Psychology Courses
and the
Science Requirement

The Science Requirement

• Both the College and GS allow two terms of the science requirement to be taken within the Dept. of Psychology. As you can see below, not all psychology courses qualify.

If you're interested in Psychology in 2008-09

Current course offerings: All courses listed above are being offered in 2008-9. See the curriculum table for more information on term and time, and for a link to the course description and syllabus. (The right-most "Sci" column in the table shows whether or not a given course will count toward the science requirement.)

Columbia Summer Session courses: Any "S" course offered by the Psychology Dept. in the Summer Session is applicable toward the same degree requirement(s) as a "W" course of that same number offered during the academic year. (For instance, S1001 meets the same requirements as W1001.)

Courses taken elsewhere: The Department of Psychology and the Committee on Science Instruction feel that, except in extraordinary circumstances, courses taken elsewhere (including Barnard) should not count toward the science requirement as it is simply too difficult to evaluate other schools' curricula. If you are a transfer student, or if you feel your case involves extraordinary circumstances, please read "How to Get Permission for Exceptions" for G.S. Students or for C.C. Students.

Transfer students: Psychology courses taken elsewhere need to be evaluated by the department to determine if they can be applied toward the science requirement. We encourage you to do this as soon after transferring as possible. Procedures are somewhat different for C.C. and G.S. students. Please read the section "How to Get Permission for Exceptions" for G.S. Students or for C.C. Students.