Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology), MS
Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Psychology
Are you interested in transforming the workplace to promote justice and well-being? You'll acquire the tools needed to work in a variety of settings and improve the performance of individuals and organizations.
The Master of Science program in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology educates students to be well-versed in workplace empowerment strategies and interventions that are transformational and can lead to the optimal well-being and performance of individuals within organizations.
The core coursework uses concepts in psychology to emphasize training and development, professional motivation, decision-making, justice and leadership. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that fosters advanced writing skills, and critical thinking and analytical skills to promote competence in understanding theoretical, methodological and statistical frameworks within psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology research.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (PSY 553)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Concentration (12 credit hours) Research (6 credit hours) Electives (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3)
PSY 508 Choice and Decision Making (3) or PSY 550 Advanced Social Psychology (3)
PSY 509 Advanced Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
PSY 510 Professional Motivation and Leadership (3)
PSY 556 Cultural Intelligence (3)
PSY 500 Research Methods (3)
PSY 513 Fundamentals in Quantitative Methods (3)
PSY 553 Capstone in General Psychology (3)
Elective coursework should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- one letter of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admission Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
It is recommended that applicants have a background in psychology, sociology, communication, business, education or another closely related field. Required program coursework assumes a basic understanding of social science statistics and research methods. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed a statistics course or a research methods course.
The statement of purpose should be a concise and well-written response that describes the applicant's academic or career goals and how a master's degree in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology will help them achieve those goals.
It is preferred that the letter of recommendation come from a faculty member who knows the applicant's work well; if this is not possible, the recommendation should come from an individual in a supervisory or professional role.
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.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
Study abroad is possible for graduate students, and it enables 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.
There are more than 50 program opportunities available, with programs on every continent. Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students. Taking courses over the summer or during academic breaks with ASU professors offers students close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while they earn ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning.
Graduates leave this program with a broad understanding of industrial and organizational psychology. They may pursue careers in psychology, education, business, consulting or government. In addition, the industrial and organizational coursework benefits graduates working in supervisory or management positions in corporate, government or social service professions.
Careers in which the industrial and organizational psychology concentration is beneficial include:
- assessment development specialist
- data scientist
- human resource specialist
- people science and strategy manager
- product manager
- psychometric analyst
- service and testing supervisor
- workforce planning manager
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Admission deadlines
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.
