Psychology Undergraduate Program
The Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers undergraduate work leading to the B.A. degree in psychology. The Psychology Department's offices, laboratories, and Psychological Clinic are housed in the Austin Peay Building with additional laboratory facilities in the Walters Life Sciences Building.
Application
All undergraduate students need to complete an Application for Psychology Majors. CLICK HERE to complete the application and submit it electronically to the Department of Psychology.
Coursework
Psychology majors meet requirements of the Psychology Major and College of Arts & Sciences. Please check DARSweb for college and department requirements
Research & Community Involvement
The department maintains a listing of research & community opportunities in 307 Austin Peay. Research experiences are available with faculty in the following areas.
- Clinical
- Counseling
- Animal Behavior and Biological
- Social Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Applied/Industrial-Organizational
Advising
The Psychology Department’s Undergraduate Advising Office is located in 307 Austin Peay. You can make an appointment with your assigned faculty advisor or you can sign up for an appointment with an advisor in the Advising office. You should come to each advising session prepared with a copy of your DARS report.
Questions can be directed to either Ms. Sandy Thomas , Undergraduate Services staff, or Dr. Richard Saudargas , Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Psi Chi
Psi Chi, the national honorary society for psychology students, is the focus for numerous activities for majors including speakers, social events, and field trips.
What Can I do with a Psychology Degree?
Bachelor's Degree
Students with a bachelor's degree in psychology are employed by business, enter the teaching profession, go to law school, and medical school. The University of Tennessee Career Services provides links to several web pages which discuss career options for psychology majors who are interested in a career in psychology or a related field.
Graduate Degree
Following is a list of a few areas popular for graduate work. For a more complete listing visit the American Psychological Association and American Psychological Society. If you are interested in graduate school, the Psi Chi website has links to helpful web sites.