Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.S.
Graduates of the Industrial & Organizational Psychology program will develop advanced competencies in organizational practice and will be able to:
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Knowledge of Human Behavior. Apply fundamental knowledge of psychology to understanding of human behavior in organizations.
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Data, Critical Thinking, and Decisions. Apply graduate level research, critical thinking, and data analysis skills to organizational structures and development.
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Core Organizational and People Operations Competencies. Create and implement strategic frameworks in organizational personnel domains, which include 1) people analytics; 2) talent management; 3) leadership development.
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Organizational Strategy and Decisions Proficiency. Demonstrate and apply knowledge in organizational personnel domains, which include 1) ethical, legal, and professional contexts; 2) job and task analysis; 3) talent assessments; 4) performance appraisal; 5) connection to business acumen.
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Organizational Analysis 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.
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Integration of Faith and Learning. Integrate learning with our faith that values justice, compassion, and service to others.
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Communication. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for organizational professionals.
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Cultural Competency. Apply understanding of cultural dynamics to local and global organizational contexts.
Code | Title | Units |
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Course Requirements | ||
PSOG-507 | Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations | 3 |
PSOG-535 | Statistics for Organizational Decision- Making | 3 |
PSOG-715 & 715L | Advanced Research Methods and Advanced Research Methods Lab | 5 |
PSOG-531 | Talent Assessments | 3 |
PSOG-625 | Psychology of Leadership and Motivation | 3 |
PSOG-615 | People Analytics | 3 |
PSOG-555 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
PSOG-655 | Organizational Systems, Development and Change | 3 |
PSOG-730 | Creating Healthy Organizations Conf. | 1 |
PSOG-621 | Talent Management | 3 |
PSOG-641 | Leadership Development | 3 |
PSOG-635 | Diversity and the Organization | 3 |
PSOG-520 | Organizational Psychology Mentoring | 3 |
Exit Option Taken over 16 weeks | 3 | |
Master's Thesis | ||
Applied Industry Project | ||
Total Units | 42 |
Code | Title | Units |
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Optional, Additional Course Offerings | ||
PSOG-600 | Future Vocational Support | 0 |
PSOG-799 | Continued Reg: Master's Study (by program director approval) | 1 |
PSOG-680 | Independent 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.
First Year | ||
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First Semester | Units | |
PSOG-507 | Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations | 3 |
PSOG-535 | Statistics for Organizational Decision- Making | 3 |
PSOG-715 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
PSOG-715L | Advanced Research Methods Lab | 2 |
Units | 11 | |
Second Semester | ||
PSOG-531 | Talent Assessments | 3 |
PSOG-625 | Psychology of Leadership and Motivation | 3 |
PSOG-615 | People Analytics | 3 |
Units | 9 | |
Third Semester | ||
PSOG-555 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
PSOG-655 | Organizational Systems, Development and Change | 3 |
PSOG-730 | Creating Healthy Organizations Conf. | 1 |
Units | 7 | |
Second Year | ||
First Semester | ||
PSOG-621 | Talent Management | 3 |
PSOG-641 | Leadership Development | 3 |
PSOG-635 | Diversity and the Organization | 3 |
Units | 9 | |
Second Semester | ||
PSOG-520 | Organizational Psychology Mentoring | 3 |
PSOG Exit Option | 3 | |
Units | 6 | |
Total Units | 42 |