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Bachelor of science in psychology in applied behavior analysis, description and outcomes.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) degree provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to prepare for graduate study or to work effectively with individuals in a variety of settings. This program provides an examination of the design, analysis, and application of learning theories and behavioral principles. It is designed to prepare you to pursue careers working with children and adults struggling with behaviors ranging from difficulty with everyday social interactions to various disorders including autism spectrum disorders, and other mental health challenges.

If you have already completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, you may be eligible for degree requirements to be waived and replaced with advanced start credit. Refer to Advanced Start Credit in Bachelor’s Degrees  for details.

Concentration

You can personalize your degree with a concentration in business foundations. The business foundations concentration will allow you to gain competencies in the fundamental concepts of business administration. You will develop an understanding of the four functions of management, the components of a marketing strategy, and the financial performance of an organization.

Accelerated Master's Degree Options

If you are interested in earning a master's degree, consider an accelerated master's degree option. Refer to the Progression Requirements section for details.  

Program Length

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a bachelor of science degree.

Program Outcomes

Discipline-specific outcomes.

  • Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills: Draw upon foundational principles in the field of psychology, including applied behavior analysis, including historical considerations, fundamental principles, and current trends in the field to design effective treatment. 
  • Research and Analysis: Utilize basic methodology in psychology including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings to determine effective client services. 
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach in solving problems related to behavior and mental health as they relate to the current diagnostic categories to design individualized treatment plans. 
  • Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills: Apply conceptual knowledge of principles of applied behavior analysis to case examples and scenarios that reflect everyday problems within individuals, families, and organizations with regard to functional assessments, behavior intervention plans, and the evaluation of effectiveness of treatment. 
  • Professionalism and Ethics: Demonstrate competent and ethical practice in the field of applied behavior analysis through the conduct of functional behavior assessments that inform function-based behavior intervention plans that address socially significant behaviors. 
  • Communication: Explain treatment approaches in terms that clients, their families, and organizations can understand to gain informed consent.

General Education Literacies and Professional Competencies

In addition to the discipline-specific outcomes, general education literacies and professional competencies are integrated throughout your academic program. You can review the general education literacies and professional competencies associated with your academic program in the General Education and Professional Competency Requirements section of this Catalog.

Program Availability

For program availability, please refer to the U.S. State and Other Approvals section and Program Availability Information .

Progression Requirements

You may not use credit for prior learning to fulfill the following courses; you must complete these courses at Purdue Global. In addition, to be eligible to satisfy certification requirements and ensure your knowledge is current, you may be required to retake the following courses if you are a returning student and completed them more than 5 years prior to your re-enrollment. You may request exceptions, based on relevant coursework and professional experience, from the Dean or a designee.

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams

Certain state certification and licensure boards have specific educational requirements for programs to lead to a license or certification that is a precondition for employment in a recognized occupation.  Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

Unless otherwise specified, Purdue Global's programs are not designed to meet any specific state’s licensure or certification requirements. Licensure-track programs may limit enrollment to students in certain states; please see Purdue Global’s Program Availability Information  to determine enrollment eligibility.

You are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Such requirements may change during the course of your program. You are not automatically certified in any way upon program completion. Although certain programs are designed to prepare you to take various optional certification exams, Purdue Global cannot guarantee you will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of education and/or degree requirements, not having a criminal record, and meeting other certification requirements.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) examination (via Pathway 2). Applicants will need to meet additional Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) eligibility requirements, including evidence of residency in an authorized country, before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. 

  • PS225 Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • PS340 Exceptional Needs Children
  • PS360 Applied Behavior Analysis I
  • PS365 Applied Behavior Analysis II
  • PS385 Targeted Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • PS410 Screening and Assessment
  • PS430 Program Design and Evaluation

Please refer to the BACB’s website for full eligibility requirements ( www.bacb.com ).

It is important to note that students seeking BCaBA certification can only begin accruing supervision hours once they begin taking an ABA concentration course in the verified course sequence. Any supervision hours documented prior to taking the first qualifying course will not be recognized by the BACB.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis meets educational requirements for the BCaBA examination in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territory of Guam, and all states.  Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

It is important to understand that the out-of-state requirements vary by state and can change with little to no warning. Students seeking licensure or certification in another state should inquire directly to the jurisdiction where employment is desired. The BCBA licensure requirements may be viewed at the following link:  https://www.bacb.com/u-s-licensure-of-behavior-analysts/ .

Beginning  January 1, 2023, applications for BCaBA or BCBA certification from candidates who live outside of the United States and other designated countries will no longer be accepted, per the BACB's Global Certification policies. Specific information regarding this policy can be found on the BACB’s website at https://www.bacb.com/global-certification/ .

The BACB can be contacted at:

Behavior Analyst Certification Board 8051 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 Tel: 720-438-4321

Program Requirements

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For options to fulfill this requirement, see the corresponding literacy in  General Education and Professional Competency Requirements . 

These degree requirements can be waived for students who are eligible for advanced start credit with a prior degree. See Advanced Start Credit in Bachelor’s Degrees  for details.

Eligible students who choose to complete the accelerated master's degree option will take four graduate-level courses in addition to selected undergraduate electives.

Concentration Requirements

Concentration courses are completed within the open electives requirement of the degree plan.

Students in this program are not required to select a concentration.

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The Psychological Sciences Major provides a broad foundation in psychology, but also provides maximum flexibility in psychology course selection. Students learn about applied and basic aspects of psychology as well as have a chance to take advanced courses that give an authentic experience in diverse areas of psychology. This major leaves plenty of space for additional courses in other areas of interest and provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional programs. This program is often chosen by students interested in careers as therapists or in other human services areas, or by students who plan careers in other areas of psychology, business, or health. 

Degree Requirements

120 credits required, departmental/program major course requirements (36 credits).

A cumulative GPA of 2.3 is required for all PSY courses used to meet major (Areas A-C) requirements.

A) Psychology Required Courses (9 credits)

  • PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology (satisfies Behavioral/Social Science for core)
  • PSY 20100 - Introduction To Statistics In Psychology
  • PSY 20300 - Introduction To Research Methods In Psychology

B) Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Select two courses from each of the following groups.

  • PSY 20000 - Introduction To Cognitive Psychology
  • PSY 20200 - Introduction To Quantitative Topics In Psychology
  • PSY 22200 - Introduction To Behavioral Neuroscience
  • PSY 31400 - Introduction To Learning
  • PSY 23500 - Child Psychology
  • PSY 24000 - Introduction To Social Psychology
  • PSY 27200 - Introduction To Industrial-Organizational Psychology
  • PSY 35000 - Abnormal Psychology

C) Additional Psychology Courses (15 credits)

Select five additional 3-credit Psychology courses (15 credits) numbered 30000-59900. PSY 31400 & PSY 35000 may NOT be used to satisfy Area C and only one of the following 3-credit courses may be used for Area C: PSY 31900, PSY 39000, PSY 39100, PSY 49200, or PSY 49800.  (PSY courses in this section may also satsify some Selective Requirements)

Courses numbered 30000 or higher from locations other than Purdue-WL cannot be used to fulfill requirement C unless the outside course has been officially designated as equivalent to an approved Purdue-WL PSY course numbered 30000 or higher; other courses will be reviewed for approval on an ad hoc basis.

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (36-72 credits)

  • Cultural/International Diversity Selective - Credit Hours: 0 -16 credits
  • Economics/Finance Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Management & Leadership Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00  (IF PSY 27200 is selected for PSYS Major Area B, this requirement is fulfilled.)

*NSM&IT Selectives must total 9 or more credits.

  • Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selective (NSM&IT) - select from  Group 1  list - Credit Hours: 2.00 - 4.00*  (IF course chosen is also on University Science Core list, one Science Core requirement will be satisfied) 
  • Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selective (NSM&IT) - Credit Hours: 1.00 - 5.00*  (IF course chosen is also on University Science Core list, one Science Core requirement will be satisfied.) 
  • Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selective (NSM&IT) - Credit Hours: 1.00 - 5.00*  Must have lab component unless one of the other NSM&IT courses selected has lab component. (IF course chosen is also on University Science Technology & Society Core list, then Science Technology & Society Core requirement will be satisfied)
  • Social Ethics Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00  (IF PSY 46400 is chosen for PSYS Major Area C, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Humanities Core -  select from University list - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00  (IF a foreign language is chosen for Cultural/International Diversity Selective, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Information Literacy Core - Credit Hours: 1.00-4.00  (IF ENGL 10600 or 10800 is chosen for Written Communication core, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Oral Communication Core - Credit Hours: 3.00 (COM 11400 is recommended)
  • Quantitative Reasoning Core - MA 15300 or select any course from University list EXCEPT  MA 13800, MA 19000, MA 15555, or PHIL 15000 - Credit Hours: 3.00-5.00  (IF course chosen for NSM&IT selective is also on University Quantitative Reasoning Core list, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Science Core - Credit Hours: 2.00-5.00  (IF course chosen for NSM&IT Selective Group 1 is also on Unviersity Science Core list, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Science Core - Credit Hours: 2.00-5.00  (IF course chosen for NSM&IT Selective Group 2 is also on University Science Core list, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Science, Technology & Society Core - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00  (IF course chosen for NSM&IT Selective is also on University Science Technology & Society Core list, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Written Communication Core - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00 (Recommend ENGL 10600 or ENGL 10800)

Electives (12-48 credits)

Additional requirements.

Psychological Sciences Selective List    

Optional Concentration

Research-Focused Honors Optional Concentration for PSYS & BBS    

University Core Requirements

  • Human Cultures Humanities
  • Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
  • Information Literacy
  • Science, Technology, and Society
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Quantitative Reasoning

For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website .

Prerequisite Information:

For current pre-requisites for courses, click here .

Program Requirements

Fall 1st year.

  • PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology ♦
  • Oral Communication Core - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Cultural/International Diversity Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Quantitative Reasoning - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Information Literacy - Credit Hours: 1.00 - 4.00
  • Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00

15 - 18 Credits

Spring 1st year.

  • PSYS Major Area B2 - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Written Communication - Credit Hours: 3.00 - 4.00
  • Cultural/International Diversity Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 
  • NSM&IT Selective + Science #1  - Credit Hours: 3.00 
  • Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

Fall 2nd Year

  • PSY 20100 - Introduction To Statistics In Psychology ♦
  • PSYS Major Area B1 - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • NSM&IT Selective + Science #2 - Credit Hours: 3.00

Spring 2nd Year

  • PSY 20300 - Introduction To Research Methods In Psychology ♦
  • Humanities - Credit Hours: 3.00

Fall 3rd Year

  • PSYS Major Area C - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • NSM&IT Selective + Sci, Tech, & Society - Credit Hours: 3.00

Spring 3rd Year

  • Social Ethics Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Economics/Finance Selective - Credit Hours: 3.0

Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th year.

  • Management & Leadership Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Courses that satisfy University Core requirements may also be used to satisfy Selective requirements, if applicable.
  • Courses that satisfy major requirements (Areas A-C) may also be used to satisfy Selective requirements, if applicable.
  • A student may elect the Pass / Not-Pass grading option for elective courses only, unless an academic unit requires that a specific departmental course/s be taken Pass / Not-Pass.  Students may elect to take University Core Curriculum courses Pass / Not-Pass; however, some major Plans of Study require courses that also fulfill UCC foundational outcomes.  In such cases, students may not elect the Pass / Not-Pass option.  A maximum of 24 credits of elective courses under the Pass / Not-pass grading option can be used toward graduation requirements. For further information, students should refer to the College of Health and Human Sciences Pass / Not-Pass Policy.
  • At least 32 credits of Purdue coursework required at 30000 level or higher for graduation.
  • 2.0 GPA required for graduation.
  • Students may NOT major in both Psychological Sciences (PSYS) and Brain & Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Foreign Language Courses

Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program.  For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology at Purdue is a scientist-practitioner program that prepares students to be both practicing psychologists and serve as professors in colleges and universities. As a result, our graduates go on to work in a variety of settings, such as higher education, private practice, counseling centers, and hospitals.

You’ll become a competent practitioner while seeing clients in the program’s  in-house clinic  and in placements in the Greater Lafayette area. Our coursework and program experience are woven with elements of diversity, ethics and professional identity, and our program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

If you have questions about the program, please contact:

Amanda Case [email protected]

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

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The Counseling Psychology program offers ONLY a Ph.D. doctoral degree. No master’s degree is awarded, only the doctorate. Students who are unsure that they can or will complete a doctoral program should apply to a master’s program or to a doctoral program that awards a master’s degree as a part of the doctoral requirements.

Student Handbook

December 1st is the deadline for admission consideration. We are hosting a virtual open house from for interested applicants to know more about the program before the application deadline.

Additional Requirements

All program information is available online. The faculty encourage students to inform themselves about the program. At a minimum, please check the  Student Handbook .

Your application should be submitted through the Purdue University Graduate School application portal. Please select College of Education -> Educational Studies -> Counseling Psychology to proceed with your application. We require all applicants:

  • Academic Statement of Purpose The academic statement of purpose should be 300-500 words concerning your purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study at the Purdue Counseling Psychology program, your research interests, career goals, and the faculty member(s) with whom you would prefer to work and why.
  • Personal History Statement The personal history statement should be 300-500 words concerning how your background and life experiences contribute to your ability to be both persistent and resourceful in graduate school. Describe how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to an academic community where scholars with diverse research interests, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences are supported, respected, and valued.
  • Submit a Curriculum Vita. Your CV should include a section listing your experience with (a) research and statistics, including courses, (b) teaching, and (c) professional related activities (e.g., organizational leadership, social advocacy, community engagement).
  • Description of Previous Program. Please print and fill out the description of previous program.
  • Submit three letters of reference describing research skills and potential, counseling skills and potential, and capacity for graduate study.
  • Graduate School E-mail Address: [email protected]
  • Graduate School Mailing Address: Graduate Studies Office, Purdue University, 100 N. University Street, Room 3229, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
  • One academic writing sampling
  • International applications may be required to submit proof of English proficiency .

Admission Process

  • Faculty meet shortly after the application deadline to review applications and identify candidates for admission.
  • Articulate research interests and questions.
  • Link their research interests to a  core  counseling psychology faculty member’s research interests and identify a primary and, perhaps, a secondary  core  counseling psychology faculty member to work with.  Currently Accepting Students: Amanda Case, Emily Boswell, Eric Deemer, and Xiang Zhou .
  • Faculty select and invite specific applicants to an interview. Current students are actively involved in the recruitment and interview process.

Admissions offers

  • After invited interviews are completed, the faculty contact students who they recommend for admission to the program. The program recommends admission, and the Graduate School sends an offer for a position in the program.
  • Because program admission is competitive, a few students are wait-listed each year. Faculty communicate with applicants who are offered positions and communicate with applicants who are waitlisted until all program positions are filled.
  • By voluntary agreement, the Council of Graduate Programs of Psychology has set  April 15 th  as the  deadline for students to accept or decline offers of admission.
  • If offered a position, students should read through the Counseling Psychology website, prior to accepting the position.

After you accept

  • Start looking for  housing .
  • Subscribe to the  COEGRAD  email list and be on the lookout for assistantship offers you may be interested in applying for.
  • Master’s admits: Review the transfer credit policy and start compiling any necessary documents (e.g., syllabi).
  • Keep in contact with your advisor and current students with any questions you may have before coming to campus in the fall.

Practicum Placements

Students begin the application process to off-site practicum sites following consultation with their advisor the academic year prior to starting off-site. Often this is during student’s 2nd and 3rd years. In the spring semester, the program’s Off-Site Practicum Coordinator hosts a practicum fair for students to learn more about practicum partnerships in the community. After the attending the practicum fair, students contact practicum sites they are most interested in to set up an interview. Students should not contact sites directly before the practicum fair. Below are select examples of off-site practicum locations where our students receive training.

Please note: students may need to satisfy certain eligibility requirements (e.g., background check, drug screening) for some site placements. The placements change regularly as the program adds new sites and other sites become unavailable. Some sites accept only advanced students.

Additional Information

University Counseling Centers Purdue University, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – West Lafayette, IN Indiana State University Student Counseling Services – Terre Haute, IN IUPUI Counseling & Psychological Services – Indianapolis, IN Butler University – Indianapolis, IN DePauw University – Greencastle, IN

Veteran’s Hospitals VA Illiana Health Care System – Danville, IL Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center – Indianapolis, IN

Community Mental Health Centers Indiana Women’s Prison – Indianapolis, IN Willowstone Family Services, Inc – Lafayette, IN Wabash Valley Hospital, Inc., Outpatient – Lafayette, IN Four County Counseling Center – Logansport, IN

Hospitals Wabash Valley / River Bend Hospital – West Lafayette, IN Logansport State Hospital – Logansport, IN

Funding Opportunities

Funding for Counseling Psychology doctoral students is complex and comes from multiple sources. Students generally receive in three ways, and each comes with tuition remission.

First, students find assistantships in offices across campus, including the Academic Success Center, the Military Family Research Institute, and the Center for Career Opportunities. Students must apply and interview for these positions. Faculty and peers are supportive in filtering assistantship information to students, and faculty assist students in preparing their application materials. Nonetheless, the student is responsible for following up with the information and securing the assistantship. Although our students are very competitive for these positions, the process can be stressful.

Second, students may have opportunities to teach sections of undergraduate courses. These include EPDS 105: Academic and Career Planning, EPDS 315: Collaborative Leadership – Listening, EPDS 316: Collaborative Leadership – Cross-Cultural Settings, and EPDS 317: Collaborative Leadership – Mentoring. Students have also secured teaching assistantships in the Department of Psychological Sciences.

Finally, some students obtain faculty-nominated fellowships, which guarantee funding but require 20 hours per week of work for our home department, Educational Studies. Only a few fellowships are available each year, and they are competitive.

Although funding can be stressful, all current students in the program who want funding have at least a .25 FTE appointment. Regardless, some students obtain federal or private loans to supplement their income.

Additional funding information can be found on through  College of Education graduate funding.

Our Faculty

The core faculty members have interesting and diverse research and applied interests. Even so, a common thread runs through the research programs, namely, college student development, adjustment, and well-being.  The faculty have active, programmatic research lines in culture and parenting, community-based youth development, grief and bereavement issues, multicultural and international issues, and STEM career development.

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Faculty accepting students for 2024 Fall admission : Amanda Case, Eric Deemer, Emily Boswell, Xiang Zhou

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Industrial-Organizational Psychology Graduate Program

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Industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology is interested in people in the workplace and how work affects people’s lives more broadly. This knowledge of human behavior in organizations allows I-O psychologists to solve workplace problems and enhance workplace well-being, fairness and productivity. Applying psychological theories and principles, the industrial component of I-O psychology focuses on selecting and training workers, and the organizational component focuses on creating a conducive environment for workers. The field of I-O psychology is leading the way in understanding future of work and big data trends.

Ranked No. 7 in the world by U.S. News and World Report , Purdue University’s I-O psychology program is also one of the oldest, having conferred its first degree in 1939. Additionally, Purdue’s I-O psychology program has graduated more PhDs and produced more Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) fellows than any other.

Graduate students are admitted to work with a primary faculty member who will serve as their mentor. Heavily research-oriented, graduate training is based on a science-practice model, so students are trained as both researchers and applied scientists, equipped to work with organizations on human resources-related issues. Graduate students will also have opportunities to gain teaching experience in the program.

All graduate students are admitted with funding and will have guaranteed funding for five years, provided they are making strong progress toward their PhD. An admitted student will typically work as a graduate teaching assistant for 20 hours per week during the academic year and receive a nine-month stipend and tuition waiver. Students may also receive funding during summers if they obtain a teaching assistant position or if they are employed as a research assistant.

Program Highlights

  • You will work with a faculty mentor with related research interests. As you grow in knowledge and expertise, you are encouraged to collaborate with different faculty to develop your own unique research stream.
  • Faculty and graduate students frequently collaborate with faculty in the social, cognitive and clinical psychology areas as well as faculty in the Krannert School of Management.
  • Because we value social responsibility, the I-O psychology program at Purdue is the first to become a UN Global Compact participant, by which we place an emphasis within our courses and program activities on organizations’ responsibilities to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
  • While there is significant overlap with organizational behavior and human resources, the I-O psychology program emphasizes the scientific study of work, workers and the workplace, focusing on outcomes experienced by the employees rather than exclusively organizational outcomes.
  • As a graduate student in the I-O psychology program, you’ll be considered a member of the Purdue Association of Graduate Students in Industrial Psychology (PAGSIP) . This organization provides opportunities for you to meet informally with other I-O psychology students to discuss research ideas and problems as well as to connect with program alumni.
  • The Purdue I-O area is partnering with Instats to connect with some of the best methodologists in the world.

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Potential Careers

As an I-O psychologist, you’ll have opportunities to work in academia, federal governments, consulting organizations and more. Our alumni have gone on to work at top-ranked universities, including the University of Houston and Bowling Green State University, and acclaimed organizations, such as Google, PepsiCo, NATO and more.

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  • University faculty member
  • Human resources director
  • Quantitative user experience researcher
  • Postdoctoral researcher
  • Research psychologist

Plan of Study

Each graduate student admitted to a degree program must file an individualized plan of study to guide their academic progress. The plan of study is an academic contract between the student, advisory committee members and the Graduate School. Students filing their plan of study should complete their plan electronically via the Plan of Study Generator on MyPurdue. More information about creating a plan of study can be found in the Department of Psychological Sciences’ graduate handbook.

Program Quick Facts

Degree Type : Doctoral

Program Length : 4-6 years

Location : West Lafayette, IN

Department/School : Department of Psychological Sciences

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in faculty research and eventually formulate and direct their own individual research projects. Faculty in the I-O psychology graduate program have a wide range of research interests, many of which center around the psychological experiences of people at work.

Bridge Topics

Within the industrial-organizational psychology program, faculty also have research interests in several bridge topics, including diversity and inclusion, individual differences, maladaptive behavior, perception and performance, and social relationships. I-O psychology faculty studying diversity and inclusion focus on diversity in hiring, cultural synergy in multicultural spaces and work attitudes. Individual differences research examines achievement, conflict management and predictors of workplace outcomes. Maladaptive behavior research in the I-O psychology program is centered around bias and conflict escalation. Program faculty who study perception and performance investigate person-environment fit. Finally, I-O psychology faculty studying social relationships seek to improve workplace well-being and interpersonal relationships.

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Research Opportunities

  • Cultural collision and synergy
  • Strategies for difficult communication
  • Goals and self-regulation
  • Relationships and work
  • Optimizing hiring decisions using statistical models
  • Big data and machine learning
  • Individual differences
  • Diversity in recruitment and selection
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Admissions/Requirements

Many students enter the PhD program with a bachelor’s degree, although some enter with a master’s degree. We are particularly interested in students who have undergraduate or graduate research experience as well as those who have a master’s degree in I-O psychology or a similar field. We’re looking for the following knowledge and skills that are important for success in the I-O psychology graduate program:

  • Knowledge of I-O psychology literature and science efficacy
  • Motivation and interest in scientific research and I-O psychology
  • Conscientiousness
  • Resilience and emotional stability
  • Self-direction, self-regulation and independence
  • Advanced quantitative skills
  • Advanced reading and writing skills
  • Interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence
  • Critical- and systematic-thinking skills
  • Intellectual and scientific creativity
  • Openness and humility
  • Collaboration skills
  • Learning and growth mindset
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management and organizational skills

Within your application, the statement of interest is particularly important to showcase a good alignment of research interests between you and faculty members. You are also encouraged to contact faculty members with whom you are interested in working.

Faculty recruiting new students for Fall 2024 admission are:

Connect with Us!

If you have questions or to learn more about this program, please contact the Department of Psychological Sciences Graduate Program Coordinator, Nancy O’Brien at [email protected] .

Nancy O’Brien Purdue University 701 Third Street West Lafayette, IN 47907

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Online Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O)

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Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Overview

Come back and move your career forward with an online I/O psychology certificate. Help organizations become strong environments where all employees can thrive and grow.

  • Drive positive change in organizations by improving employee performance, attitudes, behaviors, and work-life balance.
  • Master the principles related to workplace productivity, morale, management, and employee working styles.
  • Complete a field placement to gain valuable real-world experience.
  • Learn from instructors who are active professionals in the field.

Gain the Skills That Employers — and Employees — Need

  • Use contemporary theories and information technologies to solve workplace challenges.
  • Conduct research in the focal areas of psychology, and learn to leverage findings to help businesses improve.
  • Analyze and apply theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychology to arrive at professional practice strategies.
  • Evaluate ethical, legal, individual, and sociocultural implications of decisions within the field of psychology.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Get a Head Start on Your Master’s Degree

By completing this certificate, you’ll not only earn a valuable credential to make an immediate impact on your career, but you’ll also lay the groundwork for your next degree. Qualified credits can apply toward a Purdue Global master’s degree in psychology .

A Community of Support

Learn online, but not on your own. Join student organizations such as the Psychology Club, Psi Chi International Honor Society, and Autism Speaks U to build connections in your field. In addition, you can access the Graduate Resource Center for extra support.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC ( HLCommission.org ) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a graduate program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

What Courses Will I Take?

This graduate certificate program offers a rigorous exploration of the theories, methods, and practice of I/O psychology.

Learn how to apply the principles of I/O psychology in business settings through the scientific study of employees, workplaces, and organizations.

Sample Courses

  • Industrial/Organizational Theory and Development
  • Organizational Management and Behavior
  • Workplace Motivation and Attitudes
  • Organizational Leadership: Management, Training, and Evaluation
  • Human Resources Management

Program Requirements

Upcoming start dates.

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions .

International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% international student tuition reduction .

View the total cost of attendance for your program.

Calculate Your Time and Cost

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A recent Gallup poll found that nearly 70% of American workers are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” in their work. Given the growing focus on maintaining employee satisfaction and engagement to improve outcomes and productivity, HR specialists who understand the principles of I/O psychology are expected to be in demand.

Fields with positions that could benefit from an industrial/organizational psychology degree include human resources, training and development, policy planning, employee screening training, and organizational development.

Average Salary

In Your State

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Lightcast average salary ranges can be explored further using Lightcast’s SkillsMatch tool. Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of this program do not guarantee or prepare you for licensure in any state upon graduation.

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Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.

Prepare yourself for success with a graduate certificate in industrial/organizational psychology.

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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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Faculty publications in 2021–2022

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Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2022. 2021–2022 academic year.

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Connect with an Advisor to explore program requirements, curriculum, credit for prior learning process, and financial aid options.

* Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

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February 7, 2024

Purdue University Online continues to achieve high national rankings

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3 Purdue online engineering master’s degrees rank No. 1

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s College of Engineering online master’s degrees and College of Education offerings again ranked among the nation’s elite in the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings of best online programs.

Purdue online master’s degrees in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and engineering management all ranked No. 1 for 2024 — the fifth consecutive year industrial and mechanical engineering have topped the list, and the third year for engineering management.

College of Education online master’s programs jumped eight spots in the rankings to No. 15 in the U.S., up from No. 23. The college’s online master’s in curriculum and instruction is ranked No. 6, up 13 spots from No. 19 in 2023. 

The rankings, released Wednesday (Feb. 7), have the engineering master’s degrees in Purdue’s full array of online engineering programs tied with Penn State at No. 3 nationally. In addition, Purdue’s online civil engineering master’s is ranked No. 2, and the online electrical engineering master’s is No. 3.

Purdue also ranked No. 5 in online engineering master’s programs for veterans. The newest rankings can be viewed online . Online master’s programs from Purdue’s College of Engineering were among those from 109 U.S. colleges and universities considered for ranking.

Purdue’s online engineering master’s programs as a whole trail only the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Illinois. Purdue ranked ahead of Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University and the University of Southern California, and Big Ten schools such as the University of Nebraska, the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan, in the top 10.

“Continuing recognition of our online engineering programs is a strong indicator we are on track to maximize the impact of our land-grant mission,” said Arvind Raman, Purdue’s John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering. “Innovative online education that spans geography and life stages is key to our efforts to expand student opportunities and excel at meeting workforce needs for well-prepared and diverse engineering talent.” 

In the College of Education, learning design and technology is No. 10, educational administration is ranked No. 11 and special education is ranked No. 13.

These rankings keep the college No. 1 in Indiana and in the top 5% of online master’s in education programs in the nation out of the listed universities.

“This recent recognition validates the extraordinary efforts of our faculty and confirms our leadership in delivering quality, faculty-designed and faculty-delivered online learning,” said Phillip J. VanFossen, interim dean of the College of Education.

Purdue is engaged in an initiative to deliver at scale high-quality online programs that serve a variety of students, working professionals and corporate partners with offerings that address high-need, high-demand areas and are accessible, affordable and demonstrably beneficial.

“Continuous, lifelong learning is now a fact of life in many professions today, engineering prominent among them,” said Dimitrios Peroulis, senior vice president for Purdue University Online. “Our online master’s degrees are one way we make the same rigorous Purdue training offered on our flagship campus available anytime, anywhere. And we are regularly adding online programs that address the deep societal need for workforce training in areas such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.”

Organizers of the annual U.S. News rankings analyze data on factors such as the quality of students entering a program and its legitimacy in the job market; faculty credentials and training; online teaching practices that help students stay enrolled and graduate in a timely fashion; how the programs employ technologies to engage students in online classes and labs and allow them flexibility; and the quality of student support services, career guidance and financial aid resources.

In addition, U.S. News conducts a peer assessment survey of high-ranking academic officials —including deans and top online learning leaders — as an important element of its rankings.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study at Purdue across modalities and locations, including nearly 50,000 in person on the West Lafayette campus. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 13 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis, the new Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, and Purdue Computes — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives .  

Writer: Greg Kline, [email protected]

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