Master's degree

Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

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24 months

Approximate Program Length

36

Total Credits

$698

Cost per Credit

Online

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Advance your knowledge and understanding of workplace culture. Learn how to apply industrial-organizational psychology principles to human behavior and motivation. The application of these principles can be used in business and organizational settings to optimize workforce performance. Courses for this program are aligned to the education standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Scientific Mindedness
Ethical and Social Responsibility
Communication

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Courses

1

Course at a time

6

Weeks per course

8

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 36 credits to complete this master of science in industrial-organizational psychology degree.

12 Core courses

The Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology features 12 core courses in topics ranging from social psychology and learning and cognition to Human Performance, Assessment, and Feedback, Consulting and Business Skills and Organizational Development, Leadership, and Management.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

PSYCH/599: Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology
PSYCH/614: Social Psychology
PSYCH/620: Multicultural and Social Issues in Psychology
PSYCH/644: Psychology of Learning and Cognition
PSYCH/629: Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYCH/639: Ethics and Professional Skills in I-O Psychology
PSYCH/664: Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSYCH/642: Personnel Psychology
PSYCH/647: Human Performance, Assessment, and Feedback
PSYCH/658: Work Motivation and Job Attitudes
PSYCH/668: Organizational Development, Leadership, and Management
PSYCH/678: Consulting and Business Skills

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

What you'll learn

When you earn your online master of science in industrial-organizational psychology you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

You’ll learn how to:

Integrate industrial/organizational psychological principles in human work performance and interactions
Evaluate the implications of psychological research on the human experience
Evaluate considerations related to ethics and diversity
Synthesize appropriate personal and professional communication in psychology

Program Purpose Statement

The Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of I-O Psychology. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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$0.0-0.0

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

92

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Salary range ²

$0.0-0.0

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

89

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Salary range ²

$87-140k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

26108

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Salary range ²

$75-126k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

627

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Salary range ²

$83-141k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

3511

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

Salary range ²

$58-109k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

8416

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

A MSIOP can prepare you for:

Employee Relations Manager
Human Resources Operations Manager
Development Manager
Management Consultant
Organizational Consultant
Psychology Instructor

14 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected job growth for Management Analysts on average between 2020 and 2030.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

27

Average years of industry experience

72

Psychologists

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

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