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Michigan Psychology Doctorate Programs

Increasing acceptance of the need for mental health treatment has led to a huge increase in enrollment in educational programs in psychology. For those who want to practice professionally as licensed psychologists, they must first complete a rigorous, multi-year doctoral program, such as a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

The good news for prospective psychologists in Michigan is that many educational institutions in the state offer a range of degree types and focus areas. Let’s take a look at what students here in Michigan need to know about Psy.D. and similar degrees in our state and what’s required to earn licensure.

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• Michigan PsyD Programs
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• Michigan Doctorate Salary Outlook
• Michigan is home to forty seven schools offering psychology degree programs, including both not-for-profit colleges and universities.
• Eleven schools in Michigan offer associate’s degrees, thirty eight offer bachelor’s degree programs, and sixteen offer master’s or other advanced degree programs.
• Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges, 2017, ranks Michigan State University at #38 in-state and #73 out-of-state. The same list ranks University of Michiigan considerably higher at #5 in-state and #13 out-of-state.
• Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors, 2018, includes Albion College, and University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.
• University of Michiigan – Ann Arbor has the highest graduation rate, at 91%, while Wayne State University holds the highest transfer-out rate in the state, at 38%.
• The highest net price school goes to Kalamaoo College at $27,958, while the lowest goes to Lake Superior State College, at $11,030.

List of PsyD Degree Programs in Michigan

Several Michigan schools are home to APA-accredited doctoral degrees in the field of psychology. Earning one of these degrees is a critical step to earning professional licensure in the state, which is a legal requirement for practicing professionally in many cases.

SEE ALSO:   5+ Online PsyD Accredited Degree Programs

Michigan School of Psychology

The Michigan School of Psychology offers the state’s only Psy.D. degree, and the unique program has been accredited by the APA since 2016. Applicants must first complete a master’s degree before seeking admission. A total of 132 students have completed the program since the 2009-10 school year, and 92% have earned licensure in mental health.

• Institution type: Private
• Campus: Farmington Hills
• Annual tuition: $39,852
• Degrees offered: PsyD
• Accreditation: APA
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Other Psychology Doctorates in Michigan

University of michigan.

One of the first schools to earn APA accreditation, the University of Michigan’s psychology department admits only about 2% of applicants to the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program each year. A total of 55 students have earned their degrees over the past 10 academic years for which data is available, and just over half have earned professional licensure.

• Institution type: Public
• Campus: Ann Arbor
• Annual tuition: Most admitted students will qualify for free tuition and annual research or teaching stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology

Wayne State University

Wayne State University has offered an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology since 1960, and today’s students have the option of adding a concentration area to their doctorate, including clinical neuropsychology, child clinical, health, community, trauma and substance abuse. A total of 92 students have completed the program over the past 10 years, and all of those who have sought state licensure have received it.

• Campus: Detroit
• Annual tuition: All incoming students receive full tuition and annual stipends

University of Detroit Mercy

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Jesuit Catholic university, has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology that was first accredited in 1988. Over the past decade, nearly 75 students have earned their degrees from the program, and 87% have become professionally licensed.

• Institution type: Private, not-for-profit
• Annual tuition: $97,560; most students receive 50% tuition remission in exchange for teaching or assistantship positions

Central Michigan University

CMU offers a pair of APA-accredited psychology doctorates — Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (1990) and Ph.D. in School Psychology (2001) — as well as two non-APA-accredited Ph.D. degrees in experimental and industrial-organizational psychology. Nearly 100 students have completed either the clinical or school psychology program over the past 10 years, and they’re licensed at an average rate of 83%.

• Campus: Mount Pleasant
• Annual tuition: Clinical psychology students receive free tuition and annual stipend; annual tuition for school psychology is $20,328, including for out-of-state students
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in School Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in Experimental Psychology, PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan offers two APA-accredited psychology doctorates (clinical and counseling) and a third Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis that’s not APA-accredited but is approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International. WMU’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology first earned APA accreditation in 1991, followed two years later by the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. The two APA-accredited programs have graduated more than 120 students combined over the past 10 years, and their licensure rate averages 87%.

• Campus: Kalamazoo
• Annual tuition: Most students receive full tuition and annual stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in Counseling Psychology, PhD in Behavior Analysis (Association for Behavior Analysis International-accredited)
• Accreditation: APA and ABAI

Michigan State University

Michigan State’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology earned APA accreditation in 1948, making the program one of the first accredited by the organization. The university has also offered an APA-accredited Ph.D. in School Psychology since 1985. Between the two programs, 85 students have completed their degrees over the past 10 years, and all clinical students who sought professional licensure received it.

• Campus: East Lansing
• Annual tuition: Most students will qualify for full or partial tuition and annual stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in School Psychology

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan has offered an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology since 2005. Today’s students can choose from a few possible academic tracks, including adult, applied behavior analysis, assessment, health and developmental psychopathology. Nearly 75 students have completed their degrees in the past 10 years, and 82% have earned professional licensure.

• Campus: Ypsilanti
• Annual tuition: All students receive tuition remission and annual stipends

Andrews University

Andrews University, which is affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, offers a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology that recently received APA accreditation (2017). The university offers two other psychology doctorates (educational and school), but neither of those degrees are APA-accredited. A dozen students have completed their counseling degrees from Andrews since their first year of accreditation, and 42% have become professionally licensed so far.

• Campus: Berrien Springs
• Annual tuition: $19,740, including 50% scholarship awarded to all students
• Degrees offered: PhD in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in Educational Psychology, PhD in School Psychology

How to Become a Psychologist in Michigan

Let’s take a closer look at all the steps involved in becoming a licensed psychologist in Michigan, including educational and legal requirements.

• Complete a bachelor’s degree program, ideally in psychology. For the most part, psychology doctoral program admissions officers will be looking for people with psychology degrees, but many applicants have been accepted with a degree in a related field, such as social work or biology. But many programs require a lower-level degree in psychology, so for those without a bachelor’s degree in the field, a master’s degree may be necessary before moving to the next step.
• Earn a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Psychology. Psychology doctoral degrees are required for psychologist licensure in Michigan, and the state mandates that programs be accredited by the APA.
• Meet state requirements. Once they complete their doctorate program, applicants must then obtain 2,000 hours of post-degree training, after which they will be eligible to take the necessary examination for licensure. Applicants must score at least 500 on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.
• Renew your license on time. After being granted their psychologist license, professionals in Michigan will need to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education credits every two years as well as submit renewal forms on time.

Michigan Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

Clinical, counseling and school psychologists in Michigan have the 11th-highest average annual salary among these professionals in the United States, according to estimates reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics . Their average wage here is $90,700, considerably higher than the overall average for all workers in Michigan, which is about $51,000.

Over the next several years, psychologist jobs in Michigan are projected to expand by nearly 14%, almost three times higher than the growth rate expected for all jobs in the U.S. (5%).

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Counseling psychology (ph.d.),   application deadlines.

All applications MUST be COMPLETE by the due date listed below in order to be considered for admission.

Your application must be fully  completed  by December 1 not just submitted. We recommend you submit your application at least two weeks prior to the deadline to ensure recommenders have time to complete their recommendations by the deadline.

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A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

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This program does not require the General GRE.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

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This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

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Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

Provide an autobiography which includes a clear and complete statement of the development of the applicant’s professional goals and how the applicant relates those goals to doctoral studies in counseling psychology. This statement must demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.

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This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

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Complete this program supplemental application program form , save it using your last name in the document name, and then submit the saved document within the online application.

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An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

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Note: For your resume, in addition to the standard elements of a resume, be sure you include and clearly label all relevant professional experience and relevant volunteer, practica, and/or internship experience, including starting and ending dates.

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Psychology Doctoral Programs in Michigan

Are you searching for doctoral programs in psychology in Michigan to gain the education and experience needed to fulfill in-demand academic, research, and clinical practice positions in the dynamic field of psychology? We’ve provided this resource just for students like you.

As the ninth most populous state in the nation and the largest state by total area east of the Mississippi River, it is no surprise that Michigan is packed full of top-notch educational opportunities for rising psychologists in various specialty areas.

Despite the fact that the “Great Lakes State” is best known for its recreational boating as the only state to consist of two peninsulas with the longest freshwater coastline of any political subdivision on the globe, Michigan is also home to many of the best universities in the Midwest and nation at large. The following are the 10 doctoral programs in psychology that have been given the stamp of approval by the American Psychological Association (APA) for producing competent psychologists for studying the human mind and promoting mental health in the state of Michigan.

Central Michigan University

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As one of the nation’s 100 largest universities with 60 locations across North America, Central Michigan University is a comprehensive public research institution headquartered in Mount Pleasant about 150 miles northwest of Detroit. Offering academic programs in more than 150 fields to over 22,000 students, CMU is currently ranked as the 190th best college and 108th top public school in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Furthermore, the Department of Psychology is nationally acclaimed for offering the 209th best graduate psychology programs and 145th best clinical psychology doctoral program in the United States.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Different from traditional psychology doctoral programs that simply prepare graduates for research and academic positions, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program maintains a balance between academic, clinical, and research experiences to foster the integration of current theory and research findings with clinical practice for psychological intervention. Adhering to a scientist-practitioner training model, the program is sequential, graded in complexity, and designed to prepare students with both scholarly learning and effective clinical skills. With multiple supervised practicum experiences and two full-time internships, the program is highly focused on clinical training with feedback, self-monitoring, and modeling the behavior of experts.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology

Following the scientist-practitioner approach with an emphasis on the application of behavioral science in K-12 educational systems, the Ph.D. in Psychology program is designed to prepare school psychologists who can assume leadership roles in the development of children’s educational programs and delivery of school psychological services. While those entering with a bachelor’s degree must complete 106 graduate credit hours, those who have already completed one of the APA-accredited psychology master’s programs will only need to complete 70 hours with the one-year internship. Through the intensive curriculum students are taught to use scientific principles to inform their consultation, intervention, and diagnostic services as well as promote understanding and responsiveness to the special needs of individuals with disabilities.

Accreditations

• American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA)
• Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA)

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Sloan Hall Room 101A Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 (989) 774-6461 [email protected] https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Psychology/Graduate/Pages/default.aspx

Eastern Michigan University

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Located on a 460-acre wooded campus in the city of Ypsilanti just 40 miles west of Detroit, Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive public institution building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers. Home to a diverse community of more than 19,000 students in over 200 programs, EMU is currently ranked as the 77th best college, 26th top public school, and 22nd top university for veterans in the Midwest by the U.S. News and World Report. The Psychology Department is also recognized for hosting the 206th best psychology and 145th best clinical psychology graduate programs in the entire nation.

Designed to graduate license-eligible clinical psychologists with the essential knowledge and skills relating to the psychological practice of assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, research, treatment planning, evaluation, and program development, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program aims to prepare competent professional psychologists who will be effective in supervising and managing therapists in multi-disciplinary mental healthcare delivery systems in a culturally diverse society. As a full-time program that is structured to be completed in five years, students are required to complete at least 1,000 of internal practicum, 500 hours of external practicum, a Master’s thesis, qualifying paper, undergraduate teaching experience, graduate fellowship, doctoral dissertation, and a culminating 2,000-hour clinical internship.

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Science Complex Room 341 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 487-1155 [email protected] http://www.emich.edu/psychology/programs/phd.php

Michigan State University

Known for being a powerhouse public research institution with global reach and innovative teaching transforming lives for more than 150 years, Michigan State University is located in the college town of East Lansing within a short distance from the beaches of Lake Michigan and state capital city. Recognized for having one of the best career placement services in the nation, MSU is currently ranked as the 73rd best college and 29th top public school in the United States by the U.S. News and World Report. Even more importantly, the Department of Psychology is acclaimed for hosting the 47th best clinical psychology and 46th best graduate psychology programs in the country.

Founded on the core principles of understanding normal development and behavior across the lifespan to inform increased comprehension on abnormal behaviors, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program follows a clinical science training approach that utilizes molecular genetics, family influences, and cognitive neuroscience to develop comprehensive models of humor behavior across disciplines. Adhering to a mentorship model in which all doctoral students have a primary faculty advisor, the program includes advanced clinical science coursework, a Master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, comprehensive examination, practicum, and a one-year full-time internship. The master’s portion of the program can be completed in two years, but the doctoral program consists of at least four years for a total of six years of graduate studies.

Informed by the standards of the profession published by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Ph.D. in School Psychology program aims to equip professional psychologists with the knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions needed to provide high-quality psychological services to children, youth, and families across multiple educational settings. With an emphasis on promoting K-12 students’ learning and development particularly in relation to academic or career decisions, the program provides the seamless blend of practice, advanced curriculum, and scholarship inquiry through original research. At the conclusion of the 95-credit program after five to six years of study, graduates are eligible to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP).

Psychology Building Room 240E East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5258 [email protected] https://psychology.msu.edu/graduatestudents/index.html

University of Detroit Mercy

Founded in 1877 as a private Catholic institution in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions to foster intellectual, spiritual, social and moral development for all students, the University of Detroit Mercy is situated on an urban campus in the heart of downtown Detroit. According to the U.S. News and World Report, UDM is currently ranked as the 25th best college in the Midwest. Also recognized for having the 171st best graduate clinical psychology program in the entire United States, the Department of Psychology is dedicated to acquiring knowledge on the principles of human behavior, motivation, personality, lifespan development, and techniques to solve complex human psychological or emotional problems.

Consistent with the scientist-practitioner model of clinical training for an integration of both scientific research and clinical practice, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program is designed to train graduate students for providing psychological services to the community based on sound ethical standards and current understanding of psychological principles as proven by research. From a broad-based theoretical perspective with significant emphasis on the psychoanalytic viewpoint, the program provides a thorough understanding of the human person, including conscious or unconscious processes, personality factors, and relational dynamics. With the advanced graduate coursework, practicum, comprehensive examinations, full-time one-year predoctoral internship, and doctoral dissertation, the program amounts to approximately 96 credit hours that can be completed in five to seven years.

Reno Hall Room 214 4001 West McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48219 (313) 578-0410 [email protected] https://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/academics/psy/phd.php

University of Michigan

Graduate department of psychology.

Boasting one of the best college towns in the nation at Ann Arbor, just 45 miles from the hustle and bustle of Detroit, the University of Michigan is a major comprehensive public research institution with more than 28,000 students. Known for receiving the largest research expenditure for any university in the United States, UM is currently ranked as the 28th best college and 4th top public school in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. In addition, the Graduate Department of Psychology is recognized for having the 4th best online doctoral programs and the 26th best graduate clinical psychology program in the United States.

Recently transitioning to a clinical science training model to train students for pursuing research careers that advance professional knowledge in the promotion of mental health and the treatment of psychopathology, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program is optimal for those who desire careers as clinical scientists or academicians. The APA-accredited program offers intensive training in the areas of neuroscience, cultural processes, resilience, psychopathology, interdisciplinary research methods, statistics, research ethics, evidence-based assessment, treatment interventions, and cross-cultural investigations of clinical problems. For completion of the doctoral degree, students must complete clinical practicum, undergraduate teaching experiences, a Master’s thesis, a doctoral dissertation, and a one-year full-time internship during the final fifth or sixth year of graduate study.

East Hall Room 1012 530 Church Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 764-2580 [email protected] https://lsa.umich.edu/psych

Wayne State University

Known for being the state’s only urban public research institution designated as a research university with very high research activity by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation, Wayne State University is located on a 191-acre metropolitan campus in Midtown Detroit. Among the nation’s top public schools for total research expenditures, WSU is currently ranked as the 193rd best research institution in the nation and 114th best college in the Midwest by Forbes magazine. With a dynamic and dedicated faculty with wide ranging psychological research interests, the Department of Psychology is also nationally recognized for hosting the 60th best clinical psychology and 92nd best psychology graduate programs by the U.S. News and World Report.

Designed to develop highly skilled psychologists who competently provide a broad range of professional clinical services and contribute to the scientific development of the profession through conducting original research, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program prepares students for the diverse ever-evolving professional role of clinical psychologist through extensive training in general psychology, psychopathology, psychological assessment, personality factors, and therapeutic interventions. Doctoral students have the option to also concentrate their studies in the areas of Health Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Community Psychology. Along with the culminating one-year internship at an APA-approved site, students are required to complete at least 20 hours of each week in on-campus or external practicum experiences beginning in the second year.

5057 Woodward Avenue 7th Floor Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-2800 [email protected] http://clasweb.clas.wayne.edu/psychology/clinicalpsychology

Western Michigan University

Positioned at the halfway point between Detroit and Chicago on a vast 1,200-acre urban campus in the heart of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a globally engaged comprehensive public institution that provides the resources of a national research university with the personal attention of a small liberal arts college. Recognized among the most affordable of Michigan’s 15 public universities, WMU is currently ranked as the 181st best college and 101st top public school in the entire nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Even more importantly, the Department of Psychology is distinguished for offering the 114th best clinical psychology and 141st best graduate psychology programs in the country.

Intended to prepare graduates for competently functioning in a variety of professional roles in research, clinical practice, and university teaching, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program provides a broad clinical training following a scientist-practitioner approach with a  behavioral orientation to balance research involvement with practical experience in community mental health centers. The program provides students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor to conduct research studies on current clinical mental health issues, including ADHD, autism, family therapy, geriatrics, health psychology, interpersonal or domestic violence, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With a master’s degree earned in the process, the program requires the successful completion of 96 credit hours of academic work, a comprehensive examination, a Master’s thesis, a doctoral dissertation, a 750-hour pre-Master’s practicum, a 500-hour post-Master’s practicum, and a 2,000-hour predoctoral internship in a clinical healthcare setting.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology

Founded in 1978 in the philosophy that theory, research, and practice are interdependent for professional competency, the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program is structured to prepare graduates for leadership roles in academic departments, university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, hospitals, or private practices. Meeting the curriculum requirements for licensure as a psychologist in Michigan and many other states, the program is typically completed within five to seven years. With an emphasis on addressing the needs of an increasingly diverse society to increase opportunities for racial minorities, the program consists of specialized advanced coursework in counseling theory, consultation, personality assessment, vocational psychology, and multicultural counseling psychology with supervised practicum, a doctoral dissertation, and a 2,000-hour predoctoral internship.

Wood Hall Room 3700 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 387-4500 [email protected] https://wmich.edu/psychology/academics/graduate/clinical

As the highest level degree you can earn in the dynamic and diverse field of psychology, earning a doctoral degree in any of the various psychological specialty areas can open up a whole new world of available in-demand career opportunities. Whether you are interested in opening your own private practice, conducting research, or teaching at the university level, be sure to check out these exemplary doctoral programs in psychology in Michigan that have been given the gold standard for excellence by the highly regarded American Psychological Association (APA).

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• Research Opportunities : Many Michigan universities are research powerhouses. This is a huge plus for psychology students, especially those considering a career in academia or any field that values research skills.
• Clinical Training : For those leaning towards clinical psychology, Michigan’s psychology programs often have strong partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community health centers, providing students with essential clinical training.
• Career Services : Universities like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University have robust career services that help psychology graduates find employment after college. This can be a game-changer in a competitive job market.

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Master's Student: The Landscape Architecture program at UMich School for Environment and Sustainability is rooted in advancing sustainable design and ecological function, rather than pure aesthetics. We have some amazing faculty very dedicated to this mission, some of whom are legends within the field. This program attracts and retains students who are diverse, passionate, friendly and helpful, and the experience at this school has been very rewarding. The curriculum is challenging but thought provoking, and everyone in the studios is happy and willing to help, fostering a warm sense of comradery and support. ... Read 5 reviews

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Master's Student: My experience at Wayne State has been exceptional! Wayne State is known for their reputation with the medical programs. Specifically as part of the PA program, the faculty and my classmates have allowed my experience at Wayne State to be an amazing experience because of their unwavering support! It's a very fast-paced and challenging program, but they are truly preparing us to be the best PAs we can be for our future patients. ... Read 6 reviews

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Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology), MS

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Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Psychology

Are you interested in transforming the workplace to promote justice and well-being in employees? This program provides you the tools to work in a variety of settings and improve the performance of individuals and organizations. Elevate your career today.

The MS program in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology educates students to be well-versed in workplace empowerment strategies and interventions that are transformational and can lead to the optimal well-being and performance of individuals within organizations.

The core coursework uses concepts in psychology to emphasize training and development, professional motivation, decision-making, justice and leadership. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that fosters advanced writing skills, and critical thinking and analytical skills to promote competence in understanding theoretical, methodological and statistical frameworks within psychology and industrial and organizational psychology research.

GI Bill® benefits This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ .

• College/school: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
• Location: Online

Required Core (3 credit hours) PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3)

Concentration (12 credit hours) PSY 508 Choice and Decision Making (3) or PSY 550 Advanced Social Psychology (3) PSY 509 Advanced Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3) PSY 510 Professional Motivation and Leadership (3) PSY 556 Cultural Intelligence (3)

Research (6 credit hours) PSY 500 Research Methods (3) PSY 513 Fundamentals in Quantitative Methods (3)

Electives (6 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) PSY 553 Capstone in General Psychology (3)

Additional Curriculum Information Elective coursework should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, sociology, business, education or other closely related fields from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

• graduate admissions application and application fee
• official transcripts
• two letters of recommendation
• written statement
• proof of English proficiency

Additional Admission Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

It is recommended that applicants have a background in psychology, sociology, business, education or other closely related fields. Applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of either a statistics course or a research methods course. Typically, these prerequisite courses should be in a social science field; however, applicants may apply with courses outside of a social science field.

The statement of purpose should describe the educational background, scholarly interests and academic and professional goals of the applicant.

It is preferred that the letters of recommendation are from faculty members who know the applicant's work well; if this is not possible, then recommendations should come from individuals in supervisory or professional roles.

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Study abroad is possible for graduate students, and it allows students in the psychology program to stand out in many career fields. Students are exposed to unique differences in the human condition worldwide, are able to improve language and cross-cultural skills for effective communication and are challenged to adapt under new social and cultural circumstances.

There are more than 50 program opportunities, with programs on every continent. Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students; taking courses over the summer or during academic breaks with ASU professors offers close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while earning ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning.

Graduates leave this program with a broad understanding of industrial and organizational psychology. They may pursue careers in psychology, education, business, consulting or government. In addition, the industrial and organizational coursework benefits graduates working in supervisory or management positions in corporate, government or social service professions.

Careers benefitting from the industrial and organizational psychology concentration include:

• assessment development specialist
• data scientist
• human resource specialist
• people science and strategy manager
• product manager
• psychometric analyst
• service and testing supervisor
• workforce planning manager

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