Assignment: Careers In Neuroscience
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 1 in the text and review the required websites for the week including the NeuroJobs Career Center.
In your initial post, discuss a potential career path that interests you in an area of neuroscience and share your answers to the following questions with your classmates:
• Why does this career path or position interest you?
• What brain functions and neuroscience most interest you and why? Select one or more from the following list:
o Neurobiological theories that explain dysfunctions in vision, language, memory, emotion, and behavior networks
o Receptor and neurotransmitter theory in relation to behavior
o Laboratory studies of brain chemicals or structural abnormalities
o Disorders of language or visuospatial functioning
o Disorders of memory
o Disorders of development (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
o Disorders of aging (e.g., Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia)
• What academic training is required?
• Are there additional requirements (clinical practicum, research background)?
• What types of employment opportunities are available in this area?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.