University of Tennessee Psychology & Neuroscience

DEPARTMENT OF

PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE

Welcome! The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate program, with two degree programs, a BA in Psychology and a BS in Neuroscience, and also has the largest doctoral program at the University of Tennessee.

We have three graduate programs: Experimental Psychology, with concentrations in Cognitive and Developmental Science, Social, and Neuroscience and Behavior, as well as two nationally accredited doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology.

Please explore our website to learn more about the strengths of our programs, research, faculty, and students.

Erin E. Hardin, Interim Department Head

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 degrees offer honors concentrations. New in Fall 2025 we also offer a BA in Psychology with a concentration in Health Services Psychology. All of our undergraduate 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.

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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.