Welcome to Industrial and Organizational Psychology Fieldwork!

Congratulations on your readiness to begin your Industrial and Organizational Psychology field placement course. This is an exciting time in your academic program. This handbook is intended to provide you with an overview of the field placement, including policies, roles and responsibilities, ethical guidelines, and required documentation 

As you approach your field placement in Industrial and Organizational psychology, this handbook is designed to prepare you to begin working in your chosen field. The objectives are as follows:

• Help you understand the purpose of field placement.

• Identify the necessary steps to begin field placement.

• Outline the roles and responsibilities of the site, the University, and you.

DEFINITION

Field placement: This is a course of study designed specifically for the preparation of industrial and organizational scientists that involves the supervised, practical application of previously studied theory. Field placement also serves as a forum for exploring careers in industrial and organizational psychology. It is an opportunity to be evaluated by and learn from practitioners in the field. Field placement is a place to explore potential areas of concentration.