Majors, Minors and Concentrations Details
M.A. degree program in industrial and organizational psychology - organizational behavior
HEGIS code 2008
NYS SED program code 90066
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 organizational level of organizational activity.
Program Heads
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| Chanowitz, Benzion | Graduate Deputy | 718-951-5601 | 5315 James Hall |
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Admission Requirements
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Psychology |
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March 1st |
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The program does not accept applications for Spring |
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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). |
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| TOEFL (paper, computer, internet) | 520, 190, 69 |
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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 7781G, a three-credit course. The eight required courses include Psychology 7101G or 7231G; and 7105G, 7106G, 7210G, 7221G, 7222G, 7241G, and 7242G. The remainder of each student's program consists of elective courses. Courses offered toward the degree must be 7000-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.
