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M.A. in industrial and organizational psychology-human relations
HEGIS code 2008
NYS SED program code 90065

This program prepares the student for entry-level executive positions as generalists in the areas of personnel and human resources in organizations or for comparable-level positions in consulting firms that offer their services in these areas. It shares a common core of five courses with other concentrations in industrial and organizational psychology, but places additional emphasis on theory and practice at the group level of organizational activity.

Program/Department Advisors

Advisor Name
Title
Phone
Location
Email
Office Hours
Chanowitz, Benzion Graduate Deputy 718-951-5601 5315 James Hall bchanowitz @ brooklyn.cuny.edu call/email for appointment

   Building codes:
   A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirements

Department Psychology
Fall Application Processing Priority Deadline March 1st
Spring Application Processing Priority Deadline The program does not accept applications for Spring
Supporting Documents for Matriculation:
Please submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions: official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, two letters of recommendation, and an essay on personal background, experiences, interests, and goals relevant to program (maximum three pages).
TOEFL (paper, computer, internet) 520, 190, 69
Examinations

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Matriculation requirements
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Matriculation requirements
Applicants should offer: (a) an overall GPA of 3.00 or better, (b) a minimum of 12 credits in psychology, and (c) courses both in statistics and in research methods, with a grade of B or better in both courses.
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Degree requirements
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Either 36 credits or 30 credits and a thesis, for which one opts by taking Psychology 781G, a three-credit course. The eight required courses include either Psychology 770.1G or 787.10G; and 772G, 776G, 778G, 779G, 785.1G, 788.10G and one additional course from Psychology 786.20G, 786.21G, 787.20G, 788.11G, or 788.20G. The remainder of each student's program consists of elective courses. Courses offered toward the degree must be 700-level courses or higher, The comprehensive examination is a requirement of the program and students are eligible to take it when they have registered for their 24th credit.