Tracy Henley - Department Head
Henderson Hall, Room 201
903-886-5594

The Department of Psychology and Special Education offers the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees with a major in psychology. This major prepares students for graduate study in psychology and for careers in psychology-related fields. A graduate with a major in psychology should possess the following competencies: (1) knowledge of scientific method, research design and statistics, and their application in the study of human behavior; (2) understanding of basic psychological principles, critical thinking skills, and the nature of cognitive processing. The department also offers the Bachelor of Science degree in generic special education for all-levels.