Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management (PIOD)

Director: Heather McGee
3758 Wood Hall

The Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management is designed to provide intensive training in Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management. The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree for persons intending to assume leadership roles in teaching, research, and service in a variety of professional and academic institutions.

In addition to meeting the entrance requirements of the Graduate College, applicants are expected to show evidence of interest in and aptitude for conducting research.

Graduate students receive a personal appointment of a doctoral committee chairperson and two faculty sponsors to facilitate the full development of the student’s academic interests within the research programs of the department and the University. The program is arranged to encourage active participation in the daily conduct of the department’s academic program and research activities.

The credit hour requirements of the Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management Ph.D. program are arranged to prepare students for teaching and research.

Program Requirements (78 hours)

Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management Core (21 hours)
Behavior Analysis Core (9 hours)
Research and Ethics (12 hours)
Master’s Thesis (6 hours)
Doctoral Dissertation (12 hours)
Elective Courses (18 hours)

Courses count toward the Ph.D. program in Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management only after the student has completed all courses in an M.A. program, including the M.A. thesis.

Note:

The Department of Psychology offers financial assistance through Department assistantships and program fellowships. Additional information concerning financial awards and program requirements may be obtained from the department office.