Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.S.

Graduates of the Organizational Psychology program will develop advanced competencies in organizational practice and will be able to:

  1. Knowledge of Human Behavior. Apply fundamental knowledge of psychology to understanding of human behavior in organizations.
  2. Data, Critical Thinking, and Decisions. Apply graduate level research, critical thinking, and data analysis skills to organizational structures and development.
  3. Core Organizational and People Operations Competencies. Create and implement strategic frameworks in organizational personnel domains, which include (1) talent management; (2) talent development; and (3) leadership development.
  4. Organizational Strategy and Decisions Proficiency. Demonstrate and apply knowledge in personnel domains, which include (1) ethical, legal, and professional contexts; (2) job and task analysis; (3) employee assessments; (4) performance appraisal; and (5) connection to business acumen.
  5. Organizational Consulting and Decisions Proficiency. Demonstrate and apply knowledge in organizational psychology domains, which include (1) work motivation; (2) leadership; (3) team dynamics; (4) attitudes; (5) organizational change and development.
  6. Integration of Faith and Learning. Integrate learning with personal faith walk.
  7. Communication. Demonstrate oral communication skills appropriate for organizational professionals.
  8. Cultural Competency. Apply understanding of cultural dynamics to local and global organizational contexts.
Course Requirements
PSOG-656Organizational Consulting2
PSOG-507Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations3
PSOG-531
& 531L		Talent Assessments
and Talent Assessments Lab		5
PSOG-517
& 517L		Organizational Research & Analytics
and Organizational Research & Analytics Lab		5
PSOG-621
& 621L		Talent Management
and Talent Management Practicum		5
PSOG-631
& 631L		Talent Development
and Talent Development Practicum		5
PSOG-641
& 641L		Leadership Development
and Leadership Development Practicum		5
PSOG-521Organizational Psychology Mentoring3
PSOG-657Talent Strategy2
PSOG-651Field Consulting Practicum3
or PSOG-652 Applied Industry Project
PSOG-730Creating Healthy Organizations Conf.2
Total Units40
Optional, Additional Course Offerings
PSOG-600Future Vocational Support0
PSOG-799Continued Reg: Master's Study (by program director approval)1
PSOG-680Independent Study: (by program director approval)1-4

Disclaimer: This sample Multi-Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Graduate Program for Organizational Psychology.

Plan of Study Grid
8W1Units
PSOG-507 Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations 3
PSOG-656 Organizational Consulting 2
 Units5
F8W2
PSOG-517 Organizational Research & Analytics 3
PSOG-517L Organizational Research & Analytics Lab 2
PSOG-651 Field Consulting Practicum 3
PSOG-730 Creating Healthy Organizations Conf. 2
 Units10
SP8W1
PSOG-531 Talent Assessments 3
PSOG-531L Talent Assessments Lab 2
 Units5
SP8W2
PSOG-621 Talent Management 3
PSOG-621L Talent Management Practicum 2
 Units5
SU8W1
PSOG-631 Talent Development 3
PSOG-631L Talent Development Practicum 2
 Units5
SU8W2
PSOG-641 Leadership Development 3
PSOG-641L Leadership Development Practicum 2
 Units5
F8W1
PSOG-521 Organizational Psychology Mentoring 3
PSOG-657 Talent Strategy 2
 Units5
 Total Units40