The Master of Arts M.A. 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 or 45 hours with the coursework option.
Admission
The I/O Psychology degree is a very popular program, admitting 15-20 students per year. Applicants interested in applying to the M.A. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology should fulfill the following requirements:
- The expectation is that the GPA over the last 60 hours will be 3.00. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- The expectation is that GRE scores for Verbal and Quantitative will be at least 146.
- 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, Management, 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.
- 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 document.
- Statement of Purpose: include why you are interested in I/O Psychology in general, and why you are interested in our program at UHCL. Include any relevant information that will help program faculty know you better. Upload a personal statement of 1000 words or less to your E-Services account. Once you are logged into E-Services, please view your “To Do” list and click on “Details/Upload Documentation” to upload your document.
If you are having issues logging into E-Services, please contact UHCL Tech Support at supportcenter@uhcl.edu or (281) 283-2828.
Transcripts: All transcripts and GRE scores 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 Apply Texas. 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 to the extent that 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, their GRE scores, and their supporting transcripts are received by the Office of Admissions by the deadline.
