Cognitive Neuroscience program

Why study cognitive neuroscience at Harding?

Center for Cognitive Studies

The Center for Cognitive Studies is a research lab where students may join the research team and conduct research about human cognition.

Field placements

Students are exposed to a wide range of clinical and research experiences in a variety of field placements across central Arkansas. This is a semester-long course. Students also have the opportunity to design their own placements.

Christian perspective

One of the most important aspects of this program is that it is taught from a biblical perspective. Christian scientists teach students how they integrate their faith into their scientific practice and understanding of the world.

More information

Alpha Delta Mu is the national social work honor society with the primary objective to recognize and encourage superior scholarship in social work education and to advance excellence in social work practice.
Alpha Phi Sigma is a national criminal justice honor society recognizing academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students as well as students in the juris doctor field.
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in psychology, which seeks to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology.

What can you do with a degree in cognitive neuroscience?

County, state and federal agencies

Researchers in cognitive neuroscience play important roles in shaping research agendas and crafting public policy by working for government agencies like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

Correctional agencies

Correctional psychologists support inmates who struggle with mental health issues, drug withdrawal, anxiety, victimization, suicide ideation and other psychological conditions.

Psychotherapy or counseling

Counselors use talk therapy to help individuals, couples, families and other groups cope with emotional an mental health concerns. They may provide support and resources for managing overwhelm, grief, depression or anxiety.

Cognitive Neuroscience