About Psychology - Bachelor's (bs, BA) in University of Texas At Arlington

The Bachelor of Arts degree is for those students who wish to obtain a broad liberal arts education with a concentration in psychology. The Bachelor of Science degree is intended for those students who are preparing for work and study in fields that require more math and sciences. The psychology program is designed to provide students up-to-date knowledge, analytical skills, research skills, and writing and presentation skills that will be useful for those who are seeking a job after their bachelor's degree and for those who wish to continue on to a graduate program.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The undergrad program is designed to provide students up-to-date knowledge, analytical skills, writing and presentation skills, and research skills that will be useful both for those who will be seeking jobs with an undergraduate degree and those seeking to go on to professional or graduate schools. You will have the opportunity to be involved in one of our many research labs. Here is a link to read more about the different areas of research we have going on in our department: https://www.uta.edu/psychology/research/index.php. Psychology is both an applied and academic field that benefits both individuals and society as a whole. A degree in psychology provides training in a number of skills that can be applied to many occupations ranging from administration, advertising, human resources, public relations, and sales. To obtain either a BA or BS in psychology you have to complete 120 hours, 33 hours in your major coursework for a BA and 36 hours in your major for a BS.

• BA degree plan
• BS degree plan

We offer an internship opportunity for students their senior year where they gain hands-on experience in the field. We require a 2.25 overall and psychology GPA to stay in the program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• 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

Academic qualification equivalents 

Please be advised that UTA is test score optional for admission through summer 2023. If you apply for admission without these test scores your application will be evaluated based on high school records such as GPA, class rank, courses taken and other relevant criteria. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions and scholarship opportunities.

NON-TRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (NON-RANKING HIGH SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL & GED)

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543, if you present evidence of the completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank, UTA will assign a class rank for you. This assigned class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants with equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Once the rank has been assigned, students must meet requirements above.  UTA requires official transcript or proof of GED to show completion of a non traditional secondary degree.

English language requirements

Submit official TOEFL test scores if you are from a non-native English speaking country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper based test, and 79 on the internet based test. For IELTS we require a minimum score of 6.5. UTA also accepts Duolingo with a required minimum score of 105.

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