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. This specialization is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.
Core courses
| PSY7015 | Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Applied Psychology | 4 |
| PSY7105 | Building a Doctoral Foundation: History, Theory, and Topics in Psychology | 4 |
| PSY7870 | Doctoral Research Design | 4 |
| RSCH7020 | Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Research in a Diverse World | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| PSY-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| PSY-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| PSY-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
Choose one from the following two courses.
| RSCH8625 | Advanced Quantitative Statistics | 4 |
| RSCH8635 | Advanced Qualitative Analysis | 4 |
Specialization courses
| PSY6710 | Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 5 |
In addition, choose six courses from the following.
| PSY5130 | Career Counseling Theory | 5 |
| PSY6720 | Psychology of Leadership | 5 |
| PSY6730 | Consultation Psychology | 5 |
| PSY6740 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology Practices in Personnel and Human Resource Management | 5 |
| PSY7530 | Psychology of Group Dynamics | 5 |
| PSY7610 | Tests and Measurements | 5 |
| PSY8626 | Multivariate Statistics: Theory and Application | 5 |
| PSY8721 | Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists | 5 |
| PSY8755 | Ethical and Legal Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 5 |
| PSY8761 | Work Analysis and Selection | 5 |
| PSY8765 | Testing and Assessment in Workplace Psychology | 5 |
| PSY8768 | Theory and Practice of Psychological Coaching | 5 |
| PSY8770 | Psychology of Motivation and Performance | 5 |
Learners must register for PSY9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Total
At least 84 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.