Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Industrial and Organizational Psychology

University of Central Florida

Bachelors degree in any field. It is preferred that applicants have taken core undergraduate psychology courses, including introductory psychology, statistics, and research methods. Additional undergraduate courses in psychology, including introduction to industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology are highly recommended. Experience as an undergraduate research assistant in psychology or related field is highly recommended. Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years. Résumé or CV. Statement outlining the students academic and professional background and goals, along with career aspirations and goals. Three letters of recommendation, with at least two furnished by college or university professors who are acquainted with the applicant. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded. If you will be requesting transfer credit, a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. must be submitted. Applicants should note that admission to the PhD program is competitive, and successful applicants are expected to have an outstanding academic record. Admission to the program is based upon an overall assessment of the applicants potential for completing it and for making significant contributions to the science and/or practice of I/O psychology. Admissions decisions are generally made by the second week in March and applicants are notified of their status shortly thereafter. Note that admission to the program is restricted to the fall semester of each academic year.