M.A. General Psychology: Concentration in Human Resource Management

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NY State Program Code: 04161
HEGIS Code: 2001.00
CIP Code: 42.0101

The Gordon F. Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, in conjunction with the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, provides a specialization in industrial/organizational psychology that leads to a master’s degree in psychology and a certificate in human resource management.

This combination of a degree in General Psychology with a certificate in Human Resource Management prepares students for work in areas such as personnel selection, management/employee relations, and performance appraisal.

The Industrial/Organizational concentration prepares students to work in corporations, non-profit organizations and other business settings. Our graduates apply concepts and skills learned through the combined program that enable businesses to increase productivity and enhance organizational performance.

Note:

Courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.

Required Courses: Psychology

(21 credits)

MPS (0502) 603 - Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 606 - Research Design Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 607 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 609 - Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind Credits: 3
or
MPS (0502) 612 - Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 656 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3 *
Elective
Elective

Note:

*Statistics must be taken prior to Research Methods

Required Courses: Business

(15 credits)

MGT (0210) 561 - Management Theory/ Organizational Behavior Credits: 3 *
HRM (0208) 764 - Selecting for Organizational Excellence Credits: 3
HRM (0208) 765 - Developing World Class Human Resources Credits: 3
HRM (0208) 766 - Performance Appraisal And Compensation Administration Credits: 3
HRM (0208) 767 - Training and Career Development Credits: 3

Note:

* If waived, students must take either Persuasive Communications and Negotiation BUS 689 or Management Styles and Team Building MGT 791 .

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the M.A. in General Psychology on a rolling admission basis. Students may start in the fall, spring, or summer. Admission requirements for the M.A. in General Psychology program include: a minimum 3.0 GPA, two letters of recommendation; a personal essay; transcripts from all previously attended schools; a listing of grades in all undergraduate and graduate psychology courses; prerequisite courses (or equivalents): General Psychology and one additional psychology course; general GRE scores recommended (not required)