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Scholars in the doctoral program in Organizational Behavior at Harvard Business School are prepared to pursue an interdisciplinary inquiry into issues that are broadly related to the functioning of individuals within groups, at either the micro or macro level. Graduates of our program go on to become the leading researchers and thinkers in organizational behavior, shaping the field and advancing theoretical understanding in posts at schools of management or in disciplinary departments.

The Organizational Behavior program is jointly administered by the faculty of Harvard Business School and the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and students have the opportunity to work with faculty from both the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Harvard Business School.

Curriculum & Coursework

Our program offers two distinct tracks, with research focused either on the micro or macro level. Students who choose to focus on micro organizational behavior take a psychological approach to the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and groups, and the effects that groups have on individuals. In macro organizational behavior, scholars use sociological methods to examine the organizations, groups, and markets themselves, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives.

Your core disciplinary training will take place in either the psychology or sociology departments, depending on the track that you choose. You will also conduct advanced coursework in organizational behavior at HBS, and complete two MBA elective curriculum courses. Students are required to teach for one full academic term in order to gain valuable teaching experience, and to work as an apprentice to a faculty member to develop research skills. Upon completion of coursework, students prepare and present a dossier that includes a qualifying paper, at least two other research papers, and a statement outlining a plan for their dissertation. Before beginning work on the dissertation, students must pass the Organizational Behavior Exam, which presents an opportunity to synthesize academic coursework and prepare for an in-depth research project.

Research & Dissertation

Examples of doctoral thesis research.

• Cross-group relations, stress, and the subsequent effect on performance
• Internal group dynamics of corporate boards of directors
• Organizational mission and its effect on commitment and effort
• Psychological tendencies and collaboration with dissimilar others

Aurora Turek

Justine Murray

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“ In HBS’s Organizational Behavior program I receive outstanding, rigorous training in disciplinary methods and also benefit from the myriad resources that HBS has to offer. HBS scholars are looking to apply their research to real-world problems, come up with interventions, and make a real difference. ”

Current Harvard Sociology & Psychology Faculty

• George A. Alvarez
• Mahzarin R. Banaji
• Jason Beckfield
• Lawrence D. Bobo
• Mary C. Brinton
• Joshua W. Buckholtz
• Randy L. Buckner
• Alfonso Caramazza
• Susan E. Carey
• Paul Y. Chang
• Mina Cikara
• Christina Ciocca Eller
• Christina Cross
• Fiery Cushman
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• Samuel J. Gershman
• Daniel Gilbert
• Joshua D. Greene
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• Daniel L. Schacter
• Theda Skocpol
• Mario L. Small
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• Tomer D. Ullman
• Adaner Usmani
• Jocelyn Viterna
• Mary C. Waters
• John R. Weisz
• Christopher Winship
• Xiang Zhou

Current HBS Faculty

• Teresa M. Amabile
• Julie Battilana
• Max H. Bazerman
• David E. Bell
• Ethan S. Bernstein
• Alison Wood Brooks
• Edward H. Chang
• Julian De Freitas
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• Alexandra C. Feldberg
• Carolyn J. Fu
• Amit Goldenberg
• Boris Groysberg
• Ranjay Gulati
• Linda A. Hill
• Nien-he Hsieh
• Jon M. Jachimowicz
• Summer R. Jackson
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• Jillian J. Jordan
• Rakesh Khurana
• Joshua D. Margolis
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• Michael I. Norton
• Leslie A. Perlow
• Jeffrey T. Polzer
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• Clayton S. Rose
• Arthur I Segel
• Emily Truelove
• Michael L. Tushman
• Ashley V. Whillans
• Letian Zhang
• Julian J. Zlatev

Current Organizational Behavior Students

• Jennifer Abel
• Yajun Cao
• Hanne Collins
• Grace Cormier
• Megan Gorges
• Bushra Guenoun
• Elizabeth Johnson
• Caleb Kealoha
• Kai Krautter
• Justine Murray
• C. Ryann Noe
• Dominika Randle
• Elizabeth Sheprow
• Jaylon Sherrell
• Yoon Jae Shin
• Erin Shirtz
• Samantha N. Smith
• Tiffany Smith
• Channing Spencer
• Yuval Spiegler
• Emily Tedards
• Aurora Turek
• Julie Yen

Current HBS Faculty & Students by Interest

Recent placement, nicole abi-esber, 2023, elliot stoller, 2023, ariella kristal, 2022, leroy gonsalves, 2020, alicia desantola, 2019, catarina fernandes, 2019, rachel arnett, 2018, evan defilippis, 2023, hayley blunden, 2022, lumumba seegars, 2021, karen huang, 2020, stefan dimitriadis, 2019, elizabeth hansen, 2019, erin frey, 2018, jeff steiner, 2023, ahmmad brown, 2022, yanhua bird, 2020, jeffrey lees, 2020, alexandra feldberg, 2019, martha jeong, 2019.

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In the field of organizational behavior we research fundamental questions about the behavior of individuals, groups and organizations, from both psychological and sociological perspectives.

A distinguishing feature of Stanford’s PhD Program in organizational behavior is the broad interdisciplinary training it provides. Our students benefit from their interactions with scholars from many disciplines within the Graduate School of Business, as well as from Stanford University’s long-standing strength in the study of psychology, organizations, and economic sociology.  The program is broken down into two broad subareas: Macro Organizational Behavior and Micro Organizational Behavior .

Cross-registration in courses, access to faculty, and participation in colloquia are available in other Stanford departments, such as sociology and psychology . Strong relations with these departments mean that students can build their careers on the foundation of strong disciplinary training in psychology and sociology, respectively.

A small number of students are accepted into the program each year, with a total of about 20 organizational behavior students in residence.

The doctoral program places a heavy emphasis on training students through active engagement in the process of doing research. In addition to formal seminars with invited presenters, our faculty and students exchange research ideas and advice at informal weekly lunches and lab meetings. Students work as research assistants and are expected to conduct independent research early in the program. 

Macro Organizational Behavior: Organizational Theory and Economic Sociology

The Macro OB track is dedicated to training students who will be leading researchers in the fields of organizational theory and economic sociology. Our faculty members are among the foremost scholars who bring a sociological approach to the study of organizations and markets.

The training provides a deep grounding in the study of:

• Organizations as social systems
• The dynamics of change in organizations
• Industries and markets
• The relationships between organizations and their environments

Faculty study a range of topics, such as:

• The role of identity and categories in organizational processes
• Organizational culture and its dynamics
• Change in cultural categories and markets
• Social movements and their influence on firms and markets
• Firm strategies and the effects of long-run histories of strategic interaction
• The impact of workforce demographic change and labor market inequality
• Organizational learning processes
• Social networks
• Entrepreneurship and firm formation processes

Micro Organizational Behavior

The study of how individuals and groups affect and are affected by organizational context. Drawing primarily on psychological approaches to social science questions, this area includes such topics as:

• Decision-making
• Moral judgment
• Social norms
• Negotiation and bargaining
• Cooperation and altruism
• Group processes
• Stereotyping and injustice
• Personality
• Power, status and influence

There is also a formal institutional link between the behavioral side of marketing and the micro side of organizational behavior, which is called the Behavioral Interest Group. The Stanford GSB Behavioral Lab links members of this group. This lab supports work across field boundaries among those with behavioral interests.

Preparation and Qualifications

All students are required to have, or to obtain during their first year, mathematical skills at the level of one course each of calculus and linear algebra, probability, and mathematical statistics.

Macro Organizational Behavior Faculty

William p. barnett, robert a. burgelman, glenn r. carroll, julien clement, amir goldberg, helena miton, hayagreeva rao, sarah a. soule, jesper b. sørensen, micro organizational behavior faculty, justin m. berg, jennifer eberhardt, francis j. flynn, michele j. gelfand, deborah h. gruenfeld, michal kosinski, brian s. lowery, ashley martin, david melnikoff, dale t. miller, benoît monin, charles a. o’reilly, jeffrey pfeffer, emeriti faculty, michael t. hannan, roderick m. kramer, joanne martin, margaret ann neale, jerry i. porras, recent publications in organizational behavior, social norm change: drivers and consequences, bayesianism and wishful thinking are compatible, changes in social norms during the early stages of the covid-19 pandemic across 43 countries, recent insights by stanford business, psst — wanna know why gossip has evolved in every human society, unlocking the “iron cage” of corporate conformity, to discover breakthrough ideas, look to the outsiders.

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Doctoral Program

The doctoral program in Social-Organizational Psychology follows a scientist-practitioner model. It is designed for full-time graduate students who desire fundamental education and skill development in the science and application of psychology to social and organizational situations and activities. Our goal is to provide an environment that is conducive to the development of scientist-practitioners who are prepared to assume the diverse responsibilities of positions at research universities, leading businesses, and professional service firms. Through coursework, field projects with organizations, and close working relationships with faculty members and fellow graduate students, doctoral students are provided with advanced training in the theoretical concepts, research methods, and applications of social-organizational psychology. Students gain critical knowledge and skills that encompass both research and practice.    Some unique aspects of the program include:

• The integration of both social and organizational psychology;
• A theoretical, research, and applied focus on understanding multiple levels of organizational functioning from individuals to groups to organizations as a whole, and the dynamic interaction among these levels; 
• A breadth of coverage including human resource management, organizational behavior, organizational change, leadership, conflict and negotiation, coaching, diversity, organizational demography, motivation, power and authority, group processes, and organizational dynamics;
• An emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research methods to address organizational issues;
• Opportunities to engage in basic research, applied research, and organizational consulting and application activities;
• Faculty members trained in a broad array of disciplines including social psychology, counseling psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, organizational behavior, and business management — all of whom apply their respective disciplines to social organizational psychology issues.

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Tepper School of Business

Ph.D. Program in Organizational Behavior and Theory

Interdisciplinary approach & methodological rigor.

Understanding human behavior in organizations and solving problems requires the integration of a variety of social science and related disciplines. A distinguishing feature of the Tepper School's OBT Ph.D. program is the broad interdisciplinary training it provides across an array of areas (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, strategy, and computer and data science). Not only do OBT doctoral students interact with other students and faculty within the Tepper School of Business, through cross-registration in courses and participation in colloquia, OBT doctoral students also have opportunities to interact with students and faculty in departments such as Engineering and Public Policy, Human-Computer Interaction, Social and Decision Sciences, Psychology and a variety of departments at the University of Pittsburgh. A cornerstone of the OBT Ph.D. program is its methodological training and rigor. From computer science courses in machine learning and AI to courses in advanced statistical methods, students develop a deep understanding of analytical methods and tools.

Collaborative Culture

A small number of students are accepted into the group each year, with a total of about 10 OBT doctoral students in residence. Student-faculty relationships are close, which permits the tailoring of the program of study to fit the background and career goals of the individual.

Course of Study

Our program emphasizes preparation for careers in scholarly research, and graduates of the program usually pursue careers in academic or research institutions. During their course of study, students have the opportunity to engage with faculty in doctoral seminars and joint research, meet with visiting scholars, and interact with other faculty and students across campus. We prepare our graduates to be competitive on the academic job market by getting them involved in research from Day 1.  Program requirements include the successful completion of two research-based papers in the first and second years of the program, qualifying exams, a “minor” area requirement and a doctoral dissertation.  

Research Specializations

Diversity, inclusion, and human capital.

Diversity is at the core of many important organizational problems and many of our OBT faculty make important contributions to the growing knowledge base on diversity and its impact on individual, group, and organizational outcomes.

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Rosalind Chow: gender and promotion processes
• Oliver Hahl: gender, race, and cultural capital effects on supply and demand for human capital in markets (i.e., hiring and career outcomes)
• Denise Rousseau: the employment relationship, evidence-based management
• Catherine Shea: gender issues in management, advice seeking, interpersonal dynamics
• Laurie Weingart: gender and non-promotable tasks in the workplace, gender and negotiation, interdisciplinary teams
• Anita Williams Woolley: gender diversity, cognitive diversity and team collective intelligence

Ethics and Justice

Unethical and unjust behaviors are costly to organizations and society. The OBT group in the Tepper School has three members with expertise in the areas of business ethics and social justice (Aven, Chow, and Cohen). The Tepper School is also home to ethics scholar Tae Wan Kim, whose research takes philosophical perspectives on business ethics.

• Brandy Aven: relational attributes of fraud and corruption
• Rosalind Chow: perceptions of and responses to social inequality
• Taya Cohen: interpersonal misconduct, workplace deviance, moral character, guilt, shame, trust and trustworthiness
• Tae Wan Kim: artificial Intelligence ethics, future of work, business ethics

Groups and Teams

The OBT group in the Tepper School houses three scholars who are leaders in the areas of groups and teams (Argote, Weingart, and Woolley) and others whose work is directly relevant (Aven, Chow, Cohen, and Hahl). The Tepper School and Carnegie Mellon more broadly host several other faculty who work in this area (Carley, Kiesler, and Krackhardt). We regularly graduate students who conduct research on groups and teams.

• Linda Argote: learning, transactive memory and knowledge transfer within and between groups
• Brandy Aven: networked teams
• Rosalind Chow: power and status within/between groups, impacts of diversity on group functioning and performance
• Taya Cohen: cooperation and conflict within and between groups, pathways to status and leadership in groups
• Oliver Hahl: perceptions of status, authenticity and identity within/between groups
• Laurie Weingart: conflict in teams, multiparty negotiation, negotiation and group dynamics
• Anita Woolley: collective intelligence, team strategic orientation, team performance

Knowledge Transfer and Learning in a Technologically-Driven World

The OBT group in the Tepper School includes scholars whose work has been foundational to the field of organizational learning (Argote) and includes four other scholars who are substantially engaged in the growing body of work on knowledge transfer and learning (Aven, Hahl, Lee, and Woolley). Reflecting the Tepper School's focus on the intersection of business and technology, faculty research involves responses to rapid change, coordination of work distributed across time and place, organizational learning. Our work also connects to scholars working in related areas in Information Systems (Mukhopadhyay and Singh) and Economics (Epple) at the Tepper School, as well as researchers at Heinz (Krishnan), Engineering (Fuchs), and Computer Science (Carley, Dabbish, and Rose) at Carnegie Mellon, also conduct research relevant to learning.

• Linda Argote: transactive memory systems, knowledge transfer, organizational learning, the effects of technology on learning and knowledge transfer
• Brandy Aven: transactive memory systems, the effects of technology on networked systems for learning and knowledge transfer
• Oliver Hahl: learning and knowledge transfer, effect on firm performance
• Sunkee Lee: organizational learning, effect of the spatial design of workplaces and incentive systems on organizational learning, knowledge transfer, exploration vs. exploitation, learning from own and others’ experiences
• Anita Woolley: learning and collective intelligence in groups and organizations, increasing collective intelligence in human-computer systems

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Research on the formation and consequences of social networks in organizations and markets have become central to our understanding of how organizations and markets work. The OBT group in the Tepper School hosts four scholars who work on important areas related to the role of social networks in organizations (Argote, Aven, Hahl, and Shea). Researchers at Heinz (Krackhardt) and Computer Science (Carley) at Carnegie Mellon, also conduct research in areas that inform our knowledge of social networks as well as the methodologies employed to distinguish their antecedents and effects.

• Linda Argote: learning and knowledge transfer through social networks
• Brandy Aven: formation of social networks, persistence (or not) of social networks, learning and deviance within social networks, knowledge sharing in social networks
• Oliver Hahl: identity in social networks, perceptions of brokers in networks, organizational networks and individual performance
• David Krackhardt: social network analysis theories and methods, informal organizations
• Catherine Shea: social network cognition, network formation, experimental methods in social networks

Entrepreneurial and Organizational Strategy

The “Carnegie School” has long influenced research on strategy, particularly by looking at the microfoundations of strategic selection, implementation, and performance. The OBT group in the Tepper School hosts four scholars who work on important areas in firm strategy (Argote, Aven, Hahl, and Lee) that all tie back to the Carnegie School’s foundations in the Behavioral Theory of the Firm . Additionally, scholars in Economics and Marketing (Miller, Epple and Derdenger) at the Tepper School and in the Engineering and Public Policy school at Carnegie Mellon (Fuchs and Armanios) also collaborate in research with Tepper faculty and students research in areas that inform organizational theory, entrepreneurial strategy, firm strategy selection and implementation, and firm performance.

• Linda Argote: organizational learning and capability development, micro foundations of strategy and firm performance, behavioral theories of strategy
• Brandy Aven: entrepreneurial strategies, entrepreneurial teams, behavioral theories of entrepreneurship and strategy
• Oliver Hahl: identity-based strategies, categories, diversification, status and authenticity in markets, human capital management and firm performance, microfoundations of strategy and firm performance, behavioral theories of strategy
• Sunkee Lee: organization design, exploration/exploitation, incentives, spatial design, response to performance feedback, firm acquisition behavior and performance, microfoundations of strategy and firm performance, behavioral theories of strategy

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Defined as the “scientific study of the workplace,” industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology explores the impact of individual, group, and organizational psychology on workplace health, productivity, and effectiveness.

The PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology degree is designed to prepare scholar-practitioners to apply evidence-based I/O principles to lead positive change in the 21st-century workplace as researchers, consultants, educators, or organizational leaders.

Through core coursework completed in a prescribed sequence, students develop an in-depth understanding of individual, group, and organizational behavior in the workplace; advanced research design and analytical skills; and expertise applying evidence-based I/O practices in diverse organizational settings. Optional blended coursework provides opportunities for in-person feedback and hands-on practice, while specializations allow students to gain additional expertise in areas consistent with their interests and career goals. Through their dissertation, students have the opportunity to explore in-depth a specific area of interest and contribute to the body of knowledge in the I/O field.

The curriculum in this doctoral program is designed to reflect the professional guidelines set forth by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

The PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is not a licensure-leading program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

All graduates will be prepared to:

• Evaluate the role of industrial/organizational psychology issues in the workplace.
• Process/Apply current industrial/organizational psychology theory and research.
• Analyze factors contributing to performance on varied organizational levels.
• Apply the organizational consultation process to address change and development issues.
• Evaluate workplace dimensions using a variety of assessments.
• Assess the impact of the employee on workplace performance .
• Evaluate industrial/organizational psychology’s role in promoting positive social change through fostering a healthy and inclusive workplace
• Apply basic and advanced research principles to produce independent scholarly work.

Specialization in Consulting Psychology

Specialization in evidence-based coaching, specialization in general practice, specialization in human resource management, specialization in international business, specialization in self-designed.

There are two tracks in the PhD in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology

• Track 1  For Those Entering With a Master's Degree in I/O Psychology
• Track 2  For Those Entering With a GPA of 3.0 on Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Another Field

Track 1: For Those Entering With an Master’s Degree in I/O Psychology

Minimum degree requirements.

• Foundation course (3 credits)
• Core courses (25 credits)
• Specialization courses (15–17 credits; see each specialization for specific courses)
• Research courses (10 credits)
• Dissertation support courses (7 credits)
• Dissertation writing courses (5 credits per term for a minimum of four terms; taken continuously until completion)
• Quarter Plans
• Four PhD residencies

Foundation Course (3 credits)

Core courses (25 credits), research courses (10 credits).

• Students may take this a non-degree course.

Specialization Courses (15–17 credits)

These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page

Residency Requirements

• Residency 1 – Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; should be completed in Term 1 or Term 2.
• Residency 2 – Complete Residency 2 at the beginning of your second year, around the time of second research course.
• Residency 3 – Complete Residency 3 once you have a prospectus in Walden’s review system.
• Residency 4 General  (RESI 8404) OR
• Residency 4 Proposal Writing  (RESI 8404Q) OR
• Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Qualitative  (RESI 8404R) OR
• Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Quantitative  (RESI 8404S) OR
• Residency 4 Publishing & Presenting  (RESI 8404T) OR
• an approved professional conference (RESI 8900 for select programs only. Contact Advising for information.) OR
• a dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) during your 9000 course. Contact Student Success Advising to register. You must attend all sessions and advising throughout the entire intensive retreat in order to successfully complete the experience to satisfy residency 4 requirements.  NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition.
• Optional:  Complete a  dissertation intensive  (DRWI 8500) during IPSY 9000. Contact Student Success Advising to register.

Completion of the Doctoral Dissertation

Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval. To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred.

Course Sequence for Students Entering With an MS Degree

Students undertake courses in the following sequence.

* These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.

** Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval. In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation course shell.

To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the  Dissertation Guidebook .

Track 2: For Those Entering With a GPA of 3.0 on Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Another Field

• Professional Development Plan and Plan of Study
• Core courses (40 credits)
• Research courses (25 credits)

Core Courses (40 credits)

Research courses (25 credits).

• Students may take this as a non-degree course.

These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.

Course Sequence for Students Entering With a BS Degree

Walden awards the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree to recognize PhD students for academic achievement leading up to their dissertation. With an MPhil, students will be able to demonstrate to employers and others that they have an advanced knowledge base in their field of study as well as proficiency in research design and evaluation.

• All required PhD core courses (or KAMs)
• All required PhD specialization courses (or KAMs)
• All required doctoral research and advanced research courses
• Program prospectus development course
• Residencies 1, 2, and 3
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is mandatory.
• The MPhil requires a minimum of 45 quarter credits. Maximum transfer of credit varies by program but is not to exceed 50% of the overall, or embedded, program requirements. Students who previously completed a master's degree with Walden in the same discipline area are not eligible for an MPhil.

Students who start or readmit to doctoral programs at Walden University in the university catalog for academic year 2017 or later will complete the university’s required  doctoral writing assessment . Designed to evaluate incoming doctoral students’ writing skills, this assessment aims to help prepare incoming doctoral students to meet the university’s expectations for writing at the doctoral level.

In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation/doctoral study course shell.

Students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral degree requirements (see  Enrollment Requirements  in the student handbook). Students may petition to extend the 8-year maximum time frame, but an extension is not guaranteed.

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Ph.D. in Psychology – Industrial/Organizational

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Our specialization in industrial/organizational psychology (I/O psychology) provides training in the study of human behavior in organizations and the workplace. You can learn how to derive principles of individual, group, and organizational behavior and apply that knowledge as you develop solutions for challenges in the workplace.

As a nonprofit, Christian university, our goal is to see you thrive both personally and professionally throughout your studies. There is currently no other program that integrates strong biblical principles into this kind of research training. Our Ph.D. in I/O psychology degree is designed to foster critical thinking about topics relevant to people today, especially those in the workforce.

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Additionally, choosing to study with Liberty allows you to evaluate research while applying biblical truths about human behavior. With your concentration in industrial/organizational psychology, you can gain new perspectives of behavior within the workforce. This can increase your marketability by allowing you to improve the environments you work in. If your goal is to use these skills as a professor, you can become equipped to enact positive change by revealing these truths to your students.

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Pursuing an online Ph.D. program in psychology can help you broaden your experience and strengthen your academic knowledge while exponentially advancing your critical thinking, writing, and research skills. At Liberty, you are free to integrate biblical principles into your studies and understanding of human behavior.

In our industrial/organizational psychology concentration, you will study research and theories related to organizational processes, teamwork, workplace relationships, and methods for increasing workplace satisfaction and productivity. Your coursework will focus on designing and implementing projects that can help workplaces struggling with personnel, productivity, and process issues.

As a psychology Ph.D. student, our faculty are ready to partner with you and mentor you throughout our Ph.D. program. Our goal is to help you become a thought leader in the area of research you are most passionate about. Advance your mastery in the field of psychology so you can go into the world with insights and truth that can help countless people.

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• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility . Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America . Earning your online Ph.D. in Industrial/Organization Psychology degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
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• Our degrees allow you to apply biblical principles to advanced research techniques through courses like Psychological Research and Biblical Worldview.

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Graduates of our program can pursue work in a variety of educational, research, or corporate settings. By completing this doctoral degree, you can be more qualified to obtain jobs that meaningfully impact individual and societal change through research, writing, project management, or leading programs.

Here are some of the positions that may be available to you:

• Independent consultant
• Organizational mentor/consultant
• Researcher/writer
• University professor

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A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our  admission requirements page  for more detailed admissions-related information.

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PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology

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Hofstra University has recently achieved “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity” status!

We are proud of our I/O psychology faculty and students for their contributions to this accomplishment. In 2022-2023, members of our graduate programs published 20 peer-reviewed journal publications, 4 book chapters, and gave 31 peer-reviewed conference presentations. A special thanks to our 33 unique graduate student authors and coauthors who helped make this possible. Congratulations, everyone!

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This 96 s.h. program prepares students for careers in academics, business, industry, government, and other private and public domains. Upon graduating, students are able to apply scientific methods to the solution of problems related to individuals and groups at work. The academic training students receive is composed of an advanced methodological and content-based curriculum in I/O psychology. A unique feature of this program is the required internship in which doctoral students work under the supervision of a manager designated by the organization and approved by the faculty. A doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member in a laboratory or field setting is required.

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Industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology is interested in people in the workplace and how work affects people’s lives more broadly. This knowledge of human behavior in organizations allows I-O psychologists to solve workplace problems and enhance workplace well-being, fairness and productivity. Applying psychological theories and principles, the industrial component of I-O psychology focuses on selecting and training workers, and the organizational component focuses on creating a conducive environment for workers. The field of I-O psychology is leading the way in understanding future of work and big data trends.

Ranked No. 7 in the world by U.S. News and World Report , Purdue University’s I-O psychology program is also one of the oldest, having conferred its first degree in 1939. Additionally, Purdue’s I-O psychology program has graduated more PhDs and produced more Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) fellows than any other.

Graduate students are admitted to work with a primary faculty member who will serve as their mentor. Heavily research-oriented, graduate training is based on a science-practice model, so students are trained as both researchers and applied scientists, equipped to work with organizations on human resources-related issues. Graduate students will also have opportunities to gain teaching experience in the program.

All graduate students are admitted with funding and will have guaranteed funding for five years, provided they are making strong progress toward their PhD. An admitted student will typically work as a graduate teaching assistant for 20 hours per week during the academic year and receive a nine-month stipend and tuition waiver. Students may also receive funding during summers if they obtain a teaching assistant position or if they are employed as a research assistant.

Program Highlights

• You will work with a faculty mentor with related research interests. As you grow in knowledge and expertise, you are encouraged to collaborate with different faculty to develop your own unique research stream.
• Faculty and graduate students frequently collaborate with faculty in the social, cognitive and clinical psychology areas as well as faculty in the Krannert School of Management.
• Because we value social responsibility, the I-O psychology program at Purdue is the first to become a UN Global Compact participant, by which we place an emphasis within our courses and program activities on organizations’ responsibilities to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
• While there is significant overlap with organizational behavior and human resources, the I-O psychology program emphasizes the scientific study of work, workers and the workplace, focusing on outcomes experienced by the employees rather than exclusively organizational outcomes.
• As a graduate student in the I-O psychology program, you’ll be considered a member of the Purdue Association of Graduate Students in Industrial Psychology (PAGSIP) . This organization provides opportunities for you to meet informally with other I-O psychology students to discuss research ideas and problems as well as to connect with program alumni.
• The Purdue I-O area is partnering with Instats to connect with some of the best methodologists in the world.

Potential Careers

As an I-O psychologist, you’ll have opportunities to work in academia, federal governments, consulting organizations and more. Our alumni have gone on to work at top-ranked universities, including the University of Houston and Bowling Green State University, and acclaimed organizations, such as Google, PepsiCo, NATO and more.

• Industrial-organizational psychologist
• University faculty member
• Human resources director
• Quantitative user experience researcher
• Postdoctoral researcher
• Research psychologist

Plan of Study

Each graduate student admitted to a degree program must file an individualized plan of study to guide their academic progress. The plan of study is an academic contract between the student, advisory committee members and the Graduate School. Students filing their plan of study should complete their plan electronically via the Plan of Study Generator on MyPurdue. More information about creating a plan of study can be found in the Department of Psychological Sciences’ graduate handbook.

Program Quick Facts

Degree Type : Doctoral

Program Length : 4-6 years

Location : West Lafayette, IN

Department/School : Department of Psychological Sciences

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in faculty research and eventually formulate and direct their own individual research projects. Faculty in the I-O psychology graduate program have a wide range of research interests, many of which center around the psychological experiences of people at work.

Bridge Topics

Within the industrial-organizational psychology program, faculty also have research interests in several bridge topics, including diversity and inclusion, individual differences, maladaptive behavior, perception and performance, and social relationships. I-O psychology faculty studying diversity and inclusion focus on diversity in hiring, cultural synergy in multicultural spaces and work attitudes. Individual differences research examines achievement, conflict management and predictors of workplace outcomes. Maladaptive behavior research in the I-O psychology program is centered around bias and conflict escalation. Program faculty who study perception and performance investigate person-environment fit. Finally, I-O psychology faculty studying social relationships seek to improve workplace well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Research Opportunities

• Cultural collision and synergy
• Strategies for difficult communication
• Goals and self-regulation
• Relationships and work
• Optimizing hiring decisions using statistical models
• Big data and machine learning
• Individual differences
• Diversity in recruitment and selection
• Franki Y. H. Kung
• Sang Eun Woo

Admissions/Requirements

Many students enter the PhD program with a bachelor’s degree, although some enter with a master’s degree. We are particularly interested in students who have undergraduate or graduate research experience as well as those who have a master’s degree in I-O psychology or a similar field. We’re looking for the following knowledge and skills that are important for success in the I-O psychology graduate program:

• Knowledge of I-O psychology literature and science efficacy
• Motivation and interest in scientific research and I-O psychology
• Conscientiousness
• Resilience and emotional stability
• Self-direction, self-regulation and independence
• Advanced quantitative skills
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• Interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence
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Within your application, the statement of interest is particularly important to showcase a good alignment of research interests between you and faculty members. You are also encouraged to contact faculty members with whom you are interested in working.

Faculty recruiting new students for Fall 2025 admission will be posted here in October 2024.

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology develops, extends, and applies psychological principles, data, and methodology in manufacturing, commercial, industrial, governmental, and other work-oriented organizations. In general, industrial/organizational psychologists are interested in behavioral issues associated with "work" and concentrate on the following two specialties. Industrial psychology focuses on traditional psychological problems of work settings (i.e., personnel selection, performance evaluation, training, psychometric theory and job satisfaction). Organizational psychology focuses on individual behavior as it is influenced by the organizational setting (e.g., applied social psychology, motivation, and social cognition and decision processes, job design and technology). Please visit the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Research page for more information regarding the research conducted in this area.

The program follows the scientist-practitioner training model to prepare students for positions in psychology departments, business schools, personnel research/human resource management departments of industrial and governmental organizations, consulting firms, and research institutes. All students in the Industrial/Organizational psychology program obtain a firm foundation in research methodology, statistics, and several basic areas of psychology that relate most closely to their interests and objectives.

Please explore the Graduate Student Handbook to get detailed information regarding the graduate program, as well information specific to each of the five program areas, such as degree requirements, minor requirements, and information about the doctoral preliminary examinations.

To get information about the Industrial/Organizational Department in a consolidated form you can visit the I/O Area Website.

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The Doctor of Organizational Psychology (PsyD) program is designed to meet the growing demand for experts who can cultivate thriving work environments and positive company cultures in today’s rapidly changing workplace. Created as a practical, application-oriented alternative to traditional, research-heavy PhDs, this program equips you to solve real-world organizational problems. Drawing from psychology, human resources, management, and more, the PsyD program prepares you for impactful leadership roles with advanced knowledge and practical skills.

CGU is home to the largest Organizational Psychology programs in the world and is recognized as a leader in Positive Psychology. Our new PsyD leverages this strength to provide an innovative applied doctorate with concentrations in:

• Industrial Organizational Psychology (I-O Psych)
• Positive Organizational Psychology (POP)

Program Benefits

Our PsyD program fills a gap in doctoral education by offering hands-on expertise with comprehensive evaluation and statistical training. Through applied coursework, you will learn from executive leaders in the field and industry partnership opportunities such as: Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, Disney, and many more. The PsyD program prepares you to gain a competitive edge in the job market and become a leader in organizational psychology.

Program Highlights

• Career Advancement: Equip yourself for high-level roles enhancing organizational effectiveness and culture.
• Experiential Learning: Gain hands-on experience with leading organizations like Microsoft and Disney.
• Expert Faculty: Learn from our large group of top research faculty and industry executives with real-world insights.
• Flexible Scheduling: Balance your studies with work and family through online and in-person classes.
• Unique Concentrations: First and largest Positive Organizational Psychology program globally and the only Industrial Organizational Psych doctoral program in California.

Career Paths

Graduates of this program will be ready to excel in leadership roles that significantly enhance organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. Common job titles may include Director of Training and Development, People Analytics Specialist, Human Resource Business Partner, Chief People Officer, and Vice President of Global Talent.

Ideal Candidates

Our PsyD program is designed for:

• Working professionals seeking advancement through a flexible and practical doctoral program.
• Recent master’s graduates that want deeper specialization in organizational psychology.
• Career shifters from related fields such as counseling, social work, or education seeking a doctoral degree without the heavy research focus of traditional PhD programs.
• Recent psychology graduates who want to enhance their credentials and employment opportunities.

Program At a Glance

UNITS 72 units (students can transfer up to 24 units)

PROGRAM MODALITY Hybrid

PROGRAM LENGTH* Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 5-8 years

DEGREE AWARDED Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

PROGRAM ENTRY Fall

*Program completion times may vary depending on course registration, units transferred, and time to complete other degree requirements.

Areas of Concentration

Industrial organizational psychology.

This concentration aligns directly to the competencies outlined by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and prepares you to tackle workplace challenges on both individual and organizational fronts. Curriculum and training includes workforce planning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, recruitment and selection, talent management, leader development, attitudes and motivation, and much more.

Positive Organizational Psychology

Developed in one of the nation’s premier institutions for Positive Psychology, this concentration prepares you to improve organizational effectiveness and individual work life through empirically supported best practices in the field of Positive Organizational Psychology.

The PsyD curriculum integrates statistics, methodology, and evaluation with significant hands-on experience through applied projects with leading organizations. With concentrations available in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Positive Organizational Psychology plus 22 units of electives, you can customize your education to match your career goals. A mix of online and flex courses accommodates working professionals, allowing you to balance career, family, and study while enjoying our unique campus culture.

Degree Requirements

• Concentration Core Courses: 16 units
• Stats and Methods: 16 units
• Evaluation: 6 units
• Concentration Related Electives: 22 units
• Practicum and Capstone: 8 units
• Transdisciplinary Course: 4 units

You will complete two practicum courses and aligned projects.

• Year one: Complete an applied project while taking directed practice, a course designed to support project completion and build applied skills.
• Year three: Complete advanced practice, which helps scaffold your capstone project. (see below)

Field Training

Take TDNY 440 (Professional Practice for Inclusive Excellence) to complete your field placement. You are encouraged to use your field placement organization for either your first year project and/or your capstone project.

Address a real organizational psychology issue faced by a real client. Upon completion of the project, you will present your work to a panel of practitioners and academic scholars in a capstone defense.

Complete an applied and practitioner-driven portfolio that will equip you with applied and translational skills essential to compete in the workforce. The portfolio will include the following:

• Practice-Based Thesis completed collaboratively during Practicum course to serve as sumary report of your applied project.
• Technical Report: evidence-based practice review on I-O Psychology
• TNDY 440 Professional Practice for Inclusive Excellence + field experience
• (3) items aligned to your career goals. Examples include: present at a practitioner conference, submit a paper in a practitioner outlet, design and deliver a training, executive coaching certification.

Competencies & Learning Outcomes

• Apply Ethical, Legal, and Diversity Standards (SIOP 1, 3): Graduates will adhere to ethical and legal guidelines in the practice of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, demonstrating a commitment to professional integrity and responsible conduct.
• Employ Effective Measurement, Research Methods, & Statistical Procedures (SIOP 5, 6, 9): Graduates will understand and use a range of quantitative and qualitative methods and statistics to understand and measure complex workplace dynamics. Graduates will be proficient in measurement and assessment procedures for a variety of selection and organizational development initiatives.
• Apply Psychological/Organizational Behavior Principles to Organizations (SIOP 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17, 20): Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply organizational theories and principles to address complex workplace challenges, including talent management, organizational development, and performance enhancement.
• Facilitate Training and Organizational Development (SIOP 19, 23, 24): Graduates will be able to train employees and implement and evaluate organizational development initiatives designed to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitate Effective Selection & Job Evaluation Procedures (SIOP 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22): Graduates will have a deep understanding of talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies, enabling them to optimize workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
• Employ Professional and Consulting Skills (SIOP 4, 16): Graduates will communicate effectively, perform a range of consulting and project management skills, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Graduates may work as consultants to organizations seeking expertise in areas such as performance management, employee well-being, and leadership development.

CGU Core Faculty

Becky Reichard

Full Professor

Research Interests

Development of those not typically represented in leadership roles (e.g., women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+), Psychological mechanisms underlying the process of leader development (e.g., feedback, goal striving, self-views, implicit theories, leader development readiness), Development of leadership through experiences outside of the work context (e.g., global, sports, volunteering, crisis)

Jessica Diaz

Director, Human Resource Management Assistant Professor

Organizational behavior, employee experience, psychological safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion, leader development, statistics and methodology

Stephen Gilliland

University Professor

Organizational Justice, Employee Attitudes and Motivation, Leadership

Stewart I. Donaldson

Distinguished University Professor Executive Director, Claremont Evaluation Center Executive Director, The Evaluators' Institute (TEI)

Positive Organizational Psychology, Health/Well-Being & Positive Functioning Across Cultures, Program Design & Re-Design, Culturally Responsive Theory-Driven Measurement & Evaluation

Michelle Bligh

Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Professor of Organizational Behavior

Leadership, Organizational Culture, Charismatic Leadership

Cindi Gilliland

Professor of Practice in Organizational Psychology

Social Innovation, Resilience & Well-Being, Diversity and Inclusion

M. Gloria González-Morales

Associate Professor of Psychology Director, Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence

Work stress; work-life issues; workplace victimization and incivility; relational practices and cultures; diversity; positive organizational interventions to enhance well-being and performance.

Tiffany Berry

Dean, School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation Full Research Professor

Educational Program Evaluation, K–12 Educational Curricula, Comprehensive School Reform

Michelle Sloper

Associate Professor of Evaluation Practice

Positive youth development, evaluation capacity building, evaluation use, continuous quality improvement, expanded learning programs

Adjunct & Affiliate Faculty

Paola Alvarez

Area(s) of expertise/research.

Training and Development, Coaching

Industry Experience

Current Vice President, Human Resources West Region at Hines, privately owned global real estate investment, development and management firm. Paola previously served as Vice President of Human Resources for Reyes Beer Division West Reyes

Dana Mayhew

Human Resources

Owner of TDC Consults – human resources and employee relations consulting firm. Dana is also on the board of PIHRA, California’s affiliate of SHRM (the national society for human resource management)

Sheilesha Willis

Cultivating Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Organizations

Current Director of DEIB and Talent Development at Aurora Solar. Previous head of DEI&B at Gem amd Robinhood

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Florida Tech’s doctoral degree in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology provides training and research opportunities in the complex issues associated with the management of human resources in domestic and international organizations. The I/O program is based on the scientist-practitioner model and offers a wide range of I/O content courses, as well as varied research and applied opportunities. Rigorous coursework is coupled with applied projects and advanced training in research design and analysis. Students are encouraged to work closely with their faculty advisor to conduct research that can be presented at professional conferences or submitted to academic journals. The small class size of the Ph.D. program facilitates close interaction and augments the mentoring process. A concentration in international I/O psychology is also offered. Students pursuing the concentration take classes in cross-cultural psychology and international business and are encouraged to conduct research or take classes with the program’s international partners. The I/O psychology program provides training for careers in academics, professional research organizations and both internal and external consulting. The I/O program is affiliated with the Florida Tech Center for Organizational Effectiveness and Institute for Culture, Collaboration and Management (ICCM), which provides opportunities for students to extend their research and consulting skills beyond the classroom.

Admission Requirements

A doctoral applicant should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree, with a grade point average of 3.2 (on a scale of 4.0) or higher, and must submit two letters of recommendation, a statement of career objectives, résumé/CV and optional GRE General Test scores. Official transcripts of all previous coursework must be submitted. The application deadline is December 1. Admission to the doctoral program is granted to a limited number of students. Preadmission contact with the faculty is highly encouraged.

Degree Requirements

The doctoral program requires 90 semester hours of credit beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students entering with master’s degrees in I/O psychology or related fields are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for possible award of transfer credit. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the requirements for the Ph.D. within four years.

The I/O doctoral program is designed to progress from general coursework to courses that are more specific in content. In the first year, students receive intensive training in quantitative methods and computer applications and study the foundations of I/O psychology. A student who has not previously carried out a master’s thesis is required to do so and should start in the first year. In the second year, students begin to take more specialized courses in I/O psychology, finish their foundational requirements and enroll in advanced research methods courses. Most students who are required to carry out master’s theses should complete them by the conclusion of the second year. The third year offers more specialized courses. During the third year, students are encouraged to complete an internship assignment in a corporate, government or consulting environment. Comprehensive examinations take place at the end of the third year.

The doctoral degree in I/O psychology is a research degree. Dissertation research is begun immediately after the successful completion of the comprehensive examination. Typically, the fourth year is devoted to the completion of the doctoral dissertation. Before the award of the doctoral degree, the candidate must present the completed dissertation manuscript and defend the research results to the dissertation committee. Students may continue to enroll in special courses and advanced seminars throughout the course of the program.

Foundations of Psychology (21 credit hours)

• PSY 5100 Introduction to Research in I/O Psychology
• PSY 5101 Statistical Research Methods 1
• PSY 5102 Statistical Research Methods 2
• PSY 5402 Tests and Measurements
• PSY 5403 Applied Research Methods
• PSY 6405 Multivariate Statistics
• PSY 6408 Cultural Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Core (15 credit hours)

• PSY 5401 Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• PSY 5411 Personnel Selection
• PSY 5412 Performance Appraisal
• PSY 5415 Organizational Psychology
• PSY 5421 Industrial Training

Research (9 credit hours)

• PSY 6198 Supervised Research
• PSY 6199 Independent Research in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• PSY 5191 Directed Readings in Psychology

Electives (24 credit hours)

Thesis and dissertation (21 credit hours).

• PSY 5999 Thesis
• PSY 6999 Dissertation

Fall (9 credit hours)

Spring (9 credit hours), summer (3 credit hours).

• Restricted elective (PSY) credit hours: 3

Fall (12 credit hours)

Spring (12 credit hours), fall (10 credit hours), spring (10 credit hours).

• PSY 5120 Culture and Psychology

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Total credits required: 90.

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Nearly two dozen graduate programs at USF considered among the best in America

• April 9, 2024

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By Althea Johnson , University Communications and Marketing

The University of South Florida is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered among the best in America, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. USF features 23 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 11 ranked in the top 50.

USF’s highest-ranked programs are industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3, criminology at No. 18 and audiology, which comes in at No. 22. 

Among USF Health’s ranked programs, nursing anesthesia jumped 58 spots into the top 50, the physical therapy program rose by double digits to No. 33 and the nursing master’s program now sits in the top 25 at No. 24. 

In addition, USF’s social work and part-time MBA programs both saw double-digit gains and the education program broke into the top 50.  

“We are thrilled that many University of South Florida graduate programs are included among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings,” USF President Rhea Law said. “This recognition underscores the commitment of our faculty and staff, who continue to provide high-quality programs that empower our students to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge and progress in their careers by earning an advanced degree.”

Full list of USF’s top 50 programs:

Industrial and Organizational Psychology* – 3 Criminology* – 18 Audiology – 22 Nursing – Master’s – 24 Library and Information Studies* – 27 Public Health – 29 Physical Therapy – 33 Nursing – Doctor of Nursing Practice – 34 Nursing – Anesthesia – 36 Rehabilitation Counseling* – 46 Education – Overall – 48

Full list of USF’s 51-100 programs:

Healthcare Management*– 52 Speech-Language Pathology – 52 Business ‐ Part‐time MBA – 53 Earth Sciences* – 54 Pharmacy – 60 Physician's Assistant/Associate Studies* – 65 Fine Arts* – 73 Social Work – 83  Statistics* – 86  Business – Full-time MBA – 87  Sociology* – 92 Psychology* – 97  

As U.S. News does not release new rankings for every program, every year, rankings denoted with an asterisk have been republished this year. U.S News also announced that medical, engineering and clinical psychology school rankings will be released at a later date. 

According to U.S. News, rankings are generated through “ranking indicators” derived from reputation and/or data reported by each institution.  For some programs, U.S. News evaluates key areas such as expert opinions in the field, opportunities for student engagement, resources for student support and career success, as well as faculty and student performance, in terms of existing credentials, research impact and metrics such as student job placement.

In addition to the graduate program rankings, in September 2023 U.S. News ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for the fifth consecutive year , and the university earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. 

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What Can You Do With a Master's in Psychology?

Published on: March 5, 2024

If you already have a bachelor's degree and are looking to expand your career prospects, then it may be time to explore an advanced degree. Specifically, a master's degree in psychology can open the door for all kinds of job opportunities. Whether you are interested in pursuing a more traditional clinical/counseling role or are interested in a corporate role, there are plenty of potential jobs with a psychology master's degree.

With a better understanding of the different types of master's degrees in psychology along with some common career paths for this degree, you can determine whether this path may be right for you.

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Types of Master's Degrees in Psychology

Psychology is a relatively broad field, so there are quite a few different master's degree programs available that you may want to consider. The two main types of degrees are a Master of Arts and a Master of Science (or applied science).

So, what is the difference between an MA and an MS in psychology? Typically, an MA is more focused on the application and practical uses of psychology concepts (such as in a clinical setting), whereas an MS is more focused on the scientific methods and research behind psychology concepts.

Both degree types can have their benefits, depending on what you are planning to do with your degree and where your interests lie. For many students, a Master of Applied Science in psychology offers the best of both worlds, incorporating some scientific research/theory while also covering practical applications that can be useful in the real world.

Within graduate degrees in psychology, there may also be specialized degree programs for those who want to focus their studies even further. You may be able to explore master's degree programs, for example, in:

• Behavioral psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Organizational psychology

Job Outlook for Master's in Psychology Graduates

There is an increasing demand for psychologists and those with graduate-level psychology degrees across the United States. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for psychologists is  expected to grow by 6 percent between 2022 and 2032. That's faster than the national average for all occupations.

Common Careers With a Master's in Psychology

So, what can you do with a master's in psychology? There are so many possibilities to explore, depending on what your interests and career aspirations look like. From clinical roles to corporate, educational and legal roles, you can explore the area of the field best suited to your goals.

Clinical and Counseling Roles

Some people who obtain their master's degrees in psychology go on to work clinical jobs in counseling, therapy and similar roles. Of course, this will depend on the state in which you plan to work. Some states allow psychologists to practice at a limited capacity with just a master's degree, while others may require a doctoral degree.

Corporate and Organizational Psychology

Interested in more of a leadership role in the corporate world? Then working as a human resources manager can be a challenging yet rewarding line of work for a myriad of graduates with master's degrees in psychology. In this kind of role, you can use your understanding of the human mind and its functions to better serve team members and keep the organization running as smoothly as possible.

Educational and School Psychology

If you are more interested in how the principles and theories of psychology may apply to how people learn and grow, then studying educational or school psychology may be right up your alley. With a master's in psychology and proper training, you may be able to work in this fascinating field as a school psychologist or educational psychologist.

Research and Academia

You do not necessarily have to practice applied psychology in your everyday work to make a career out of it. Some people who obtain their master's degrees in psychology go into the realm of academia. These graduates may collaborate with other academics to conduct important research or even teach classes on psychology. 

Legal and Forensic Consulting

Another potential line of work to consider once you have your psychology degree is getting into legal or forensic counseling. These professionals typically work for police departments and government agencies to handle everything from profiling criminals to conducting psychological research on specific cases. This area of the field can be quite challenging and requires a lot of problem-solving and critical thinking, but it can be a good fit for those who like a good challenge.

Sports Psychology

Some graduates of a master's in psychology program may also end up working in the field of sports psychology, which uses psychological theories and concepts to better understand how athletes develop and reach peak performance. If you have a passion for sports or exercise, then this could be the perfect line of work for you to get into after you finish your degree.

Health Psychology

Another potential career path to consider with a master's degree in psychology is getting into health psychology, where principles and theories are used to promote better health and wellness among patients. As a health psychologist, you might work in a hospital setting or in a physician's office, and you can work with a wide range of ages and populations. This can be an excellent area of the field worth exploring if you enjoy helping others and making a difference.

How to Prepare for the Job Market

Regardless of the specific line of work that you are interested in pursuing, having a master's degree in psychology is only one step toward landing your dream job. There are some additional steps you will want to take to better prepare yourself for the job market and ensure that you are a competitive candidate.

Evaluate Your Career Goals

Start by considering your short- and long-term career goals, or what you see yourself doing in the next several years. Do you plan on finishing school once you complete your master's degree program, or do you see yourself potentially pursuing a mental health doctoral degree? Ultimately, this will depend on how far you want to work up your career ladder and what you envision yourself doing professionally down the road.

Identify Your Preferred Clientele or Work Environment

You will also want to consider the kind of people you prefer to work with and where you would like to work within the psychology field. For example, if you enjoy working with children, then getting into school psychology can be a great starting point. On the other hand, if you prefer to take on more of a human resources role where you work in an administrative setting, then organizational/corporate psychology may be a better fit.

Develop Essential Skills

Once you have a better idea of where you see yourself working within the psychology field, you can begin working on the skills you need to succeed in these areas. Many of the skills you need can be sharpened during your graduate program, but you may need to work separately on some essential soft skills (such as communication and critical thinking) to stand out from other talent.

Acquire Necessary Qualifications

Depending on the line of work that you are pursuing, you may also need to acquire additional qualifications beyond your formal degree. For instance, in some states you need to obtain a license to practice as a psychologist. In other areas of the field, certification or other designations may be preferred or required by employers.

Take the Next Step in Your Educational Journey With Husson University

A master's degree in psychology can help you take your career to new heights or even open the doors of opportunity for a career change. That said, not all graduate degree programs are created equal — which is why it is so important to explore and thoroughly research your options before you commit to a program.

At Husson University Online, we offer a  master of science degree in applied psychology  that can be completed in as little as 24 months. This program includes a flexible curriculum that allows you to personalize your studies, as well as free 24/7 tutoring services and career services for all students.  Get in touch  to learn more about this program or any of our other available programs. We would love to speak with you!

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How the University of Tennessee's graduate programs fared in 2024 national rankings

Graduate programs and schools at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville ranked highly in new rankings from U.S. News and World Report.

The organization released its " 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools " report April 9, which ranks graduate programs and schools across public and private universities nationally. The report covers programs and schools in business, education and law. The rankings for engineering, medical and psychology will be updated later this year.

The top graduate program at UT is supply chain, which ranked fourth nationally. The Haslam College of Business tied for 47th for its full-time graduate programs.

The College of Social Work tied for 24th nationally, and the College of Law tied for 52nd nationally.

The College of Nursing doctoral program tied for 34th.

UT graduate programs ranked high among public universities

Narrowing down to just public universities, several programs and schools jumped in rankings.

Among public universities, the Haslam College of Business ranked 22nd for full-time graduate school programs and supply chain programs ranked third.

Additionally, the College of Social Work ranked 13th, the College of Nursing doctoral program ranked 24th and the College of Law ranked 26th among public universities.

Under the College of Law, legal clinical programs ranked eighth, business-corporate law ranked 13th, health care law ranked 21st and legal writing ranked 21st.

“The rankings this year provide evidence that UT has exceptional graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines,” dean of the Graduate School Dixie Thompson said in a press release. “These rankings are a reflection of the commitment to excellence made by our faculty, staff and students.”

Previous rankings for University of Tennessee graduate programs

UT has several programs ranked highly from previous years.

Printmaking programs are tied for UT's highest overall program ranking at fourth nationally.

Nuclear engineering at seventh. UT occupies the 10th spot for "Best Library and Information Studies Programs," along with school library media tied at 13th and digital librarianship tied at 14th. Under the law school, clinical training tied for 19th.

A few of UT's graduate schools are still ranked from previous years:

• College of Veterinary Medicine tied for 21st
• Physics (in the College of Arts and Sciences) tied for 55th
• Tickle College of Engineering tied for 55th

What is the U.S. News and World Report?

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Research for these rankings began in fall 2023 through early 2024. The organization used surveys of 2,225 programs sent to approximately 5,766 academics and 10,941 professionals to rank the programs within the six main disciplines.

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Best Global Universities for Mechanical Engineering in Russia

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Here are the best global universities for mechanical engineering in Russia

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100 Best universities for Mechanical Engineering in Russia

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Russia ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 714K citations received by 136K academic papers made by 158 universities in Russia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Moscow State University

For Mechanical Engineering

2. Tomsk State University

3. St. Petersburg State University

4. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

5. Ufa State Aviation Technical University

6. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

7. Tomsk Polytechnic University

8. Ural Federal University

9. South Ural State University

10. National Research University Higher School of Economics

11. Moscow Aviation Institute

12. Novosibirsk State University

13. ITMO University

14. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

15. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

16. Kazan Federal University

17. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

18. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

19. Samara National Research University

20. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

21. Novosibirsk State Technical University

22. RUDN University

23. Southern Federal University

24. Saratov State University

25. Ufa State Petroleum Technological University

26. Samara State Technical University

27. Siberian Federal University

28. Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev - KAI

29. Perm State Technical University

30. Omsk State Technical University

31. Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

32. Moscow Polytech

33. Saint-Petersburg Mining University

34. Magnitogorsk State Technical University

35. Saratov State Technical University

36. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

37. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod

38. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University

39. Tula State University

40. Belgorod State Technological University

41. Far Eastern Federal University

42. Novgorod State University

43. belgorod state university.

44. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

45. Moscow Medical Academy

46. Kazan State Technological University

47. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

48. siberian state aerospace university.

49. Tambov State Technical University

50. Voronezh State University

51. Siberian State Industrial University

52. Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology

53. Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University

54. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

55. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

56. Murmansk State Technical University

57. South-Western State University

58. Ogarev Mordovia State University

59. Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

60. south-russian state university of economics and service.

61. Perm State University

62. Kuzbass State Technical University

63. Russian National Research Medical University

64. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

65. Ulyanovsk State Technical University

66. Ulyanovsk State University

67. Penza State University

68. Kuban State University of Technology

69. Polzunov Altai State Technical University

70. Chelyabinsk State University

71. Yaroslavl State University

72. University of Tyumen

73. National Research University of Electronic Technology

74. Leningrad State University

75. Moscow State Pedagogical University

76. Udmurt State University

77. Irkutsk State University

78. North-Eastern Federal University

79. Bashkir State University

80. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

81. Kuban State University

82. Kuban State Agricultural University

83. St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

84. Kemerovo State University

85. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

86. Orenburg State University

87. Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh"

88. Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building

89. Chuvash State University

90. ivanovo state power university.

91. Irkutsk National Research Technical University

92. Orel State University

93. State University of Management

94. Tomsk State Pedagogical University

95. Volgograd State University

96. Petrozavodsk State University

97. Tver State University

98. Northern Arctic Federal University

99. Omsk State Transport University

100. Kaliningrad State Technical University

The best cities to study Mechanical Engineering in Russia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Moscow , Tomsk , Saint Petersburg , and Ufa .

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