Honors Programs
Departmental Honors
The Psychology Honors Program offers qualifying Psychology majors the opportunity to enrich their learning experience in the department through honors courses, independent study, a senior thesis, and extracurricular learning experiences. Learn more here.
Helen Hardin University Honors
The overall goal of the Helen Hardin Honors College is to cultivate a community of intellectually curious and motivated students, while providing opportunities for success while at the University of Memphis and after graduation. There are many advantages associated with membership in the Honors College. Learn more here.
University of Memphis Psi Chi Chapter
Psi Chi is the international Honor Society in Psychology with the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is awarded to graduate and undergraduate men and women who make the study of psychology one of their major interests and meet the qualifications. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. .
Research Scholars
Undergraduate students involved in research may earn the "Undergraduate Research Scholar" designation on their transcripts and receive an honor cord to wear at graduation.  This is achieved by conducting research and participating in three symposia, conferences, or publications. Prior to graduation, qualifying students must submit information about their work to the Honors College. Learn more here.
Departmental Awards
The Addington Award: The Addington Award is given to the outstanding senior psychology major in honor of Milton Addington, a former faculty member. The winner is selected on the basis of grades, contribution to the department, and an interview with Mrs. Addington and a representative of the benefactor. This honor carries a monetary award.
The Chi Beta Phi Award: The Chi Beta Phi award is given each year to the graduating senior who has the highest grade point average.
Completion of the Psychology Honors Program
When you have completed 15 hours of Honors work in Psychology, including the Senior Thesis (or are about to graduate and are about to complete the honors work), you must submit an Application Form listing all of your psychology honors courses. This form should be submitted to the Honors Coordinator, Dr. Deranda Lester, one month before you plan to graduate. Your transcript will then show the designation 'With Honors in Psychology'.