Industrial-Organizational Psychology: MA, Los Angeles and San Diego

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This program is for psychology or other undergraduate majors who want an in-depth initial preparation in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology profession. Many students who enter this program may have limited work experience and seek a significant foundation for a career as an internal consultant in mid-to-large size organizations or entry-level positions in consulting firms.

This program is appropriate for:

Those who have completed their undergraduate education and are interested in a master’s level career in human resources or organizational development

Those already employed in human resource management and organizational development who need graduate level education in order to reach their potential in the field

Those who think they may want to continue on to the doctoral degree at Alliant International University in the future but are not yet ready for doctoral-length training

This is a 48-unit, full-time program that can be completed in two years, or longer if attending part-time. Four to five courses are taken each term, offered in daytime, executive, evening, and/or condensed formats (varies per campus). An advantage to students in the MAIO program at either campus is the opportunity to take some courses in their program at the other campus.

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Combined Program Options are available!

Dual MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology & MBA Masters in Business Administration - San Diego Campus only
Dual MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology & IMBA International Masters in Business Administration - San Diego Campus only
Seamless Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology - for undergraduate students at Alliant

Degree Requirements 48 units

First Year

Fall Semester

ORG 6005 - Intro to Professional Practice in Organizational Psychology (2 units)
ORG 6320 - Organizational Behavior (3 units)
ORG 6000 - Business Principles (3 units)
PSY 6021 - Advanced Statistics I (3 units)
PSY 6700 - Workshop: Data Management (1 unit)

Spring Semester

ORG 6003 - Organizational Psychology Professional Practice Meeting (0 units)*
ORG 7330 - Cultural Diversity in Organizations (3 units)
ORG 8220 - Human Resource Management (3 units)
Psychology Elective (3 units)**

Second Year

Fall Semester

ORG 6003 - Organizational Psychology Professional Practice Meeting (0 units)*
ORG 6170 - Qualitative Research and Survey Methods (3 units)
ORG 6330 - Work Motivation and Productivity (3 units)
ORG 8120 - Talent Staffing and Selection (3 units)
Psychology Elective (3 units)**

Spring Semester

ORG 6003 - Organizational Psychology Professional Practice Meeting (0 units)*
ORG 7100 - Consultation and Facilitation Skills (3 units)
ORG 7200 - Practicum in Organizational Studies (3 units) 240 hours required.
ORG 7215 - Training and Development (3 units)
ORG 7525 - Organizational Change and Development (3 units)
PSY 7437 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Organizational Psychology (3 units)

Note(s):

* San Diego MAIO Program only

Students in the San Diego MAIO Program develop an oral presentation of a summary of applied experience obtained during practicum (internship), demonstrating integration of theory and practice.

**Psychology Elective options for Masters students include all electives for PhD students in Organizational, Clinical, or Forensic Psychology, plus all PhD courses for which the student has completed prerequisites.

Program Learning Objectives - MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MAIO)

The Learning Objectives for this program are still being reviewed, but include:

All OP Programs

Knowledge of research design, measurement, and statistical tools appropriate for basic research as well as for applied research in such areas as selection testing, surveys, and program evaluations

Ability to understand and critically evaluate the literature in a given area

Ability to integrate knowledge of ethical behavior in organizational studies

A positive, pro-active and non-judgmental attitude towards diverse cultural and international identities and in their interpersonal and professional interactions.

Demonstrate an ability to conceptualize and deliver culturally competent professional services in their respective areas to diverse populations.

Additional for MAIO (LA, SD, and MAIO Portion of Dual MBA and MAIO in San Diego)

Knowledge of I-O Psychology concepts, models, theories

Knowledge of principles of Industrial-Organizational Psychology practice and consulting.

Skills in applying psychometric concepts to problems in I-O Psychology

Skills at applying Psychology concepts, models and theories to organizational practice and research

Integrate knowledge of professional ethics and legal requirements in the practice of Psychology

Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program Faculty: Los Angeles and San Diego

Faculty for the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program are listed below:

Camala Boyce, PhD, Lecturer (San Diego)

Nurcan Ensari, PhD, Professor and Director, I/O Psychology Certificate Program - Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey (Los Angeles)

Bernardo M. Ferdman, PhD, Professor (San Diego)

Jay Finkelman, PhD, Professor and Systemwide Associate Dean I-O, Program Director (Los Angeles)

Dale Glaser, PhD, Principal Lecturer (San Diego)

Calvin C. Hoffman, PhD, Principal Lecturer (Los Angeles)

John Kantor, PhD, Associate Professor and Program Director PhD in Leadership, Associate Program Director for I-O (San Diego)

Patricia Denise Lopez, PhD, Associate Professor (Los Angeles)

Rodney Lowman, PhD, Distinguished Professor (San Diego)

John Renner, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director, Organizational Consulting Center (OCC-SD / San Diego)

Jonathan Troper, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Innovation and Change (CIC / Los Angeles)

For a detailed description of program faculty background and research interests, please see the alphabetical listing of faculty in the California School of Professional Psychology.