The MS program in industrial/organizational psychology is designed for students whose interests lie in applying psychological principles to the work context. Students receive a comprehensive background in research methodology, personnel, and organizational psychology as well as related areas of psychology.
Courses in Specialization (36 credits)
Required Courses (21 credits) |
| Design of Psychological Research | 3 |
| Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Problems in Industrial Psychology I: Personnel Psychology | 3 |
| Problems in Industrial Psychology II: Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Research Methodology (Thesis I) | 3 |
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| Research Methodology in Design of Psychological Research (Seminar I) | 3 |
| Thesis (Thesis II) | 3 |
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| Research Seminar in Evaluation of Psychological Research (Seminar II) | 3 |
| Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions | 3 |
Elective Courses (15 credits)
Students choose five electives in consultation with a graduate supervisor. The following are examples of the type of elective courses offered: |
| Personality | 3 |
| Social Psychology | 3 |
| Leadership and Group Processes | 3 |
| Attitude and Attitude Change | 3 |
| Psychometric Methods | 3 |
| Clinical Interviewing | 3 |
| Seminar in Contemporary Psychological Topics* | 3 |
| Introduction to Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| Clinical Techniques in Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| Human Engineering | 3 |
| Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| | * Students may take PSY 9786 more than once if the topic is different. | |
