The Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers undergraduate work leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. The curriculum ensures 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.
If you'd like to declare a major or minor in psychology, please complete the form below. Your student profile in MyUTK will be updated with your new declaration within two weeks. If you have questions about a declaration that you've already submitted, please contact Sandy Thomas at
sandya@utk.edu. If you have questions about the major or minor curriculum, please contact your academic advisor or the Psychology Advising Center (
psychadvising@utk.edu).
Students who are already a declared psychology major and would like to apply to the honors concentration can do so
here.