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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Psychology

Industrial Organizational Psychology Specialization

This certificate program is intended for individuals who would like to apply the principles of I/O psychology in business and organizational settings.

Industrial Organizational Psychology Specialization Courses

Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or concentration. Additional fundamental courses are also required for degree completion. Please see the full Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331 for detailed information.

Course CodeNameCourse Description
PSY8400Industrial/Organizational PsychologyThis overview course focuses on the wide variety of topics found within the field of I/O psychology such as employee selection, training & development, job analysis, and motivation. Key theories, recent research and innovative applications within the field will be addressed.
PSY8106Human Communication- Interviewing SkillsThis doctoral-level course assists students in developing an understanding of the process of communication and the skills related to affecting the change process. It includes theory, practice and application. An emphasis is placed on the counseling interview and the developing personhood of the client and the counselor.
PSY8117Life CoachingThis doctoral-level course outlines the profession of life coaching and is designed for individuals who have taken previous upper level courses in psychology and are interested in understanding the fundamentals of the coaching profession. During this course, students review coaching ethics, standards, interview skills, communication, strategies and tools, motivation and inspiration, problem solving, goal setting, and life design. This course is ideal for individuals who are interested in completing a full certified coaching program.
PSY8129Organizational Training and DevelopmentThis course provides an in-depth look at how organizations train and develop associates. Topics include how training content is developed, how content relates to organizational strategy, the importance of needs assessment, effective training evaluation, and appropriate instructional methods. Fundamental psychological theories impacting organizational training and development are highlighted.
PSY8130Survey Research MethodsThis doctoral-level course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the survey research process, and the practical application of survey methods as used in psychological, educational and social science research. Major topics include the development of research questions and hypotheses, sampling procedures, questionnaire design, survey administration, data processing analysis and reporting.
PSY8404Consulting in Business, Education, and HealthConsulting in schools, businesses, and mental health settings requires an array of personal skills, knowledge and information, and techniques. In this course you will learn how to develop the personal skills and understanding of consulting to give you a basis to develop a successful consulting program.