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Master of
Science in Organizational Psychology
The Organizational Psychology program aims to address critical leadership
skills required to enhance organizational effectiveness. Today’s leaders and
managers need to know how to promote teamwork, manage transitions, and
restructure organizations. The program provides students with a theoretical
framework in organizational behavior and the opportunity to improve their
own skills in research design, data collection and analysis, communication,
facilitation, and interpersonal, group, and organizational issues. The integration
of theory and practice prepares graduates to lead, manage, and/or consult with
dynamic and diverse organizations operating in a global environment.
By taking courses in the Department of Psychology, School of Communication,
and Barney School of Business, students develop unique analytical skills and
accumulate knowledge from the differing perspectives of these schools of
thought. The variety of electives offered, including courses in Education and
Nursing, also enables students to tailor their graduate experience to their
individual and professional needs. The program is designed to meet the
needs of various types of students by providing: 1) a strong foundation for
students who intend to continue on for further graduate work in any area
of psychology, 2) solid training and practicum opportunities for students
who wish to obtain a terminal master’s degree and apply their acquired
skills in various work settings, and 3) an opportunity for non-psychologist
professionals who wish to become more knowledgeable about the application
of psychology to their professional interests.
The Organizational Psychology program may be completed on either a
full- or part-time basis.