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
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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.
- Psychology M.S.
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Admission DeadlineSpring 2025
- New Students: January 5
- Returning Students: January 15
- New Students: May 1
- Returning Students: May 25
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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.
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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.
- The following document should be uploaded through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal:
- GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful
submission of the admission application.
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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
Degree Requirements
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Psychology, M.S.Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Psychology M.S. Faculty
Robert A. Bartsch
Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3294
Email: bartsch@uhcl.edu
Office: B2617-12
Ira K. Blake
Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3329
Email: blake@uhcl.edu
Office: B1508.12
Giazú Enciso Domínguez
Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: giazuenciso@uhcl.edu
Office: B2329.13
Beth Hentges
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3308
Email: hentges@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.05
Angela Kelling
Associate Professor of Psychology and Program Director of Behavioral Science,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3488
Email: KellingA@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617-141
Nicholas Kelling
Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3443
Email: kelling@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.08
David H. Malin
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3339
Email: malin@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.12
Georgina Moreno
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.10
Kelsey James
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3428
Email: jamesk@uhcl.edu
Office: A1307-17
Amanda Johnston
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3393
Email: johnston@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.06
Steven Sutherland
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3474
Email: sutherland@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.08
Christine Walther
Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3463
Email: walther@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.10
Christopher P. Ward
Department Chair of Psychology and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3303
Email: wardchris@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.05