PhD Degrees in Industrial Psychology

Walden University

Ph.D. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology

This non-licensure-oriented specialization will help you use your understanding of complex human behavior to improve the performance and quality of work life for leaders, managers and staff in organizations.

Capella University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The PhD specialization in industrial/organizational psychology is designed for learners interested in workplace and organizational behavior. You will gain in-depth knowledge of leadership issues, group development, organizational change strategies, motivational and performance enhancement, and human resources management. Doctoral graduates typically pursue positions as independent consultants, coaches to senior management, university instructors, and other leadership positions in business, government, and higher education.

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About Online PhD Degrees in Industrial Psychology

Here you can find a listing of online doctorate Industrial Psychology degrees offered by accredited online colleges and universities.

According the U.S. Census Bureau reports professionals with post graduate degrees earn a yearly average salary of $113,687 or 68% more then workers with just a bachelor's degree.

Why get a doctorate degree in psychology?

A doctoral degree usually is required for independent practice as a psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, health care services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. Psychologists with a doctoral degree often work in clinical positions or in private practices, but they also sometimes teach, conduct research, or carry out administrative responsibilities.

Job prospects for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Industrial-organizational psychologists apply psychological principles and research methods to the workplace in the interest of improving productivity and the quality of worklife. They also are involved in research on management and marketing problems. They screen, train, and counsel applicants for jobs, as well as perform organizational development and analysis. An industrial psychologist might work with management to reorganize the work setting in order to improve productivity or quality of life in the workplace. Industrial psychologists frequently act as consultants, brought in by management to solve a particular problem.

Faster-than-average employment growth is expected for psychologists. Job prospects should be the best for people who have a doctoral degree from a leading university in an applied specialty, such as counseling or health, and those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology. Master’s degree holders in fields other than industrial-organizational psychology will face keen competition. Opportunities will be limited for bachelor’s degree holders.

Employment of psychologists is expected to grow 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment will grow because of increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms, and private companies.

Source: "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition" U.S. Department of Labor

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