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 Semesters2 Courses per Semester All Classes are 3 credit hours YEAR 1 Year 1, FallIntro to Industrial/Organizational PsychologyOrganizational Research Methods IYear 1, SpringTesting & MeasurementsOrganizational Research Methods II Year 1, SummerTalent DevelopmentELECTIVE 1 YEAR 2 Year 2, FallCompetency Modeling and EvaluationLeadership DevelopmentYear 2, SpringTalent AcquisitionMotivation & EngagementYear 2, SummerPracticum - Consulting SkillsELECTIVE 2 Elective Courses: Advanced Analytics, Principles of Leadership, Cross-Cultural Issues & Teams, and Organizational Change Campus Location: University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus, 2530 Sever Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
