Master of Arts (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
M.A. (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
Objectives    
           The program aims to enable graduate students to analyze, to carry on the research projects, to explore the knowledge, to be initiative in the fields of industrial and organizational psychology. Students who complete the programs will be able to apply the knowledge in research work, administration, teaching and problem solving based on the ethical values in the careers. Ability to develop the organization in both public and private sectors will be also emphasized.
Admission
    
Applicants are required to possess :
      1. A Bachelor’s degree from accreditial university either in Thailand or abroad.
      2. A G.P.A. of at least 2.5, or 2 years working experience, or holding the executive
status for at least one year.
      3. The selection requires both written examination and interview.
      4.  Subjects to be tested for examination are : basic statistics, general psychology and TU-GET.
       5.Procedure for the entrance examination are announced by the master degree program in industrial and organizational psychology of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University (Ta-Prajan)
Academic System    
1.  It is the evening programs, 2 semesters a year.
2. Students have to take two refresher courses : PY 501, PY 502, 6 credits during the summer before really get enrolled in the program. There two courses, are not counted for the completion of the M.A.Program.
3. There are two curriculum systems : (1) plan A, with thesis, (2) Plan B, non thesis program but individual research is required.
4.  A comprehensive examination :
     4.1   Plan A : Taken after the completion of 21 credits with G.P.A. not lesser than 3.00
     4.2   Plan B : Taken after completion of all courses according to the curriculum with G.P.A. not lesser than 3.00
5. Thesis : Students of Plan A can register for thesis after passing the comprehensive examination at P level. Students must pass the foreign language examination before defending their thesis. The foreign language examination procedure is in accordance with the Thammasat University Regulation regarding the Master’s Degree 1996 and 1998.
Registration
        Students must register for each semester not lesser than 3 credits and not more than 9 credits.
 
Curriculum
Total Requirements   
45
Credits
Course Structure   
Plan A
Required Courses
21
Credits
Elective Courses
12
Credits
Thesis
12
Credits
         Total
45
Credits
Plan B
Required Courses
21
Credits
Elective Courses
18
Credits
Individual Research
   6
Credits
          Total
45
Credits
Required Courses
PY 611
Statistics for Behavioral Science and Research
3
Credits
PY 612
 Psychological Test and Measurement
3
Credits
Prerequisite PY 611
PY 631
Business Management and Psychology
3
Credits
PY 641
Advanced Personnel Psychology
3
Credits
PY 651
 Ergonomics and Human Factors
3
Credits
PY 711
 Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
Prerequisite PY 611
PY 731
 Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
Elective Courses
PY 616
 Experimental Designs in Psychology
3
Credits
PY 618
Theories and Methods in Attitude Measurement
3
Credits
PY 626
Psychology of Social Behavior in Organization
3
Credits
PY 627
Consumer and Advertising Psychology
3
Credits
PY 628
Psychology of Conflict Management
3
Credits
PY 629
Psychology of Communication and Persuasion
3
Credits
PY 636
Psychology in Organizational Development
3
Credits
PY 637
Psychology of Industrial Relation
3
Credits
PY 638
Work Motivation
3
Credits
PY 639
Leadership Psychology
3
Credits
PY 646
Personnel Selection and Evaluation
3
Credits
PY 647
Human Resource Development : Design and Evaluation
3
Credits
PY 648
Interview Techniques in Organizational Practices
3
Credits
PY 649
Performance Appraisal
3
Credits
Elective Courses
Prerequisite PY 612
PY 656
 Industrial Psychology and Modernization
3
Credits
PY 657
Environmental Psychology
3
Credits
PY 677
 Cognitive Psychology and Creativity
3
Credits
PY 716
Advanced Statistics for Behavioral Science
3
Credits
PY 726
 Political Psychology 3 Credits
3
Credits
PY 736
 Reward and Compensation
3
Credits
PY 737
 Advanced Organizational Behavior Modification
3
Credits
PY 738
Practicum in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
PY 746
Application of Personality Theories in Organization
3
Credits
PY 747
Decision Making and Problem Solving in Organization
3
Credits
PY 777
Experimental Research in Behavioral Science
3
Credits
PY 786
Quality of Work Life : Establishment and Design of a Program
3
Credits
PY 787
 Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Experience
3
Credits
Individual Research
PY 791
 Individual Research I
3
Credits
PY 792
 Individual Research II
3
Credits
Thesis
PY 800
 Thesis
12
Credits
Courses Description
Refresher Courses
PY 501
 Fundamentals of Psychology
3
Credits
            A study of the theories and principles of psychology in perception, learning, personality, intelligence, communication, attitude formation and change, group processes, interpersonal relations, individual interaction, interaction between individual and environment.
 
PY 502
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
          A study of the theories of organization, structure, policy and management system of organizations and industry, group dynamics, power and politics in organizations, employee relationships, interaction between man and machine, and interaction between individuals and work group, organizational leadership, motivation, attitudes, values, personality, learning and decision-making of individuals and groups in organizations and industry cooperation and communication between employees and executives, confrontation and negotiation.
 
Required Courses
PY 611
Statistics for Behavioral Science Research
3
Credits
           A study of descriptive and analytical statistical methods for behavioral science research. Making tabulations and cross tables, investigating relationships between various variables and using computer programs for data analysis.
PY 612
Psychological Test and Measurement
3
Credits
Prerequisite : PY 611
           A study of psychological testing and measurement in industry and organizations. Various tests such as aptitude test, vocational interest test, personality test, attitude test and predictors used in industry and organization are demonstrated. Practice using, modifying, making psychological test, including analyzing and reporting results of the psychological tests.
 
  PY 631
Business Management and Psychology
3
Credits
           A study of relationship between business and psychology, strategies in development of human resources, management for changing, effects of external and international organization factors on human resource, roles of environmental factors in strategy planning, options in personnel planning, training and practice in changing management.
 
PY 641
 Advanced Personnel Psychology
3
Credits
          Analysis and discussion of theories and research studies on the following topics : organizational management and development, manpower planning, selection, placement, training , and other important personnel problems.
 
PY 651
Ergonomics and Human Factors
3
Credits
         A survey of physical layout and human efficiency in working, analysis of the relationship among motion, human perception an characteristics of work, instruments and machines, accidents during work as a result of man and machine interaction, concepts of machine design, instruments and working environment that suit human physiology, perception, efficiency and safety.
 
PY 711
Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
Prerequisite : PY 611
            A study of research method and research design in industry and organizations, including evaluation of programs on organizations, hypothesis testing, selection of research method and evaluation, sampling techniques, gathering and grouping data, data analysis using computer programs, data interpretation and report writing.
 
PY 731
 Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
             Survey and analysis of the application of psychological principles, diagnosing and investigating methods employed in studying important factor affecting workers’ morale, standard of work, psychological relationship between management and workers, psychology for leadership in labor relations, organizational changes, and problems in industrial and organizational psychology at present.
 
Elective Courses    
PY 616
Experimental Designs in Psychology
3
Credits
Prerequisite : PY 611
          Study in principles and methods of experimental research, focus on both laboratory and field research as well as quasi – experimental research, quality of experiment, experimental design, hypothesis testing, instrumentation, statistic methods for analysis and evaluation, and drawing conclusion of a research study.

PY 618
Theories and Methods in Attitude Measurement
3
Credits
        A study of concepts and various theories of attitude, components of attitude, relationship between attitude and work behavior in an organization, emphasis on techniques of attitude scale construction and data analysis.
 
PY 626
 Psychology of Social Behavior in Organization
3
Credits
         A study of variables affecting social behaviors in organization, including group structure, group processes, influences of values and culture, efficiency of working as a group.
 
PY 627
Consumer and Advertising Psychology
3
Credits
          Study in type and behavior of consumer, effects of psycho - social factors in decision making, satisfaction, loyalty, attitude, and attitude changing of consumer, ethics and principles of psychology in advertising, media selection, and methods in developing a research study in the area of consumer and advertising.
 
PY 628
 Psychology of Conflict Management
3
Credits
         A survey of approaches, theories, and factors of conflicts in organization ;
co-operation and competition ; trust-mistrust among groups and individuals ; negotiation relating to conflicts in various situations ; stress caused by conflicts ; stress management in organizations.
 
PY 629
 Psychology of Communication and Persuasion
3
Credits
         A survey of psychological processes of communication and persuasion ; learning behavior, attitudes and personalities of communicators and receivers ; processes of communication in different levels from working units and organizations; methods, and skills in communication ; techniques in communication; effects of communication and persuasion towards effective work in organizations.
 
PY 636
 Psychology in Organizational Development
3
Credits
         A study of changes and development in an organization using psychological approaches, strategies and factors being used in organization development, analysis of social and organizational influences upon an employee’s performance and attitudes, analysis of a resistance-to-change problem, concepts and techniques of managing various types of organizational changes.
 
PY 637
Psychology of Industrial Relations
3
Credits
         A survey of individual behavior in work places, recruitment training and development, grievance procedures, employee counseling, employee efficiency improvement programs, compensation, administration in Thailand, employee relations with groups and the union, problems and problem solving in labor relations.
 
PY 638
 Work Motivation
3
Credits
         A study of concepts in various theories of motivation, both content and process theories, job satisfaction and its relationship with motives and performance efficiency, applications of theories of motivation to increase performance, problems and solutions of motivation in Thai society, research and development of motivational techniques to increase performance efficiency.
 
PY 639
 Leadership Psychology
3
Credits
            Study in theory of leadership, types of leaders, differences between leader and manager, roles and responsibilities of leader in organization, techniques in skill development for work and personnel management, effectiveness of leadership by employing self survey and 360 degree feedback, team building for success, and a cross-culture management.
 
PY 646
Personnel Selection and Evaluation
3
Credits
            Analysis and survey of problems in selection, job analysis, job evaluation, test using in organization, interviewing and other methods of selection, evaluation of instruments used in selection, construction of standardized norms , evaluation of recruitment.
 
PY 647
 Human Resource Development : Design and Evaluation
3
Credits

           A survey of approaches and theories of human resource development : practice in design and evaluation of human resource development by job analysis, personnel planning, career development ; design and evaluation of project to promote personnel in education and work ; survey needs in personnel training, curriculum management, and evaluating project training for further improvement ; emphasis on personnel characteristics and behavioral changes.
 
PY 648
 Interview Techniques in Organizational Practices
3
Credits
           A study of interview techniques as a tool for information gathering, diagnosis for mutual decision making, and behavior change. Emphasis is on the applications of interview techniques to selection, training, performance appraisal, and other situations.
 
PY 649
 Performance Appraisal
3
Credits
 
Prerequisite : PY 615
         A study of theories and applications associated with performance appraisal in organizations, designs of performance measures and their applications. Emphasis is on the development and implementation of valid performance appraisal systems.
 
PY 656
 Industrial Psychology and Modernization
3
Credits
           A study of theories of modernization, social changes and culture resulted from modernization, techniques in increasing products, influences of modernization affecting society and individual behaviors, roles of industrial psychologists in the changes to modernization.
 
PY 657
 Environmental Psychology
3
Credits
           Study in relationship between human and natural and man-made environment, problems and chances of human-environment interaction, behaviors and behavior modification to fit with the environment or vice versa ; review of research studies related to relationship and evolution of behavior and environment, and effects of environmental factors on human in terms of benefits and safety issues.
 
PY 677
 Cognitive Psychology and Creativity
3
Credits
           Study in process and methods of thought, human knowledge and intelligence, types of data processing as related to human behavior and creativity ; focus on theory and research study as well as practicing in different cognitive approaches.
 
PY 716
Advanced Statistics for Behavioral Science
3
Credits
          Study in statistical methods for multiple variables analysis including multiple regression, path analysis, factor analysis ; statistical analysis for experimental research focusing on selecting appropriate statistical methods and statistical computer package, interpretation and drawing conclusion.
 
PY 726
Political Psychology
3
Credits
Study in political analysis in terms of both internal and external human behavior ; employing psychology theories in explaining political issues at individual, group and society levels ; application of psychological theories for political movement.
 
PY 736
Reward and Compensation
3
Credits
 
Prerequisite : PY 638
      Study in motivation theories and basic principles in designing reward and compensation for different levels of staff in organization, including designing salary, wage and benefits, effects on productivity, effectiveness and quality of life in workplace.
 
PY 737
 Advanced Organizational Behavior Modification
3
Credits
A study of behavior modification using many techniques e.g. reinforcement, indifferences, imitation, and assertiveness, the emphasis is on training stress management, productivity improvement, absenteeism, lateness, turnover and safety.
 
PY 738
Practicum in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
         Practicum in industrial factories, private or government organizations, not lesser than 180 hours, including term paper.
 
  PY 746
 Application of Personality Theories in Organization
3
Credits
          Discussion of personality theories in aspects relating to human behavior in organization, the emphasis is on personality assessment to select right man for the right job, self-development and stress management suitable for personality type as well as adjustment to work changes.
 
PY 747
Decision Making and Problem Solving in Organization
3
Credits
      A study of theories and processes of decision making, problem solving methodology of individuals and groups in an organization, principles and methods of brainstorming, creativity and decision making in various situations, evaluation of decision making, roles of leaders in decision making and problem solving in organizations.
 
PY 777
Experimental Designs in Psychology
3
Credits
Prerequisite : PY 611, 612, 711
       A study of principles and methodology of experimental designs, emphasis is on experimentation both in the laboratory and in the field, either in the country or outside the country.
 
PY 786
Quality of Work Life : Establishment and Design of Program
3
Credits
      A study of theories and research relating to quality of life at work, application of knowledge in health, safety at work, environment and working motivation educating the managers and employees to enable them to be aware of sickness and problems caused by working, developing physical and mental heath of employees.
 
PY 787
Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Experiences
3
Credits
        Seminar on experiences and technical knowledge concerning the administration of organizations; systems of work; problems and resolutions (Thai and foreign experiences)
A short visit and training abroad is included.
 
Individual Research    
PY 791
Individual Research I
3
Credits
Prerequisite : PY 711
Integration of approaches and theories as well as research findings in industrial and organization psychology to set up hypothesis, research design and instrumentation. Writing the proposal and propose it to the committee.
 
PY 792
Individual Research II
3
Credits
Prerequisite : PY 791 or consent of the instructor
       Constructing and/or developing instrumentation as approved from the Individual Research I. Collecting data, analysis and discussion research results.
 
Thesis    
PY 800
Thesis
12
Credits
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