HOURS
Fall Semester
PSYC 2300 PSYC 3315 POLS 2311 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
PSYC 3300 ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE POLS 2312 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSE FOR MINOR
PSYC ADVANCED TOPICS COURSE FOR MINOR COURSE FOR MINOR ADVANCED ELECTIVE CULTURAL SUB OR ADV. LANG.
PSYC 1315 BIOL 1441 MATH 1421 ENGL 1301 UNIV 1101 OR 1131
Summer (Optional)
PSYC 3322 PSYC 3200 ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE HIST 1302 COMS 1301
PSYC 3334 ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE COURSE FOR MINOR COURSE FOR MINOR FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT
BIOL 1442 MATH 1426 HIST 1301 ENGL 1302 CREATIVE ARTS
1st Year
29
ADVANCED PSYC ELECTIVE COURSE FOR MINOR ADVANCED ELECTIVE GENERAL ELECTIVE LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE
3rd Year
plan for success
31
32
28
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Discover Your Potential Explore on-campus or work-study jobs Discover a job shadow opportunity (hospitals, research institutions) Join a study group Apply for the Dr. Gary K. Teng Endowed Scholarship in Psychology
Connect With Others In the Psychology Department: Psi Chi Psych Society Attend a colloquium Around campus: Freshmen Leaders on Campus Fraternity/Sorority Fall Leadership Retreat The Big Event In the community: University Crossroads
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Study Abroad International Conferences Global Mavericks Program
Destination Graduation
Focus on Your Interests Talk to psychology graduate students about graduate school Meet with psychology professors to discuss research opportunities Take the Teaching Experience course (PSYC 4391) Check into being a teacher's assistant
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Freshmen Leaders On Campus Peer Academic Leader Teaching Assistant Fall Leadership Retreat Psi Chi / Psych Society
Plan Your Journey (Like us on Facebook!) Become familiar with your degree plan and aim for success in prerequisites Talk to your advisor to learn about on-campus resources Register on Sona and participate in psychological research studies Discover student research opportunities
Explore, Grow, Thrive Get involved in research: Join a Lab Participate in ACES, I-Engage, LSAMP, McNair Scholars Program, UGRAP Explore research opportunities Apply for a research grant Apply for the Dr. Andy Baum Memorial Endowment in Psychology Grow your professional network by attending conferences, seminars, tap talks
Expand Your Perspective Check out the study abroad programs Join a UTA club involving the community Become a Peer Academic Leader Volunteer to be a student tutor Search for available Service Learning courses (e.g., PSYC 4357)
Career Development
Readying For Success Dress for success at an on-campus Job Fair to practice your job searching skills Gain practical experience in the Internship course (PSYC 4415) Present at scientific conferences to showcase your research (SWPA, SIOP, SPSP) Apply to graduate school Polish your résumé and interviewing skills at the Career Development Center
EXCEL
undergraduate research
The Big Event Service Learning courses University Crossroads Tap Talks
On-campus & work study jobs Job Shadowing All Majors Job Fair Internships
Research Assistant Professional Conferences Distinguished Scholar Program Poster Presentations Lab Studies
EDUCATE
Raise The Bar Complete an Honors thesis/Distinguished Scholar in Psychology program Hone your psychology knowledge and take an Advanced Topics course
Time To Fly Engage with professors, practitioners, graduate students, and other experts to discuss post-graduation interests Check out post-graduation opportunities and fellowships
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Ability to Evaluate Personal Problems Ability to Interpret/Explain Psychological Research Ability to Make Decisions Ability to Mediate/Negotiate Ability to Observe/Analyze Ability to Organize and Interpret Data Active Listening Awareness and Understanding of Behaviors and Reactions of Others Critical Thinking Formulate Effective Arguments Inductive and Deductive Problem Solving Proficiency in Interpersonal Communication Provide Solutions Through Effective Use of Data Sensitivity to Others Teach and Direct Others Translate Psychological Research into Everyday Life Applications
Find your career
Take Action
Advertising Agent Business and Law - Forensic Science Technician Business and Law - Probation/ Parole Officer Business - Coach Business - Consultant Business - Organizational Development Career Counselor Education - HS Science Teach Education - School Counselor Government - Researcher Health Care - Rehabilitation Specialist Health Care - Research Scientist Health Care - Lab Assistant Health Care - Medical Scientist Market Researcher Nonprofit - Community Health Care Worker Nonprofit - Research Foundation Scientist Sales Representative Social Services - Case Manager Social Services - Child Care Worker Writing and Publishing - Scientific Journals
What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning in order to form a strategy, decision, or opinion. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success. Human Connection and Interaction: Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
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