Neuroscience
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that involves psychology, biology and chemistry, but can also include other areas such as computer science, communications or philosophy. Part of this field involves scientific research about the nervous system, while another involves applying knowledge of the nervous system to diagnosing and treating human disorders.
Advising and Career Coaching
Dana Gohmann M.Ed.
Lead Academic Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
Crestview Hall 137
Phone: (812) 941-2391
dgohmann@ius.edu
Misti Jones
Assistant Director
Career Coach/Employer Liaison for Arts & Letters and Social Sciences
Univ. Center South 106
Phone: (812) 941-2275
mjones24@ius.edu
Job Titles
- Advertising/Marketing
- Audiologist
- Chiropractor
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Dentist
- EEG Technologist
- Forensic Science Technician
- Genetic Counselor
- Health Educator
- Lawyer
- Medical Technician
- Medical and Healthcare Manager
- Medicine (MD or DO)
- Neural Engineer
- Neuroimaging Technician
- Neuropsychologist
Career Planning Strategies
What Can I Do With This Major?
Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Job Titles
- Budget Analyst
- Career Counselor
- Career Planning Professional
- Clergy
- Correctional Officer
- Dietitian
- Gerontologist
- Hospital Administrator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Medical Secretary
- Program Director
- Recreational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Reporter
- Social Worker
- Sociologist
- Technical Writer
- Teller
Learn from Professionals
Social Media and Networking
Consider following and/or joining these local and national organizations to meet professionals.
- Society for Neuroscience
- The Dana Foundation
- Association of Neuropsychology Students in Training
- American Psychological Association for Clinical Neuropsychology
Student Organizations
Find and join IU Southeast student organizations through Grenadier Central.
Get Experience
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer positions are a great way to get exposed to your field(s) of interest and to invest time in your local community.
- CURE International
- Hildegard House
- Volunteers of America Mid-States
- Family Community Clinic
- CHOICE Inc.
- Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association
- Norton Audubon Hospital
Internships
IU Southeast students have completed the following internships to get related experience for their majors. For information on currently available internship opportunities, visit the Internships job board.
- Dermatology Center – Clinical Assistant
- Louisville Orthopedic Clinic – Physical Therapy Technician
- University of Louisville Physicians Group – Medical Records Clerk Department of Psychiatry
- Meaningful Day Services – Behavior Technician Intern
- Southern Hills Counseling Center – Clinical intern
- Greater Clark County Schools – Speech/Language Therapy Intern
