Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology

Harold Abel School of Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Specialization

Improve your career opportunities in the growing field of industrial/organizational psychology through this doctoral specialization designed to deepen your knowledge of workplace and organizational behavior, and demonstrate your own research-based contributions to the field. You will gain a strong foundation in adult, social, and group psychology, as well as advanced testing, statistical and research methodology. People who choose this specialization often pursue higher education faculty positions, leadership positions in training or human resources, or consulting or executive coaching positions.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

• Interactive guide to becoming doctoral at Capella colloquia
• A preview of the doctoral colloquium experience
• Colloquia schedules and other details

   

Core Courses

• PSY8002 - Orientation to Doctoral Learning in Psychology
• PSY7210 - Lifespan Development
• PSY7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology
• PSY7520 - Social Psychology
• PSY7543 - Ethics and multicultural Issues in Psychology*
• PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements
• PSY7630 - Qualitative Analysis
• PSY7625 - Advanced Inferential Statistics*
• PSY7656 - Advanced Research Methods*

Specialization Courses

• PSY8711 - Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• PSY8720 - Psychology of Leadership
• PSY8730 - Consultation Psychology
• PSY8740 - Psychology Practices in Personnel and Human Resource Management
• PSY8765 - Testing and Assessment in Workplace Psychology*
• PSY8768 - Theory and Practice of Psychological Coaching*
• PSY9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
• PSY9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
• PSY9921 - Dissertation Research 1*
• PSY9922 - Dissertation Research 2*
• PSY9923 - Dissertation Research 3*
• PSY9924 - Dissertation Research 4*
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• In addition, choose 20 quarter credits from the following courses
• PSY7510 - Psychology of Personality
• PSY7530 - Group Psychology
• PSY7550 - Process of Professional Development*
• PSY7670 - Psychological Principles of Strategic Planning*
• PSY8160 - Strategies for Career and Life Planning
• PSY8721 - Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists*
• PSY8770 - Performance Enhancement and Motivation
• PSY8780 - Psychology of Organizational Ergonomics in the Workplace
• PSY8785 - Compensation and Benefits Planning Psychology
• PSY8790 - Workplace Safety and Health Psychology
• PSY8992 - Selected Topics in Psychology - 2 quarter credits
• OR
• Choose any graduate courses
• OR
• Choose one of the following recommended Industrial/Organizational Psychology concentrations
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For an organizational psychology concentration

• PSY8770 - Performance Enhancement and Motivation
• PSY7550 - Process of Professional Development*
• PSY7530 - Group Psychology
• PSY8721 - Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists*
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For an industrial psychology concentration

• PSY7670 - Psychological Principles of Strategic Planning*
• PSY8785 - Compensation and Benefits Planning Psychology
• PSY8780 - Psychology of Organizational Ergonomics in the Workplace
• PSY8790 - Workplace Safety and Health Psychology
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For a coaching psychology concentration

• PSY7510 - Psychology of Personality
• PSY8770 - Performance Enhancement and Motivation
• PSY8721 - Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists*
• PSY8160 - Strategies for Career and Life Planning
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For a consultation psychology concentration

• PSY8770 - Performance Enhancement and Motivation
• PSY8721 - Introduction to Business Practices for Psychologists*
• PSY7530 - Group Psychology
• PSY7670 - Psychological Principles of Strategic Planning*

Note: Courses without a PSY designation may be worth fewer than five credits. Learners must carefully plan their elective courses to ensure that total credit requirements for the degree are met. Special topics courses in the Harold Abel School of Psychology can be used as an option to complete the total required credits needed for graduation.

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