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 an internship track where they can gain hands-on experience in areas such as college teaching, working with human services, running research studies, or working in student services.
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
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Admission Requirements
So, have we convinced you that University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities is the next step in your pursuit of academic success? Learn what it takes to be admitted to help you reach your educational goals.
The Psychology M.S. program is offering a GRE waiver for those who apply for the Spring 2021, Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semesters only. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied after successful submission of the admission application. Applicants below a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours will be individually reviewed for admission. The waiver does not apply to the Human Factors and Neuroscience and Behavior concentrations.
Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
Degree Plan
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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Spring 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Former UHCL Students - January 5 -
Summer 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Former UHCL Students - May 25 -
Fall 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Former UHCL Students - August 18
Please note, some graduate programs have special requirements and different deadlines from those above. For more information visit How to Apply.
Former UHCL Students and non-degree seeking 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.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer*
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
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
UH-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700
Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.
Psychology M.S. Faculty

Beth Hentges
Department Chair of Psychology and Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3308
Email: hentges@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.05

Angela Kelling
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3488
Email: KellingA@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617-14
Nicholas Kelling
Associate 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
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.17

Amanda Johnston
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3393
Email: johnston@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.06

Desdamona Rios
Associate Professor of Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3457
Email: rios@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.06

Nicholas Shaman
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3386
Email: Shaman@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.15

Steven Sutherland
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3474
Email: sutherland@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.08

Christine Walther
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3463
Email: walther@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.10

Christopher P. Ward
Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3303
Email: wardchris@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.03