The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts 62 courses 120 total credits
As an alternative to the Bachelor of Arts program, this degree is designed to offer students a more extensive scientific program that may better prepare them for graduate study or employment in research fields. Students interested in mathematics-based or physiology-based areas of psychology have the opportunity to develop more breadth and depth in the fields that complement their area of interest within psychology. To accomplish this goal, the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology puts more emphasis on natural sciences and less on language arts. The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances. All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Hours chosen from: | 3 credits |
| Mathematics (M 301, 302, 303D, 303F, 316K, and 316L may not be counted) | credits |
| Biology, chemistry, or physics listed in the natural science requirement or more advanced natural science hours | credits |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate | 15 credits |
| or Liberal Arts multi-disciplinary minor in the Social and Behavioral Sciences or Humanities | credits |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 6 credits |
| College Requirements - Liberal Arts | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
| Hours chosen from: an approved list available at https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/ | 3 credits |
Major
Hours chosen from: upper-division Psychology coursework, including:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 317L | Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSY 420M | Psychological Methods and Statistics | 4 |
| Total Major | 19 credits | |
Degree
Hours chosen from: Upper-division Writing intensive coursework-see course list (may also be counted toward Core Curriculum) E 316L may also be replaced by E 316M, E 316N, E 316P.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| E 316L or E 316L | British Literature or British Literature | 3 |
| Total Degree | 6 credits | |
Degree
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M 408C or M 408K | Differential and Integral Calculus or Differential Calculus | 4 |
| Total Degree | 4 credits | |
Degree
or a more advanced calculus course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 317L | Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Degree
Sequence 1: Biology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 325 | Genetics | 3 |
Degree
Sequence 2: Chemistry
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 104M | Introduction to Chemical Practice I | 1 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
| CH 104N | Introduction to Chemical Practice II | 1 |
Degree
Sequence 3: Physics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 317K | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 317L | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
Degree
Sequence 4: Physics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 301 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Laboratory for Physics 301 | 1 |
| PHY 316 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 116L | Laboratory for Physics 316 | 1 |
Degree
Sequence 5: Physcis
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 103N | Laboratory for Physics 303L | 1 |
Degree
Sequence 6: Physics
Clinical/Social/Developmental/Evolutionary Psychology
Cognition/Language/Neuroscience/Perception
Multicultural/Diversity/Inclusion in the Behavioral Sciences
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