Organizational Behavior
Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
Positive Organizational Psychology
The program in Organizational Sciences is one of the most popular psychology programs at CGU. The objective of the program is to train future leaders, change agents, scholars, and educators to use psychological and organizational theory and research to improve organizational effectiveness and the work life of all individuals. Since we believe every student is unique, we encourage students to tailor their coursework and practical experiences to fit their individual interests and career goals.
Most graduates of the program report being well prepared and sought after for a wide variety of personally rewarding career opportunities. Click on this link to see a sample of positions held by SBOS alumni.
Click here to read about Rewarding Careers Using Psychology to Improve Organizational Effectiveness and the Quality of Worklife.
The Organizational Sciences Program seeks new students committed to creating or improving socially responsible organizations ready to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse workforce, global economy, and global community.
Degree Options
We currently offer several degree options. Click on the links below for specific program requirements:
Follow this link for more information on our M.A. programs.
We also offer dual degree options with Management (MBA) and Human Resources Design (M.S.).
Alumni, students, anf faculty at a recent Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Conference
Practical Experience and Internships
All Organizational Sciences graduate students are required to gain practical experience through projects, internships, or jobs. A variety of faculty members, research institutes, local colleges and universities, and local organizations employ SBOS students. For example, the Institute of Organizational and Program Evaluation Research is an organized research unit in SBOS that has employed and provided practical experience for numerous organizational students.
Admissions
The Organizational Sciences program admits students with either a bachelor's or a master's degree in psychology, business administration or related fields. We have a very generous transfer-of-units policy for  students who have already earned a Master's degree from another institution. That is, if you are applying for a Ph.D. degree you may transfer up to 24 units of relevant coursework and a Master's Thesis. The program does admit students each year directly from undergraduate programs and we also admit mid-career students who are returning to the university after more extensive work experience. We seek a diverse student body and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, national origin, religion, sexual preference, disability or other minority status.
Advanced CGU graduate students and faculty would be happy to provide you with more information about the field and career opportunities in Organizational Behavior and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. To make a phone appointment with one of our Career Advisors or to arrange a visit to campus, please call or email Kim Perkins, Career Advisor, at (909) 621-8084 or career.advisor@cgu.edu.
Click here to read about THE RISE AND PROMISE OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY IN THE 21st CENTURY.
Faculty and Resources in Organizational Sciences
To learn more about faculty and resources in the Organizational Behavior and Industrial/Organizational Psychology programs, click on the link above.
Recent News: SBOS Faculty Help Launch Evaluation Institute in Africa
Financial Aid
Generous gifts to Claremont Graduate University have made it possible for us to realize our mission of making high-quality graduate education more accessible to a diverse group of students. We are happy to report that all I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, and Positive Organizational Psychology students who request financial aid receive fellowships. In addition, significant increases in faculty research funding have resulted in a substantial increase in the number of stipends and the amount of tuition remission support we are able to provide. SBOS also regularly hires students for paid teaching assistantships. The CGU Office of Student Financing assists students with finding work study positions, private scholarships, and government loans. At the time a student is offered admission to one of our graduate programs, SBOS faculty contact students to discuss the details of their financial aid package.
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