M.A. Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Management and Human Resources Program
What is the I/O-MHR Program?
The Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Management and Human Resources Program (I/O-MHR) is for students preparing for administrative positions that do not require licensure. There is an emphasis on the integration of theory and practice. It is a 48 credit hour program which is normally completed in three years, however can be completed in two. This program does not prepare students for licensure as Professional Counselors or Marriage and Family Therapists.
How does the Program Progress?
The program has been crafted to provide a sequential experience for each student from knowledge base, to skill development, to application. Two content areas are addressed: a) psychological theory and practice and b)organizational psychology (e.g. motivation of employee's leadership styles, organizational development). There is an emphasis throughout the program on the integration of theory and practice.
Once students have a sound knowledge of psychological and organizational theory and appropriate skill training in the program, they obtain internship positions in line with organizational psychology. The typical placement is from 10 to 14 hours a week and runs for two academic semesters. The Philadelphia area, with a wide variety of organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to much smaller companies, is especially rich in practice possibilities. Internship sites have included:
- Asher & Company, Ltd.
- Bergen Briller Group, L.L.C.
- Fox 29 – WTXF – TV
- Northern Light Community Center
- Target Corporation
- U.S. Postal Service – Processing & Distribution Center
What are the degree requirements?
- 48 credit hours
- Written and oral comprehensive examinations
- 400 hours of supervised field experience
*No thesis required
Expected Outcomes
For most students, completion of the program will lead to employment in business organizations, consulting firms, or mental health settings.
Why study at La Salle?
La Salle has been training counselors and therapists since 1979. Its faculty is highly qualified and posses a wide range of disciplinary expertise. Its resources are extensive, including:
- Connelly Library – a state-of-the art library with extensive holdings in counseling and psychology.
- An Assessment Laboratory that contains a wide variety of testing materials and resources
- A Counseling Laboratory containing videotaping equipment and rooms with one-way mirrors for observation
- Affiliations with many nationally recognized agencies and clinics in the Philadelphia area
The thoroughness of La Salle’s training is widely recognized in the Philadelphia area and sets its graduates apart.
Location
A noteworthy feature of La Salle's I/O-Management & Human Resources Program is that it is offered in its entirety at two campuses:
- Main Campus, in Philadelphia (20th Street & Olney Avenue)
- Bucks County in the Newtown area
Some classes can be taken at the Montgomery County Campus in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Admission Requirements
Students are accepted into the program three times a year to begin their studies in the Fall, Spring or Summer semester.
To be eligible, students must present:
- Evidence of successful completion of a four year baccalaureate degree program, preferably in psychology, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Above average scores on either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). For applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, this requirement is optional.
- Two letters of recommendation from former faculty members or supervisors
- Statement of intent – a short statement of career goals and why you are choosing La Salle University for your graduate study
- A minimum of 15 hours of undergraduate psychology (this requirement may be met by taking additional graduate courses)
Life experience is valued and therefore some preference will be given applicants who present relevant work experience, either paid or volunteer.
John J. Rooney, Ph.D.
Director
Graduate Clinical Counseling Psychology
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1767 Fax (215) 951-5140
e-mail: psyma@lasalle.edu
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