Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Occupational Health Psychology

Specialization

The I-O program offers a specialization in occupational health psychology (OHP). This is an interdisciplinary curriculum consisting of at least two seminars from Psychology (Occupational Health Psychology (required) and either Work-Family or Stress and Coping) and an extended 5-course minor from Public Health (e.g., Environmental and Occupational Health, Industrial Ergonomics, Safety and Health Administration, Social/Behavioral Science Applied to Health, Categorical Data Analysis, and Longitudinal Data Analysis). A number of nonclassroom training experiences/opportunities also are available through this program to enhance knowledge and skills in the OHP area. Requirements for the traineeship fit within the I-O requirements such as the minor, advanced methods electives, and 7 elective graduate courses. OHP students are required to take one OHP topic as part of their comprehensive examination.

The I-O program has been awarded a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) training grant to provide in depth interdisciplinary training in OHP. Our OHP program is part of the ±«Óãtv Sunshine Education and Training Center (ERC) in the ±«Óãtv College of Public Health. The grant provides stipends, tuition, conference travel, and research costs for students who are in the program.

Society for Occupational Health Psychology