Please visit our new
Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information on the undergraduate
psychology program.
UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK
The Undergraduate Handbook can be accessed
here.
UNDERGRADUATE
PSYCHOLOGY COMPONENT MISSION STATEMENT
The Undergraduate Program in Psychology is
designed to empower and affirm undergraduate students through broad based
training in the foundations of psychology. The program emphasizes the need to
try to understand human behavior through critical thinking and scientific
endeavors as well as the importance of practice that is informed by science.
The program prepares students to pursue and complete graduate educational
programs in several fields including psychology, occupational therapy, physical
therapy, law and medicine. Therefore, students begin training that will prepare
them to deliver health, educational and scientific services. The program is
flexible enough to provide students the opportunity to take coursework that
directly relates to their long term career goals. The program’s philosophy,
curriculum, faculty, and students attempt to create an atmosphere that is
supportive, open, and flexible. Leadership skills are encouraged through
coursework, involvement in professional organizations and program activities.
In addition, the program provides training to undergraduate psychology students
in the applied fields of psychology through Early Field and Cooperative
Education. This training in turn provides services to many Metroplex social
service agencies.
[
Return to the Top ]
The undergraduate psychology program offers
a B.S. degree and a B.A. degree in psychology.
[
Return to the Top ]
o
To enable students to
develop a greater understanding of human behavior
o
To prepare students to
communicate effectively using APA writing style
o
To educate students
about the ethical guidelines within the field of psychology
o
To enable students to
participate in and conduct scientific investigations of behavior
[
Return to the Top ]
o
Tracks are designed to
prepare students for career pursuits and/or advanced degree work in health
related fields and/or psychology.
o
As of Fall 2002, three
main tracks are available.
-
General Track in Psychology
prepares students for post-baccalaureate career pursuits in applied mental
health settings and other fields as well as for pursuit of graduate degrees in
psychology.
Suggested course sequence for this
track:
-
OT Track
prepares students for advanced degree work in occupational therapy.
Suggested course sequence for this
track:
-
PT Track
prepares students for advanced degree work in physical therapy. There is an
accelerated PT track option and a regular PT track option.
Suggested course sequence for
these
tracks:
- PT Accelerated Track
- PT Regular Track
o
All current tracks and rotations are available outside of CFO 711.
[
Return to the Top ]
COURSES
Listing of Courses
Offered:
Course Listing
[
Return to the Top ]
COURSE ROTATION
[
Return to the Top ]
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Listing of all course prerequisites:
Course Prerequisites
[
Return to the Top ]
o
All students are expected
to attend class. In addition, students are expected to arrive on time and not
leave early. Appropriate classroom conduct is also expected in all classes.
o
The Undergraduate
Psychology Committee has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding cheating or
plagiarism. Therefore, psychology students are expected to adhere to high
levels of academic honesty.
o
Students should take PSY
3013 Professional Development in Psychology ASAP after completing PSY 1013.
o
In January, 1997, a policy
was passed that required all psychology majors to make a “C” or better in all
psychology courses. This policy has been revised so that ONLY psychology
courses that are being used to fulfill requirements on the degree plan must have
a grade of “C” or better. However, it is recommended that you retake and
replace these grades for GPA reasons. “D” grades in psychology courses can not
be used on the degree plan (e.g. they will not count as electives).
o
Advanced Psychology
electives are any upper level psychology course (3000, 4000) not listed
specifically on track. Only one unorganized course can count as an Advanced
Psychology elective (e.g. Psy 4913, 4953, 4763).
o
Students should be
aware that, as is typical of training in psychology, part of one's development
as a psychology major entails personal growth in addition to academic learning.
As such, students may be expected to share appropriate personal material in
various classes and early field/cooperative education situations. One example
might be the discussion of a genogram in a family psychology class.
[
Return to the Top ]
GUIDELINES TO THE ADVISING PROCESS
Describes how to be
advised if you are a psychology major: CLICK HERE updated 09/13/2005
[
Return to the Top ]
GRADUATION
GUIDELINES FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Describes the steps you need to follow in order to graduate if
you are a psychology major:
CLICK HERE updated 09/13/2005
Intent to Graduate Form:
CLICK HERE
For summer graduates wishing to walk in the May commencement, access the
Permission to Walk in May Commencement Form:
CLICK HERE
[
Return to the Top ]
o
All students must take
either PSY 4953 Cooperative Education or PSY 4763 Early Field Experiences in
Psychology.
o
Either course may be
repeated once for a total of 6 hours. Please note that PSY 4763 and 4953 can
only be counted towards one Advanced Psychology Elective.
o
Both courses require
students to make applications to these programs one semester BEFORE they
plan to take these programs. All placements are subject to the approval of the
supervising professor. Please click on the links below or see bulletin board on 7th floor CFO
for deadlines and information.
o
Cooperative Education
(Click for detailed information and step-by-step registration instructions)
§
Cooperative Education
courses are offered in conjunction with the Cooperative Education Office in the
TWU Career Center. Cooperative Education experiences require that students work
in a psychologically-oriented position in the community. To be eligible for
cooperative education, a student must have a 3.0 in twelve hours of psychology
as well as a 3.0 minimum overall GPA.
o
Early Field Experiences in
Psychology (Click for detailed information and step-by-step registration
instructions)
§
Each student will complete
a minimum of 60 volunteer hours outside of class meetings at a psychologically-oriented agency.
Research
Opportunities
o
In order to enhance your
marketability for graduate school or job positions, research experience should
be considered by students on all tracks. Students may enroll in Research Team
or Independent Study.
o
Research Team (PSY 4961)
§
This course is designed to
give students the opportunity to work on an on-going research project with a
faculty member, or to complete a small research project. Students must receive
permission from the faculty member to enroll.
o
Independent Study (PSY
4913)
§
This course is designed to
give students the opportunity to pursue a topic in psychology for which there
is no course offering. Students may also use PSY 4913 to complete a major
research paper and/or research project. Students must receive permission from
the faculty member to enroll in Independent Study. Please note that PSY 4913
can only be counted towards one Advanced Psychology Elective.
o
Student may participate in the TWU chapter
of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Psi Chi is an affiliate
with the American Psychological Association as well as other state and regional
organizations.
o
Students may also
improve their professional and personal skills through participation in
professional organization both on and off campus. The Golden Key Honor Society
is available as well as many student government and professional societies.
[
Return to the Top ]
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to undergraduate
psychology majors through the Dr. Karen A.
Jackson Psychology Scholarships.
[
Return to the Top ]
UNDERGRADUATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
o
Dr. Bret Bentz, CFO 810,
X2318, bbentz@mail.twu.edu
o
Dr. Kenneth Foster, CFO
710, X2308, kfoster@mail.twu.edu
o
Dr. Brian Harding, CFO
714, X2302. bharding@mail.twu.edu
o
Dr. Angela Mitchell, CFO
807b,
X2329. amitchell1@mail.twu.edu
o
Dr. Shannon Rich, CFO 711,
X2307, srich@mail.twu.edu
o
Dr. Sally Stabb, CFO 703,
X2149. sstabb@mail.twu.edu
[
Return to the Top ]
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
o
Psychology Department –
898-2303
o
Psychology Department Fax –
898-2301
o
Undergraduate Information
- CFO 7th floor
o
Psi Chi Information – CFO
7th floor
o
Undergraduate Program
Coordinator – Dr. Shannon Rich
[
Return to the Top ]
