Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Organizational Development and Consultation Concentration Postgraduate Program By University of New Haven |Top Universities

Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Organizational Development and Consultation Concentration

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PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP) program at the University of New Haven provides students with an exciting degree focused on the study of applying psychological principles to the workplace. Graduates of the program work with individuals and groups on organization change and development, leadership and management development, conflict management, team dynamics, and strategic human resource management. A total of 45 credits is required of candidates for the master of arts degree in industrial/organizational psychology. Candidates for this degree must complete 24 credits of basic program requirements. Another 21 credits (including concentrations, program options, and electives) are chosen after consultation with the program coordinator in light of the student’s academic and professional goals. Students may not complete more than nine credits of electives until they have satisfied the basic requirements. Up to nine credits of electives may be taken in other departments, such as industrial engineering, economics, management, marketing, and public administration. Program Concentrations Within each program option described above, students may concentrate in industrial-human resources, organizational development, or conflict management. A concentration requires 12 credits of electives, which are counted as part of the 21 credits required in the elective option (Thesis, Internship/Practicum, or Approved Electives) selected by the student. If a concentration is selected, the student must notify the program coordinator as well as the Registrar. A concentration is not required if the student’s educational or career goals can best be met without this specialization. Required Courses (24 credits) ECON 6625 - Industrial Relations or PSYC 6626 - Worker Well Being PSYC 6608 - Psychometrics and Statistics * PSYC 6609 - Research Methods PSYC 6619 - Organizational Behavior PSYC 6620 - Industrial Psychology PSYC 6635 - Psychological Tests and Measurements in Industry PSYC 6640 - Industrial Motivation and Morale PSYC 6645 - Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program option** (21 credits) Option 1 (Thesis) PSYC 6698 - Thesis I PSYC 6699 - Thesis II Electives ** (15 credits) Option 2 (Internship/Practicum) PSYC 6693 - Organizational Internship I PSYC 6694 - Organizational Internship II or PSYC 6678 - Practicum I PSYC 6679 - Practicum II Electives ** (15 credits) Option 3 (Approved Electives) Comprehensive examination required Electives ** (21 credits) Note(s): *Undergraduate preparation in statistics is prerequisite. **Chosen in consultation with the program coordinator in light of the student’s academic and professional goals. Concentration in Organizational Development and Consultation These 12 credits count toward the elective courses for the program option selected. PSYC 6642 - Organizational Change and Development PSYC 6612 - Consultation Seminar Plus two of the following: MGMT 6663 - Leadership and Team Building PSYC 6623 - Psychology of the Small Group PSYC 6624 - Experiential Self-Analytic Group PSYC 6638 - Psychology of Communication and Opinion Change PSYC 6641 - Personnel Development and Training PSYC 6643 - The Psychology of Conflict Management I PSYC 6660 - Contemporary Issues in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP) program at the University of New Haven provides students with an exciting degree focused on the study of applying psychological principles to the workplace. Graduates of the program work with individuals and groups on organization change and development, leadership and management development, conflict management, team dynamics, and strategic human resource management. A total of 45 credits is required of candidates for the master of arts degree in industrial/organizational psychology. Candidates for this degree must complete 24 credits of basic program requirements. Another 21 credits (including concentrations, program options, and electives) are chosen after consultation with the program coordinator in light of the student’s academic and professional goals. Students may not complete more than nine credits of electives until they have satisfied the basic requirements. Up to nine credits of electives may be taken in other departments, such as industrial engineering, economics, management, marketing, and public administration. Program Concentrations Within each program option described above, students may concentrate in industrial-human resources, organizational development, or conflict management. A concentration requires 12 credits of electives, which are counted as part of the 21 credits required in the elective option (Thesis, Internship/Practicum, or Approved Electives) selected by the student. If a concentration is selected, the student must notify the program coordinator as well as the Registrar. A concentration is not required if the student’s educational or career goals can best be met without this specialization. Required Courses (24 credits) ECON 6625 - Industrial Relations or PSYC 6626 - Worker Well Being PSYC 6608 - Psychometrics and Statistics * PSYC 6609 - Research Methods PSYC 6619 - Organizational Behavior PSYC 6620 - Industrial Psychology PSYC 6635 - Psychological Tests and Measurements in Industry PSYC 6640 - Industrial Motivation and Morale PSYC 6645 - Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program option** (21 credits) Option 1 (Thesis) PSYC 6698 - Thesis I PSYC 6699 - Thesis II Electives ** (15 credits) Option 2 (Internship/Practicum) PSYC 6693 - Organizational Internship I PSYC 6694 - Organizational Internship II or PSYC 6678 - Practicum I PSYC 6679 - Practicum II Electives ** (15 credits) Option 3 (Approved Electives) Comprehensive examination required Electives ** (21 credits) Note(s): *Undergraduate preparation in statistics is prerequisite. **Chosen in consultation with the program coordinator in light of the student’s academic and professional goals. Concentration in Organizational Development and Consultation These 12 credits count toward the elective courses for the program option selected. PSYC 6642 - Organizational Change and Development PSYC 6612 - Consultation Seminar Plus two of the following: MGMT 6663 - Leadership and Team Building PSYC 6623 - Psychology of the Small Group PSYC 6624 - Experiential Self-Analytic Group PSYC 6638 - Psychology of Communication and Opinion Change PSYC 6641 - Personnel Development and Training PSYC 6643 - The Psychology of Conflict Management I PSYC 6660 - Contemporary Issues in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree completion from an accredited university or college. Other English Language Requirements: A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 OR A minimum iTEP score of 3.7 OR An ELS Certificate of Completion of Level 112, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program.
Jan-2000

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