M.S. in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| PSY 601 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 602 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY 560 | Advanced Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 562 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 566 | Seminar in Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 569 | Ethics and Professional Skills in Organizational Practice | 3 |
| PSY 572 | Introduction to People Analytics | 3 |
| PSY 630 | Internship in Industrial/Organizational 1 | 3 |
| PSY 600 | Research Report 2 | 3 |
| Electives 3 | ||
| At least two electives must be taken within the Psychology Department. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the program advisor or graduate coordinator. Students interested in completing the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management should take HRM 601, HRM 602 and one additional HRM course from the following: HRM 603/HRM 604/HRM 606/HRM 607. Students electing to add the Human Resource Management Certificate option will be expected to complete 42 credit hours. | 12 | |
| Graduate Research in Psychology 2 | ||
| Psychometrics: Measurement and Evaluation | ||
| Advanced Systems Analysis | ||
| Psychology & Training | ||
| Applied Psychology Practicum 1 | ||
| Workplace Stress and Health | ||
| Assessment and Performance Prediction in the Workplace | ||
| Topical Seminar in Psychology | ||
| Thesis 2,4 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 39 | |
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Students can choose only one of the following options: PSY 570 can be taken as an independent elective for 3 credits or can be used to substitute for PSY 630 requirement when taken for 6 credits as an independent elective.
- 2
Students may only register for one of these courses (PSY 510, PSY 600, PSY 610) per semester.
- 3
Up to two elective courses may be taken outside of the Department of Psychology. Courses restricted to clinical psychology majors cannot be taken as electives.
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Students may, with permission, enroll for the thesis (PSY 610) for up to six credit hours. Students electing the thesis option will be expected to complete at least 42 credit hours.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Applied Track
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PSY 560 | Advanced Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 601 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 562 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 602 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 630 or PSY 524 |
Internship in Industrial/Organizational or Psychometrics: Measurement and Evaluation |
3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 569 | Ethics and Professional Skills in Organizational Practice | 3 |
| PSY 630 or PSY 524 |
Internship in Industrial/Organizational or Psychometrics: Measurement and Evaluation |
3 |
| PSY 546 | Advanced Systems Analysis 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 566 | Seminar in Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 600 | Research Report | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- 1
Recommended elective
Thesis Track
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PSY 560 | Advanced Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 601 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 562 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 600 | Research Report | 3 |
| PSY 602 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 630 | Internship in Industrial/Organizational | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 524 | Psychometrics: Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 569 | Ethics and Professional Skills in Organizational Practice | 3 |
| PSY 610 | Thesis | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 566 | Seminar in Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
