Now enrolling Summer, Fall & Spring cohorts
Become the clinical neuroscientist that healthcare needs
A graduate degree in clinical neuroscience from the Carrick Institute — 30 credit hours, delivered fully online, taught by clinicians and researchers who practice what they teach.
A welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the Carrick Institute Family
As Dean of our Graduate School, I am delighted to welcome you to the Carrick Institute. We are a forward-looking educational institution committed to providing a current, evidence-based curriculum of study that is meaningful to our global community.
Our scholars' experience centers on an excellent learning environment that utilizes the latest technology and pedagogical expertise to facilitate mastery of difficult subject material. Our Master of Science in Clinical Neuroscience Degree Program provides our scholars with the skills to succeed as academics, clinicians, teachers and researchers.
On behalf of our distinguished faculty, scholars and alumni, I am pleased to welcome you.
Frederick R. CarrickDC, PhD, MS-HPEd · Dean of the Graduate School
Why Carrick Institute
Challenging, high-quality clinical neuroscience education for dedicated professionals
Highly trained faculty
Our faculty of academic and research clinical neurologists ensure the highest quality of instruction and guidance throughout the program.
Meet the facultyA degree built for clinicians
The MS in Clinical Neuroscience is designed to train clinical neuroscientists to conduct research into the study and function of the human nervous system.
About the programAdvanced curriculum
Our curriculum combines biology, psychology, and natural sciences with a clinical perspective of neuroscience in health care.
View the curriculumThe curriculum
Ten courses. Thirty credit hours. One rigorous path.
The Master of Science in Clinical Neuroscience is a 30-credit-hour degree program delivered through online, asynchronous instruction.
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Stage 1 · 9 credits
Foundations of the Nervous System
NSM511The Central Nervous System NSM512The Development and Communication in the Nervous System NSM513Spinal Cord and Brain Stem Functionality and Cerebral Vascular Systems -
Stage 2 · 9 credits
Brainstem & Sensory Systems
NSM521Brainstem Development, Function and Pathology NSM522Cranial Nerves and Higher Brain Function NSM523The Somatosensory and Viscerosensory Systems -
Stage 3 · 9 credits
Higher Function & Movement
NSM631Higher Functions of Sensation, Vision, Hearing and Balance NSM632Motor Systems NSM633Function of the Brain, Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum in Human Movement and Cognition -
Final stage · 3 credits
Capstone
NSM700Capstone ProjectAn in-depth research report on the current literature in clinical neuroscience.
Program outcomes
What graduates are prepared to do
- Serve as clinical neuroscientists and conduct research into the study and function of the human nervous system.
- Use knowledge of the human brain and nervous system to support individuals with neurological conditions through evidence-based procedures of diagnosis and treatment.
- Serve as healthcare professional educators and faculty members at universities in both the clinical and basic sciences.
Ready to begin?
Take the next step toward leadership in clinical neuroscience
Prospective students may apply at any time during the year and, upon acceptance, will be issued a start date.