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:

  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) people analytics; 2) talent management; 3) leadership development.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Integration of Faith and Learning. Integrate learning with our faith that values justice, compassion, and service to others.

  7. Communication. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for organizational professionals.

  8. Cultural Competency. Apply understanding of cultural dynamics to local and global organizational contexts.

Course Requirements
PSOG-507Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations3
PSOG-535Statistics for Organizational Decision- Making3
PSOG-715
715L
Advanced Research Methods
and Advanced Research Methods Lab
5
PSOG-531Talent Assessments3
PSOG-625Psychology of Leadership and Motivation3
PSOG-615People Analytics3
PSOG-555Managing Human Resources3
PSOG-655Organizational Systems, Development and Change3
PSOG-730Creating Healthy Organizations Conf.1
PSOG-621Talent Management3
PSOG-641Leadership Development3
PSOG-635Diversity and the Organization3
PSOG-520Organizational Psychology Mentoring3
Exit Option Taken over 16 weeks3
Master's Thesis
Applied Industry Project
Total Units42
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
First Year
First SemesterUnits
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
 Units11
Second Semester
PSOG-531 Talent Assessments 3
PSOG-625 Psychology of Leadership and Motivation 3
PSOG-615 People Analytics 3
 Units9
Third Semester
PSOG-555 Managing Human Resources 3
PSOG-655 Organizational Systems, Development and Change 3
PSOG-730 Creating Healthy Organizations Conf. 1
 Units7
Second Year
First Semester
PSOG-621 Talent Management 3
PSOG-641 Leadership Development 3
PSOG-635 Diversity and the Organization 3
 Units9
Second Semester
PSOG-520 Organizational Psychology Mentoring 3
PSOG Exit Option 3
 Units6
 Total Units42