Program Information
Program Description
A total of 48 credits required for the degree of master of arts in industrial organizational psychology. Candidates for this degree must complete 24 credits of courses in the core curriculum. Another 24 credits (including concentrations, program options, and electives) are chosen after consultation with the program coordinator in light of the student’s academic and professional goals. Students may not complete more than nine credits of electives until they have satisfied the core requirements. Up to nine credits of electives may be taken in other departments, such as industrial engineering, economics, management, marketing, and public administration.
Transfer Credit
The transfer of credit from other institutions will be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy.
Thesis
Students may elect to write a thesis as part of the program of study. The thesis must show ability to organize materials in a clear and original manner and to present well-reasoned conclusions. Thesis preparation and submission must comply with Graduate School policy as well as with specific Department requirements.
Program Options
Students may develop a program that meets their particular needs and interests by choosing from many elective courses and program options. Options include a thesis for those interested in future pursuit of a doctoral degree; an internship for those interested in a realistic introduction to an organizational environment; or a practicum, for those who are already employed.
Option 1 (Thesis) Intended primarily for students who are interested in continuing their education in doctoral-level programs. This option gives students the research experience necessary for admission to and completion of a Ph.D. program.
Option 2 (Internship/Practicum) Allows the student to acquire special skills through coordinating formal coursework with an internship or practicum in an organizational setting. The internship gives the student with limited work experience an opportunity to work in cooperating organizations or consulting firms. The practicum experience is for the student who is currently employed.
Students have the opportunity to develop a program that meets their particular needs and interests by choosing from many elective courses and program options. Options include a thesis, for those interested in future pursuit of a doctoral degree; an internship, for those interested in a realistic introduction to an organizational environment; or a practicum, for those who are already employed. The thesis is intended primarily for students who are interested in continuing their education in doctoral-level programs. This option gives students the research experience necessary for admission to and completion of a Ph.D. program. Other students may want to acquire special skills through coordinating formal coursework with an internship or practicum in an organizational setting. The internship gives the student with limited work experience an opportunity to work in cooperating organizations or consulting firms. The practicum experience is for the student who is currently employed.
A total of 48 credits required for the degree of master of arts in industrial organizational psychology. Candidates for this degree must complete 24 credits of courses in the core curriculum. Another 24 credits (including concentrations, program options, and electives) are chosen after consultation with the program coordinator in light of the student’s academic and professional goals. Students may not complete more than nine credits of electives until they have satisfied the core requirements. Up to nine credits of electives may be taken in other departments, such as industrial engineering, economics, management, marketing, and public administration.
Transfer Credit
The transfer of credit from other institutions will be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy.
Thesis
Students may elect to write a thesis as part of the program of study. The thesis must show ability to organize materials in a clear and original manner and to present well-reasoned conclusions. Thesis preparation and submission must comply with Graduate School policy as well as with specific Department requirements.
Program Options
Students may develop a program that meets their particular needs and interests by choosing from many elective courses and program options. Options include a thesis for those interested in future pursuit of a doctoral degree; an internship for those interested in a realistic introduction to an organizational environment; or a practicum, for those who are already employed.
Option 1 (Thesis) Intended primarily for students who are interested in continuing their education in doctoral-level programs. This option gives students the research experience necessary for admission to and completion of a Ph.D. program.
Option 2 (Internship/Practicum) Allows the student to acquire special skills through coordinating formal coursework with an internship or practicum in an organizational setting. The internship gives the student with limited work experience an opportunity to work in cooperating organizations or consulting firms. The practicum experience is for the student who is currently employed.
The content of the practicum or internship will be established jointly by the cooperating organization, the program coordinator, and the student. A comprehensive project report is required in which the student will analyze and integrate internship/practicum experiences with relevant research and coursework.
Option 3 (Approved Electives) consists of elective courses selected under faculty advisement. The choice of electives is intended to provide the student with a broad interdisciplinary background, complementing the student’s own academic training and interest. A comprehensive examination covering material from the required core psychology courses is required under this option.
