Which Universities Offer Graduate Degrees in Psychology?

Graduate study in psychology can pave the way toward a rewarding, satisfying career as a psychologist, counselor or clinical therapist. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for psychologists will increase 29 percent from 2008 to 2012. Graduate study prepares students with the critical skills and knowledge base necessary to succeed as a mental health professional. The key to selecting the right graduate psychology program depends on the applicant's area of interest and specialization. Graduate schools offer master's and doctoral degrees in concentrations like clinical psychology, industrial/organization psychology and social psychology. The American Psychological Association has a list of graduate psychology programs across the country that details information on university faculty and the admissions process.
  1. New York University

    • 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

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    • 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]

    University of Houston

    • 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

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