Master of Arts in Psychology -- Organizational

Students who enroll in the Master of Arts in Psychology — Organizational program are typically (a) people who want to gain skills and competencies that will allow them to advance within their current corporate environment, or (b) people who are (or hope to be) internal consultants within their current corporate environment. Persons who are part of a private firm that provides external consultant services to business enterprises tend to seek doctoral level education. This program is designed for students who have experience working in organizations, but not necessarily a background in psychology.

The program builds a master level competency in understanding and intervening at the individual, group, and organizational level. Courses cover both theory and practice. Our faculty offer the combination of extensive first-hand leadership experience and the ability to link their experiences to appropriate theoretical frameworks, research findings and insights gained from consultations in a wide range of organizations.

For certain highly motivated students, it is possible to arrange a tutorial-oriented masters program in organizational psychology. In most residential courses, the assumption is that for every in-class contact hour, the student spends two hours outside of class in preparation, reading, reflection, research, and writing. In a masters tutorial setting, this ratio rises to 1:3. If you live some distance from Sacramento and are interested in such a program option, contact President William Bergquist (207-833-5124).

Program Brochure -- Master of Arts in Psychology