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Masters of Science
Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
Introduction
The
MS program in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology prepares
a student to pursue practitioner or research careers focused
on human behavior in the work place. The program provides
students with a comprehensive background in I/O Psychology
that emphasizes the theoretical principles of the field as
well as the application of these principles in the business
world.
Designed
to meet the needs of full-time students as well as part-time
working professionals, all courses are taught in the evening
at Baruch's centrally located Manhattan campus. Our students
bring varied academic and professional backgrounds to the
classroom, creating exciting opportunities for learning, growth,
and effective networking.
Careers
in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Graduates
of the MS program in I/O Psychology are qualified to pursue
careers in any organization concerned with human capital in
the work place. Opportunities exist in all areas of business,
industry, consulting, government, health, and education. Graduates
obtain positions as researchers or practitioners in such areas
as:
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Job Analysis and Competency Modeling
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Recruiting, Selection, and Job Placement
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Personnel Training
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Coaching and Development
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Leadership Development
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Organizational Change
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Managerial Assessment
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Human Relations
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Performance Evaluation
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Psychological Testing
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Career Development
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Employee Assistance Programs
Curriculum
The
MS program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology consists
of 36 credits.
Required
Courses (18 credits)
- Design
of Psychological Research
- Applied
Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions
- Psychometric
Methods
- Problems
in I/O Psychology I-Personnel Psychology
- Problems
in I/O Psychology II-Organizational Psychology
- Seminar
in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Required
Thesis (6 credits)
Students
are required to choose either the Thesis Option or the Alternative
Thesis Option. The Thesis Option entails conducting an independent
research project under the direction of a faculty advisor.
The Alternative Thesis Option entails joining a research group
that conducts research for two semesters under the supervision
of a faculty advisor.
Electives
(12 credits)
Students
choose four electives in consultation with a graduate supervisor.
The following are examples of the type of elective courses
offered:
- Personality
- Social
Psychology
- Leadership
and Group Processes
- Attitude
and Attitude Change
- Clinical
Interviewing
- Seminar
in Contemporary Psychological Topics (topics change each semester)
For more information please go to MS Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Our Faculty
Please learn more about the psychology faculty and about their research activities
Campus
Resources
The
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences is located in Baruch's
extraordinary new Vertical Campus, which opened in Fall 2001.
At almost 800,000 square feet, the 17-floor structure serves
as a campus hub and houses more than 100 "smart"
classrooms and research facilities equipped with advanced
multimedia technologies, faculty and administrative offices,
executive conference facilities, a three-level sports and
recreation complex, a student activities center, a theatre
and recital hall, a 500-seat auditorium, a television studio,
a food court, and a bookstore.
Organized
around a series of stacked atria with large windows that flood
the building with natural light, the structure has an innovative
design that recreates the campus atmosphere of an open-air
quadrangle. This vertical re-interpretation of the traditional
college campus enables Baruch to maximize its urban setting
and provides a spacious environment where students and faculty
can spontaneously meet and interact.
Four
floors of Baruch's Information and Technology Building are
devoted to the 1,450-seat William and Anita Newman Library,
an inviting environment for research and study. The library
provides the Baruch community with access to several hundred
online databases and to vast holdings in print and electronic
formats. And, your Baruch ID card gives you borrowing privileges
at any CUNY library and access to the eight-million-volume
collection of the New York Public Library. The Information
and Technology Building also houses the Baruch Computing and
Technology Center (BCTC), which features over 500 computer
workstations with Web access and multimedia capability.
About Us
Baruch
College
With
a nationally recognized record of success, Baruch College
has earned a reputation as one of the best academic resources
in the New York City area. An urban, multicultural institution
and a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY),
Baruch prepares hardworking, motivated students for effective
leadership and rewarding careers through a superb management-focused
education. Baruch offers undergraduate and graduate programs
of study through its three schools: the Zicklin School of
Business, the Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and
Sciences, and the School of Public Affairs.
Baruch
is located on Lexington Avenue near the Flatiron District
of Manhattan, at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic
financial and cultural centers. Baruch students come from
more than 90 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, creating
a rich social and academic environment that reflects the diversity
of New York City, enhances the educational experience, and
prepares graduates for the global marketplace. In fact, U.S.
News & World Report has named Baruch the most ethnically
diverse institution of higher education in the nation. The
total enrollment of 15,000 includes nearly 2,500 graduate
students.
Applying to Our Program
To apply to our program you will need the following:
- Application Form
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Official GRE and TOEFL (if applicable)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Essay
- Resume
Application deadlines are April 1 (for the following fall semester) and November 1 (for the following spring semester).
For more information on our application process, open houses, and for downloading application materials please go here.
Contact information
Office
of Graduate Studies
Weissman
School of Arts and Sciences
Baruch
College/CUNY
One Bernard Baruch
Way, Box B8-211
New
York, NY 10010
Telephone: 646-312-4490
Fax:
646-312-4491
E-mail:
wsas_graduate_studies@baruch.cuny.edu
For all inquiries regarding the program please contact the assisant director of our graduate programs, Ms. Cathy Levkulic.
Dr. Yochi Cohen-Charash is the Acting Head of the program.
For
more general information on the field of I/O Psychology, visit
the Society
of Industrial/Organizational Psychology Web site at www.siop.org
Baruch
College also offers an MBA Program in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology. For information on this program, please
contact the Graduate Admissions Office of the Zicklin School
of Business at 646 312-1300 or visit their Web site.
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