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of Psychology
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Psychology Major
Psychology Minor
Courses: Psychology (PSYC)
Who's Who in the Department of Psychology
Chair:
David J. FrancisProfessors:
Bruno G. Breitmeyer, James Campion, Joseph P. Carbonari (Emeritus), Richard I. Evans, Jack Fletcher, David J. Francis, H. Julia Hannay, Merrill Hiscock, Dale L. Johnson (Emeritus), Allan P. Jones (Emeritus), Richard A. Kasschau, Roy Lachman, Marco J. Mariotto, Mary J. Naus, H. G. Osburn (Emeritus), Gordon L. Paul, Lynn P. Rehm, Richard M. Rozelle (Emeritus), Edward P. Sheridan, Alexander W. Siegel (Emeritus), John P. Vincent, Alan WittAssociate Professors:
Adriana Alcantara, Linda Acitelli, Derek Avery, Julia Babcock, Arturo E. Hernandez, C. Raymond Knee, Paul J. Massman, Paras Mehta, Lynne SteinbergAssistant Professors:
Amie Grills, J. Leigh Leasure, Peter J. Norton, Lisa M. Penney, Jeremy W. Pettit, Christiane Spitzmueller, Stephanie J. Tobin, Hanako Yoshida
Overview
Psychology is the study of human behavior and social action in a variety of environments. To understand these complex interactions, students in the under-graduate and graduate programs of the Department of Psychology take courses in such areas as clinical, cognitive, developmental, industrial/ organizational and social psychology, as well as neuropsychology.
With strong instruction in basic principles and methodology, undergraduate students are well prepared with a broad-based liberal arts foundation, rather than narrow technical training, which relates effectively to a wide variety of life experiences and employment contexts.
In addition, a psychology major prepares students for graduate study in fields such as law, medicine, psychology, social work, public health administration and others. The department's graduate program offers study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree and preparation for professional careers in a variety of settings such as higher education, industry and public health care.
Because everyone interacts with others, knowledge of psychology is a valuable tool for living. The department seeks to serve the educational needs of majors and nonmajors by providing courses designed to improve the quality of life in the home, community and workplace through enhanced understanding of human interactions.
Admission and Change to Psychology Pre-Major
All new students who wish to major in psychology, and all current students who wish to switch to the Department of Psychology major will need to meet with an advisor in the Academic Affairs Office of the Department of Psychology (124 Heyne Building, 713-743-8508).
Any incoming freshman, college transfer student, international student, or current UH student with an overall GPA of 2.0 interested in majoring in psychology must apply first as a psychology pre-major.
Change of Major to Psychology
Upon completion of PSYC 1300, PSYC 2301, and PSYC 3301 with a grade of C or above in each course, students may then submit a general petition to the department to change their major from psychology pre-major to psychology.
Note:
- The psychology major requires a minimum of 33 credit hours in the major. Each major must complete 21 hours of required courses.
- Majors must earn at least a C grade in each of the required courses applied to the major and must have an overall GPA of 2.0 (there is no limit as to the number of required courses students may retake, but each required course may be retaken only two times).
- Students should plan to complete PSYC 1300, 2301, and 3301 by the end of their sophomore year.
- Majors file an official degree plan upon completion of 60 semester hours, have an overall and major minimum GPA of 2.0, and after having declared a minor, double major, or double degree. An undergraduate advisor in the Department of Psychology must approve the degree plan.
- All 3000- and 4000-level courses in Psychology may contain a significant writing component.
- Majors must complete with a minimum 2.0 GPA a minor, double major, or double degree in order to complete their degree requirements for either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Psychology.
- Psychology majors may not use any course taken to satisfy major requirements to satisfy requirements in their minor, double major, or double degree.
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Introduction to Psychology
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Introduction to Methods in Psychology (includes
lab)
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| PSYCH 3301 |
Introduction to Psychological Statistics
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| PSYCH 2380 |
Social Psychology
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| PSYCH 3350 |
Cognitive Psychology
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| PSYCH 3341 |
Physiological Psychology
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| PSYCH 3325 |
Psychology of Personality (formerly PSYC 4325)
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Each major must choose 12 hours of psychology of which 6 hours must be advanced electives. In planning one's program, a student should note that some courses may be offered only annually or biennially. Majors are free to choose electives from one or several areas. Students should note that areas move from intermediate to advanced levels in the courses listed. Those majors planning to attend graduate or professional schools are strongly advised to participate in at least one Capstone experience in their senior year.
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| Typical Psychology Major Electives | |
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| PSYCH 2335 | Introduction to Health Psychology |
| PSYCH 2344 | Cultural Psychology (formerly PSYC 4344) |
| PSYCH 2350 | Child Development (formerly PSYC 3360) |
| PSYCH 2351 | Psychology of Adolescence (formerly PSYC 3361) |
| PSYCH 3310 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
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Psychology of Gender (formerly PSYC 2340)
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Psychology of Human Sexuality
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| PSYCH 3338 |
Psychology of Older Adults
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Introduction to Clinical Psychology
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| PSYCH 3351 |
Health Psychology Research
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| PSYCH 4320 | Theories of Interventions |
| PSYCH 4321 | Abnormal Psychology |
| PSYCH 4347 | Test and Measurements |
| PSYCH 4354 |
Brain and Behavior
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| Senior Capstone Experiences Capstone experiences are intended as integrative, intensive exercises in critical thinking and analysis of content. These are opportunities for student-focused initiative, creativity and productivity under the close mentorship of Department of Psychology faculty. |
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| PSYCH 4304 | History and Systems in Psychology
(3 credit hours): Approaches of major figures and schools to the abiding philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual issues in Psychology. |
| PSYCH 3399, 4399 | Senior Honors Thesis
(two semesters, 3 credit hours each semester): Open to students with a minimum 3.00 grade point average based on a minimum of 90 semester hours and a psychology grade point average of 3.20. Qualified student selects faculty member to supervise the topic choice and writing of the thesis (see advising staff for information on the Honors Thesis Sequence). |
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For additional information, contact the department:
University of Houston
Department of Psychology
Academic Affairs
124 Heyne Building
Houston, Texas 77204-5022
Psychology Minor
Minimum requirements are 18 hours of course work, nine of which must be advanced; nine semester hours in residence, six of which must be advanced. Psychology minors must earn a minimum grade of C in each course they apply to the minor. An undergraduate advisor in the Department of Psychology must approve the proposed minor program. Students must declare their minor for Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Academic Affairs Office, 124 Heyne Building.
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Introduction to Psychology
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Introduction to Methods in Psychology
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Choose 3 courses from 1 through 5
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1) PSYC
3310
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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2) PSYC
3325
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Psychology of Personality
(formerly PSYC 4325) |
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3) PSYC
3339
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Introduction to Clinical Psychology
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4) PSYC
3350
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
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5) PSYC
4321
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Abnormal Psychology
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Choose 1 course from A through D
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A) PSYC
2344
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Cultural Psychology
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B) PSYC
2350
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Child Development
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C) PSYC
2351
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Psychology of Adolescence
(formerly PSYC 3361) |
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D) PSYC
2380
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Introduction to Social Psychology
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*** Minor Concentrations NOT approved
unless signed by the Dean ***
For additional information, write, call or visit our Web site:
University of Houston
Department of Psychology
Attn: Academic Affairs Office
124 Heyne Building
Houston, Texas 77204-5022
713-743-8508
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