Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced training in applied workplace psychology. This includes: job analysis and the development and validation of personnel selection and performance appraisal systems, the implementation and evaluation of employee and management training and development programs, enhancing employee motivation and morale, and related activities that employ psychological principles and practices to increase organizational effectiveness. Unlike the Master of Arts with a major in Psychology, this program is NOT a transitional program leading to doctoral degree candidacy.

To be considered for graduate admission, an applicant must hold or be completing an earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing and have adequate preparation with discernible ability to pursue graduate studies in the major field elected. These criteria are subject to standards set by the individual Colleges and Schools, which reserve the right to revise or amend their entrance requirements beyond the minimal requirements of the University. Note: Proof of the earned bachelor's degree must be submitted before regular admission will be granted. All baccalaureate graduates of unaccredited institutions must present a 3.00 ('B') or better upper-division grade point average to be considered for graduate admission. Course work completed after the baccalaureate which is presented as the qualifying basis for graduate admission cannot be applied toward a graduate degree at Wayne State University.