Program Description
The Organizations and Systems concentration, within the International Psychology Ph.D. program, provides graduates with the cultural competence and collaboration skills to design, evaluate, and lead international programs in corporations, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and health- and faith-based organizations with international missions.
The Chicago School's Ph.D. in International Psychology provides students the flexibility to complete a doctoral degree without disrupting their current career. As the first International Psychology Ph.D. degree in the world, the program is unrivaled in its mission to empower students and faculty to become advocates for international psychology initiatives. Graduates develop advanced research and program evaluation skills crucial to the ability to make a difference in individual and group consequences of global events and are prepared to serve as consultants in a variety of international organizations and settings. They are prepared to apply psychological principles in the development of policy, to assist individuals and organizations with understanding and collaborating with diverse cultural populations and all levels of international organizations and functional systems, to and design and evaluate the efficacy of international programs.
Students progress through the program in a "cohort" fashion (i.e., with the same group of fellow students in each of their classes for the duration of the program). Two nine-day international field experiences (one in year 2 and another in year 3) provide students with valuable real-world experiences. Students also participate in two weekday residencies that focus on research and dissertation preparation.
Department
International Psychology
Concentrations
Licensure
Total Credits
60
Fieldwork Requirements
Two international field experiences with a focus on service learning, shadowing and cultural immersion experiences. In Year 2, a 9-day immersion and service-learning trip to an international TCSPP- approved site. In Year 3, a 9-day service-learning experience at an organization with an international focus or mission; may be tailored to a specific area of study.
Sample Courses
Psychology of Organizations and Systems from a Global Perspective
Provides students with the psychological knowledge of organizations and systems from the global perspective. Topics include community psychology, social psychology, environmental psychology, international organizations, contextualizing psychology, and role of professional organizations in shaping in psychological practices.
Acculturation Psychology
Provides students with an opportunity to explore the psychological concepts of acculturation. Topics include: ethnic identity models, adaptation to multiple cultures, and the relationship between acculturation and psychological disorders.
Organizations & Systems Field Experience
Provides a field experience opportunity for students to observe and examine the functioning of organizations and systems in an international setting. Topics include organizational structures, systems, cultures and context, decision-making, leadership models, power behaviors, and communication patterns.
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