Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.A.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 30 hours
This program focuses on the study of individuals in organizations and businesses, with an emphasis on improving employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. Students develop research, measurement, and analytic skills to address practical workplace challenges and to apply psychological principles to human resource and leadership decision-making. Common areas of application include talent assessment, performance management, training and development, stress management, job design, and organizational change. The M.A. program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is designed for both part-time and full-time students. Prior coursework in general psychology, psychological testing, research methods, and statistics is recommended. Completion of the program requires either a Plan A (Thesis) or Plan B (Applied Research) capstone.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
Admission Requirement Snapshot
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
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Admission requirements and a detailed description of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.A. program are available on the Department of Psychology website. Applicants are evaluated based on academic preparation, statement of interest, and relevant academic or professional experience. GRE scores are optional and may be waived for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and earned a grade of B or better in both statistics and research methods coursework. Two letters of recommendation are recommended but not required. The M.A. degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework and is designed to prepare students for applied careers in business, government, consulting, and related organizational settings, as well as for further graduate study in Ph.D. programs.
Retention and Termination Standards
Students must meet all Graduate School retention and academic standing requirements as outlined in the Graduate Bulletin. Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress may result in probation or dismissal from the program.
Program Requirements
Required Content Courses I (9 hours)
| PSY 535 | Organizational Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 536 | Personnel Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 636 | Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3(3-0) |
Required Content Courses II (3 hours)
Select from the following:
| PSY 537 | Organizational Behavior Management | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 538 | Occupational Health Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 736 | Interventions in Social Systems | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses I - Quantitative (9 hours)
Select 9 hours from the following:
| PSY 510 | Principles of Psychological Measurement | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 511 | Statistics in Psychology | 3(3-1) |
| PSY 611 | Research Design | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 612 | Applied Multiple Regression and Correlation | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II - Application (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| PSY 790 | Practicum I A: Professional Services | 3(Spec) |
| PSY 791 | Practicum I B: Professional Services | 3(Spec) |
Capstone (6 hours)
Select one of the following plans:
Plan A: Thesis
Plan B: Applied Research
| PSY 696 | Directed Research | 1-12(Spec) |
| PSY 890 | Practicum II A: Professional Services | 3(Spec) |
Total: 30 semester hours