Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
UConn's industrial and organizational psychology program focuses on studying and implementing psychological techniques and theories to analyze workplace behavior.
Professors collaborate directly with students to create tailored academic paths and research opportunities centered on either personnel management and organizational psychology or human factors and workplace design. Students frequently gain additional proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and workplace mental health studies.
Graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in psychological sciences at UConn can specialize in industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology. This concentration emphasizes using psychological approaches to examine professional environments and employee behavior. Participants collaborate with faculty to design customized curricula and research projects focusing on two primary specializations:
Workforce management and organizational behavior
Human-centered design and workplace optimization
The program also offers optional graduate certificates in workplace wellness, advanced statistical methods, or health psychology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications are for Ph.D. and certificate programs only. UConn does not offer a terminal master's degree in psychological sciences.
The Ph.D. in psychological sciences is a full-time program offered on the UConn Storrs campus.
Applicants are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, however, basic undergraduate-level courses in statistics, general psychology, and experimental psychology are recommended.
The GRE is no longer required, and GRE scores will not be considered for applications.
Receiving minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic test. (IELTS General Training and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE test.
Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from your instructors in psychology.
Please provide a personal statement (2-4 double spaced pages) that addresses the following points:
1. Describe how your interest in psychology developed. Include the influence of personal, professional and/or volunteer experiences on your interest.
2. What program are you applying for and why? Why at UCONN? What do you consider to be your personal strengths and limitations in relation to this program? What do you think you will add to the program and to the lab of your preferred advisor(s)?
3. Please describe your research experience, computer experience, and formal (e.g., statistical and/or other mathematical) training.
You do not need to provide three separate answers if the relevant information is incorporated into a longer personal statement. We are providing these suggested points to ensure that all applicants have the same information about how personal essays are reviewed.
Applicants must provide a copy of their resume or CV
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
The Ph.D. in psychological sciences is a full-time program offered on the UConn Storrs campus.
Applicants are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, however, basic undergraduate-level courses in statistics, general psychology, and experimental psychology are recommended.
The GRE is no longer required, and GRE scores will not be considered for applications.
Receiving minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic test. (IELTS General Training and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE test.
Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from your instructors in psychology.
Please provide a personal statement (2-4 double spaced pages) that addresses the following points:
1. Describe how your interest in psychology developed. Include the influence of personal, professional and/or volunteer experiences on your interest.
2. What program are you applying for and why? Why at UCONN? What do you consider to be your personal strengths and limitations in relation to this program? What do you think you will add to the program and to the lab of your preferred advisor(s)?
3. Please describe your research experience, computer experience, and formal (e.g., statistical and/or other mathematical) training.
You do not need to provide three separate answers if the relevant information is incorporated into a longer personal statement. We are providing these suggested points to ensure that all applicants have the same information about how personal essays are reviewed.
Applicants must provide a copy of their resume or CV
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Tuition
USD
40,746