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 524 | Psychometrics: Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 560 | Advanced Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 562 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 566 | Seminar In Indust & Organizat Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 569 | Ethics and Professional Skills in Organizational Practice | 3 |
| PSY 630 | Internship in Industrial/Organizational | 3 |
| PSY 600 | Research Report 4 | 3 |
| Electives 1 | ||
| At least two electives must be taken within the Psychology Department. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. Courses not listed here may be used pending approval from your advisor and the Graduate Coordinator. | 12 | |
| Graduate Research in Psychology 4 | ||
| Advanced Systems Analysis | ||
| Psychology & Training | ||
| Applied Psychology Practicum 2 | ||
| Workplace Stress and Health | ||
| Introduction to People Analytics | ||
| Assessment and Performance Prediction in the Workplace | ||
| Topical Seminar in Psychology | ||
| Thesis 3,4 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 39 | |
- 1
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. Students may only register for one of these courses (PSY 510, PSY 600, PSY 610) per semester.
- 2
Students can choose only one of the following options: PSY 570 can be taken as an independent elective when taken for 3 credits or with permission from Graduate Coordinator, PSY 570 can be used to substitute for PSY 600 requirement when taken for 3 credits or PSY 630 requirement when taken for 6 credits.
- 3
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 semester hours.
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Students may only register for one of these courses (PSY 510, PSY 600, PSY 610) per semester.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
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 Indust & Organizat 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 Indust & Organizat Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
