Master of Applied Psychology College of Social Sciences and Communication University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UALR Program Change Form 1

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1 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Master of Applied Psychology College of Social Sciences and Communication University of Arkansas at Little Rock The UALR Psychology Department is proposing to reactivate its Master of Applied Psychology program effective Fall Attached is the necessary documentation; organized as follows. UALR Program Change Form 1 Arkansas Department of Higher Education Letter of Notification 2 Justification for Reactivation for the Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) 3 MAP Curriculum Outline and Sample 2-Year Plan of Study 5 Appendix A: Analysis of I-O Programs by Neighboring State Institutions, Aspirational Institutions, and CUMU Institutions A-1 Appendix B: UALR Psychology Current Student and Alumni Survey Summary B-1 Appendix C: Letter of Interest and Commitment for Interdisciplinary Collaboration C-1 Appendix D: New Catalog Copy and Old Catalog Copy (Updates/modifications summarized for UALR Curriculum Committees) D-1 Appendix E: MAP Curriculum Alignment with SIOP Competencies E-1 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS (O) (F)

2 University of Arkansas at Little Rock New Program or Program Changes (See Online Instructions - Log # (Provost Office use only) 1. General Information (Must be completed by all) a. Originating Person b. Contact Person s c. Contact Phone d. Date John Faucett jmfaucett@ualr.edu /10/14 e. Department/Program f. College/School (Select from dropdown list) Psychology e. Type of Program Change (Select from dropdown list) Other f. Explanation (i.e., brief description, role and scope, etc.) CSSC Reactivation of an already existing program for Fall 2015; updating admission requirements to reflect new GRE scores; addition of a conditional admission category; reduction of overall hours from 45 to 41/ Program Information a. Title Master of Applied Psychology b. Justification (i.e., demand/availability of students, need, etc.) See Justification for Reactivation (attached) c. End Program in FallSemester (Year) d. Stop Admitting Students in Fall Semester (Year) e. Notify Students in Fall Semester (Year) These dates are important in order to set restrictions in BANNER. Additional Comments: Anticipated admitting students for Fall Approval Process 1. Department Chair Signature Date 5. Graduate Council Chair Signature Date 2. College/School Curriculum Committee Chair Signature Date 6. Graduate School Dean Signature Date 3. College/School Dean Signature Date 7. Provost Signature Date 4. Undergraduate Council Chair Signature Date 8. Chancellor Signature Date For Provost Office use only Date received: Date added to Banner: Date copies mailed: Date Catalog changed: Date added to Curriculum Report: CIP Code: Dates Accomplished U of A approval: ADHE approval: Code requested: Entered in DB: AVC: Note: Program proposal and advance notice information should be attached for new programs. Current as of 9/2014 (All others are obsolete)

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4 LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 6 Inactive/Reactivate Program 1. Institution submitting request: University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2. Contact person/title: Karen Wheeler, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, 3. Phone number/ address: (501) / kjwheeler@ualr.edu 4. Proposed effective date: August 17, Title of degree program: Master of Applied Psychology 6. CIP Code: Degree Code: Reason for proposed action: Inactive status (Program on inactive status for 5 years will be removed from the AHECB approved program inventory, and cannot be reactivated with a Letter of Notification) -Provide the number of students enrolled in program and projected program completion date: -How will students in the inactive program be accommodated? -Provide documentation of written notification to students currently enrolled in program. _X_ Reactivate program (inactive status less than 5 years) -Provide reason for proposed action -Provide curriculum outline List of new courses/descriptions Total semester credit hours required: Attached 9. Institutional curriculum committee review/approval date: 10. Provide additional program information if requested by ADHE staff. President/Chancellor Approval Board of Trustees Notification Chief Academic Officer: Date: Date: Date:

5 3 Justification for Reactivation of the Master of Applied Psychology College of Social Sciences and Communication University of Arkansas at Little Rock Need: Currently, there is no graduate program offering degrees in the area of Industrial-Organizational Psychology in the state of Arkansas. The closest approximation is a Ph.D. in Management at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. This program is a doctoral program in Management out of the Walton School of Business. The Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP) reports that 100% of the UARK program graduates go on to academic positions in colleges and schools of business around the country. In addition to a lack of I-O Psychology preparation, there is no graduate Health Psychology program within the state. What we offer is an applied program where we prepare practitioner-scholars who, upon graduation would go into public and private sectors of industry within the state or go on to pursue doctoral education in related areas (See Appendix A. Tables 1 and 2 Analysis of I-O Programs by Neighboring State Institutions, Aspirational Institutions, and CUMU Institutions). Industry Needs: I-O Psychologists contribute to an organization s success by improving the performance, satisfaction, safety, health, and well-being of its employees through hiring practices, assessment, targeted training programs, organizational development, and management systems (SIOP, 2014). Recent industry trends in the United States workforce reveal the following: Chronic lack of competencies in STEM and communication fields; Aging workforce resulting in a loss of organizational experience and expertise; Increasing competition for specialized talent; Striving for innovation and technology; Increasing need to streamline the production line while maintaining a healthy organization. As a result of these industry trends, initiatives such as talent development and management, recruitment and retention of skilled personnel, workplace education and training, and long-range organizational planning have emerged as essential for organizations to thrive. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Industrial-Organizational Psychologists have a median income of $80,330. The projected job growth in this industry from is 53% which the Bureau described as much faster than average (U.S. Department of Labor, 2013). Based on these projections, Time Magazine special issue, Mastering Your Money: How to Thrive in Today s Economy listed I-O Psychology as one of the fastest growing jobs to watch over the next 10 years (Editorial, May 2014). Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Fastest growing occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition. Retrieved from (last updated January, 2014). Editorial: Where the jobs are (2014). [Special Issue] Time Magazine: Mastering Your Money, p. 36. Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP), (2014). Building better organizations: Industrialorganizational psychology in the workplace. American Psychological Association, Division 14. Retrieved from

6 4 Interest: In Spring 2014, a survey was administered to all UALR Psychology majors (current) and alumni who received a Bachelor s degree in Psychology from UALR. We received 85 completed surveys from current students and 165 completed surveys from alumni. The alumni were asked if, after receiving their Bachelor s degree if they went on to seek a graduate education. Over 40% indicated that they completed a graduate program either in Psychology or a closely related field. Another 13% said they were currently enrolled in a graduate program. Finally, almost 19% of the respondents said that they plan to pursue graduate education in the future. The current students were asked to rate their level of interest in pursuing graduate education. Over 85% of the respondents said that they were either Very Interested (62.34%) or Somewhat Interested (23.38%) to go on to graduate education. When asked to rate their interest in pursuing a graduate education at UALR, over 75% indicated that they were either Very Interested (50.00%) or Somewhat Interested (25.71%). These responses suggest that there is a demand among current students and alumni sufficient to successfully revive the program. (See Appendix B Current Student and Alumni Survey Summary) Potential for Interdisciplinary Collaborations Upon the reactivation of the Master of Applied Psychology program, the UALR Psychology department and the College of Business will propose an interdisciplinary 18-hour Graduate Certificate program. This GC would be designed as a professional development opportunity for Human Resource professionals for whom a Master s degree is not necessary or desired. Such a completion degree would provide these professionals with necessary advanced credit to meet new certification requirements. (See Appendix C Letter of Interest and Commitment for Interdisciplinary Collaboration)

7 5 Master of Applied Psychology Curriculum Outline College of Social Sciences and Communication University of Arkansas at Little Rock Program Requirements Comprehensive exams are required for both the I/O Psychology and the Health Psychology tracks unless the student chooses to pursue a thesis as an elective. A thesis is required for the Experimental Psychology track. Successful defense of a thesis or successful completion of comprehensive exams is required for graduation with a Master of Applied Psychology. All coursework can be completed at a reasonable pace across two calendar years; with an additional semester devoted to internship, practicum, or thesis. MAP Core All tracks require the following (11 hours): PSYC 7455 Research Methods and Design in Psychology PSYC 7340 Advanced Behavioral Statistics PSYC 5460 Psychological Tests: Composition and Interpretation I/O Psychology (Additional 30 hours) PSYC 5363 Organizational Psychology PSYC 5310 Counseling Psychology PSYC 5325 Personnel Psychology PSYC 7350 Training and Development PSYC 7361 Social Psychology PSYC 7371 Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology PSYC 7380 Human Factors Engineering PSYC 7369 Internship 6 hours electives Health Psychology (Additional 31 hours) PSYC 5300 Drugs and Behavior PSYC 5340 Shaping of Human Behavior PSYC 5385 Psychology and Public Health PSYC 7370 Health Psychology PSYC 7361 Social Psychology PSYC 7385 Introduction to Clinical Methods PSYC 7480 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 7369 Internship or PSYC 7398 Practicum in Applied Psychology 6 hours electives Experimental Psychology (Additional 31 hours): PSYC 7361 Social Psychology PSYC 7480 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 8600 Thesis 18 hours electives (to be selected with program coordinator to reflect area of emphasis)

8 6 Example 2-Year Plan of Study Industrial-Organizational Psychology Track Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Hours PSYC 7455 Research Methods and Design in Psychology PSYC 5325 Personnel Psychology 7 PSYC 7340 Advanced Behavioral Statistics PSYC 5363 Organizational Psychology 6 Summer 2016 PSYC 5460 Psychological Tests: Composition and Interpretation 3 hours Elective 7 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 PSYC 5310 Counseling Psychology PSYC 7380 Human Factors 6 PSYC 7371 Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology 3 hours Elective 6 Summer 2017 PSYC 7350 Training and Development PSYC 7361 Social Psychology 6 Fall 2017 PSYC 7369 Internship 3 41 hrs

9 A-1 UALR Master of Applied Psychology APPENDIX A: Analysis of I-O Programs by Peer Institution, Arkansas Institutions, and CUMU Institutions

10 Institution Program Primary Focus Number of Hours Req Master's Thesis Internship or Practicum # Students Degrees/Year Min GREV AVG GREV MIN GREQ AVG GREQ Min GPA AVG GPA Full Faculty PT Faculty Table 1. Analysis of I-O Programs by Neighboring State Institutions, Aspirational Institutions, and CUMU Institutions - Program Comparison George Mason University M.A. I-) Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 32 O E University of West Florida MA in I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 42 O E n/r 153 n/r University of Central Florida MS Psychology Applied 40 O R n/r 156 n/r University of Maryland, Balitmore M.A. I-O Psychology Mainly applied/practitioner 30 N R n/r 17 n/r n/r n/r n/r Middle Tennessee State University MA in I-O Psychology Mainly Applied 43 R R n/r University of Tennessee, Chattanooga MS I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 48 O R n/r 154 n/r 150 n/r University of Texas, Arlington MS Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 44 N R 24 n/r n/r 153 n/r University of Tulsa MA Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 42 O R 14 7 n/r 154 n/r Missouri State University MS I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 47 O R University of Nebraska, Omaha MA Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 36 R E 18 6 n/r 152 n/r 147 n/r University of North Carolina, Charlotte MA in I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 31 O O Cleveland State University M.A. I-O/Consumer 43 E E Florida Institute of Technology M.S. I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 45 O E Wayne State University MA Psychology Mainly Applied 30 N E 24 8 n/r 154 n/r Cal State, Sacramento MA in I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 3-yrs R E 40 5 n/r 156 n/r 146 n/r Indiana University, Purdue MS I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 30 R E Northern Kentucky University MS I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 45 O E Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville MA in I-O Psychology Scientist/Practitioner 42 R R n/r 151 n/r 152 n/r Programs at Members of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Programs at Neighboring State Institutions Aspirational Programs n/r = Program does not report data to SIOP n/a - Program does not include that component (SIOP, 2014)

11 Institution Program Teach Psych Teach Business Private Research Public Research Private Applied Public Applied Consulting Other Table 2. Analysis of I-O Programs by Neighboring State Institutions, Aspirational Institutions, and CUMU Institutions: Employment of Recent Graduates George Mason University M.A. I-) Psychology 0% 0% 25% 20% 0% 15% 35% 0% University of West Florida MA in I-O Psychology University of Central Florida MS Psychology University of Maryland, Balitmore M.A. I-O Psychology n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Middle Tennessee State University MA in I-O Psychology University of Tennessee, Chattanooga MS I-O Psychology University of Texas, Arlington MS Psychology n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r University of Tulsa MA Psychology Missouri State University MS I-O Psychology University of Nebraska, Omaha MA Psychology University of North Carolina, Charlotte MA in I-O Psychology Cleveland State University M.A Florida Institute of Technology M.S. I-O Psychology Wayne State University MA Psychology Cal State, Sacramento MA in I-O Psychology Indiana University, Purdue MS I-O Psychology Northern Kentucky University MS I-O Psychology Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville MA in I-O Psychology Members of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Neighboring state Aspirational Programs n/r = Program does not report data to SIOP n/a - Program does not include that component (SIOP, 2014)

12 B-1 UALR Master of Applied Psychology APPENDIX B: UALR Psychology Department current student and alumni survey summary (2014)

13 UALR Psychology Student Survey SurveyMonkey Q1 What is your current degree program? Answered: 85 Skipped: 0 Answer Choices Undeclared Psychology Major Psychology Minor (Other Major) Responses 0.00% % % 0 Total 85 Q3 How many hours have you completed towards your degree? Answered: 84 Skipped: 1 Answer Choices Less than 30 hours (Freshman) Between 30 and 60 hours (Sophomore) Between 60 and 90 hours (Junior) At least 90 hours (Senior) Post-Baccalaureate Responses 5.95% % % % % 2 Total 84 Q6 What would be your best guess of when you plan to graduate? Indicate semester and year. Answered: 82 Skipped: 3 Semester Spring Summer Fall Total Estimated graduation date 57.50% % % Year After 2020 Total Estimated graduation date 34.15% % % % % % % % 0 82 Q20 Rate your level of interest in pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology after completing your Bachelor's degree. Answered: 77 Skipped: 8 1 / 2

14 UALR Psychology Student Survey SurveyMonkey Very Interested Somewhat Interested Neutral Not Interested Total Average Rating Level of Interest 62.34% % % % Q21 Rate your level of interest in pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology at UALR. Answered: 70 Skipped: 15 Very Interested Somewhat Interested Neutral Not Interested Total Average Rating Level of Interest 50.00% % % % Q23 Rate your level of interest in completing a Master's degree in Psychology at UALR based on the following characteristics: Answered: 73 Skipped: 12 Very Interested Somewhat Interested Neutral Not Interested Total Average Rating 45 hour program that includes 9 hours of electives 43.06% % % % hour program with no option for electives 38.57% % % % Required thesis 20.83% % % % Required internship 42.25% % % % At least 50% of courses are offered online 44.44% % % % At least 25% of courses are offered online 30.56% % % % Courses offered in the evenings 45.83% % % % Flexible curriculum that includes interdisciplinary options 58.33% % % % Admissions requirement include Undergraduate GPA of % % % % / 2

15 UALR Psychology Alumni Survey SurveyMonkey Q4 Please tell us the psychology degree you received at UALR. (check all that apply) Answered: 158 Skipped: 15 Answer Choices B.A. Psychology Master's in Applied Psychology Responses % % 3 Total Respondents: 158 Q6 After you received your Bachelor's degree, did you go on to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology? Answered: 166 Skipped: 7 Answer Choices I am currently in a Psychology graduate program. I am currently in a graduate program in a different field. (please specify below) I enrolled in, but did not complete a graduate degree in Psychology. I enrolled in, but did not complete a graduate degree in a different field. (please specify below) I completed a graduate program in Psychology. I completed a graduate program in a different field. (please specify below) I plan to pursue graduate education sometime in the future. I do not plan to pursue graduate education. Responses 3.01% % % % % % % % 34 Total 166 Q8 How well do you think the undergraduate Psychology program at UALR prepared you for your graduate program. Answered: 98 Skipped: 75 Not at all prepared for graduate school (no label) (no label) Moderately prepared for graduate school (no label) (no label) Very well prepared for graduate school Total Average Rating (no label) 6.12% % % % % % % Q25 We are exploring the possibility bringing back the Master's program in Applied Psychology. How interested would you be in enrolling in this program at 1 / 3

16 UALR Psychology Alumni Survey SurveyMonkey UALR? Answered: 130 Skipped: 43 Answer Choices Not interested because I already have a Master's degree. Not interested because I do not want a Master's degree. I would be somewhat interested. I would be very interested in such a program. Responses 35.38% % % % 18 Total 130 Q26 What is the probability of you enrolling in our Master's in Applied Psychology program if...: Answered: 74 Skipped: 99 Highly likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Highly unlikely Total the program was 45 hours (including 9 hours of electives) 12.68% % % % the program was 36 hours (with no option for electives) 23.61% % % % the program required a thesis option 11.11% % % % the program required an internship 17.81% % % % the program was mostly online 38.36% % % % the program was 50% online 20.83% % % % the program was 25% online 6.85% % % % Q27 If you are interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology, what would you consider to be challenges that you would have to overcome before you would enroll in a program? (check all that apply) Answered: 62 Skipped: 111 Answer Choices Family obligations Financial constraints Transportation Responses 35.48% % % 3 2 / 3

17 UALR Psychology Alumni Survey Little professional incentive or reward SurveyMonkey 35.48% 22 Total Respondents: 62 Q29 If you were interested in enrolling in a Master's program in Psychology at UALR, what characteristics would you like us to consider as we develop the structure of the program? (check all that apply) Answered: 72 Skipped: 101 Very important Somewhat important Not important Total Daytime courses 37.14% % % Evening courses 69.57% % % 6 69 Online courses 70.42% % % 7 71 Combination online and face-to-face courses (hybrid) 59.15% % % Opportunities to work with faculty on independent research projects % % % 8 69 Opportunities to participate in field based experiences (e.g., internship, practicum, consultation) 67.14% % % 7 70 Different curriculum tracks for students who want to pursue Ph.D. versus going into the field % % % / 3

18 C-1 UALR Master of Applied Psychology APPENDIX C: Letters of Interest and Commitment for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

19 9/10/2014 UALR Mail - Joint GC with COB Amanda Nolen <alnolen@ualr.edu> Joint GC with COB Sonya Fontenot Premeaux <sfpremeaux@ualr.edu> To: Amanda Nolen <alnolen@ualr.edu> Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 11:46 AM Amanda, Thanks for meeting with me this morning. I am very excited about the possibility of a joint graduate certificate in human resource management/i O psychology. I routinely get inquiries about our MBA program from students interested in human resources and from those who do not want to pursue an MBA but do want to take some HR courses. We offer several graduate-level HR courses, but not enough to offer an 18-hour graduate certificate. Our current graduate certificate in management does allow students to concentrate in HR, but it is not eligible for financial aid because it is only 12 hours. This creates a financial hurdle for many. I envison a joint 18-hour graduate certificate which requires students to take management and psychology courses. With the courses that both programs already have on the books, we can create a quality program that allows students options to take electives in management and/or psychology. My experience with the HR managers in the area indicates to me that many would welcome an opportunity to complete a graudate program that is eligible for financial aid but that is not a full degree program. I will get started with my ideas for the curriculum and look forward to seeing what you come up with. Sonya Sonya F. Premeaux, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, College of Business University of Arkansas at Little Rock Follow me on Like our Facebook page 1/1

20 D-1 UALR Master of Applied Psychology APPENDIX D: New Catalog Copy and Old Catalog Copy (Updates/modifications summarized for UALR Curriculum Committees)

21 1 Master of Applied Psychology General Overview The Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) program offers preparation for careers in industrial/organizational and health psychology. The program may also serve students seeking a master s degree as preparation for doctoral study in an area of experimental psychology (e.g., social, cognitive, or developmental psychology) as well as students who wish to teach at the community college level. More information about the program, the faculty, and student opportunities is available at Program Tracks The Master of Applied Psychology is offered in three areas of concentration: (1) industrial/organizational psychology, (2) health psychology, and (3) general experimental psychology. The industrial/organizational track (41 hours) focuses on the application of psychological methods and theories in business and organizational settings. This track stresses personnel selection, personnel program evaluation, training, and organizational development. The health psychology track (42 hours) prepares individuals to pursue careers at the master s level in the field of health psychology or behavioral medicine. Health psychology is concerned with providing educational, scientific, and professional contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, as well as the prevention and treatment of illness and related dysfunction. The experimental psychology track (42 hours) prepares students who intend to apply to Ph.D. programs in an area of experimental psychology (e.g., social, cognitive, or developmental psychology). It is also intended for those who wish to teach psychology at the community college level. Admission Requirements Regular Admission: Each year, we will accept between students into the Master s program. To be considered for admission, you must meet the following requirements: 1. Completion of a bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate program; 2. Maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or 3.0 in undergraduate degree; 3. Completed at least 3 hours of undergraduate psychology coursework with an understanding of the broad field of psychology; 4. Completed undergraduate course work (at least 6 hours) in statistics and research methods receiving at least a B in each of those courses; 5. Received at least the following on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 151 GRE-Verbal and 146 GRE-Quantitative Reasoning with at least a 3.5 on the Analytical Writing. Conditional Admission: Occasionally, otherwise qualified prospective students might not meet the criteria related to undergraduate coursework or GRE scores. Materials will be reviewed by the program faculty for individual merit. Students may be admitted conditionally with the provision that they take and pass with at least a B up to 6 hours specified by the program coordinator during their first semester (e.g., PSYC 7330 Advanced General Psychology, EDFN 7304 Basic Statistics, etc.). These courses would be considered developmental and not count towards the overall Master s degree requirements. Students admitted on a conditional basis are not eligible for scholarships through the department until they are admitted regularly.

22 2 Application Procedures The following materials should be submitted to the UALR Graduate School when applying to the Master s in Applied Psychology program. UALR Graduate School Application. This may be completed online at Undergraduate transcripts. Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores. Scores must be from within the last 5 years. Letter of Intent. Applicants must submit a letter of intent describing the field or specialty within psychology for which they are seeking graduate preparation. Their letter should also include a description of how the proposed training relates to the applicant s career goals. Letters of Recommendation. Applicants should obtain three letters of recommendation from college or university faculty familiar with the applicant s academic work. These letters should be on college or university letterhead and sent directly to the UALR Graduate School. All materials may be mailed to UALR Graduate School, S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR or ed to gradschool@ualr.edu. Applications for admission to the MAP program are evaluated on a competitive basis by the program faculty and acceptance is conferred to the most qualified applicants. Fulfilling admission prerequisites and requirements is necessary to be considered, but does not guarantee acceptance. Applications for admission should be received by the UALR Graduate School by March 15 for students anticipating beginning the following fall semester. Applications received after March 15 will be considered as long as space is available. Program Requirements Comprehensive exams are required for both the I/O Psychology and the Health Psychology tracks unless the student chooses to pursue a thesis as an elective. A thesis is required for the Experimental Psychology track. Successful defense of a thesis or successful completion of comprehensive exams is required for graduation with a Master s of Applied Psychology. MAP Core All tracks require the following (11 hours): PSYC 7455 Research Methods and Design in Psychology PSYC 7340 Advanced Behavioral Statistics PSYC 5460 Psychological Tests: Composition and Interpretation I/O Psychology (Additional 30 hours) PSYC 5363 Organizational Psychology PSYC 5310 Counseling Psychology PSYC 5325 Personnel Psychology PSYC 7350 Training and Development PSYC 7380 Human Factors Engineering PSYC 7361 Social Psychology PSYC 7371 Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology PSYC 7369 Internship 6 hours electives Health Psychology (Additional 31 hours) PSYC 5385 Psychology and Public Health

23 3 PSYC 5340 Shaping of Human Behavior PSYC 7370 Health Psychology PSYC 5300 Drugs and Behavior PSYC 7385 Introduction to Clinical Methods PSYC 7361 Social Psychology PSYC 7480 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 7369 Internship or PSYC 7398 Practicum in Applied Psychology 6 hours electives Experimental Psychology (Additional 31 hours): PSYC 7361 Social Psychology PSYC 7480 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 8600 Thesis 18 hours electives (to be selected with program coordinator) Financial Aid A limited number of graduate assistantships are available across campus and in the Psychology department. Application for one of these assistantships should be made during the general application process. There are several scholarship opportunities available to students. Information on these scholarship opportunities is available from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Graduation Requirements Successful completion of degree requirements with a GPA of 3.0 or greater Sufficient level of mastery, as determined by successful performance on the comprehensive examination administered at the completion of the MAP program; OR successful defense of a Master s Thesis

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28 Summary of Curriculum Updates/Modifications from Old Graduate Catalog Copy 1. Reduced program from 45 hours to 41 (I-O) or 42 (Health or Exp.) hours. 2. Updated GRE scores to reflect the new scale. 3. Addition of a conditional admission option. 4. Clarified and simplified the language related to admission requirements and application procedures. 5. Deleted two courses from the MAP Core (required) courses: PSYC 7345 and PSYC 7373.

29 E-1 UALR Master of Applied Psychology APPENDIX E: MAP Curriculum Alignment with SIOP Competencies

30 PSYC 7320 Adv. General Psych. PSYC 5310 Counseling Psych. PSYC 5325 Personnel Psych. PSCY 5360 Psychological Tests: Comp. and Interp. PSYC 5363 Organizational Psych. PSYC 7340 Adv. Beh. Stats PSYC 7350 Training & Dev. Elective: PSYC 7361 Social Psych. PSYC 7371 Prof. Ethics & Issues PSYC 7380 Human Factors PSYC 7455 Research Methods & Design PSYC 7380 Internship Elective: PSYC 7330 Grad. Seminar Elective: MGMT 7345 Employment Law Elective: MGMT 7210 Mgmt of Human Capitol Electives: MGMT 7341 Human Resource Mgmt Electives: MGMT 7340 Collective Bargaining UALR Master's of Applied Psychology Program Alignment Across SIOP Competencies for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists at the Master's Level A competency based approach is recommended by the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP). These competencies focus on outcomes of training, and on the knowledge, skills, behavior, and capabilities necessary to function as a master's I-O practitioner. Competency I. Core Psychological Domains (For conditional admission if not acquired in undergraduate - does not apply towards Master's requirements) History and Systems of Psychology Fields of Psychology II. Data Collection and Analysis Skills Research Methods Statistical Methods/Data Analysis III. Core Industrial-Organizational Domains Ethical, Legal, and Professional Contexts Measurement of Individual Differences Criterion Theory and Development Job and Task Analysis Employee Selection, Placement, and Classification Performance Appraisal and Feedback Training (Theory, Program Design, and Evaluation) Work Motivation Attitude Theory Small Group Theory and Process Organization Theory Organizational Development IV. Additional Industrial-Organizational Domains (desirable but not essential) Career Development Theory Human Performance/Human Factors Consumer Behavior Compensation and Benefits Industrial and Labor Relations