Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology), MS
Want to understand how psychology improves the workplace? Learn strategies for leadership, training and decision-making while building advanced writing, critical thinking and research skills. Prepare to boost performance in organizations and open doors to a variety of careers.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The Master of Science program in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology educates you to be well-versed in workplace empowerment strategies and interventions that are transformational and can lead to the optimal well-being and performance of individuals within organizations.
The core coursework uses concepts in psychology to emphasize training and development, professional motivation, decision-making, justice and leadership. You engage in a rigorous curriculum that fosters advanced writing skills, critical thinking and analytical skills to promote competence in understanding theoretical, methodological, and statistical frameworks within psychology and industrial and organizational psychology research.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours - course-based master's
Required Core (3 credit hours) Concentration (12 credit hours) Research and Statistics (6 credit hours) Electives (9 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3)
PSY 508 Choice and Decision Making (3) or PSY 550 Advanced Social Psychology (3)
PSY 509 Advanced Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
PSY 510 Professional Motivation and Leadership (3)
PSY 556 Cultural Intelligence (3)
PSY 500 Research Methods (3)
PSY 513 Fundamentals in Quantitative Methods (3)
This degree is a course-based master's program. Elective coursework should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Construct effective written documents in the area of industrial-organizational psychology.
- Critically evaluate the statistics and methods of research studies in psychology research literature.
- Critically evaluate the ethical aspects of research studies in psychology research literature.
- Critically evaluate industrial and organizational psychology strategies and interventions that increase or enhance workplace competencies and performance of individuals and organizations.
Construct effective written documents in the area of industrial-organizational psychology.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Admission Information It is recommended that applicants have a background in psychology, sociology, communication, business, education or another closely related field. Required program coursework assumes a basic understanding of social science statistics and research methods. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed a statistics course or a research methods course. The statement of purpose should be a concise and well-written response that describes the applicant's academic or career goals and how a master's degree in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology will help them achieve those goals. It is preferred that the letter of recommendation come from a faculty member who knows the applicant's work well; if this is not possible, the recommendation should come from an individual in a supervisory or professional role.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Study abroad is possible for graduate students, and it enables students in the psychology program to stand out in many career fields. Students are exposed to unique differences in the human condition worldwide, are able to improve language and cross-cultural skills for effective communication, and are challenged to adapt under new social and cultural circumstances.
There are more than 50 program opportunities available, with programs on every continent. Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students. Taking courses over the summer or during academic breaks with ASU professors offers students close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while they earn ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates leave this program with a broad understanding of industrial and organizational psychology. They may pursue careers in psychology, education, business, consulting or government. In addition, the industrial and organizational coursework benefits graduates working in supervisory or management positions in corporate, government or social service professions.
Careers in which the industrial and organizational psychology concentration is beneficial include:
- assessment development specialist
- data scientist
- human resource specialist
- people science and strategy manager
- product manager
- psychometric analyst
- service and testing supervisor
- workforce planning manager
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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602-543-3000
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Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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