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The Department of Psychology at the University of Tennessee boasts the institution's most extensive undergraduate and doctoral programs, earning national acclaim for its exceptional research, distinguished faculty, and outstanding students. With roughly 110 graduate students enrolled across three specialized tracks—Experimental Psychology (featuring focuses in Cognitive and Developmental Science, Social Psychology, and Neuroscience and Behavior) along with two prestigious applied doctoral programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology—the department maintains rigorous academic standards. Additionally, it serves over 900 undergraduate psychology majors, conferring nearly 500 bachelor's degrees each year, accounting for about 25% of the College of Arts and Sciences' undergraduate degrees. Faculty and students alike uphold values of intellectual curiosity, scholarly engagement, constructive discourse, civic duty, and fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures professional growth while advancing psychological science.