Getting Started

College: CNS

 (Revised Spring 2019)  

How to Explore the Major

Suggested General Education Courses

All Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened.

Social World/diversity courses are recommended.

Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses

Selecting courses from the following list is recommended:

  • BCT 150 (I) and/or BCT 211 in the Fall semester
  • BCT 204 in the Spring semester
  • MATH 104 (R1) and 121 (R2) (note: take Math 127 for R2 if planning ECON or RES-ECON minor)
  • ECON 103 or RES-ECON 102 (SB)
  • ECON 104 (SB)
  • ENGLWRIT 112 (CW)
  • PHYSICS 131 or PHYSICS 118
  • COMPSCI 105

How to Declare/Change into the Major

For current students, this major is unrestricted which means any student may declare the major.  Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. 

Transfer Student

See the BCT Chief Undergraduate Advisor as soon as possible to monitor progress in completing the major.

Summary of Requirements for the Major

Refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more. 

Total # or range of credits required: 55-83 depending on choice of gen eds and professional electives

Is there a minor? If so, what are the requirements?
Yes - A minor is available! Refer to the Minor page located in the left menu bar to learn more.

For further information, contact:
Ho-Sung Kim
Chief Undergraduate Advisor
320 John W. Olver Design Building; 413-545-1970
kimhs@umass.edu
website: bct.eco.umass.edu