
NICK BUNKER ’18 M.A.
I want to create change.
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Visit PageAs a student in the University of New Haven’s Master of Arts program in industrial/organizational psychology, you will bring psychological principles to the workplace to benefit both employees and employers.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
I want to create change.
Hands-on learning opportunities provide real-world preparation.
The classes I have taken have been fascinating.
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Learn MoreThis course provides an overview of the frameworks, theories, critical issues, and practices associated with the psychological well being of people in the workplace. The study of worker well-being, a sub-area of occupational health psychology, includes topics such as work-life integration, alternative employment schedules and employment relationships, antecedents, moderators and consequences of work stress, and organizational interventions to facilitate the health and well-being of workers in organizations.
Analysis of various theories of organizational and managerial behavior emphasizing the work organization and its internal processes. Psychological factors at play in organizational settings, including motivation, incentives, and conflict, are explored. Research findings relevant to an understanding and prediction of human behavior in organizations are also examined.
Theories, assumptions, and constraints underlying construction and application of psychological tests and measures in industry. Emphasis on selection, validation, and interpretation of appropriate standardized tests and surveys for specific applications in organizations such as employment testing and employee attitude assessment.
The meaning of work, theories of motivation, values and expectations, performance and reinforcement, job satisfaction and motivation, pay as an incentive, interventions to increase work motivation.
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, check out the Academic Catalog:
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.A. - General Concentration
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.A. - Industrial-Human Resources Psychology Concentration
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.A. - Psychology of Conflict Management Concentration
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The Charger Blog
Jackie Dawood ’19 M.A. created a podcast focusing on the field of organizational psychology that she is using as a platform to bring together fellow Chargers and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the workplace.
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The latest issue of MAIOP Infoline, the official newsletter of the University’s master’s degree program in industrial/organizational psychology, features faculty discussing their research, an alumni spotlight, student reflections, and a look at how students in the program create a work-life balance.
View NowCandidates for the master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology must have:
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NOTE: GRE scores are optional
Graduate AdmissionsThe University of New Haven Graduate School is an excellent value with reasonable tuition. Of course, you will still have bills to pay and the Financial Aid office can help.
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