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Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Qualitative Research)
The PhD in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program includes coursework in the history and theory of general psychology. Learners discuss key theories and synthesize how they apply to behavior in the workplace. Common psychological theories are examined as they formulate new ideas and practices.
Scholarly research is as the heart of the GCU PhD industrial organizational psychology online and on-campus programs. Learners evaluate existing research and consider the application and design used to formulate those principles. They also conduct independent research to better understand approaches to thought processes in the workplace such as memory, reasoning, intelligence, motivation and learning.
This work leads PhD industrial organizational learners to research and complete their own dissertation. Throughout the program, learners have numerous avenues of support with their dissertations including two or three hands-on doctoral residencies. Graduates who intend to pursue licensure will need to complete additional requirements, as this degree on its own does not lead directly to licensure.
