The Post-Degree Diploma in Industrial and Organizational Psychology merges workplace behavior insights with therapeutic practices, enabling professionals to effectively address a range of client needs. By applying I/O psychology principles, therapists can assist clients in achieving a healthier work-life balance, exploring career options, and managing organizational stress. They utilize assessments to guide career counseling and offer strategies to enhance interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Additionally, therapists teach coping mechanisms for stress and burnout, drawing on motivation theories to help clients set and achieve personal and professional goals. I/O Psychology provides a profound understanding of theoretical frameworks of psychology applicable to organizations and workplaces to increase individual groups and organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. (Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide).
Career Prospects
The PDD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program develops people’s and organizations’ basic skills and knowledge. It promotes careers in consulting, workplace psychology, talent management, research and academia, data analysis, diversity and inclusion specialty, and workplace wellness.
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Fort St John | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
Length
60 credits (915 hours), minimum.
Standard intakes occur in September every year. Students may begin their studies off-cycle in January or May, but depending on course offering schedules, this may lead to a study period of greater than two years to complete the credential
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 3,726.30 | $ 154.18 | $ 51.36 | $ 3,931.84 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,800.83 | $ 157.26 | $ 52.39 | $ 4,010.48 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 13,346.00 | $ 162.42 | $ 51.36 | $ 289.80* | $ 13,849.58 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 14,013.30 | $ 170.54 | $ 51.36 | $ 14,235.20 |
*Per four months
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- academic-chair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
A. A minimum three-year degree in Psychology, Business Management, Social Work, Human Services, Nursing, Health Studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*B. Domestic students and students from countries that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a “C” grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099. Alternatively, any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement.
C. International students who do not meet the requirement B. above, and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language, must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements) OR must have received a minimum overall band of 6.0 on the IELTS exam, with no band less than 5.5.
plus,
D. Math Requirement: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade (60%) or higher:
– Pre-calculus 11, MATH 040 or equivalent
– Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent.
– Readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
*Note that University Arts and Sciences and related programs elective courses may have specific prerequisites. Meeting the program entrance requirements does not ensure that all course prerequisites have been met.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAidBC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 50% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College; minimum 60% or ‘C’ grade is required for courses to be considered for transfer into this porgram. The age of the course will also be considered in course transfer. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | C (60%) cumulative GPA; D (50%) minimum in a course |
A. Language (3 Credits):
- ENGL110 Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
B. Social Sciences (6 Credits):
C. Management (19 Credits):
- MGMT104 Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT204 Human Resource Management (Personnel) (3.0 credits)
- MGMT225 Strategic Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT280 Safety Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT290 Quantitative Methods for Business (3.0 credits)
OR MATH 104 Introduction to Statistics (3.0 credits) - MGMT450 Principles of Project Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT455 Project Management Seminar Health Administration Specialization (3.0 credits)
D. Behavioral Sciences (18 Credits):
- PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology I (3.0 credits)
- PSYC102 Introduction to Psychology II (3.0 credits)
- PSYC201 Research Methods in Psychology (3.0 credits)
- PSYC223 Psychology of Personal Adjustment (3.0 credits)
- PSYC224 Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
- PSYC250 Introduction to Applied Behavioural Psychology (3.0 credits)
E. Electives (15 Credits):
Any of the following courses are approved electives. Other electives can be approved in consultation with the Chair:
- CPSC101 Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT150 Business Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- MGMT301 Management Skills for Supervisors (3.0 credits)
- MGMT302 Business Sustainability and The Environment (3.0 credits)
- MGMT430 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3.0 credits)
- PSYC212 Abnormal Psychology (3.0 credits)
- PSYC221 Social Psychology (3.0 credits)
- PSYC230 Advanced Communication Skills (3.0 credits)
- SOWK200 Introduction to Social Work Practice (3.0 credits)
- SOWK201 Introduction to Social Welfare (3.0 credits)
Credential
Post Degree Diploma in Industrial and Organizational Psychology