Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Study methods to improve the work lives of employees and increase business performance.
Study methods to improve the work lives of employees and increase business performance.
Industrial and Organizational (I-O) psychologists use science and statistics to solve workplace issues and to help workers and businesses thrive.
Our program is committed to preparing students for the current issues facing the workplace today. As such, our I-O curriculum includes examining inequities, historical and current, facing employees. The combination of I-O practice and an employee-centered justice approach enable students to move beyond the socio-political trends of the day and identify the root cause of problems facing employees and organizations today.
I-O Psychologists help organizations by:
Whether you’re at the start of your career as a psychologist or looking to further expand your training, consider this online degree from Park University.
Industrial Psychologist was ranked #2 for Best Science Jobs by US News & World Report in 2020. US News & World Report rated Industrial Psychologist as #20 in best STEM jobs in 2020.
Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The master’s degree has been designed with early and mid-career working adults in mind where students will focus on one course every eight weeks. The 11-course curriculum is designed to be completed in seven semesters, including summers and an internship. The program is completely online and asynchronous, allowing students the flexibility to complete their work around their busy schedules.
Application Deadline:
Applications are due July 1st for entry into the fall cohort. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year with decisions being made mid-July. New cohorts will be accepted each fall.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Undergraduate Certificate:
As a student in our Industrial and Organizational Psychology Certificate program, you can take face-to-face classes for the certificate program at our Parkville, Missouri campus or online.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology, M.A.
Industrial Organizational Psychology, Certificate
What is special about Park’s MA in I-O Program?
Park University’s MA in I-O program will specifically focus on creating I-O leaders who focus on equity and justice in the workplace. Coursework will address equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to all people and all aspects of the workplace.
Graduation Requirements
Park University grants the Master of Arts upon completion of the following requirements:
Required Criteria:
Recommended Criteria:
I-O psychologists use science and statistics to solve workplace and organizational issues to help workers thrive. They help organizations by thoroughly analyzing job tasks, selecting the best employees, training employees, objectively rating employee performance, determining what factors retain good employees, discovering what stressors make jobs difficult, and though finding and developing great managers and leaders.
Are you a veteran interested in psychology and wanting to pursue a master’s degree? Industrial Organizational Psychology is listed as an “On the Rise” educational program for veterans. Your military background would be an asset to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and their Military and Veterans Initiative Task Force , which helps support veterans in the civilian workforce. Industrial Organizational Psychologists are connected around the world—look to see if SIOP has a local group near you and feel free to reach out to the Program Director with questions (Cynthia.Cerrentano@park.edu).
Want to know more about business psychology? Industrial Organizational Psychologists use science and statistics to solve organizational issues and help workers thrive. Check out this Conversation Series and these podcasts from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) to better understand the day in the life of an Industrial Organizational Psychologist.