Graduate Program in Organizational Psychology

Department website: https://www.vanguard.edu/academics/academic-programs/graduate/organizational-psychology

Rene Molina, Director

Mission: Equipping students to become competent and caring organizational psychologists ready to lead transformative change in businesses and organizational cultures.

The Graduate Program in Industrial & Organizational Psychology offers the following graduate degree and certification tracks:

Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology: prepares students to create healthy and productive environments where both employees and companies succeed. Combining in-depth research and analytics, applied organizational psychology, and people operations courses, students will gain the knowledge base and industry-relevant experience to foster innovation and inform decision-making throughout industry. Graduates are prepared for positions in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training & Development, Organizational Consulting, Research and Teaching, and other organizational leadership positions.

Industrial & Organizational Psychology Certificate: Gain training and skill in theoretical frameworks, consulting skills, assessments, and analytics for people in the strategic HR space. This certificate will provide the foundational content knowledge and skill base to enter the strategic HR consulting field through both course and lab work.

Talent & Leadership Development Certificate: The Talent & Leadership Development Certificate provides training and skill in the strategic HR intervention work related to talent and leadership development. This certificate will provide the acquisition of several HR strategic skills related to performance management, succession planning and career pathing, and developing both individual and group leadership trainings.

Audit Certificate of Completion in a specific program course: Gain professional development in 8-weeks by auditing an Industrial & Organizational Psychology course. Varying from 2-4 credit hours, our courses provide you with foundational knowledge and hands-on application of current strategic HR and business consulting competencies. Enroll in up to three course audits.

Admissions Criteria

An earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required. Any major is acceptable, though undergraduate degrees in psychology, business, or communications are preferred.

Additional criterion is assessed in an admission interview, scheduled once application documents have been submitted. Students who are admitted to the program generally exhibit the following characteristics: 

  • Desire and motivation to work within I/O Psychology
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office basics
  • Ability to read and interpret research evidence
  • Professional communication and presentation skills
  • High achievement and openness to experience
  • Alignment with VU values

Admissions Requirements

Individuals interested in pursuing graduate studies in Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University should submit the following:

Application for Admission:  http://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/graduate/how-to-apply or request additional information:

Graduate and Nursing Admissions Office:

Application Fee. A non-refundable application fee of $45.00 is required and can be paid here

Professional Resume. Please provide a detailed resume including all employment, training, education, and other relevant experience.

Personal Statement of Purpose. Applicants must submit a statement of purpose outlining their academic and professional goals, as well as their reasons for pursuing this program.

Letters of Recommendation. Please provide 2 letters of recommendation from professional contacts who are not family members.

Pre-requisite Course Work. Applicants are expected to have completed the following or equivalent undergraduate level courses: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Statistics, and another Psychology course (e.g.: Social Psychology).

Official Transcripts. Please request official transcripts from all of the colleges you have attended (including colleges you attend for pre-requisite course work). Submit application and supporting documentation. The completed application form, along with all supporting documents, should be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. Once all supporting information has been received and the application is complete, the Graduate Program in Organizational Psychology will review each application. Finalists will be invited for an onsite or telephone/videoconference interview. All applicants are evaluated without regard to race, gender, age, political affiliation, national origin or disabling conditions.

Transfer Policy. If deemed acceptable, a student may transfer up to six units of graduate level course work that is comparable to required coursework within the program. In the event that comparable coursework has been completed at another regionally accredited institution, the student will not be required to complete the waived course(s) within the MSIO program.

Readmission Policy

If a student has been absent from the program for more than one semester and does not have a current Leave of Absence form on file, he or she will be administratively withdrawn and must submit an “Application for Re-admission.” There is a fee for re-admission. Readmitted students will be subject to current academic catalog program requirements. Students must also submit transcripts (if any) from other institutions while absent from Vanguard University. 

Community Membership Expectations

Vanguard University selects students based on academic record, the admissions interview, work experience, and willingness to comply with the standards and values of the university. It is expected that each individual who joins the academic community of Vanguard University will deepen his or her ethical commitment and understanding, strengthen his or her intellectual and creative abilities, and participate constructively in the life of the university community. Furthermore, Vanguard University community members are expected to commit to mutual respect for one another and will: (1) Treat all members of the community with the utmost regard, supporting and upholding the rights of others to a safe, collaborative, and collegial learning environment; (2) Foster collegial learning by participating in class as a supportive and cooperative community member; (3) Refrain from derogatory, disrespectful, or inflammatory comments regarding any member of the academic community; (4) Resolve any personal conflicts by first approaching the other party privately in accordance with professional protocol and the principles that are outlined in Matthew 18:15-17. Students who choose to disregard these expectations may be removed from the program regardless of academic performance.

Graduation Requirements

Students pursuing the Masters of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology degree from Vanguard University are required to satisfy the following program requirements, in additional to university requirements, for graduation:

  1. Successful completion of all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.0), and with no more than one (1) course grade of “C+” counting toward the degree.
  2. A minimum residence of three academic terms.
  3. Completion of Graduate Thesis or Applied Project per the exit option selected.
  4. The filing of all necessary forms in accordance with the timetable provided by program and university offices.
  5. Successful completion within the maximum allowed time limit of three (3) years of all degree requirements that were in effect at the time of student’s entrance into the program.
  6. Settlement of all financial obligations to Vanguard University. If all coursework has been completed and graduation is pending completion of Graduate Thesis or Applied Project, the student will be required to register for PSOG-799 Continued Reg: Master's Study until all graduation requirements have been met.

Students pursuing any Industrial & Organizational Certificates from Vanguard University are required to satisfy the following requirements, in additional to university requirements, for awarding of the certificate:

  1. Successful completion of all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.0), and with no more than one (1) course grade of “C+” counting toward the degree.
  2. The filing of all necessary forms in accordance with the timetable provided by program and university offices.
  3. Successful completion within the maximum allowed time limit of two (2) years of all degree requirements that were in effect at the time of student’s entrance into the program.
  4. Settlement of all financial obligations to Vanguard University.

Regular Standing

Students who intend to obtain a Master’s degree and who have met all admission requirements are granted regular standing in the program. Only those students who have regular standing may become candidates for the Master’s degree.

Provisional Standing

This classification is used for degree-seeking students who have their B.A. degree but enter the program with academic deficiencies: They may lack some of the prerequisite undergraduate courses, their entering GPA is deficient, or their B.A. degree is from a non-regionally accredited institution. Such admission is at the discretion of the Director of the Graduate Program in I/O Psychology. Move to Regular Standing will be considered after all undergraduate course prerequisites are completed with a letter grade of “B” or better and/or after demonstrating the ability to do graduate level work by completing nine (9) units with a “B” or better letter grade in each course.

Academic Probation

Students admitted to the graduate program with Regular Standing who later receive a cumulative or current grade point average below 3.0 will be changed to Probationary Standing. Students with such standing must obtain both a cumulative and current grade point average of 3.0 or greater the following semester. If after one semester of Probationary Standing the student is not able to obtain a grade point average of a B (3.0) he/she may be dismissed from the graduate program.

Incomplete Work

An “Incomplete” grade is the way the institution agrees to respond to a student who has been prevented from completing some or all of the requirements in one or more courses due to circumstances which were beyond the student’s ability to prevent or foresee, and who has requested additional time to complete the course requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain a “Petition for Incomplete Grade in a Graduate Course” form from the program office and to contact the course professor(s) as early as possible. Petitions are approved by the professor. The professor is under no obligation to assign an Incomplete grade. Examples of acceptable grounds for granting an incomplete grade include: personal or family illness of more than brief duration, serious personal or family crisis, or an unplanned increase in job responsibilities. Unacceptable grounds include heavy or difficult class load, heavy work schedule, or computer problems.

All incomplete work for full-semester courses (16 weeks) is due 6 weeks from the last day of that semester. Incomplete work for accelerated courses (5-8 weeks) is due 30 days from the last day of that module. Failure to complete and submit the required work on time will result in a grade of “F”.

University Leave of Absence Policy

See University's Leave of Absence and Withdraw Policy under University Academic Policies.

Academic Program Leave of Absence Policy

Students who find it necessary to interrupt the regular sequence of enrollment are required to file notice of an official leave of absence to ensure proper communication between the student and the Graduate Industrial & Organizational Psychology Office. The forms for this purpose are available with the I/O Psychology administrative department. Students taking a leave of absence are not regarded as having permanently withdrawn from the University and need not apply for readmission through the Graduate Admissions Office. Time spent on leave of absence is counted in the five-year time limit for graduate course work. Students who interrupt their program and do not file a leave of absence will be required to reapply and will be subject to all new academic regulations in effect in the Catalog at the time enrollment is resumed. If the request for a leave of absence is denied, the student will be required to reapply. Readmitted students will be subject to current academic catalog program requirements. 

Any student granted a leave during the add/drop period (as outlined in the University Catalog) for the semester will be dropped from any classes that the student is enrolled in. If the leave is granted after 75% of the semester (or class) the student may, with faculty approval, receive an Incomplete for one or more courses.  If an Incomplete is not deemed appropriate, a grade of “W” will be issued. No refund of charges will be made for courses in which an Incomplete is given. No credit is earned for any course in which a “W” is issued. Refunds, if any, will be granted based upon the University's refund policy as found in the University course catalog.

Military Leave of Absence Policy

Information regarding Military Leave of Absence can be found on the Veterans Enrollment Certification and Benefits page.  Questions, contact the University's School Certifying Official.

Advance to Candidacy

Degree bound students must officially be advanced to candidacy status prior to degree confirmation. Neither admission to the Master's program nor completion of required course work automatically advances a student to candidacy. Advancement to Candidacy occurs at the end of the first year of course work, upon successful completion of:

  1. PSOG-555 Managing Human Resources examination at 70% or higher.
  2. Satisfactory completion of the culminating course project prior to Wk. 8 of PSOG-555 Managing Human Resources, as verified by the faculty project supervisor.
  3. Submission of the Advancement to Candidacy form to Grad Org Psych office by Wk. 8 of PSOG-555 Managing Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for Advancement to Candidacy students must:

  1. Be a student in Regular Standing. If student previously had Provisional or Probationary Standing, all conditions or deficiencies which had led to such standing must have been rectified.
  2. Complete application for Advancement to Candidacy during the semester the student is scheduled to advance.
  3. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on all graduate course work required for the degree, with no more than one “C+” grade.
  4. Be recommended for advancement by their faculty project supervisor.

The results from the Advance to Candidacy process will be used to determine whether the student displays:

  1.  Academic and professional competency in the program.
  2. Preparation which constitutes a satisfactory foundation on which to complete the program.
  3.  A proposed course for professional development, which has sufficient merit to warrant approval.
  4. Necessary research and analytical skills to justify continuation of study toward the Master of Science degree.

Application for Graduation

An application for graduation must be obtained from and filed with the program office during the first week of the student’s final semester in which the degree will be granted. Students who have filed an application for graduation and do not complete their requirements by the projected date of completion are required to file again in a later semester.

Awarding of Degree

Degrees are formally awarded at the end of the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. The degree is posted on the transcript as of the last day of the semester or Summer session in which the graduation requirements were met. Commencement exercises are held annually at the end of the Spring semester.

Credit Hour Policy

See Credit Hour Policy section in Academic Policies and Procedures.

Adding or Dropping Courses

When circumstances necessitate changes in a course schedule, students are required to complete and file an Add/Drop form in the program office. Classes that are dropped prior to the second class meeting will not be entered on the transcript. Classes that are dropped following the second meeting and prior to the fifth meeting will be appear on the transcript with a grade of “W”. Classes dropped following the fifth meeting will receive a grade of “WF” unless the professor, aware of extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student, is willing to grant a “WP.” The course professor(s) and program director must approve all courses added or dropped after the first day of the class. Seminar courses must be dropped prior to the beginning of the one-day seminar.

Grade Change Policy

See Grade Change Policy in Academic Policies and Procedures.

Grade Appeals

See Grade Appeals section in Academic Policies and Procedures.

Class Attendance

Because of the nature of this program, class-time is often an interactive environment, where small group exercises and activities are designed to simulate common workplace scenarios. Students cannot participate if they are not present. Therefore, attendance is required for each in class and online sessions. Points for class participation are awarded for full engagement and participation. Making up class participation points is not possible if a student misses the session. However, if students know in advance that they will be unable to attend a particular session, the professor may allow substitute assignments on a case-by case basis, provided they are arranged prior to the missed class. Students missing more that 20% of the class (including online class participation) will not be allowed to continue and will need to retake the course.

Program Schedule Format

The Graduate Industrial & Organizational Psychology program consists of three 16-week terms per year. Each term will include two eight-week course blocks of 1-2 classes within each block. Each course has seven two-to-three-hour synchronous remote class sessions, additional online assignment and discussion sessions, as well as individual instruction from the instructor on final assignments as needed. Included as a program requirement, students are expected to attend a two-unit weekend conference in the summer semester consisting of eight hours of instruction, as well as two-four hours of online course work for student professional development. Some program course loads include credited, three-day in-person intensives of five to eight hours of instruction time per day, as well as the continued synchronous remote class sessions throughout the term; intensive inclusion in the program schedule will be communicated at the start of the program.

Cohort Scheduling

In cohort education, students move through their curriculum as a group, which enhances camaraderie in the classroom. Special cohorts may use unique intensified schedule formats. Intensives are courses offered in compacted blocks of time and supplemented by online work. Intensives are scheduled as extended weekends (three to four days).

Degree Program:

Certificates:

Organizational Psychology Graduate Program Preparation Track: 

This sequence of courses is recommended for undergraduate students from any major who are preparing to enter the Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology at Vanguard University. This graduate program preparation track gives students the knowledge, skills, and experience to be as prepared as possible in statistics, the function of human resources (HR), and the context of I/O which are all key factors in being competent in the practice of strategic HR. 

MNGT-342Human Resource Management3
or MNGT-346 Organizational Behavior
PSYC-265CIntroduction to Behavioral Statistics3
or MATH-265C Intro to Statistical Methods
PSYC-374Intro to Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
BUSN-450Business Intern Program1-3
Total Units10-12
PSOG-507  Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations  3 Credits  
Prepares students to use theoretical frameworks and apply research evidence to solve practical organizational issues. Students will be exposed to what is required in business, research and consulting skills plus professional, legal and diversity related issues needed to work as an I/O practitioner upon graduation. The core purpose is to build the foundational skill of using research to solve personnel related problems.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-520  Organizational Psychology Mentoring  3 Credits  
This course prepares students for successful transitions into industry roles following graduation from the program. Emphasis is placed on professional development, including networking, career planning, and applying organizational psychology principles in real-world settings. Students will engage in mentoring activities, gain insights from industry professionals, and build practical skills for the workplace. By the end, students will be equipped with the tools and confidence to excel in diverse organizational psychology careers.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-521  Organizational Psychology Mentoring  1-3 Credits  
In the student's first semester in the program, this class allows students to get exposure to the different consulting domains within org psych. Students will be paired in groups of five and will get four weeks of exposure to four different consultants in the areas of: talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, and organizational development. In each four-week segment, mentors will expose students to the domain, present information about it, display work in the area, and discuss what it's like to land and hold a job in that area. This class will be synchronous remote, and the time will be scheduled to meet everyone's needs. This class prepares students for the individual mentoring course in which they pick two mentors and get individual time with each consulting mentor to discuss what consulting is like and what's it like to do consulting in that field, getting them closer to figuring out what lane of consulting they want to pursue (i.e. talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, or org development)
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-531  Talent Assessments  3 Credits  
This course examines the tools and methods used to evaluate talent within organizations. Students will explore topics such as psychometric testing, performance appraisals, 360-degree feedback, and assessment centers. Emphasis is placed on ensuring assessments are fair, reliable, and aligned with organizational goals. By the end, students will be equipped to design and implement effective talent assessment strategies in diverse workplace contexts.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-535  Statistics for Organizational Decision- Making  3 Credits  
This course focuses on the application of statistical methods to support strategic decision-making in organizations. Students will learn to analyze data, identify trends, and interpret results to solve complex business challenges. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will develop the skills to communicate data-driven insights effectively.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
PSOG-555  Managing Human Resources  3 Credits  
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the core functions and responsibilities of human resource management. Students will explore topics such as recruitment, employee relations, compensation, compliance, and HR strategy. Emphasis is placed on aligning HR practices with organizational objectives and fostering a positive workplace culture. By the end, students will have the knowledge and skills to manage HR effectively in various organizational settings.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
PSOG-600  Future Vocational Support  0 Credits  
This is an Optional (0) unit course that is overseen by the program director. The goal of this class is to help land student vocational opportunities in Strategic HR consulting. This could be finding a student a recruiter, helping them prepare to get a promotion, or find a job or internship in strategic HR. The director will help students interview prep, update their linkedIN and get ready for interviews. There will be a cap of 10 students per cohort that can enroll in this course. This course is mainly for students who aren't working or are transitioning fields and need help securing a future internship or job.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-615  People Analytics  3 Credits  
This course equips students with the tools and techniques to analyze and interpret data for informed decision-making in organizations. Students will explore topics such as data visualization, predictive modeling, and the use of analytics software. Hands-on projects will focus on transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive organizational performance.

Co-Requisite: PSOG-615L

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
PSOG-615L  People Analytics Lab  2 Credits  
This lab complements People Analytics by offering hands-on experience in data manipulation, visualization, and analysis using advanced tools and techniques. Students will work on real-world datasets, applying statistical and analytical methods to derive actionable insights. By the end, students will have practical skills to analyze and interpret data effectively in organizational contexts.

Co-Requisite: PSOG-615

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
PSOG-621  Talent Management  3 Credits  
Applies theory and practice around selecting individuals in organizations. This course focuses on learning both the research evidence and practical competencies required to select talent in organizations. Students will learn competency modeling, selection of competencies to measure competencies and issues related with predictive validity. Students will gain practical skill and theoretical knowledge to apply major principles related to hiring in organizations.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-621L  Talent Management Practicum  1-4 Credits  
Prepares students with hands-on experience working within organizations supporting various aspects of PMP, such as data analysis or building rater training. Students will learn how to implement a PMP related project within an organization. The core purpose is to give students the experience working on a PMP related project for a partner organization.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
PSOG-625  Psychology of Leadership and Motivation  3 Credits  
This course delves into the relationship between effective leadership and personal character. Students will explore leadership theories and practices while reflecting on ethical decision-making and values-driven behavior. Through interactive activities and self-assessment, students will develop skills to lead with integrity and inspire others.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-631  Talent Development  3 Credits  
Prepares students to identify short-term and long-term talent needs in an organization at the individual and organizational level. Students will learn how to identify critical roles, create experience profiles for critical roles, implement organization succession planning, create career development frameworks and tools, create process for individual development planning, and build resources for managers and employees to support career development at the individual level. The core purpose is to equip students with the talent development acumen to succeed on day one in a similar role.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
PSOG-631L  Talent Development Practicum  2 Credits  
Prepares students to work within an established performance management program and offer improvements. Students will learn how to map org structure, audit and compare internal and external PMP benchmarks, revamp PMP process, re-evaluate succession plan process and develop a training program to relaunch PMP program. The core purpose is to give students experience working with an organization to revamp their PMP process and specifically focus on succession planning.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
PSOG-635  Diversity and the Organization  3 Credits  
This course explores the critical role of diversity in shaping inclusive and high-performing organizations. Students will examine theories and practices related to equity, inclusion, and the impact of diverse perspectives on workplace dynamics. Through case studies and interactive discussions, students will develop strategies to foster belonging and leverage diversity for organizational success.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-641  Leadership Development  3 Credits  
Prepares students in scientific research and applied practices in Leadership Development, including executive assessment, coaching, and training. Students will learn how to develop 360 assessment programs, interpret 360 assessment reports, provide leadership assessment debrief, support coaching programs, design and implement leadership programs. The core purpose is to equip students with the leadership development acumen to succeed on day one in a similar role.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
PSOG-641L  Leadership Development Practicum  2 Credits  
Prepares students with hands-on experience working with an organization to help them create a leadership development program. Students will learn how to develop a core leadership competency model, roll out assessments to assess current leadership capability, design trainings to increase leadership capability and work at both the group and individual level to coach and grow leadership potential. The core purpose is to give students experience working with an organization to implement their leadership development process.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-650  Master's Thesis  3 Credits  
Allows students to demonstrate empirical competencies, as well as build a unique professional niche within Organizational Psychology. Suggested topics/areas of focus include Performance Evaluation, Motivation, Training and Development in Organizations, Intercultural Relations, Stress & Health, or other relevant topics reflective of Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP) competencies. Master's thesis will add generalizable knowledge to the field.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
PSOG-652  Applied Industry Project  3 Credits  
Prepares students with hands-on experience working within organizations supporting various aspects of PMP, such as data analysis or building rater training. Students will learn how to implement a PMP related project within an organization. The core purpose is to give students the experience working on a PMP related project for a partner organization.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-655  Organizational Systems, Development and Change  3 Credits  
Prepares students on the technical skills, process and practices taught in previous courses. This course teaches students to apply strategic thinking to analyze the current needs of the business (business strategy, performance, future growth plans, headwinds, current talent, and capabilities) to create an integrated talent strategy, inclusive of leadership, culture, talent, and capabilities. The core purpose is to give students the context of how to integrate the talent functions learned into a well-organized human resource strategy.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
PSOG-657  Talent Strategy  2 Credits  
Prepares students on the technical skills, process and practices taught in previous courses. This course teaches students to apply strategic thinking to analyze the current needs of the business (business strategy, performance, future growth plans, headwinds, current talent, and capabilities) to create an integrated talent strategy, inclusive of leadership, culture, talent, and capabilities. The core purpose is to give students the context of how to integrate the talent functions learned into a well-organized human resource strategy.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-680  Independent Study:  1-4 Credits  
Course will allow students to develop knowledge and application skills tailored to their specific interests, career goals, and learning needs. Course emphases must align with one or more SIOP competencies (professional skills, research methods, human performance, individual assessment, etc.) Maximum number of units recommended per semester is 2. Maximum number of units allowed per year is 4. Maximum number that can count toward degree is 8. MSOP students in good standing can enroll in Independent Study only with permission of professor of record and program director.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
PSOG-715  Advanced Research Methods  3 Credits  
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to research design and methodology in organizational psychology. Students will learn to formulate research questions, collect and analyze data, and evaluate findings critically. Emphasizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches, the course equips students with skills to conduct ethical and impactful research. PSOG 715L: Advanced Research Methods Lab (2 units) required corequisite

Co-Requisite: PSOG-715L

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-715L  Advanced Research Methods Lab  2 Credits  
This lab complements Advanced Research Methods by providing hands-on experience in research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Students will apply advanced techniques, use data analysis, and address ethical considerations through practical projects. By the end, students will have the skills to execute rigorous research in organizational psychology.

Co-Requisite: PSOG-715

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
PSOG-720  Professional Development Workshops  0-1 Credits  
(This course is only offered for credit for students in teach-out during the 23-24 academic year.) Six 8-hour workshops are held (3 per year) that present current trends in the field while providing students hands-on support for their own professional development.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
PSOG-730  Creating Healthy Organizations Conf.  1 Credit  
This course centers around active participation in the Creating a Healthy Organizations Conference. Students will attend keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops led by scholars, industry veterans, and thought leaders. Emphasis is placed on integrating conference insights with organizational psychology principles to develop actionable strategies for fostering healthy, high-performing organizations. By the end, students will reflect on what they have learned and apply it to their professional goals, leaving the program inspired and prepared to drive meaningful change.
Terms Typically Offered: Summer.
PSOG-799  Continued Reg: Master's Study  1 Credit  
Required for each semester subsequent to registration of PSOG 650 or PSOG 652 until completed. Must be enolled in semester of completion. PSOG 799 credits do not count toward MSOP degree requirements.

Prerequisite: PSOG-650; PSOG-652

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.