Organizational Psychology
Doctorate (PsyD) and Master's Degrees (PsyM) in Organizational Psychology
Our graduate program in Organizational Psychology embodies a scholar-practitioner model bridging theory and science with applied psychology. The program is delivered in a hybrid manner, including mostly online coursework with on-the-ground training opportunities (although some students may also complete virtual training at various sites). Students have an option to develop a course plan to meet their personal, professional, and academic goals.
What We Do?
The practice of organizational psychology consists of intervening with organizations to achieve one or more of the following objectives:
- Raise performance
- Improve processes and relationships
- Enhance fairness and equity
- Increase subjective well-being
Organizational psychologists work within the context of organizations, although interventions may focus on individuals, pairs of individuals, groups, combinations of groups, or whole organizations. Methods of intervention derive from explicit psychological concepts and theories appropriate to the objectives and entities engaged in change processes. When fully utilized, the practice of organizational psychology begins with assessment or diagnosis, proceeds to design and implementation, and concludes with evaluation of the efforts to bring about change. Organizational psychology is practiced with service-delivering and product-generating organizations from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors of society.
Our Students
Our students have the opportunity to participate in practical, impactful work. This collaborative edition of an instrumental e-newsletter for the underserved adult autistic community focused on Wellness and Well-being. Spearheaded by two GSAPP Org Psych doctoral students, it provided beneficial information and resources about mindfulness and effective ways to deal with stress in the workplace and in one’s personal life.
"The flexibility, diversity, and freedom are just a few of the many aspects I admire about GSAPP. I am so thankful to be able to stay in state to attend graduate school at Rutgers. It seems fitting for me to continue my education where I finished undergrad. There are real world opportunities here, and I was actually able to secure a sports psychology internship that can both provide experience and count towards my studies. The faculty is always kind and resourceful when it comes to helping me navigate my way through school." - Luke Nathan, Organizational Psychology, Class of 2025
Check out this special edition of Organizational Development Review. An article about organizational trauma was written by student, Adam Ben-Hanania, MA, ABD, Organizational Psychology, Class of 2024, and the entire issue was guest edited by faculty member, Preston Lindsay, PhD.
What Do We Study?
The curriculum provides training in organizational psychology, with an intentional focus on application and practice as derived from theory. Applications for the PsyD program are due by January 31st to enroll in the upcoming fall semester. Applications for the PsyM program in Organizational Psychology will begin March 1st and all applications turned in by May 1st will be fully reviewed for admission. Applications for the PsyM program received after May 1st will be only considered if there are remaining openings in the program.
Courses
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Courses Credits Fundamentals of Psychology Courses 6 Core Foundational Organizational Psychology Courses 15 Core Statistics and Research Methods Courses 12 Core Organizational Development Courses 6 Distributed Courses by Area - Area 1: Industrial, Work, & Organizational Psychology
6 - Area 2: OP/OD Practice
6 Comprehensive Examination 0 Experiential Learning 3 Dissertation 9 Electives - From Distributed Areas, Experiential Learning, Dissertation, or other courses with PD approval 9 Total Credits: 72 -
Courses Credits Fundamentals of Psychology Courses 3 Core Foundational Organizational Psychology Courses 12 Core Statistics and Research Methods Courses 9 Core Organizational Development Courses 3 Distributed Courses by Area - Area 1: Industrial, Work, & Organizational Psychology
3 - Area 2: OP/OD Practice
3 Experiential Learning 3 to 6 Electives - From Distributed Areas, Experiential Learning, Dissertation, or other courses with PD approval 9 Total Credits: 42
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