Applied Organizational Psychology

INTERN AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH NYC ORGANIZATIONS

Hofstra University’s PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology is the only doctoral program in applied organizational psychology on Long Island preparing you for a career in academia, business, industry, government, and other private and public domains. Internships provide practical hands-on experience applying scientific methods to solve problems related to individuals and groups at organizations in the New York City metropolitan area. Your dissertation research may be conducted in the lab, the field, or both. On average, this full-time PhD program takes three years to complete.

Program Highlights

Expert Faculty

Learn from faculty scholars who have research interests in diverse areas, including team diversity, job stress, conflict at work, workplace mistreatment, and cross-cultural issues.

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Proven Philosophy

The PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology program is based on the philosophy that researchers and practitioners benefit when they collaborate on problems of mutual interest.

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Relevant Experience

A major part of your training, including the internship, research courses, and doctoral dissertation, involves projects within organizations in the greater New York metropolitan area.

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Significant Outcomes

Develop expertise in applying research methods and statistics to practical problems in organizations and disciplines related to industrial/organizational psychology, human resources management and organizational behavior.

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Competitive Tuition

A PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University is an investment in your professional career. Our program is priced competitively and based on the graduate tuition rate per credit hour. Partial funding is provided to all incoming students

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Visit the Hofstra campus or connect with the graduate admission team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu, or call 516-463-4723.

To be considered for the PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology, you must have successfully completed a master’s degree or equivalent in one of the social sciences or in business at an accredited institution.

Start your application online where you can upload the following documents:

Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. You may initially submit unofficial copies of your transcripts for your application review, but official transcripts will be required once you are accepted into the program.
GRE is recommended but not required.
Two letters of recommendation.
Personal statement of interests and career intentions.
Personal interview with department member.

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International students: Please review additional admission requirements.

Apply to the PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology program at Hofstra by February 1st.

The PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology is awarded to students who successfully complete 96 hours of coursework with a cumulative GPA of B or better

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FACULTY PROFILES

Cong Liu

Dr. Cong Liu, Professor and Director of the PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology program, joined the faculty at Hofstra University in 2007. Her research focuses on workplace mistreatment in the United States and China; abusive workplace supervisors; stressors related to job dedication; and the role of job resources and organizational constraints.

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How to Apply

Earn the professional recognition and personal achievement you seek with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Whether you study online or on campus, full or part time, you will benefit from small class settings with nationally recognized faculty and a community of peers all contributing to a transformative learning experience. Questions? Call 516-463-4723 or email our graduate admission team at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.

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