Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Organizational Development and Consultation

Learn to transform organizations and individuals’ work experience: With a master's in industrialorganizational psychology, you will bring psychological principles to the workplace to benefit both employees and employers. With a degree in industrialorganizational psychology, you will: Learn to work with individuals and groups on organizational change and development, leadership and management development, conflict management, team dynamics, and strategic human resource management. Benefit from opportunities to participate in internships or complete thesis research. Enjoy a flexible course curriculum and schedule that accommodates graduate assistantships, internships, or full-time jobs. Have the option to complete a practicum project at the organization where you are currently employed. Complete the program in two years (full time) or less than three years (part time). As well as: Have the option to choose concentrations in Workplace-Human Resources Psychology, organizational development and consultation, psychology of conflict management (a graduate certificate in psychology of conflict management is also available), and talent analytics. Be part of a cohesive and supportive community that extends long past graduation. Benefit from attending professional development events and participating in professional associations. Begin forming your professional network with fellow students and young professionals. Within each program option described above, students may concentrate in workplace-human resources, organizational development, conflict management, or talent analytics. A concentration requires 12 credits of electives, which are counted as part of the 18 credits required in the elective option (Thesis, InternshipPracticum, or Approved Electives) selected by the student. If a concentration is selected, the student must notify the program coordinator as well as the Registrar. A concentration is not required if the student's educational or career goals can best be met without this specialization.