Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Farmingdale State College is proud to announce a new degree program: Bachelor
of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The program focuses on developing a
student's ability to use the core knowledge and analytical skills of the
discipline to promote productive worker activities in the business world.
Students will learn the concepts and foundations of industrial/organizational
psychology including personnel management, organizational behavior, and
organizational development. The program's objectives are to prepare students
for meaningful and rewarding entry level positions in business and human
resource management or to prepare students to attend graduate school in
psychology and other related areas.



To enhance organizational performance and functioning, modern organizations
have increased their hiring of individuals with expertise in
industrial/organizational psychology. The Bachelor of Science in Applied
Psychology will prepare students for employment in the exciting and growing
field of helping organizations to maximize the talents and contributions of
their employees.



The Long Island region continues to experience the shortage of skilled
personnel that is both essential to efficient business operation as well as
necessary for the development of a competitive advantage worldwide. Graduates
of this new "hands on" Applied Psychology program will have learned the
skills necessary to help businesses efficiently recruit, develop, and
organize their human resources. Commensurate with the expectations of a BS in
Applied Psychology and with the current requirements of entry level jobs in
the area of industrial/organizational psychology, students will be required
to successfully complete an applied research project or an internship.



To keep up with new technology, global competition and the overall rate of
organizational change required to remain competitive, many companies are
seeking individuals with expertise in industrial/organizational psychology.
As the demand increases, so do the number of jobs in this field. According to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics, industrial/organizational psychology is
likely to remain competitive now and in the future. (www.bis.gov)