Psychology
To inquire about this program:
Dr. Quinton Wacks | 423.869.6260 | quinton.wacks@lmunet.edu
Departmental website
Most psychology programs focus on only theory and research. At LMU, we focus on all four areas of
psychology--theory, research, self-understanding, and practice--to provide you with the most
comprehensive understanding of the field. And because our program offers an extensive internship
program, you'll get the work experience you need for an immediate job in the field of psychology.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science
Special Features
As a major, you'll study with award-winning professors who have received numerous honors for their work,
including the Houston Award for Excellence in Teaching, the President's Award for Faculty Performance,
a National Science Foundation Grant, and the Lincoln Award for Excellence in Research and Publication.
At LMU, you'll apply what you've learned. All of our majors conduct research projects and present their
findings at conferences. They also get firsthand experience working in psychological services through
our senior internship program.
The program allows you the flexibility to minor in a variety of areas, such as gerontology, sociology,
Appalachian studies or criminal justice, and take coursework in forensic psychology, psychology of
creativity and health psychology.
Course Information
Courses necessary for a psychology major at LMU exceed the requirements of the American Psychological
Association and include:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Adult Development
- Interpersonal & Group Dynamics
- Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
- Human Learning and Cognition
- History and Systems of Psychology
- Theories of Personality
- Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Research in Psychology
- Physiological & Perceptual Psychology
- Counseling Theories & Techniques
- Psychological Test & Measurements
- Experimental Psychology
- Seminar & Internship in Psychological Services
Minors
A minor is also available. The required courses are:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Child & Adolescent Development or Adult Development
- Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
- Human Learning and Cognition
- Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Research in Psychology
Curriculum Information
As a major, you'll take the following sequence of courses:
- Freshman Year
- Introduction to Psychology
- Sophomore Year
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Adult Development
- Interpersonal & Group Dynamics
- Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
- Human Learning and Cognition
- Junior Year
- History and Systems of Psychology
- Theories of Personality
- Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Research in Psychology
- Physiological & Perceptual Psychology
- Senior Year
- Counseling Theories & Techniques
- Psychological Test & Measurements
- Experimental Psychology
- Seminar & Internship in Psychological Services
Internship Opportunities
Students in the program intern at a host of facilities. These include:
- Blount Memorial Hospital Emotional Health & Recovery Center, Maryville, TN
- Corbin Baptist Hospital, Trillium Center, Corbin, KY
- Cornerstone of Recovery, Louisville, TN
- Harlan Hospital Psychiatric Unit, Harlan, KY
- Helen Ross McNabb Center Pointe Program and Child & Youth Center, Knoxville, TN
- Indian Path Pavilion, Kingsport, TN
- Knox County Detention Facility, Knoxville, TN
- Lee County Federal Prison, Lee County, VA
- Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Morristown, TN
- Peninsula Lighthouse Center, Knoxville, TN
- Peninsula Psychiatric Hospital, Alcoa, TN
Career Opportunities
Our graduates who begin their careers immediately after graduation find employment in entry-level
mental health counseling positions; in various fields of psychology, such as health care, business,
corrections; and in psychology-related positions in research.
Alumni Success
Last year, five of our graduates completed their master's degrees from various universities in the region.
- Our graduates are working in mental health areas that include:
- Community mental health
- Substance abuse counseling
- Corrections
- Child and family services
- School psychology and school counseling
- Social services
- Residential treatment facilities
Graduate & Professional Opportunities
LMU'S program has an outstanding reputation among graduate schools in the region. Our graduates
have a very high acceptance rate into Graduate and Professional Programs such as the University of
Tennessee, University of Kentucky, East Tennessee State University and Eastern Kentucky University.
Among employers, our graduates receive top priority and are employed by the top regional treatment
facilities. Most of our graduating seniors receive job offers before they graduate, many from their
internship sites.
Clubs & Organizations
Our majors can participate in a variety of activities through membership in the Psychology Club and
may qualify for membership in Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.
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Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions 423.869.6280
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
"The students that complete their internship wit me are
highly prepared. They exhibit knowledge and
expertise seen in master level students that I supervise
from other universities. This year is no
exception...I can't imagine having any other students
that are more qualified and eager."
Sue Greene, LCSW
Internship Supervisor
Director, Behavioral Health
Morristown Hamblen Hospital
"I have been able to concurrently supervise both a bachelor level intern from Lincoln Memorial
University and master-level interns from the University of Tennessee. It was quite a remarkable
outcome that the LMU student was equally capable to handle herself professionally and clinically
within a treatment environment. This is a definite compliment to LMU's dedication to a curriculum
which emphasizes practice skills and an overall knowledge base which sets the student up for
success in the mental health arena."
Douglas King, Director
Parkwest Hospital Behavioral
Health Center
Knoxville, TN
"My experiences with Lincoln Memorial University students have been excellent. Students are not
only well grounded in psychological theory, but are prepared to face the practical challenges
of the real work environment."
Joan Elliot, Director
Indian Path Pavilion
Kingsport, TN
"From my experiences as a graduate of LMU's psychology program as a mental health counselor
and as a graduate student, I believe I received a better clinical preparation and broader
theoretical base than those I have observed from Graduate and Professional
Programs in the area."
A. D. Reece, III
"Internship has been an awesome
experience, one I am so glad that I had the chance to go
through. I can't imagine coming out of college
without this experience and trying to fid a job. I
am ready for graduate school."
Amy Dugger, class of 2006 |
