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Program checklist · BS

Psychology, BA, BS

Suffolk University · Boston, MA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
42.2703
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168005
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168005_327a39d4
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

44 items
  1. Foundation Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Art History
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Arts Administration
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Asian Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Black Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  6. CAS Honors Community Scholars
    Not resolved to a course
  7. CAS Self-Designed Major
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Computer Science
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Criminal Justice
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Environmental Science
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Environmental Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Forensic Science
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Global and Cultural Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Global Cultural Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Graphic Design
    Not resolved to a course
  16. History and Literature Honors
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Interior Design
    Not resolved to a course
  18. International Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Media and Film
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Paralegal Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Psychology, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Psychology Minor
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Honor Society
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Public Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Radiation Science and Therapy
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Religious Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Restorative Justice Practices
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Social Media
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Studio Art
    Not resolved to a course
  32. Women's and Gender Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  33. Youth and Community Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  34. College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  35. Sawyer Business School Undergraduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  36. Sawyer Business School Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Dual Degree Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  38. INTO Suffolk Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Catalog Links
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Catalog Home
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Site Map
    Not resolved to a course
  42. All Catalogs
    Not resolved to a course
  43. 2025-2026 Catalog / College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Programs / Psychology / Psychology, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  44. Psychology, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements

4 items
  1. Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's in Mental Health Counseling Degree
    Not resolved to a course
  3. About the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's in Mental Health Counseling Degree
    Not resolved to a course
  4. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements - 126 credits

1 item
  1. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with this major
    Not resolved to a course

Core Requirements (4 courses, 16 credits)

8 items
  1. General Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Honors General Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Behavioral Statistics
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Honors Behavioral Statistics
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Professional Development in the Science And Practice of Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Research Methods and Design
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Research Methods in Sociology
    Not resolved to a course

Area Requirements (3 courses, 12 credits)

18 items
  1. Choose one course from Social or Cultural Bases:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Social Identity and Intergroup Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Theories of Personality
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Honors Theories of Personality
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Social Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Organizational Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Sociocultural Perspectives on Behavior and Experience
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Choose one course from Neurological and Biological Bases:
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Cognitive Neuroscience
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Physiological Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Health Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Honors Health Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Choose one course from Developmental Bases:
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Child Development
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Honors Child Development
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Introduction to Lifespan Development
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Adult Development and Aging
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Adolescent Development
    Not resolved to a course

Electives (2 courses, 8 credits)

14 items
  1. Choose two of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Psychology of Trauma
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Human Sexuality
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Honors Human Sexuality
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Creativity and the Subconscious: Exploring Dynamic Artists
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Positive Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Asian Perspectives on Health and Work
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Learning and Reinforcement
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Psychology of Addictions
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Introduction to Counseling Skills
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Honors Introduction to Counseling Skills
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Adult Psychopathology
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Developmental Psychopathology
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Honors Developmental Psychopathology
    Not resolved to a course

Experiential Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

3 items
  1. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Service Learning-Community Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Psychology Internship
    Not resolved to a course

Senior Capstone Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

46 items
  1. The capstone requirement should be completed during the senior year by taking one of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Senior Seminar in Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Honors Senior Seminar in Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  4. PSYCH-H428 is by invitation only
    Not resolved to a course
  5. About the Psychology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  6. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Psychology Major Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Learning Goals
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Learning Objectives
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Increase knowledge base in psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  11. - Describe key concepts, principles and overarching themes in psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  12. - Describe how the mind and body interact to influence psychological and physical health
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Increase skill in scientific inquiry and critical thinking
    Not resolved to a course
  14. - Read and summarize complex ideas accurately, including future directions, from psychological sources and research
    Not resolved to a course
  15. - Locate relevant scholarship (e.g., databases, credible journals) to address psychological questions
    Not resolved to a course
  16. - Interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research
    Not resolved to a course
  17. - Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Increase knowledge and understanding of ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world
    Not resolved to a course
  19. - Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
    Not resolved to a course
  20. - Identify dimensions of cultural identity
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Refine communication skills
    Not resolved to a course
  22. - Employ APA writing style and demonstrate effective scientific, persuasive, descriptive, and argumentative writing
    Not resolved to a course
  23. - Exhibit effective scientific, persuasive, descriptive and argumentative presentation skills
    Not resolved to a course
  24. - Tailor length and development of ideas in formats that fit the purpose
    Not resolved to a course
  25. - Interact sensitively and respectfully with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Develop professional knowledge and skills
    Not resolved to a course
  27. - Describe career options available to psychology majors and understand steps needed to pursue a range of careers
    Not resolved to a course
  28. - Engage in ongoing reflective practice
    Not resolved to a course
  29. - Pursue and respond appropriately to feedback from educators, mentors, supervisors, and experts to improve performance
    Not resolved to a course
  30. - Actively develop alternative strategies, including conflict management, to contend with potential problems
    Not resolved to a course
  31. - Plan, implement, and manage projects
    Not resolved to a course
  32. About the Psychology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  33. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  34. Honors in the Major
    Not resolved to a course
  35. To become a candidate for honors in the major, a student must:
    Not resolved to a course
  36. Have an overall GPA of 3.3
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Have a major GPA of 3.75 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  38. R eceive an invitation to apply from the department/major
    Not resolved to a course
  39. T o complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Graduate with an overall GPA of 3.3
    Not resolved to a course
  41. G raduate with a major GPA of 3.75
    Not resolved to a course
  42. I n the J unior year successfully c omplete CAS H322 and P SYCH H328
    Not resolved to a course
  43. In the Senior year, successfully complete PSYCH H428
    Not resolved to a course
  44. About the Psychology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  45. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  46. Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's in Mental Health Counseling Degree
    Not resolved to a course
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