2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

SUMMER
BEH 5450 Intensive Practical Training in Organizational
Behavior Management ............................................................ 4
BEH 5999 Thesis ...................................................................................... 3
7
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 57
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.S. _________
Major Code: 8145 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: 3 letters of
recommendation, résumé, objectives, GRE
Program Chair
Lisa A. Steelman, Ph.D.
Industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology is concerned with applying
professional skills and focusing scientific research on problems
people encounter at work.
The goal of the master’s program is to offer a two-year terminal
degree that prepares master’s-level professionals to work within
the broad human resource function in organizations. In addition,
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 industrial/organizational master of science degree program
at Florida Tech follows the scientist-practitioner model of graduate
training, emphasizing the development of research skills,
knowledge of I/O theory and techniques, and applied experiences.
Through extensive coursework, students receive great breadth in
training, focusing on industrial psychology, organizational psychology
and measurement/statistics. Florida Tech offers both M.S. and
Ph.D. level training in industrial/organizational psychology. The
goal of these programs is to train well-rounded I/O psychologists
who have flexibility in their career paths and the skills to make a
significant difference in society.
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 problemsolving
skills. The I/O program is affiliated with the Florida Tech
Center for Organizational Effectiveness and Institute for Cross-
Cultural Management.
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 coursework
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 coursework and the passing of a final program
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 Thesis ...................................................................................... 6
Typical Electives
PSY 5113 Program Evaluation
PSY 5420 Organizational Change and Transformation
PSY 5430 Emotions in the Workplace
PSY 5431 Work Motivation
PSY 6402 Chaos Theory in Organizations
PSY 6408 Cultural Seminar in I/O Psychology
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
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