Master program in Social and Organizational Psychology

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1 Master program in Social and Organizational Psychology Henk Staats November 8, 2013

2 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

3 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

4 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

5 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

6 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

7 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

8 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

9 Social & Organizational Psychology Social psychology: individuals - groups

10 The importance of the group Cultural diversity Organizational commitment Conflict Fairness Collective vs. Individual interests Discrimination Environmental threats Power Leadership Pro-environmental behavior Morality Persuasion

11 Social and Organisational Psychology Understanding individuals by understanding groups What do we study for? Career prospects Consultancy Human Resources Management Training group dynamics Leadership development Public relations Conflict mediation Public campaigns Researcher

12 Where do we get experience? Examples of Internships at SOP Shell International BV, Dept Learning Strategy and Innovation of Human Resources, Den Haag Hays Assessment & Development Albert Heijn BV, Zaandam Tabula Rasa Communicatieadvies, Den Haag ING, Dept. Leadership and Change, Amsterdam Randstad Holding NV, Learning Development Group, Human Resources, Amsterdam Achmea, EuroCross Assistance

13 What and how do we study? Core issues Interdependence and Identification Individual group Theory and application

14 What and how do we study? Core domains Theory and application Social behavior Organizational behavior Economic behavior Environmental behavior

15 What and how do we study? Activities Learn and practice Learning new insights Combining views Mastering skills Thesis Internship Mentor

16 What and how do we study? Structure Master Programme S&O (MSc) (60 ECTS)

17 Master Programme Social and Organizational Psychology (MSc) 60 ECTS (Two semesters)

18 Getting into the Program Three ways After a bachelor in psychology from Leiden After a bachelor program at other Dutch university As an international student

19 Entry requirements (sept, febr) Students from BSc Psychology at Leiden University: Advanced knowledge in domain of specialisation (Verdiepingscursus level 400, 10 EC) Students from BSc Psy programs at other universities, in NL or abroad: Advanced knowledge in domain of specialisation + methodology/statistics equivalent to BSc-3 level at Leiden University English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) Students from adjacent bachelor programs: via selective pre-master program (60 EC)

20 Master Programme in Social and Organizational Psychology (MSc) Mandatory courses Elective courses Research methods Thesis proposal + Thesis Internship 15 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 20 ECTS 10 ECTS 60

21 Master Programme in Social and Organizational Psychology (MSc The social psychology of organizational behavior (10) Intergroup relations (5) Mandatory (15 ECTS) Electives (10 ECTS) Research methods (5) Thesis proposal + (Twice annually; starting September and February) Thesis (20 ECTS) Internship (10 ECTS)

22 Master Programme in Social and Organizational Psychology (MSc Fall semester: -Motivation, Power, Leadership - Environmental Psychology Fall and Spring semester: - Psychology of Economic Behavior - Mediation Skills Mandatory (15 ECTS) Research methods (5 ECTS) Thesis proposal + Thesis (20 ECTS) Internship (10 ECTS)

23 Master Programme in Social and Organizational Psychology (MSc Mandatory (15 ECTS) Applied Data Analysis (Twice annually, each semester) Electives (10 ECTS) Research methods (5 ECTS) Thesis proposal + Thesis (20 ECTS) Internship (10 ECTS)

24 Master Programme in Social and Organizational Psychology (MSc Mandatory (15 ECTS) Electives (10 ECTS) Clearly structured development of thesis proposal Thesis: research execution Internship: professional experience Research methods (5 ECTS) Thesis proposal + Thesis (20 ECTS) Internship (10 ECTS)

25 Research in Social and Organizational Psychology Methods used Interviews Surveys Field experiments Observations Physiological measures Laboratory experiments Technical support Mobile lab / laptops Video lab Physiological lab Computer labs

26 Research in Social and Organizational Psychology: Just some titles of recent Master Theses Happiness and the environment Littering at Curacao: an intervention study Family dynamics Fear at the dentist s practice

27 Frequently Asked Questions Can I take courses in a different order? Can I combine my thesis and internship? When will I complete my degree?

28 Frequently Asked Questions Can I take courses in a different order? always start with mandatory courses Can I combine my thesis and internship? on approval When will I complete my degree? within 12 months (but limit competing activities)

29 Frequently Asked Questions How to find an internship? When to start searching for an internship? Can I do an extended internship?

30 Frequently Asked Questions How to find an internship? personal network (data base backup) When to start searching for an internship? soon: after three months in the program Can I do an extended internship? yes, but complete degree requirements first

31 Thank you and good luck! This presentation can be found at the Faculty s website: