Concentrations

Pursue your passion with a focused area of study.

We are excited to offer two concentrations where you can focus your training and gain the specific skills to meet your indivual career goals.

Organizational Development and Change Concentration

The Organizational Development and Change concentration within the Master of Organizational Psychology program will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills essential for leading transformative change within organizations. This concentration integrates the following 3-credit courses to provide a comprehensive understanding of whole-system diagnosis, intervention, and leadership dynamics in the context of organizational development. Members of this concentration will graduate from the MAOP program not only with important skills, but also with the confidence to implement long-lasting and positive change within organizations. 

ORG OP550 - Advanced Methods for Whole-System Diagnosis 
ORG OP555 - Integrated Organizational Intervention and Evaluation
ORG OP560 - Psychology of Leadership Dynamics in Organizations

Talent Management Concentration

The Talent Management concentration within the Master of Organizational Psychology program will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in strategic workforce planning and development. This concentration integrates the following 3-credit courses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the talent management life cycle in creating a high performing, healthy, and equitable organizational culture. You will gain knowledge and skills in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent to advance organizational strategy. Organizations are successful when employees are valued. Graduates of the talent management concentration will be able use their skills in personnel development to improve the functionality of their organizations.

ORG OP580 - Introduction to Talent Management Systems and Strategy
ORG OP585 - Talent Stewardship: Unlocking Pathways to Higher Potential 
ORG OP590 - Learning and Development: Empowering Organizational Growth