<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The PhD in Psychology program with a specialization in Industrial Organizational Psychology at National University is designed to help you further develop your skills and knowledge in psychology, while focusing on your growing abilities in industrial-focused practices. Courses will cover a variety of topics, from history of psychology to work motivation and attitudes. You will be required to pass all your classes with at least a B average and write and defend an acceptable doctoral dissertation in order to graduate from the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program, then you should have a desire to help people using techniques that nurture a healthy state of mind for workers of all sorts. You should have a talent for organization and patience, and you should already have a good understanding of psychology. You are required to have a master's degree prior to applying to this program at National University. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program you will be required to complete 60 credit hours. Requirements include 30 foundation credits, 18 specialization credits, and 12 dissertation credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial Organizational Psychology</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7101</td><td> Foundations for Doctoral Study in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7102</td><td> Scholarly Writing and Professional Communication in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7103</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7104</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7105</td><td>Tests and Measurements</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7106</td><td>Quantitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7107</td><td>Statistics II</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7108</td><td>Qualitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7109</td><td>Planning Dissertation Research in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9701P</td><td> Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8400</td><td> Industrial/Organizational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8401</td><td>Leadership and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8402</td><td>Work Motivation and Attitudes</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8403</td><td>Organizational Development</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8404</td><td>Consulting in Business, Education, and Health</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8406</td><td>Multivariate Statistical Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completing this program, you may be able to seek out and enter into a career path of your choosing that utilizes the knowledge and skills mastered in this program. </p> <p>Possible career paths include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Psychologist </li><li>Human Resources </li><li>Entrepreneur </li><li>Psychiatrist </li><li>Productivity Specialist/Consultant </li><li>Public Relations</li></ul>