Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CPIOP)
The Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is designed not only to provide advanced education for baccalaureate degreed professionals in the behavioral sciences, but also to provide other non-behavioral health graduates the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of existing knowledge within the discipline of psychology.
Specifically, this graduate certificate explores topics of interest to those who want to develop a solid foundation in the field of industrial/organizational psychology. Applications include business, human resources, and consultation settings. While pursuing the CPIOP, students are exposed to theoretical models which both reinforce and model humanely delivered, solution-focused skills, supported by industry-relevant scientific research.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation. As such, CalSouthern has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
- Credits Required: 18
- Cost Per Credit: $645
- Program Length: 1 year (full-time status)1
- Max Transfer Credits: 9 credits2
1Many factors can impact your time to completion such as course loads, course extensions or repetitions, transfer or proficiency credits, and approved leaves of absence. The program length provided does not include these adjustments.
2Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
What you’ll study
Promote the integration of practical psychological experience with formal academic learning.
Foster growth in intellectual accomplishment and an opportunity to develop an executive level perspective on practices in the behavioral sciences.
Promote the acquisition of psychological concepts, principles, standards, and processes as it relates to the behavioral sciences.
Encourage legal and ethical behavior as it relates to the behavioral sciences.
Encourage ethical behavior in regards to information technology skills as it applies to mental health environments.
Promote the analysis and evaluation of information critically and effectively.
Foster the integration of multicultural awareness of human diversity as it relates to the behavioral sciences.
Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Requirements
| Certificate Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 18 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE CPIOP | 18 |
Courses + Credits
CalSouthern’s Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is an 18-credit program comprised of the following six (6) required courses:
- PSY 7521Industrial/Organizational Psychology — 3 credits
- PSY 6508Culture and Diversity in Counseling — 3 credits
- PSY 6516Social Psychology — 3 credits
- PSY 7522Consulting in Business, Education, and Mental Health — 3 credits
- PSY 7529Myers-Briggs Type Indicator — 3 credits
- PSY 7761Interpersonal Conflict in the Workplace — 3 credits
View the University Catalog for full course descriptions, prerequisite information, and program details.
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Accreditation
California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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