Psychology, BS (Boston)

The BS Psychology program at the College of Professional Studies is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to serve individuals, groups, organizations, and communities in the 21st century.

The degree provides students with a strong foundational knowledge within the discipline of psychology, including relevant theory and research that promotes social consciousness and intellectual and interpersonal growth. With an emphasis on scientific thinking, ethical behavior, and respect for diversity, students are offered an opportunity to cultivate insight about human behaviors and mental processes and demonstrate concern for the well-being of their surrounding and global communities. Students can opt to major or minor in the degree and choose from specific tracks preparing for careers in applied behavioral analysis and work across a wide range of settings and populations, including educational and clinical settings.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Universitywide Requirement

Minimum 120 total semester hours required

Minimum 2.000 GPA required

Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.

Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.

CPS Undergraduate Core Requirements

All College of Professional Studies undergraduate students are required to complete the CPS Undergraduate Core Requirements.

Foundation Courses

49 semester hours required

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
English
ENG 1105 and ENG 1106	College Writing 1 and Lab for ENG 1105	4
ENG 1107 and ENG 1108	College Writing 2 and Lab for ENG 1107	4
ENG 3107 and ENG 3108	Writing for the Professions: Business and the Social Sciences and Lab for ENG 3107	4
Mathematics
MTH 1100	College Algebra	3
MTH 2310	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences	3
Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
PSY 1050	Introduction to Behavioral Health Science Professions	3
PSY 1100	Foundations of Psychology	3
PHL 2130	Ethical Issues in Healthcare	3
PSY 2110	Principles of Human Learning	3
PSY 2230	Stress, Resilience, and Behavior Change	3
PSY 3220	Cognition and Language	3
Social Sciences
CMN 1100	Organizational Communication	3
SOC 1100	Introduction to Sociology	3
Biology
BIO 1100 and BIO 1101	Principles of Biology 1 and Lab for BIO 1100	4
Information Technology
ITC 2016	End-User Data Analysis Tools	3

Major Required Courses

24 semester hours required

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Human Behavior
HSV 2200	Introduction to Clinical Practice	3
or PSY 2500	Applied Behavior Analysis 1
HSV 2240	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
PSY 3200	Social Psychology	3
PSY 3210	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 4230	Physiological Psychology	3
Cognition and Development
PSY 3230	Development across the Life Span	3
Research
PSY 3450	Research in Psychology	3
Practicum
PSY 4600	Advanced Practicum 1	3

Professional Tracks

15 semester hours required 

Choose one of the tracks below:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Applied Behavioral Analysis Track
PSY 2500	Applied Behavior Analysis 1	3
PSY 3330	Autism Spectrum Disorders	3
PSY 3500	Applied Behavior Analysis 2	3
PSY 3700	Behavior Measurement	3
PSY 4400	Behavior Assessment and Evaluation	3
Clinical Track
HSV 2200	Introduction to Clinical Practice	3
HSV 3200	Techniques in Individual and Group Counseling	3
PSY 2240	Human Sexuality and Love	3
PSY 3150	The Opioid Crisis	3
PSY 4310	Personality	3
MAT (Education) Track
EDU 6104	Child and Adolescent Development, Learning, and Teaching	4
EDU 6107	Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity	4
EDU 6051	Introduction to Social Justice in Educational Settings	4
EDU 6101	Critical Issues in Education: Past and Present	2
EDU 6102	Reflection, Community Engagement, and Agency in Education	2
EDU 6086	Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction	4

Open Electives

Complete a minimum of 32 semester hours to reach 120 semester hours. 

Term 1	Hours
ENG 1105 and ENG 1106	4
MTH 1100	3
PSY 1100	3
SOC 1100	3
PSY 2230	3
	16
Term 2	Hours
ENG 1107 and ENG 1108	4
PSY 1050	3
CMN 1100	3
MTH 2310	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
	16
Term 3	Hours
PSY 2110	3
HSV 2200 or PSY 2500	3
BIO 1100 and BIO 1101	4
PHL 2130	3
ITC 2016	3
	16
Term 4	Hours
HSV 2240	3
PSY 3200	3
PSY 3210	3
ENG 3107 and ENG 3108	4
Professional track elective	3
	16
Term 5	Hours
PSY 3220	3
PSY 3230	3
Professional track elective	3
Professional track elective	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
	15
Term 6	Hours
PSY 3450	3
PSY 4230	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Professional track elective	3
Professional track elective	3
	15
Term 7	Hours
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
PSY 4600	3
	12
Term 8	Hours
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	3
Open elective or Gen Ed requirement	2
	14
Total Hours: 120