Students in the? program at Rider University?will gain a comprehensive understanding of the important contributions that organizational psychology plays in today?s workplace.
The?Organizational Psychology (LAS)?program focuses on the behavioral aspects of managing and supervising the human resources of an organization or business. You will learn the?key concepts of management and psychology, including perception and attitudes, employee motivation and engagement, and organizational leadership and power ? and gain an in-depth understanding of what makes employees and organizations function at their best.
Career Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the top of its list of 20-fastest growing occupations, with a projected growth rate of 53 percent between now and 2022.
Organizational psychologists are in demand because their expertise results in better hires, increased productivity, reduced turnover and lower labor costs. They can work as consultants to organizations, or serve in-house in a variety of jobs, including:
- Human resource officer
- Employee development manager
- Organizational development director
- Quality performance manager
- Organizational psychologist
- Testing specialist
- Compensation and benefits specialist
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