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Psychology Honors Program

Why Join Psychology Honors? 

  • Receive the β€œWith Honors in Psychology” on your transcript and diploma.
  • Gain experience in a Psychology lab.
  • Participate in research conferences and develop skills in scientific communication.
  • Work closely with faculty and graduate students on research projects (hint: letters of recommendation).

What do students do in the Honors Program?  

  • Maintain a Psychology GPA of 3.25 or higher.
  • Complete at least 15 credit hours of Psychology honors courses.
  • Participate, at least once, in the Works in Progress Symposium (WIPS, held each Fall on the Memphis campus) or the Student Research Forum (held each Spring on the Memphis campus).
  • Complete an honors thesis based on an individual research project through a lab in the Psychology department. Further details about the thesis area below.

 

Who is eligible? 

  • Any psychology major with a Psychology GPA of 3.25 or more
  • Or freshmen in the University Honors Program

Have questions?   

For more information, please email the Psychology Honors Coordinator, Dr. Deranda Lester (deranda.lester@memphis.edu)

 

To Apply  

Complete this application, email Dr. Deranda Lester (deranda.lester@memphis.edu), or place a paper copy of the application in Dr. Lester’s mailbox (Psychology Building, Room 203).

 

For Students In Psychology Honors 

Find an overview of the thesis at .

Psychology Honors students will need the following forms and information: