In today’s business world, effectively aligning
the aspirations of the organization with the needs
of the employee takes skill. To achieve successful
organizational development within the workplace,
the principles of psychology are applied to personnel,
administration, management, sales, and marketing
problems. The field of Industrial & Organizational
Psychology spans many areas including policy planning,
organizational development, and employee screening
and training.
- Organizational Effectiveness is a growing
and in-demand area, with many opportunities for
advancement
- The number of persons employed in I/O related occupations,
across all industries, is expected to increase
by 20.4% from 2004 to 2014*
- Learn to reorganize the work setting to improve
worker productivity
- Work with others to facilitate organizational
development and change
Career / Salary Information**
Designed as career enhancement for experienced
professionals, a Master of Arts in I/O Psychology
with a specialization in Organizational Effectiveness
from The Chicago School can help you reach your
career goals. The following is a sample of advanced
career options:
Effectiveness Management Analyst (Logistics) - $53,689 (25th percentile)
Conducts analysis on work procedures and recommends changes
to improve the effectiveness of the organization's management. Provides
management with studies on ways to increase efficiency. Is familiar with
a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety
of tasks. A high degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically
reports to a manager or head of a unit.
Organizational Development Consultant (Training) - $74,940 (25th percentile)
Reviews, designs, and develops all aspects of a company's organizational
development function. Develops training programs, facilitates implementation
of appropriate change management initiatives, and reviews current development
programs to ensure adherence to company goals. Responsible for continually
building the company's stock of human capital and encouraging employee
development. Measures performance to gauge success of programs. Is familiar with
a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree
of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.
Leadership Development Manager (Human
Resources) - $80,708 (25th percentile)
Manages, designs and implements policies and procedures relating
to leadership development. Facilitates implementation of appropriate
change management initiatives associated with organizational transition
activities. Supports the goal of establishing the human capital of the
organization as a critical component in accomplishing business goals.
Generally manages a group of training specialists. Relies on experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to an executive.
Why The Chicago School?
The Chicago School lends more than 25 years of
expertise to the field of human behavior and psychology.
Our Master of Arts in I/O Psychology with a specialization
in Organizational Effectiveness program offers
working professionals an opportunity to advance
their careers through a graduate-level learning
experience built upon The Chicago School's expertise
and commitment to understanding human behavior
as it relates to organizational psychology.
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
believes that multicultural awareness and culturally
sensitive therapeutic approaches are critical
to the successful practice of professional psychology.
- Innovative distance learning format allows
you to maintain your full-time responsibilities.
- Complete your graduate certificate in
approximately five months or a full master’s
degree in approximately 20 months.
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