The Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Plan C (M.A.I.O.P.) degree program studies the behavior of individuals in businesses and organizations to determine how to improve performance and productivity for the organization. Students learn how to use research and measurement skills to solve practical workplace issues and to apply the principles of psychology to human resources and leadership challenges within an organization. This degree is practitioner-oriented, providing practical knowledge and skills focusing on research and consulting.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Effective Spring 2009
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 605 | Applied Measurement Theory | 3 |
| PSY 647 | Applied Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 648 | Applied Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 662 | Applied Psychological Research Methods I | 4 |
| PSY 663 | Applied Psychological Research Methods II | 4 |
| PSY 666 | Succession Planning and Leadership Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
| Second Year | ||
| PSY 660 | Applied Cross-Cultural Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 661 | Applied Organizational Development | 3 |
| PSY 665 | Applied Psychological Research Design | 3 |
| PSY 667 | Competency Modeling and Criterion Development | 3 |
| PSY 668 | Workforce Training and Development | 3 |
| PSY 669 | Capstone: Practicum and Skills Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 38 | |
A minimum of 38 credits are required to complete this program.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |