BSA CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science and Arts (BSA) degree has three main curricular components:

1) BSA Core
The BSA Core is a distinctive core curriculum that provides a foundation in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. In addition, students are required to fulfill an interdisciplinary seminar requirement, and a computing skills workshop.

1. Writing/Expression (1 course)
2. BHA & BSA Integrative Seminar (1 course)
3. Cultural Analysis (1 course)
4. Economic, Political, & Social Institutions *OR* Cognition, Choice & Behavior (1 course)
5. Two additional courses from one of the following departments: English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, or Psychology (2 courses)
6. Mathematics (2 courses)
7. Science (3 courses)
8. University Requirement: Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course)

For a full listing of BSA Core course requirements click here (PDF).

2) College of Fine Arts (CFA) Concentration
Students choose their fine arts concentration from among the five schools in CFA: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music. A student must meet entry requirements for the specific CFA school of their choice. While in the BHA or BSA Program, a student may change their CFA concentration only if they pass all admission requirements for that particular CFA school.

For a full listing of course requirements for each CFA concentration click below (PDF):
Architecture | Art | Design | Drama | Music

3) Mellon College of Science (MCS) Concentration
Students choose their science concentration from among the four departments in MCS: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, or Physics.

For a full listing of course requirements for each MCS concentration
click below (PDF):
Biological Sciences | Chemistry | Mathematical Sciences | Physics

BSA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS