Bachelor of Arts-Psychology

Texas A&M University-Texarkana offers a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology, as well as a Master's degree in School Counseling and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health (previously referred to as Licensed Professional Counseling).

The counseling faculty and psychology faculty at Texas A&M University-Texarkana is committed to providing students a quality education based upon academic rigor and integrity. Through intellectual engagement and critical discussion, students will receive a comprehensive education in order to more fully understand either the field of counseling or psychology and their many fascinating sub-disciplines.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree requires two years of the same foreign language (12 SCH) as part of the general-education requirements.  Two years of study in the same foreign language in high school may substitute for the first year (6 SCH) of the same language at the university level.  Students may not complete all bachelor’s degrees as a BA.  See the degree program listing for the programs that allow the BA option.

Degree Requirements

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Major Requirements
General Education Requirements42
PSYC 2301General Psychology 63
PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth and Development3
PSYC 2317Statistical Methods in Psychology3
PSYC 2316Psychology of Personality3
PSYC 2320Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 402Experimental Psychology (EL)3
PSY 403History of Psychology3
PSY 426Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology3
PSY 350Learning and Behavior3
or PSY 466 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 445Human Sexual Behavior3
or PSY 456 Sensation and Perception
PSY 314Social Psychology3
Upper Division Psychology Electives 9
Other Requirements in Psychology
Language Requirement (same Foreign Language) 712
MATH 1314College Algebra 63
Select 3sch from the following: 3
Biology for Science Majors I 6
Biology for Science Majors II 6
Biology for Non-Science Majors I 6
Biology for Non-Science Majors II 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Select 3sch from the following:3
Biology for Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors II
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Biology for Non-Science Majors II
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 6
General Chemistry for Engineering Students
General Chemistry I 6
General Chemistry II 6
College Physics I 6
College Physics II 6
Physical Science I 6
Physical Science II 6
University Physics I 6
University Physics II 6
Minor
Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog18
Electives (as needed to satisfy degree requirements, including 45 semester credit hours of Upper Division course work)
Minimum Hours for Degree120
6

Satisfies core curriculum

7

May be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Note: A minimum of 45 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation:  Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.

Bachelor of Arts-Psychology 4 Year Plan

First Year

FallSemester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum3
HIST 1301United States History I Satisfies Core Curriculum3
MATH 1314College Algebra Satisfies Core Curriculum3
PSYC 2301General Psychology Satisfies Core Curriculum3
IS 1100University Foundations mandatory for FTIC students only1
Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement3
Fall Total Semester Credit Hours16
SpringSemester Credit Hours
ENGL 1302Composition II requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum3
or ENGL 2311 Technical Writing & Communication
HIST 1302United States History II Satisfies Core Curriculum3
SPCH 1315Public Speaking Satisfies Core Curriculum3
or COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
or COMM 1311 Introduction to Communication Studies
Component Area Option B of the Core Curriculum3
Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement3
Spring Total Semester Credit Hours15
Total First Year Semester Credit Hours31
Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSYC 2301

Second Year

FallSemester Credit Hours
PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth and Development3
PSCI 2305U.S. Government and Politics3
PSY 314Social Psychology3
Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog3
Select one course from the following: Satisfies Core Curriculum3
Biology for Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors II
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Biology for Non-Science Majors II
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Fall Total Semester Credit Hours15-16
SpringSemester Credit Hours
PSCI 2306State and Local Government3
PSYC 2317Statistical Methods in Psychology3
Foreign Language3
Upper Division Psychology Elective (300-400 level)3
Select one course from the following:3
Biology for Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors II
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Biology for Non-Science Majors II
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
College Physics I
College Physics II
Physical Science I
Physical Science II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Spring Total Semester Credit Hours15-16
Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours30-32
Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSYC 2314, 2317, PSY 314, Upper Division PSY Elective

Third Year

FallSemester Credit Hours
PSYC 2320Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 350Learning and Behavior3
or PSY 466 Cognitive Psychology
Foreign Language3
Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog3
Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog3
Fall Total Semester Credit Hours15
SpringSemester Credit Hours
PSYC 2316Psychology of Personality3
PSY 403History of Psychology3
Foreign Language3
Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog3
Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog3
Spring Total Semester Credit Hours15
Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours30
Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSY 316, 350, 466, 317, 403

Fourth Year

Fall
PSY 402Experimental Psychology (EL)3
PSY 426Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology3
PSY 455Brain and Behavior3
or PSY 456 Sensation and Perception
Foreign Language3
Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement3
Fall Total Semester Credit Hours15
Spring Semester Credit Hours
Upper Division Psychology Elective (300-400 level)3
Upper Division Psychology Elective (300-400 level)3
Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog3
Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement3
Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement3
Spring Total Semester Credit Hours15
Minimum Hours for Degree120
Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSY 402, 426, 455, 456, Upper Division PSY Electives

Note: A minimum of 45 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation:  Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.