Program Overview

Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program Overview

The Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology Ph.D. concentration is a world-renowned program that provides students with outstanding research expertise and applied science training. Students have the opportunity to learn alongside the most research-productive I-O faculty in the country, with thriving research programs spanning the field of I-O psychology. The program has particular expertise in teams, occupational health psychology, and psychological measurement. We prepare students for competitive positions as university faculty as well as science-driven practitioners in industry and government.

Student Experience

The I-O program is housed in USF’s Tampa campus, with ready access to all that the Florida Gulf Coast has to offer. Tampa is a large and diverse city with vibrant culture that includes access to world-class beaches, shopping, dining, sports, theme parks, and more. Our program has a collaborative and welcoming culture both inside and outside the classroom.

• Students have many opportunities to craft their educational pathway to fit their individual career objectives.
  • Interested students are provided teaching experience training and the option to act as instructor of record for a variety of undergraduate courses.
  • Additionally, as students advance in the program, they frequently receive placements in prestigious internships both locally and nationally.

Program Details

• Ours is a full-time in-person program; we do not accept part-time students.
• New students will be supported on a departmental graduate teaching/research assistantship, including tuition and a stipend.
• With limited exceptions, this support extends for 5 years.

OHP Concentration

The I-O concentration offers a specialization in Occupational Health Psychology (OHP), in collaboration with the USF NIOSH-funded Sunshine Education and Research Center in the College of Public Health. Students specializing in this area will engage in specialization-relevant research and activities. The training program is one of a select few in the country and provides access to interdisciplinary conferences, coursework, and funding opportunities to prepare students to conduct meaningful OHP research and apply I-O psychology skills to areas such as medicine, nursing, and public health.