MSIO Student Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Base in I/O Psychology

By the time of completion of the Master’s degree, students will:

1. Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in I/O psychology.
   a. Including (but not limited to) information related to the following topics:
   1. Measurement of Individual Differences
   2. Criterion Theory and Development
   3. Job and Task Analysis
   4. Employee Selection, Placement, and Classification
   5. Performance Appraisal and Feedback
   6. Training: Theory, Program Design, and Evaluation
   7. Work Motivation
   8. Attitude Theory; Small Group Theory and Process
   9. Organization Theory
   10. Organizational Development

Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking

By the time of completion of the Master’s degree, students will:

1. Use scientific reasoning to interpret I/O psychological findings.
2. Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving.
3. Interpret, design, and conduct I/O psychological research.
4. Appropriately apply and properly conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.

Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

By the time of completion of the Master’s degree, students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal implications of conducting research in and the practice of I/O psychology.

Communication

By the time of completion of the Master’s degree, students will:

1. Demonstrate effective writing skills.
2. Exhibit effective presentation skills.
3. Engage in active and meaningful discussion/dialogue on I/O psychological topics.

Professional Development

By the time of completion of the Master’s degree, students will:

1. Apply I/O psychological content and skills to succeed in professional and academic endeavors.
2. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and in group settings.
3. Develop meaningful professional direction for a career after graduation.