PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Occupational Health Psychology in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Earning a doctorate in I/O psychology equips you to tackle workplace challenges using psychological principles and enhance employee well-being.

Our doctoral program integrates theoretical knowledge, research skills, and practical applications to ensure your professional growth. The curriculum includes core topics in personnel psychology, organizational behavior, and research methods, along with broader psychological concepts like social psychology, group processes, and cognitive science.

Outside lectures, you'll collaborate with professors on research initiatives, thesis development, and independent studies. Practical training opportunities include internships with leading organizations like Dow Chemical Company, Steelcase, Dow Corning, or ICF International.

Upon graduation, you'll possess the expertise to design, execute, and assess HR initiatives using organizational psychology frameworks. You'll emerge prepared to make meaningful contributions to workplace psychology research and practice.