Psychology Pathway

The pathway for psychology majors allows students to complete all requirements for the core and the major in years 1-3. Following successful admission, students begin their first year at Suffolk University Law School in year four.

Consult the Academic Catalog for specific course options and the Law School website for admission information.

Pathway for Psychology Majors: BS/JD Option

Year 1

Fall
First-Year Writing I
First-Year Seminar
Math Core Requirement
Human Behavior and Societies Core Requirement (PSYCH-114)*

Spring
First-Year Writing II
Quantitative Analysis Core Requirement (PSYCH-215)**
Ethical & Philosophical Inquiry Core Requirement
Psychology Bases Group Option

Year 2

Fall
Studies in Literature Core Requirement
STE Core Requirement
PSYCH-216
Creativity & Innovation Core Requirement

Spring
VPATH Core Requirement
STE + Lab Core Requirement
Social, Cultural, & Global Perspectives Core Requirement***
Psychology Professional Development (PSYCH-240)

Year 3

Fall
Social and Intellectual History Core Requirement
Psychology Bases Group Option
Psychology Bases Group Option
Psychology Experiential Requirement

Spring
Psychology Senior or Honors Seminar
Psychology Elective
Psychology Elective
Elective

* Although numerous courses satisfy the Human Behavior and Societies Core Requirement, Psychology majors fulfill the requirement by completing General Psychology (PSYCH-114).

** Although numerous courses satisfy the Quantitative Analysis Core Requirement, Psychology majors fulfill the requirement by completing Behavioral Statistics (PSYCH-215).

*** Based on availability, selected courses may be double counted to satisfy the Social, Cultural, & Global Perspectives Core Requirement and to fulfill other Core or Major requirements, allowing for additional free electives.