Student Experience
The Department of Counseling, Human Development & Family Science offers a variety of support services and engagement opportunities that enhance your educational experiences. From personalized advising to student organizations, our department, college, and university are prepared to help you succeed throughout your UT journey.
Class Load
Students typically take 3 or 4, 3-credit hr courses per semester.
The program intentionally stacks classes in a given semester to give you days to be at your practicum and internship sites.
For example, in a fall semester, you might have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to be at your site or place of work.
Student Support
Cohort model
Often, students receive lots of support through their cohort of students
Faculty
Faculty are always willing to help you navigate whatever you need; just let that need be known
Class time
Professors give plenty of time in class to process experiences and feelings related to activities or content. They also open the door for related conversations.
Life at UT
Finding your community at UT is easy!
We have more than 400 student organizations to join, countless service and leadership opportunities, and events and programs daily, including organizations specific to graduate students.
Chi Sigma Iota
Our program is pleased to host Upsilon Theta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International, the academic and professional honor society for professional counseling.
Life in Knoxville
Knoxville is a vibrant city, with countless local shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Our downtown and Old City areas are particularly exciting for all ages. You will have the opportunity to enjoy festivals and experiences such as the the Market Square Farmers Market, Greek Fest, Mardi Growl, and more!
Knoxville is conveniently located near the Smoky Mountains and has plenty of local outdoor attractions such as Mead’s Quarry, the Tennessee River, and Ijams Nature Center.
We hope to see you here!
You’ll find a place that feels like home the moment you set foot on Rocky Top. Campus is filled with energy and tradition, but it’s also easy to find green spaces and quiet corners for study and relaxation. Just off campus, you’ll find a friendly Southern city and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure.