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2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, BA


This undergraduate program introduces students to the science and profession of psychology. Culminating in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, this is a program for students interested in such career areas as human services, public relations, correctional institutions, rehabilitation facilities, program development, and research. 

Program Advisor: Mario Casa De Calvo, Ph.D.
Mario.Casadecalvo@untdallas.edu

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology include the following:

1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

2. Major Requirements: 39 hours in Psychology, of which 30 must be advanced:

a. Psychology Core Curriculum (18 hours): PSYC 1630D , 3100D , 3200D ,  3210D , 4600D , 4040D .
Note: Students must receive a C or better in the Psychology core curriculum classes.

   b. 21 additional hours in Psychology

3. Minor Requirements: A minor requires at least 18 hours in a given subject, including 6 hours of advanced work. Specific course sequences for a minor are determined by the department offering the minor. A minor is not required but is an option.  

  • Sociology Minor: SOCI 1510D  (3 hours); SOCI any level (9 hours); SOCI 3XXX or 4XXX (6 hours)
  • Electives: 39 hours

4. UNT Dallas Degree Requirements

  • 120 hours (minimum) required for degree completion
  • Residency Requirements-At least 30 hours must be completed at UNT Dallas
  • 42 Advanced Hours (3XXX or 4XXX)-12 advanced hours must be completed at UNT Dallas
  • UNT GPA 2.0 or higher required
  • Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher required
  • Major GPA 2.5 or higher required

Core Curriculum - 42 Hours

Core Requirements

Course Recommended

Hours

Communication 1
*Grade of C or better required

ENGL 1313D - Computer Assisted College Writing I  

3

Communication 2
*Grade of C or better required

ENGL 1323D - Computer Assisted College Writing II  

3

Mathematics

Choose from: MATH 1581D , MATH 1681D , or DSCI 2710D  

4

Life & Physical Sciences 1

Choose from: BIOL 1132D , CHEM 1360D , or GEOG 1710D  

3

Life & Physical Sciences 2

Choose from: BIOL 1132D , CHEM 1360D , or GEOG 1710D  

3

Language, Philosophy, & Culture

Choose from: ENGL 2220D  or LING 2050D  

3

Creative Arts

ART 1300D - Art Appreciation for non-art majors  

3

American History 1

HIST 2610D - United States History to 1865  

3

American History 2

HIST 2620D - United States History Since 1865  

3

Government & Political Science 1

PSCI 1040D - American Government: Laws and Institutions  

3

Government & Political Science 2

PSCI 1050D - American Government: Process and Policies  

3

*Social & Behavioral Science
Double dips in Major Psychology Core

PSYC 1630D - General Psychology I 
(Fulfilled by major req.)

3

Component Area 1

Choose from: BUSI 1340D , CJUS 2100D , 2600D , COMM 1010D , DFST 2033D , or PSYC 2070D

3

Component Area 2

(*Same as above)

3

Major Curriculum Requirements - 39 Hours
*Must maintain a Major GPA of 2.5 or better

Course

Hours

*PSYC 1630D - General Psychology I 
*Prerequisite course must be completed prior to enrolling in ALL Psychology courses

3

PSYC 4600D - History and Systems 
*Prerequisite PSYC 1630D C or better

3

PSYC 3200D - Research Methods 
*Prerequisite PSYC 1630D C or better and Junior Standing

3

PSYC 3100D - Social Psychology 
*Prerequisite PSYC 1630D C or better

3

PSYC 3210D - Statistics in Psychology 
*Prerequisite PSYC 3200D with C or better

3

PSYC 4040D - Advanced Seminar in Psychology (Capstone)  (Enroll during your final semester)
*Prerequisite grade of C or better in PSYC 1630D, 3200D,  3210D, 4600D

3

Psychology Electives

Hours

PSYC 3XXXD or 4XXXD
*Any PSYC Advanced Hours course - Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

PSYC 3XXXD or 4XXXD
*Any PSYC Advanced Hours course - Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

PSYC 3XXXD or 4XXXD
*Any PSYC Advanced Hours course - Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

PSYC 3XXXD or 4XXXD
*Any PSYC Advanced Hours course - Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

PSYC 3XXXD or 4XXXD
*Any PSYC Advanced Hours course - Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

PSYC Any Level

3

PSYC Any Level

3

Electives/Minor/Certificate Requirements - 39 Hours
*
Please note neither a Minor nor Certificate are required - but are strongly recommended

Course

Hours

Minor, Certificate or General Elective  3XXXD or 4XXXD
* Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective  3XXXD or 4XXXD
* Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective  3XXXD or 4XXXD
* Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective  3XXXD or 4XXXD
* Prerequisites may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective

3

UNT Dallas Degree Requirements:

Requirement

120 hours (minimum) required for degree completion

Residency Requirement - At least 30 hours must be completed at UNT Dallas

42 Advanced Hours (3XXX or 4XXX) - 12 advanced hours must be completed at UNT Dallas

UNT GPA 2.0 or higher required

Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher required

Psychology GPA 2.5 or higher required