Psychology

College of Arts & Sciences

  • 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: $3100

    Summer 1 seven-week course (May 16-June 30)

    OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates
    (DIS) Tues. 7:30-9 pm
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 16, 2023
    Last day to addFriday, May 12, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 23, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeTuesday, June 13, 2023
    Course End DateFriday, June 30, 2023
    Martha Tompson
    Online Course
    Meets online every Tues 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates

    Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)

    B1 (LEC) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateWednesday, July 5, 2023
    Last day to addTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeFriday, July 28, 2023
    Course End DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
    Location: CAS B20     
    Anne Gehrenbeck-Shim

    Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 22)

    OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates
    (DIS) Tues. 7:30-9 pm
    Course Start DateWednesday, July 5, 2023
    Last day to addFriday, June 30, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeWednesday, July 12, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeFriday, August 4, 2023
    Course End DateTuesday, August 22, 2023
    Martha Tompson
    Online Course
    Meets online every Tues 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates
    For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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  • Social Psychology

    CAS PS 261

    Prereq: (CAS PS 101). Provides an understanding of how behavior, feelings, and thoughts of individuals are influenced and determined by characteristics of a situation. Topics include attraction, attitudes, prejudice, social rules, aggression, person perception, and groups. Readings cover theories, experimental research, and application. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateWednesday, July 5, 2023
    Last day to addTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeFriday, July 28, 2023
    Course End DateMonday, August 14, 2023
    Location: PSY B53     
    Andrea Mercurio

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