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Psychology M.S. with Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration

Explore the Interaction of Biology and Behavior

Develop a keen insight into both psychology and neuroscience to explore the neural basis of human behavior through the Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration at University of Houston-Clear Lake. This area of study is also known as biological psychology, biopsychology or psychobiology. Students in our concentration have numerous opportunities to conduct research, give professional presentations and publish in journals. Our faculty specializes in nicotine dependence, age-related memory impairment and the impact of sleep disorders on information processing.

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Build a Foundation for the Next Step

Graduates with this concentration are well suited to further study in doctoral programs or careers in biomedical research. One of the most important prerequisites needed for both research careers or doctoral admission is research experience. Therefore, this concentration places a strong emphasis on research participation. Students will be expected to be active members of research teams on campus that results in research presentations at professional conferences and culminates in a capstone research experience.


Admission Requirements

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  • Psychology M.S. with a Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration
  • Admission
    Beginning Spring 2026, the Psychology M.S. with Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration will no longer be accepting new students. Students interested in neuroscience are encouraged to apply to the Psychology M.S. Program and work directly with faculty who specialize in neuroscience and behavior. Through this pathway, students can still gain research experience, mentorship, and training in neuroscience as part of their graduate education. For more information, please visit Psychology M.S.


Degree Requirements

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Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration, M.S.


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Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL


Psychology M.S. with Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration Faculty

Angela Kelling
Angela Kelling

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 2121.06

Angela Kelling Faculty Bio

David Malin
David Malin

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

David H. Malin Faculty Bio

Georgina Moreno
Georgina Moreno

Georgina Moreno

Associate Professor of Psychology, M.S. Psychology Program Director,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.10

Georgina Moreno Faculty Bio

Chris Ward
Christopher Ward

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

Christopher P. Ward Faculty Bio