Organizational Psychology
The Organizational Psychology specialization focuses on the fundamentals of industrial and organizational psychology. Coursework emphasizes principles and methods that address the challenges people face in the workplace as well as strategies and techniques designed to impact organizational and individual effectiveness. Topics include selection, performance management, leadership, motivation, and job attitudes. This specialization equips students with the research and statistical skills needed to pursue careers in human resource management or as organizational consultants. In the last quarter, you can choose the capstone or the research course if you plan to continue on for your Ph.D.
Completion Requirements
- 53–54 total quarter credit hours
This program can be completed in as little as 18 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 12-week courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| PSYC 6001 | Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 6480 | Psychology of Organizational Behavior | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| RSCH 6100Y | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| PSYC 6755 | Leadership and the Process of Change | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| PSYC 6214 | Consulting for Organizational Change | 5 |
| RSCH 6200Y | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| PSYC 6754 | Personnel Psychology in the Workplace | 5 |
| PSYC 6551 | I/O Testing and Measurement | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6552 | Psychology of Motivation at Work | 5 |
| PSYC 6202 | Survey Research Methods | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC 6579 | Job Attitudes, Measurement and Change | 5 |
| PSYC 6393 OR RSCH 6300Y |
M.S. in Psychology Capstone OR Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis* |
5 4 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Note on Licensure
The Organizational Psychology specialization in the M.S. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
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