Psychology BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology is intended for students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, or scientific research.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology is intended for students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, or scientific research. Other BS students pursue careers in neuroscience, lab technicians, and programming, or seek positions in hospitals or research centers. While working toward their BS degree, students can acquire hands-on experience in either research or translational settings through our internship program. BS students can choose from an exceptionally wide range of courses, studying the impact of biology, family, culture, and society on individual development, and covering topics such as neuropsychology, psychotherapy, neuroanatomy, queer psychology, and fashion.

Application Deadline

Sept. 15th

Spring ‘25 Semester

120

credits

Year Program

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Degree Requirements

To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, students must complete at least 120 credits which includes an estimated 30 credits in General Education, 12 credits of College Option courses.

Majors typically take a total of 62 credits within the Psychology program. 14 credits are distributed across required courses, 3 credits in Speech, and the remaining 21 credits are distributed across Gateway Requirements (Major Concentrations) and Advanced Courses. Undergraduates must take at least one course in three of the four Major Concentration Areas. All advanced courses use the required 200-level gateway courses as prerequisites. PSY 32100 is either a prerequisite or co-requisite for all 300-level courses and does NOT count toward the advanced courses required. Students must also complete 12 credits in Lab Science courses, and 8 credits in calculus courses.

The remaining credits to fulfill the 120 credits required for CCNY BS in Psychology are free electives.

Featured Courses

Here are some representative courses that a Psychology BS Major might take when fulfilling the total 62 credits within the program including required courses and program electives.

To view the full list of available and approved courses please visit DegreeWorks or meet with an advisor

PSY10200

Psychology in the Modern World (3 credits)  Pre-requisite

PSY21500

Applied Statistics  (4 credits) Required Course

PSY32100

Experimental Psychology  (4 credits) Required Course

Student Resources

Any questions?

We’re here to help! Whether you’re a student, researcher, or community member, feel free to reach out to us for more information.

Reach out to the Chair of the Psychology Department.

Department of Psychology
North Academic Center, Room 7/120
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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Robert Melara, Professor & Chair

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Hawai Kwok, Director, Academic Programs

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Abigail Estes, Administrative Coordinator

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