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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 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.

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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:

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


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.
  • 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


Degree Requirements

Interested in discovering the classes you'll need to take to earn your degree from the College of Human Science and Humanities at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out now.

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Graduate Deadlines
  • Fall
    New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
    Returning UHCL Students - August 15
  • Spring
    New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
    Returning UHCL Students - January 15
  • Summer
    New 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
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • 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

University of Houston-Clear Lake

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

About UHCL

UH-Clear Lake at Pearland

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.

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Psychology M.S. Faculty

Robert Bartsch
Robert A. Bartsch

Robert A. Bartsch

Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3294
Email: bartsch@uhcl.edu
Office: B2617-12

Robert A. Bartsch Faculty Bio

Ira Blake
Ira K. Blake

Ira K. Blake

Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3329
Email: blake@uhcl.edu
Office: B1508.12

Ira K. Blake Faculty Bio

Giazú Enciso Domínguez
Giazú Enciso Domínguez

Giazú Enciso Domínguez

Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Email: giazuenciso@uhcl.edu
Office: B2329.13

Giazú Enciso Domínguez Faculty Bio

Beth Hentges
Beth Hentges

Beth Hentges

Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3308
Email: hentges@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.05

Beth Hentges Faculty Bio

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 2617-141

Angela Kelling Faculty Bio

Nicholas Kelling

Nicholas Kelling

Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3443
Email: kelling@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.08

Nicholas 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

Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.17

Georgina Moreno Faculty Bio

Kelsey K. James
Kelsey James

Kelsey James

Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3428
Email: jamesk@uhcl.edu
Office: A1307-17

Kelsey James Faculty Bio

Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston

Amanda Johnston

Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3393
Email: johnston@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.06

Amanda Johnston Faculty Bio

Nicholas Shaman
Nicholas Shaman

Nicholas Shaman

Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3386
Email: Shaman@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.15

Nicholas Shaman Faculty Bio

Steven Sutherland
Steven Sutherland

Steven Sutherland

Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3474
Email: sutherland@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.08

Steven Sutherland Faculty Bio

Christine Walther
Christine Walther

Christine Walther

Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3463
Email: walther@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.10

Christine Walther 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