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IOMP Curriculum

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In the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, we take a scientific approach to the management of human capital within organizations. With our practitioner-focused format in the IOMP, we educate students on how to understand and apply the science of our field in order to add real value to organizations. It is essential for practicing I-O Psychologists to be able to diagnose organizational issues by applying theory and analyzing data and to then propose and build solutions or interventions using solid research evidence. Therefore, we focus the curriculum on developing these practitioner capabilities and less on conducting academic research.

Students must successfully complete 12 courses, consisting of 36 credit hours in order to graduate. Half of the courses are taught by our world-class faculty in the I-O Ph.D. program at UGA, and the other half are taught by practicing I-O Psychologists who work in Atlanta and the surrounding area. The curriculum consists of several core I-O courses and two electives. Students are also required to complete a capstone paper in their second year, under the guidance of an IOMP faculty member.

The following illustrates typical coursework completed in two years. Students start the program in the Fall semester and are expected to progress with their cohorts.The curriculum is subject to change in any given year as we continue to adapt the program to emerging industry needs.

6 Semesters

2 Courses per Semester 

All Classes are 3 credit hours

YEAR 1

Year 1, Fall

Intro to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Organizational Research Methods I



Year 1, Spring

Testing & Measurements

Organizational Research Methods II 



Year 1, Summer

Talent Development

ELECTIVE 1

YEAR 2

Year 2, Fall

Competency Modeling and Evaluation

Leadership Development



Year 2, Spring

Talent Acquisition

Motivation & Engagement



Year 2, Summer

Practicum - Consulting Skills

ELECTIVE 2

Elective Courses: Advanced Analytics, Principles of Leadership, Diversity & Teams, and Organizational Change

IOMP Policies and Procedures Handbook 2022-23.pdf


Campus Location: University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus, 2530 Sever Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

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