Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.S.
Graduates of the Organizational Psychology program will develop advanced competencies in organizational practice and will be able to:
- Knowledge of Human Behavior. Apply fundamental knowledge of psychology to understanding of human behavior in organizations.
- Data, Critical Thinking, and Decisions. Apply graduate level research, critical thinking, and data analysis skills to organizational structures and development.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Integration of Faith and Learning. Integrate learning with personal faith walk.
- Communication. Demonstrate oral communication skills appropriate for organizational professionals.
- Cultural Competency. Apply understanding of cultural dynamics to local and global organizational contexts.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| PSOG-505 | Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations | 3 |
| PSOG-516 & 516L | Organizational Research & Analytics and Organizational Research & Analytics Lab | 5 |
| PSOG-520 | Organizational Psychology Mentoring | 1 |
| PSOG-530 & 530L | Talent Assessments and Talent Assessments Lab | 5 |
| PSOG-620 & 620L | Talent Management and Talent Management Practicum | 5 |
| PSOG-630 & 630L | Talent Development and Talent Development Practicum | 5 |
| PSOG-640 & 640L | Leadership Development and Leadership Development Practicum | 5 |
| PSOG-651 | Applied Experience Project | 3 |
| or PSOG-652 | Applied Industry Project | |
| PSOG-656 | Organizational Consulting | 3 |
| PSOG-657 | Talent Strategy | 3 |
| PSOG-730 | Creating Healthy Organizations Conf. | 2 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Optional, Additional Course Offerings | ||
| PSOG-720 | Professional Development Workshops (course credit for 2022 teach out only) | 0 |
| 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.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PSOG-505 | Intro to Psychology and Behavior in Org In Organizations | 3 |
| PSOG-656 | Organizational Consulting | 3 |
| PSOG-530 | Talent Assessments | 3 |
| PSOG-530L | Talent Assessments Lab | 2 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| PSOG-516 | Organizational Research & Analytics | 3 |
| PSOG-516L | Organizational Research & Analytics Lab | 2 |
| PSOG-620 | Talent Management | 4 |
| PSOG-620L | Talent Management Practicum | 1 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Year 1 Term 3 | ||
| PSOG-630 | Talent Development | 4 |
| PSOG-630L | Talent Development Practicum | 1 |
| PSOG-730 | Creating Healthy Organizations Conf. | 2 |
| PSOG-640 | Leadership Development | 4 |
| PSOG-640L | Leadership Development Practicum | 1 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| PSOG-520 | Organizational Psychology Mentoring | 1 |
| PSOG-657 | Talent Strategy | 3 |
| PSOG-651 | Applied Experience Project | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Total Units | 40 | |