Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Psychology, Ph.D.)
The Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology concentration in the Psychology Ph.D. program at ODU follows the scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing psychological theory and behavioral science. Faculty members involved in the IO Psychology Ph.D. program have expertise in organizational leadership, culture, turnover, job attitudes, individual differences (e.g., Big Five personality), human resource development, work-family issues, occupational health and safety, and the inclusion of women and minorities in the workplace. They are well versed in research design and statistics, and their research has been funded by Health Resources and Services Administration, NASA, NSF, NIOSH, and Department of Defense, among others. We encourage students to make innovative and professional contributions to the field. Our performance expectations and standards are high; however, faculty members are committed to your success. The learning environment is open, nurturing, and cooperative, and students are encouraged to be active partners in the learning process.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Psychology, Ph.D.)
Description
What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology at ODU like?
The Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology concentration in the Psychology Ph.D. program at ODU follows the scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing psychological theory and behavioral science. Faculty members involved in the IO Psychology Ph.D. program have expertise in organizational leadership, culture, turnover, job attitudes, individual differences (e.g., Big Five personality), human resource development, work-family issues, occupational health and safety, and the inclusion of women and minorities in the workplace. They are well versed in research design and statistics, and their research has been funded by Health Resources and Services Administration, NASA, NSF, NIOSH, and Department of Defense, among others. We encourage students to make innovative and professional contributions to the field. Our performance expectations and standards are high; however, faculty members are committed to your success. The learning environment is open, nurturing, and cooperative, and students are encouraged to be active partners in the learning process.
Program Highlights
What makes Industrial/Organizational Psychology at ODU unique?
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Our Ph.D. Program in IO Psychology was ranked #1 for program culture and #5 overall among 44 Ph.D. programs in this SIOP study
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100% of our IO Psychology Ph.D. students publish in peer-reviewed journals
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100% of our IO Psychology Ph.D. students present at the Annual SIOP Conference
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100% of our IO Psychology Ph.D. students participate in applied research projects with organizational partners
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100% of our IO Psychology PH.D. graduates are employed within one month of graduation
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
$102,530
MEDIAN SALARY
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Human Resources Managers
$123,510
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Training and Development Managers
$117,690
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Management Analysts
$93,440
MEDIAN SALARY
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
Universities, Google, PepsiCo, Intel, Government
Courses
What are some courses offered in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at ODU?
PSYC 853:
Job Attitudes and Motivation
The course focuses on the major concepts, issues, principles, and findings of job attitudes and motivation at the workplace. The student who successfully completes this course should be able to apply knowledge and skills to workplace issues regarding job attitudes and motivation, as well as stimulate ideas for future research projects.
PSYC 851:
Organizational Leadership
This course concerns the study of leadership and its effects on organizational behavior and effectiveness as well as employee well-being and health. Emphasis will be placed on classic and contemporary leadership theory and research. Prerequisites: PSYC 750/PSYC 850 or permission of the instructor.
PSYC 864:
Human Resource Development
This course covers research findings, methodologies, and evaluation designs for the training and development of personnel in organizations. Specific topics include needs assessment, learning principles and system design. Prerequisites: PSYC 763/PSYC 863 or permission of the instructor.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Industrial/Organizational Psychology at ODU?
Students entering the Doctor of Philosophy program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination including the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores. Applicants with degrees from fields outside psychology must also submit GRE scores for the Subject Test in psychology;
A brief statement outlining the prospective student’s personal goals and academic objectives;
A sample of recent academic writing (e.g., a paper required in an undergraduate course);
Three letters of reference, at least two of which are from former college or university teachers; and
Transcripts for all prior academic work.
For admission to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program
Degree:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology or related field
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Name:
James Paulson Ph.D. (Health Psychology)
Location:
244B MILLS GODWIN BLDG, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-4222
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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