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Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology

Program of Study

Each student is required to complete 45 semester-hours for the Master of Science degree in I/O Psychology. These requirements include 6 hours of on-site practicum experience. Completion of a master’s thesis is optional, but recommended for those preparing for doctoral study.

Required Courses (34 hours)

  • PSYC 5800 Industrial/Organizational Psychology   
  • PSYC 7600 Personnel Selection 
  • PSYC 7610 Performance Appraisal       
  • PSYC 7690 Professional Issues in I/O Psychology  
  • PSYC 7670 Social Psychology                     
  • PSYC 8350 Psychology of Motivation     
  • PSYC 8360 Human Resource Development           
  • PSYC 8370 Human Factors Psychology       
  • PSYC 8610 Behavior Modification  
  • PSYC 7961 I/O Psychology Practicum I 
  • PSYC 7962 I/O Psychology Practicum II    

Guided Electives (11hours)

Larry P. Wiley, Ph.D.
lwiley@valdosta.edua