PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology at George Washington University

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, offered through the Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication, delves into areas such as personnel selection, training and development, work motivation, and leadership. Working closely with advisors, PhD students often win awards for their research, and many present each year at conferences held by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Academy of Management. The I-O psychology program is designed in accordance with guidelines established by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP; Division 14, APA).

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Organizational Sciences and Communication | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

*Can be used as an elective only if it is not chosen to fulfill the breadth requirement. **The list of electives is not exhaustive. At least 3 credits must be taken in a course outside of the PSYC designation.

Career pathways

Graduates leave prepared for roles in academia, government agencies, consulting firms, and the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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