July 2023 University Catalog

PhD in Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The doctoral specialization in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology is for learners interested in the structure of psychology in the workplace and other organizational settings. Learners in this specialization are interested in leader development, coaching psychology, group and team dynamics, organizational change management, systems planning, industrial/ organizational assessment, employee motivation/ performance improvement, strategic planning, professional development, and administrative and human resource management (including employee support services). Doctoral graduates typically pursue positions as consultants to organizations, including government, higher education, and scientific research. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.

Core courses

PSY8002Foundations of Theory and Practice for Doctoral Psychology Learners

5

PSY5110Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology

5

PSY7115Research Foundations of History and Systems in Psychology

5

PSY8658Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology

5

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

PSY-V8925Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

3

PSY-V8926Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development

3

PSY-V8927Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development

3

Choose one from the following two courses.

PSY8625Advanced Inferential Statistics

5

PSY8635Advanced Qualitative Analysis

5

Specialization courses

PSY6710Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

5

PSY6720Psychology of Leadership

5

PSY6730Consultation Psychology

5

PSY7610Tests and Measurements

5

PSY8755Ethical and Legal Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

5

PSY8761Work Analysis and Selection

5

PSY8765Testing and Assessment in Workplace Psychology

5

PSY8770Psychology of Motivation and Performance

5

In addition, choose one from the following six courses.

PSY5140Program Evaluation

5

PSY7510Psychology of Personality

5

PSY7530Psychology of Group Dynamics

5

PSY8626Multivariate Statistics: Theory and Application

5

PSY8721Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists

5

PSY8768Theory and Practice of Psychological Coaching

5

Upon completion of all required coursework

PSY9919Doctoral Comprehensive Examination

3

Learners must register for PSY9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.

PSY9960Dissertation Courseroom

3

Total

At least 102 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.