Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Students work side-by-side with faculty and peers on research projects and industry collaborations that prepare them for careers in the psychology work environment.No matter what industry or location around the world, there is a critical need to understand human behaviors within the workplace. Industrial-organizational psychology (also called work or business psychology and industrial engineering) helps companies succeed by improving the performance, health and safety of organizations and their employees.At Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology builds future leaders and scholars who work in every industry at every level, creating science for a smarter workplace.What is I-O psychology Real-world practices include:Organizational change and developmentPerformance management and motivationEmployee and leadership selection, development and trainingWorkplace designTeam processesHealth, safety and well-beingI-O psychologists study a wide variety of topics, including motivation and training, group performance and effectiveness, occupational stress, employee selection and assessment, industry-specific concerns, organizational behavior and more.