Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,904
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Houston's Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology graduate program stands among the nation's most established, expansive, and prestigious programs.
For over seven decades since its founding in 1950, the UH I/O program has focused on implementing psychological research and theory to enhance both scientific understanding and practical applications in the field. The curriculum prepares students as scientist-practitioners, equipping them to apply cutting-edge theories and methodologies to address workplace challenges while simultaneously informing academic theory and professional standards. Notably, in 2018, UH earned 9th place rankings for both research excellence and applied training opportunities among I/O programs nationwide (Howald, Nesnidol, Horan, & Matthews, 2018).
Supporting the university's Tier One objectives, the program generates groundbreaking research published in leading journals, serves the local community through knowledge sharing and HR consulting for both private and public organizations, and consistently graduates doctoral candidates. Aligned with UH's focus on energy and health, the program maintains robust collaborations with industry leaders in these sectors, conducting significant research—particularly on workplace safety and stress management—that directly impacts professional practice. Our organizational network includes past and present partners such as the City of Houston, ExxonMobil, Men's Wearhouse, Willbros, Houston Transtar, and Aramco.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Requirements include either a baccalaureate degree in psychology or an undergraduate degree that includes 24 semester hours in psychology, a 3.00 (A=4.00) grade point average in the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate courses, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, three letters of recommendation, and a goals statement. (Verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing GRE scores are examined separately and evaluated as one information source in the total application.)
An official electronic transcript from each institution attended.
One official copy of your general GRE test scores. Please have your GRE scores sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) to the University of Houston, University Park Campus (Code: 6870). The Department of Psychology will only accept official GRE scores sent from ETS. See the table below to determine if your program will require the GRE for the fall 2022 application cycle.
Three letters of recommendation. Your recommender must submit the letter via a link sent to them by the University of Houston Graduate School. Do not send letters to the Department of Psychology as they will not be processed.
A 2-3 page career statement, please include two faculty members with whom you wish to work during your graduate school process.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
An official electronic transcript from each institution attended.
One official copy of your general GRE test scores. Please have your GRE scores sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) to the University of Houston, University Park Campus (Code: 6870). The Department of Psychology will only accept official GRE scores sent from ETS. See the table below to determine if your program will require the GRE for the fall 2022 application cycle.
Three letters of recommendation. Your recommender must submit the letter via a link sent to them by the University of Houston Graduate School. Do not send letters to the Department of Psychology as they will not be processed.
A 2-3 page career statement, please include two faculty members with whom you wish to work during your graduate school process.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Tuition
USD
14,904