Graduate Degree

Work and Organizational Psychology - Master of Science

Program:
Work and Organizational Psychology - Master of Science
Plan Code:
WORKOP_MS
Program Level:
Graduate
Award Type:
Master of Science
College:
College of Social Science
Department:
Psychology


Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:

Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.


College of Social Science

Department of Psychology

Graduate Study
Work and Organizational Psychology - Master of Science

Students pursuing the Master of Science Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology will develop knowledge and skills in organizational theory, methods, and practice relevant to the role and responsibilities of positions in organizational psychology that meet professional practice standards. Graduates will be prepared to work as master’s-level positions in a variety of professional settings.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Social Science, students must meet the requirements specified below.
 
Admission
 
To be considered for the Master of Science Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology, an applicant must:
  1. have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution;
  2. have an academic record equivalent to at least a 3.00 in the last two years of undergraduate work;
  3. possess attributes such as intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and perseverance to have a high degree of potential for completion of the program and advancement to the roles and duties of individuals in an Organizational Psychology position.
  4. submit three letters of recommendation and a personal statement regarding their academic and professional goals and experience.
  5. if an international student, submit TOEFL scores.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology

Students must complete 30 credits under Plan B (without thesis). The program is available only online.
1. All of the following courses (18 credits):
PSY 806 Consulting Roles and Professional Development 2
PSY 807 Quantitative Analysis I 2
PSY 808 Quantitative Analysis II 2
PSY 816 Current Topics in Work and Organizational Psychology 2
PSY 819 Testing and Measurement Development 2
PSY 821 Staffing Organizations 2
PSY 822 Performance Management 2
PSY 823 Workplace Learning and Development 2
PSY 824 Employee Attitudes and Engagement 2
2. All of the following practicum courses (8 credits):
PSY 856 Practicum I: Making the Business Case 2
PSY 857 Practicum II: Applied Skills in Data Analysis and Interpretation 2
PSY 858 Practicum III: Developing a Training and Onboarding Program 2
PSY 859 Practicum IV: Attitude Survey Development and Analysis 2
3. Complete two special topics seminars (4 credits):
PSY 830 Special Topics 2
This requirement is completed through two enrollments of PSY 830.