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 I-O curriculum is rooted in social justice, a point of pride for Park University. Graduate students will learn strategies to diversify the workforce, develop inclusive business practices, and learn to recognize and mitigate workplace inequity.
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 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 at one of over 41 campus centers nationwide. You may also take courses online.
Required Criteria:
Prospective graduate students will submit a statement of professional goals (see below) and a resume. GPA requirements are 3.00/4.00 for undergraduate work and 3.70/4.00 for graduate work.
Recommended Criteria:
Complete the GRE; Undergraduate course preparation: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Experimental Design/Research Methods, Measurement and Test Construction
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.