New York University has opportunities for graduate study in general psychology and industrial organizational psychology. Aspiring applicants have the choice of pursuing a master of arts in either concentration. The master's option in general psychology prepares students for mastery in different subgroups within the field. Students can opt to specialize in various specializations like forensic psychology or social psychology. Students seeking a master's in industrial organization learn about human behavior and how to help companies and organizations improve worker productivity and morale, using psychological theories. Graduate applicants have to submit GRE scores, recommendation letters from former professors or supervisors and a statement of purpose regarding the applicant's career and educational goals. NYU also offers PhD graduate programs in social psychology, cognition and perception.
Department of Psychology
New York University
New York, NY 10003
212-998-7900
Listed in the 2009 "U.S. News and World Report" rankings of best schools for graduate psychology study, The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers a master of science terminal degree in personnel psychology and measurement psychology. The school has a doctor of philosophy graduate program available in specializations such as clinical, developmental and cognitive psychology. Students must have at least a 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study, GRE scores, supporting documentation (statement of purpose) and letters of recommendation. Applicants can only submit applications for the fall term, and part-time study may not be approved. The master's degree has a non-thesis option, and the doctor of philosophy program usually takes four to six years to complete.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
309 Psychology Building
603 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-2169
Courses.illinois.edu/cis/index.html
[email protected]
With a clinical neuropsychology program ranked fifth in the country, the University of Houston gives students a variety of options for graduate level study. The graduate PhD program has a theoretical approach to research and clinical study in psychology, and students learn valuable skills in statistics and assessment (e.g., observation, personality). In addition, applicants can apply to graduate programs in developmental, industrial/organizational and social psychology. The graduate doctoral program takes about five years to complete. To apply, students need to submit GRE scores, two official transcripts from each college attended, recommendation letters and a clear statement of purpose outlining career goals and interest in graduate study.
University of Houston
Graduate Studies
Department of Psychology
Room 126 Heyne Building
Houston, TX 7204-5022
713-743-8505
uh.edu/admissions/graduate