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ONLINE I/O PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE
Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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With an online Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, you’ll advance your knowledge and understanding of workplace culture. Learn how to apply industrial-organizational psychology principles to human behavior and motivation. The application of these principles can be used in a range of business, organizational and professional contexts to optimize workforce performance. Courses for this I/O psychology program are aligned to the education standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP).
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Requirements: 36 credits
You’ll need 36 credits to complete this Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help you schedule courses for your master’s in industrial-organizational psychology.
Program Purpose Statement
The Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of I-O Psychology. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Transfer credits
Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
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| COA Components | Master's Degree (non-CBE) |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$16,128
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,632
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$108
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$29,484
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Scholarships to earn your master’s degree, more affordably.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, worth up to $1K.
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
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Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master's in Industrial-Organizational Psychology?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
A master’s in I/O psychology can prepare you to be a:
- Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resources Operations Manager
- Development Manager
- Management Consultant
- Organizational Consultant
- Psychology Instructor
Top skills learned in this program:
- Industrial/organizational psychology
- Scientific mindedness
- Ethical and social responsibility
- Communication
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What you’ll learn
When you earn your online I/O psychology master’s degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate industrial/organizational psychological principles in human work performance and interactions
- Evaluate the implications of psychological research on the human experience
- Evaluate considerations related to ethics and diversity
- Synthesize appropriate personal and professional communication in psychology
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management analysts is much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
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Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No GMAT
- No essay required
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
An education that fits your busy life
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Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
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Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
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University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
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Frequently asked questions about out Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
I/O psychology, also known as industrial-organizational psychology, is a field of study focused on human behavior in the workplace. You’ll learn how to use psychological principles to solve issues in a range of organizations. You may help address topics such as employee work performance, job satisfaction, work-life balance, workplace training and employee turnover.
Our master’s in industrial-organizational psychology program covers the fundamentals of social and cognitive psychology as well as quantitative and qualitative research. You’ll complete required coursework on topics related to the evolution of I/O psychology, different environmental influences on human behavior, pertinent legal and ethical issues an organization may face and more. You’ll learn how to make a positive impact on the workplace and create better outcomes for both employees and organizations.
Our Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology can prepare you for diverse roles, such as an employee relations manager, a development manager, a management consultant, an organization consultant and a psychology instructor. Some common areas of focus in your respective role may include personnel selection and assessment, training and development, work performance management, organizational development and more. You’ll use your knowledge of psychology to drive efficiency in these areas.
If you’re interested in working as a psychologist, you may need a doctoral degree as well as additional professional certifications or licensure.
More organizations are starting to recognize the value of I/O psychology for understanding and improving human behavior in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of management analysts is projected to grow 11% from 2021 to 2023, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.