2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology

the program serves as a preparatory sequence for those graduate
students who wish to continue their education in a doctoral
program. To accomplish this goal, the master’s program addresses
the prediction and measurement systems necessary for making
accurate personnel decisions with respect to the selection, placement,
training and evaluation of employees. It covers the impact
of group and other social influences on job-related behaviors,
motivation, commitment and communication, and is also concerned
with planned change within the organization.
The primary culminating experience that prepares the I/O
psychology student for a career is the practicum. Practicum
experiences reflect a wide variety of career opportunities within
the business environment. Ideal career placements for graduates
would include positions in employee selection and placement,
performance appraisal, training and evaluation, organizational
development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
Students who plan to continue on a traditional academic track
may opt to complete the master’s thesis. The thesis track allows
a student to work with a faculty adviser on an independent
research project. Students are mentored in areas such as research
design, data collection, database management, statistical analysis
and preparing a document for submission. Students are also
encouraged to develop their computer literacy, critical evaluation
and problem-solving skills.
Admission Requirements
A master’s applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology
or business, although graduates from other fields are encouraged
to apply. A student without a bachelor’s degree in psychology
may be required to complete up to nine credit hours of psychology
course work at the undergraduate level before registering
for graduate-level courses. These courses are in addition to the
45-credit degree requirement.
A master’s applicant should have a grade point average of 3.0 (B)
or higher, and should submit three letters of recommendation,
a statement of career objectives, supplement form and GRE
General Test scores. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and
graduate courses attempted must be submitted. All applications
should be submitted by February 1. Preadmission visits to the
campus and conferences with faculty and students are strongly
encouraged.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
requires the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 45 credit
hours of approved course work and the passing of a comprehensive
examination administered in the semester of graduation, or
successful defense of a master’s thesis.
Curriculum
Foundations of Psychology (12 credit hours)
PSY 5101 Statistical Research Methods 1 ...........................................3
PSY 5102 Statistical Research Methods 2 ...........................................3
PSY 5402 Tests and Measurements .....................................................3
PSY 5403 Applied Research Methods .................................................3
Industrial/Organizational Core (24 credit hours)
PSY 5401 Introduction to I/O Psychology ...........................................3
PSY 5411 Personnel Selection .............................................................3
PSY 5412 Performance Appraisal ........................................................3
PSY 5413 Personnel Law .....................................................................3
PSY 5415 Organizational Psychology ..................................................3
PSY 5421 Industrial Training ...............................................................3
PSY 5422 Group and Team Development ............................................3
PSY 5492 Current Topics in I/O Psychology .......................................3
Elective (3 credit hours)
Thesis (PSY 5999) (6 credit hours)
Typical Electives
BUS 5032 Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
BUS 5457 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
BUS 5458 Leadership Theory and Effective Management
PSY 5113 Program Evaluation
PSY 5420 Organizational Change and Transformation
PSY 6402 Chaos Theory in Organizations
PSY 6408 Cultural Seminar in I/O Psychology
PSY 6410 Organizational Survey Methods
Typical Program Plan
Year 1
FALL CREDITS
PSY 5101 Statistical Research Methods 1 ...........................................3
PSY 5401 Introduction to I/O Psychology ...........................................3
PSY 5415 Organizational Psychology ..................................................3
PSY 5492 Current Topics in I/O Psychology .......................................1
10
SPRING
PSY 5102 Statistical Research Methods 2 ...........................................3
PSY 5402 Tests and Measurements .....................................................3
PSY 5412 Performance Appraisal ........................................................3
PSY 5492 Current Topics in I/O Psychology .......................................1
10
SUMMER
PSY 5422 Group and Team Development ............................................3
3
Year 2
FALL CREDITS
PSY 5403 Applied Research Methods .................................................3
PSY 5411 Personnel Selection .............................................................3
PSY 5492 Current Topics in I/O Psychology .......................................1
Elective ................................................................................3
10
SPRING
PSY 5413 Personnel Law .....................................................................3
PSY 5421 Industrial Training ...............................................................3
PSY 5496 Practicum in I/O Psychology ...............................................6
or
PSY 5999 Thesis ...........................................................................6
12
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 45
Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program
Florida Tech’s doctoral degree in industrial/organizational (I/O)
psychology provides training and research opportunities in
the complex issues associated with the management of human
resources in the international business community. It is designed
to provide a more advanced level of education as well as the
opportunity to continue independent research. The program
encourages graduate students to partner with outside organizations
to address applied research problems and collect data that
advances the field. The I/O program offers students rigorous
quantitative and qualitative training, as well as advanced training
in research design. Once the projects are completed, students
are required to prepare the results for professional conferences
and submission to academic journals. Throughout this process,
graduate students work closely with their faculty advisers and
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