
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the PhD of Psychology with a Specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for psychology with a specialization in industrial-organizational psychology (ph.d.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Psychology with a Specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.)
Through intensive training in research methods as well as experience in work settings, our Ph.D. program prepares you for a career in university teaching, industry, government, or consulting. You will acquire a strong theoretical and methodological background in various areas of I-O psychology as well as experience in work settings. Many students in the past have presented and published their work.
Illinois Tech's I-O specialization track follows the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Guidelines for Education and Training. These guidelines, approved by the American Psychological Association, help to ensure that our students receive the best possible training, covering areas of competence, using the best methods to develop that competence, and best curricula formats in which to teach those areas.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Psychology with a Specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
The Department of Psychology accepts Ph.D. applications for fall entrance only. Applications and supporting documents must be received by February 15. Minimum requirements for admission include:
- Bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework in psychology or a related field, including courses in statistics and research methods
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Minimum GRE 302 (at least 150 in both Verbal and Quant), 3.5 Analytic Writing
- Three letters of recommendation (two of which are from academics)
- Professional statement
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (uploaded directly into the online application system)
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Psychology with a Specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.)
Our Ph.D. program prepares you for a range of careers including:
- University teaching
- Industry
- Government
- Consulting
In addition, many past students have presented and published their work.
Tuition and Fee Information for Psychology with a Specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago