Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Personnel and Human Resources, M.A.

Matriculation Requirements

Applicants should offer:

• an overall GPA of 3.00 or better,
• a minimum of 12 credits in psychology, and
• courses in statistics and in research methods, with a grade of B or better in both courses.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete 36 credits and receive a passing grade on the comprehensive examination. The eight required courses include Psychology 7101G or 7231G; and 7105G, 7106G, 7210G, 7232G, 7236G, 7241G, and 7242G. The remainder of each student’s program consists of four elective courses (12 credits) that must be Psychology 7000-level courses within the psychology department. Other courses may be used as electives with prior graduate deputy approval. The comprehensive examination is a requirement of the program and students are eligible to take it when they have registered for their 24th credit.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge base in psychology: Acquire advanced knowledge in general core domains of industrial/organizational psychology (e.g., ethical, legal, professional contexts of I/O practice).
• Scientific inquiry and critical thinking: Acquire advanced knowledge in specific core domains of I/O psychology, according to the program of choice.
• Human relations: knowledge of group psychology, organizational structures, leadership, and motivation.
• Ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world: Acquire knowledge and skills in data collection, data analysis, research methods, and program evaluation including the critical analysis of research articles and scientific literature.
• Communication: Acquire skills in effective oral and written communication of scientific research to a wide range of audiences (e.g. scholars and practitioners). This includes mastering APA style, presentation software, and report writing.
• Professional development: Acquire advanced knowledge in additional industrial/organizational domains (e.g., gender, diversity, occupational health psychology, communication, career development, and other areas).

Admissions Requirements

• Fall Application Deadline: March 1, rolling admission
• Spring Application Deadline: The program does not accept applications for spring.

Supporting Documents for Matriculation

Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside the United States need to submit a course-by-course international transcript evaluation. See Graduate Admissions for more information.
• Résumé
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal/professional statement
• Completed Application Summary Fact Sheet (PDF).

Be advised this program does not accept nondegree seeking applicants.

Required Tests

• F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam: TOEFL—79, IELTS—6.5, PTE—58–63, Duolingo—105–160.

Refer to the instructions at Graduate Admissions.

Contact

Tōnia Hucey, Graduate Program Assistant

5401 James Hall
E: tonia.hucey@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5601

Or contact:

Office of Graduate Admissions

222 West Quad Center
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
E: grads@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.4536

Office Hours

Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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