Dr. Tina Riley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tina M. Riley is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. She has served as the School's Director of Professional Development and has been an Associate Director for 20 years. Dr. Riley is a results-based educator and executive coach with expertise in helping individual leaders and organizations achieve their full potential through high-impact communications that build trust and promote employee engagement. Her engaging holistic approach to teaching facilitates learners' ability to move from theory to practice. Her teaching style makes complex concepts accessible to both graduate students and seasoned professionals. Dr. Riley teaches academic and professional development classes in leadership, interpersonal skills development, labor relations, and human resources, including conducting workplace investigations. She has developed and presented leadership development programs for organizations in both the public and private sectors, including manufacturing and courts, reaching organizational leaders and HR professionals across the globe in countries such as Bahrain, Canada, China, India, and Nigeria, who have found her programs highly beneficial.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology