Undergraduate Students
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers two undergraduate degree paths: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Both curricula ensure exposure to the breadth of experimental and applied psychology, while also allowing flexibility in choosing courses that fit students’ unique interests. In addition to standard coursework, students may also earn credit toward the degree from hands-on experience doing research with faculty members or volunteering in local community agencies.
Graduate Students
The Psychology and Neuroscience Department offers doctoral training in: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Cognitive & Developmental Science, Neuroscience & Behavior, and Social Psychology. We also offer a master’s program in Experimental Psychology.
Faculty News
- The Conversation: ‘With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there’
Servers told researchers that they were instructed to make their male customers feel special. Brian Brainerd/The Denver Post via Getty Images Dawn Szymanski, University of Tennessee In 1983, six businessmen… Read more: The Conversation: ‘With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there’ - Psychology Study Focusing on Latinx LGBTQ Youth
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is joining three other universities to explore the impact of families on the mental health of Latinx lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth. - Call for Proposals: Connecting Across Disciplines 2025 Conference
Student News
- Psychology Undergraduate Internships Add Insight
- Disciplines Connect for Mental Health Advocacy
- Call for Proposals: Connecting Across Disciplines 2025 Conference
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