Psychology of Personality: Theories and Application

CAS PS 251

  • Critical Thinking
  • Historical Consciousness
  • Social Inquiry I

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPS101) - The historical development of personality theories and their application to social, research, and clinical concerns are emphasized. Classic theories of personality (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, and social roles) are explored and evaluated through lectures, readings, and case materials. A consideration of trait-based approaches and personality disorder with regards to DSM 5 criteria is also included. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A1 Shim CGS 129 MWF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm Prereq: PS101

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A2 Shim PSY B53 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A3 Shim PSY B53 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A4 Shim PSY B55 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A5 Shim PSY B55 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A6 Shim PSY B53 F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A7 Shim PSY B53 F 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Shim MWF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Prereq: PS101

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A2 F 8:00 am-8:50 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A6 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A7 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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