Plan of Study

Industrial/Organizational-Social Psychology > Plan of Study

Students who pursue the master's degree in Industrial/Organizational-Social Psychology (IOS) may select an emphasis in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or Social Psychology. The I/O Psychology courses prepares students as scientist-practitioners who are involved in the development and application of psychological theory and methodology to the problems of business and government organizations, and the problems of individuals and groups in these organizational settings. The services delivered by individuals trained in I/O Psychology include, but are not limited to personnel selection, performance appraisal, training and development, motivation, design of jobs, job satisfaction, leadership, test construction and interpretation, statistical reasoning, organizational theory, program evaluation, and research methodology. The Social Psychology courses focus on the theory and methods of social psychological research, which includes basic processes such as social cognition, attitudes, social influence, and cross-cultural issues, and topics of a more applied nature such as sexual harassment and HIV/AIDS prevention.

The I/O psychology and social psychology coursework meets the educational needs of two types of students. For students who plan to enter doctoral programs, the fundamentals of psychological science and research methodology are emphasized in classroom discussions and as criteria for thesis approval. For those seeking future employment at the master's level, class structure includes experiential and practical exercises demonstrating the application of basic skills. Moreover, thesis research can be of an applied nature, combining fundamental research skills with practical skill development.

Graduate Curriculum

The master's degree sequence in Industrial/Organizational-Social Psychology can be completed in two years with full-time enrollment. The first year of graduate study consists of courses based on the department's graduate requirements and IOS sequence or elective courses. Students should start working on a thesis during the first year. The second year involves completing course requirements and defending your thesis. A minimum of 41 credits and completing a master's thesis are required for graduation. All of the courses listed below are for three credits, unless otherwise noted.

Industrial/Organizational-Social Requirements

For students with an emphasis in Industrial/Organizational Psychology:

For students with an emphasis in Social Psychology:

Suggested Course Schedule

Note: The suggested course schedule is tentative and subject to change due to the scheduling needs and faculty availability.

Elective Courses

Enrolling in other courses is possible with the approval from the graduate coordinator.

Suggested Course Schedule

Note: The suggested course schedule is tentative and subject to change due to the scheduling needs and faculty availability.

Year 1

FALL

SPRING

Year 2

FALL

SPRING