Program Overview

PhD in Psychology: Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a major in Industrial-Organizational Psychology provides an education in applied psychological science, and in preparing students to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse and global workplace. A rigorous and well-rounded program of study gives students a thorough grounding in theory, methodology, and content in applied and basic research in I-O Psychology. These courses are taught by experienced faculty who are involved in both research and practice.

Program Overview

Our program focuses on issues such as the psychology of human resource management, group behavior, cultural diversity in organizations, employee health and wellbeing, and training and development. The program emphasizes a commitment to research and application as a part of specialty area development. Our alumni hold positions in private and public-sector organizations, consulting, and at colleges and major universities around the globe.

Program Details

• Admissions
• Program
• Team
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Program Director

The Program Director is Valentina Bruk-Lee, Associate Professor.

Program Emphasis

The program emphasizes a commitment to research and application as a part of specialty area development, with a focus on:

• The psychology of human resource management
• Group behavior
• Cultural diversity in organizations
• Employee health and wellbeing
• Training and development

Alumni Outcomes

Our alumni hold positions in private and public-sector organizations, consulting, and at colleges and major universities around the globe.