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Psychology BS

University of Texas Dallas
Richardson , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
120 credits
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Clinical Psychology | Cognitive Science | Psychology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Health
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Psychology BS Program

The Psychology BS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, cognition, and emotion. The program trains students to understand and ask questions about human thinking and behavior from a scientific perspective, emphasizing theories, methods, and research findings.


Degree Program

The bachelor's degree in psychology requires 120 credit hours. The psychology minor requires 18 credit hours. The program enables undergraduate students to take up to 12 hours of graduate courses that will count toward both UT Dallas bachelor's and graduate degrees.


Advising

Students are required to visit with a BBS academic advisor to create a degree plan. Freshmen must visit with an advisor before registering, and all other students should consult an advisor before registering each semester.


Career Preparation

Undergraduate degrees in psychology prepare students for many career paths. Knowledge about human behavior and skills in research methods and data analysis are valuable across a range of fields, including law, management, teaching, medicine, or social work.


Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research laboratories, especially if they are interested in graduate school. Students can apply to participate in labs using the research portal.


Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences offers two scholarships for students who are full-time or part-time undergraduate students pursuing degrees in BBS. The $3,000 Helen Small Scholarship and $1,000 Diane Milot Tucker Scholarship will be awarded annually.


Honors Program

Majors in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences who have junior or senior standing and have completed at least 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may apply to earn BBS school honors. Incoming freshmen with high standardized test scores and a high school GPA of 3.6 or higher should consider applying to Collegium V, a University-wide honors program.


Program Details

  • The program requires students to earn two research exposure credits (REC) for each core psychology course in which they are enrolled, for a maximum of six total credits each semester.
  • The university's course look-up site will help students find specific classes and times to fit their degree plan and schedule.
  • The CourseBook site includes links to syllabi, class evaluations, and textbooks for all UT Dallas courses.

Research Areas

The program offers various research areas, including:


  • Cognitive Science
  • Child Learning and Development
  • Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
  • Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders
  • Clinical Psychological Science

Organizations

The program is affiliated with several organizations, including:


  • American Psychological Association
  • Psychology Coalition
  • The Society for Research in Child Development

Additional Resources

Students can access various resources, including:


  • Academic Calendar
  • Academic Catalogs
  • Campus Map
  • Career Center
  • CourseBook
  • Community Health
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