Tennessee Psychology Programs
(found 39 schools)



Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Tennessee that offer Psychology degree programs.

Overview

Tennessee earned its nickname, the Volunteer State, during the War of 1812 when , during the battle of New Orleans, volunteer soldiers from Tennessee distinguished themselves with their bravery. For those looking to enter the field of psychology in Tennessee, you have to get the required training, pass the state licensure exam, and a pay a fee.

Psychology Education in Tennessee

Tennessee offers would-be psychology students around 40 schools to choose from, many of which are American Psychological Association accredited. Bachelor’s and master’s programs are plentiful. Doctoral programs are available as well, though there are fewer options. The Tennessee Psychological Association allows student membership for both undergraduate and graduate students. The American Psychological Association and Psi Chi are excellent sources for scholarships, and students should check with their schools for application information. Many psychology departments will also help.

Outlook for Psychology in Tennessee

Depending on the specialization, psychologists earn a mean annual wage of between $60,980 and $80,090. Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists fall on the lower end of the scale, but they have more employment opportunities in Tennessee than other specialists (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 data).

Tennessee Psychology Schools

Argosy University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Advanced Studies in Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Criminal Justice (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Substance Abuse (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
Certificate in Forensic Psychology (online)
Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy (online)
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling (online)
Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology - Forensic Psychology (online)
Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology (online)
Doctor of Education in Counselor Education & Supervision (online)
Doctor of Education in Counselor Education (online)
Doctor of Education in Pastoral Community Counseling (online)
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Mental Health (online)
Master of Arts in School Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology (online)
Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Major in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (online)
Master of Science in Counseling (online)
Master of Science in Psychology - Community Counseling
Master of Science in Psychology - School Counseling
Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Pre - Occupational Therapy
Major in Psychology - Pre-Law
Major in Psychology - Pre-Med
Major in Psychology - Pre-Physical Therapy
Bethel University (McKenzie, TN)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology - Applied Psychology
Major in Psychology - Didactic / Analytic Psychology
Bryan College (Dayton, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Secondary Licensure
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Carson-Newman College (Jefferson City, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Social Entrepreneurship (Corollary)
Master of Science in Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - School Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - Spiritual Guidance and Care
Christian Brothers University (Memphis, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology - Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology - Engineering/Human Factors
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology - Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Engineering/Human Factors
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Psychology
Victory University (Memphis, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Education - History and Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Cumberland University (Lebanon, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Child
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Clinical
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Cognitive
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - General
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Child
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Clinical
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Cognitive
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - General
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences - Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences - Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences - Psychology - Child
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences - Psychology - Clinical
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences - Psychology - Cognitive
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences - Psychology - General
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Educational Specialist in Counselor Leadership (online)
Master of Arts in Counseling - Community Agency
Master of Arts in Counseling - Higher Education
Master of Arts in Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Counseling - School
Master of Arts in General Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - Experimental
Fisk University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology
Free Will Baptist Bible College (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Learning - Elementary teachers, K-8
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Learning - Non Teaching
Freed-Hardeman University (Henderson, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling
King College (Bristol, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Lee University (Cleveland, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Teacher Licensure, Grades 9 - 12
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in School Counseling
Master of Science in School Counseling - School Counseling (PreK-12)
Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Major in Counseling
Major in Counseling - Mental Health Counseling
Major in Counseling - PreK-12 School Counseling
Master in Counseling - Mental Health Counseling
Lipscomb University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Master of Science in Professional Counseling
Master of Science in Psychology
Maryville College (Maryville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Child Life
Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - PreGraduate Psychology
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Major in Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - Behavior Analyst
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - General Clinical
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - Health Psychology/Neuropsychology
Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology - Cognitive Science
Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology - Developmental
Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology - Learning
Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology - Social/Personality
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - Experimental Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - Quantitative Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology - School Psychology
Master of Education in Professional Counseling - Mental Health Counseling
Master of Education in Professional Counseling - School Counseling
Milligan College (Milligan College, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Pre-Professional
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Pre-Professional
Motlow State Community College (Lynchburg, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Associate Degree in Psychology
Rhodes College (Memphis, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Richmont Graduate University (Chattanooga, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Certificate in Addictions Counseling
Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling
Certificate in Spirituality and Counseling
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy - Addictions Counseling
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy - Child and Adolescent Counseling
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy - Christian Sex Therapy
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy - Spirituality and Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Addictions Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Child and Adolescent Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Christian Sex Therapy
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Spirituality and Counseling
Master of Science in Christian Psychological Studies
Master of Science in Christian Psychological Studies - Addictions Counseling
Master of Science in Christian Psychological Studies - Applied Practice
Master of Science in Christian Psychological Studies - Child and Adolescent Therapy
Master of Science in Christian Psychological Studies - Christian Sex Therapy
Master of Science in Christian Psychological Studies - Spirituality and Counseling
Sewanee-The University of the South (Sewanee, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Southern Adventist University (Collegedale, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Psychobiology
Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies - Psychology
Master of Science in Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - School Counseling
Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy - School Psychology
Education Specialist in School Psychology
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling - PreK-12 School Counseling
Master of Science in Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology - Educational Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology - School Psychology
Tennessee Tech University (Cookeville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Education Specialist in Agency Counseling
Education Specialist in Educational Psychology
Education Specialist in School Counseling
Education Specialist in School Psychology
Master of Arts - Agency Counseling
Master of Arts - Case Management and Supervision (Master’s level only)
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling (Master’s level only)
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Tennessee Temple University (Chattanooga, TN)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor Arts in Psychology - Christian Counseling
Bachelor Arts in Psychology - Deaf Studies
Bachelor Arts in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Christian Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Deaf Studies
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - General Psychology
Tennessee Wesleyan College (Athens, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science - Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science - Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science - Physical Therapy
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Master of Education in Counseling - Community Counseling
Master of Education in Counseling - School Counseling
Master of Science in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational
Master of Science in Psychology - Research
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (Knoxville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
BA in Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Educational Psychology (online)
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education (online)
MA in Experimental Psychology
Master of Science in Education - Community Counseling (online)
Master of Science in Education - Counseling (online)
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling (online)
Master of Science in Educational Psychology - Applied Educational Psychology (online)
Master of Science in Educational Psychology (online)
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling (online)
Master of Science in Reliability and Maintainability Engineering (online)
PhD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Counseling Psychology
PhD in Experimental Psychology
The University of Tennessee-Martin (Martin, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in Education - Counseling - Community (online)
Master of Science in Education - Counseling - Mental Health (online)
Master of Science in Education - Counseling (online)
Master of Science in Education - Criminal Justice
Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Doctor of Education in Clinical Counseling
Master of Counseling - Cognates
Master of Counseling - Counseling Psychology
Master of Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy
Tusculum College (Greeneville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Union University (Jackson, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
University of Memphis (Memphis, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Services
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - Experimental Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - School Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling - Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Research
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Master of Science in Counseling
Master of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in School Psychology
Master of Science in School Psychology - Experimental Psychology
University of Phoenix (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (online)
Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
BA/MA in Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences - Clinical Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences - Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences - Developmental Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences - Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences - Quantitative Methods and Evaluation
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Clinical Science
Major in Psychology - Developmental Psychology
Major in Psychology - Human Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
Major in Psychology - Neuroscience
Major in Psychology - Social Psychology
Walters State Community College (Morristown, TN)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Associate of Science Degree in Psychology