What classes considered science?

[lindell12a]

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When you are filling out the course work on your AADSAS application, what do you consider a science? I'm a psychology major so many of my classes are psychology and it is considered a Social Science. So I put it down as "Other Science" -- I was just wondering, is this factored into my science GPA?

 

[lindell12a]

anyone?

 

[PorkChop2008]

I'm fairly sure that it is a "Non-Science" listing. That is how I listed my Psych and Sociology classes.

Here's a copy/paste from the AADSAS website listing how to classify the classes:

Non-Science Courses (Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Services, Business and miscellaneous courses)

Examples:Anthropology
Art
Behavioral Sciences
Business
Communications
Economics
Education
English
Foreign Languages
Forensic Sciences
Geography
Historyv Humanities
Music
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Affairs/Administration
Public Health
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Work
Speech
Sports Administration


Sometimes a specific course should be classified as BCP even though it is not taught in a BCP or Other Science department. For example:

• A student may take an upper-level psychology course such as "The Physiology of the Brain" that is heavily based in the biological sciences; that course can be counted as a BCP course, even though it was offered through the Department of Psychology, a "Non Science" department.
• An engineering student took Chemistry for Engineers. This course can be considered a BCP course, even though it was offered through the College of Engineering, an "Other Science" department.

I hope that helps!

 

[lindell12a]

Oh okay, that was very helpful! Thanks so much.

I really wish psychology was considered a science...🙄

 

[lindell12a]

I'm fairly sure that it is a "Non-Science" listing. That is how I listed my Psych and Sociology classes.

Here's a copy/paste from the AADSAS website listing how to classify the classes:

Non-Science Courses (Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Services, Business and miscellaneous courses)

Examples:Anthropology
Art
Behavioral Sciences
Business
Communications
Economics
Education
English
Foreign Languages
Forensic Sciences
Geography
Historyv Humanities
Music
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Affairs/Administration
Public Health
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Work
Speech
Sports Administration


Sometimes a specific course should be classified as BCP even though it is not taught in a BCP or Other Science department. For example:

• A student may take an upper-level psychology course such as "The Physiology of the Brain" that is heavily based in the biological sciences; that course can be counted as a BCP course, even though it was offered through the Department of Psychology, a "Non Science" department.
• An engineering student took Chemistry for Engineers. This course can be considered a BCP course, even though it was offered through the College of Engineering, an "Other Science" department.

I hope that helps!

So who decides whether a class is classified as BCP? Right now I'm taking an upper-level psychology course on Cognition, and it is based almost completely on brain processes...

 

[PorkChop2008]

So who decides whether a class is classified as BCP? Right now I'm taking an upper-level psychology course on Cognition, and it is based almost completely on brain processes...

Another copy/paste from AADSAS, under the instructions tab, then go down to academic history --> coursework --> college courses completed.

"The AADSAS Transcript Processing Department will verify each course subject after receipt of your official transcripts. If you notice any discrepancies after verification has been completed and your GPAs are computed, contact Customer Service Representatives ([email protected])."

So, if you think it qualifies as a BCP then list it as one. If they disagree, then they'll change it! 🙂