DPSYC-BA - 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 counseling, public relations, school psychology, special education, forensic psychology, research, teaching, and industry work. The undergraduate psychology curriculum is designed to provide a core of knowledge of the subject matter in experimental, theoretical, and applied psychology. Other unique features of the program include opportunities for student internships and/or collaborative research experiences, as well as curricular flexibility within the major that allows students to select electives that are in accordance with their professional aspirations.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Matthew Harrison, Phone: 972-338-1127, Email: Matthew.Harrison@untdallas.edu

Texas Direct Field of Study Curriculum

In accordance with Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Section 61.823, if a student completes all the courses in an FOSC and transfers to another Texas public institution of higher education, the FOSC courses transfer as a block and are applied to the student’s selected major. If a student completes the FOSC, the Texas Core Curriculum, and any college or university courses required of all students regardless of major, the student is finished with all the lower-division courses.

If a student transfers with an incomplete FOSC, each completed FOSC course transfers and applies to the to the degree program, and the institution may require the student to complete additional lower-division courses. Courses listed reflect TCCN course numbers.

PSYC 2301 – Introduction to Psychology (UNTD: PSYC 1100)

PSYC 2314 – Lifespan & Growth Development

PSYC 2317 – Statistical Methods

PSYC 2319 – Social Psychology

Directed Electives for UNT Dallas: PSYC 2320- Abnormal Psychology and PSYC 2316- Psychology of Personality