Industrial & Organizational Psychology Master’s Degree
Students in the Master’s degree program in psychology who choose a concentration in industrial/organizational learn about how people behave in the workplace. They learn about the kinds of attitudes and working conditions that are most likely to boost productivity. Graduates from this program are in demand from employers who are looking to create a work environment that benefits employees as well as helping the company to reach its goals. They may be hired for roles where they are involved in helping to select the best candidates for jobs or administering tests to employees.
Taking I/O at the university level helps students to develop their reasoning and communications skills. They also learn how to present logical arguments to support a position they are trying to get across. Here are some examples of the kinds of courses you would be taking in this program:
• Advanced Social Psychology
• Advanced Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
• Industrial/Organizational Consulting Practices
• Industrial Psychology
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• Organizational Psychology
• Performance Analysis
• Psychology of Group Processes
• Psychometrics: Measurement and Evaluation
Career Options
A graduate from this program is ready for these kinds of positions:
• Coach
• Consultant
• Human Resources Manager
• Industrial Trainer
• Manager
