Illinois Tech's I-O specialization track follows the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Guidelines for Education and Training.
Career Opportunities
The Industrial-Organizational Psychology programme from Illinois Institute of Technology prepares you for a range of careers including:
- University teaching
- Industry
- Government
- Consulting
In addition, many past students have presented and published their work.
Programme Structure
Research training is also an important aspect of your education. At Illinois Tech you will be educated in the scientific process of psychological research.
You will also complete six credit hours of internship, which is completed doing six months of part-time field work at one or two sites. You may choose to intern at a consulting firm or in the training division of human resources or personnel department of a major organization. The Chicago metropolitan area will provide you with ample choices for your internship experience.
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.2
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The Department of Psychology accepts Ph.D. applications for fall entrance only. Applications and supporting documents must be received by February 15. Minimum requirements for admission include:
- Bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework in psychology or a related field, including courses in statistics and research methods
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Minimum GRE 302 (at least 150 in both Verbal and Quant), 3.5 Analytic Writing
- Three letters of recommendation (two of which are from academics)
- Professional statement
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (uploaded directly into the online application system)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. International / Out-of-State: 46,502 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year). In-State / Domestic: 46,502 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year).
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,810–3,477 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. See programme website for details.
