Prospective Students

General Info

The Ph.D. program in I-O psychology at CUNY is jointly administered by Baruch College and the Graduate Center, and is designed to prepare students for a wide range of career paths in academic, organizational, and consulting settings. Baruch College also offers two master's programs in I-O psychology: a terminal M.S. degree and an executive M.S. degree. Although I teach courses and am involved with all three programs, they are separate entities with distinct admission processes and criteria.

Applications to the doctoral program are submitted through the CUNY Graduate Center portal and the deadline is typically December 1st of each year (please confirm on the official website) for admission in the following Fall semester. A list of admission prerequisites is available for your review.

I especially encourage applications from individuals belonging to groups that have historically been excluded from academia (e.g., Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; people with disabilities; people that belong to the LGBTQIA+ community; first-generation students; students from lower income families). As of Fall 2023, 40% of doctoral students self-identify as BIPOC and roughly 70% self-identify as women. 

The program uses a multiple mentorship model, which allows students to collaborate with several faculty members throughout their training. Admission decisions are made collectively by the program faculty and I cannot unilaterally extend an offer of admission to work primarily with me. When admitted to the program, you may be assigned to work in my lab as part of your first-year research assistantship duties; however, this does not mean I must be your thesis advisor. You may ask any other core faculty member to serve as your thesis advisor.

What I Value

Personally, what I value beyond meeting prerequisites is:

1. Do you have research experience and are interested in I-O research? A Ph.D. is a research degree but a similar set of basic skills are needed in both academia and industry, such as research design and data analysis/visualization.

2. Is there a good fit between what you want to do upon graduation and what our program can offer? Being miserable for five or six years of your life just to add Dr. before your name does not sound like the smartest idea ever. There are many other things that you could be doing in that timeframe that will bring you more joy.

3. Can you write clearly? Your personal statement reveals more than your interests and career goals, it  provides a clear picture of your writing skills. Beyond basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation, it shows whether you can organize your thoughts logically, develop an engaging narrative, and support your arguments with high-quality evidence.

FAQ

A list of frequently asked questions and answers can be found here.