Want to better understand the workplace?
By using scientific methods and psychological theory, organizational psychologists make teams more productive, employee selection methods more effective and unbiased, and workplaces safer.
The MSU Organizational Psychology program has world-class faculty members who have made an impact in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and in practical application in workplaces around the world.
We are proud of the outstanding Ph.D. alumni who are succeeding in both academia and practitioner roles and shaping workplace-related public policies.
Our philosophy
Our goal is to provide Ph.D. level training to students who intend to obtain faculty positions in universities or research-oriented positions in major corporations, government, or other organizations. Our program provides a strong background in psychology and quantitative methods, as well as organizational psychology curriculum.
Unique to our program is the excellent working relationships we have with the Department of Management, Eli Broad College of Business, and with the School of Labor and Industrial Relations. Students and faculty from these programs collaborate frequently in joint projects.
