Applying to the Program
The deadline to be reviewed for Fall admission is March 15
Students wishing to enroll in the Applied Cognitive Psychology Sub-plan or Human Factors/Ergonomics Certificate Program must formally apply. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the faculty coordinator, S. Camille Peres (281-283-3412; PeresSC@uhcl.edu).
Application requires both 1 and 2 below be completed.
1. Application for admission to the university:
Applicants must complete a university Application for Admission and forward it and all required fees and documents to the university Office of Admissions. Currently there is a $35 fee for the university admission application. Forms and instructions may be requested from the UHCL Office of Admissions as listed below. The university application should be completed as early as possible before the admissions deadline to allow adequate time for the Office of Admissions to process the application and evaluate transcripts. For further information regarding university admission and to request the necessary forms contact:
Office of Admissions
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77058-1098
(281) 283-2500
http://www.uhcl.edu/admissions/index.html
2. There are 5 components to the application for the Applied Cognitive Psychology Sub-Plan:
a. An application form (see pdf link at the bottom of this page).
b. A Curriculum Vitae (an expanded resume describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences).
c. A brief essay of purpose and goals stating reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into your career goals.
d. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source. The applicant should collect all recommendations and return them in the application envelope along with other application documents. The recommender should place the form in a sealed envelope; sign his/her name across the envelope flap and onto the body of the envelope before returning the envelope to the applicant. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are especially solicited.
e. Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended (except University of Houston-Clear Lake transcripts which will be generated internally). These transcripts are in addition to the transcripts sent directly to the university Office of Admissions. The applicant should collect all transcripts and include them in the application envelope.
f. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must reflect scores from the GRE test taken within the past five years. Official scores are reported to the university through the standard GRE process. The applicant also enters GRE scores onto the plan application form as indicated.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SENT IN A SINGLE ENVELOPE TO:
Applied Cognitive Psychology Admissions Committee
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Box 307
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058-1098
3. Deadline for Application and Notification of Admissions Decision:
Application to the Applied Cognitive Psychology sub-plan plan can be made at any point during the year. The deadline to be reviewed for admission for the fall semester is March 15. Review of application materials will take 6-8 weeks. It is the applicant’s responsibility to insure that his/her application for university admission and supporting transcripts are received by the university Office of Admissions and the application envelope containing all required documents is received by the Applied Cognitive Psychology Admissions Committee by the dates given. Typically, 10-15 students will be admitted each year.
4. Additional information regarding Applications:
Any evidence of tampering with recommendations or transcripts could result in disqualifying the applicant from admission. Applicants should note that admission to graduate status at the university and to the Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences-Psychology is not equivalent to admission to the Applied Cognitive Psychology Sub-Plan. In some cases, applicants may be notified of admission to the university and to the M.A. General Psychology Program by the School of Human Sciences and Humanities Advising Office. Any such communication refers only to acceptance into graduate status at the university and to the Behavioral Sciences-Psychology plan. Applicants are not admitted into the Applied Cognitive Psychology Sub-Plan until they receive formal notice from the Applied Cognitive Psychology Admissions Committee that they have been accepted. Students may take master’s courses before being formally accepted into Applied Cognitive Psychology sub-plan or Certificate Program; however, certain courses (Practicum and Internship) will be restricted to those students who have been formally admitted into the Applied Cognitive Psychology sub-plan Program.
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