Psychology

Psychology at E&H teaches skills for success in the 21st century. Our students apply the basic principles of psychology in the lab, community, and the broader world.

Learn more about the types of classes that you will take as a Psychology student by visiting the department’s Degrees & Requirements webpage.

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR & CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES:

To discover applicable job titles, job/internship links, and industry information, visit What Can I Do With This Major? maintained by the Career Center at the University of Tennessee.

To explore specific occupations, the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides everything from quick facts to detailed career path insights including educational requirements and salary ranges.

E&H PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS AFTER GRADUATION:

Check-out what some our E&H Psychology Alumni are up to these days!

E&H psychology students gain valuable experience by working in the community side-by-side with professionals in the field, applying their knowledge in hands-on lab courses (50% of our courses have a laboratory component), and study abroad.  Visit the department’s Resources & Opportunities webpage to learn more about internships, undergraduate research, lab and applied learning, and the psychology honor’s society.

The Psychology Department offers a dynamic study abroad course in Cross-Cultural Psychology that takes students to the Czech Republic and Poland each May to examine social psychological and other factors related to genocide with a specific focus on the Holocaust. 

Psychology internships can be crafted to fit a student’s individual career goals. Employers and graduate schools actively seek students who have such professional experience!

Visit the E&H Internship Program webpage to access detailed information about how to pursue an internship for academic credit.