With the size of the global marketplace increasing
everyday, there has never been a higher demand
for those with multicultural and diversity training.
To combat bias in the workplace, it is necessary
to educate both employees and management, and create
specific in-house procedures to detect and handle
related problems. This may reduce an employer's
exposure to potential litigation. Knowledge of
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations
and practices is essential for anyone in human
resources, training, labor relations or management,
while an in-depth understanding of human behavior
in relation to these areas is a prized commodity.
- Workplace Diversity is a growing and in-demand
area, with many opportunities for advancement.
- The number of persons employed in I/O related occupations,
across all industries, is expected to increase
by 24.1% from 2004 to 2014.*
- Learn to create innovative multicultural and
diversity training to combat bias in the workplace.
- Work with others to influence positive change
and encourage multicultural cooperation.
Career / Salary Information**
Designed as career enhancement
for experienced professionals, a Master of Arts
in I/O Psychology with a specialization in Workplace
Diversity from The Chicago School can help you
reach your career goals. The following is a sample
of advanced career options:
Employee Relations Manager (Human Resources/Management) - $67,310 (25th percentile)
Designs, plans, and implements a company's employee relations
programs, policies, and procedures. Maintains good communication and
a positive relationship with employees to promote employee satisfaction.
Generally manages a group of employee relations specialists. Relies on
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports
to an executive.
EEO/Diversity Manager (Human Resources/Management)- $75,079 (25th percentile)
Oversees the implementation and evaluation of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action program plans. Develops, modifies,
and maintains employment practices to support regulatory and business
requirements. Develops training programs and educates staff about EEO
matters, including diversity training to combat bias in the workplace.
Recognizes and defines opportunities to enhance diversity in the workforce.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A
wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports
to top management.
Human Resources Director (Human Resources)
- $120,984 (25th percentile)
Plans, directs, and carries out policies relating
to all phases of personnel activity. Recruits,
interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant
positions. Plans and conducts new employee
orientation to foster positive attitude toward
company goals. Keeps record of insurance coverage, pension plan, and personnel
transactions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations. Investigates
accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier. Conducts wage survey
within labor market to determine competitive
wage rate. Prepares budget of personnel operations.
May be responsible for evaluating and suggesting
new benefit or compensation structures or changes
to existing plans. Generally manages a group
of human resources professionals. Relies on
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Typically reports to a Chief Financial
Officer, a Chief Operating Officer, or a Chief
Executive Officer.
Why The Chicago School?
The Chicago School lends more than 25 years of
expertise to the field of human behavior and psychology.
Our Workplace Diversity specialization enables
participants to enhance their management and leadership
skills. These well-crafted skills aid professionals
in building cross-cultural bridges, communicating
more effectively, and managing global teams.
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
has been recognized for significant contributions
in the area of diversity by the National Council
of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.
- Innovative distance-learning format allows
you to maintain your full-time responsibilities.
- Complete your certificate in approximately
five months or your full master’s degree in approximately
20 months.
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