Department of Psychology
Main Departmental Office
Terrill Hall, 351
P.O. Box 311280
Denton, TX 76203-1280
(940) 565-2671
Fax: (940) 565-4682
Web site: www/psyc.unt.edu
Undergraduate Advising Office
Terrill Hall, 350
(940) 565-2376
Ernest H. Harrell, Chair
Faculty
Professors Beyerlein, Clark, Critelli, Doster, Harrell, Hayslip, Johnson, Mahoney, Marshall,
Rogers, Schneider, Sewell, Terrell, Watkins. Associate Professors
Campbell, Guarnaccia, Jenkins, Kelly, Martin, Petrie, Toledo.
Assistant Professors Bink, Cogan, Flint, Graves Oliver, Halfhill, Herbert, Huff,
Kaminski, Lane, McConnell, Neumann, Ramos. Lecturers
Cox, Lambert.
Introduction
The Department of Psychology offers training for individuals interested in combining a major
in psychology with a variety of career areas. Careful selection of courses required to complete a major
in psychology along with an accompanying 18-hour minor from another field provide the following
possibilities: (1) graduate training in such specialty areas of psychology as experimental, clinical,
counseling, industrial/organizational, school, quantitative, health psychology/behavioral medicine, physiological;
(2) application to dental, medical, and law schools; or (3) entry-level employment in such fields as
advertising, gerontology, child development/child care, computer science, criminal justice, marketing,
recreation, rehabilitation, social work and technical writing. Other areas also are available upon consultation with
an adviser.
The Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology is primarily for those students planning to enter
a graduate program in psychology leading to a PhD degree. It requires the completion of Introduction
to Psychological Measurement (PSYC 3630) and Honors Thesis (PSYC 4950).
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts and,
- Bachelor of Science, both with a major in psychology;
- Master of Arts,
- Master of Science, and
- Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in clinical psychology;
- Master of Arts,
- Master of Science, and
- Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in counseling psychology;
- Doctor of Philosophy with a major in health psychology and behavioral medicine;
- Master of Arts, and
- Master of Science, both with a major in school psychology;
- Master of Arts,
- Master of Science, and
- Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in experimental psychology; and
- Master of Arts, and
- Master of Science, both with a major in industrial psychology.
- Doctor of Philosophy with a major in industrial-organizational psychology.
Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Psychology
1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: At least 34 hours of psychology course work, composed of the following
16-hour core: PSYC 1630, 1650, 3610, 3650 and 4600; plus 18 additional hours of psychology course work
selected with and approved by a faculty adviser. At least 18 hours of psychology course work must be taken at UNT.
3. Other Course Requirements: None.
4. Minor: Optional.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Psychology
1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: At least 34 hours of psychology course work, composed of the following
22-hour core: PSYC 1630, 1650, 3610, 3630, 3650, 4600 and 4950, plus 12 additional hours of psychology
course work selected with a and approved by a faculty adviser. At least 18 hours of psychology course work
must be taken at UNT.
3. Other Course Requirements: None.
4. Minor: Optional.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: A 3.5 GPA in psychology course work and a 3.0 GPA in all course work.
Minor in Psychology
A minor in psychology requires 18 semester hours, including 6 advanced hours. Some fields may
require more than the minimum 18 hours to provide adequate background for employment.
Faculty advisers are available to assist students who minor in psychology.
Teacher Certification
Teacher certification requirements were under review by the State Board for Educator Certification at
the time this catalog went to press. Contact your undergraduate adviser and the Department of Teacher
Education and Administration for current information.
The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Science and Doctor
of Philosophy. For further information, consult the
Graduate Catalog.
The doctoral program in counseling and clinical psychology has been approved by the
American Psychological Association [Committee on Accreditation, Office of Program Consultation and
Accreditation, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 2002-4242; (202) 336-5979].
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in Psychology
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See
Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 2040, Foreign Language (Intermediate)** 3
MATH (above College Algebra, except 2090)** 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology I (may be used to satisfy Social and Behavioral Sciences
requirement*) 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
PSYC 3610, Quantitative Methods in Psychology 3
Humanities* 3
Physical Science** 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSYC elective 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Laboratory Sciences** 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSYC 4600, History and Systems of Psychology 3
PSYC elective 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective(advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
PSYC 1650, General Psychology II 3
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (Intermediate)** 3
Communication** 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2620, U. S. History since 1865* 3
PSYC 3650, Experimental Methods in Psychology 4
Literature** 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Wellness* (PSYC 2850, Health Psychology, recommended) 3
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSYC Elective (advanced) 3
PSYC Elective 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Total 18
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSYC elective 3
PSYC elective 3
Elective (advanced) 2
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Elective 2
Total 16
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses
may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a
minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.
Major in Psychology
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See
Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
MATH (above College Algebra, except 2090)** 3
PSCI 1040, American Government 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology I (may be used to satisfy Social and Behavioral
Sciencesrequirement*) 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
HIST 2610, United States to 1865* 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
PSYC 3610, Quantitative Methods in Psychology 3
Humanities* 3
Physical Science** 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSYC 3630, Introduction to Psychological Measurement 3
PSYC elective (advanced) 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Laboratory Science** 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSYC 4600, History and Systems of Psychology 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Elective 2
Total 17
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
PSYC 1650, General Psychology II 3
Communication** 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2620, U. S. Since 1865* 3
PSYC 3650, Experimental Methods in Psychology 4
Literature** 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Wellness* (PSYC 2850, Health Psychology, recommended) 3
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSYC elective 3
PSYC elective 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSYC 4950, Honors Thesis 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 2
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 17
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses
may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a
major of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.