MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology Welcome Master Students! Dr. Welmer Molenmaker August 31, 2017
What is the idea of today s introduction meeting? Seeing each other s faces Explaining our vision on the MSc Program Introducing the mandatory and elective courses, and additional features of the MSc Program Answering questions about the MSc Program
Dr. Henk Staats MSc Program coordinator Dr. Welmer Molenmaker Master Thesis & Internship coordinator Email via staats@fsw.leidenuniv.nl Email via mastersop@fsw.leidenuniv.nl * * Also the email address to contact the Addministration office of the S&O unit
Our vision on the MSc Program This is a scientific program This is a rich and demanding program This program prepares you to become a science-practitioner Preparation means practice Kurt Lewin There is nothing more practical than a good theory (Lewin,1952)
MSc Program overview: From theory to practice Four obligatory courses Two elective courses Thesis Proposal + Thesis Internship 20 EC 10 EC 20 EC 10 EC + Colloquia Mentorship Alumni Career days
Obligatory courses MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
Obligatory courses (20 EC) Negotiation and Social Decision Making (NSDM, 5 EC) Intergroup Relations (IR, 5 EC) Organizational Management (OM, 5 EC) Applied Data Analysis (ADA, 5 EC) (courses are taught twice annually)
Negotiation and Social Decision Making How do we serve our interests and the interest of others in interdependent situations? Semester 1, Block 1 Starts next week with plenary session Monday, September 4, 15:00 hours Teachers: - Dr. Wolfgang Steinel, - Dr. Welmer Molenmaker - Dr. Erik de Kwaadsteniet
Intergroup Relations How do people in groups behave toward other groups? Conflict, integration, stereotyping, stigmatization Semester 1, Block 1 Starts next week on Wednesday, September 6, 13:00 hours or later (depending on group) Teachers: - Dr. Daan Scheepers - Drs. Hester Ruigendijk - Dr. Niels van Doesum
Organizational Management How can we use insights from social psychology to understand the functioning of organizations? Leadership, loyalty, conflict, commitment Semester 1, Block 2 Starts November 14 Teachers: - Dr. Emma ter Mors - Drs. Hester Ruigendijk - Dr. Geert-Jan Will
Focus on application: analyzing, interpreting and reporting of data. Prepares for data analysis master thesis Semester 1, Block 1 (till S2, B3) Starts next week on Wednesday, September 6, 9:00 hours Lectures and workgroups Lecturer: Dr. Peter de Heus Applied Data Analysis
Elective courses MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
Elective courses (10 EC) Four electives offered by S&O: Two in each semester Enrollment for electives in semester 1 is today (check schedule compatibility for electives offered by other specializations!) Questions about procedures? Check with Onderwijs Servicecentrum (in person, not by phone)
Elective: Motivation, Power, and Leadership Examples of topics: - Leader-subordinate relationship - Influence tactics - Leadership styles Semester 1, Block 1 Starts the week after next week on Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 hours Series of 6 Lectures Lecturer: Dr. Fieke Harinck
Elective: Environmental Psychology - How do people deal with living in large cities? - What is the role of nature in people s life? - How can we change behavior in a proenvironmental way? Semester 1, Block 2 start November 15, 11:00 hours Seven lectures and guest lectures Lecturer: Dr. Henk Staats
Elective: Psychology of Economic Behavior - How do the assumptions of economic theory compare to the most recent insights in psychology? - What about consumer behavior, what about investments? Semester 2, Block 3 Lecturer: Prof. dr. Eric van Dijk
Elective: Social animals at work: Creativity, Innovation, and Group-Decision Making Evolutionary, neurobiological, and social psychological determinants of group performance Semester 2, Block 4 Lecturer: Dr. Jörg Gross
Master Thesis and Internship MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
Master Thesis: Essence Develop a research question (in close collaboration with your supervisor) Learn to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during courses Collect, analyze, and report data (data collection in the laboratory or in a field setting) Projects will be done with fellow students, but the Master Thesis will be written individually
Master Thesis: Practical Staff members offer a variety of thesis topics No enrollment via usis, we will invite you to select your top-5 preferred thesis topics on your u-mail (September, 26 October, 9) Based on your top-5s, the thesis topics are allocated via our program Mieneke 2.0 (No later than October, 16) Contact your master thesis supervisor a.s.a.p.
Master Thesis: Global planning Master Thesis Proposal: Literature, method Investment: 10 hours a week Deadline: End of January 2018 Full Master Thesis: Data collection, analysis, write up Investment: at least 22 hours a week Deadline: mid-may 2018
Internship Familiarizing yourself with the professional activities of a S&O psychologist, either by - focusing on applying scientific insights in the field - focusing on conducting applied or fundamental research - A combination of both From mid-may till the end of July 2018 You must find an internship yourself You should have finished all compulsory courses and completed the data collection of your Master Thesis Your Master Thesis supervisor also is your university supervisor of the Internship
Go to the Blackboard page! https://blackboard.leidenuniv.nl Log in with your ULCN-account Enroll yourself for the BB course: Thesis and internship for Master students S&O and ECP Find useful information about the Master Thesis and the Internship (e.g., requirements, guidelines, tips and tricks)
MSc Program schedule Objective of the schedule: - for full-time students to graduate within the year Part-time students who want/need to deviate from standard time schedule of master program, contact the MSc Program coordinator Dr. Henk Staats via email (staats@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)
Extra components of the program MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
Colloquia Presentations of research by distinguished social/organizational psychologists Presentations of societal issues by leading spokes(wo)men/psychologists in organizations At least 10 colloquia each academic year, announced several weeks in advance Attendance of 4 colloquia mandatory (registered via green card )
Mentorship system Your Master Thesis and Internship supervisor = Mentor - Accessible to discuss questions / problems - Monitoring of progress If your mentor cannot help (after consulting him/her) - with issues regarding your planning, contact the MSc Program coordinator Dr. Henk Staats (staats@fsw.leidenuniv.nl) - with issues regarding the Master Thesis or Internship, contact the Master Thesis and Internship coordinator Dr. Welmer Molenmaker (mastersop@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)
Alumni of our program will tell you about their experiences Alumni Career Days Organized twice a year First occasion November (date to be announced) Drinks included
Last but not least we are looking for: - Student representative for Master Opleidings Commissie (MOC) - International S&O student for International Students Platform Interested? Contact me directly after this meeting (or send message to staats@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)
Another opportunity For the 2th year course on Group Dynamics, Dr. Arjaan Wit, is looking for Dutch speaking student assistants 4 weeks in November - December Interested?
Frequently Asked Questions MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
FAQ Can I take courses in a different order? Can I combine my thesis and internship? When will I complete my degree?
Answers to FAQ Can I take courses in a different order? Always start with mandatory courses, not the internship Can I combine my thesis and internship? No, offered thesis topics usually are not suited Yes, but only on approval by supervisor When will I complete my degree? Within 12 months for full-time students (but limit competing activities)
More FAQ How to find an internship? When to start searching for an internship? Can I do an extended internship?
More answers How to find an internship? Personal network, Administration office emails, database in Mieneke 2.0, see Blackboard page When to start searching for an internship? November March (but start in mid-may) Can I do an extended internship? Yes, but complete degree requirements first, you will be awarded 10 EC (not more)
Other questions? * * Specific questions not that relevant for other students, come to me afterwards This presentation will be on the FSW website
Presentation title MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology Welcome again Have a great year!