The Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology concentration in the Psychology Ph.D. program at ODU follows the scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing psychological theory and behavioral science. Faculty members involved in the IO Psychology Ph.D. program have expertise in organizational leadership, culture, turnover, job attitudes, individual differences (e.g., Big Five personality), human resource development, work-family issues, occupational health and safety, and the inclusion of women and minorities in the workplace. They are well versed in research design and statistics, and their research has been funded by Health Resources and Services Administration, NASA, NSF, NIOSH, and Department of Defense, among others. We encourage students to make innovative and professional contributions to the field. Our performance expectations and standards are high; however, faculty members are committed to your success. The learning environment is open, nurturing, and cooperative, and students are encouraged to be active partners in the learning process.
Program Highlights
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Our Ph.D. Program in IO Psychology was ranked #1 for program culture and #5 overall among 44 Ph.D. programs in this SIOP study
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100% of our IO Psychology Ph.D. students publish in peer-reviewed journals
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100% of our IO Psychology Ph.D. students present at the Annual SIOP Conference
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100% of our IO Psychology Ph.D. students participate in applied research projects with organizational partners
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100% of our IO Psychology PH.D. graduates are employed within one month of graduation
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Training and Development Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Human Resources Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Management Analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Alumni Careers
Requirements
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Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination including the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores. Applicants with degrees from fields outside psychology must also submit GRE scores for the Subject Test in psychology;
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A brief statement outlining the prospective student’s personal goals and academic objectives;
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A sample of recent academic writing (e.g., a paper required in an undergraduate course);
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Three letters of reference, at least two of which are from former college or university teachers; and
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Transcripts for all prior academic work.
For Admission to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology or related field
Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
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