Psychology?s full-time faculty is licensed by the Arkansas State Boards in their respective fields and come from an experienced and diverse background related to their career experiences. They include licensed psychological examiners, former chief of Mental Health Services in the Missouri Department of Corrections, private counselors/consultants with various community mental health agencies and a local hospital, a director of inpatient forensic services at a state psychiatric hospital, and state law enforcement training academy.

The psychology department at Harding emphasizes excellence in academic coursework as well as a curriculum that leads to a competitive edge in graduate school admittance. Students graduating from Harding are adept at research skills and have the opportunity to produce their own original research to be presented at a professional conference. Most students also take advantage of upper level courses emphasizing practical skills such as Techniques of Counseling, Group Processes, and Field Experience. Through required and elective courses, they are well prepared for the rigors of graduate school in their chosen field.