Industrial and Organizational Psychology Generalist Certificate
Generalist
- Washington, D.C.
- Full-Time
- 3 terms
Building the knowledge and expertise needed to address organizational needs, The Chicago School’s Industrial & Organizational Psychology (I/O Psychology) Generalist Certificate program prepares graduates to take advantage of career opportunities addressing organizational effectiveness.
Students in the I/O Psychology Generalist Certificate program will develop the business and psychology skills needed to help them advance their current career or begin a new career in management or human resources. By learning how to manage organizational change, select and motivate organizational teams, and increase employee productivity, graduates of the I/O Psychology Generalist Certificate program will be prepared to apply their knowledge to several fields and professions, including:
- Consultation
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Government
- Business
- Nonprofit
Upon successful completion of this certificate program, graduates will be capable of developing organizational assessments, interventions, and evaluation strategies that are drawn from relevant research and theory in I/O Psychology.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Generalist Certificate: Washington, D.C., Student Experience
The Chicago School’s Washington, D.C., Campus provides students easy access to the historical and cultural riches that our capital city has to offer. Students find themselves close to national monuments and museums, eclectic dining and shopping, and a plethora of organizations and agencies that can provide unparalleled real-world experiences for the psychology professional in training.
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Organizational Behavior
This course explores organizations at the individual and team level, examining the relationship between employees and managers, and employees and teams. It examines the factors that drive productivity and success in organizations including motivation, diversity, work stress, conflict and negotiation, decision-making, personality, and attitudes.
Organizational Culture and Design
This course explores organizations at the organizational level, examining the relationship between culture and organization design, structure, and environment. It examines the impact of change in strategy and technology, environmental turbulence and organizational maturity, and reviews organization development as a means to advance the changing nature of organization. Supporting topics include corporate ethics, life cycle and control, organizational climate, and globalization. Students create an organizational change strategy for a company in turmoil
Management and Leadership
Management and leadership is the heart of organizational life. This course examines how managers and leaders create results by empowering culture and organizational commitment. It leads with the premise that there is no ideal leadership style and that an effective style depends upon realistic assessment of the organizational life cycle, culture, and market environment. Students apply management and leadership theory to their own work environment, evaluating how specific situations can be effectively addressed.
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Application to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s I/O Psychology Generalist Certificate program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors that are considered in admission include GPA from undergraduate schools. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. Students must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned. It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all schools where credit was received to enhance their applications. Additional factors that are considering in admission include the following:
- Application
- Application Fee ($50)
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Official College/University Transcripts
In addition to the admission criteria, applicants must have access to a computer that is less than three years old, a broadband internet connection, the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and at minimum the following computing skills: a comfort with basic internet technology, the ability to open and attach files, the ability to send and receive email, and the ability to save documents.
The Chicago School is dedicated to keeping our academic programs accessible to anyone, regardless of financial status. In addition to the scholarships that may be available, our Financial Aid Department will help provide you with information to determine what financial arrangements are right for you.