General Psychology, M.A.: 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 of Advanced Psychological Studies, in conjunction with the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, provides specific training in the human resources field, such that students will be able to apply basic psychological knowledge in the practice of personnel selection, management/employee relations and performance appraisal. The Human Resource Management concentration prepares students to work in corporations, nonprofit organizations and other business settings. Our graduates apply concepts and skills, learned through the combined program, which enable businesses to increase productivity and enhance organizational performance.

Upon completion, students will receive a master’s degree in general psychology from the the Gordon F. Derner Institute, as well as an Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management from the Willumstad School of Business.

This 36 credit concentration consists of five required Business courses, five required Psychology Courses and two Psychology electives. In addition, students must successfully complete a Comprehensive Exam or Master’s Thesis.

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

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)