Build Thriving Work Environments.
The Doctor of Organizational Psychology (PsyD) program is designed to meet the growing demand for experts who can cultivate thriving work environments and positive company cultures in today’s rapidly changing workplace. Created as a practical, application-oriented alternative to traditional, research-heavy PhDs, this program equips you to solve real-world organizational problems. Drawing from psychology, human resources, management, and more, the PsyD program prepares you for impactful leadership roles with advanced knowledge and practical skills.
CGU is home to the largest Organizational Psychology programs in the world and is recognized as a leader in Positive Psychology. Our new PsyD leverages this strength to provide an innovative applied doctorate with concentrations in:
- Industrial Organizational Psychology (I-O Psych)
- Positive Organizational Psychology (POP)
Program Benefits
Our PsyD program fills a gap in doctoral education by offering hands-on expertise with comprehensive evaluation and statistical training. Through applied coursework, you will learn from executive leaders in the field and industry partnership opportunities such as: Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, Disney, and many more. The PsyD program prepares you to gain a competitive edge in the job market and become a leader in organizational psychology.
Program Highlights
- Career Advancement: Equip yourself for high-level roles enhancing organizational effectiveness and culture.
- Experiential Learning: Gain hands-on experience with leading organizations like Microsoft and Disney.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from our large group of top research faculty and industry executives with real-world insights.
- Flexible Scheduling: Balance your studies with work and family through online and in-person classes.
- Unique Concentrations: First and largest Positive Organizational Psychology program globally and the only Industrial Organizational Psych doctoral program in California.
Career Paths
Graduates of this program will be ready to excel in leadership roles that significantly enhance organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. Common job titles may include Director of Training and Development, People Analytics Specialist, Human Resource Business Partner, Chief People Officer, and Vice President of Global Talent.
Ideal Candidates
Our PsyD program is designed for:
- Working professionals seeking advancement through a flexible and practical doctoral program.
- Recent master’s graduates that want deeper specialization in organizational psychology.
- Career shifters from related fields such as counseling, social work, or education seeking a doctoral degree without the heavy research focus of traditional PhD programs.
- Recent psychology graduates who want to enhance their credentials and employment opportunities.
