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Psychology, Bachelor of Science

A college degree in psychology opens the door to one of the most challenging and rewarding professional fields today. Psychology students learn the necessary skills to assist people in improving their mental health; they also gain knowledge and abilities that are valued in many other fields, such as business and politics. At the bachelor’s level, psychology graduates are sought in fields like mental health casework statistics, probation and corrections, public relations, health education, social work, human resources, recreational therapy, education, and physician assisting among others.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Social and Behavioral Science – 3 hours

Must be outside Psychology.

Major Requirements – 39 Hours (33 advanced)

Psychology Core Requirements – 9 hours (3 advanced)

Required

PSYC 2301General Psychology

3
PSYC 2302Basic Statistics for Psychologists

3
PSYC 3325Research Methods in Psychology

3

Basic Psychology Courses – 15 hours (15 advanced)

Must select 5 of the following 6 areas

May choose from:

PSYC 3324Social Psychology

3
PSYC 3353Physiological Psychology

3
PSYC 4313Abnormal Psychology

3
May choose one:
PSYC 3332Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Adolescence

3
PSYC 3337Developmental Psychology: Lifespan

3
May choose one:
PSYC 3345Psychology of Learning

3
PSYC 4318Theories of Learning

3
May choose one:
PSYC 3373Sensation and Perception

3
PSYC 4319Cognitive Psychology

3

Psychology Electives – 15 hours (15 advanced)

Choose at least one course from each area:

Cognitive/Biological Foundations

Choose at least one from:
PSYC 3383Animal Behavior

3
PSYC 4302Primate Behavior

3
PSYC 4320Memory

3
PSYC 4330Human Motivation

3
PSYC 4356Mind Body Interactions

3

Developmental/Social/Cultural Foundations

Choose at least one from:
PSYC 3302Adolescent Psychology

3
PSYC 3333Psychology of Adulthood: Maturity and Old Age

3
PSYC 3338Psychology of Gender

3
PSYC 4312Female and Male

3
PSYC 4326Cross-Cultural Psychology

3
PSYC 4327Personal Relationships

3
PSYC 4328/MASC 4328Psychological Issues in the Mexican-American Community

3

Theoretical/Methodological Foundations

Choose at least one from:
PSYC 3343Tests and Measurements in Psychology

3
PSYC 4303Advanced Statistics for Psychology

3
PSYC 4333Theories of Personality

3
PSYC 4363Systems and Theories in Psychology

3

Applications

Choose at least one from:
PSYC 3305Behavior Modification

3
PSYC 3340Stress Management

3
PSYC 4314Psychopathology of Childhood

3
PSYC 4342Psychology and Law

3
PSYC 4343Human Factors

3
PSYC 4357Industrial and Organizational Psychology

3
PSYC 4360Clinical and Counseling Psychology

3

Free Electives – 31 Hours (9 advanced)

Complete 31 hours of free electives, of which 9 must be advanced.

Science Restricted Electives – 8 Hours

In addition to the Life and Physical Sciences requirement in the General Education Core Curriculum, choose 8 hours from any of the following disciplines: astronomy, biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, geology, physical science and physics.

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Credit Hours: 120