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Are you interested in enrolling in a doctoral program at Grand Canyon University, but not sure which emphasis is the best fit for you? If you are passionate about psychology and interested in advancing your education, consider pursuing a PhD in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Grand Canyon University’s industrial and organizational psychology program gives learners the opportunity to study what motivates individual performance. Courses explore the psychology of leadership, along with the application of social and organizational principles to the business industry. Many learners who choose this program have a background in psychology, and look to further their career as a psychological researcher.
In the program, learners explore new approaches to understanding mental processes, including intelligence, reasoning, memory, motivation, and learning. Behavioral and social psychology are important topics in this program, helping learners expand their knowledge. The program focuses on the influence of mass communication on awareness and control, as well as group factors that affect individual behavior.
