The curriculum of the Industrial/Organizational graduate program is consistent with the Guidelines for Education and Training at the Doctoral Level in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, prepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Division 14 of the American Psychological Association.)

The program is based on the view that an industrial-organizational psychologist is both a scientist and a practitioner:

• The industrial-organizational psychologist uses psychological perspectives and scientific research to develop and evaluate theories of work-related behaviors and organizational processes.
• The industrial-organizational psychologist also uses a psychological perspective and scientific research to solve problems in a variety of work settings.

The program prepares students for:

• Teaching and research at the university level.
• Problem-solving at the individual, group, and organizational level in work settings.

For additional information about the I/O psychology program, to schedule an interview, or to ask about the status of your application, contact the Program Director:

Dr. Roseanne Foti
Department of Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg VA 24061-0436
540-231-5814
rfoti@vt.edu