Graduate Coordinator: Phyllis Ford-Booker Email: bookerp@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2269
Department Chair: George S. Robinson, Jr. Email: grobinso@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2275
The Master of Science Program in Health Psychology prepares students for employment and Ph.D. programs that emphasize mental and physical illness prevention, health promotion, and strategies to identify and address health disparities. Graduates will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities such as behavioral health evaluators, survey specialist, research associate, neuropsychological associates, psychometrists, behavioral health case manager, behavioral health and research consultants, and behavioral health science writers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that opportunities in psychology will continue to grow markedly because of the increased demand for psychological services in various agencies throughout this and other countries. This program is an excellent precursor for those students who would like to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology, especially health or clinical psychology.
Admission Requirements
1. B.A. or B.S. degree in psychology, biology, neuroscience, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the bachelor’s degree program or a previously earned graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 in at least 12 credit hours in psychology courses including at least one statistics and one research methods course (in addition to the other criteria outlined in the Graduate Catalog for unconditional admission).
3. Completed Graduate College application and pay application fee.
4. Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.
5. Three letters of recommendation submitted online.
6. Writing sample (Statement of Interest in the program).
7. English language proficiency test for non-native speakers (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS or PTE).
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