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University of Houston

Department of Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences

Houston, TX

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Overview

Department of Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences / Department of Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences is located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) School psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Measurement, quantitative methods & learning science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Counseling psychology
Master of Education (M Ed) Counseling

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 32
Doctoral Degrees 7

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE waiver if overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) OR a masterÔÇÖs degree or terminal degree
Comp Exam Required
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE or GRE waiver if overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) OR a masterÔÇÖs degree or terminal degree
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

331
Applied
95
Accepted
60
Enrolled
29%

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
80
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE waiver if overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) OR a masterÔÇÖs degree or terminal degree
Master's Degree Requirements Official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, curriculum vita, statement of interest
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE or GRE waiver if overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) OR a masterÔÇÖs degree or terminal degree
Doctoral Degree Requirements Official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, curriculum vita, statement of interest, writing sample, interview

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards February 1
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

251
Total Graduate Students
5%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 26.69%
Black or African American 21.51%
White or Caucasian 31%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 11.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2.79%
Unknown 0.8%

Gender

Male (18%)
Female (81%)

Faculty

41
Total faculty
Full-time - 30
Part-time - 11
Male (12)
Female (29)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Health disparities, assessment and intervention, multicultural issues in psychology, mental health, school psychology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
3,862,417

Location & Contact

Address 3657 Cullen Blvd. Farish Hall, Suite 491
Houston, TX  77204-5023
United States
Contact Dr. Nathan Grant Smith
Department Chair
Email: ngsmith@uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-7648
Fax: 713-743-4996

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