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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Specialization

Harold Abel School of Psychology

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The PhD specialization in industrial/organizational psychology is designed for learners interested in workplace and organizational behavior. You will gain in-depth knowledge of leadership issues, group development, organizational change strategies, motivational and performance enhancement, and human resources management. Doctoral graduates typically pursue positions as independent consultants, coaches to senior management, university instructors, and other leadership positions in business, government, and higher education.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length. See residential colloquia details

NOTE: These degree requirements are not designed for Licensure as a professional psychologist.

  • ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon!
  • COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $2,185
  • Two or three concurrent 5-credit courses $1,970 per course
  • (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
  • TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS : 120 credits
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Core Courses:

  • PSY7021 - Foundations of Psychology - Doctoral Learners - 5 credits
  • PSY7240 - Adult Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior - 5 credits
  • PSY7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY7520 - Social Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY7530 - Group Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements - 5 credits
  • PSY7625 - Advanced Inferential Statistics - 5 credits
  • PSY7656 - Advanced Research Methods - 5 credits
  • PSY8330 - Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice - 5 credits

Specialization Courses:

  • PSY8711 - Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY8720 - Psychology of Leadership - 5 credits
  • PSY8730 - Consultation Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY8740 - Psychology Practices in Personnel and HRM - 5 credits
  • PSY8750 - Managing Psychological Services - 5 credits
  • PSY8765 - Testing & Assessment in Workplace Psychology - 5 credits
  • PSY9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 5 credits
  • PSY9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 5 credits
  • PSY9301 - Dissertation Research I - 5 credits
  • PSY9302 - Dissertation Research II - 5 credits
  • PSY9303 - Dissertation Research III - 5 credits
  • PSY9304 - Dissertation Research IV - 5 credits

Two Elective Courses:

  • Choose two courses in the Harold Abel School of Psychology, excluding 8000-level testing courses, practicum, and internship. - 10 credits

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