Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology) ,BA
Behavior, Business, Consumer, Cross-Cultural, Help People, Human Resources, Research, Workplace, industry
Are you interested in using psychology to improve how businesses and organizations work? Industrial and organizational psychology helps make jobs more interesting and satisfying, helps workers be more productive, and helps employers treat their employees fairly. Learning how to optimize your workplace will help you elevate your future career.
The BA program in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology, offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, prepares students to be well-versed in workplace empowerment strategies and interventions. The ultimate goal of this work is to increase the productivity and well-being of employees and the organizations that employ them.
Students gain the foundational knowledge and skills of a traditional psychology program, while focusing their studies on topics central to the field of industrial and organizational psychology. These topics include behavior and communication in organizations, testing and assessment, emotional intelligence and decision making. Graduates of this program are prepared to apply evidence-based approaches to transform the organizations of which they are a part.
All New College psychology programs, including this industrial and organizational psychology program, have a quantitative research focus, equipping students with skills in critical thinking, statistical analysis and academic writing. While both pathways provide a strong foundation for future graduate studies, the Bachelor of Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree in that it requires additional lab science coursework and advanced statistical training, which are increasingly important for students who desire to go into research or clinical practice. The Bachelor of Arts degree allows for exposure to a wider breadth of psychological and related topics through additional elective coursework.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
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First required math course:
MAT 119 - Finite Mathematics
or MAT 170 Precalculus or a higher level MAT course -
Math intensity:
Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Study abroad allows students in the psychology program to stand out in many career fields. Students are exposed to unique differences in the human condition worldwide, are able to improve language and cross-cultural skills for effective communication, and are challenged to adapt under new social and cultural circumstances. With more than 300 options available, and whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, Global Education programs give students a global perspective and knowledge in preparation for their career.
Graduates with an educational background in industrial and organizational psychology can pursue career opportunities in government, industry, consulting or academia. Specific roles could include:
- assessment development specialist
- data scientist
- human resources specialist
- people science and strategy manager
- product manager
- psychometric analyst
- service and testing supervisor
- workforce planning manager
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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6.3%
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$63,080
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10.0%
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$134,870
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6.5%
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$120,000
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7.0%
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$67,780
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-4.9%
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$45,930
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5.2%
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$130,000
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5.9%
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$64,240
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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
psyonline@asu.edu
602-543-6265
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
