Boston College
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The accounting department educates students to manage, thrive and lead in the accounting industry today. Whether a student is preparing for the 150-hour requirement for the certified public accountant (CPA) examination, is a Liberal Arts undergraduate enrolled in Accounting 101, or is an MBA student... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
African and African Diaspora Studies | |
The African and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) considers the history, culture, and politics of Africans on the subcontinent and African-descended peoples in the U.S., the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Covering a vast historical period and geographical expanse,... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
American Studies | |
The American Studies Program brings together scholars pursuing the interdisciplinary study of American culture. Participating faculty come from several departments, including English, History, Art History, Psychology, and Communications. |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Art History | |
The Art History major offers the student an opportunity to develop a knowledge and understanding of visual culture throughout history. The study of art offers many opportunities for integrating a thorough understanding of visual culture from other areas of inquiry, and art history faculty and students... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Asian Studies | |
The Asian Studies Program at Boston College provides an interdisciplinary introduction to this vast region, drawing upon faculty from several departments, including English, History, Political Science, Theology, Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Slavic and Eastern Languages.
Asian Studies is open to all undergraduates.... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Biology (B.A) | |
The Biology Department offer the undergraduate degree programs in Biology. The degree options familiarize students with the broad range of issues and topics that characterize contemporary biology, while also allowing students the opportunity to select an individualized course of study that focuses on... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Biology (B.S) | |
The Biology Department offer the undergraduate degree program in Biology. The degree options familiarize students with the broad range of issues and topics that characterize contemporary biology, while also allowing students the opportunity to select an individualized course of study that focuses on... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Biology
Bioinformatics | |
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field of study combining aspects of Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Undergraduates enrolled in degree programs in any one of these three disciplines can obtain the designation of a Concentration in Bioinformatics by completing the following courses (or... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Classics | |
The major in Classics requires ten courses, under two headings:
Eight courses in Latin and/or Greek, in any combination, above the elementary level.
Two courses in the area of ancient civilization and culture (readings in English). Recommended in particular are Classical Mythology and the sequence... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication | |
The Department of Communication is concerned with the "study, criticism, research, teaching and application of the artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication." Through a series of required classes, the department provides all majors with a basic understanding of communication research... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Advertising | |
The Department of Communication offers three electives focused on Advertising: CO235 Advertising, CO310 Advertising Campaign Planning, and CO401 Visual Design.
CO235 Advertising
This course is designed as an overview of the advertising industry which covers topics from marketing strategies to... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Broadcasting | |
The Department of Communication offers a comprehensive selection of electives
focused on Broadcasting:
CO213 Fundamendals of Audio I
This course is designed to introduce the student to the multifaceted world of
sound, in theory and practice. Topics covered include the history of recording... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Journalism | |
COURSES
Departmental courses in Journalism are designed to help students develop an
understanding and appreciation of the ethical standards, legal boundaries and
everyday practice in the field of journalism, as well as to give students the
knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as professionals... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Public Relations | |
Public relations coursework and internships place an emphasis on understanding
the business environment and on handling the technical, counseling, and planning
aspects of public relations work. Technical aspects include basic writing, speaking
and critical thinking skills; counseling aspects include... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Rhetoric | |
WHAT IS RHETORIC? Aristotle wrote [The function of rhetoric is] "to see the available means of persuasion in each case." In other words, rhetorical studies attempts to locate the options available for influencing individual persons or groups of people in a variety of different situations. In Aristotle's... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Visual Communication | |
The Department of Communication offers three courses in Visual Communication:
CO377 Visual Communication Theory, CO379 Advanced Visual Theory and Aesthetics,
and CO460 Seminar in Fiction Film & Video, as well as related courses which
provide the opportunity for a practical application of Visual... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Computer Science (B.A) | |
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science is based on current recommendations offered by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for liberal arts institutions. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computer science. At the same time,... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Computer Science (B.S) | |
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science major in Computer Science is based on requirements specified by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB). The program is designed to provide an extensive background in computer science and is well-suited for students considering graduate study or students... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Corporate Reporting And Analysis | |
To enhance the career opportunities of Carroll School students and better meet the needs of employers, the Accounting Department established the ’Corporate Reporting and Analysis“ concentration. In focus groups held with alumni and recruiters we continually heard of the value of professionals who have... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The Economics program provides a critical examination of how the economic system works in the United States and throughout the world. The introductory courses are surveys of economic problems, policies, and theory; and the required courses in micro theory and macro theory give a deeper analytical foundation.... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
The major in Elementary Education prepares students for teaching children without disabilities and children with mild disabilities in regular classrooms, grades one-six.
The major requirements for the elementary program include foundation and professional courses.
Foundation courses focus on building... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Environmental Geosciences | |
An undergraduate in the Department of Geology and Geophysics will develop a major program in the Department's major: Environmental Geosciences. Within the constraints discussed below, programs can be individually designed to meet the interests and objectives of each student. Students may wish to major... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies | |
Expanding human impact on the earth's environment has created problems of staggering proportion. The anthropogenic effects of rapid population growth, industrialization, deforestation and over-exploitation of natural resources have dramatically altered both local and global ecosystems. These changes... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Film Studies | |
The Film Studies major applies the liberal arts tradition to the present-day culture of images and technologies. Courses in film history, theory and criticism enable students to become active, selective, and ethical participants in a world progressively more dominated by the media of visual communication.
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Finance | |
First Year
Calculus Statistics
Writing Literature
Computers for Management Ethics
A total of 10 plus the 1-credit Ethics
Second Year
Economics I & II Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Math for Management
A total of 10 for the year; Running Total: 20
Third Year
All other management core... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
General Management | |
Choose two areas and meet the criteria specified by the departments. Usually, this involves one required course and a choice of an elective.
Note: Students who have elected another concentration within the Carroll School of Management as well as the General Management concentration must select areas... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Geology | |
An undergraduate in the Department of Geology and Geophysics will develop a major program in the Department's major: Geology. Within the constraints discussed below, programs can be individually designed to meet the interests and objectives of each student. Students may wish to major or to have a concentration... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Geology (M.S.T.) | |
The Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) program is administered through the Lynch School of Education in cooperation with the Department of Geology and Geophysics. It requires admission to both the Lynch School of Education and the Department of Geology and Geophysics. This program, which is designed... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Geology and Geophysics | |
An undergraduate in the Department of Geology and Geophysics will develop a major program in the Department's major: a combination of Geology and Geophysics. Within the constraints discussed below, programs can be individually designed to meet the interests and objectives of each student. Students may... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Geophysics | |
An undergraduate in the Department of Geology and Geophysics will develop a major program in the Department's major: Geophysics. Within the constraints discussed below, programs can be individually designed to meet the interests and objectives of each student. Students may wish to major or to have a... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
German Studies | |
German author The major in German Studies is designed to prepare students not only for further study, but also for a professional life which is enhanced through a knowledge of German language, history and culture.
Major Requirements (10 Courses):
- Composition and Conversation (2)
- History of German... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
German Studies
Business | |
German Government The Business Track concentration allows students to combine a dual interest in business and German in a program of study which prepares them for an international career. Business German [GM 175] can be taken as part of a German major or minor or as an individual course. The prerequisite... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Hispanic Studies | |
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures offers major in Hispanic Studies of which affords a wide exposure to literature and culture in the target language.
Requirements: Ten 3-credit courses that must include the following:
• RL 395 Contextos
• Four 600-level advanced courses in literature... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
History | |
You are making a wise choice. History is a major that prepares you for any of a broad spectrum of possible careers. Our majors have graduated and found employment in areas as diverse as education, law, museum studies, editing and publishing, archival research, journalism, historic preservation, public... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Human Development | |
The major in Human Development consists of course offerings in
* developmental psychology
* personality theories
* educational psychology
* related fields
It provides a basic foundation for careers in social service and community settings or for further graduate study in many fields... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Human Resource Management | |
The Human Resource Management concentration at Boston College gives students the opportunity to learn about various employee management functions. The development of programs to reduce turnover, forecast human resource needs, and create coherent career tracks is critical to the success of companies competing... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Information Systems (BBA) | |
Information systems are the lifeblood of the modern enterprise, making up the single largest portion of capital spending among U.S. corporations. They have the power to create and restructure industries, empower individuals and firms, and dramatically reduce costs. As a result, organizations desperately... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Information Systems And Accounting | |
Information Systems (IS) has clearly had and will continue to have a profound effect on business entities. Employers continually emphasize the value of professionals who both ’understand business“ and IS. Information Systems people tend to have strong technical knowledge, while accountants have knowledge... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary
American Heritages | |
American Heritages Recommended for students who are interested in the American heritage from literary and historical perspectives. Two tracks are available for students pursuing this major, a cultural track with emphasis in the literary perspective, and a social science track for students interested... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary
General Science | |
General Science Designed for students seeking a broad and general background in science to help them teach in an early childhood, elementary, or special education setting. Nine courses are required from four science departments: biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary
Human Development | |
Human Development Provides students with a background in the fields of counseling, developmental, and educational psychology. This major is particularly appropriate for students seeking a deeper understanding of the relationships between psychology and education and between schools and other social services,... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary
Mathematics/Computer Science | |
Mathematics/Computer Science Recommended for students who have had four years of high school mathematics and wish to specialize in the area of mathematics and computer science, but who are not interested in the traditional Mathematics major because of their intended career objective as elementary, early... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary
Perspectives on Spanish America | |
Perspectives on Spanish America Recommended for students who may have had at least two years of high school Spanish and wish to develop Spanish language skills, coupled with a background in the historical, sociological, and literary traditions of Hispanic cultures. |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
International Studies | |
The International Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum to students interested in the international aspects of Arts and Sciences disciplines. Both a major and minor are available to qualified students. Course offerings under the Program are drawn from nearly all academic departments... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Islamic Civilization and Societies | |
The newly approved major in ’Islamic Civilization and Societies“ (ICS) is an interdisciplinary program that will introduce students to a diversity of cultures, languages, and political systems in several critically important areas of the world. It represents a collaborative endeavor by five departments... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Italian | |
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures offer major in Italian which affords a wide exposure to literature and culture in the target language.
Requirements: Ten 3-credit courses
• Six advanced courses in Italian literature, culture, and civilization (RL 500 or above or the equivalent)
•... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Jewish | |
Enrich your understanding of Jewish civilization, history, and religion from biblical to modern times from an interdisciplinary perspective, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to examine your own religious traditions and cultural heritage. |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Linguistics | |
The focus of the linguistics program does not lie alone in the acquisition of language skills, but rather in learning to analyze linguistic phenomena with a view toward making significant generalizations about the nature of language.
Students majoring in Linguistics build their programs around a specific... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Management and Leadership | |
The Management and Leadership concentration will help develop and enhance your ability to lead and manage people and organizations. These skills are highly desired by virtually all potential employers, making the Management and Leadership concentration beneficial to all CSOM undergraduates.
In addition... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
Marketing is a dynamic discipline that thrives on change. Customer wants and needs change, technology changes, methods of distribution change, and our society and culture changes. To be successful in marketing, one must anticipate change. One must be sensitive to new opportunities in the marketplace.... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Music | |
Whether for students intending a career in music or those pursuing their own love of the art, the Department of Music offers courses in theory and composition, in the history and current trends of both Western and non-Western music, and lessons in performance. All students, regardless of musical background,... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing includes liberal arts, physical and social sciences and nursing courses.
The curriculum is designed to develop a student's diagnostic, therapeutic and ethical reasoning in nursing practice. The graduate is prepared as a generalist able to care for... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Operations and Strategic Management | |
The Operations & Strategic Management Department consists of dedicated teachers and scholars in three distinct but mutually supportive disciplines:
* Operations Management
* Strategic Management
* Decision Analysis
This unique combination of disciplines covers the management of operations... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
The requirement for the Major in Philosophy is 30 credits or 10 three-credit courses in Philosophy. Since the six-credit core is considered part of the major, students need 8 courses beyond the core to fulfill the requirements for the Major. Perspectives and PULSE courses, not used for core credit,... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
The Department of Physics offers a rich and comprehensive program of study leading to the B.S. degree in Physics. This program is designed to prepare students not only for advanced graduate studies in physics, but also for employment upon graduation in physics and other disciplines related to science... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
The Political Science major at Boston College consists of ten courses: two introductory courses, four subfield courses, and four electives. The normal introductory sequence is a two-semester course entitled Fundamentals of Politics (I and II). Following this sequence, students are required to take eight... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
A good major should give you:
1. analytic skills,
2. communication skills,
3. a broad substantive knowledge of the field,
4. some degree of concentration in an area of interest within the field, and
5. familiarity with how the field produces new knowledge.
The Psychology Major is designed... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Neuroscience | |
The Neuroscience Concentration within the Psychology Major allows students to engage in coursework and research that will provide them with a strong understanding of the biological bases of behavior and mental function.
Courses are selected from the Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry Departments that... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Russian
Russian Culture and Civilization | |
Track 2: Russian Culture and Civilization (ten (10) one-semester courses)
one (1) course in Russian Civilization (usually SL 285 Russian Civilization and Culture)
two (2) courses in Russian language beyond the intermediate level
three (3) courses in Russian literature, including two survey courses... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Russian
Russian Language and Literature | |
Track 1: Russian Language and Literature (ten (10) one-semester courses)
three (3) courses in Russian grammar, composition and stylistics beyond the
intermediate level
three (3) courses in Russian literature, including two survey courses for classical
and modern Russian literature (usually SL222... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Slavic Studies | |
The interdisciplinary major in Slavic Studies provides broadly based training in scholarship about Russia and the nations of Eastern Europe.
The normal program for this major requires a miniumum of ten (10) one-semester courses:
two (2) courses in a Slavic language at or above the intermediate level
... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Doctoral Program prepares scholars committed to pursue knowledge that will advance the field of social welfare and social work practice. Students master a substantive area and gain methodological expertise to excel as researchers and teachers in leading... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Sociology (B.A) | |
The undergraduate program in Sociology is designed to satisfy the intellectual and career interests of students who are concerned about what is happening in their society and in their daily personal interactions. It prepares students for occupations or for graduate study in sociology, social work, urban... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Studio Art | |
The Studio Art major is designed both for the student artist and the student interested in art. Courses are offered in painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, film making, and digital technology. These courses are conceived as an integral part of the University curriculum, and the studio major provides... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Theater | |
The Theatre Department offers one degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Theater. Students who wish to major in theater must successfully complete a minimum of twelve three-credit courses, six of which are required and six of which are elected by the student. In addition, a theater major is required to complete... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Theater
Dance | |
The Dance for Theater Concentration promotes dance and physical performance as art forms. Faculty members support individual skill-based development, focusing on strong technical ability, theatrical awareness, tools to deal with anxiety and stage fright, and the means to build future goals. Personal... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Theology | |
The Undergraduate Program in Theology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for reasoned reflection on their own values, faith, and tradition, as well as on the religious forces that shape our society and world. A broad liberal arts discipline, Theology encourages and... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology | |
The doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in ’Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology“ is housed in the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology.
All members of the staff situate their teaching, research and service within the mission of the Lynch School, which is to improve human... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Biology | |
Ph.D. Course Requirements & Example Program Schedule
The minimum curriculum for Ph.D. students consists of five Graduate Core Courses (BI611 Advanced Genetics, BI612 Graduate Biochemistry, BI614 Graduate Molecular Biology, BI615 Advanced Cell Biology, and BI616 Graduate Bioinformatics ) and five additional... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Counseling Psychology | |
The Counseling Psychology doctoral program at Boston College seeks to prepare the next generation of psychological leaders in mental health, education, organizational, and community contexts. The program emphasizes the scientist-practitioner training model with a commitment to social justice, multicultural... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Economics | |
The graduate program in economics is designed for full-time students who are seeking a Ph.D. The program trains economists for careers in teaching, research, and the private sector by providing strong backgrounds in economic theory, quantitative research methods, and applied fields. Requirements include... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation | |
The Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (ERME) program at the Lynch School combines the study of research design, statistical methods, and testing and assessment with a research focus on major contemporary education policy issues. The program is designed to prepare students for research... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Finance | |
The Finance Program begins with systematic and rigorous training in quantitative methods and economic and financial theory. A research paper due at the end of a student's first summer in the Program begins to develop the student's ability to do original research. This development culminates in the dissertation.... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Higher Education Administration | |
At the doctoral level, Boston College offers the doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Higher Education Administration. The doctoral program is designed to prepare experienced practitioners for senior administrative and policy-making posts, and caree rs in teaching/research in the field of higher... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
History | |
The Ph.D. degree in history is offered with concentrations in Medieval history, Early Modern European history, Modern European history, American history and Latin American history. The department also offers coursework in African history, Middle Eastern history and Asian history.
During the first semester... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Philosophy | |
Requirements for the Ph.D. are as follows: one year of full-time residence; course work (cf. below under Course Work); proficiency in logic; proficiency in two foreign languages; preliminary comprehensive examination; doctoral comprehensive examination; dissertation; and oral defense of the dissertation.... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Physics | |
A student enters the doctoral program upon faculty recommendation after passing the Ph.D. comprehensive examination. Upon entering the doctoral program, each student shall select a field of specialization and establish a working relationship with a member of the faculty. With the approval of a faculty... |
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Boston College
Doctor's degree
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | |
The Professional School Administrator Program (PSAP) was developed by the University over three decades ago as a means of providing an opportunity for full-time working elementary, secondary, and central office school administrators to pursue doctoral study. While doctoral programs in educational administration... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology | |
The Master‘s program in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology in the Lynch School of Education at Boston College is designed for students who seek to enhance their understanding of human development within and across contexts and cultures. The program provides training in applied development... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Biology | |
The Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Biology program allows Boston College students involved in undergraduate research to apply to the Biology Department Graduate Program during their Junior year, for entry into the 5YBS/MS before the beginning of their Senior year. The two degrees will be conferred... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Classics | |
The M. A. in Classics requires ten courses (thirty credits) in Greek and Latin at the graduate level, completion of an independent reading list, demonstration of proficiency in a modern foreign language (usually French or German), and comprehensive written and oral examinations. Course work. Six to eight... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Counseling | |
Students can pursue a Masters degree in Counseling at Boston College in either Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or the Joint Degree Program with Pastoral Ministry. The programs are situated within the Lynch School of Education, which was ranked 19th among schools of education nationally by... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Early Childhood | |
The Master's degree program in Early Childhood education focuses on developmentally appropriate practices and critical thinking skills.
This program is appropriate for students who wish to be prepared to teach normal and moderately handicapped children in regular settings, pre-K-2.
Students can enter... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Early Childhood Specialist | |
The Early Childhood Specialist program prepares students as early childhood specialists within a variety of fields that involve working with young children. The required courses are designed to provide a strong conceptual understanding of developmental issues generally, as well as a specific concentration... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Education (M.Ed.) | |
Students in secondary education can pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.).
This degree program lead to (grades 9-12) licensure in one of the following disciplines: English, history, biology, chemistry, geology (Earth Science), physics, mathematics, French, Spanish, and Latin and classical humanities.
... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Educational Administration | |
Educators with limited or no experience as administrators and those preparing for middle-level administrative positions in public or private elementary, middle, or secondary schools can participate in the Master's program in educational administration.
Most candidates who are admitted to the Master's... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation | |
The Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (ERME) program at the Lynch School combines the study of research design, statistical methods, and testing and assessment with a research focus on major contemporary education policy issues. The program is designed to prepare students for research... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Elementary Education | |
The Elementary Education program is designed for students who wish to teach in grades 1-6.
The program stresses a humanistic approach to teaching that is both developmentally appropriate and intellectually challenging. It prepares the teacher to work with the diverse range of children by providing the... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Finance | |
An extensive review of fundamental tools and concepts in finance provides students with a foundation for advanced work in corporate finance, investments and financial institutions. There are eight required courses covering these areas, and two electives in such specialties as portfolio theory, international... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Geology | |
The Department offers graduate courses and research programs leading to the M.S. degree in Geology or Geophysics. Students are encouraged to obtain broad backgrounds by taking courses in geology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences along with the other sciences and mathematics. Multidisciplinary... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Geology (M.S.-M.B.A.) | |
In conjunction with the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College, the Department of Geology and Geophysics offers interested students the opportunity to participate in the combined M.S.-M.B.A. degree program. Completion of this program leads to the awarding of both degrees. This program... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
German Studies (Honors) | |
German Geographer Subject to Departmental approval, the honors program in German Studies is offered to interested students who maintain a cumulative average of at least 3.3 in German. These students are advised to begin in the second semester of their junior year, under the direction of a member of the... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Greek | |
The M. A. in Greek requires ten courses (thirty credits) in Greek at the graduate
level, completion of an independent reading list, demonstration of proficiency
in a modern foreign language (usually French or German), and comprehensive written
and oral examinations.
Course work. Two to four courses... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Higher Education Administration | |
he Master's degree in Higher Education prepares students for entry and middle-management positions in student affairs as well as in other professional areas in colleges, universities, community colleges, and policy making organizations.
The M.A. program consists of 30 credit hours of required and elective... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
History | |
The M.A. degree in History is offered with concentrations in American history, Medieval history, Early Modern European history, Modern European history (encompassing English, Irish, Continental European, Eastern European and Russian), and Latin American history. The department also offers coursework... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Latin | |
The M. A. in Latin requires ten courses (thirty credits) in Latin at the graduate
level, completion of an independent reading list, demonstration of proficiency
in a modern foreign language (usually French or German), and comprehensive written
and oral examinations.
Course work. Four courses... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Mathematics ( B.A./M.A.) | |
The Department offers a combined B.A./M.A. program, leading to the bachelor's degree after four years, and the master's degree after completion of a fifth year. In short, this program allows the student to complete a master's degree in just one year, rather than the usual two years.
To make this combined... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Operations Management | |
The following course is required for the concentration:
MD 375 Operations and Competition (fall)
also take one of the following:
MD 254 Service Operations Management (spring)
MD 255 Managing Projects (spring)
also take one of the following:
MD 384 Applied Statistics (spring)
MD 604 Management Science... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Philosophy | |
Requirements for the M.A. are as follows: 10 courses (30 credits); proficiency
in one foreign language; and a one hour oral comprehensive examination on a reading
list in the history of philosophy. The M.A. may be taken on a full time basis
or on a part time basis. Financial aid and tuition remission... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Philosophy (B.A./M.A) | |
Undergraduate Philosophy majors may opt to enter a five-year B.A./M.A. program. Application to the program will normally take place during the junior year. Students admitted to the B.A./M.A. program will follow the curriculum for Philosophy majors, except that 2 courses taken during the senior year must... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Physics | |
Each candidate for a terminal Master's degree must pass a Master's comprehensive examination administered by the department, and meet specified course and credit requirements. The Master's comprehensive examination shall be prepared by a committee of at least three faculty members appointed by the Chairperson... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Psychology (BA/MA) | |
The BA/MA Program is designed to allow selected students to earn both a BA and an MA in Psychology in five years. Boston College Undergraduate Psychology majors may apply to continue their studies beyond the BA and to earn an MA with the equivalent of another, consecutive year of full-time study. The... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Reading and Literacy Education | |
The graduate reading program consists of a series of courses and related practicum experiences designed to help classroom teachers and resource room specialists increase knowledge and skill as teachers of literacy.
The program is designed to enable candidates with at least one year of teaching to meet... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Secondary Education | |
Students in secondary education can pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), or Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.).
These degree programs lead to (grades 9-12) licensure in one of the following disciplines: English, history, biology, chemistry, geology (Earth Science),... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work | |
Combination Bachelor's in Sociology and Master's in Social Work in five years. The B.A. will be awarded with the student's undergraduate class; the Master's degree will be awarded one year later.
Sociology majors should choose this program in their sophomore year so that the required course sequence... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work (MSW/JD)
Dual | |
The four-year M.S.W./J.D. Program, inaugurated in 1988 with the Boston College Law School, requires a foundation year in each school followed by two years of joint class and field instruction with selected emphasis on such areas as family law and services; child welfare and advocacy; socio-legal aspects... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work (MSW/MA (Pastoral Ministry))
Dual | |
Purpose
The Dual Degree in Social Work (MSW) and Pastoral Ministry (MA) reflects the University‘s mission to educate individuals who are committed to the pursuit of social justice. A specific goal is to develop the skills and credentials necessary to plan, administer and/or provide social services within... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work (MSW/MBA) | |
The MSW/MBA Program, in cooperation with the MBA Program at the Carroll School of Management, involves three full-time years-one each in the foundation years of both schools, and the third incorporating joint class and field education. For your convenience, you can also download the information below... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work
Children, Youth & Families | |
The Children, Youth, and Families Concentration prepares students for professional practice with children, adolescents, and families seen across multiple settings. Training within the concentration builds upon the skills-based clinical and macro methods courses that provide the basis of interviewing,... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work
Global Practice | |
The Global Practice Concentration exposes students to the skills necessary to becoming effective international social workers. Students learn how to collaborate with local partners around issues of humanitarian aid, social development and capacity building. Guiding principles are human rights, global... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work
Health & Mental Health | |
Training in the Health & Mental Health concentration builds upon the skills-based clinical and macro methods courses that provide the basis of interviewing, diagnostic, and treatment skills for clinical students, and assessment, administration, and community practice skills for macro students. Specific... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Social Work
Older Adults & Families | |
The MSW Program is based on both class study and field education. Students develop competence in social work practice, policy, ethical and research dimensions. The School provides the kind of educational environment which stimulates students to take imaginative and innovative actions to bring greater... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Sociology (B.A/M.A) | |
Combination Bachelor's and Master's in Sociology in five years. Prepares students for careers in the area of social research, applied sociological analysis, and basic college-level teaching, while also providing the foundation for advanced graduate-level study toward the Ph.D. Admission is very selective... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Special Education | |
This program prepares teachers to work with students classified in some states as students with learning disabilities, students with mild/moderate intellectual disability, or students with emotional/behavioral disabilities. This program, however, is based on a non-categorical model focused on educational... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Strategic Management | |
The Operations & Strategic Management Department consists of dedicated teachers and scholars in three distinct but mutually supportive disciplines:
* Strategic Management
This unique combination of disciplines covers the management of operations in both the goods and service producing sectors;... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Teaching (M.A.T.) | |
Students in secondary education can pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.).
These degree programs lead to (grades 9-12) licensure in one of the following disciplines: English, history, biology, chemistry, geology (Earth Science), physics, mathematics, French, Spanish, and Latin and classical... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Teaching (M.S.T.) | |
Students in secondary education can pursue a Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.).
These degree programs lead to (grades 9-12) licensure in one of the following disciplines: English, history, biology, chemistry, geology (Earth Science), physics, mathematics, French, Spanish, and Latin and classical... |
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Boston College
Masters degree
Teaching
Latin & Classical Humanities | |
Requirements for the M. A. T. degree are set by the Lynch School of Education,
whose website should be consulted. These requirements reflect, in turn, those
set by the Massachusetts Department of Education for certifying teachers at the
secondary level.
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