Psychology (MS)
Prepare for a career in research, education, business, government and more by taking a closer look at human cognition and behavior.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce and Mesquite.
- 2 to 3 years
- 36 credit hours
- Thesis and non-thesis options available
- No foreign language credits required
Explore the Human Experience
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 East Texas A&M. You'll learn the latest psychological research and theories that affect our understanding of the world. From experimental and cognitive psychology to social and educational psychology, discover the innovative research happening here. This graduate program prepares you for further graduate work and a wide variety of careers in education, business and government.
Careers
Gain the recognition you deserve by earning your master's degree in psychology. Pursuing graduate work opens doors to job positions and higher salaries. Making strides in psychological research can result in endless opportunities.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024
See Yourself Succeed with a Master’s Degree In Psychology
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven courses that empower you with knowledge of many subfields of psychology, as well as statistical analysis.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity to learn from the comfort of home, with guidance and mentorship from faculty who are respected educators in their field.
Education Focused
Join the ranks of our graduates who have gone on to earn a doctorate or excel in their current career.
Accessible Faculty
Whether you’re working on a thesis with them or not, our faculty are available to help you through the program.
What you will learn
A master’s degree in psychology offers the opportunity to:
- Conduct psychological research with faculty and peers on specialized topics.
- Understand the major concepts, theories, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.
- Engage in an environment that encourages critical thinking and collaborative opportunities.
- Examine psychological questions relevant to researchers today.
- Develop your statistical skills.
Focus Your Passion
The Department of Psychology and Special Education offers two tracks toward earning your master's degree in psychology. Explore which option works best for your research interests and career goals.
Psychology – Thesis Option
If you’re interested in a doctoral program, we recommend the thesis track as it will help prepare you for an eventual dissertation. You will have the opportunity to learn how to conduct an independent research project, including literature review, research design, and collecting/analyzing data. (Total Hours: 36)
Psychology – Non-Thesis Option
This track is for students who do not ultimately intend to apply for a doctoral program and have no need to conduct a research project. Instead, these students just need a master’s degree for their intended career. (Total Hours: 36)
Alumni Profiles
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Course Delivery and Resources
Earning your degree just got easier at East Texas A&M. Designed for current educators and working professionals, our master’s program is fully online.
Please check the schedule of classes for specific course offerings.
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Psychology, MS” as your “Program.”
- 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.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
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 your graduate coordinator for more information.
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:
- Email the letter to your graduate coordinator or
- Send the letter to you. Then, utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
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.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
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 East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: May 15
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
- Summer admission consideration: March 15
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Psychology, MS” as your “Program.”
- 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.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries, those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Back to menu- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
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:
- Email the letter to your graduate coordinator or
- Send the letter to you. Then, utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
Describe your preparation for graduate work, your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
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 East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
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 East Texas A&M University:
- 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.
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 $33,601 USD which is less than six months old
See the Office of International Program's “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
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