University of Indianapolis Unveils New Neuroscience Concentration for Career-Ready Students

The University of Indianapolis announced today that it is adding a new Neuroscience concentration to provide students with expertise in a high-growth area in which employers are searching for talent. The concentration is an option for all undergraduate psychology majors in the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, as well as any student who has successfully completed the biology and chemistry prerequisites, including pre-med and other pre-health profession students.

A multidisciplinary program, UIndy’s new Neuroscience concentration is designed to be a job-focused and innovative degree that allows students to pursue a wide variety of careers. Often utilized as a pre-medical degree and for those interested in psychology or psychiatry, neuroscience roles in the 21st century have expanded far beyond, with roles in tech, finance, healthcare, consumer products, government and more. This project-based and portfolio-building curriculum is designed to help students produce a powerful resume before graduation, and ensure the opportunity to stand out to hiring managers in any field. 

“We are thrilled to be able to provide an additional option within the psychology major that will help students learn the skills that employers and graduate programs are asking for,” said Dr. John Kuykendall, dean of the School of Education. “This concentration directly addresses the needs of Indiana hospitals and behavioral science  institutes. We’re looking forward to the internship and career opportunities these unlock for our students.”

These new programs are available starting this fall through a partnership with the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) and Rize Education. The LCMC is a strategic partnership of private colleges and universities across the country collaborating with Rize Education to provide access to a cutting-edge curriculum that prepares students for successful careers.

“We have seen growing interest in neuroscience from our students,” said Dr. Katie Boucher, associate professor and the program director for the Department of Psychological Sciences. “This concentration introduces them to the newest advances in the field while connecting them to experts and peers across the country.”