Psychology

College of Arts & Sciences

Please note: CAS PS 101 O2 General Psychology is FULL.

  • General Psychology

    CAS PS 101

    Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories and findings governing learning, memory, perception, development, personality, and social and abnormal psychology. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)

    O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 12, 2026
    Last day to addTuesday, May 5, 2026
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeSunday, May 24, 2026
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeSunday, June 7, 2026
    Course End DateFriday, June 26, 2026
    Martha Tompson
    Online section O1: Meets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 29, 2026
    Last day to addMonday, July 6, 2026
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 6, 2026
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeWednesday, July 22, 2026
    Course End DateFriday, August 7, 2026
    Location: PSY B53     
    Chloe Jordan

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)

    O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 29, 2026
    Last day to addMonday, June 22, 2026
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeSaturday, July 11, 2026
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeSaturday, July 25, 2026
    Course End DateFriday, August 14, 2026
    Chloe Jordan
    Online section O2: Meets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates
    BU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB Courses

    Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2026, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2026 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.

    For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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