呦乐园

Total Credit Hours: 36          Degree Format: Online

The Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology Graduate Program is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of psychology in the workplace.  Our mission is to develop highly skilled professionals, researchers, and leaders who apply psychological principles to improve organizational effectiveness, enhance employee well-being, and drive evidence-based decision-making in a diverse and evolving global workforce.  

Rooted in a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum, our program integrates foundational psychological theories with applied methodologies in areas such as personnel selection, performance management, leadership, organizational development, and human factors. Through a blend of instruction, research, and real-world practical experiences, students gain the expertise needed to address complex workplace challenges using ethical, data-driven, and innovative solutions.

We are committed to fostering a learning environment that prepares students to work effectively across cultures and industries.  Our faculty, who are both esteemed researchers and experienced practitioners, mentor students to develop the analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in academic, corporate, government, and nonprofit settings.

Through partnerships with organizations and professional associations, we provide opportunities for experiential learning, networking, and professional development.  Graduates of our program are equipped to become influential in their workplace and contribute meaningfully, driving positive change in workplaces and society at large.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Christopher Downing, email: cdowning@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5471

Department of Human Services Website

ADMISSION DEADLINES

• Fall Semester: April 1 (Priority); July 15 (Final)
• Spring Semester: July 1 (Priority); October 1 (Final)
• Summer Semester: No Admission

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field and demonstrate strong academic performance.

Online Graduate Application

• Application Fee (credit or debit card and e-checks accepted)
• Apply Online
• Applicants must submit an Online Graduate Application.  Official transcrips from a bachelor's degree-granting school in Psychology or related field and any graduate coursework, statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FROM YOUR BACHELOR'S DEGREE-GRANTING SCHOOL AND FROM ANY GRADUATE COURSEWORK.

• Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at 呦乐园 will be obtained by the Graduate School
• Must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
• Minimum bachelor's GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale.
• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field and demonstrate strong academic performance.
•  Relevant work or internship experience will be considered during the admissions process.

 Statement of Purpose

• 250-500 words in length.
• Must describe applicant's interest in the program and post-degree plans.
• Must demonstrate articulation, writing skills, and goals consistent with the outcomes of the program. 

Three Recommendations

• General Recommendation Form
• Please enter the name and email of your recommenders as you complete the application. Recommenders should receive an email inviting them to complete the recommendation. If the recommender cannot locate the email prompt they may submit their recommendation as an email attachment to gradschool@valdosta.edu. 
• Letters must be accompanied by the General Recommendation Form and submitted through the online recommendation system.

呦乐园 Medical Form

• The must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
• This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
• Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended 呦乐园 in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to en-sure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

Admission to this program requires 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology courses appropriate to the graduate major. These courses must include Fundamentals of Psychology, Statistical Methods in Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Tests and Measurements, and an upper-level psychology elective to be approved by the advisor.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 

International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required.  Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.

•  or : Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam or IELTS exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
• Certificate of Finances: The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document.  Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.
• Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.  This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc.  The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

• Regular Status
  • Minimum bachelor's GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
• Probationary Status
  • Minimum bachelor's GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 Scale 

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.

• Call Us: 229-333-5694 
• Email Us: gradschool@valdosta.edu
• Visit Us: Converse Hall (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Students must complete an application for graduation one semester prior to their expected graduation date.
2. Students must have a  3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) for graduation. No grade below a “C” will be credited toward the Master of Science of Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree.

RETENTION, DISMISSAL, & READMISSION POLICIES

The university faculty has the duty and responsibility to provide the public with ethical and competent practitioners. To achieve these goals, the university adopts selective admissions, retention, and graduation policies.  Accordingly, the faculty of Human Services has adopted requirements that candidates must meet in order to graduate from one of the department’s graduate programs. These requirements include that candidates must demonstrate professionally appropriate behavior and may be terminated for academic and non-academic reasons. Academic progress is determined by grades earned in the program of study for which the candidate is currently enrolled.

1. Candidates will be dismissed from the program if they accumulate three or more academic deficiency points. A grade of “C,” while credited toward the degree, will result in one deficiency point. A grade of “D” is two deficiency points; a grade of “F” or “WF” or “U” is three deficiency points;
2. If a candidate wishes to withdraw from a class with a grade of “WP,” it is the candidate’s responsibility to initiate and complete the withdrawal process prior to the midterm deadline. “W” grades do not affect academic deficiency points or grade point average.
3. No more than 6 semester hours of academic work may be transferred from another institution. Transfer credit will be evaluated after admission, by the academic department. To be eligible, credit must be no more than seven years old at the time of admission unless otherwise approved by the department.
4. After admission, courses taken more than seven years prior to the semester of degree completion cannot be used to meet graduate degree requirements unless otherwise approved by the academic department. 
5. If dismissed from the program, the student must wait a minimum of two semesters and obtain approval from the academic department, before applying for readmission. The academic program reserves the right to place specific conditions and contingencies on any offer of readmission. Readmission is not guaranteed and prior academic performance and conduct in the program will be considered.