Psychology B.A. requirements

Required Courses

Required for the program.

• PSYC1110 Brain, Mind, & Behavior
• PSYC1111 Self, Mind, & Society
• PSYC1120 Introduction to Behavioral Statistics and Research I

One course from the Biological/Cognitive cluster (3 credits)

Choose from these approved options.

• PSYC2272 Cognitive Psychology: Mental Processes and their Neural Substrates
• PSYC2274 Sensation and Perception
• PSYC2285 Behavioral Neuroscience
• PSYC2279 Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSYC2289 Comparative Psychology: Study of Animal Behavior

One course from the Social/Cultural cluster (3 credits)

Choose from these approved options.

• PSYC2241 Social Psychology
• PSYC2250 Cultural Psychology
• PSYC2255 Health Psychology: Foundations for a Culture of Health Equity

One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits)

Choose from these approved options.

• PSYC2234 Introduction to Psychopathology
• PSYC2242 Personality Theories
• PSYC2260 Child Developmental Psychology
• PSYC2268 Lifespan Development

Source and limitations

Requirements sourced from Boston College University Catalog — Psychology and Neuroscience.

Applies to the Class of 2028 and After cohort.

15 courses across 4 requirement groups.

Requirement eligibility varies by school, cohort, and section. Confirm every degree requirement in EagleApps or with an advisor.