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Requirements Charts: (revision as of July 5th, subject to change)
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The Requirements Charts below are based on graduating year and then by track. Requirements are listed in the left-hand column. These charts are interactive - to find more information about Foundational Courses, Advanced Courses, labs, Life Science-related courses, MBB seminars, etc., click on the underlined links within the charts. You can also click on the track names across the top of the chart for more details about each track.
Which set of requirements you follow is determined by the class under which you entered the college. If you are in a class prior to 2014, you may elect to follow the new requirements; to do this, send an email to that effect to psychology at wjh. Please click on the appropriate link below to see your requirements chart: |
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I. Classes of 2015 and beyond
The Class of 2014 can petition to switch to the new requirements (Class of 2015) by emailing psychology at wjh. The Class of 2013 must follow the requirements for their graduating year click here for the requirements.
All courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of Psy 985, 990, 992 or 993, which are graded SAT/UNSAT.
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General Track |
Mind/Brain/Behavior Track |
Life Sciences Track |
Secondary Field |
Programs ------->
Requirement (read down) |
Year taken
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Regular |
Honors-Eligible
Thesis Option
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Cognitive Science |
Social & Cognitive Neuroscience |
Secondary Field in Psychology |
Regular |
Honors-Eligible
Thesis Option |
Total half-courses |
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12 |
14 |
14 |
12 |
14 |
6 |
Introductory Course -
(formerly Tier 1)
(Advanced Placement
scores) |
first or
sophomore |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier
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Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Sophomore Tutorial |
sophomore |
Psy 971 |
Psy 971 |
Psy 971 |
Psy 975 |
Psy 975 |
-- |
Basic Methods
Research Methods
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sophomore
sophomore
or junior
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
1 course: choice of
Psy 1901 or
lab course from list
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
2 courses:
Psy 1901 and
lab course from list
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
2 courses:
Psy 1901 and
lab course from list
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
1 course: choice of
Psy 1901 or
lab course from list
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
2 courses:
Psy 1901 and
lab course from list
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Psy 1900
or Stat 100/101/102/104***
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Foundational Courses
(formerly Tier 2) |
sophomore |
2 courses |
2 courses |
2 courses:
MCB 80 and 1 other |
2 courses:
MCB 80 and 1 other |
2 courses:
MCB 80 and 1 other |
1 course |
Advanced Courses
(formerly Electives) |
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6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
3 (click here for restrictions on
advanced courses for the
secondary field
) |
Honors Thesis Tutorial |
senior |
-- |
Psy 990, full-year |
Psy 992, full-year |
-- |
Psy 993, full-year |
-- |
Track Courses |
first;
sophomore;
junior |
-- |
-- |
MBB seminar |
3 life science courses from
list. One must be LPSA,
LS 1a or LS 1b. |
3 life science courses from
list. One must be LPSA,
LS 1a or LS 1b. |
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Additional Requirements |
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***Min. grade of C-
in Basic Methods
Course |
***Min. grade of C-
in Basic Methods
Course
-College GPA = 3.5
-Thesis Application by
Spring of Junior Year
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***Min. grade of C-
in Basic Methods
Course
-College GPA = 3.5
-MBB Track Application by
Nov 1 of Junior Year
-Thesis Application by
Spring of Junior year
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***Min. grade of C-
in Basic Methods
Course
-e-mail psychology at wjh
to declare you are following
this track
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***Min. grade of C-
in Basic Methods
Course
-e-mail psychology at wjh
to declare you are following
this track
-College GPA = 3.5
-Thesis application by
Spring of Junior year
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***Min. grade of C- in Basic
Methods Course
-notify department using
Secondary Field Webtool
-File forms online, print and
have signed by UG office
-Turn signed form in to
Registrar by 7th Monday of
final term
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Psychology does not permit Joint Concentrations.
Click Here for more Psychology Concentration Information in the Harvard College Handbook
II.
Classes of 2010 to 2014
All courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of Psy 985, 990, 992 or 993, which are graded SAT/UNSAT;
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General Track |
Mind/Brain/Behavior Track |
Life Sciences Track |
Secondary Field |
Programs ------->
Requirement (read down) |
Year taken
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Regular |
Honors-Eligible
Thesis Option |
Cognitive Science |
Social & Cognitive Neuroscience |
Secondary Field in Psychology |
Regular |
Honors-Eligible
Thesis Option |
Total half-courses |
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12 |
14 |
14 |
12 |
14 |
6 |
Introductory Course -
(formerly Tier 1)
(Advanced Placement
scores) |
first or
sophomore |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier
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Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Science of Living Systems 20
PSY 1 or SCI B-62 will meet
the Introductory requirement if
taken in Spring 2009 or earlier |
Sophomore Tutorial |
sophomore |
Psy 971 |
Psy 971 |
Psy 971 |
Psy 975 |
Psy 975 |
-- |
Methods:
-- Basic
-- Lab
-- Advanced
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sophomore
sophomore
or junior
sophomore
or junior
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
--none required
Psy 1901a, b, c, or d
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
lab course from list
Psy 1901a, b, c, or d
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
lab course from list
Psy 1901a, b, c, or d
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
lab course from list
Psy 1901a, b, c, or d
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Psy 1900
or Stat 101***
lab course from list
Psy 1901a, b, c, or d |
Psy 1900
or Stat 100/101/102/104***
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Foundational Courses
(formerly Tier 2) |
sophomore |
2 courses |
2 courses |
2 courses:
MCB 80 and 1 other |
2 courses:
MCB 80 and 1 other |
2 courses:
MCB 80 and 1 other |
1 course |
Advanced Courses
(formerly Electives) |
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6 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
3 (click here for restrictions on
advanced courses for the
secondary field
) |
Honors Thesis Tutorial |
senior |
-- |
Psy 990, full-year |
Psy 992, full-year |
-- |
Psy 993, full-year |
-- |
Track Courses |
first;
sophomore;
junior |
-- |
-- |
MBB seminar |
3 life science courses from
list. One must be LPSA,
LS 1a or LS 1b. |
3 life science courses from
list. One must be LPSA,
LS 1a or LS 1b. |
-- |
Additional Requirements |
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***Min. grade of C
in Basic Methods
Course |
***Min. grade of C
in Basic Methods
Course
-College GPA = 3.5
-Thesis Application by
Spring of Junior Year
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***Min. grade of C
in Basic Methods
Course
-College GPA = 3.5
-MBB Track Application by
Nov 1 of Junior Year
-Thesis Application by
Spring of Junior year
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***Min. grade of C
in Basic Methods
Course
-e-mail psychology at wjh
to declare you are following
this track
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***Min. grade of C
in Basic Methods
Course
-e-mail psychology at wjh
to declare you are following
this track
-College GPA = 3.5
-Thesis application by
Spring of Junior year
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***Min. grade of C in Basic
Methods Course
-notify department using
Secondary Field Webtool
-File forms online, print and
have signed by UG office
-Turn signed form in to
Registrar by 7th Monday of
final term
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Joint Concentrations: Applications will no longer be accepted for Joint Concentrations for the Class of 2010 and beyond.
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