MA in Psychology: Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology is the study of how people think, feel and behave at work. More specifically, I-O psychologists are interested in such topics as: recruitment and selection systems, motivation, employee development, teams, performance management and reward systems, fair workplace practices, leadership, and employee well-being.ProgramThe I-O Psychology program at the University of Guelph was developed based on the graduate training recommendations of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Canadian equivalent (CSIOP). The program is unique in Canada because of our balanced approach to graduate education - we highly value both the research and practice in our field and recognize their interrelated role in the profession.ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:Employee stress and well-beingInequality in organizationsTrust across individuals and in teamsUnderstanding interview anxietyExploring how organizations manage job performanceAssessing selection systems for organizationsCareer Opportunities:Academic or non-academicManagement consultingHuman resourcesApplied research