Psychology Graduate Programs at Texas A&M
The Psychological and Brain Sciences department at Texas A&M University provides numerous opportunities for graduate education, including five doctoral degree programs and one terminal master’s degree program. One can pursue a doctoral degree in Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Social and Personality Psychology. Students completing the Clinical Psychology and I/O Psychology degrees will complete a Master’s degree on the way to their PhD. An individual can also receive a terminal Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Texas A&M.
The psychology doctoral programs at TAMU seek to prepare students to conduct high quality research, to direct research by others, and to communicate research findings through teaching and writing, as well as prepare students for careers in academic settings or organizations that involve practical solutions to personal, social, or organizational problems. Approximately 100 graduate students are enrolled, which allows for numerous opportunities for student collaboration with faculty. Each graduate student that is enrolled in the program are provided a fellowship or assistantship that pays a competitive monthly salary for the entire period of study (usually four to five years, but this can fluctuate). A breakdown of each available doctoral degree can be found on this website using the “Graduate” tab above, including access to “Student Admissions, Outcomes, and other Data” which provides useful information regarding tuition, internship placements, time to completion of the program, attrition, and licensures. One can also find a list of the faculty members and their interests while exploring each program.
The Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master’s program emphasizes the application of psychological principles to human resource decisions and organizational behavior challenges. I/O Psychology is the fastest growing occupation, with a projected growth rate of 53% from 2004 to 2022. Individuals who receive the degree will be prepared to create and implement valid selection, training, and performance management practices, promote evidence-based human resource management practices, design workplace research, collect and analyze work-related data, develop leaders, high-impact teams, and foster teamwork, and increase motivation and enhance work-life balance. More information regarding the program can be found under the “Graduate” tab on the website.
The application processes for both doctoral and master’s programs are very similar, however, PhD applications are typically due by December 1st, while the master’s program’s application is due by February 15th. For an in-depth look at how to apply to these programs, visit the “Graduate” tab above and click “Application and Admission” for either program. One can also find a “Frequently Asked Questions” section for both graduate degree types under the “Graduate” tab.
If one needs help choosing a graduate program, read the following source to help narrow the search: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members/apssc/undergraduate_update/summer-2011/choosing-a-graduate-program