Masters programs in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Learn more about the MS in organizational psychology and what it can do for your career...

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After every recession we see a shift in paradigm in the way we conduct our daily lives and the way we run our businesses. So far, one of the greatest paradigm shifts occurring in the way business is conducted is the increase in scrutiny many business owners and executives have when assessing the mechanics of their business.

Belts have been tightening and many are seeking to increase productivity and the overall efficiency in the way business is done. Organizational psychology has taken a front seat in this new economy and those educated in the area are some of the few who can demand high salaries and are experiencing demand in a shrinking economy.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a Masters degree program in Organizational Psychology will provide you with knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:

Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concepts

  • Lifespan development
  • Learning theories
  • Increase employee engagement,worker productivity, and team building
  • Apply behavioral principles to organizational settings
  • Organizational assessment
  • Leadership & group development theories
  • Conflict management strategies
  • Techniques for increasing motivation
  • Inferential statistics
  • Research methods
  • Examine psychological constructs affecting individuals and groups in the workplace
  • Evaluate and conduct psychological consultations through applied case work, practice, self-appraisal, feedback and discussions
  • Consultation theories and dynamics within a consultant and client relationship
  • Personnel psychology and human resource management
  • Dynamics of contemporary, international, and virtual organizations

Online Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Programs ...

Click here to find campus-based programs.

Argosy University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Capella University

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (5 specializations - Consumer Psychology, General, Healthcare Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace Diversity)
  • Masters (MA) in Psychology - Organizational Leadership

Northcentral University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
  • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)

University of the Rockies

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology - Organizational Leadership

Walden University (Online)

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology - Specialization in Leadership Development, Organizational Psychology, and Non-profit Management

The representatives at each of these universities will provide you with more information about their Masters degree programs in Organizational Psychology and about possible future career prospects associated with this degree.

Campus-based Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Programs

Arizona

Argosy University

Campuses: Phoenix

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

California

Argosy University (Graduate Programs)

Campuses: Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Colorado

Argosy University (Graduate Programs)

Campuses: Denver

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Georgia

Argosy University

Campuses: Atlanta

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Illinois

Adler School of Professional Psychology

Campuses: Chicago

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Counseling & Organizational Psychology

Argosy University (Graduate Programs)

Campuses: Chicago, Schaumburg

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Campuses: Chicago, Grayslake

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Massachusetts

Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology

Campuses: Boston

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Organizational Psychology

Minnesota

Argosy University (Graduate Programs)

Campuses: Twin Cities

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Texas

Argosy University

Campuses: Farmers Branch

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Salary Benefits...

As stated in a Bureau of Labor and Statistics Current Population Survey from May of 20081:

  • The median salary for Management Analysts across the country is $73,570, while the top 10% averaged $133,850!
  • Business Operations specialists of various sorts averaged $59,920, while the top 10% averaged $103,250.
  • The average salaries of those who hold a Masters degree in 2008 was $1,228/week, while those only holding a Bachelor's degree was $978/week.

Advancement...

As opposed to most other fields of psychology, a Master's degree in Industrial/Oganizational Psychology (I/O Psychology) will open many career doors. However, you will still need a PhD in Organizational Psychology to acquire the designation of an Organizational Psychologist. In addition, a PhD will allow you to demand higher pay for your expertise.

This being said, many individuals who end up earning their PhD first earn their Master's degree and spend some time in the workforce developing an understanding of real life business scenarios and how their expertise can turn a struggling company into one that is flush with profit.

Career possibilities for those with a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology...

  • Managerial positions in virtually any industry
  • Consulting positions in personnel training, human resources, or executive coaching
  • Community college instructor

Resources:
1 BLS Statistics from 2008