Psychology - Undergraduate Programs
Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Minors
Policies
UNIV 1101 & UNIV 1131
All transfer students are required to enroll in a 1-credit hour career preparation course, UNIV 1101 or UNIV-SC 1101. Transfer students need to take this course before the end of the first year at UTA unless they meet any of the following criteria:
- Non-degree seeking status
- Post-baccalaureate status
- Have an equivalent Transfer course
All entering freshman are required to enroll in a 1-credit hour college adjustment course, UNIV 1131.
Acceptance to the Major in Psychology
Students who wish to apply for major status in psychology must first meet the University and College of Science requirements for admission to major status and the specific requirements of the Department of Psychology listed below.
- Overall and Psychology GPA of at least 2.25.
- To be changed to full major you must first complete PSYC 2300, PSYC 3200 and PSYC 3300 with a C or better in each course.
Academic Probation (College of Science)
Majors whose overall GPA or GPA in major courses falls below 2.25 will be placed on probation and must consult with the Department Advisor prior to enrolling in additional courses.
Admission to Upper-Level Laboratory Courses
To enroll in Advanced Topic courses such as PSYC 4410, PSYC 4411, PSYC 4412, PSYC 4415, PSYC 4420, PSYC 4421,PSYC 4430, PSYC 4431, and PSYC 4432, the student must make a C or better in both PSYC 2300,PSYC 3200 and PSYC 3300 or equivalent courses and must have completed the associated upper-division lecture course.
Distinguished Scholars in Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers a Distinguished Scholars program in psychology. This program is intended to provide students with the opportunity for intellectual and professional development that will take them beyond the requirements of the basic B.A. or B.S. degrees. Thus, the program serves to promote and acknowledge the special achievements of participating students.
To qualify, the student must have completed 30 hours with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in residence at UT Arlington, including 10 hours in psychology, with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or better. The student does background reading and designs a study with a faculty sponsor in PSYC 4361, then performs the research project and writes an honors thesis in PSYC 4398. In most cases, the six hours of Distinguished Scholar credit will not increase the total hours necessary to complete the B.A. or B.S. degree.
Qualified students or students who believe they may qualify should contact the undergraduate advisor as soon as possible after completing PSYC 3300.