Requirements
Psychology concentrators have a lot of flexibility in selecting both their concentration track and their concentration courses. Please view the Requirements Chart for a visual display of all track requirements, and check out the Courses tab to learn more about the courses that can fulfill each line!
Programs in Psychology
The Psychology concentration offers a variety of program options that reflect the diversity of interests our students have in psychology and related areas. The three tracks we offer are:
- The General Track
- The Life Sciences: Cognitive Neuroscience & Evolutionary Psychology Track
- The Mind/Brain/Behavior: Cognitive Science Track
We also offer the option to study psychology as a Secondary Field.
| Requirement | General Track | Cognitive Neuroscience & Evolutionary Psychology (CNEP) Track | Cognitive Science (MBB) Track | Secondary Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY 1 | PSY 1 | PSY 1 | PSY 1 | |
PSY 1900 (minimum grade C-) | PSY 1900 (minimum grade C-) | PSY 1900 (minimum grade C-) | PSY 1900 or STAT 100/102/104 (minimum grade C-) | |
2 courses | 2 courses (1 must be NEUR0 80 or PSY 14) | 2 courses (1 must be NEURO 80) | 1 course | |
PSY 971 | PSY 975 | PSY 971 | - | |
PSY 1901 | PSY 1901 | PSY 1901 & 1 lab course | - | |
6 Departmental courses (2 may be Non-Departmental by petition) | 3 Departmental courses (1 may be Non-Departmental by petition) | 4 courses (1 must be Departmental; 3 should be MBB Advanced Courses from list, 1 of these may be Non-Departmental by petition) | 3 courses | |
Track-Specific Courses | - | 3 Life Science courses from list (1 must be LPS A, LS 1A, LS 1B, or LS 50A) | - | |
Additional Requirements for the Thesis Track | PSY 991A & 991B (full year thesis seminar); 1 lab course replaces 1 advanced course | PSY 991A & 991B (full year thesis seminar); 1 lab course replaces 1 advanced course | PSY 991A & 991B (full year thesis seminar); thesis is required for track | - |
You can also check out...
- Info about Studying Out of Residence as a Psychology concentrator
- Honors in Psychology
- The Harvard College Course Catalog
Additional Resources
Need more help deciding what courses to choose? To help you craft a program that reflects your own intellectual and career interests, please make use of the following resources...