Why Study Industrial Organizational Psychology
Whether you are looking to join the workforce at the master's level or advance towards a doctoral degree, our MSIO program provides a rigorous, quality education with the flexibility of a fully online format at an affordable rate. Our program's flexibility (in terms of asynchronous format & coursework pacing), preparation for M.S.-practitioner work or doctoral study, thesis or comprehensive exam options, and emphasis on interaction with program peers and faculty are all features that set our fully online program apart from others.
Potential students should have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in human
behavior and business. Although most of our students completed their bachelor's degrees
as psyc or business majors, we have many students from other majors as well. We also
have a large number of students in our program who are returning to school after considerable
time in the workforce or as part of a shift in
educational/professional focus. We are happy to work with prospective students to
determine if the field of I-O Psyc and our program is the right fit for their goals.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology applies the science of psychology to the workplace. The need for I-O Psychology continues to grow as organizations seek evidence-based practices in hiring, training, and retaining a diverse, high-quality workforce. Jobs in I-O Psychology can be found in every sector of the labor market- including fortune 500 companies, factories, sports teams, universities, and volunteer efforts, just to name a few. According to US News 2022 Best Jobs Rankings, I-O Psychologists ranked #3 in Best Science Jobs #23 in Best STEM Jobs #67 in 100 Best Jobs
We have three full-time and three part-time faculty leading and contributing to our
students' coursework, research, and applied experiences. We all completed our doctoral
training (PhDs) in I-O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or Organizational Leadership/Development
programs. Our MSIO program follows a scientist-practitioner model and as such, our
faculty are scientists and practitioners with active research
programs and/or consulting work. Examples of our varied areas of study/activity include
work-nonwork interaction, intercultural competencies, gamification, veteran and active
military support, and mindfulness interventions. Most of our faculty are also very
actively involved with the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP,
Division 14 of APA).
Admission Requirements
For information related to admission requirements or to view the courses within each program, please visit the graduate bulletin.
What will I Learn
- APSU's MSIO Psychology program follows SIOP Guidelines for Education and Training at the Master's Level. These guidelines contain a series of competencies that reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students should develop as a result of completing this degree program.
- Our program follows a scientist-practitioner model to prepare students to design, develop, implement, and evaluate psychological science-based organizational interventions.
Sample Course Plan
Industrial Organizational Psychology, MSIO Track 1: Comprehenisve Exam
