Psychology, BS

The B.S. Psychology - Neuroscience concentration program aims to provide educational and research experience in neuroscience, the discipline that provides “critical challenge and transformative impact for the world broadly” (Former President Obama’s BRAIN initiative). This program will aid the successful pursuit of future career goals in academia, medicine, health sciences in both furthering education to our students and opening new doors for job opportunities. These aims of the program are in line with the Institutional mission of UNT Dallas by enhancing access to high-quality education and preparing students for leadership roles. experience in neuroscience, the discipline that provides “critical challenge and transformative impact for the world broadly” (Former President Obama’s BRAIN initiative). This program will aid the successful pursuit of future career goals in academia, medicine, health sciences in both furthering education to our students and opening new doors for job opportunities. These aims of the program are in line with the Institutional mission of UNT Dallas by enhancing access to high-quality education and preparing students for leadership roles.

Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Casa de Calvo, Phone: 469-530-0405, Email: Elizabeth.Casadecalvo@untdallas.edu

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Building Blocks for the Degree

Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
Major Requirements: The psychology major requires 21 hours of required and 9 hours of elective psychology courses.
Other Courses: Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a degree from UNTD. Students may complete a minor, certificate program or general elective courses to meet this requirement.

Core Curriculum Recommendations

UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S. Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum. As a new Freshman student starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses.

Texas Core Curriculum, 42 hours

Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the major.

Communication I:
ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I
Communication II:
TECM 2700 - Technical Writing
Mathematics: Varies
Life & Physical Sciences I: Varies
Life & Physical Sciences II: Varies
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Varies
Creatives Arts:
ART 1300 - Art Appreciation for Non-Art Majors
American History I:
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
American History II:
HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
Government & Political Science I:
PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
Government & Political Science II:
PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
Social & Behavioral Science:
PSYC 1100 - Introduction to Psychology
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Component Area I: Varies
Component Area II: Varies

Major Requirements, 21 hours

The following courses are required for the Psychology, BA degree. Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the core.

Major Electives I, 3 hours

Select one from the following:

Major Electives II, 6 hours

Select two from the following:

Additional UNTD Degree Requirements

All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as the major requirements.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Psychology major GPA of 2.5 or higher
Grade of C or better in all major courses.