BSA General Education

The BSA General Education is a distinctive core curriculum that provides a foundation in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. In addition, students are required to fulfill BXA-specific courses.

BSA General Education [pdf]

MCS Concentration

Students choose their science concentration from among the departments in MCS: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Neurobiology or Physics.

The BSA MCS Concentration Declaration Form [pdf] must be submitted by spring mid-semester break of the first year. 

Biological Sciences [pdf]
Chemistry [pdf]
Environmental & Sustainability Studies [pdf]
Mathematical Sciences [pdf]
Neurobiology [pdf]
Physics [pdf]

CFA Concentration

Students choose their fine arts concentration from among the following 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 BCSA Program, a student may change their CFA concentration only if they pass all admission requirements for that particular CFA school.

Architecture [pdf]
Art [pdf]
Design [pdf]
Drama [pdf]
Music [pdf]

Free Electives

Take any Carnegie Mellon course. Many students use their electives to broaden or deepen their concentrations. A maximum of 9 units of physical education and/or military science may be counted toward this requirement.