Organizational Psychology
Doctorate (PsyD) and Master's Degrees (PsyM) in Organizational Psychology
Vision
Rutgers’ OP graduate programs will be the premier doctoral and master’s programs in the nation.
Mission
To disrupt the status quo with a specific focus on rigorously bridging science and application, equipping graduates with competencies that traverse professional, organizational, and national cultural boundaries by emphasizing theory to guide practice and practice to guide theory, always with the focus on creating and promoting a human-centered high-performance workforce and healthy organizations.
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.
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.
The Student Perspective
"I chose GSAPP’s Org Psych program because I saw it as a place where I could grow both personally and professionally. From day one, I’ve felt supported by faculty and peers, who are passionate about organizational psychology, open to different perspectives, and genuinely enjoy sharing their insights and experiences. The program creates such a collaborative community where we all learn and grow together.
I’m truly grateful to be part of GSAPP’s OP program because of its values and meaningful impact. In every course, my peers and I are encouraged to openly share our perspectives and provide constructive feedback to one another. This program equips me with a strong research foundation and the applied skill set needed to translate research into practical solutions that improve workplace well-being." - Vi Phung, Organizational Psychology PsyD Student
Information Session
This video provides an overview of the PsyD program and some highlights of the PsyM program. For additional questions, please contact our Organizational Psychology Program Coordinator.
Our Alumni
Our students had 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 have been able to stay in state to attend graduate school at Rutgers. It was fitting for me that I continued my education where I finished undergrad. There are real world opportunities here, and I was actually able to secure a sports psychology internship that both provided experience and counted towards my studies. The faculty was always kind and resourceful when it came to helping me navigate my way through school." - Luke Nathan, Organizational Psychology PsyD, Class of 2025
Check out this special edition of Organizational Development Review. An article about organizational trauma was written by alumnus, Adam Ben-Hanania, MA, ABD, Organizational Psychology PsyD, Class of 2024, and the entire issue was guest edited by faculty member, Preston Lindsay, PhD.
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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