Neuroscience Mission, Goals, & Objectives

Program Goals

The goal of the Neuroscience Program is to develop students’ theoretical knowledge of the biological bases of human behavior in order to effectively problem-solve in the real world. Our curriculum prepares students to be well versed in the principles and techniques of neuroscience, to have the intellectual training to investigate novel concepts, to have the ability to learn independently and to interpret and articulate their findings clearly. Graduates from this program are prepared for applied entry positions in the workforce as well as graduate and professional studies in a broad range of areas such as neuroscience, psychology, biology, health professions, and education.

Curricular Objectives

The Neuroscience Program integrates a classroom-based background in the principles of psychology and biology while providing opportunities to become involved in the field of neuroscience in an applied manner. Students achieve this through coursework involving the application of the scientific method in the laboratory. Further, many neuroscience majors gain more practical knowledge through participation in independent and collaborative research projects under the guidance and supervision of individual faculty members. Also, neuroscience majors have access to an internship program, which allows students to receive college credit for work experience relevant to their particular interests within the field of neuroscience. Finally, in both their coursework and independent endeavors, students learn to integrate information, synthesize ideas into a coherent whole, and communicate research findings. The Neuroscience Program at Lebanon Valley College produces students with a strong background in neuroscience, while also maintaining a flexible atmosphere that allows students to pursue their individualized interests.

Goals and Objectives

Program Goal 1: Students will acquire information relevant to the field of Neuroscience. 

• Students will demonstrate effective reading comprehension skills.  
• Students will demonstrate effective information literacy skills. 

Program Goal 2: Students will be critical thinkers.  

• Students will distinguish theory from evidence. 
• Students will analyze and interpret scientific evidence appropriately. 

Program Goal 3: Students will synthesize parts into a cohesive whole.   

• Students will synthesize information from different sources to develop conclusions. 
• Students will use scientific principles to solve problems in Neuroscience. 

Program Goal 4:  Students will communicate effectively.  

• Students will communicate effectively in written form.  
• Students will communicate effectively in oral form. 

For more information on learning goals and outcomes, contact institutionalresearch@lvc.edu.