Location:

Chicago, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Organizational Psychology

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Industrial, Organizational, and Business Psychology Division offers an M.S. degree in Personnel and Human Resource Development and a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Division emphasizes students' exposure to the scientist' and practitioners' viewpoints of the ¯eld. Students undertake a balanced education in personnel and organizational topics, disciplines and research. The program strengthens students' quantitative skills for research and consulting. All students are expected to complete two internships. These positions are within various organizations where students are responsible for human resource management and development functions. Students in the Personnel and Human Resource Development master's degree program receive the knowledge and skills necessary for professions in human resources, as well as management consulting positions. Ph.D. students will acquire a strong theoretical and methodological background in various areas of I/O psychology and are required to complete a minimum of two research projects. Many students in the past have presented and published their work. The Ph.D. curriculum prepares students to choose from several career paths in consulting, corporate human resources, or research and teaching.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Requirements:

Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0 GRE score minimum for M.S./Ph.D.: 1000 (quantitative + verbal) 3.0 (analytical writing)

International Requirements:

Minimum TOEFL score: 550/213/80