About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology. The Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology concentration in the Psychology Ph.D. program at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ 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
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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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Students publish in peer-reviewed journals
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Students present at the Annual SIOP Conference
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Students participate in applied research projects with organizational partners
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Requirements
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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;
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A brief statement outlining the prospective student’s personal goals and academic objectives;
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A sample of recent academic writing (e.g., a paper required in an undergraduate course);
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Three letters of reference, at least two of which are from former college or university teachers; and
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Transcripts for all prior academic work.
For Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Program
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology or related field
Transfer
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Careers
Check out these ideas from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors. Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
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.
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.
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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