Faculty
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Becky Reichard
Full Professor
Research Interests
Development of those not typically represented in leadership roles (e.g., women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+), Psychological mechanisms underlying the process of leader development (e.g., feedback, goal striving, self-views, implicit theories, leader development readiness), Development of leadership through experiences outside of the work context (e.g., global, sports, volunteering, crisis)
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Jessica Diaz
Director, Human Resource Management
Assistant ProfessorResearch Interests
Organizational behavior, employee experience, psychological safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion, leader development, statistics and methodology
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Stephen Gilliland
University Professor
Research Interests
Organizational Justice, Employee Attitudes and Motivation, Leadership
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Stewart I. Donaldson
Distinguished University Professor
Executive Director, Claremont Evaluation Center
Executive Director, The Evaluators' Institute (TEI)
Research Interests
Positive Organizational Psychology, Health/Well-Being & Positive Functioning Across Cultures, Program Design & Re-Design, Culturally Responsive Theory-Driven Measurement & Evaluation
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Michelle Bligh
Interim President
Professor of Organizational BehaviorResearch Interests
Leadership, Organizational Culture, Charismatic Leadership
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Tiffany Berry
Dean, School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation
Full Research ProfessorResearch Interests
Educational Program Evaluation, K–12 Educational Curricula, Comprehensive School Reform
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Michelle Sloper
Associate Professor of Evaluation Practice
Research Interests
Positive youth development, evaluation capacity building, evaluation use, continuous quality improvement, expanded learning programs
Affiliated Faculty
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Sheilesha Willis
Research Interests
Cultivating Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Organizations
Curriculum
The PsyD curriculum integrates statistics, methodology, and evaluation with significant hands-on experience through applied projects with leading organizations. With concentrations available in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Positive Organizational Psychology plus 22 units of electives, you can customize your education to match your career goals. A mix of online and flex courses accommodates working professionals, allowing you to balance career, family, and study while enjoying our unique campus culture.
Degree Requirements
Coursework
- Concentration Core Courses: 16 units
- Stats and Methods: 16 units
- Evaluation: 6 units
- Concentration Related Electives: 22 units
- Practicum and Capstone: 8 units
- Transdisciplinary Course: 4 units
Practicum
You will complete two practicum courses and aligned projects.
- Year one: Complete an applied project while taking directed practice, a course designed to support project completion and build applied skills.
- Year three: Complete advanced practice, which helps scaffold your capstone project. (see below)
Field Training
Take TDNY 440 (Professional Practice for Inclusive Excellence) to complete your field placement. You are encouraged to use your field placement organization for either your first year project and/or your capstone project.
Capstone
Address a real organizational psychology issue faced by a real client. Upon completion of the project, you will present your work to a panel of practitioners and academic scholars in a capstone defense.
Portfolio
Complete an applied and practitioner-driven portfolio that will equip you with applied and translational skills essential to compete in the workforce. The portfolio will include the following:
- Practice-Based Thesis completed collaboratively during Practicum course to serve as sumary report of your applied project.
- Technical Report: evidence-based practice review on I-O Psychology
- TNDY 440 Professional Practice for Inclusive Excellence + field experience
- (3) items aligned to your career goals. Examples include: present at a practitioner conference, submit a paper in a practitioner outlet, design and deliver a training, executive coaching certification.
Competencies & Learning Outcomes
- Apply Ethical, Legal, and Diversity Standards (SIOP 1, 3): Graduates will adhere to ethical and legal guidelines in the practice of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, demonstrating a commitment to professional integrity and responsible conduct.
- Employ Effective Measurement, Research Methods, & Statistical Procedures (SIOP 5, 6, 9): Graduates will understand and use a range of quantitative and qualitative methods and statistics to understand and measure complex workplace dynamics. Graduates will be proficient in measurement and assessment procedures for a variety of selection and organizational development initiatives.
- Apply Psychological/Organizational Behavior Principles to Organizations (SIOP 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17, 20): Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply organizational theories and principles to address complex workplace challenges, including talent management, organizational development, and performance enhancement.
- Facilitate Training and Organizational Development (SIOP 19, 23, 24): Graduates will be able to train employees and implement and evaluate organizational development initiatives designed to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Facilitate Effective Selection & Job Evaluation Procedures (SIOP 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22): Graduates will have a deep understanding of talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies, enabling them to optimize workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
- Employ Professional and Consulting Skills (SIOP 4, 16): Graduates will communicate effectively, perform a range of consulting and project management skills, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Graduates may work as consultants to organizations seeking expertise in areas such as performance management, employee well-being, and leadership development.
Application Guidelines
| University Requirements | |
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| Application Fee | $80 (fee is non-refundable) |
| Official Transcripts | Undergraduate/graduate |
| English Proficiency Exam | Required (international applicants only) |
| Resume | Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume. |
| Program Requirements | |
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| Statement of Purpose | Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of research interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. |
| Academic Prerequisites | 3 years of work experience is preferred. |
| Letter of Recommendation | 2 letters required |
| Interview | Required |
Key Dates & Deadlines
CGU operates on a priority deadline cycle. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by the priority dates in order to assure maximum consideration for both admission and fellowships.
Once the priority deadlines have passed, the University will continue to review applications for qualified candidates on a competitive, space-available basis. The final deadlines listed are the last date the University can accept an application in order to allow sufficient time to complete the admissions, financial aid, and other enrollment processes.
Fall 2025
Priority Deadline – February 1, 2025
Final Deadline (International) – July 5, 2025
Final Deadline (Domestic) – August 1, 2025
Classes begin – August 25, 2025
Cost & Aid
Tuition and Fees
ESTIMATED TUITION (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS, NON-RESIDENTS, INTERNATIONAL)
| Program | 72 units |
| Tuition per unit* | $2,020 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.
STUDENT FEES (PER SEMESTER)
| $245 Student Fee |
| $150 Technology Fee |
| International Student Services Fee*: $661 fall semester, $776 spring semester **Applies to all international students (F-1 visa only) who are registered in coursework, doctoral study, or continuous registration. The fee is assessed each fall and spring semester for annual ISO accident and sickness plans and administrative fees. Subject to change. |
For estimates of room & board, books, etc., please download CGU’s Cost of Attendance 2024-2025.