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 | |
or | ||
Research Methodology in Design of Psychological Research (Seminar I) | 3 | |
Thesis (Thesis II) | 3 | |
or | ||
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. |