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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
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology 6 | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2316 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 2320 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 402 | Experimental Psychology (EL) | 3 |
| PSY 403 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 426 | Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 350 | Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| or PSY 466 | Cognitive Psychology | |
| PSY 445 | Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| or PSY 456 | Sensation and Perception | |
| PSY 314 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Upper Division Psychology Electives | 9 | |
| Other Requirements in Psychology | ||
| Language Requirement (same Foreign Language) 7 | 12 | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra 6 | 3 |
| 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 catalog | 18 | |
| Electives (as needed to satisfy degree requirements, including 45 semester credit hours of Upper Division course work) | ||
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
- 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations mandatory for FTIC students only | 1 |
| Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| Component Area Option B of the Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 31 | |
| Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSYC 2301 | ||
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSY 314 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: Satisfies Core Curriculum | 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 | ||
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| PSCI 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| 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 Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 30-32 | |
| Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSYC 2314, 2317, PSY 314, Upper Division PSY Elective | ||
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| PSYC 2320 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 350 | Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| or PSY 466 | Cognitive Psychology | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| PSYC 2316 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 403 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Note: The following courses are included in the major GPA calculation: PSY 316, 350, 466, 317, 403 | ||
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| PSY 402 | Experimental Psychology (EL) | 3 |
| PSY 426 | Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 455 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| or PSY 456 | Sensation and Perception | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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 catalog | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
| 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.
