College of Science

Department of Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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1st year

Fall Semester

PSYC 1315

BIOL 1441

MATH 1421

ENGL 1301

UNIV 1101 OR 1131

Spring Semester

BIOL 1442

MATH 1426

HIST 1301

ENGL 1302

CREATIVE ARTS

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

2nd year

Fall Semester

PSYC 2300

PSYC 3315

POLS 2311

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

PSYC 3300

ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE POLS 2312

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSE FOR MINOR

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 28

3rd year

Fall Semester

PSYC 3322

PSYC 3200

ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE HIST 1302

COMS 1301

Spring Semester

PSYC 3334

ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE COURSE FOR MINOR

COURSE FOR MINOR

FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 29

4th year

Fall Semester

ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE COURSE FOR MINOR ADVANCED ELECTIVE

GENERAL ELECTIVE

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE

Spring Semester

PSYC ADVANCED TOPICS

COURSE FOR MINOR

COURSE FOR MINOR

ADVANCED ELECTIVE

CULTURAL SUB OR ADV. LANG.

HOURS 31

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Plan Your Journey (Like us on Facebook!)

Become familiar with your degree plan and aim for success in prerequisites

Talk to your advisor to learn about on-campus resources

Register on Sona and participate in psychological research studies

Discover student research opportunities

ENGAGE

Connect With Others

In the Psychology Department:

Psi Chi

Psych Society

Attend a colloquium

Around campus:

° Freshmen Leaders on Campus

° Fraternity/Sorority

° Fall Leadership Retreat

The Big Event

In the community:

University Crossroads

EXCEL 

Discover Your Potential

Explore on-campus or work-study jobs

Discover a job shadow opportunity (hospitals, research institutions)

Join a study group

Apply for the Dr. Gary K. Teng Endowed Scholarship in Psychology

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE 

Focus on Your Interests

 Talk to psychology graduate students about graduate school

Meet with psychology professors to discuss research opportunities

Take the Teaching Experience course (PSYC 4391)

Check into being a teacher's assistant

 

ENGAGE

 

Explore, Grow, Thrive

 

Get involved in research:

 

Join a Lab

 

Participate in ACES, I-Engage, LSAMP, McNair Scholars Program, UGRAP

 

Explore research opportunities

 

Apply for a research grant

 

Apply for the Dr. Andy Baum Memorial Endowment in Psychology

 

Grow your professional network by attending conferences, seminars, tap talks

 

EXCEL 

Expand Your Perspective

Check out the study abroad programs

Join a UTA club involving the community

Become a Peer Academic Leader

Volunteer to be a student tutor

Search for available Service Learning courses (e.g., PSYC 4357)

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation 

EDUCATE 

Raise The Bar

Complete an Honors thesis/Distinguished Scholar in Psychology program

Hone your psychology knowledge and take an Advanced Topics course

ENGAGE 

Readying For Success

Dress for success at an on-campus Job Fair to practice your job searching skills

Gain practical experience in the Internship course (PSYC 4415)

Present at scientific conferences to showcase your research (SWPA, SIOP, SPSP)

Apply to graduate school

Polish your resume and interviewing skills at the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center

EXCEL

Time To Fly

Engage with professors, practitioners, graduate students, and other experts to discuss post-graduation interests

Check out post-graduation opportunities and fellowships

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

On-campus & work study jobs

Job Shadowing

All Majors Job Fair

Internships

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Study Abroad

International Conferences

Global Mavericks Program

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Freshmen Leaders On Campus

Peer Academic Leader

Teaching Assistant

Fall Leadership Retreat

Psi Chi / Psych Society

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service Learning courses

University Crossroads

Tap Talks

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Research Assistant

Professional Conferences

Distinguished Scholar Program

Poster Presentations

Lab Studies

What career options do I have with this major?

Advertising Agent

Career Counselor

Nonprofit -Community Health Care Worker

Business and Law -Forensic Science Technician

Business and Law -Probation/ Parole Officer

Business -Coach

Business -Consultant

Business -Organizational Development

Education -HS Science Teach

Education -School Counselor

Government -Researcher

Health Care -Rehabilitation Specialist

Health Care -Research Scientist

Health Care -Lab Assistant

Health Care -Medical Scientist

Market Researcher

Nonprofit -Research Foundation Scientist

Sales Representative

Social Services -Case Manager

Social Services -Child Care Worker

Writing and Publishing -Scientific Journals

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning in order to form a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Professionalism: 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: Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Career Readiness

Ability to Evaluate Personal Problems

Ability to Interpret/Explain Psychological Research

Ability to Make Decisions

Ability to Mediate/Negotiate

Ability to Observe/Analyze

Ability to Organize and Interpret Data

Active Listening

Awareness and Understanding of Behaviors and Reactions of Others

Critical Thinking

Formulate Effective Arguments

Inductive and Deductive Problem Solving

Proficiency in Interpersonal Communication

Provide Solutions Through Effective Use of Data

Sensitivity to Others

Teach and Direct Others

Translate Psychological Research into Everyday Life Applications

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities.

Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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