Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.A.

The Master of Arts plan in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is designed to offer a two-year terminal degree that prepares students to contribute to an organization’s success by improving the performance and well-being of its employees. Students will learn about individual differences, their assessment and evaluation, and organizational theories and interventions. The program follows the scientist/practitioner model, providing students with knowledge of psychological theories and principles and applying those principles to understand human behavior in organizations. This program will prepare students to enter organizations in both the public and private sector in human resource management, organizational development and management consulting. The degree requires either 42 hours with a thesis, project or internship capstone, or 45 hours with the coursework option.

Admission

The I/O Psychology degree is a popular program, admitting 15-20 students per year. Applicants interested in applying to the master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology should fulfill the following requirements:

1. The expectation is that the GPA over the last 60 hours will be 3.00. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.
2. Coursework Requirement
   • at least 12 hours of upper-level undergraduate courses consisting of 3 hours of Introduction to Statistics and
   • 9 hours of any combination of Psychology, Business, Sociology, or Anthropology
   • If some of these courses have not been taken, applicants are still eligible to apply if all other expected requirements are met, but they will be required to take these prerequisite classes while enrolled.
3. CV/Resume describing previous education, work experience, relevant coursework, relevant volunteer activities, any honors, published papers, or other relevant life experiences. Applicants must upload an updated resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) to E-Services. Once you are logged into E-Service, please view the “To Do” list and click on “Details/Upload Documentation” to upload this material.
4. Statement of Purpose. In no more than 1,000 total words, please answer each of the questions below.  You may answer these questions by logging into your e-Services account, selecting your “To-Do List,” and choosing “Details/Upload Documentation.” 
   • What interests you most about I/O Psychology?
   • What are you most proud of so far in your academic or professional career?
      
5. Letters of reference from those familiar with your ability to succeed in graduate-level study.

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Transcripts: All transcripts should be sent to the UHCL Admissions Office (admissions@uhcl.edu or 281-283-2500). Domestic students with international backgrounds must now make an appointment with the Office of International Admissions and Programs (OIAP) to submit their foreign transcripts and proof of degree if they do not submit them electronically. OIAP may be reached at OIAP@uhcl.edu or (281) 283-2740.

FALL APPLICATION

All accepted students will begin the program in the fall semester. Please be sure to apply to the I/O and not Psychology, in ApplyTexas These are different programs, and acceptance into Psychology does not equate to acceptance into the I/O program. We will accept applications for admission from December 10 through February 15. We will begin reviewing applications in March and will notify applicants in April. Applicants who apply after the deadline may be given consideration if the class is not yet full. Applicants assume the responsibility to ensure that their completed applications for UHCL, their completed applications for I/O psychology, and their supporting transcripts are received by the Office of Admissions by the deadline.