PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Official Program Name:

PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

School Offering Program:

Capella University

Degree Level:

Doctoral

Program Prerequisites:

Potential applicants to the PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program should not be seeking licensure as a professional counselor or therapist. Applicants to Capella University who are under 24 years of age must have completed at least two years of college or have active military status; some programs may have additional admissions requirements.

Program Description:

Capella University's PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program offers students the opportunity to study human development from infancy through adulthood; social psychology; models of human thought and behavior, including cognitive science, neuroscience, consciousness, perception, reasoning, problem solving, intelligence, language development, and creativity; and ethical issues of ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status for the psychology professional. Coursework covers qualitative analysis, advanced inferential statistics, advanced research methods, and various intelligence, personality, and special aptitude tests and measurements. Students can examine theories of industrial and organizational psychology; leadership theories and their applications in clinical, educational, organizational, and counseling settings; consultation theories and the role of the psychological consultant; and psychological theories and applications in relation to human resource management. Students can learn about individual, group, and organizational assessment and evaluation tools and techniques; evidence-based coaching theories; and psychometric testing. Students can choose one of the following areas of concentration: industrial psychology, organizational psychology, coaching psychology, and consultation psychology.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

120 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Students enrolled in Capella University have several opportunities to reduce their tuition costs, including employer reimbursement programs, veterans benefit programs, tuition discounts through corporate alliances, U.S. Armed Forces education benefits, and credit transfers. Federal and non-federal loans and grants are available to qualifying students.

Required Courses for a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Capella University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Core Courses

• PSY 8002: Orientation to Doctoral Learning in Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 7210: Lifespan Development (5 credits)
• PSY 7421: Cognitive/Affective Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 7520: Social Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 7543: Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 7610: Tests and Measurements (5 credits)
• PSY 7630: Qualitative Analysis (5 credits)
• PSY 7625: Advanced Inferential Statistics (5 credits)
• PSY 7656: Advanced Research Methods (5 credits)

Specialization Courses

• PSY 8711: Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 8720: Psychology of Leadership (5 credits)
• PSY 8730: Consultation Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 8740: Psychology Practices in Personnel and Human Resource Management (5 credits)
• PSY 8765: Testing and Assessment in Workplace Psychology (5 credits)
• PSY 8768: Theory and Practice of Psychological Coaching (5 credits)
• PSY 9919: Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (5 credits)
• PSY 9920: Dissertation Course-room (non-credit)
• PSY 9921: Dissertation Research 1 (5 credits)
• PSY 9922: Dissertation Research 2 (5 credits)
• PSY 9923: Dissertation Research 3 (5 credits)
• PSY 9924: Dissertation Research 4 (5 credits)

Concentration Courses

Choose one of the following recommended Industrial/Organizational Psychology concentrations:

• For an Industrial Psychology concentration:
  • PSY 7670: Psychological Principles of Strategic Planning (5 credits)
  • PSY 8785: Compensation and Benefits Planning Psychology (5 credits)
  • PSY 8780: Psychology of Organizational Ergonomics in the Workplace (5 credits)
  • PSY 8795: Psychology of Health and Stress in Organizations (5 credits)
• For an Organizational Psychology concentration:
  • PSY 8770: Psychology of Motivation and Performance (5 credits)
  • PSY 7550: Process of Professional Development (5 credits)
  • PSY 7530: Psychology of Group Dynamics (5 credits)
  • PSY 8721: Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists (5 credits)
• For a Coaching Psychology concentration:
  • PSY 7510: Psychology of Personality (5 credits)
  • PSY 8770: Psychology of Motivation and Performance (5 credits)
  • PSY 8721: Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists (5 credits)
  • PSY 8162: Career Counseling Theory (5 credits)
• For a Consultation Psychology concentration:
  • PSY 8770: Psychology of Motivation and Performance (5 credits)
  • PSY 8721: Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists (5 credits)
  • PSY 7530: Psychology of Group Dynamics (5 credits)
  • PSY 7670: Psychological Principles of Strategic Planning (5 credits)
• Or choose four from the following courses:
  • PSY 7510: Psychology of Personality (5 credits)
  • PSY 7530: Psychology of Group Dynamics (5 credits)
  • PSY 7550: Process of Professional Development (5 credits)
  • PSY 7670: Psychological Principles of Strategic Planning (5 credits)
  • PSY 8162: Career Counseling Theory (5 credits)
  • PSY 8721: Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists (5 credits)
  • PSY 8770: Psychology of Motivation and Performance (5 credits)
  • PSY 8780: Psychology of Organizational Ergonomics in the Workplace (5 credits)
  • PSY 8785: Compensation and Benefits Planning Psychology (5 credits)
  • PSY 8795: Psychology of Health and Stress in Organizations (5 credits)

Post Graduation Opportunities

Potential Career Paths:

The PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program at Capella is intended to prepare students for research, consulting, or teaching positions at colleges, universities, government agencies, corporations, and scientific research organizations. Graduates of the program could pursue positions such as:

• Postsecondary professor
• Industrial psychology research scientist
• Human resource manager
• Management consultant