Bachelor of Science
requirement in ethics. PHIL 3301 Moral Issues, Personal and Professional, is the preferred course. : Any additional three hours in mathematics or natural science. Any additional three hours in literature.
Major in Psychology Stephanie Babb, PhD, Coordinator N1072, 713-223-7918
Major Requirements (27 hours) PSY 2302 Social Psychology PSY 2310 Human Growth and Development PSY 3311 Biological Psychology PSY 4305 Memory and Cognition PSY 4306 Theories of Personality Nine additional hours in PSY at the 3000 or 4000 level Three hours of internship or special project credit from either S0S 4301 Special Projects in the Social Sciences or SOS 4380 Field Experience in the Social Sciences
The program in psychology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree may prepare a student for graduate school in psychology and other disciplines. It also serves as preparation for entry - level positions in the field of mental health and other types of employment, including social service agencies and business. The study of psychology also provides a foundation of knowledge for healthy coping with life circumstances and human relationships. Program Learning Outcomes Graduates who earn a BS in Psychology will x Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology x Evaluate and apply basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation of results x Use the scientific approach to develop a research question, and use critical thinking to evaluate and synthesize empirical findings x Apply psychological principles to personal and social issues x Exhibit the ability to act ethically, recognize diversity, and engage and social duties x Use information and technology when doing work in psychology x Demonstrate effective writing and collaboration skills
Related Upper-Level Requirements (9 hours) These are upper-level courses in support of the degree. Courses in this category, together with courses chosen as free electives, may be used toward a minor, at the student’s option: Advanced Writing , one of the following courses: ENG 3302 Business and Technical Report Writing ENG 3325 Medical Writing ENG 3326 Proposal Writing ENG 4306 Science Writing Social and Behavioral Science Electives, (two of the following courses: Any additional upper-level course in PSY Any additional upper-level course in SOC Any additional upper-level course in SOCW, except practicums/internships CJ 3301 Criminology CJ 3306 Crime and Delinquency CJ 3311 Ethics of Social Control CJ 3316 Victimology CJ 3317 Race and Crime CJ 4305 Correctional Counseling COMM 3308 Family communication COMM 3309 Theory and Practice of Interviewing COMM 3310 Men, Women, and Communication COMM 3313 Race, Ethnicity, and Communication COMM 3315 Small Group Communication COMM 3319 Communication in Conflict COMM 3328 Communication and Intimacy ENG 4313/HUM4313 Psychology through Literature MGT 3301 Management of Organizations MGT 3302 Human Resource Management MGT 3303 Negotiating Skills and Techniques MKT 3301 Principles of Marketing PHIL 3315 Philosophy of Psychology PHIL 3317 Philosophy of Race PHIL 3319 Philosophy of Gender SOS 3301 Social Gerontology SOS 3304 Death and Dying SOS 4302 The Study of the Future SOSE 3306 Culture of the Urban School SOSE 3320 Assessment and Evaluation of Children Note: prerequisites for the above courses cannot be waived.
Degree Requirements The Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology requires a minimum of 120 hours. For degree completion, at least 25% of the semester credit hours must be earned through instruction offered by UHD. The last 30 of the total hours in the degree and 18 of the upperlevel hours in the major must be successfully completed in residence at UHD An overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 at UHD is required for graduation, and a minimum average of 2.0 must be maintained in the upper-level Major Requirements and the Related Upper-Level Requirements. Common Core Requirements (42 hours) See listing under Common Core Requirements in this Catalog. In fulfillment of the Behavioral Sciences requirement, PSY 1303 Introduction to Psychology is recommended. If not taken in the core, PSY 1303 should be added to the following preparatory requirements. Preparatory Requirements (21-24 hours) These courses are preliminary requirements for the degree and are in addition to the core curriculum, with the possible exception of one three-hour course in introductory behavioral science that may have been taken as part of the core: PSY 1303 Introduction to Psychology (if not taken in the core) SOC 1303 Introduction to Sociology (if not taken in the core) ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology or ANTH 2302 Cultural Anthropology PSY 3320 Research Methods in Psychology SOS 3312 Statistics in the Social Sciences Three hours in philosophy to fulfill the general education
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