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Doctor of Philosophy in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Pursue a Career Researching Workplace Behavior

Facilitate transformation in the workplace as you explore the complex relationships between human interactions and organizational success with the PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program at the University at Albany. Learn how to enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings through science, practice, and teaching.  

You'll discover how to evaluate and promote employee motivation, decision-making, work-life balance, diversity, and justice, as well as how to scientifically implement and evaluate human resource systems, such as selection, training, and performance evaluation systems. Advanced coursework and research will prepare you for careers in academia, business, government and consulting.

Program of Study

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Statistics/Method Courses (8 credits):

  • Statistical and Experimental Methods I and II


Out of Area Courses (6 credits). Sample courses:

  • Survey of Biopsychology
  • Survey of Learning and Conditioning
  • Survey of Cognitive Psychology
  • Survey of Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology I


Initial Research Project


I/O Required Courses:

  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Survey of Organizational Psychology
  • Applied Research Methods in Psychology
  • Foundations of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Personnel Psychology
  • Psychometric Theory and Research
  • Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology


Advanced I/O Seminars - Choose four, with at least one from each group (12 credits)

Organizational Psychology Seminars:

  • Work Motivation
  • Group Dynamics
  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Selected Topics in Psychology
  • Management Leadership course
  • Workplace Diversity and Discrimination


Industrial Psychology Seminars:

  • Training and Development in Organizations
  • Performance Appraisal and Management
  • Selected Topics in Psychology
  • Seminar in Human Resource Management

Advanced Statistics (3 credits):

  • Research Methods II: Advanced Linear Models
  • Structural Equation Modeling
  • Latent Growth Curve Modeling
  • Meta-analysis


Electives:

  • Directed Reading
  • Independent Study and Research
  • Supervised Internship
  • or graduate-level courses in either Psychology or another area as approved by your advisor


Tool Requirement - demonstrated proficiency in one of the following:

  • Pass a foreign language test
  • Course in computer programming, mathematics, electronics, biochemistry, histological techniques, foreign language, pharmacology, or advanced statistics
  • Master a technique, statistical or otherwise, in the process of conducting the Initial Research Project or another research project


Qualifying Examinations


Dissertation


Full-Time Study in Residence


Additional Information

See the Graduate Bulletin for program requirement details.

For more information, contact Sylvia Roch at [email protected].

Research


With active faculty and multiple labs you will apply your I/O skills in real projects with real data and real clients, giving you a direct line to future career opportunities. You will have access to laboratories designed to accommodate group and individual studies, as well as a large volunteer participant pool for experiments.

The UAlbany libraries feature 1.7 million volumes and 16,000 journals, as well as an interactive media center and state-of the-art electronic library system.

 

 

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Career Outcomes


UAlbany’s PhD in I/O Psychology program has successfully placed students in a number of leading organizations including Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Aon Hewitt, as well as research positions at George Washington University, University Rider University and University of Hartford.

Potential job titles with an industrial and organizational psychology PhD include:

  • Behavioral Analyst
  • Selection Systems Manager
  • HR Practice Manager
  • Research Analyst
  • Professor
  • Research Consultant/Senior Research Consultant
  • Consultant

 

 

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"I will always be grateful for the fantastic education I received at University at Albany, which allowed me to be who I am, and where I am, today."

- Herman Aguinis, Avram Tucker Distinguished Scholar and professor of management at the George Washington University, School of Business

International Students

This degree is designated as a STEM program. International students maintaining F-1 status are allowed to apply for up to 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) following completion/graduation from their degree program. Currently, this degree program is also designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an eligible degree for the F-1 STEM OPT work authorization extension; students who secure qualifying employment may be eligible to apply for the STEM OPT extension for a cumulative total of up to 36 months of F-1 OPT work authorization.

Admissions Requirements
Deadlines
Deadlines

Departmental Admission and Assistantship Consideration

  • Fall: December 15 (priority), February 1 (general)
Required Application Materials
Required Application Materials
  • CV or Resume
  • Transcripts from all schools attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE general test*
  • Statement of goals

*The official GRE test scores may be waived for anyone with (1) a 3.75 GPA or above, (2) who received an A in research methods/experimental psychology, and (3) who received an A in statistics. Waivers of official GRE test scores must be requested by applicants from the program director, Sylvia Roch.

Optional Application Materials

  • Writing sample
Special Notes
Special Notes

This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions.  If applicants have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of the intended academic program.

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Student Learning Objectives


Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

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  1. Students will be able to conduct original research including:
    (a) literature review
    (b) Understand and apply an appropriate research methodology
    (c) Place findings within an appropriate stream of the discipline
  2. Students will demonstrate effective presentation skills.
  3. Students will demonstrate in depth knowledge in :
    (a) Personnel Psychology
    (b) Organizational Psychology
    (c) Research Methods
  4. Students will demonstrate consulting skill.
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