Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

What you'll study

The programme builds a core understanding of psychological principles alongside training in empirical methods. You will study foundational subjects such as:

• Introduction to Psychology and the history of the field
• Research Methods and experimental design
• Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, including data analysis and interpretation
• Biological Bases of Behaviour (neuropsychology and physiological psychology)
• Cognitive Psychology (memory, attention, perception)
• Developmental Psychology across the lifespan
• Abnormal Psychology and psychopathology
• Social and Personality Psychology
• Assessment and Psychological Testing, where you learn psychometrics and measurement
• Applied courses and experiential options such as practicum placements, lab-based research projects and internships with community partners

Upper-level courses typically include a senior seminar or capstone project, opportunities to join faculty research labs, and elective strands that allow specialisation in areas such as clinical/counselling, applied behaviour, cognitive neuroscience, or organisational psychology.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Bachelor’s in Psychology requires a standard undergraduate admission to MTSU. Typical expectations include a completed secondary school diploma or equivalent with a competitive academic record. Applicants are advised to have taken courses in mathematics (for statistics) and a science such as biology. International applicants must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements.

Additional notes: The Psychology programme may have advising sequences or prerequisite courses (for example introductory psychology and introductory statistics) that must be completed in early semesters. Transfer students should consult the department for credit transfer and articulation guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates with a psychology bachelor’s from MTSU pursue a variety of career paths or continue to postgraduate study. Common roles include:

• Research assistant positions in academic, government or private research settings
• Support and case-management roles in mental health and social services
• Human resources, training and organisational development positions
• Roles in education, youth services and community outreach
• Market research, user-experience (UX) and behaviour‑analytic roles in business and tech

Many graduates also use the degree as preparation for further professional training in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or doctoral research programmes.

Why study at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

MTSU offers a psychology programme with an emphasis on both scientific training and practical experience. The department provides access to active research labs, opportunities for undergraduate research, and practicum placements that leverage the university’s proximity to the Nashville region and its broad network of community agencies. Small-group instruction and faculty mentoring are hallmarks of the undergraduate experience, helping students develop research skills, supervision-ready practicum experience and professional preparedness.

Additional advantages: students benefit from a comprehensive liberal-arts framework, advising support for those considering graduate study, and student organisations and honour societies within psychology that support professional development and networking.