Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
About This Program
The Bachelor of Arts 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.
Competencies
- Communication: upon completion, students will be able to develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
- Critical thinking: upon completion, students will be able to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning in order to form a strategy, decision, or opinion.
- Professionalism: upon completion, students will be able to display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
- Human connection and interaction: upon completion, students will be able to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Knowledge and application of psychology: upon completion, students will possess a foundational knowledge of psychological theory and concepts to critically evaluate the adequacy of scientific research and translate those concepts into everyday life applications.
Admissions Requirements
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.
Admission to Upper-Level Laboratory Courses
To enroll in the Advanced Topic courses the student must make a C or better in PSYC 2300, PSYC 3200 and PSYC 3300 or equivalent courses and must have completed the associated upper-division lecture course.
Curriculum
A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology can be achieved by completing a minor in a different discipline or by completing 18 hours of Psychology electives. Please consult with the Psychology undergraduate advisor before choosing one of these options.
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Students are required to complete specific courses in certain core areas. | ||
| For Communication select: | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I and RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | ||
| For Life & Physical Science select one of the following sequences: | ||
| BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS: CELLS AND DISEASE and BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS: LIFE ON EARTH | ||
| BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | ||
| For Mathematics select: | ||
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | ||
or MATH 1402 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | ||
| Psychology Foundations | ||
| In consultation with academic advisor, select additional courses in Life & Physical Sciences sufficent to bring total hours to 11 (including courses taken in core). | 5 | |
| PSYC 2315 | STUDENT SUCCESS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 3360 | CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Select one of the following in computer competency: | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING | ||
An equivalent course approved by academic advisor | ||
| 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 | ||
An equivalent three hour course approved by academic advisor | ||
| Psychology Specialization | ||
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| 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 |
| PSYC 3302 | BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Lecture Groups | ||
| Select one three-hour lecture course from each group. | ||
| Group I (Social/General Psych) | 3 | |
| BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | ||
| DATA SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BASIC CONCEPTS | ||
| CYBERPSYCHOLOGY APPLICATIONS | ||
| POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR THE INTERNET | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF JUDGMENT AND CHOICE | ||
| SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Group II (Cognitive/Neuroscience Psych) | 3 | |
| ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY | ||
| HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS | ||
| THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING AND MEMORY | ||
| SENSATION AND PERCEPTION | ||
| COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | ||
| COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| Group III (Clincal/Developmental Psych) | 3 | |
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Group IV (Business Psych) | 3 | |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY AND CREATIVE THINKING | ||
| Advanced Topics course | ||
| Select one four-hour advanced topics course from either Group I, II, III, or IV: | 4 | |
Group I | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Group II | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE | ||
Group III | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN CLINICAL COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH | ||
| Group IV | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Minor or Psychology Electives | ||
| Select a minor of 18 hours in a discipline other than Psychology or 18 total hours of Psychology electives. | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select sufficient hours to complete the 120 required for the degree. | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Prerequisites may add hours to the total required for the degree.
Suggested Course Sequence
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| PSYC 1315 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| PSYC 2315 | 3 | MATH 1308 | 3 |
| BIOL 1333 or 1441 | 3 - 4 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | PSYC 3360 | 3 |
| MATH 1402 or 1302 | 4 | BIOL 1334 or 1442 | 3-4 |
| 16-17 | 15-16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| PSYC 2300 | 3 | PSYC 3300 | 3 |
| Creative Arts Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | 3 | PSYC 3334 | 3 |
| Group I Adv Psych Lecture | 3 | POLS 2311 | 3 |
| INSY 2303 | 3 | PSYC 3301 | 3 |
| PSYC 3315 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 3 | Group II Adv Psych Lecture | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 | 2 | Group III Adv Psych Lecture | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| PSYC 3302 | 3 | Language/Philosophy/Culture Class | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Group IV Adv Psych Lecture | 3 | Advanced Topics Course | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | COMS 1301, 2302, or 2305 | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | 3 | Life & Physical Science | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 2-3 | ||
| 12 | 15-16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120-123 | |||
Advising Resources
Psychology Advisors are available to meet with:
- Non-freshman students who have met the College of Science transition criteria to be advised in the College of Science
- Transfer students
- Students who wish to minor in Psychology
Email:
psychologydepartment@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2281