CAS Elective Choices

AFRICAN AMERICAN & BLACK DIASPORA STUDIES—Introductory Course: CAS AA 112 (Black Power in the Classroom: The History Black Studies)

Please refer to the African American & Black Diaspora Studies pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The African American & Black Diaspora Studies major focuses on Black people within a global context, with particular but not exclusive focus on Black people in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the circum-Atlantic world. It provides a broad interdisciplinary and comparative perspective to deepen understandings of Black life, culture, and history; the historical development and societal impact of racial thought; the place of Black people in modern society and political economy; genealogies of Black thought, political action, and expressive culture; and the imbrication of Black people within grids of racialization, gender, sexuality, social class, and nation, both historically and today.

African American & Black Diaspora Studies majors are trained in the theoretical tools necessary for graduate studies. Majors are also well prepared for nonacademic fields, such as law, journalism, and activism/social work, and for community-facing roles and policy design across a variety of fields from the arts to public health. Regardless of their specific career paths, all majors gain the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in public life in a modern world structured by race and cross-cultural interactions.

ANTHROPOLOGY—Introductory Course: CAS AN 101 (Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology).

Please refer to the pathways below for information about the Anthropology specializations. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Anthropology — Specialization in Anthropology, Health and Medicine
Anthropology — Specialization in Biological Anthropology
Anthropology — Specialization in Sociocultural Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology offers a wide range of courses covering major regions of the world and a variety of exciting topics related to the study of human life from prehistory to the present. Students in the department have a number of majors and minors to choose from to fit their interests, as well as the opportunity to study abroad, attend a field school, or participate in undergraduate research.

ARCHAEOLOGY—Introductory Course: CAS AR 190 (Introduction to Archaeology).

Please refer to the archaeology pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Boston University is one of a very few institutions in the United States to offer an undergraduate major in archaeology. The curriculum is designed to introduce students to past cultures around the world and is therefore a highly appropriate liberal arts concentration. At the same time, the program provides the academic, excavation, and laboratory skills that will ensure a solid background for gradu­ate study. Typical career opportunities in archaeology on the professional level include university teaching, museum curatorship and administration, conservation of ancient materials, and (in the United States) cultural resource management.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES—Introductory Course: CAS EE 107 (Introduction to Climate & Earth System Science).

Please refer to the archaeological & environmental Sciences pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The new major in Archaeological & Environmental Sciences engages students in the study of scientific approaches that illuminate human interaction with environments in the past. By integrating perspectives and methods from both the natural and social sciences, students gain a well-rounded understanding of the deep history of human modifications of the environment and a deep-time perspective on sustainability. The degree allows students to accumulate considerable scientific expertise in an area, or multiple areas, of their choice, building upon a broad background in basic chemistry, biology, and data analysis methods.

ASTRONOMY—Introductory Courses: CAS AS 203 (Principles of Astronomy II). CAS MA 123 is a Corequisite for CAS AS 203.  Please email Matthew Bae at mbae@bu.edu to be added to the class.

Please refer to the astronomy pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Astronomy encompasses the most interesting physical phenomena in the universe, from the atmospheres of planets, to the discovery and characterization of planets orbiting other stars, the nature of galaxies and the stars in them, the supermassive black holes that reside at the centers of all large galaxies, and how the universe got to be the way it is. The Bachelor of Arts in astronomy prepares students for entry into the competitive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workplace, with technical skills and problem-solving experience providing advantage in the modern, high-tech world.

BIOLOGY—Introductory Course: Prospective biology majors and pre-medical students are advised to take CAS CH 101 (General Chemistry I).  Students coming in with General Chemistry I credit can take CAS CH 102 (General Chemistry II).

The standard track for chemistry, CAS CH 101, CAS CH 102, and CAS CH 203, is recommended by the biology department. An alternative track is available for students who are not interested in medical school or other health-related professions. The alternative track consists of CAS CH 171 (or CAS CH 101 and CAS CH 102) and either CAS CH 172 or CAS CH 174.

In addition to the appropriate chemistry course, biology majors may wish to include a math class in their spring schedules. Please refer to the biology pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Biology is the study of life and as such impacts the day-to-day existence of every person. From medi­cine to ecology, from genetic engineering to sociobiology, from the population explosion to conserva­tion, biology is the most immediate of the natural sciences. The BA with a major in biology provides a thorough grounding in all basic sciences and, so, can serve as a point of departure for careers in many related fields. Students are prepared for employment in numerous areas of government and industry as well as for profes­sional training in research, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and biotechnology. With fur­ther training (in some cases at the undergraduate level), students can also qualify for careers in areas including public health, biotechnology, health administration, allied health professions, communica­tion (TV, radio, journalism), education, government, environmental law, and oceanography.

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY—Introductory Course: CAS CH 101 (General Chemistry I). Students coming in with General Chemistry I credit can take CAS CH 102 (General Chemistry II).

In addition to the appropriate chemistry course, BMB majors may wish to include a math class in their spring schedules. Please refer to the BMB pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The Biochemistry & Molecular Biology major provides students with a strong foundation in biology and chemistry followed by the opportunity to focus on aspects of these disciplines through electives and undergraduate research. Laboratory work is stressed throughout, since biochemistry and molecular biology are experimental sciences that require a broad range of practical skills. The BMB curriculum provides exceptional preparation for pursuing advanced degrees in the biomedical sciences as well as entering the biotechnology workforce.

Note: CAS CH 201, a 2-credit quantitative lab course, is required for graduation if taking CAS CH 101 and CAS CH 102 for the BMB major.

CHEMISTRY—Introductory Course: CAS CH 101 (General Chemistry I). Students coming in with General Chemistry I credit can take CAS CH 102 (General Chemistry II).

In addition to the appropriate chemistry course, chemistry majors may wish to include CAS MA 123 (Calculus I) in their spring schedules. Please refer to the chemistry pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Chemistry is often called the “central science” because of its focus on the structure and properties of all matter, especially at the atomic and molecular level. Chemistry stands at the intersection of biology, biotechnology, physics, geology, astronomy, environmental science, and materials science. Its study can lead to a wide range of professional opportunities in research, teaching, industry, gov­ernmental agencies, and the health sciences (medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine).

Note: CAS CH 201, a 2-credit quantitative lab course, is required for graduation if taking CAS CH 101 and CAS CH 102 for the chemistry major.

CHEMICAL BIOLOGY—Please refer to the CAS Bulletin for more information about the major.

The BA in Chemistry–Chemical Biology Specialization is designed to meet the educational needs of students who wish to pursue a BA in Chemistry but who have a particular interest in pursuing a deep understanding of biological phenomena at the atomic and molecular level, and in the application of chemical approaches to interrogate and manipulate biological systems.

CINEMA & MEDIA STUDIES—Students pursuing a degree in Cinema & Media Studies (CIMS) should refer to the CIMS pathway for more information about this major.

The undergraduate program in Cinema & Media Studies offers students a comprehensive education in the history, culture, aesthetics, and theory of moving-image media. Our course offerings are global in range and interdisciplinary in orientation. The CIMS program draws on affiliated faculty from departments across the college, from English and world languages and literatures to sociology and art history. We offer courses on a variety of film movements and genres, individual filmmakers, and a range of media, as well as courses devoted to national cinemas in Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

CLASSICAL STUDIES—The Department of Classical Studies offers majors in Classical Civilization, Ancient Greek, Latin, and Ancient Greek and Latin, as well as joint concentrations in Classics & Religion and Classics & Philosophy. For more information, please see the CAS bulletin.

Students pursuing a degree in classical civilization should refer to the classical civilization pathway for information about this major.

CAS Second Language Requirement for Classics Majors and Minors

Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, and Latin may be used to fulfill the CAS second language requirement. Students who choose to complete the second language requirement using a classical language or Modern Greek may not count 100-level courses in that language toward a major or minor in Classical Civilization, Modern Greek, or Classics and Religion. But, if a student chooses to take Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, or Latin and does not apply it for the CAS second-language requirement, then 100-level language courses do count toward those majors or minors.

COMPUTER SCIENCE—Introductory Course: CAS CS 111 (Introduction to Computer Science 1). Students coming in with CAS CS 111 credit can take CAS CS 112 (Introduction to Computer Science 2).

Computer science majors are expected to be comfortable with standard high school mathematics as a well as calculus at a level equivalent to completion of CAS MA 123. Students who have prior calculus experience should consult with Dr. Dora Erdos to determine whether they are proficient. Please refer to the computer science pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

To request enrollment in CS courses numbered 210 and higher, students must fill out this form.

The computer science major consists of a common foundation of courses complemented by electives in several tracks, including networks, data mining, artificial intelligence, operating systems, graphics, bioinformatics, and security. Career opportunities in computer science remain excellent, sustained by the ongoing revolution in computer technology and applications. In addition to careers in the software and hardware indus­tries, students graduate to rewarding careers in a variety of business sectors, including financial, medical, education, gaming, media, and entertainment.

EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES—Introductory Course: CAS EE 107 (Introduction to Climate & Earth System Science).

Earth & environmental sciences majors may wish to include CAS MA 123 (Calculus I) in their spring schedules. Students coming in with Calculus I credit can take CAS MA 124. Please refer to the earth & environmental sciences pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The major in earth & environmental sciences engages students in the study of the Earth and its habitable environments with a focus on the key natural and physical processes that shape our planet, from the geologic past to the present, and into the future. Students gain a broad foundational understanding of concepts and research techniques in the physical, life, and interdisciplinary natural sciences that inform society about the physical world and environment in which we live. Each student, in consultation with his or her advisor, chooses a focus for in-depth coursework in one of three areas: ecosystems, earth & climate, and earth observations. All levels of the curriculum emphasize analysis of data for critical evaluation of scientific arguments related to the study of Earth and environmental systems.

ECONOMICS—Introductory Courses: CAS EC 101 (Introductory Microeconomic Analysis) or CAS EC 102 (Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis).

Please refer to the economics pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

As an applied social science, economics provides the basis for analyzing many of the successes and failures of our society. Understanding economics is a basis for informed citizenship. An economy is made up of businesses producing goods and services for sale; individuals working and receiving income and spending that income on goods and services; and government taxing businesses and individuals and providing services generally not available in the private sector. The way this complex system is organized and coordinated through a series of interrelated markets is the subject of economics. The study of economics is an excellent preparation for those who plan careers in business and finance, law, government, and nonprofit organizations.

ENGLISH—English majors may take a CAS language course or another course towards BU graduation requirements. Please refer to the English pathway for details. AP credit in English Literature will not count towards the English major.

Majors may apply either CGS HU 103 or CGS HU 104 towards the major. A grade of ‘C’ or higher is required in all courses towards the major.

The major in English offers students’ access to a thousand years of literature, from Beowulf to contemporary books in English from all over the world. Under the guidance of internationally known scholars and writers, students are exposed to a wide range of approaches. Many courses have an interdisciplinary dimension, making connections between literature and such fields as philosophy, religion, the arts, politics, science, material culture, and history.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS & POLICY—Introductory Courses: CAS EE 107 (Introduction to Climate & Earth System Science) or CAS EE 100 (Environmental Change and Sustainability).

Environmental analysis & policy majors may wish to include CAS MA 123 or CGS MA 121/CAS MA 121 in their spring schedules. Please refer to the environmental analysis & policy pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Environmental analysis & policy majors are trained broadly in the social sciences with a clearly defined specialization in the environmental field. Students learn about the social and institutional framework in which environmental and natural resource planning, management, and policy making take place. Students take classes in the natural and physical sciences to ensure they understand the biophysical basis of environmental issues. Students gain a strong set of analytical tools that are needed by a growing number of government agencies, consulting firms, and nonprofit sectors that all deal with a wide range of environmental analysis or energy and environmental policy making.

HISTORY—Introductory Course: one 200 or 300-level History course. Majors may also take a CAS language course or another course towards BU graduation requirements.

History majors will receive course credit for CAS HI 101, CAS HI 102, CAS HI 176, and CAS HI 2xx through completion of CGS SS 103, CGS SS 104, CGS SS 201, and CGS SS 202 (Minimum grade of C). Please refer to the history pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

History embraces the sum of the human experience and facilitates imaginative encounters with the past. The study of the past not only prepares students for understanding the present, but also arms them with important research and professional skills: the ability to write, to evaluate evidence, and to present arguments. The BA in history prepares students for careers in teaching, law, business, publishing, and media.

HISTORY OF ART & ARCHITECTURE—The Department of History of Art & Architecture offers majors in History of Art & Architecture and Architectural Studies. Please refer to the pathways below for information about these majors.

• History of Art & Architecture
• Architectural Studies

The major in history of art & architecture introduces students to monuments and works of art worldwide. Upon graduation, majors work in muse­ums, galleries, architectural firms, municipal and state cultural programs, educational institutions, and the publishing industry. Many students go on to do graduate work. The major in architectural studies emphasizes skills and knowledge that are fundamental to thinking and writing about building and spaces, as well as to careers and graduate study in architec­ture, landscape architecture, and urban planning.

HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE & HUMAN RIGHTS STUDIES—Please refer to the CAS Bulletin for more information about the major.

The new major in Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies offers students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the causes and consequences of past acts of genocide and human rights violations and to consider human rights law as a means of violence prevention. Students will learn to probe and evaluate moral, spiritual, and ethical issues that are central to learning about, and from, genocides and human rights violations.

Completion of the major in Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies helps students to prepare for graduate studies in history, political science, law, literature, and religion, in addition to careers in social and governmental service.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS—Introductory Courses: CAS IR 271 (Introduction to International Relations) or CAS EC 101 (Introductory Microeconomic Analysis) or CAS EC 102 (Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis).

Please refer to the international relations pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

International relations is a major offered by the Pardee School of Global Studies to students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. To study international relations is to learn how the world works. Undergraduates studying international relations choose from a wide range of courses in history, economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, and religion, among other disciplines. In a globalizing world, the study of international relations provides a portal for entry into a variety of career fields or for further graduate or professional training.

LINGUISTICS—Introductory Course: CAS LX 250 (Introduction to Linguistics).

Please refer to the linguistics pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The major in linguistics enables students to explore, at many levels and from a variety of perspectives, how language works. Students of linguistics examine the structure, use, acquisition, and development of the languages of the world. An undergraduate degree in linguistics offers excellent training for a wide variety of careers, including translation, interpreting, teaching, publishing, national security, international affairs, forensics, or medicine, and for graduate study in linguistics or related fields (such as anthropology, law, philosophy, psychology, cognitive or neuroscience, computer science, or speech and hearing sciences). See the Linguistics Department website for details.

MARINE SCIENCE—Introductory Course: Prospective marine science majors are advised to take CAS CH 101 (General Chemistry I).

In addition to the appropriate chemistry course, marine science majors may wish to include a math class in their spring schedules. Please refer to the marine science pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The interdisciplinary program in marine science combines perspectives from biology, geology, chemistry, and physical oceanography. The marine science major and minor offer a special oppor­tunity for research training in the junior or senior year, with courses in the marine laboratory on the main campus and at several off-campus locations, including the New England Aquarium, Stillage Bank, and Woods Hole in Massachusetts, and Belize. The BA in marine science prepares graduates for marine-related positions in commercial, educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations and for admission to graduate school in a range of fields, from marine biology, to chemical and physical oceanography, environmental science and policy.

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS—Introductory Courses: CAS MA 123 (Calculus I) or CAS MA 124 (Calculus II).

• If you have no external credit for calculus, you should take CAS MA 123 (Calculus I).
• If you have external credit that fulfills CAS MA 123, you should take the next course in the sequence, CAS MA 124 (Calculus II).
• If you have already fulfilled both CAS MA 123 and CAS MA 124, then you will likely take the next course in the sequence, CAS MA 225 (Multivariate Calculus).

Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Please refer to the pathways below for information about these majors:

Mathematics, Specialty in Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, Specialty in Pure Mathematics
Mathematics, Specialty in Statistics

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers programs in pure mathematics, applied math­ematics, and statistics. Mathematics has an important role in the development of our technological society. Statistics and operations research are important quanti­tative tools of the social sciences, business, and government. These areas have demands for personnel and, correspondingly, favorable career opportunities. This is particularly so in the fields of health care and insurance. Mathematics is also an excellent premedical, prelaw, or profuseness major because of its development of quantitative skills and general training in deductive thinking.

NEUROSCIENCE—Introductory Course: Prospective neuroscience majors and pre-medical students are advised to take CAS CH 101 (General Chemistry I). Students coming in with General Chemistry I credit can take CAS CH 102 (General Chemistry II). Majors may also elect to enroll in CAS NE 101.

Please refer to the neuroscience pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Neuroscience in the College of Arts & Sciences is a collaborative program spanning the faculties of biology, mathematics & statistics, and psychology. Growing academic interest and popular fascination with the brain signal a dynamic time for the field of neuroscience and inform two broad goals: preparation for standard science-oriented careers in both academia and private industry; and nurturing of skills and competencies that apply to a range of postgraduate trajectories, including education, law, public policy, communication, sales and marketing, engineering, public health, and clinical and behavioral therapy.

PHILOSOPHY—Introductory Course: CAS PH 160 (Reasoning and Argumentation). Majors may also take a CAS language course or another course towards BU graduation requirements.

Majors will receive credit for CGS HU 201 and CGS HU 202 (minimum grade of C) as equivalent to one principal course at the 100-level (CAS PH 150 or CAS PH 155, but not both). Please refer to the philosophy pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Philosophy is not just another subject among many but, traditionally, the very core of a liberal arts education. Its task is to inquire into the sense of all that we study and do, training students to think clearly about questions basic to all subjects: what is true, what is valid, what is worthwhile, what is beautiful? Philosophical inquiry, informed by the history of deepest human reflection, seeks to deal with the most pressing questions of our time. Philosophy has proved an excellent major for liberal studies directed toward admission to law school and other professional schools, or toward careers in business, the health professions, journalism, and teaching. It is also one of the most personally rewarding fields of study.

PHYSICS—The department offers two curricular track options: the Interdisciplinary Option, which gives students the flexibility to combine physics with another focus area in an interdisciplinary program, and the Graduate Option, which is intended to prepare students for the study of physics or a closely related subject in graduate school.

Please refer to the physics pathways below for more information about the tracks:

Physics — Interdisciplinary Option
Physics — Graduate Option

Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The Boston University Department of Physics is in the Metcalf Science Center. Research facilities are represented here for all branches of physics: biophysics, high-energy, nuclear, condensed matter, and polymer physics. Early in their academic careers, students are strongly encouraged to join a research group. Students majoring in physics have two cur­ricular options: Option I, which gives students the flexibility to combine physics with another focus area in an interdisciplinary program, and Option II, which is intended to prepare students for the study of physics or a closely related subject in graduate school. Students with an undergraduate background in physics have pursued careers in research, education, law, medicine, economics, publishing, oceanography, computer science, environmental protection, and business, as well as engineering and industrial research.

POLITICAL SCIENCE—Introductory Courses: CAS PO 141 (Introduction to Public Policy), CAS PO 171 (Introduction to International Relations), or CAS PO 191 (Introduction to Political Theory).

Please refer to the political science pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

The undergraduate program in political science at Boston University encompasses the subfields of American politics, public policy, political theory, international relations, and comparative politics. Students typically concentrate in one or two subfields, but they are also free to explore course offer­ings in other areas of the discipline. Upon graduation, majors in political science qualify for careers in both the public and private sec­tors; local, state, and federal government; business; education; journalism; international organiza­tions; and practical politics. They also pursue postgraduate study in law and public administration as well as graduate study in political science and international affairs.

PSYCHOLOGY—Introductory Course: CAS PS 101 (General Psychology). Students coming in with General Psychology credit can take CAS PS 241 Developmental Psychology, or CAS PS 251 Psychology of Personality: Theories and Application, or CAS PS 261 Social Psychology.

Please refer to the psychology pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Psychology involves the systematic study of the behavior of organisms. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University emphasizes the role of scientific inquiry in the advancement of psychological knowledge in a wide variety of areas including cognition, learning, perception, physiological pro­cess, personality, language, abnormal behavior, and social process. A major in psychology prepares a student for graduate study in psychology or, combined with appropriate related courses, for entrance into the study of medicine, law, and other professions. While many psychology majors go on to graduate programs, others successfully pursue careers in a variety of fields. Those most directly related to the study of psychology include working in centers for learning disabled individuals, drug-alcohol and other crisis centers, research laboratories, organi­zational settings, and many areas of government.

RELIGION—Majors may take a CAS language course or another course towards BU graduation requirements.

Students who complete CGS HU 103 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher may substitute it for one of the required 100-level RN courses.

Please refer to the Religion pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Religion majors gain a basic knowledge of the major world religions, their histories and texts, and an advanced knowledge of at least one religious tradition, as well as a critical understanding of major theoretical approaches to the study of religion. The resulting “religious literacy,” understanding of religious motivations, and broad capability in critical thinking that graduating majors in Religion take into the world prepare them for careers in international work, social services, media, law, government, and education and set them apart as noteworthy applicants for business and related fields and for admission to medical and other professional schools.

ROMANCE STUDIES—Strongly recommended for majors: completion of foreign language requirement and 300-level language study. Please take a placement exam as soon as possible.

The Department of Romance Studies offers a rich environment for the study of French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. For more information, please see the CAS Bulletin. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Placement Exam Information

If you are continuing study in French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish, please see instructions for the online placement tests here.

SOCIOLOGY—Introductory Courses: CAS MA 113/CGS MA 113 (Elementary Statistics) or CAS MA 115 (Statistics I).  Majors will receive credit for CGS SS 103 and CGS SS 104 (minimum grade of C) as equivalent to the required introductory course: CAS SO 100.

Please refer to the sociology pathway for details. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Sociology’s subject matter ranges from the family to the state, from crime to religion, from the divi­sions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. Few fields have such broad scope and interest. In addition to serving as an important component of a liberal arts education for all, the depart­ment offers a major and minor whose requirements give students considerable range of choice in designing a program to suit their needs. Sociology is a useful major or minor for students planning to enter such professions as law, busi­ness, education, criminal justice, and even medicine—not to mention social work, politics, and pub­lic administration. It also offers a range of research techniques that can be applied in many specific areas.

WORLD LANGUAGES & LITERATURES—Strongly recommended for majors: completion of foreign language requirement and 300-level language study. Please take a placement exam as soon as possible.

The WLL Department offers instruction in modern Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Hindu-Urdu, Japanese, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Russian, and Turkish—and in Comparative Literature, the study of literature across linguistic boundaries. For more information, please see the CAS Bulletin. Students should also discuss their course selection with their academic advisor.

Placement Exam Information

If you are continuing study in Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, or Russian, please see instructions for the on-line placement tests here.

For all other languages, please consult with the CAS Foreign Language Advisor at 617-353-2400 or casadv@bu.edu for information about placement tests.