Boston College · USA

Bachelor's in Psychology

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Psychology is a Bachelor program taught at Boston College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Boston College’s B.A. in Psychology is a flexible program that covers aspects of many applied areas in psychology. Students study applied statistics, introduction to psychology, research methods for the social sciences, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and psychology in context, plus any six ADPS electives. The program also includes work that applies psychological theories to case studies while considering the ethical dimensions of the field.

Students can enroll full- or part-time. Courses are offered weekends, nights, online, and in a hybrid format. Major requirements include 12 courses total: applied statistics, core psychology and methods courses, and electives. The admissions process includes an application essay and, for all international students and non-native English speakers, an interview.

Modules

Applied Statistics (ADMT1805)
Introduction to Psychology (ADPS1100)
Research Methods for the Social Sciences (ADPS1153)
Developmental Psychology (ADPS1261)
Cognitive Psychology (ADPS2272)
Psychology in Context (ADPS4001)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Psychology at Boston College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Boston College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Boston College as pre-requiste for admission in Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants submit academic transcripts, an essay, and letters of recommendation. International students also provide transcript evaluation documentation and complete an interview as part of the application process.

Academic transcripts: Official high school transcript with degree conferral date or official GED; and official college transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges or universities. If conferred an associate’s degree, an Attestation Form may be submitted in lieu of an official high school transcript.
Essay: Upload one essay (typewritten, double-spaced, 500–750 words). Essay topics include reasons for applying to the B.A. program and academic goals and how they apply to planned career and/or life goals.
Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required, sent directly through the online application portal or sent directly to Woods College. If a second letter is difficult to secure, an interview with the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions can serve in lieu of the second letter.
International students: Provide a detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluation for BA applicants showing equivalency to a U.S. high school’s degree from an accredited institution, using one of the listed agencies.