Psychology Honors Program

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PSYCHOLOGY HONORS PROGRAM

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Departmental Honors in Psychology: An Opportunity for Students of Psychology to Engage in Original Research

OVERVIEW:

Two Semester Sequence
Three Honors Courses
Original Research Project and Honors Thesis

PURPOSE:

The Honors Program in Psychology is designed to give outstanding students who plan a career in Psychology a unique opportunity to learn about and engage in original research. The program involves seminar and research practicum courses and requires the completion of an original research project, resulting in an Honors Thesis

Admission to the Psychology Honors Program is by Application Only

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Psychology or Plan II Major
Overall UT GPA of at least 3.25
PSY GPA at least 3.5
Upper Division Standing
Completion of:
- 6 hours of Upper Division PSY courses
  (not including PSY 357 or PSY 359)
- PSY 301 and PSY 418

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PSY 458 Experimental Psychology is also required of all honors students. It is recommended as a prerequisite for PSY 359H, but can be taken concurrently if necessary.
The application process also includes an interview with the Honors Advisor
Participation in PSY 357 Undergraduate Research is highly recommended for all applicants

TO GRADUATE WITH SPECIAL HONORS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Fulfill the regular degree requirements for the BA/BS in Psychology plus three additional hours in the major
which includes the following coursework:

PSY 301
PSY 418
PSY 458
PSY 359H
PSY 379H
PSY 158H
8 additional hours of Upper Division PSY courses in the areas designated by the degree plan
5 additional hours of Upper or Lower Division PSY

In addition to the above coursework, students who wish to graduate with Special Honors in Psychology must:

Maintain an Overall GPA of at least 3.25
Maintain a PSY GPA of at least 3.5
Complete each PSY Honors Course with a 'B' or better
Complete at least 60 hours in residence at UT toward the BA degree

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PSY 359H: A seminar course designed to give honors students the opportunity to discuss current issues in psychology research, to develop more advanced research skills, and to begin preparation for their individual honors research project. Students conduct a survey of research in their area of interest, and write an integrative literature review paper.

PSY 379H: A seminar course with an associated lab designed to give honors students the opportunity to continue their research review, discuss their findings, and receive feedback on their individual research projects.

PSY 158H: An individual instruction course in which honors students conduct and write up an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member.

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