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Class of 2022 Internship Presentations
Oct 4, 2021

On September 10th, the 2nd year IOHRM students had the opportunity to present their internship experiences over the summer to the faculty and the firs...

Welcome Class of 2023!
Sep 20, 2021

The IOHRM program has started another academic year and we are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2023! The second-year IOHRM students kicked off the ye...

Dr. Ludwig Invited to Provide Safety Program Consulting
Apr 1, 2021

Cited in Industrial Safety and Hygiene News (ISHN) “50 Leaders for Today and Tomorrow” and serving on the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies�...

Preparing for 2021 Comprehensive Exams
Mar 6, 2021

Every year, the IOHRM program tests its potential graduates with comprehensive exams. For one hour, three faculty members ask the students comprehensi...

Second Year Student Accomplishments at Beans2Brew
Feb 6, 2021

As second year IOHRM Students, Greg Vass, Andrea Montoya, Kari Scholten, and Taylor Lundy prepare to transition out of Beans2Brew to prepare for COMPS...

Inaugural IOHRM Virtual Interest Session
Jan 22, 2021

IOHRM graduate students and faculty led the inaugural IOHRM Virtual Interest Session this week. Forty-three prospective students for the classes of 20...

App State vs. COVID
Dec 9, 2020

With the ongoing safety hazard that is COVID-19, Dr. Ludwig and the HR Science Team set out to empower and utilize App State students to become active...

16th Annual RCIO Conference
Nov 11, 2020

IOHRM graduate students and faculty, along with undergraduate members of the HR Science Research Team and various research labs, attended the 16th ann...

2020 Re-Imagined HR Summit
Oct 24, 2020

The reimagined HR Summit conference was held on October 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, and was a great opportunity for current students, alumni from the ...

2020 Alumni Mentors Announced
Sep 9, 2020

Each year the IOHRM family grows larger and we always greatly value our ability to maintain connections with alumni of the program. As part of the Int...

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"What I gained from my time in the App State IOHRM program from 2001-2003 goes beyond the technical curriculum knowledge that I learned; "softer" skills of critical thinking, debate preparation and engagement, leadership, and more have proved just as valuable post-graduation. This comprehensive program has proven to be a lifelong investment as I continually apply lessons and knowledge gained from those fulfilling 3 years."

Nicholas Graham '03

"Being part of the IOHRM program at Appalachian State was a remarkable experience. I received terrific guidance and mentoring from my professors in both the psychology and business areas of my coursework. The coursework was challenging but enriching, and I grew in both my appreciation and understanding for the I/O discipline within psychology. All my classes gave me opportunity to 'test' what I was learning, be it in doing deep research or in actually applying my learning real time in local businesses. The thesis and internship process were both enriching in that I was able to see how my training would apply in a real job, and also see if doing academic research would be a career I'd want to pursue. And as I've stayed connected to my peers and the program, I've seen that the alumni network from the IOHRM program is out there doing awesome work. I feel fortunate to say that I was a part of this tremendous program."

Andrew Smith '08

"The HRM component of my degree was extremely important when I entered the job market. The psychology courses I took within the program helped me solidify my research skills and perspectives on human behavior but the HRM courses really got down to what businesses want from HR/IO employees."

Dagmara Pawlowska '11

"Appalachian's IOHRM program more than prepared me for my career. The consulting experiences I had with leaders of large organizations, and the knowledge I gained through the rigorous coursework allowed me to enter my position prepared for what I needed to accomplish."

Kristin Berglund '07

"What we have on our resume is not specific classes we take, it is the degree we have. Therefore, when applying for an HR position, having the HRM part on the resume will make it more relevant for a person who doesn't know what courses are taken in a given program."

Yalcin Acikgoz ‘13

"This unique program prepares you for success in a number of different positions including as a generalist across all the fields of HR and OD or as a specialist. The foundation you receive in measurement and analytics as well as making sound decisions based on the data is applicable to any practitioner regardless of discipline."

Amber (Boyles) Harrison '09

"ASU’s I/O program provided me with access to peers, teachers and resources from two different colleges. The result was more developmental opportunities and a breadth of perspective that I may have missed had I attended a more traditional I/O program."

Brett Cooksey

"The IOHRM program at ASU has exposed me to different ways of thinking and analyzing behavior within the workplace, which has benefited me in becoming well-rounded HR professional."

Carlton Brunson '11

"This hybrid I-O program, which seeks to bridge the scientist-practitioner divide, had the perfect appeal to me. Indeed, this was the only such program I applied for, because there were no other I-O programs that excited me like ASU’s."

Ricky Carroll '13

"Being able to integrate my existing business experience into a psychology degree through the dual-teaching of I/O Psych with HRM was the number one reason I elected ASU for furthering my graduate education."

Kate Thompson ‘14

"The masters program in IOHRM at Appalachian State University provided me with both the theoretical foundation and applied experience to excel in my career. Not only did the program prepare me for doctoral studies, it also equipped me to be an effective practitioner upon graduation. The distinct program format provides non-business degree majors with a unique opportunity to bridge the social sciences with business education. I give the IOHRM Program my very highest recommendation for the program – it changed my life!"

William Sparks, Ph.D '96

"No other Master's program (that I know of) has such a unique composition of curriculum. When I obtain a diploma from ASU's IOHRM program, employers will immediately have a good idea what kind of training I received."

Jason Copeland ‘13

"The two years I spent in this program led to friendships that will last a lifetime and memories that will never fade. The success I've experienced so far in my career, I owe to the program and the faculty that prepared me for the real world!"

Elma Dostovic '12

"It only took seeing the curriculum and meeting the program director for me to know that ASU's IOHRM program would fully prepare me to begin a career with all of the tools I will need to be successful."

Kate Thompson ‘14

"The cross-disciplinary aspect of the program was the primary reason that I looked at attending App for my graduate studies. I absolutely loved my HRM courses and deeply valued each of them."

Kerry Talbert '12

"I was among the first graduates in I/O Psychology. The program provided a wonderful blend of Psychology, Business and Human Resources courses. The degree has been helpful in landing career positions and I have used what I learned in every job I have had since I graduated."

Laverne (Hales) Hibbett '84

"The IOHRM degree from ASU has been extremely beneficial to my career in human resources. The dual concentration in business and psychology opened doors I didn't realize could be opened in our field. The business classes provided a strong foundation to work as an HR business partner, and the psychology focus has enabled me to provide a perspective that is unique in an organization's corporate structure. The program also facilitated a great opportunity to connect with other students, professors, and colleagues, as well as exposure to several great organizations. Many of the HR Executives that I have had personal interaction with in the Denver area either have an advanced degree in I/O Psychology, or recognize it's worth."

Elizabeth Schmidt '04

"I am thankful for my time there. The exceptional faculty, environment, curricula, and fellow students of the ASU IOHRM Program prepared me for adding evidence-based value to a variety of talent initiatives. I have yet to experience a day of work that is not positively impacted by the learning and development delivered through the ASU IOHRM Program. As we learn more about the ever-changing workplace of today and prepare for the exciting (and challenging!) future, I remain convinced that committed IOHRM professionals of all disciplines are equipped for delivering significant contributions to the most critical of individual and organizational outcomes."

Ryan Felty '12

"I have been so fortunate to have built cross-functional expertise even beyond my time at ASU. That vast experience would not have been possible without the strong foundation I received through ASU's IOHRM program."

Cynthia Miller ‘01

"The HRM part of the degree has been critical to my success. It is what got me in the door for several interviews. It is absolutely essential to my current job and career path. Having the HR foundation allows the I/O to have context."

Ariel Grosshuesch ‘10

"The coursework and experience with client-facing, applied projects equipped me with a solid foundation for succeeding in a corporate setting."

Danielle Kretschmer '15

"I am so thankful for my time at Appalachian State, and for the opportunities that the IOHRM program afforded me. The faculty are top notch and treat students as colleagues. Through my coursework, I gained an appreciation for the significance of my profession. The application of this knowledge during my internship and practicum experiences helped to prepare me for my current role and beyond."

Amanda Eberhardt '14

IOHRM

Class of 2022 Internship Presentations
Oct 4, 2021

Welcome Class of 2023!
Sep 20, 2021

Dr. Ludwig Invited to Provide Safety Program Consulting
Apr 1, 2021

Preparing for 2021 Comprehensive Exams
Mar 6, 2021

Second Year Student Accomplishments at Beans2Brew
Feb 6, 2021

Inaugural IOHRM Virtual Interest Session
Jan 22, 2021

App State vs. COVID
Dec 9, 2020

16th Annual RCIO Conference
Nov 11, 2020

2020 Re-Imagined HR Summit
Oct 24, 2020

2020 Alumni Mentors Announced
Sep 9, 2020

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News

Class of 2022 Internship Presentations Oct 4, 2021

Welcome Class of 2023! Sep 20, 2021

Dr. Ludwig Invited to Provide Safety Program Consulting Apr 1, 2021

Preparing for 2021 Comprehensive Exams Mar 6, 2021

Second Year Student Accomplishments at Beans2Brew Feb 6, 2021

Inaugural IOHRM Virtual Interest Session Jan 22, 2021

App State vs. COVID Dec 9, 2020

16th Annual RCIO Conference Nov 11, 2020

2020 Re-Imagined HR Summit Oct 24, 2020

2020 Alumni Mentors Announced Sep 9, 2020

Class of 2022 Internship Presentations
Oct 4, 2021

Welcome Class of 2023!
Sep 20, 2021

Dr. Ludwig Invited to Provide Safety Program Consulting
Apr 1, 2021

Preparing for 2021 Comprehensive Exams
Mar 6, 2021

Second Year Student Accomplishments at Beans2Brew
Feb 6, 2021

Inaugural IOHRM Virtual Interest Session
Jan 22, 2021

App State vs. COVID
Dec 9, 2020

16th Annual RCIO Conference
Nov 11, 2020

2020 Re-Imagined HR Summit
Oct 24, 2020

2020 Alumni Mentors Announced
Sep 9, 2020