Master’s Curriculum for UOPX

Doctor of Philosophy Program

in

Industrial/Organizational

Psychology

Kelley A. Conrad, Ph.D.SAS FTAF – Doctor of Philosophy in

Industrial /Organizational Psychology

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Overview

Part I – What is I-O Psychology?

Part II – I-O Program Master’s RFP Project

Part III – PSYCH/710 Capstone Comprehensive Assessment

Part IV – I-O Master’s Degree Confirmation

Part V –I-O Doctoral Dissertation Residency I

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What is I-O Psychology?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace.

What is I/O Psychology?

The Scientific Study of the Workplace

The rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business and organizations.

Examples

Talent selection, job design, job placement, coaching, assessment, training, organizational development, job performance, and work-life balance.

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Where do I-O Psychologists work?

(Silzer & Parson, 2011)

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Academic43%

Consulting33%

Organizations15%

Government6%

Retired2%

Unknown1%

Academic Institutions (43% of Total employment)

Academic Employment Subgroup Percentages

Business school/department (1)660 47.6%Psychology department 590 42.6%University research (2) 66 4.8%Other educational institutions 36 2.6%Student (3) 15 1.1%Professional school (4) 11 0.8%Two-year college 8 0.6%

1 - also includes OB and HRM departments2 - position has “research” in the title and is in a variety of other departments 3 - includes PhD candidates and post-doctoral university positions4 - found primarily in professional schools of psychology(Silzer & Parson, 2011)

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Private Consulting Practice (33% of Total)

Consulting Employment Subgroups

Independent practice (1) 412 39.0%Small consulting firm (2) 167 15.8%Large I-O consulting firm (3) 122 11.5%Self-employed (4) 121 11.5%Moderate-sized consulting firm (5) 83 7.9%HR Consulting firm (6) 65 6.2%Research consulting firm (7) 60 5.7%Research specialty consulting firm (8) 27 2.6%

1 - firms with an official name and a solo member 2 - smaller regional firms; appear to have at least two professional members3 - large national I/O & psychology focused firms (APT, DDI, Kenexa, PDINH, Valtera, etc.)4 - solo member with no formal firm name5 - well-known, moderate sized consulting firms 6 - general HR consulting firms (AON, Hay, Hewitt, Korn-Ferry, Mercer, etc.)7 - large I-O research oriented firms - AIR, HumRRO, PDRI8 - all other research oriented firms (e.g. ACT, College Board, ETS, LIMRA, LOMA, etc.)

(Silzer & Parson, 2011)7

Industry (15% of total employment)

Top ten company subgroups:

Manufacturing 98 20.4%Financial Services 62 12.9%Consumer products 54 11.3%Nonfinancial services 49 10.2%Retail 44 9.2%Technology 35 7.3%Utilities 22 4.6%Healthcare services 21 4.4%Transportation 20 4.2%Consumer services 19 4.0%

(Silzer & Parson, 2011)

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Government (6% of total)

Government Employment Subgroups

Federal government psychologist 56 26.8%Federal government research 46 22.0%Military research (1) 26 12.4%Local government personnel Psych 22 10.5%State government personnel Psych 19 9.1%Government healthcare org 17 8.1%Personnel psychologist 9 4.3%Military service (2) 5 2.4%Academic position 5 2.4%State government research 2 1.0%

1 - Army, Navy, Air Force research groups2 - active duty

(Silzer & Parson, 2011)

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What I-O Practitioners Do

Help employers deal with employees fairlyLeadership and gender stereotypesWorkplace diversity and harassmentEvaluating work performance

Help make jobs more interesting and satisfyingMotivation and performanceWork teamsJudgment and decision making

Help workers be more productiveWork-Family balanceSelection and DevelopmentPersonality and work

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UOPX PhD I-O Program Goals

Develop a Community of I-O Scholar - Practitioner – Leaders

Develop Students as Future Stewards of I-O Psychology

Become a Premier Graduate Program for I-O Psychology

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I-O Ph.D. Program

Designed following SIOP Guidelines – 98 Credits – 5 years of study.

Master’s of Science Degree earned en-route through 2 years of course work ending with a capstone comprehensive Master’s Project the preparation of an response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) guided by Master’s Advisor

Ph.D. earned through 2 residencies and 3 years of additional study ending with a Comprehensive Exam and a

Dissertation and Oral Defense 12

Two Advisors

Master’s Project Advisor

Between RES/741 and PSYCH/710

Practicing I-O Practitioner with RFP Experience

Guides and supports students on Master’s Project

Doctoral Chair

Between DOC/735 Research Proposal and Oral Defense DOC/738

Experienced Ph.D., I-O Practitioner

Guides and supports students with the Dissertation

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Questions?

Do you have any questions about the nature of the work that I-O Psychologists perform?

Do you have any questions about the UOPX Ph.D. Program in I-O Psychology?

UOPX SAS CCC for Business

UOPX I-O Doctoral Program Faculty

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I-O ProgramMaster’s RFP Project

Capstone summative assessment of Master’s level studies in I-O, equivalent to a Master’s comprehensive exam

IO Master’s RFP Project

Find and Develop a Response to a Real

Current (Open – Within 6 months of date of Psych 706)

Request for Proposal

Posted by some Organization

on a Public Website,

Present and Critique that Response.

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Master’s Comprehensive Project Objectives

Capstone Comprehensive Assessment of skills as a Master’s level I-O Psychologist in private practice

Models key role for scientist-practitioners – Obtaining business by responding to Requests for Proposals (RPFs)

Project requires students to Locate, Research, and Respond to a real RFP as if bidding for the project

Guided by a Master’s Advisor over period while five content courses are completed (36 Weeks)

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I-O Master’s Project Faculty Advisor

Guides development of learner as an I-O practitioner.

Guides work in I-O Master’s Project

Provides ongoing feedback on project and on advisee progress in I-O program

By end of ORG/730 – Confirm selection, working agreement, Selection of RFP, and project plan

By end of PSYCH/707 – Confirm project progress – Philosophical and Theoretical base

By end of PSYCH/708 – Review all three documents and grant Permission to enroll in Psych 710

At end of PSYCH/710 - Review completion of project, Feedback on completed project, Grade for Project, and schedule additional meetings and reviews if needed.

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• Industrial psychologist

• Organizational psychologist

• Training and development

• Performance improvement

• Organization design

• Consulting

• Organizational systems

• Management

• Process evaluation and assessment

• Leadership development

Selecting a Faculty Advisor

Advisors Available after RES741 is completeGo to SASWeb in Area of Expertise Select: PhD/IOIn Advisor Area of Expertise Select from:

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Courses which involve Master’s RFP

RES/741 – Master’s Project introduced last week

PSYCH/706 – Advisor Selected – RFP Selected and Approved by Advisor

ORG/730 – RFP Doc 3 Drafted, Understanding of RFP Clear

PSYCH/707 – RFP Doc 1 Drafted, Theoretical Substantiation Drafted based on anticipated project response – This is refined as student progresses on Doc 2, the RFP proposal

PSYCH/708 – Doc 2 RFP finished additionst to Theoretical & Philosophical Substantiation, Master’s Advisor approval required to register for PSYCH/710

PSYCH/709 – Assemble Final Full RFP, Review, Prepare for presentation

PSYCH/710 – Five days to review and refine – 2 days to prepare for presentation

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Step by Step

through the

IO Master’s Project

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UOPX I-O Psychology Program

Master’s RFP Project Handbook

And other Support Files available on

SAS Web Site URL:

https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/Materials/IP/curriculum/sas/document-page/document-page.asp#tab-6

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PhD NUR PhD I/OPhD HEA

DM IST DHA EdD. ET DM DBA Ed.D CIEd.D

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

DM DBA DHA EDD HEA I-O NUR

DM

DM/IST

Dissertation Criteria

Dissertation Scale Overview

Concept Paper Template

Foundational Mechanics

Please click on your program of study to access course documents.

Master current copies of major documents for I-O Master’s and Ph.D. Programs are found under this tab.

Possible Sources

www.FindRFP.com -- Federal, State, Local Government RFPs, Gov. Bids & Contracts

www.grants.com -- Current Government Grants

www.rfpdb.com – Cooperative Data Base of RPFs – “Credits” assigned for participation and feedback

Search Engines – Topic + RFP

Connect with DQ discussions in PSYCH706

Locate an Open RFP (not older than 6 months)

An “Open RFP” is one that is in the active solicitation phase at the time the learner begins their Master’s Project.

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Activities

Share summary with Faculty Advisor

Finalize RFP Summary

Participate in DQ Discussions about RFP Considerations, Length, Sources, Difficulties, RFP Topics

Connect to Organizational Development in ORG730 Discussions

Draft RFP Understanding

& Rationale(Document 1)

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Activities

Share RFP draft with Faculty Advisor

Finalize RFP draft

Participate in DQ Discussions about RFPs, Considerations, Length, Sources, Difficulties, RFP Topics

Connect to Work Motivation and Job attitudes PSYCH/708

Develop Theoretical& Philosophical Substantiation

(Document 3)

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Activities

Share draft with Faculty Advisor for feedback

Finalize RFP Response

Participate in DQ Discussions about RFPs, Different approaches for Different Issues, Compare and Contrast Approaches

Connect to Leadership and Management Theory in PSYCH707

Draft RFP Client Response

(Document 2)

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Activities

Prepare for Formal Presentation of RFP Response

Use RFP Evaluation Checklist for preparations and for Self-Evaluation

Review Grade and Feedback with IO Master’s Advisor

Prepare for Client presentation

Approval of RFP ResponseBy Master’s Advisor

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PSYCH/710 Master’s Capstone Comprehensive Assessment

Capstone Summative Assessment of Master’s level studies in I-O, equivalent to a Master’s comprehensive exam

PSYCH 710 Planning

Assemble the three documents for submission

Reserve the week for intense review and editing to arrive at the final versions of the three documents

Review and improve the client presentation of the RFP

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Obtain Advisor Permission to Register for PSYCH 710

PSYCH 710 Activities

Finalize RFP Response

Share Complete RFP Response with Faculty and in Peer Reviews

Participate in DQ Discussions about additional challenges to complete project

Connect to Ethical, Legal, & Professional Challenges in PSYCH709 Discussions

Assemble and Edit Full RFP Response

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Evaluation Criteria from PSYCH710 Checklist

Section 1 – Comprehensiveness = 30%

Section 2 – Required Components = 40%

Component 1 = Summary

Component 2 = Response

Component 3 = Substantiation

Section 3 – Scholarly Writing and APA Style = 30%

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Activities

Complete RFP Response

Submit final RFP Response to PSYCH710 course facilitator

Complete Self-Evaluation

Complete Evaluation of Master’s Project Process

Review Project Evaluation with Advisor using Checklist

Discuss Preparations for Presentation at Residency

PSYCH710 ClassSubmit Full RFP Response

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Confirmation ofMaster’s of Science Degree in I-O Psychology

Passing PSYCH/710 Capstone summative assessment leads to awarding of Master’s of Science Degree in I-O Psychology

Graduate with MS in I-O Psychology

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Graduate from Master’s Program and earn Admission to Ph.D. Program in I-O Psychology

• A Master’s in I-O Opens a number of job opportunities

• Students who graduate from the Master’s Program are admitted to the Ph.D. Program

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Job Opportunities for

Master’s Level I-O Psychologists

Unique set of skills

• Quantitative and Analytical Abilities

• Knowledge of Human Behavior and Motivation

Terminal Master’s allow graduates to work in personnel, training, organizational development, counseling, and education

Many states allow licensing of Masters I-O Psychologists although that is usually only if the graduate wants to use the title “Psychologist”

Job growth is about 22% a year

Job Opportunities for

Master’s Level I-O Psychologists

Training & Development Related

Training Director & Career Counselor for Professional Development of Employees and High Potential Employees

Talent Management Trainer, Specialist, or Manager

Training and Development program writer, developer, researcher, or facilitator

• In house for organizations

• Staff support in larger training and development organizations

• Staff support in some universities and colleges

Professional Development

Job Opportunities for

Master’s Level I-O Psychologists

Research Related

Research Analyst or Manager

Selection Systems Specialist, Analyst, or Manager

Behavioral Analyst

Test and Measurement Specialist

Job Opportunities for

Master’s Level I-O Psychologists

Human Resources Related

Human Resources Specialist or Manager

Evaluation & Assessment Analyst or Manager

HR Research Analyst or Manager

Selection Systems Specialist, Analyst, or Manager

Workforce Insights Specialist, Analyst, or Manager

Job Opportunities for

Master’s Level I-O Psychologists

Education Related

Professor

• Undergraduate Psychology and Business programs

• Community Colleges

• Online Universities

Test and Measurement Specialist

Job Opportunities for

Master’s Level I-O Psychologists

Consulting Related

Consultant

Organizational Development Advisor

Executive Coach

Research Consultant

I-O Doctoral Dissertation Residency

First I-O Residency completes Master’s Project with client presentations and begins students’ work on their dissertations.

Activities

Prepare for and make Formal Presentation of RFP Response at Residency

Work with “Client” Evaluation Team to develop Criteria for Evaluating RFP Responses

Acting as the Evaluation Team Evaluate the Assigned RFPs and Provide Award or Rejection Letters and Feedback on completed RFP

Present RFP ResponseTo other I-O Learners

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Day 1 Activities

Develop Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for evaluating RFPs

Work in teams to assess RFP presentations

Work individually to review and evaluate own presentation and process feedback from evaluation team.

Reflexive Journal Entry

Develop Critical Thinking

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Day 2 Activities

Discuss ERR readings

In Teams develop CSFs for evaluating Ph.D. Dissertations

Study Advanced Library Search techniques, practice skills in team assignments

Make team presentations of articles and library techniques

Study overview of UOPX I-O Ph.D. Program Curriculum

Develop Standards for a Well Written Doctoral

Dissertation

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Day 3 Activities

Discuss and Develop CSFs for Literature Review Chapter

Identify 20 Emerging Trends in I-O Psychology

Identify Topics of Interest for I-O Dissertation Concept Paper, Independent Study, and publication

In Teams discuss Interests and Purpose

Begin Literature ReviewID Topics of Interest

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Day 4 Activities

Work with “Client” Evaluation Team to develop Criteria for Evaluating RFP Responses

Acting as the Evaluation Team Evaluate the Assigned RFPs and Provide Award or Rejection Letters and Feedback on completed RFP

Begin development of three potential concept papers

Develop and PresentThree Potential

Dissertation Topics -Refine Team Skills

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Day 5 Activities

Prepare concept ideas paper for submission in RES/740 class

Develop Team Evaluation Criteria and Assess Teams and Team members

Planning for I-O Program participation

Reflexive Journal assessment of residency

Draft Paper forThree Potential

Dissertation Topics -Evaluate Team Skills

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Questions?

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Thank You

For Additional Information or Questions Contact:

UOPX SAS CCC for Business

UOPX I-O Doctoral Program Faculty

Kelley Conrad, Ph.D., SAS FTF

Kelley.Conrad@Phoenix.edu

kaconrad@email.phoenix.edu

800-366-9699 X 3873225

262-443-3662

Central Time

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