Overview
Key facts:
- This non-thesis option, referred to as the Personnel program, is designed for students who do not plan to enter a doctoral program and whose interests lie primarily in Industrial/Organizational psychology.
- Students admitted to the Psychology program of The University of Akron can take courses in major areas of I/O Psychology, including psychometric theory and testing, personnel selection and performance evaluation, research methods, organizational psychology, motivation and leadership, information processing, training and organizational development, macro-organizational psychology, attitudes and values, industrial gerontology, and legal issues relevant to I/O.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychological Tests & Measurements
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychological Disorders of Children
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Theory
- Psychology of Small Group Behavior
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Liberal Arts View 813 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GRE (General test)
- Three letters of recommendation attesting to success in the field and probable academic success at the master's level
- Personal statement
- Vita outlining educational and professional experiences
Tuition Fee
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International
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Akron
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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