Tennessee Psychology Master's + PhD & Doctorate

At Austin Peay State University, there are two different psychology graduate programs to choose from. The first is the MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, which prepares you to work in the work place in terms of understanding human behavior in an organizational setting. The second is the MS in Counseling, with a specialization in either health counseling or school counseling. With the latter, you can also study towards Educational Psychology. Austin Peay State University has a particular focus on accessibility, which is why they are recognized for offering placements to the military, veterans and their families. Their focus is on ensuring you have the ability to explore your own opportunities. [full profile]

Lincoln Memorial University hosts a psychology program based around the fundamentals of theory, personal awareness, practice, and research. Students gain a stable foundation in the field of psychology through a comprehensive internship program that prepares graduates for professional work in their chosen areas of psychology. The BSc program provides award-winning faculty to lead undergraduate students majoring in psychology to success over their four year course. Students are expected to exceed the American psychological Association's requirements for a psychology major by taking 16 specific courses including Child and Adolescent psychology, Adult Development, Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, Counseling Theories and Techniques, and more. [full profile]

Lipscomb University's Department of Psychology is a student-focused academic experience guided by a faculty known as leaders in their respective fields. Students are expected to take part in a variety of coursework as well as activities off campus through internship programs and practicums. Graduates of Lipscomb will achieve success after working side by side with mentoring faculty members to complete a number of research projects that will be used to create presentations at community conferences. Students will also be urged to become active in events hosted by the Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology. LU offers both undergraduate and graduate courses including a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy; certification in Pastoral Counseling is also available. [full profile]

Middle Tennessee State University currently offers an MA in Clinical Psychology program. The degree is highly complex and includes theoretical and academic work in the classroom, a thesis and work within the community and the field of clinical psychology itself. The training model is that of the science-practitioner, which means it is about both academic knowledge and experience in practice itself. You can also choose a certain specific major, including experimental psychology and school psychology. Additionally, the university is committed to accessibility and has been recognized for being fully military and veteran friendly. Their goal is to serve communities as well as they could. [full profile]

The Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology which is offered at Tennessee State University is specifically designed for those students who wish to prepare for a career in various types of Mental Health and related organizational settings or for those who wanting to pursue a Doctoral Degree. The faculty are passionate about providing the necessary core skills in Psychology for students to become successful functioning practitioners as well as offering emphasis on emotional, social and educational issues that follow humans throughout their lives. The program recognizes that practical experience is just as valuable as research and study and so offers thesis and non thesis options. [full profile]

Students enrolled in the Graduate Counseling Program at Trevecca Nazarene University are encouraged to pursue positions as professional counselors in the field of psychology. Degrees offered through TNU include Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, and Doctoral Counselor Education and Supervision. All MA programs provided by Trevecca meet the requirements for full licensure of students after graduation to become professional or marriage and family therapists in Tennessee State. Graduates are urged to consider completing a doctoral degree after obtaining their Master's in their chosen field for the enhancement it adds to their resume, personal experience, and academic career. For students wishing to pursue a position in a mental health field, the programs at Trevecca can offer a strong foundation necessary for success. [full profile]

The psychology department at the University of Memphis provides students with an understanding of the world in both a natural and culture sense. Skills are honed in the categories of critical reasoning, quantitative analysis, communication, and other specialties to prepare graduates with strategies they can use to succeed in their prospective future careers or academic endeavors. The University of Memphis has approximately thirty full time members of faculty, as well as twenty part-time members consisting of specialized psychologists from throughout the community who work in close relation with students to assist in the development of their skills. The University also contains the Center for Applied Psychological Research. [full profile]