Ever wonder why people behave the way they do? What we feel, think and remember begins in the brain. Study the mind in all its fullness and complexity at A&M-Commerce. You’ll learn the latest psychological research and theories that affect our understanding of the world. From eye-tracking to educational psychology and clinical to school psychology, discover the innovative research happening here. Our graduate program prepares you for a wide variety of careers in education, business, government and further graduate work. You can also become a Licensed Psychological Associate through our Applied Psychology track or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (only for students re-specializing) through our Specialist in School Psychology program.
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A master’s DEGREE IN Psychology
Career Readiness
Understanding human behavior is a marketable skill. From the corporate office to the college classroom, our psychology program prepares you for a variety of careers.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity of learning from home or at one of our campuses with the guidance and mentorship from our renowned faculty.
Education Success
Join the ranks of our graduates who have gone on to become researcher in behavioral health, geriatrics and experimental psychology.
Hands-on Training
Whether it’s a full year in the classroom, internships or practicum courses, you’ll engage in real-world learning experiences that prepare you for the road ahead.
Guidance You Need
Located in the Frank Young Education North Building, our Mentor Center provides the information and support you need to reach your career goals.
The Department of Psychology and Special Education offers three different tracks towards earning your master’s degree. Explore what option works best for your research interest and career goals.
Psychology (MS)
Go deeper into your exploration of the mind by taking a closer look at human cognition and behavior. Our master’s degree in Psychology prepares you for psychological research and further graduate work. We offer thesis and non-thesis options. If you’re interested in a Ph.D. program, we recommend the thesis track. (Total Hours: 36)
Applied Psychology (MS)
Become a licensed Psychological Associate through our Applied Psychology track. Our program prepares you for a wide variety of careers in clinical, organizational and educational psychology. Experience hands-on training with our Community Psychology Clinic that serves individuals, schools, police departments and community businesses. We offer thesis and non-thesis options. (Total Hours: 66)
Educational Diagnostician for School Psychology (MS)
If you are an Educational Diagnostician who wants to become a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology you can complete our Re-specialization track. Our program prepares you for a career as an LSSP. Please see the Specialist in School Psychology page. We offer thesis and non-thesis options. (Total Hours: 39-42)
Gain the recognition you deserve by earning your master’s degree in psychology. Pursuing graduate work opens doors to job positions and higher salaries. Through making strides in psychological research, the opportunities are endless.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Psychologist
$79,010
School and career counselor
$56,310
Marriage and Family Therapists
$50,090
Industrial-Organization Psychologists
$79,010
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
Master of Science in Psychology :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Pharmaco-therapyPSY 507
Examine psychoactive medications and their use in the treatment of mental and behavioral disorders. You will discuss the efficacy and safety of medications, learn the basic principles of pharmaco-therapy, and examine the historical psychopharmacological perspective.
History and System and PsychologyPSY 509
A comparative and critical study is made of a number of viewpoints in psychology from early experimental psychology to the contemporary field and organismic theories.
Advanced Therapeutic InterventionPSY 537
Take a closer look at current techniques used in the practice of psychotherapy. You will study a set of clinical procedures based on different theoretical models including cognitive behavioral therapy.
Intro to Human CognitionPSY 620
This course provides an overview of cognitive psychology. We will investigate topics of perception, attention, consciousness, memory, imagery, knowledge representation, language, problem-solving, decision making and other selected aspects. Emphasis also will be placed on the relationship between mental processes and the brain.
Master of Science in Psychology :: Course Delivery and Resources
Course Delivery and Resources
Earning your degree just got easier at A&M-Commerce. Designed for current educators and working professionals, our psychology program offers online and face-to-face courses at the Mesquite Metroplex Center and main campus locations.
Master of Science in Psychology :: Program Admission Requirements
Deadlines
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
If you are applying to the Educational Diagnostician Re-Specialization for School Psychology, please refer to the Specialist in School Psychology page for admission requirements.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Psychology, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Request three signed letters of recommendation on letterhead from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
Submit a statement of educational and professional goals of 500 words or less on the following prompt:
Discuss your educational and professional goals and how you believe this graduate degree will help you achieve them.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have:
a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.25 GPA overall or higher
a completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.25 GPA overall or higher
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Interview
The Psychology Department will contact you to schedule your interview.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Master of Science in Psychology :: Program Admission Requirements, International
Deadlines
Fall admission consideration: June 1
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 15
If you are applying to the Educational Diagnostician Re-Specialization for School Psychology, please refer to the Specialist in School Psychology page for admission requirements.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Psychology, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
Official Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Request three signed letters of recommendation on letterhead from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
Describe your preparation for graduate work, your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have:
a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.25 GPA overall or higher
a completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.25 GPA overall or higher
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Interview
The Psychology Department will contact you to schedule your interview.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
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