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Biochemistry Major (BS)—Neuroscience Concentration

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Neuroscience (Biochemistry)
Undergraduate
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BIOCH.NEURO.MAJ
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  • An interconnected discipline: Neuroscience at Calvin is interdisciplinary on purpose. Focus on chemistry, but also increase your expertise in biology and psychology.
  • A deeper purpose: As Christians who think deeply, we carefully consider how to integrate neuroscience with what we know is true as Christians. Everything you will uncover reveals something important about what it means to be a living image of God.
  • A gateway to your career: Calvin neuroscience majors go on prestigious graduate schools and find success in fields like biotechnology, laboratory research, and pharmaceuticals. Professors who know both you and their field well will make sure you get the research experience, career guidance, and letters of recommendation you need for med or grad school.
Introduction

Pursue a discipline that connects to an incredible number of careers and applications. Learn the mechanics of the human nervous system. Explore the chemistry behind how people think, feel, and act.

You’ll use chemistry, biology, and psychology to answer pressing questions about human behavior. Along the way, you’ll gain a greater understanding of God’s creation by studying what makes us human. Your knowledge of human behavior will give you a powerful voice in fields as diverse as economics, law, healthcare, and education.

Psychology Major (BS)—Neuroscience Concentration

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Psychology (Neuroscience Concentration)
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PSYC.MAJ.NEURO
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  • Christian foundation: Neuroscience is not only the study of mind and brain; it's about the whole person. Calvin’s approach to faith and the sciences will empower you to ask hard questions and discover new answers.
  • High-tech facilities: Our equipment is on par with that of much bigger institutions--and you have access to it. Use our state-of-the-art EEG machine and other resources for your research.
  • Personal focus: Our professors are committed Christians with expertise and connections in their field. And they’re highly available to students, whether you’re interested in research, graduate school, or beyond.
  • Incredible opportunities: Grand Rapids’ famous “Medical Mile” offers lots of opportunities for hands-on experience, including Pine Rest, the fifth largest mental health facility in the country. Calvin interns are in demand, and your professors will help curate an internship experience that fits your career goals.
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What does your class list look like like if you complete the Neuroscience Concentration in Psychology? You might study what makes people tick in your "Theories of Personality" class. Grapple with high-tech ethics in an "Artificial Intelligence" class. Do gene research in the lab for your "Genetics and Development" class.

Calvin is one of the few Christian colleges or universities to offer a neuroscience program. You can investigate the brain from several angles by choosing one of the Neuroscience concentrations offered through Psychology, Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. Within the Psychology-Neuroscience program you’ll focus on the psychology of cognition, behavior, and brain function by selecting from courses in psychology, philosophy, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science.

Far from being narrow, studying neuroscience here is a broadening and enriching experience. You’ll ask questions not only about the mind and brain but about what makes us human from a Christian perspective.

Psychology Major (BA, BS), Minor

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Psychology (BA)
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PSYC.MAJ
PSYC.MAJ.BS
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  • Pair it with anything: A psychology major is one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. It's easy to double major--Calvin students routinely pair their psychology major with a degree in Spanish, marketing, linguistics, exercise science, and more.
  • Real-world experience: Psychology internships are intense and highly relevant to your goals. Calvin's closeness to Grand Rapids' "Medical Mile" means you can find internships at world-famous facilities like Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, and more.
  • Pathway to med school: A psychology major fits smoothly into a pre-medicine track. Calvin students excel at the MCAT and thrive in medical schools all over the world.
  • “Big school” tech: Calvin's research equipment and facilities are equal to what you'll find at big research schools. And unlike at those big schools, you'll get full access to them as an undergraduate.
Introduction

You may not know exactly what career you'll pursue after college, but one thing is certain: it will involve working with people. With a psychology major, you'll gain the skills and insight to help and work with people in any environment.

At Calvin, you'll start by asking big questions about human thinking and behavior. What makes us human? How does studying the brain provide insight into God’s creativity and purpose for us?

To find answers, you’ll learn from top-notch Christian faculty who have deep experience in many different fields. You could do an internship in Grand Rapids' famous medical community, which includes the nation's fifth-largest mental health facility. You could work with autistic children, help rehabilitate prisoners, or serve at a non-profit.

It all adds up to practical experience and knowledge that will prime you for success no matter where you go.

Business Analytics Major (BS)

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Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics
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ANLYT.MAJ
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  • Study abroad: Explore the ways that business operates around the globe by studying abroad for an interim or a full semester. Calvin business students have studied in places like Hungary, India, China, and Germany.
  • Gain real-world experience: Sure, you’ll have opportunities to intern with global leaders. But, long before you step through the doors of a multimillion dollar company, you will work on projects for them in class.
  • Learn from industry leaders: Your professors are leaders in their fields. They’ve worked for global companies and are ethical decision-makers. They’ll help you develop your skills and your network.
  • A city of opportunity: As a business analytics major, you’ll have consulting experience or an internship. From startups to large corporations, the Grand Rapids area is full of businesses of all sizes—which means plenty of opportunities to get an internship that builds on your goals.
Introduction

New technologies are challenging organizations and their people to adapt their processes and make better use of more data than has ever been available before. To meet this challenge, Business analysts take a systemic view of an organization to guide its strategy and best serve its stakeholders.

With a major in Business Analytics from Calvin University, you will drive the digital transformation for organizations serving a wide range of markets.

You’ll combine business acumen, people and project management, and organizational change skills with a knowledge of information ecosystems, predictive analytics, and computer science.

You'll graduate ready to ask the right questions, and how to employ the right tools to bring value out of analytics and digital data—all with an ethical perspective that puts technology in the service of humanity.