What kinds of students are taking Neuroscience Studies?
Program Inclusion
Neuroscience Studies isn’t just a minor for Psychology students! 2017 data demonstrates that 34% of Longwood students who chose to minor in Neuroscience Studies came from a diverse group of other majors, including Biology and Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDS).
GPA by Program
In addition to offering a unique alternative to the traditional minor, Longwood’s Neuroscience Studies students boast a higher overall GPA than other Programs, making it an attractive option for students in honors programs or who wish to pursue graduate education.
Sex Demographics
The presence of women in STEM disciplines is growing, despite stereotypes. Since its humble beginnings as the State Female Normal School, Longwood has encourage the presence of women in higher education, and it continues to represent that commitment, boasting a student population that is two-thirds female! If you’re a young woman interested in the brain, why not participate in this legacy of women in neuroscience and declare a minor in Neuroscience Studies?