University of North Texas

Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006 Bulletin

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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

Linda L. Marshall, Chair

Faculty

Professors Beyerlein, Clark, Critelli, Doster, Hayslip, Mahoney, Marshall, Petrie, Rogers, Schneider, Sewell, Terrell, Watkins. Associate Professors Campbell, Guarnaccia, Jenkins, Kelly, Martin, Neumann, Toledo. Assistant Professors Cogan, Flint, Kaminski, Lane, McConnell, Riggs, Taylor, Vosvick. 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.

Bachelor of Arts

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 35 hours of psychology course work, composed of the following 17-hour core: PSYC 1630, 1650, 2317, 2950 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. Of these 18 hours, at least 12 hours must be advanced hours.

3. Other Course Requirements: None.

4. Minor: Optional.

5. Electives: See four-year plan.

Bachelor of Science

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 35 hours of psychology course work, composed of the following 23-hour core: PSYC 1630, 1650, 2317, 2950, 3630, 4600 and 4950, plus 12 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. Of these 18 hours, at least 12 hours must be advanced hours.

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.

Graduate Degrees

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].

Courses of Instruction

All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.

Course and Subject Guide

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.