Minor in Psychology

Prerequisite

CAS PS 101 or equivalent.

Principal Courses

Students must complete five psychology courses with a grade of C or higher. Three of these must be selected from courses at the 300 level or higher, including one experimental course (CAS PS 322 to 328). The choice of principal courses must include at least one course from each of the broad content groups (A and B) listed above. It is possible to transfer, from outside of CAS, a maximum of two courses toward the five principal courses required for completion of the psychology minor. Courses taken outside of Boston University, as well as at Metropolitan College, are considered transfer courses. Please note that psychology courses taken through Boston University’s Summer Term designated with the same numbers and titles as those offered in CAS are not considered transfer courses. Prior departmental approval of all transfer courses in psychology is required (see Dr. Joanne Hebden Palfai, director of undergraduate studies, in CAS Room 149B).

Required Related Course

CAS MA 115, MA 213, or PS 211 with a grade of C or higher. Note: only one of CAS MA 113, MA 115, and MA 213 may be taken for credit. CAS MA 113 does not fulfill the psychology statistics requirement for the psychology minor.

Research Participation

Students may be asked, as part of course requirements, to participate in research studies. Such participation is intended to help students learn about the procedures and concerns of psychological research.