Psychology M.S.

Explore Psychology's Endless Possibilities

Pursue advanced studies in the science of psychology and its practical applications with a Master of Science in Psychology at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Our curriculum provides broad training across the major areas of psychology including social, cognitive, developmental and neuroscience, as well as research design and analysis. Additionally, students are able to focus their studies in specialty areas. Students are able to complete either a thesis track to develop skills in conducting independent research or a practicum track where they can gain hands-on experience working with community partners.

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Prepare for a Challenging, Rewarding Career

Insight into human behavior is valuable to many industries. Further tailor your curriculum in UHCL's Master of Science in Psychology to your interests and goals with optional concentrations in:

• Human factors psychology
• Neuroscience and behavior 

Skills from our program apply to careers in social services, non-profits, government, student services, research, community college teaching or to future doctoral study.

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Admission Requirements

University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities wants to help you reach your educational goals. Discover the admissions requirements that will let you become the next UHCL Hawk.

• How to Apply as a Graduate Student
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• Psychology M.S.
• Admission Deadline
  Spring 2025
  

  • New Students: January 5
  • Returning Students: January 15

  Summer 2025
  

  • New Students: May 1
  • Returning Students: May 25
• Application

  Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

  Admission in the Psychology M.S. concentrations (Human Factors and Neuroscience) may be given as an incoming or current UHCL student. Students may initially seek acceptance into the Psychology, M.S. then apply to the concentrations by the deadlines for the following Fall semester. Acceptance into the Psychology, M.S. program does NOT guarantee acceptance into the concentration programs.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
    
    
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
  • Prerequisites: The following prerequisites are required for this degree. Prerequisite courses must be completed before graduate coursework can begin.
    • PSYC 2301 or equivalent (three hours).
    • Course in statistics. Students whose undergraduate work does not include three hours in statistics must take PSYC 4370 or PSYC 4371.
    • Students are expected to demonstrate graduate-level writing ability. Those students whose writing is deemed unacceptable will be advised to take remedial courses.
  • Required Individual Review Supplemental Document: (Starting Spring 2025 Term and Beyond)
    • The following document should be uploaded through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal:
      • Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
• Admission Review Process 

  Applicants who have completed the prerequisites with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher or those who have completed advanced degrees will be automatically admitted. Those with a GPA below 3.5 and/or have not completed the prerequisites will be individually reviewed by program faculty, who will make an admission decision based on the application file

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Degree Requirements

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Psychology, M.S.

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