Industrial-Organizational Psychology applies the science of psychology to the workplace.
Whether you are looking to join the workforce at the master's level or advance towards a doctoral degree, our Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MSIO) provides a quality education at an affordable rate. Students in our program take an average of two years to complete the program with our 15-week fully online semesters that work with your schedule.
This program consists of 34 credit hours (offered exclusively online) with curriculum adhering to SIOP's latest Guidelines for Master's Education and Training in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. For a sample degree plan and more information on courses, please visit our Academic Advising and Coursework pages.
The M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MSIO) program at APSU follows the Guidelines
for Education and Training at the Master's Level provided by the Society for Industrial
and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). The program follows a scientist-practitioner model to prepare students to design,
develop, implement, and evaluate psychological science-based organizational interventions.
Each semester you will meet with your academic advisor, either face-to-face or virtually,
to discuss your program of study, courses for the upcoming semester, progress toward
degree completion, and answer questions you may have about your academic and professional
endeavors. Your academic advisor has to "clear" you to register each semester, which
happens at the time of your advising appointment.
Admission to the MSIO Program is competitive and selective. Applicants who are admitted typically have a GPA of 3.0 or above. A variety of factors are taken into account in MSIO admissions, including all submitted
materials and the number of available openings in the program.
For tuition and fee information for the MSIO program, please visit APSU's Student Account Services (Bursar's) Office.
If you live in one of the 16 southern states participating in the Academic Common
Market, you may also be eligible to participate in a tuition-savings program. To learn
more, visit Academic Common Market.
Financial Aid
For information about student loans, work-study, and part-time employment opportunities,
visit the Office of Student Financial Aid (includes Veterans Affairs).
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are awarded on the basis of undergraduate GPA, academic and/or professional recommendations, resumes, and interviews. MSIO Graduate Assistants (GAs) work 20 hours per week on campus, fully remote, or hybrid during the Fall and Spring semesters and receive a stipend. Working hours are flexible
and are arranged around the GA's class schedule. MSIO GAships are are highly competitive
and limited in number.
If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please visit the Office
of Graduate Studies' Graduate Assistantships page to read more and complete an application.
- Priority deadline for Fall semester GAs: April 1
- Priority deadline for Spring semester GAs: November 1