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Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program overview


Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s Overview 0:04 Organizations thrive when they 0:06 understand what motivates people, 0:08 supports effective leadership, and 0:10 strengthens [music] workplace 0:11 performance. In this video, we'll Workplace Psychology and Graduate Study 0:13 explore the Master of Science in 0:15 Industrial Organizational Psychology 0:18 from University of Phoenix, including 0:20 what you'll study, the skills you can 0:22 develop, and how this online degree 0:24 supports working adults. This program is 0:27 designed for individuals who want to 0:29 deepen [music] their understanding of Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Research 0:31 how psychological principles can be 0:33 applied in workplace settings. Students 0:36 examine the relationship [music] between 0:37 human behavior and organizational 0:40 performance while exploring strategies 0:42 that support employee engagement, 0:44 leadership, [music] team effectiveness, 0:46 and organizational development. This 0:49 program does not prepare students for Workplace Analysis and Evidence-Based Decisions 0:51 [music] professional lensure as a 0:53 psychologist or other mental health 0:55 practitioner. However, it does help 0:57 prepare students [music] for roles like 0:59 an organizational consultant or learning 1:01 and development director. Throughout the 1:03 program, you'll explore topics [music] 1:04 such as organizational behavior, 1:06 leadership, motivation, employee Flexible Online Learning for Working Professionals 1:08 selection, performance management, 1:11 research [music] methods, and 1:12 organizational development. Coursework 1:15 examines how psychological principles 1:17 can be applied to workplace challenges 1:20 while helping students evaluate 1:21 organizational systems, [music] analyze Applying I-O Psychology Across Organizations 1:23 behavioral data, and support informed 1:25 decisionmaking. You'll also develop 1:28 skills in critical thinking, 1:29 communication, research, ethical 1:31 decisionm, data analysis, and problem 1:34 solving. The curriculum emphasizes Program Information and Next Steps 1:37 evidence-based approaches to 1:38 understanding workplace behavior, 1:40 improving organizational effectiveness, 1:43 and supporting positive employee 1:45 experiences. Students learn how to 1:47 interpret research findings and apply 1:50 psychological concepts to a variety of 1:53 organizational environments. Because the 1:55 program is offered online, it is 1:57 designed to support professionals who 1:59 are [music] continuing their education 2:01 while managing careers, family 2:04 commitments, and other responsibilities. 2:07 The flexible learning environment 2:09 [music] allows graduate students to 2:10 pursue advanced education while 2:12 balancing existing priorities. A master 2:15 of science in industrial organizational 2:18 psychology can help you build advanced 2:19 knowledge and practical skills [music] 2:21 that apply across business, government, 2:24 nonprofit organizations, consulting, 2:27 human resources, and other professional 2:29 environments where understanding 2:31 workplace behavior and organizational 2:33 effectiveness is valuable. Whether 2:35 you're gathering information or ready to 2:38 take the next step, an enrollment 2:40 representative can [music] answer your 2:41 questions, discuss program details, and 2:45 help you explore your options. If you're 2:47 ready to move forward, you can also 2:49 apply at phoenix.edu.

University of Phoenix explains the Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, including its workplace-focused curriculum, evidence-based application of psychological principles and considerations for professionals evaluating the degree and related organizational career paths.

The video was uploaded on 08/24/2026.
The video lasts for 2 minutes and 52 seconds.

Key Moments
00:00 Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s Overview
00:12 Workplace Psychology and Graduate Study
00:30 Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Research
00:50 Workplace Analysis and Evidence-Based Decisions
01:08 Flexible Online Learning for Working Professionals
01:22 Applying I-O Psychology Across Organizations
01:36 Program Information and Next Steps