Masters in Psychology Programs in Tennessee
(found programs from 21 schools)

Those with a master's degree in psychology can seek a license as a professional counselor or a license as a professional counselor with a mental health services provider designation.

To qualify for licensure as a professional counselor, applicants must have 60 graduate semester hours with a major in counseling, two years' supervised experience, and a passing score on the National Counselor Examination and the Tennessee law exam.

A Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Services Provider Designation must meet the above criteria, complete 3,000 hours of supervised practice, take nine hours of graduate coursework related to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, and pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam.

Tennessee psychology master's programs to consider:

The main campus of Easter Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City; a satellite campus can be found in Kingsport. The University offers a Master of Arts in general and experimental psychology as well as several Master of Arts programs in counseling.

Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, a 500-acre academic city that plays home to more than 26,000 students. It offers a selection of Master of Art psychology programs including curriculums specific to clinical and experimental psychology.

Tennessee State University in Nashville is located on a peaceful campus along the Cumberland River just 10 miles from the heart of the city. It offers a Master of Science in psychology program as well as a Master of Science in guidance and counseling.