Organisational and Political Psychology

Social sciences, human resources, social and human services and clinical practice.
Politics, social and political activism and human rights.
Leadership, administration, consulting, organisational psychology, and coaching.

Areas of Study

Organisational and political psychology are growing fields because of the need to meet the demands of ever-more-quickly changing work settings, political institutions, and community organisations. Three areas of study allow candidates with diverse interests to tailor their education in a non-traditional yet academically rigorous manner that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. The areas are:

Social and Organisational Psychology: Professionals with this focus combine the academic domains of sociology, and social psychology with organisational leadership, behaviour and consulting. They help organisations develop and manage psychological capital and workgroup strengths. Provide coaching to managers and employees to enhance their success, and personal and professional development.

Political Psychology: Professionals with this focus foster the ability to provide leadership and action in the political and governmental sectors. They may also focus on working “outside the system” with community organizations, non-profits, and grassroots groups working for change.

Social Justice and Human Rights: Professionals with this focus work to promote and pursue social justice and human rights organizing and activism at the local, national and international levels. They typically work to increase knowledge of social and political justice and universal human rights and how to achieve these goals. They help people and communities learn how to advocate for social conditions and environments that meet basic human needs and promote social, economic, political, and cultural justice.

Certificates and Continuing Education

Certificate and continuing education programmes offer learning experiences for enhancing professional knowledge approved by professional agencies and organisations.

Degree Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Applied Science (D.A.S.)

A relevant master's degree.
Documented pertinent professional experience.
93 credits*, for each degree as follows:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

66 post-baccalaureate graduate credits* in transfer, either prior to, or after admission.
Research and design, I, II. (6 credits)**
The 7 day Graduate Seminar at the 10 day residency in St. Kitts. (3 credits)
A Dissertation and Oral Defense. (18 Credits)

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Doctor of Applied Science (D.A.S.)

66 post-baccalaureate graduate credits* in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
Research and design, I, II. (6 credits)**
The 7 day Graduate Seminar at the 10 day residency in St. Kitts. (3 credits)
A Project and Oral Examination. (18 Credits)

Requirements for Both Masters Degrees

A relevant bachelor's degree
Documented pertinent professional experience
45 credits* for each degree as follows:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

27 post-baccalaureate credits* in transfer, prior to, or after admission
Research and Design 1 (3 credits)**
The 7 day Graduate Seminar at the 10 day residency in St. Kitts (3 credits)
A Thesis and Oral Defense (12 Credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

27 post-baccalaureate credits* graduate credits in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
Research and design I. (3 credits)**
The 7 day Graduate Seminar at the 10 day residency in St. Kitts. (3 credits)
A Project and Oral Examination. (12 Credits)

*All relevant graduate credit, including those credits from graduate degrees, as well as approved graduate level, continuing education, certification and licensing coursework.

** Distance Learning.

What are the Costs?

ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE PAYABLE IN U.S. DOLLARS Application Fee $250 (non-refundable)
Doctoral Degrees
Tuition (Includes: advisement, library fees, the Graduate Seminar, workshops, Research and Design I,II, the mentor dissertation fee, the external and internal reviews of the project or the dissertation, the oral project examination or the oral dissertation defense and the printing and binding of the project or the dissertation.)^1,2	$21,500
Travel, food and lodging (Estimate)	$2,000
Total Cost	$23,500
Master's Degrees
Tuition (Includes: advisement, library fees, the Graduate Seminar, workshops, Research and Design I,II, the mentor thesis fee or the exam and the review of the project, the oral project examination or the oral thesis defense and the printing and binding of the project or the thesis.)^1,2	$14,000
Travel, food and lodging (Estimate)	$2,000
Total Cost	$16,000

¹ Total Cost does not include the cost for the evaluation of continuing education course content or for the testing of unevaluated continuing education coursework submitted for transfer, or online courses offered by the University.