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The doctoral program in Psychological Sciences is offered jointly by the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Science and the Department of Psychology and Human Development in Peabody College. The Psychological Sciences program focuses on psychological theory and the development of original empirical research. Students are admitted to work toward the Ph.D. degree in the following areas:

• Clinical Science
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognition in Context
• Cognitive Psychology in Context
• Developmental Science
• Neuroscience
• Quantitative Methods

A major goal of our Doctoral Program is the placement of its graduates in academic settings. The faculty attempt always to tailor graduate training to meet the needs and the interests of each individual student. Students are monitored very closely from the beginning of their training, and emphasis is on active student participation during every stage of training. Master's degrees are generally only available to those students who are accepted into the Ph.D. program. The only exceptions are a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Child Studies and a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Quantitative Methods , both offered through the Department of Psychology and Human Development.

The curriculum is designed to: (a) familiarize students with the major areas of psychology; (b) provide specialized training in at least one of the five specific areas of psychology emphasized in the program; and (c) provide students sufficient flexibility to enroll in classes consistent with their interests and long-term developmental trajectory. During the first two years, students take several core courses in quantitative methods and in substantive areas. Beyond this, the program consists of seminars, further research participation, and other inquiries expressly designed to fulfill career objectives. Each of the five areas offers a seminar on current research every semester, attended by all faculty and graduate students in that area.

We expect students to be continually involved in research throughout their tenure in our program. We use a one-on-one mentoring model as a primary though not exclusive means of advisement for the acquisition of scientific skills by students. As such, students work very closely with their advisors in all phases of the research process. In addition, advisory committees that consist of both the advisor and other faculty members offer guidance throughout the student’s graduate school years. There is the potential for considerable interaction among programs and with other disciplines across campus. This interaction produces an exciting intellectual environment that is further enriched by visiting faculty members and speakers. Interested students are encouraged to find out more about our research programs by reading the descriptions of faculty research interests contained in this brochure and available on our departmental web site.

University Tuition Scholarships are service-free awards that pay all or part of tuition costs. The following graduate awards are normally supplemented by a full University Tuition Scholarship, which usually includes student health insurance coverage: University Fellowships, Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Research Assistantships, Traineeships, and Teacher Training Awards.

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Choosing your graduate psychology track: clinical or experimental, clinical concentration.

The mission of this PhD Concentration in Clinical Psychology at East Tennessee State University is to provide doctoral training in Clinical Psychology for rural behavioral health and practice in the context of integrated primary health care.

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ETSU's Clinical Psychology PhD is accredited by the American Psychological Association's Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation. Accreditation was effective as of April 17, 2012.

Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

The mission of this program is to provide doctoral training in Clinical Psychology for rural behavioral health and practice in the context of integrated primary health care. Our curriculum is a scientist-practitioner model with innovative curricular elements utilizing our collaborative relationship with Quillen College of Medicine and building on its national recognition as a leader in the training of rural Family Medicine researchers and practitioners. Our relationship with the surrounding community and Appalachian region make our program unique in what it can offer students in the field of health services psychology.  We would like to thank our community and academic partners in assisting with the development and implementation of this program, and particularly the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for providing grant funds to facilitate this process. Our program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association’s Office of Program Consultation and Administration since April 17, 2012. 

Again, the clinical psychology program is guided by the scientist-practitioner model, and it places a strong emphasis on research and interdisciplinary clinical training. Though diverse in respect to methods of inquiry and areas of study, the faculty is of one mind in promoting scientific inquiry as the foundation of clinical psychology. The program's philosophy also emphasizes the respect for and understanding of cultural and individual diversity in policies for recruitment, retention, the development of faculty and students, and the curriculum in field placements.  Our students receive traditional classroom and field training in psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention. However, our program emphasizes evidence-based intervention and empirically-based assessment and treatment strategies and inter-professional training. Most importantly, our program is on the cutting edge of training clinical psychologists to work with primary care providers in an integrated rather than segregated fashion. Students participate in classes and field experiences with students and faculty from our medical school, medical residencies, nursing, social work, public health, physical therapy, and pharmacy programs. Thus, our program includes the following competency components not often found in traditional clinical psychology training.

Consistent with the definition of health service psychology in the Standards of Accreditation, the clinical psychology PhD program at ETSU seeks to accomplish three broad training aims:

1. To prepare students as independent scientist-practitioners in clinical psychology

Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge competencies in discipline specific psychological science that inform generalist clinical practice. Students will also be able to demonstrate competency in research design, methods, and execution of research, and in examining and integrating the empirical literature in the practice of clinical psychology. Students will demonstrate specialized knowledge in theories and methods of diagnostic assessment, formulation and implementation of evidence-based interventions, and evaluation of efficacy of clinical intervention.

2. To prepare students for entry level clinical practice in rural and primary care settings

Students will achieve cultural competence in working with rural populations and in community-based practice, and will demonstrate competence in interprofessional collaboration, communication, and consultation. Additionally, students will demonstrate competence in evidence-based assessment and intervention; and will demonstrate knowledge of supervision theories generally, as well as in rural and primary care settings.

3. To prepare students for ethically and culturally competent clinical practice

Students will demonstrate competence in knowing and abiding by professional ethics and related standards of research and practice, as well as federal and state laws and institutional and agency policies associated with the practice of psychology. The program additionally emphasizes that students will demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity to issues of diversity and individual differences relevant to all areas of practice.

We believe these aims emphasize the integration of science and practice and the goal of producing student trainees who are highly knowledgeable and professional in their delivery of health service psychology.

Beginning with the second semester in the first program year, Master's level students shadow psychologists and other health care practitioners participating in multidisciplinary teams in health care settings. In subsequent rotations, students participate in specific clinical activities such as interviewing and case management. Clerkships involve 4-5 hours per week in a primary care setting. Also beginning in the second semester, students are placed in the on-campus training facility, the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic (BHWC). Initially, the students will provide phone coverage, scheduling, and structured intake experiences and observation of advanced students and faculty. Students provide coverage 4-6 hours per week. The breadth and depth of clinical services in which the student participates will vary from individual to individual and be based on supervisor recommendations.

During the Practicum semesters, students move to more in depth clinical activities including formal assessment, diagnostic interviews, and group, family, and individual intervention. In the fourth program year, doctoral students may participate in the supervision of first year students. Throughout matriculation, students will provide service in the clinic for 4-6 hours per week. Intensive, 20-hour per week, paid field placements occur in the third and fourth years of the program, with students providing clinical services under the supervision of licensed psychologists and other health care professionals in mental health and primary health care settings in both rural and semi-rural areas.

The BHWC is an outpatient training clinic designed to provide assessment, evaluation, and counseling services in the context of a wide range psychological and health related concerns; behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship problems, etc. In addition to clinical-based services, the BHWC is also designed to be a resource for consultation regarding a variety of clinical and non-clinical subjects in psychology; human development, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, statistics, and research design. The main facility of the BHWC is on the main ETSU campus. However, the activities of the BHWC extend well beyond the walls of the center to the greater community and surrounding region. For example, our students and faculty provide services to through not-for-profit programs, primary care clinics, and school-based programs.

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There is not just one model of integrated primary care, and since our program is empirically based, we assume that our model of training will evolve just as evidence-based practice evolves based on the research. Primary care/behavioral healthcare integration can be depicted as having five levels (Doherty, McDaniel, & Baird, 1996).

Level One: Minimal Collaboration- is where mental health and other health care professionals work in separate facilities, have separate systems and rarely communicate about cases. This is the traditional model that is still practiced in most agencies and private practices in the U.S.

Level Two: Basic Collaboration at a Distance- is where providers have separate systems at separate sites, but communicate about specific patient issues. Operations, records are separate, and there is no sharing of responsibility or treatment decisions.

Level Three: Basic Collaboration On-Site- is where mental health/behavioral health professionals and primary care providers share the same site, but have separate systems. There is more regular communication about shared patients, but no shared patient care as a team. Medical physicians have the responsibility and decision-making authority.

Level Four: Close Collaboration in a Partially Integrated System- is where mental health and other health professionals share the same sites and have some systems in common such as records and scheduling. There are regular face-to-face interactions about patients, coordinated treatment plans, and a shared appreciation for others' roles and professional cultures. Operational discrepancies remain, such as differences in reimbursements. Medical professionals have greater power and influence on the collaborative team.

Level Five: Close Collaboration in a Fully Integrated System- is where mental and other health care professionals share the same sites, same vision, and same systems in a seamless web of biopsychosocial services. The expectation is of a team offering prevention and treatment where all professional are committed to a systems paradigm and in-depth understanding of each other's roles and professional cultures with a conscious effort to balance power and responsibility.

Deadline for receipt of application materials is December 1st.

Prior to beginning your application to our program, we encourage you to visit our website and learn more about our faculty and program, reach out to faculty with whom you may be interested in working, and review information related to student outcomes.

To be accepted into the M.A./Ph.D. in psychology clinical concentration, students must apply for, and engage in, full-time study. Applicants to the MA/PhD degree program are evaluated only once each year, for admission in the fall semester. Applicants are not considered for spring admission. Complete applications must be submitted to the ETSU Graduate School by December 1st for admission the following fall semester (https://www.etsu.edu/gradschool/applynow.php). 

• Students holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution will be considered for the M.A./Ph.D. program. Students admitted to the Clinical Concentration in Psychology Ph.D. program complete the requirements for an M.A. in Psychology, Clinical Psychology Concentration (47 hour program of study with thesis) as part of their Ph.D. requirements.
• Students already holding the M.A. or M.S. in psychology from a regionally accredited institution may also apply to the M.A./Ph.D. program. The master’s degree must be commensurate with the M.A. program in Psychology at ETSU and involve the successful completion of an empirically based thesis project. Students possessing a master’s degree without an empirically based thesis will be required to complete an empirically based thesis before being admitted to doctoral candidacy. All students, regardless of entry level, must complete the curriculum requirements reflective of the broad and general science of psychology, as well as those reflective of the scientific, methodological, and theoretical foundations of the clinical practice of psychology

Students seeking admission to M.A./Ph.D. program in psychology degree program must meet the requirements established by the Graduate School  (see https://www.etsu.edu/gradschool/admissionsrequirements.php for details). They must also meet the following superseding minimum program requirements. 

• Completed application 
• A grade point average of at least 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate and/or graduate level work overall and in psychology courses;
• Either a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree in psychology, or a minimum of 18 semester hours in undergraduate psychology, including courses in statistics, experimental design, personality, history and systems, and abnormal psychology. Students lacking some of these prerequisite courses, but presenting an exceptional undergraduate record, may be granted graduate admission, but they will be expected to remove all undergraduate deficiencies during their first academic year;
• Three recommendation letters from three persons familiar with the applicant’s academic background, aptitude for graduate study, and future performance as a psychologist
• A personal statement of 500-750 words indicating the applicant’s academic experiences, research interests, and career goals. Prior undergraduate research interests and involvement are weighted heavily as is an interest and commitment to working in a rural and/or primary care setting;
• An interview with the admissions committee. After an initial screening, selected applications will be invited for an interview.
• A curriculum vita (CV) 

GRE scores are not considered as part of the application process and should not be submitted.

Transfer Credit

Students with graduate credit earned at another institution, upon matriculation at ETSU, may petition to have these credits applied toward their degree requirements at ETSU. While such credits are not automatically transferred and must be approved by the Director of Clinical Training and the Graduate School, a maximum of 9 semester hours earned elsewhere could be applied. See the ETSU Graduate Catalog for more details. For students who have attained a master's degree elsewhere, a maximum of 48 semester hours may be applied toward the MA/PhD degree requirements.

Yes. ETSU's doctoral program in Clinical Psychology has been accredited by the APA Commission on Accreditation since Apri1 17, 2012.

How long is the PhD program?

The PhD program is designed as a five-year post-baccalaureate program of study, including a full calendar year of clinical internship. Students admitted to the Clinical Psychology PhD program complete the requirements for an MA in Clinical Psychology en route to PhD completion. Students seeking a terminal master's degree will not be considered. The pre-doctoral clinical internship is a full-time supervised training/employment situation in a formal internship location. The internship is a separate application process and conducted as a 'match' similar to medical school residencies. Internship sites are recognized and or accredited separately from doctoral programs.

The ETSU-based curriculum is four years past the bachelor's. Because there are practical and independent research requirements in addition to structured coursework, it is common for PhD students in clinical psychology program to take longer to graduate than the 5 years of program design.

May I enroll in the program on a part-time basis?

No, the program must be matriculated as a full-time student. Similar to medical school, one cannot complete this type of program on a part-time basis. Thus, it is our intent to support every student who enrolls with graduate assistantships and tuition waivers.

I do not have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. May I still apply?

Yes, students in related undergraduate degree programs are often interested in graduate work in psychology, and are welcome to apply. There are 18 undergraduate hours in psychology that are required, however, to ensure at least some foundation work in psychology has been completed.

Is the program going to be offered online?

There are components of courses that are supported with online material, but the nature of clinical psychology training requires face-to-face training experiences, in our opinion. There is no course that is offered on line, much less the whole program.

I took the GRE years ago. Do I have to take it again?

GRE scores up to five years old may be used in the application. GRE scores older than five years cannot be submitted.

I have a master's degree in a related discipline; will I have to complete the entire program?

If you have an equivalent master's degree in Psychology, you can be admitted post-masters.. However, you should expect to have to take most of the master's courses in the current program; every course taken prior to admission will be compared to our program's courses, and each course must be individually approved by the current course instructor. Practicum courses and courses unique to our program's mission will not be waived. If you have a master's degree in a related discipline such as social work, counseling, or others, you may petition upon acceptance to have up to nine hours of graduate work transferred to this program. If you have already completed a master's thesis, you may petition to have the thesis requirement waived.

I want to do clinical work, but I'm not sure that I want to go all the way to the PhD. May I be admitted for just the master's portion and decide later?

No, there is no longer a terminal master's program in clinical psychology at ETSU, so all applicants must apply to the MA/PhD combined program with the expectation of completing the PhD.

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Experimental Concentration

The primary mission of the PhD Concentration in Experimental Psychology at East Tennessee State University is to provide students with broad and general training in translational research in the psychological sciences, including the areas of developmental, cognitive, social psychology, and behavioral neuroscience.

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The goals of the PhD Concentration in Experimental Psychology are to:

• train students to be scientists through designing, implementing, and interpreting research studies, and communicating research findings;
• train students in the application of basic and applied research with a translational focus (i.e., "from bench to bedside"), and in the craft of grant-writing;
• train students in teaching, research, and service.

Prior to beginning your application to our program, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our website and learn more about our faculty and the program. You are also encouraged to contact faculty with whom you may be interested in working.

Students accepted into the MA/PhD program in psychology, experimental concentration, must be engaged in full-time study. Applicants to the M.A./Ph.D. degree program are evaluated only once each year, for admission in the fall semester; applicants are not considered for spring admission. Complete applications must be submitted to the ETSU Graduate School by December 1st for admission the following fall semester (https://www.etsu.edu/gradschool/applynow.php). All applications are considered with the expectation that the applicant will pursue the Ph.D. Students holding bachelor’s or master’s degrees may apply.

• Students holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution will be considered for the M.A./Ph.D. program. Students admitted to the Experimental Psychology Concentration in the Psychology Ph.D. program complete the requirements for an M.A. in Psychology (Experimental Psychology Concentration) (43 hour program of study with thesis) en route to Ph.D. completion. Students seeking a terminal master’s degree will not be considered.
• Students already holding the M.A. or M.S. in psychology from a regionally accredited institution may also apply to the M.A./Ph.D. program. The master’s degree must be commensurate with the M.A. program in the Experimental Psychology Concentration at ETSU and involve the successful completion of an empirically based thesis project. Students possessing a master’s degree without an empirically based thesis will be required to complete an empirically based thesis before being admitted to doctoral candidacy. Students without commensurate coursework may be required to take additional coursework.

Students seeking admission to the experimental concentration in the M.A./Ph.D. program in psychology degree program must meet the requirements established by the Graduate School (see https://www.etsu.edu/gradschool/admissionsrequirements.php for details). They must also meet the following superseding minimum program requirements.

• Completed application (due December 1st for the following fall semester)
• A grade point average of at least 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate and/or graduate level work overall and in Psychology courses;
• Either a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree in psychology or a minimum of 18 semester hours in undergraduate psychology is desired; minimally undergraduate coursework should include a course on statistics and experimental design. However, presenting an exceptional undergraduate record may be sufficient for graduate admission, but it is expected that all undergraduate deficiencies will be overcome during the first academic year;
• Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the applicant’s academic background, aptitude for graduate study, and future performance as an academic psychologist;
• A personal statement of 500-750 words indicating the applicant’s academic experiences, research interests, faculty member or members with whom the students would like to work, why the student feels they would fit well with that/those faculty member(s), and career goals (Prior undergraduate research interests and involvement are weighted heavily.);
• A willingness to be interviewed by members of the admission committee.

All applicants are considered with the expectation that the applicant will pursue the PhD, and will be accepted from two applicant pools as follows:

Students holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution will be considered for the MA/PhD program. Students admitted to the Experimental Psychology PhD program complete the requirements for an MA in Experimental Psychology (43 credit program of study with thesis) en route to PhD completion. Students seeking a terminal master's degree will not be considered.

The MA in Experimental Psychology requires 43 semester hours distributed as follows:

Master's Requirements (43 credits):

• PSYC 5210 Statistical Methods, 3 credits
• PSYC 5410 Correlation & Multiple Regression, 3 credits
• PSYC 5610 Topical Seminar in Developmental Psychology, 3 credits
• PSYC 5620 Topical Seminar in Social Psychology, 3 credits
• PSYC 5630 Topical Seminar in Cognitive Psychology, 3 credits
• PSYC 5650 Topical Seminar in Applied Psychology, 3 credits
• PSYC 5707 Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience, 3 credits
• PSYC 5717 Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience Lab, 1 credits
• PSYC 5800 Teaching in the Psychological Sciences, 3 credits
• PSYC 5801 Teaching in the Psychological Sciences: Practicum I (3 hr, repeated 2 times), 6 credits
• PSYC 5950 Methods of Psychological Research, 3 credits
• PSYC 6660 Grant Writing, 3 credits
• PSYC 5960 Thesis, 6 credits

The PhD in Experimental Psychology concentration requires 39 credits distributed as follows:

Doctoral Program Requirements (39 credits):

• PSYC 5825 Psychopathology, 3 credits
• PSYC 6801 Teaching in the Psychological Sciences: Practicum II (3 hr, repeated 3 times), 9 credits
• PSYC 7000 Doctoral Preliminary Project, 3 credits
• PSYC 7500 Cultural Anthropological Applications, 3 credit or PSYC 7770 Diversity in the Psychological Sciences, 3 credits
• Guided Electives, 9 credits
• PSYC 7960 Dissertation, 12 credits

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Tennessee Psychology Doctorate Programs

Students who are interested in a doctoral degree in psychology will find some excellent options in Tennessee. Below is information about available Ph.D. programs, how to earn your doctoral degree in psychology, and how to get your license after you have completed your program.

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• Tennessee Doctorate Salary Outlook

Quick Facts:

• The University of Tenessee was ranked by Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors for 2018.
• Vanderbilt University has the highest graduation rate in the state at 92%.
• 16 schools in Tenessee offer some form of advanced degree in psychology.
• Vanderbilt’s Clinical Psychology program is ranked 14th in the nation.
• Tennesse University boasts the lowest net price in the state at $9.614.

List of PsyD Degree Programs in Tennessee

There are currently no PsyD programs in the state of Tennessee.

SEE ALSO:   5+ Online PsyD Programs

Other Psychology Doctorates in Tennessee

Students who want to pursue a psychology career in academia or research might prefer to earn their Ph.D. Popular programs in Tennessee include:

The University of Tennessee Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Knoxville offers an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology that is designed to train highly competent clinical psychologists who can make vital contributions to the profession and society as teachers, researchers, and clinicians. Each student in this five-year program receives intensive training in psychological assessment, research, psychotherapy, and teaching. The faculty approach clinical work from many psychological perspectives, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, systemic, and emotion-focused.

• Institution type : Public
• Main campus : Knoxville
• Annual tuition : $13,380 in-state, $31,798 out-of-state
• Degrees offered : Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
• Accreditation : APA
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Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University offers a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology that is based on the scientist-professional training model. It is a five-year, APA-accredited program that develops ethical, competent psychology practitioners who are facilitators of learning. Students graduate with a multicultural point of view and are skilled at integrating science and practice in many settings and modalities. Students are prepared for dynamic careers in health service psychology, research, consultation and to be change agents in the field.

• Main campus : Nashville
• Annual tuition : $6,300 in-state, $16,500 out-of-state
• Degrees offered : Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University offers an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences in these concentrations – Clinical Science; Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience; Cognitive in Context; Developmental Science; Neuroscience; and Quantitative Methods. The Clinical Science program focuses on the clinical scientist training model, with the major goal of training clinical scientists. All students complete a core of required research, coursework, and clinical training. This includes coursework in biological, social, cognitive, and affective aspects of behavior; human development; individual differences; and research design and statistics.

• Institution type : Private
• Annual tuition : $40,000
• Degrees offered : Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences

The University of Memphis

The University of Memphis offers a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology that has been accredited since 1972. The program focuses on a scientist and practitioner model and puts a strong emphasis on research. Students who have strong interests in psychological research and academic-focused career goals are the ideal fit with the clinical faculty. The program is five-years in length and offers many excellent clinical training opportunities, including supervised internships at the Psychological Services Center, as well as a variety of training opportunities in the local community.

• Main campus : Memphis
• Annual tuition : $5,120 in-state, $8,448 out-of-state

How to Become a Practicing Clinical Psychologist in Tennessee

The first step on your journey to becoming a licensed psychologist in the state of Tennessee is completing your education. You will first need to complete your bachelor’s degree which will often take four years going full-time to achieve the 120 credit hours. While majoring in psychology can help in your higher education, it is not a requirement at this level.

After achieving a bachelor’s degree, many students will choose to get a standalone master’s degree in psychology. This can help give you an advantage on your doctorate admissions but is not required as it can be part of your doctorate program. A standalone master’s degree will take 35 to 45 credit hours to achieve and often takes about one to two hours when attending full-time.

The final step in your educational journey to achieve your license to practice is completing your PsyD or P.h.D in psychology. Completion of this degree usually takes four to eight year’s when a student is attending full-time. To be able to qualify for a license in Tennessee you must receive your doctorate from a program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association or one that has been approved by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Programs will also need to include a 12-month internship in the final year.

Once you have completed your educational requirement, you will need to complete a few more steps before obtaining your license.

• After completing your doctorate program, you will need to submit your Psychologist Application to the Board for review. You will need to indicate that you are applying for an HSP designation. Before submitting your application, you will need to complete a  criminal background check  and submit it with your application. Other materials you will need to include are a  Declaration of Citizenship Form , a  Mandatory Practitioner Profile , and at least three letters of recommendation for directors and supervisors of your internship. You will need to send your official transcripts as well as a fee of $85.
• If you plan to complete your postdoctoral supervised professional experience in the state, you may or may not be required to obtain a provisional license from the board. Check with your supervisor, and if you need one, you should apply when you submit your official application. To obtain this license, you will have to include more forms with your  Psychologist Application  and pay an additional fee of $125.
• You will need to complete the required hours of supervised professional experience. In total, you will need 3,800 hours, though 1,900 should be completed during the internship portion of your doctorate program. The other 1,900 hours will need to be earned after the completion of your doctoral degree. Once completed you will need to notify the board.
• The final step to obtaining your license in Tennessee is taking and passing the required psychology licensing exams. This will include the  Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology , which is a multiple choice test that you will need to score 500 or higher. The test costs $687.50 in fees. After passing the EPPP exam, you will need to take the Tennessee ethics and jurisprudence exam. This exam is open book and requires a 90% or higher to pass.

Tennessee Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

Starting salaries for a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Tennessee begin at $42,400 and run up to about $104,910 making the average $74,280.

SEE ALSO: Tennessee Clinical Psychologist Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for Clinical Psychologists is  $77,000 , making Tennessee only slightly under the national average. The field is continuing to grow in the state, making a clinical psychology a career with a stable future.

Psychology Doctoral Programs in Tennessee

There are several Doctoral Programs in Psychology in Tennessee, all of which are of high quality and some of which are world class. All of the programs listed below are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and most offer students several types of financial support that allow students to complete programs with little or no student debt.

East Tennessee State University

College of arts and sciences.

Founded in 1911 as a rural teacher college, East Tennessee State University became a part of the Tennessee public university system in 1963 and has become a well respected member of that system over the past several decades. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has emerged from the shadow of its larger cousin to the southeast and has brought liberal arts, medical, business and pharmacy education to East Tennessee’s southern border of Appalachia. The Princeton Review listed ETSU as one of America’s “Best Value” colleges in recent years. ETSU works closely with the nearby James H. Quillen Veterans’ Administration Medical Center at Mountain Home where many of ETSU’s psychology doctoral students gain internships in clinical psychology practice.

Psychology, Clinical Psychology Concentration, M.A./Ph.D.

ETSU’s clinical psychology program focuses on research and clinical training that is interdisciplinary. The program operates according to a scientist-practitioner model that emphasizes rural behavioral health and includes psychology masters programs. ETSU maintains a cooperative relationship with the local community and surrounding region based on research but adapted for local culture. Every student completes a general clinical training curriculum in addition to the basics of psychology, resulting in a program that is highly structured in the first two years and is more highly structured than many other programs. Students are able to individualize their chosen programs through the choice of electives, research emphasis and the externships placements available to them. ETSU generally accepts six students in the doctoral program each year and students receive some type of stipend at least for the first two years of their programs. Student support includes not only a stipend but also tuition waivers in most cases. In the final two years of the program, student support includes community grants, teaching assistantships, community training or faculty grants. All enrolled students have received at least four years of student support over the history of the program.

Accreditation

• East Tennessee State University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program received accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) effective April 17, 2012. The university is regionally accredited.

Contact 420A Rogers-Stout Hall Box 70649 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-4703 Email: [email protected] Program Website

Tennessee State University

College of education, psychology department.

Tennessee State University (TSU) is located in the state capitol of Nashville. TSU is a land grant university and a historically black school. As such, it is the only publicly funded historically black university in the state. Founded in 1912, TSU gained university status in 1951. Tennessee State University now has more than 9,000 students who originate in 46 states and 45 countries. Today, the institution exists as a 1979 court ordered merger between Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Nashville, a traditionally white institution. The merger resulted in a downtown Nashville campus, making it more convenient for those living or working in or near the heart of Nashville.

Ph.D. in Psychology, Counseling Psychology Concentration

Tennessee State University’s counseling psychology concentration bases its training on a scientist-professional model with the goal of developing competent, ethical practitioners who have the multicultural perspective necessary for integrating science and practice regardless of setting or modality. This is a program that focuses on and balances research and practice to achieve the most beneficial results possible. The program supplies problem solving exercises designed to stimulate systematic inquiry through research with the goal of modifying theory and practice in professional psychology. With these goals in mind, Tennessee State University has designed its PhD program to provide a sound foundation in studying psychology as well as a broad range of practice in research methodology and the knowledge and skills useful in executing professional interventions in therapy approaches that include individual, family and group therapy. Students learn a variety of theoretical orientations including cognitive behavior theory (CBT) as well as psychodynamic, systems, integrative and interpersonal theories.

• Tennessee State University’s PhD program with the counseling concentration is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Its school psychology concentration at the PhD level also is accredited by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). Tennessee State University also is regionally accredited.

Contact 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Nashville, Tennessee 37209 Phone: (615) 963-5157 Email: [email protected] Program Website

The University of Memphis

College of arts and sciences, department of psychology.

There are two systems for public higher education in the state of Tennessee. One is the University of Tennessee system that maintains several campuses throughout the state. The other is the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). TBR oversees the function of institutions such as Middle Tennessee State University, East Tennessee State University and Tennessee Technological University, among others. The University of Memphis is TBR’s flagship institution of the TBR organization, which claims more than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending Tennessee universities. The University of Memphis has a total student population of nearly 22,000, almost 4,000 of whom are graduate students.

Clinical Psychology PhD

University of Memphis’ doctoral program in clinical psychology has been accredited by the APA since 1972. The focus of the program is the scientist – practitioner model that strongly emphasizes research so the university favors applicants to this program who share a strong interest in research, both for their education program and for their future career goals. The clinical program maintains membership in an alliance of research oriented doctoral programs and internships, the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. The three primary research areas on which the program focuses are Clinical Health Psychology, Child and Family Studies and Psychotherapy Research. The program is open only to those students who plan full time study. Students usually receive financial support throughout the program in the form of research assistantships in the early years and clinical practice in the later years of the program. Students also supply community service practice that offers a wide variety of settings including the student health clinic, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, federal prisons, the local VA Medical Center and other local and community agencies.

Counseling Psychology PhD

This is a four year program for full time students. Its goals include training psychologists who will focus on human development in mental health, career development, emotional and social learning and decision making. Students who enter with a master’s degree generally complete required coursework in three years and devote the fourth year to a predoctoral internship as they complete their dissertations. Though the counseling program is not as focused on research as the clinical program, it still operates according to the scientist-practitioner model and includes research in the program. A leading goal of the program is to develop practitioners who are able to help individuals and families achieve whole and rewarding lives. A focus of the program is to train individuals who can work in urban settings with diverse populations. The program admits seven or eight new students each year. Some financial support may be available to several of those students.

• The University of Memphis is regionally accredited and its doctoral program in clinical psychology has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) continuously since 1972. The program is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science and the school is regionally accredited. The APA first accredited the counseling psychology program in 1989.

Contact Department of Psychology 202 Psychology Building Memphis, TN 38152 Phone: (901) 678-2145 Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Blount College, the school that would become the University of Tennessee in the future, was founded in 1794 before Tennessee even became the 16th state in 1796. Known as East Tennessee University (ETU) beginning in 1840, the university received land grant designation in 1869. Today, the Knoxville campus is the largest and primary campus of the University of Tennessee system. Total student population at the Knoxville campus is nearly 28,000. Of those, 6,100 students are postgraduate students. U.S. News and World Report places the University of Tennessee – Knoxville (UTK) at 101 among all national universities and 46th among public institutions. The Knoxville campus is the site of the University of Tennessee Medical Center, a teaching and research hospital that serves all of east Tennessee, western North Carolina and southeastern Kentucky.

UTK’s Department of Psychology strives to balance research, practice, psychological assessment, teaching and psychotherapy. It achieves this balance through the use of “The Tennessee Model of Graduate Education in Clinical Psychology” that integrates practice and research (http://psychology.utk.edu/tnmodel.php). UTK funds all clinical doctoral students in good standing at least for four years and generally for a fifth year as well. Base stipend can be as much as $18,025 that does not include the value of UTK’s waiver of tuition and fees, a combined savings of $13,864. In only one year of the past seven did fewer than 100 percent of all students in the program fail to gain an APA accredited internship. Most students finish the clinical program in either five or six years. These favorable outcomes can be traced in part to UTK’s rigorous student selection process. The program admits seven to nine students each year. Those new students are selected from the top 25 applicants who are invited to visit the campus and spend a day with faculty members and current students.

UTK’s Counseling Psychology program is the 20th oldest in the country in terms of APA accreditation and the third oldest in the Southeast. The program admits five or six students each year to maintain a total and highly diverse student population within the program at 25 – 30. The program operates according to a scientist-practitioner-advocate model that results in building balanced strength in research, practice and extensive psychological knowledge. The training approach produces graduates who are strong behavioral scientists who also are skilled in applying psychological research to counseling practice. The advocacy component focuses on social justice and multiculturalism so that graduates are able to truly serve a diverse client population.

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling

School psychology program, doctor of philosophy degree.

UTK’s School Psychology program focuses on psychological practice within an education framework. The training model is a variation of the Scientist-Practitioner Model that emphasizes data, problem solving and intervention. Graduate students in the School Psychology program gain experience in field based training that includes assessment, intervention, consultation and research. The program strives to train students to view research and practice as equal components of effective operation. The school counseling program offers opportunity for graduate assistantships as well as fellowships for full time students. The School Psychology Program requires full time study.

• All three of these doctoral programs have been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for varying lengths of time. The clinical program has been APA accredited since 1949. The APA has accredited the counseling program since 1980. It also accredits the school psychology program.

Contact Department of Psychology Austin Peay Building University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 Phone: (865) 974-3328 Email: [email protected] Psychology department Clinical PhD program Counseling PhD program

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences 535 Jane and David Bailey Education Complex 1122 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3452 Phone: (865) 974-8145 Program Website

Vanderbilt University

College of arts and science, department of psychology.

Founded in 1873, Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee’s state capital. The institution has been highly respected throughout its entire history. U.S. News and World Report ranks Vanderbilt as 17th among all national universities and the school is also included on our list of the Top 50 Universities to Earn a Psychology Degree . Further, the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks Vanderbilt as 49th of the world’s best universities. Today’s name originates with “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided a $1 million endowment in an effort to heal the scars of the Civil War even though he had never been to the South at the time. Vanderbilt’s attractions include a highly ranked medical school and regional medical center teaching hospital.

U.S. News and World Report ranks Vanderbilt’s Clinical Science Program as 14th in the entire country. To say that Vanderbilt is selective in student selection is to commit gross understatement. The Clinical Science admits four to nine new students each year but receives nearly 400 applications to the Clinical Science program for an acceptance rate of less than two percent. All students begin with core training in research, coursework and clinical training. Beyond that, students are able to choose to concentrate in one of several areas if they choose. Those areas of concentration include psychopathology, developmental disabilities, clinical neuroscience, basic emotional processes, prevention and intervention, health psychology and quantitative analysis. Vanderbilt offers full student support including waiving the $41,000 annual tuition.

Accreditation Vanderbilt’s Clinical Science program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Contact Vanderbilt University PMB 407817 2301 Vanderbilt Place Nashville, TN 37240-7817 Phone: (615) 322-0060 Email: [email protected] Program Website

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Counseling psychology doctoral program.

The links below provide as a means of introducing you to the Counseling Psychology Concentration of the Doctoral Program in Psychology, at Tennessee State University. The links contains information about the student handbook, practicum placement, previous internship placements, FAQ, and other information to help you understand the program.

Counseling Psychology Curriculum Areas

The Counseling Psychology Concentration includes instruction for all graduate students in curricular areas through a series of courses and applied and research experiences: Counseling Psychology Core Foundation which includes the Scientific and Professional Ethics and Standards, Research Core Foundation, and the Practice Core Courses related to each of these areas are detailed below:

Counseling Psychology Core Foundation - 24 semester hours - required

PSYC7050 Ethics & Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology (3 hrs.) PSYC7150 Change Processes: Theory, Research, & Efficacy (3 hrs.) PSYC7255 Psychopathology (3 hrs.)

PSYC7256 Assessment of Psychopathology (3 hrs.) PSYC7555 Individuals: Assessment, Theory & Intervention (3 hrs.) PSYC7556 Couples, Families & Systems: Assessment, Theory & Intervention (3 hrs.) PSYC7557 Supervision: Assessment, Theory & Intervention (3 hrs.) PSYC7750 Career Development Theories, Methods & Contemporary Issues (3 hrs.)

Research Core Foundation- 12 semester hours -required PSYC7136 Statistics & Computer Applications to Research (3 hrs.) PSYC7137 Advanced Statistics & Research Methods (3 hrs.) PSYC7530 Consultation & Program Evaluation (3 hrs.) PSYC7730 Qualitative Methods & Research (3 hrs.)

Practice Core- 12 semester hours - required PSYC7160 Prepracticum (1 hr.) PSYC7260 Practicum (Internal) (1 hr.) PSYC7365 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (2 hrs.) PSYC7366 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (2 hrs.) PSYC7367 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (3 hrs.) PSYC7368 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (3 hrs.)

College of Education Requirement- 3 semester hours PSYC7270 Multicultural Counseling (3 hrs.) OR EDCI6300 Multicultural Education (3 hrs.)

Electives- Minimum 9 semester hours PSYC6550 Health Psychology (3 hrs.) PSYC6560 Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (3 hrs.) PSYC7170 Social Psychology: Research in Gender Roles (3 hrs.) PSYC7280 Teaching of Psychology (3 hrs.) (Required of all doctoral students who wish to teach) PSYC7790 Internship Preparation Seminar (3 hrs.) PSYC7901 Special Topics: Psychopharmacology (3 hrs.) PSYC7902 Special Topics: Adult Development (3 hrs.) PSYC7369 Summer specialty practice (1 hr.) PSYC7558 Supervision Practicum (1 hr.)

Military Specialization (Specialization only available for students admitted in Fall 2016 or earlier): PSYC 7170 Social Psychology: Research in Gender Roles (3 hrs.) PSYC 7559 Assessment, Theory & Interventions With Military Service Members and Families (3 hrs.) PSYC 7760 Trauma & Crisis Interventions (3 hrs.)

Other specializations may be developed in the future. Students are not required to identify a specialization and may choose any approved electives.

Other Requirements: PSYC8110 Dissertation (6-15hrs.) PSYC8095 Pre-doctoral Internship (0 hrs.) PSYC8096 Pre-doctoral Internship (0 hrs.) PSYC8097 Pre-doctoral Internship (0 hrs.) (Beginning Fall 2012, the Pre-doctoral Internship classes will be 3 hours each)

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Previous Internship Sites 2000-2001  Meharry Medical Center: Nashville, TN Purdue University Counseling Center, West Lafayette, IN University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center: Pittsburgh, PA Special Needs Facility, TN Department of Corrections: Nashville, TN University of Memphis Student Development Center: Memphis, TN Special Needs Facility, TN Department of Corrections: Nashville, TN

2001-2002  Southern Mississippi Psychological Consortium: Hattiesburg, MS University of Texas Health Sciences: Galveston, TX Allegheny General Medical Hospital: Pittsburg, PA Meharry Medical Center: Nashville, TN

2002-2003  University of Missouri Counseling Center: Columbia, MO Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, Alvin York VAMC: Nashville, TN University of Memphis Student Development Center: Memphis, TN University of Memphis Student Development Center: Memphis, TN Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, Adult Psychiatry: Nashville, TN University of California Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara, CA Georgia State University Counseling Center: Atlanta, GA Washington State University Counseling Center: Pullman, WA

2003-2004  Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN VAMC- Mountain Home: Mountain Home, TN 2004-2005  University of Notre Dame Counseling Center: South Bend, IN VAMC - Mountain Home: Mountain Home, TN Colorado State University Counseling Center: Fort Collins, CO University of Cincinnati Counseling Center: Cincinnati, OH Southern Illinois University Counseling Center: Carbondale, IL Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN Meharry Medical Center: Nashville, TN Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, Adult Psychiatry: Nashville, TN  

2005-2006   Florida State University Counseling Center: Tallahassee, FL VAMC- Houston: Houston, TX USAF Maxwell Air Force Base: Montgomery, AL University of Pennsylvania Counseling Center: Philadelphia, PA University of Florida Counseling Center: Gainesville, FL Central California Psychological Consortium: Central, CA  

2006-2007   University of Southern Illinois Counseling Center: Carbondale, IL University of Memphis Counseling Center, Memphis, TN Creighton University Counseling Center: Omaha, NE Vanderbilt University Child Guidance Center: Nashville, TN University of Southern Illinois Counseling Center: Carbondale, IL Guidance Center: Murfreesboro, TN 

2007-2008   Hutchings Psychiatric Center: Syracuse, NY Wayne State University: Detroit, MI Princeton House (Princeton University): Princeton, NJ University of Michigan Counseling Center: Ann Arbor, MI Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Adult Psychiatry: Nashville, TN Meier Clinic: Wheaton, IL Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN

2008-2009   Jefferson County Internship Consortium: Louisville, KY Arkansas Behavioral Health Services Division: Little Rock, AR Augusta VA Medical Center: Augusta, GA Vanderbilt/VA Consortium-VA Medical Center: Nashville, TN Clayton Center: Atlanta, GA University of Missouri Counseling Center: Columbia, MO Village for Families and Children: Hartford, CT Meharry Medical Center: Nashville, TN Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN Augusta VA Medical Center: Augusta, GA

2009-2010   Dutchess County Dept. of Mental Hygiene: Poughkeepsie, NY University of North Dakota Counseling Center: Grand Forks, ND Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Grand Rapids, MI Univ. of Rochester Counseling Center: Rochester, NY Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN Coleman-Portage Children's Center: Akron, OH

2010-2011  Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN Portia Bell Humme Behavior Health Center, California Central Alabama VA Health Center: Alabama Tripler Army Medical Center: Hawaii 2011-2012 Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN

2013-2014 Vanderbilt/VA Consortium, VU PCC: Nashville, TN University of Kansas University of Houston  University of Washington

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	Aug 24, 2024   2015-2017 Graduate Catalog     2015-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Psychology Major The doctoral program offered by the Department of Psychology includes two concentrations: Counseling Psychology and School Psychology. Both concentrations seek to prepare graduates for licensure as Counseling Psychologists and School Psychologists as established by the State Board of Examiners in Psychology - Division of Health Related Boards and the Tennessee Board of Education, respectively. Prior graduate course work and the student’s goals and objectives are considered in determining annual admissions and the individual student’s program of study. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will: Have an advanced knowledge of psychology. Demonstrate knowledge of human behavior with a multicultural perspective. Have knowledge of research, statistics, and evaluation methods that will enable them to conduct research, publish,present research, and use research to improve psychological knowledge, practice, and understanding. Acquire knowledge of and experience with information sources and technology relevant to psychological practice,research, and education. Be prepared to be ethical scientist-practitioners by demonstrating knowledge of ethical standards, legal mandates, laws, and professional standards in practice, service, and personal endeavors. Effectively integrate formal academic knowledge, theory and research with the delivery of psychological services and education in a variety of professional settings and to a multicultural clientele. Value personal and professional growth, cultural diversity,societal awareness and respect for others. Admissions Requirements A master’s degree in psychology, counseling, school psychology, or a related area is required. There is a ceiling on the number of students admitted to the program in a given year. All applicants must submit the following materials to the Graduate School Office by December 1st for admission in the Fall: An application for admission to the Graduate School. Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 at the Master’s level is required. Quantitative and Verbal Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Millers Analogy Test (MAT) are required.While both the GRE and MAT are acceptable, the GRE is strongly preferred. The minimal acceptable standards for admission are 3.25 Master’s GPA. A typical GRE score for students in the program is 150 (Verbal) and 147 (Quantitative). However, the program does recognize that multiple factors impact scores and that scores do not represent all of a student’s unique abilities. Students with scores below these averages are welcome to apply. Exceptions may be considered for applicants with extraordinary qualities who have demonstrated excellence in the field of work or research, and who add diversity to the program.However, a student whose GRE scores are significantly lower than others in the program or whose MAT is less than 425 is not normally considered for admission. Conditional admission is not offered at the Doctoral level. A work history, that is a curriculum vitae that includes work experience and research experience. Three letters of recommendation submitted on the doctoral recommendations forms distributed by the Graduate School. A supplemental application to the Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)program. Selection of students for the Doctoral Program in Psychology is highly competitive. Applicants whose materials are received by the December 1st deadline will be evaluated by the respective program committees that will select the applicants to be interviewed on the campus in early February. An interview is required for admission. In keeping with the Uniform Notification Date established by the American Psychological Association, if selected for admission, the applicant will be notified and must respond not later than April 15th to the offer. Admissions are based upon the following criteria: Past academic performance as indicated by undergraduate and graduate grade point average, test scores, and course work at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Psychology. Research and scholarly pursuits as demonstrated by research involvement, presentations, publications, and writing sample. Counseling and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by work experiences including practicum and internships as well as work in the fields of counseling, school psychology, other professional activities, and supervised experiences. Goodness of fit between the goals of the applicant and the goals of the program. Commitment to the field as evidenced by licensure or certification in Psychology or Education as well as involvement in professional associations. Experience with diverse populations. General Departmental Requirements In order to obtain the Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology in Counseling or School Psychology a student must successfully complete the following: A minimum of sixty-six (66) semester hours of approved coursework for either the Counseling Psychology concentration or School Psychology concentration beyond the master’s degree. A residency consisting of two (2) consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment (a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester). A written qualifying examination. A written comprehensive examination and an oral examination. An approved internship (explained below). A dissertation (explained below). A 2000 hour (minimum) pre-doctoral internship is required of the Ph. D.in both Counseling and School Psychology concentrations.Placement of our students in acceptable internships has traditionally occurred, however, obtaining an internship is based upon a national selection process and the University does not guarantee the availability of or selection for an internship. APA approved internships are mandatory for students in the Counseling Psychology concentration except in extenuating circumstances (e.g.,geographically bound, family circumstances, etc.). Students seeking this exception must make their desire known in writing to the Program Coordinator as soon as they become aware of the need to for such an alternative. In this case, the internship must be listed in the Association of pre- and Post-Doctoral Internship Center (APPIC) directory. In order to fulfill the internship requirement, out-of-state relocation maybe necessary. Dissertation A student may not enroll in Dissertation until the semester after s/he has successfully completed the comprehensive examination. Once enrolled, the student must continuously re- enroll each semester until the dissertation is successfully completed and defended. Only research that is of an original nature will be accepted. It is required that the dissertation proposal be approved prior to application for internship. Counseling Psychology Concentration The doctoral concentration in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. It is also a designated Doctoral Program in Psychology of the American Association of State Psychology Boards (AASPB) and is listed in the Council for the National Register of Heath Service Providers in Psychology. The Counseling Psychology concentration is designed for students seeking training as Scientist-Professionals. The Concentration requires a minimum of sixty-six (66) semester hours. These hours include core courses in education, psychology, specialty electives, practicum and dissertation. Typically students complete the following prerequisite course work in their master’s program prior to entry into the doctoral program: statistics, theories of counseling, counseling techniques, social psychology, career counseling, physiological psychology, intelligence testing, history and systems of psychology, psychometrics, developmental psychology, and theories of personality. It is the doctoral student’s responsibility, upon acceptance of an offer, to forward to the Program Coordinator a copy of the student’s official transcripts and other materials such as syllabi so that the Department can review the student’s prior work to insure that such graduate work has been completed and to recommend needed courses. A student enrolled in the Counseling Psychology concentration may take the Qualifying Examination for the doctoral degree only after completing all prerequisite master’s level courses, and Statistics and Computer Applications for Research ( PSYC 7136   ). Program of Study PSYC 7270 - Multicultural Counseling: Theory, Research, & Intervention (3) PSYC 7136 - Statistics & Computer Applications to Research (3) PSYC 7137 - Advanced Statistics & Research Methods (3) PSYC 7730 - Qualitative Research (3) PSYC 7150 - Change Processes: Theory, Research & Efficacy (3) PSYC 7160 - Pre-Practicum (1) PSYC 7255 - Psychopathology (3) PSYC 7256 - Assessment of Psychopathology (3) PSYC 7260 - Practicum (1) PSYC 7535 - Consultation and Program Evaluation (3) PSYC 7050 - Ethics & Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology (3) PSYC 7365 - Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (2) PSYC 7366 - Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (2) PSYC 7367 - Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (3) PSYC 7368 - Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Psychology (3) PSYC 7555 - Assessment, Theory & Interventions with Individuals (3) PSYC 7556 - Assessment, Theory & Interventions with Couples, Families & Systems (3) PSYC 7557 - Assessment, Theory & Interventions in Supervision (3) PSYC 7750 - Career Development: Theories, Methods & Contemporary Issues (3) Electives: 9 Courses completed as electives may be taken to satisfy the program elective requirement or may be taken under the specialization sequences. Current specialization sequences are as follows: Military Specialization: PSYC 7170 - Social Psychology: Research in Gender Roles (3) PSYC 7559 - Assessment, Theory & Interventions with Military Service Members and Families (3) PSYC 7760 - Trauma & Crisis Interventions (3) Dissertation: 6-15 PSYC 8110 - Dissertation (3) Prior to enrolling in PSYC 8110   , students must have successfully completed comprehensive examinations. Once students begin the dissertation, they must register for PSYC 8110    every semester until the dissertation is complete and defended. After the fifth registration for dissertation, students register in “Dissertation Continuation” at a reduced fee. Doctoral Internship: 3-3-3 PSYC 8095   , PSYC 8096   , PSYC 8097    Internship (Counseling Psychology) The successful completion of one year, full-time internship or a two year half-time internship in Psychology at a site approved by the Program Coordinator of Counseling Psychology is required for the awarding of the degree. Students must enroll in PSYC 8095   , PSYC 8096   , PSYC 8097    during the internship year. 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Degree Programs in Tennessee University Of Tennessee Psychology Graduate Program UT Knoxville Ranks #3 for Best Psychology Programs in Tennessee in 2019 2024 Rankings of the Best Psychology Degree Programs in Tennessee COMMENTS Ph.D. Program Learn about the APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. The program follows The Tennessee Model and trains students in research, assessment, psychotherapy, and teaching. Dept of Psychological Sciences and Counseling In 2021, the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (CCPTP) recognized the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology Program at Tennessee State University as the Outstanding Graduate Training Program for its demonstrated excellence in promoting diversity, inclusion, and advocacy within the program and the communities in which the TSU program ... Ph.D. Psychology Learn about the scientist-professional model of training, the multicultural perspective, and the research interests of the faculty at Tennessee State University. The program is accredited by APA and AASPB and offers a wide range of settings and modalities for graduates. Ph.D. Program The Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), was the first doctoral program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) under a scientist-practitioner-advocate training model1. We believe rigorous science and competent practice are central to the roles of counseling psychologists and our ... Programs Ph.D. Program - Counseling Psychology . The Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), is proud to be the first doctoral program to be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) under a scientist-practitioner-advocate training model. Program: Psychology Major, PhD Graduate School. 111 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996. Phone: 865-974-2475. Email: [email protected]. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Knoxville, Tennessee 37996. 865-974-1000. The flagship campus of the University of Tennessee System and partner in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway . Program: Psychology Major, PhD Graduate Catalog, Catalog, Graduate, Graduate School, Majors, College, Programs, Degrees, UTK, UT, Course Catalog, Undergraduate Catalog, University of Tennessee, 2014-2015 ... The PhD program in psychology with a concentration in experimental psychology is designed to allow students to select from a variety of specializations oriented toward ... The Doctoral Program The Psychological Sciences program focuses on psychological theory and the development of original empirical research. Students are admitted to work toward the Ph.D. degree in the following areas: Clinical Science. Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. Cognition in Context. Cognitive Psychology in Context. Developmental Science. Program: Psychology, Counseling Psychology Concentration, Ph.D It is also a designated Doctoral Program in Psychology of the American Association of State Psychology Boards (AASPB) and is listed in the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. The Counseling Psychology concentration is designed for students seeking training as Scientist-Professionals. 2023-2024 Top Doctor of Psychology Programs in Tennessee Explore doctor of psychology programs and graduate schools offering PhD psychology degrees. Find the best psychology programs for you with government statistics and graduate student reviews. Compare the top doctor of psychology graduate schools in Tennessee. Graduate Programs Psychology The primary mission of the PhD Concentration in Experimental Psychology at East Tennessee State University is to provide students with broad and general training in translational research in the psychological sciences, including the areas of developmental, cognitive, and social psychology, personality, affective behavior, and behavioral ... Department of Psychology The Psychology Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various areas of psychology, including clinical, counseling, and neuroscience. Learn more about the department's research, faculty, and students on their website. School Psychology The school psychology doctoral program provides advanced training to work as a professional psychologist in schools and other settings. The program utilizes an ecological-contextual orientation in working with children, schools and families. The doctoral concentration in School psychology requires a minimum of sixty-six (63) semester hours. School Psychology PhD The School Psychology Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville offers an Education Specialist (EdS) degree and a Doctoral (PhD) degree. Both programs will prepare graduates to work to improve the quality of services for children and youth in a variety of settings. Both programs are offered on campus. Online options are not available. Graduate Program Information UTC's Department of Psychology offers two graduate programs. You can learn about both of these programs via the links in the navigation bar to the left. Psychology. Psychology. 540 McCallie Ave. ... A comprehensive, community-engaged campus of the University of Tennessee System and partner in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway. Best Tennessee PsyD & PhD Psychology Programs with Clinical Online Vanderbilt University has the highest graduation rate in the state at 92%. 16 schools in Tenessee offer some form of advanced degree in psychology. Vanderbilt's Clinical Psychology program is ranked 14th in the nation. Tennesse University boasts the lowest net price in the state at $9.614. Psychology Doctoral Programs in Tennessee Phone: (615) 322-0060. Email: [email protected]. Program Website. The psychology graduate programs listed represent the types of degrees and quality of the breadth of PhD psychology programs available in Tennessee. All are well respected choices among Doctoral Programs in Psychology in Tennessee. Admissions The Department of Psychology admits graduate students to one of four programs in three areas: Clinical Psychology (PhD only), Counseling Psychology (PhD only) and Experimental Psychology (both MA and PhD). The Experimental Program has several concentrations, including Cognitive and Developmental Sciences, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social. Program Information Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program. The links below provide as a means of introducing you to the Counseling Psychology Concentration of the Doctoral Program in Psychology, at Tennessee State University. The links contains information about the student handbook, practicum placement, previous internship placements, FAQ, and other information ... Counseling and Psychology M.A. and Ed.S. Degrees Application Deadline. Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1st for the M.A. or Ed.S. degree programs will be given priority consideration for admission. In-person interviews will be conducted in February and March, with selection finalized by April 15. Admissions Requirements 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog. Psychology Our Ph.D. program in Counseling and Supervision prepares and enhances students' capacity for skill development and critical thinking as they go on to become clinicians, supervisors, educators, advocates, scholars, leaders, and program evaluators within the counseling profession. Faculty emphasize a dynamic and collaborative learning ... Ph.D. Program The Ph.D. Program in Experimental Psychology is designed to allow students to select from a variety of specializations oriented toward careers in research, teaching, and application of psychology in academic, institutional, or industrial settings. The program is flexible, individualized, and emphasizes a professional apprenticeship model of ... Program: Psychology, Counseling Psychology Concentration, Ph.D The doctoral program offered by the Department of Psychology includes two concentrations: Counseling Psychology and School Psychology. Both concentrations seek to prepare graduates for licensure as Counseling Psychologists and School Psychologists as established by the State Board of Examiners in Psychology - Division of Health Related Boards ... 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