{"id":119572,"date":"2020-01-21T00:20:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T05:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=119572"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:44:59","slug":"unique-advantages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/psychology\/graduate-programs\/industrial-organizational-psychology\/unique-advantages\/","title":{"rendered":"What Sets Us Apart?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is important to consider multiple factors in determining your choice for graduate training. We are glad to assist you in your decision-making process and can point to a number of features supporting our program’s success.<\/p>\n

Rigorous and Balanced Curriculum<\/h2>\n

The I\/O curriculum<\/a> features a balance of method, industrial, and organizational topics covering the full range of the SIOP (2017) competency guidelines. We also offer specialized offerings in data science for R, labor law, business strategy, and machine learning. Program expectations are high, with most courses requiring integrative projects blending evidence-based thinking and practical considerations in presentations and consultation. We combine theory and application to ensure you have the scientific skills to succeed in applied research and the practical skills to succeed in the job market.<\/p>\n

Student Success<\/h2>\n
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Our graduates are well regarded in the region, securing a variety of challenging and meaningful roles both during and after school in Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, and government agencies. In the past few years, over 95% have secured full-time employment in jobs ranging from HR generalists and talent management specialists to consultants in leadership development, change management, compensation, test validation, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Examples of recent employers include Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, National Football League, KPMG, Korn Ferry, Johnson & Johnson, Foot Locker, Avid Budget Group, Panasonic, United Nations, and Port Authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Flexible and Affordable<\/h2>\n

Graduate classes are held at night (usually 2 nights per week) and late afternoon making attending school and working a real possibility. Tuition cost are relatively low compared to other institutions and most students complete the M.A. degree in two years taking nine credits per semester.<\/p>\n

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ also offers generous albeit competitive research and teaching assistantship packages<\/a> which provide full tuition remission and annual stipend. All admitted doctoral students and a portion of M.A. students typically qualify for either a research assistantship supporting faculty in lab management and study execution or as a teaching assistantship supporting faculty in course work.<\/p>\n

Data Science<\/h2>\n

Our program equips students with a strong foundation in both classical statistics and modern data science techniques. Students develop fluency in R and Python while learning skills that are increasingly in demand across industries. M.A. students have the option to earn an Advanced Quantitative Methods Certificate by completing additional quantitative coursework, enhancing their marketability in analytics-driven roles. Ph.D. students may pursue a formal concentration in Data Science, complementing their rigorous training in research methods and statistics. These offerings reflect our commitment to preparing graduates who can navigate and lead in data-rich organizational environments.<\/p>\n

Incredible Location<\/h2>\n

\nWe are located in one of the largest and most diverse business centers in the world. Students have many prospects for internships and job opportunities. Travel into New York City is facilitated by a train stop right on the university campus into Penn Station, New York so commuting and working in New York City is a definite possibility.\n<\/div>
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Diverse Expertise and Committed Faculty<\/h2>\n

Our core and affiliated faculty<\/a> members hold top credentials in their fields, publish frequently in top-tier outlets, teach all I\/O courses, and are active consultants, board members, and editors for books and journals. With eight core and supporting full-time faculty members, our I\/O program is one of the largest in the country thus providing students a range of opportunities to collaborate on numerous applied projects, conference presentations, and publications.<\/p>\n

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Valerie Sessa<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., New York University
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Jennifer Bragger<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., Temple University
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Kevin Askew<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., University of South Florida
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Cheryl Gray<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., University of South Florida
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Manuel Gonzalez<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., City University of New York
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Michael Bixter<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., Stony Brook University
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Mark Rose<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., University of South Florida
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Ana DiGiovanni<\/h4>\n

Ph.D., Columbia University
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