Organizational Psychology Doctoral Respecialization

The Doctoral Respecialization Program in Organizational Psychology is designed for students who have already earned a doctorate degree from an accredited educational institution in another area of psychology, sociology, education, business or a related field, and who wish to respecialize or expand their professional practice into the field of organizational psychology. This highly applied program focuses on providing the unique knowledge and skills required to transfer the application of already acquired advanced level behavioral science education/training to professional practice organizational settings.

This cohort-based certificate program is comprised of 12 full day Saturday sessions scheduled every other week spanning 6 months.  A 3-month supervised field work experience comprises the final segment of this specialized training program.  CE credits may be granted to participants who want them.  Program faculty consist of current MGSM faculty and adjunct faculty.  The program content is designed based on the key professional practice competencies defined by the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP Divisions 13 & 14, APA). 

This program prepares professionals to:

• Make the transition into doing consulting with organizations and intervening effectively in organizational systems to improve their performance and vitality
   
• Increase effectiveness as leaders or managers in organizations where they already work

Program content may be modified periodically to reflect emergent issues in the practice of Industrial-Organizational Psychology.  Common topics covered are outlined below:

• Models of organization performances and role of psychologists working in organizational settings
   
• The consulting process: key issues, desired outcomes, ethical dilemmas of practice
   
• Individual interventions: leadership assessment and executive coaching
   
• Team and group interventions: team building, team assessment, and team development
   
• System-wide intervention: working at the enterprise level
   
• Human resources management: talent management practices, motivation, performance management, and rewards
   
• Diversity and inclusion
   
• Special issues in organization psychology and professional practice

For more detailed information on program content and cost, please contact Linda Pyle at lpyle@alliant.edu.