Undergraduate Arts & Sciences
Psychology B.A.
Mind, brain and behavior — with research placements in our cognition and child development labs from your second year.
- Credential
- B.A.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 120
- Format
- On campus
- Tuition
- $58,400 /yr
- Next start
- Aug 30, 2027
- Apply by
- Jan 15, 2027
Program overview
What this program is about
Psychology at Campora is a science degree with a human center. You will learn how people think, feel, learn and change, and you will test those ideas yourself in four faculty-run labs on the fourth floor of Founders Hall.
Small seminars replace large lectures after your first year, and every major completes a supervised research project or a field placement at a Boston clinic, school or community agency before graduating.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.
- 92%employed or in grad school within six months
- $52,000median starting salary
- 19students in an average class
What you will learn
- Design and run ethical experiments with human participants
- Analyze data in R and report results in APA style
- Explain behavior across biological, cognitive and social levels
- Apply evidence-based practice in counseling and education settings
- Write and present research for scientific and public audiences
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
120 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 4 |
| WRT 101 | First-Year Writing Seminar | 4 |
| PSY 111 | Research Methods I | 4 |
| CAP 101 | Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar) | 4 |
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 121 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PHL 110 | Ethics and Society | 4 |
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 211 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| HIS 120 | American Histories | 4 |
| PSY 221 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| COM 210 | Public Speaking | 4 |
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 4 |
| PSY 311 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 321 | Research Methods II: Lab | 4 |
| PSY 401 | Cultural Psychology | 4 |
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 411 | Clinical and Counseling Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 421 | Senior Research Seminar | 4 |
| PSY 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| PSY 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Fall 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Concentrations
Shape the degree around your interests
- 01
Clinical & Counseling
Assessment, therapy approaches and a practicum in a mental-health setting.
- 02
Developmental Science
Childhood and adolescence, with placements in Boston Public Schools.
- 03
Cognitive Neuroscience
Attention, memory and decision-making, with EEG lab experience.
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Mental health counselor master’s required for licensure $61,000
- Human resources specialist $74,000
- User experience researcher growing fast $118,000
- Behavioral therapist (ABA) $52,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- Boston Children’s Hospital
- McLean Hospital
- Wayfair
- Boston Public Schools
- Fidelity Investments
- Harvard University (research staff)
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Campora online application or the Common App
- Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
- One counselor or teacher recommendation
- Personal essay, 250–650 words
- SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)
Deadlines
- Early Action
- Nov 1, 2026
- Priority scholarship
- Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision
- Jan 15, 2027
- Transfer students
- Mar 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition2026–27, full time | $58,400 |
|---|---|
| Student activity & technology fee | $1,180 |
| Campus housingdouble room | $13,900 |
| Meal planunlimited | $6,800 |
| Books & suppliesestimate | $1,200 |
| Estimated total per year | $81,480 |
Scholarships for this program
- $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
- $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
- up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA
Faculty
Who teaches you
My research placement in the child development lab decided my career. I start a clinical Ph.D. at Boston University this fall.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Can I become a licensed therapist with this degree?
Licensure requires a master’s or doctorate. Our B.A. prepares you for those programs; 41% of graduates continue to graduate school.
How long does the program take?
4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.
When can I start?
The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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