The Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate program provides students with a rigorous foundation in psychological principles and research methodologies applied to workplace settings. The goal of our program is to develop the expertise necessary for enhancing organizational effectiveness, improving employee well-being, and optimizing human capital strategies across various industries.
Selected Educational Outcomes
Graduates of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program will develop a strong foundation in psychological theories, research methodologies, and applied practices related to workplace behavior. Upon completing the program, students will be equipped with the following competencies:
- Students will demonstrate psychological and organizational knowledge
- Understand and apply psychological theories to workplace environments.
- Analyze how individual, group, and organizational factors influence work behavior.
- Students will demonstrate research and analytical skills.
- Design and conduct empirical research to address workplace challenges.
- Use statistical and psychometric tools to analyze organizational data.
- Critically evaluate research literature and apply evidence-based practices in business settings.
- Students will demonstrate skills in human resource application development.
- Design employee selection and assessment tools.
- Design training programs to enhance workforce development and leadership effectiveness.
- Students will demonstrate ethical and professional standards.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines in research and applied practice.
- Navigate legal and ethical considerations in employment law, diversity, and workplace fairness.
Examples of Selected Outcome Assessments
Outcomes assessments for Industrial/Organizational Psychology evaluate how well students achieve the program's intended learning objectives. These assessments typically cover knowledge acquisition, skill development, and professional application.
- Students will demonstrate basic knowledge and skills
- Comprehensive Exam -- Test assessing students' understanding of core I-O psychology principles, research methods, and ethical considerations.
- Course-Based Assessments -- Exams, quizzes, or case study analyses in key courses like organizational development, psychometrics, and personnel selection.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their learning through projects, research, or experiential activities.
- Applied Research Projects -- Assessment of students' ability to design and conduct workplace research , such as employee engagement surveys or job analysis reports.
- Practicum Evaluations -- Supervisor evaluations of students' applied skills in real-world settings, including data analysis, consulting, and intervention implementation.
- Simulation Exercises -- Assessing decision-making, leadership, or conflict-resolution skills through role-playing or organizational case studies.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism, educated decision making, and cumulative knowledge of Industrial/Organizational Psychology concepts.
- Portfolio Review -- Compilation of students' applied projects, presentations, and research demonstrating competencies in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
- Ethical Decision-Making Exercises -- Evaluations of students' ability to navigate ethical dilemmas in workplace settings.
- Competency-Based Self-Assessments -- Student reflections on their proficiency in key Industrial/Organizational Psychology competencies, often compared with faculty or mentor feedback.
Requirements for Master of Science Degree with a Concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 36 | |
| IOPY 5500 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| IOPY 5800 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| IOPY 7080 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| IOPY 7090 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| IOPY 7600 | Personnel Selection | 3 |
| IOPY 7610 | Performance Appraisal | 3 |
| IOPY 7961 | I/O Psychology Practicum | 3 |
| IOPY 8000 | Research Design and Analysis | 3 |
| IOPY 8100 | Research Methods in I/O Psychology | 3 |
| IOPY 8110 | Psychometrics | 3 |
| IOPY 8360 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| IOPY 8370 | Human Factors Psychology | 3 |
| Total hours required for the degree | 36 | |
