Psychology - Undergraduate Programs
Academic Advising: 320/321/322 Life Science Bldg. · 817-272-2281
Overview
The Department of Psychology offers two programs of study leading to the bachelor's degree. It also offers courses of interest to the general public.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology is for those who wish to obtain a broad liberal arts education with a concentration in psychology. It is also a preparation for graduate studies in psychology and many other fields.
The Bachelor of Science degree in psychology is intended for those students preparing for work and study in fields requiring more mathematics and sciences. It is also suitable for pre-medical and pre-dental students. Students preparing for study in the health professions including medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, optometry, occupational therapy, and veterinary medicine should also be advised by the Health Professions Advisor in, Room 107 A, Life Science Building in order to meet the requirements of the corresponding professional schools.
Courses of general interest to the academic community include the following, which have no prerequisites:
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 2317 | BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY | 3 |
| PSYC 3301 | PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | 3 |
| PSYC 3302 | BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3303 | DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PSYC 3305 | PSYCHOLOGY OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING | 3 |
| PSYC 3357 | CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BASIC CONCEPTS | 3 |
| PSYC 3358 | CYBERPSYCHOLOGY APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| PSYC 3359 | POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR THE INTERNET | 3 |
| PSYC 4350 | SPORT PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
UNIV 1101 Career Preparation and Student Success
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
UNIV 1131 Issues in College Adjustment
All entering freshman are required to enroll in a 1-credit hour college adjustment course, UNIV 1131.
Acceptance Requirements for a 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 the Advanced Topic courses1 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.
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Advanced Topic courses: PSYC 4410, PSYC 4411, PSYC 4412, PSYC 4415, PSYC 4420, PSYC 4421,PSYC 4430, PSYC 4431, PSYC 4432.
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.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
The requirements to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology can be achieved through a degree plan under any one of the two options (i.e., Option 1-BS in Psychology with a minor from a different discipline, Option 2- BS in Psychology with an Emphasis in Psychology). Before choosing a degree program under one of these options, please consult with the psychology undergraduate advisor. Click here for a sample degree plan: Unofficial_BS_Degree_Plan.pdf
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 1421 | PREPARATION FOR CALCULUS 2 | 4 |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I 2 | 4 |
| Life and Physical Science | ||
| BIOL 1441 | BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | 4 |
| Need a total of 15-16 hours in Life & Physical Sciences including the 8 hours from the biology sequence. Select from the following sciences, or seven additional hours in biology for science majors courses. | 7-8 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | ||
| EARTH SYSTEMS and EARTH HISTORY | ||
| GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | ||
| GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Foundational Component Area 1 | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following in computer literacy: | 0-3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING | ||
Or any equivalent course | ||
Or passing the university computer proficiency test 3 | ||
| Select one of the following in oral communication competency: | 3 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | ||
| PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | ||
| BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
Or an equivalent three hour course approved by the Undergraduate Advisor | ||
| Modern Language Level III and IV or Courses from the Cultural Studies List (see psyc advisor for list) | 6 | |
| Professional Courses | ||
| Major | ||
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or UNIV-SC 1101 | CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS | |
| PSYC 2300 | STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | EXPERIENCING RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2 |
| Required Core Lectures | ||
| PSYC 3315 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PSYC 3334 | COGNITIVE PROCESSES | 3 |
| Lecture Groups | ||
| Select one three-hour lecture course from each of the Groups I, II, and III; plus one three-hour course from either Group I, II, or III: | 12 | |
Group I | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | ||
Group II | ||
| ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS | ||
Group III | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING AND MEMORY | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Advanced Topics Course | ||
| Select one four-hour advanced topics course from either Group I, II, or III: | 4 | |
Group I | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Group II | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE | ||
Group III | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN CLINICAL COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH | ||
| Minor or Emphasis | ||
| Either a minor of 18 hours in a discipline other than Psychology or an Emphasis in Psychology(General, Clinical Health, Neuroscience or Organizational Science), which consists of 18 hours of Psychology course work, is required. (See Minor page on the Psychology website for details) | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree. | ||
| Total | ||
| 120 hours, of which at least 36 hours must be 3000/4000-level. | ||
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See General Core Requirements for approved courses.
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Prerequisites may add hours to the total required for the degree.
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Computer Skills Placement Test Website link below:
https://www.uta.edu/studentsuccess/testing-services/proficiency-and-other-exams/csp.php
Suggested Course Distribution for Bachelor of Science Degree with Minor 1
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| UNIV 1131 or UNIV-SC 1101 | 1 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | MATH 1426 | 4 |
| MATH 1421 | 4 | BIOL 1442 | 4 |
| PSYC 1315 | 3 | INSY 2303 or CSE 1310or take the CSP TEST | 3 |
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
| PSYC 3315 (take this course if you take the CSP test instead of a computer class) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 20 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Life & Physical Science2 | 4 | Life & Physical Science2 | 3-4 |
| PSYC 2300 | 3 | POLS 2311 | 3 |
| PSYC 3310 (or pick a different group I) | 3 | PSYC 3300 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | 3 | PSYC 3320 (or pick a different group II) | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| PSYC 3334 | 3 | PSYC 3322 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | 2 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Modern Language Level III or substitution | 3 | Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | 3 | COMS 1301, 2302, or 2305 | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Modern Language level IV or substitution | 3 | Advanced Topics in Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 3318 (or a different group III) | 3 | Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Advanced Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 3317 (or a different class from either group I, II or III) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 123-124 | |||
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These are suggestions only. See your academic advisor for an actual degree worksheet.
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See catalog for acceptable courses.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
The requirements to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology can be achieved through a degree plan under one of the two options (i.e., Option 1-BA in Psychology with a minor from a different discipline, Option 2- BA in Psychology with an Emphasis in Psychology). Before choosing a degree program under one of these options, please consult with the psychology undergraduate advisor. Click here for a sample degree plan: Unofficial_BA_Degree_Plan.pdf
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 1302 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA 2 | 3 |
| or MATH 1402 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| MATH 1308 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | ||
| BIOL 1333 & BIOL 1334 | BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS: CELLS AND DISEASE and BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS: LIFE ON EARTH | 6 |
| or | ||
| BIOL 1441 & BIOL 1442 | BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | 8 |
Need 4-5 additional hours of Life Science courses depending on Biology sequence. Cannot take Astronomy or Earth Science. | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Foundational Component Area 1 | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| 14 hours in a single modern or classical language or eight hours in a language plus six hours of designated courses 1,2 | 14 | |
| Select one of the following in computer literacy: | 0-3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING | ||
Or any equivalent course | ||
Or by the University computer proficiency test 3 | ||
| Select one of the following in oral communication: | 3 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | ||
| PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | ||
| BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
Or an equivalent three hour course approved by the Undergraduate Advisor | ||
| Need a total of 11 hours in Life & Physical Sciences. including the 6-8 hours from the biology sequence, approved by the Undergraduate Advisor. | 3-5 | |
| Professional Courses | ||
| Major | ||
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or UNIV-SC 1101 | CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS | |
| PSYC 2300 | STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | EXPERIENCING RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2 |
| Required Core Lectures | ||
| PSYC 3315 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PSYC 3334 | COGNITIVE PROCESSES | 3 |
| Lecture Groups | ||
| Select one three-hour lecture course from each of the Groups I, II, and III: | 9 | |
Group I | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | ||
Group II | ||
| ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS | ||
Group III | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING AND MEMORY | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Advanced Topics course | ||
| Select one four-hour advanced topics course from either Group I, II, or III: | 4 | |
Group I | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Group II | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE | ||
Group III | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN CLINICAL COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH | ||
| Minor or Emphasis | ||
| Either a minor of 18 hours in a discipline other than Psychology or an emphasis in Psychology(General, Clinical Health, Neuroscience or Organizational Science). which consists of 18 hours of Psychology course work, is required. (See minor page on Psychology website for details) | 18 | |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree. | ||
| Total | ||
| 120 hours, of which at least 36 hours must be 3000/4000-level. | ||
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See General Core Requirements for approved courses.
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Prerequisites may add hours to the total required for the degree.
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Computer Skills Placement Test Website Link Below:
https://www.uta.edu/studentsuccess/testing-services/proficiency-and-other-exams/csp.php
Suggested Course Distribution for Bachelor of Arts Degree 1
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| UNIV 1131 or UNIV-SC 1101 | 1 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| PSYC 1315 | 3 | MATH 1308 | 3 |
| BIOL 1333 or 1441 | 3 - 4 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | CSE 1310 or INSY 2303 (or take the CSP Test) | 3 |
| MATH 1302 or 1402 | 3 | PSYC 3315 (take this course if you take the CSP test) | 3 |
| BIOL 1334 or 1442 | 3-4 | ||
| 13-14 | 18-19 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Modern Language I | 4 | Modern Language II | 4 |
| PSYC 2300 | 3 | PSYC 3300 | 3 |
| Creative Arts Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | 3 | PSYC 3334 | 3 |
| PSYC 3310 (or pick a different group I course) | 3 | POLS 2311 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 3 | PSYC 3318 (or pick a different group III course) | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | 2 | Minor Course | 3 |
| PSYC 3320 (or pick a different group II course) | 3 | Modern Language III or substitution | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | 3 | Language/Philosophy/Culture Class | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | Advanced Topics Course | 4 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | COMS 1301, 2302, or 2305 | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | 3 | Life & Physical Science | 3 |
| Modern Language IV or substitution | 3 | Advanced Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 123-125 | |||
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These are suggestions only. See your academic advisor for an actual degree worksheet.
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See catalog or handbook for course options.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Psychology with certification in mathematics (grades 7 - 12) (uteach)
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I 2 | 4 |
| MATH 2425 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Life and Physical Science | ||
| BIOL 1441 | BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | 4 |
| Need a total of 15-16 hours in Life & Physical Sciences including the 8 hours from the biology sequence. Select from the following sciences, or seven additional hours in biology for science majors courses. | 7-8 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | ||
| GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | ||
| GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Foundational Component Area (fulfilled by additional Life Science courses) | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| Computer competency | 0-3 | |
| SCIE 4331 | KNOWING AND LEARNING IN STEM | 3 |
| Oral communication competency | 3 | |
| SCIE 1201 | STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING | 2 |
| Professional Courses | ||
| Major Requirements (36 hours) | ||
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or UNIV-SC 1101 | CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS | |
| PSYC 2300 | STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | EXPERIENCING RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2 |
| Required Core Lectures | ||
| PSYC 3315 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PSYC 3334 | COGNITIVE PROCESSES | 3 |
| Lecture Groups | ||
| Select one three-hour lecture course from each of the Groups I, II, and III; plus one three-hour course from either Group I, II, or III: | 12 | |
Group I | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | ||
Group II | ||
| ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS | ||
Group III | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING AND MEMORY | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Advanced Topics Course | ||
| Select one four-hour advanced topics course from either Group I, II, or III: | 4 | |
Group I | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Group II | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE | ||
Group III | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN CLINICAL COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH | ||
| UTeach Courses (23 hours) | ||
| SCIE 1202 | STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN | 2 |
| SCIE 4332 | CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS | 3 |
| PHIL 2314 | PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| SCIE 4333 | MULTIPLE TEACHING PRACTICES | 3 |
| SCIE 4607 | CAPSTONE TEACHING EXPERIENCE FOR STEM SECONDARY GRADES | 6 |
| SCIE 4107 | CAPSTONE TEACHING EXPERIENCE SEMINAR | 1 |
| Mathematics Minor | ||
| MATH 2330 | FUNCTIONS AND MODELING | 3 |
| MATH 3301 | FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY | 3 |
| MATH 3307 | ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY | 3 |
| MATH 3314 | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| MATH 3316 | STATISTICAL INFERENCE | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree. | ||
| Total | ||
| 122 hours, of which at least 36 hours must be 3000/4000-level. | ||
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See General Core Requirements for approved courses.
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Prerequisites may add hours to the total required for the degree.
Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Life Science Teacher Certification (Grades 7 - 12) (UTeach)
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (or any three hours meeting the legislative requirement) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 1302 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA 2 | 3 |
| or MATH 1402 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| MATH 1308 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | ||
| BIOL 1441 & BIOL 1442 | BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | 8 |
| Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Foundational Component Area (fulfilled by additional life science courses) | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| Six hours of designated Language or Cultural Courses | 6 | |
| Select one of the following in computer literacy: | 0-3 | |
| SCIE 4331 | KNOWING AND LEARNING IN STEM | 3 |
| Select one of the following in oral communication: | 3 | |
| SCIE 1201 | STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING | 2 |
| Professional Courses | ||
| Major Requirements (33 hours) | ||
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or UNIV-SC 1101 | CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS | |
| PSYC 2300 | STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | EXPERIENCING RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2 |
| Required Core Lectures | ||
| PSYC 3315 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PSYC 3334 | COGNITIVE PROCESSES | 3 |
| Lecture Groups | ||
| Select one three-hour lecture course from each of the Groups I, II, and III: | 9 | |
Group I | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | ||
Group II | ||
| ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS | ||
Group III | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING AND MEMORY | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Advanced Topics course | ||
| Select one four-hour advanced topics course from either Group I, II, or III: | 4 | |
Group I | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Group II | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE | ||
Group III | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN CLINICAL COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH | ||
| UTeach (23 Hours) | ||
| SCIE 1202 | STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN | 2 |
| SCIE 4332 | CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS | 3 |
| PHIL 2314 | PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| SCIE 4333 | MULTIPLE TEACHING PRACTICES | 3 |
| SCIE 4607 | CAPSTONE TEACHING EXPERIENCE FOR STEM SECONDARY GRADES | 6 |
| SCIE 4107 | CAPSTONE TEACHING EXPERIENCE SEMINAR | 1 |
| Biology Minor | ||
| BIOL 3315 | GENETICS | 3 |
| BIOL 2444 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 3427 | PLANT SCIENCE | 4 |
| BIOL 3454 | GENERAL ZOOLOGY | 4 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree. | ||
| Total | ||
| 122 hours, of which at least 36 hours must be 3000/4000-level. | ||
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See General Core Requirements for approved courses.
General Psychology Minor
A minor consists of 18 credit hours or more in Psychology (PSYC) courses. 9 of the 18 hours must be completed at UT Arlington. Six of the 9 hours must be 3000-4000 level. A 2.0 grade point average(calculated only by the PSYC courses you take in residency) must be maintained in the minor. To request a minor be added to your degree plan, please complete the minor request form and seek approval from your academic advisor.
Clinical Health Psychology Minor
The Clinical Health Psychology minor consists of 18 credit hours or more in Psychology (PSYC) courses. A 2.0-grade point average(calculated only by the PSYC courses you take in residency) must be maintained in the minor. To request a minor be added to your degree plan, please complete the minor request form and seek approval from your academic advisor.
Courses you can take towards the minor are:
Prerequisite of PSYC 1315 (Intro to Psychology) with a C or better before starting any of the following courses.
PSYC 3304 Analysis and Management of Behavior
PSYC 3310 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 3312 Social and Personality Development
PSYC 3314 Psychology of Personality
PSYC 3317 Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology
PSYC 3318 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 3319 Psychology of Adolescence
PSYC 3320 Behavior and Motivation
PSYC 3322 Brain and Behavior
PSYC 4301 Principles of Neuroscience
PSYC 4309 Neuropharmacology
PSYC 4327 Behavioral Genetics
PSYC 4357 Health Psychology
PSYC 4410 Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology
PSYC 4411 Advanced Topics in Personality
PSYC 4421 Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
PSYC 4430 Advanced Topics in Clinical and Counseling
PSYC 4432 Advanced Topics in Health Psychology
PSYC 4398 Honors Thesis**
PSYC 4161, 4261, 4361 Readings in Psychology**
PSYC 4181, 4281, 4381 Research in Psychology**
** A maximum of 6 hours of honors thesis, research, or readings credits may be applied to the minor
Courses may be added to the list as they are offered.
Neuroscience Minor
A Neuroscience minor consists of 18 credit hours or more in Psychology (PSYC) courses. A 2.0 grade point average(calculated only by the PSYC courses you take in residency) must be maintained in the minor. To request a minor be added to your degree plan, please complete the minor request form and seek approval from your academic advisor.
Courses you can take towards the minor are:
Prerequisite of PSYC 1315 (Intro to Psychology) with a C or better before starting any of the following courses.
PSYC 3304 Analysis Management of Behavior
PSYC 3320 Behavior and Motivation
BIOL/PSYC 3322 Brain and Behavior
BIOL/PSYC 3326 Animal Behavior
PSYC 3334 Cognitive Processes
PSYC 3356 Evolutionary Psychology
BIOL/PSYC 4301 Principles of Neuroscience**
BIOL/PSYC 4309 Neuropharmacology **
BIOL/PSYC 4327 Behavioral Genetics
PSYC 4420 Experimental Analysis of Behavior
BIOL/PSYC 4421 Advanced Topics in Neuroscience **
PSYC 4431 Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science
**Additional prerequisite of BIOL/PSYC 3322 required.
Courses may be added to the list as they are offered.
Organizational Science Minor
The Organizational Science minor consists of 18 credit hours or more in Psychology (PSYC) courses. A 2.0-grade point average must be maintained in the minor. To request a minor be added to your degree plan, please complete the minor request form and seek approval from your academic advisor.
Courses you can take towards the minor are:
Prerequisite of PSYC 1315 (Intro to Psychology) with a C or better before starting any of the following courses.
PSYC 3301 Psychology of Human Relations
PSYC 3302 Business Psychology
PSYC 3305 Psychology of Employee Training
PSYC 3306 Psychology of Creativity and Creative Thinking
PSYC 3314 Psychology of Personality
PSYC 3315 Social Psychology
PSYC 3320 Behavior and Motivation
PSYC 3334 Cognitive Processes
PSYC 4332 Theories of Human Learning and Memory
PSYC 4339 Psychology of Judgment and Choice
PSYC 4398 Honors Thesis**
PSYC 4161, 4261, 4361 Readings in Psychology**
PSYC 4181, 4281, 4381 Research in Psychology**
Courses may be added to the list as they are offered.