The scientist-practitioner program prepares high-quality professionals with a foundation in theories, methods, and research findings of basic and applied psychology and with the skills to effectively apply this knowledge in private and public sector organizations. Graduates are trained to work in various activities for improving an organization?s effectiveness, to conduct research and be sophisticated consumers of research, and to pursue doctoral level training.
The??programme offered by Eastern Kentucky University?is an online program including coursework in research methods, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, and professional skills. The capstone course serves the dual purpose of allowing students to integrate knowledge and skills developed through course work and put into practice in real-world work situations.?
The program prepares graduates to work in a variety of areas, including: human resource management, consulting, data analysis, employee recruitment and selection, testing and development, training and development, performance appraisal and development, organizational development, change management, job design and evaluation, compensation and benefits, among others.
The Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University offers a stimulating and sup?portive environment for graduate study. Students are encouraged to collaborate with faculty in research and other academic and professional activities.
Careers
Where Are Recent Graduates of the Program Employed?
- Brown-Forman
- Bluegrass?Community and Technical?College
- Select International, Inc.
- Mercer
- University of Kansas
- Olympic Steel
- Forfeiture Support Associates
- Catholic Health Initiatives
- KellyOCG
- Mansfield Oil Company
- KentuckyOne Health
- Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing
- Eastern Kentucky University
- U.S. Department of State
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