Applied Social & Organizational Psychology Ph.D. (IU degree)
Offered by: Department of Psychology The Applied Social and Organizational Psychology (ASOP) program is a full-time doctoral degree program with a concentration in Diversity Science.Why choose this program?
Incredible job opportunities
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ASOP is a unique blend of social and organizational psychology training, making graduates competitive for research, teaching, and industry positions.
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The Diversity Science focus will set graduates apart and prepare them for a diverse workforce.
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Occupations range from academia, research, consulting, HR training and development, to diversity and talent management.
Central location in downtown Indianapolis
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IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban public research institution
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Indianapolis is the state capital and 14th largest city in the US
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Indianapolis offers a wide variety of research and training sites for students and all the cultural amenities of urban life
Generous student support
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Funding and tuition remission available for 4 years for students in good standing
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Small cohorts (~3 students per year) = personal attention from faculty, support from peers
What will you learn?
Program objectives
The goal of this program is to develop scientists and scientist-practitioners through rigorous mentored research and coursework in statistics, measurement, and research methods. The program requires a full-time commitment for 4 years of study, including completion of required coursework (including a choice of minor), a master's thesis, a preliminary examination to admit a student to doctoral candidacy, and a dissertation.
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of knowledge of the core content areas of organizational psychology (e.g., staffing, human resources and organizational development, work motivation, leadership, and group/team performance) and applied social psychology (e.g., attitudes and social cognition, social stigma, managing a diverse workforce).
- Apply the theory, methodologies, and data analytic procedures to conduct research on topics relevant to organizations and society.
- Synthesize and critically evaluate psychological theory and research as they relate to human cognition, emotion, and behavior in social and organizational settings.
- Apply skills related to the conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation of scientifically based interventions intended to improve organizational functioning and provide evidence-based solutions to societal problems.
- Communicate effectively to members of the field and to the general public.
- Demonstrate awareness of, appreciation for, and interpersonal skills regarding human diversity.
- Behave ethically and professionally in accordance with the American Psychological Association's code of ethics in the conduct of research and in personal and professional settings.