Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Overview

Influence Effective Workplace Behavior

There are many variables that determine how well an organization or company operates. Effective communication and conflict resolution, process evaluation, professional competence and effective management are examples of the components necessary for businesses to succeed. Often, shortcomings in any of these areas can be traced back to the ways employees are selected or trained, share information or interact. Industrial and organizational psychologists use their knowledge of human behavior to address these challenges.

When you choose Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, you can study the scientific principles of psychology as they apply to a working environment. This industrial organizational psychology degree program focuses on producing usable data relating to workplace performance that could lead to greater profitability. Curriculum is aligned to the standards and recommendations set forth by the American Psychological Association.

Degree Outcomes

Learn Advanced Scientific Principles of Human Behavior

You have the opportunity to learn advanced principles in industrial and organizational psychology as they apply to employee and workplace behavior. You also study contemporary and ethical issues in psychology, statistics, organizational behavior and development, research methods, leadership strategies, consultation techniques, social and cultural psychology as well as principles of personnel and human resource management.

What You Will Learn

Work with Organizations to Plan Employee Development

To successfully complete this advanced MS in psychology with an emphasis in industrial organizational psychology degree program, you must master advanced principles in industrial and organizational psychology, including:

• Collecting and analyzing data related to human behavior
• Placing data into actionable plans to benefit organization and employees
• Ethical practices in gathering and utilizing employee data
• Broad knowledge of other fields of psychology, including cultural and social psychology
• Advanced statistical analysis and application in the workplace

Career Outcomes

Prepare to Optimize Worker Efficiency

Jobs for industrial and organizational psychologists are projected to grow 53 percent from 2012 to 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.* This growth may indicate an increasing need for professionals who apply psychological principles to the workplace to predict behavior and help employers increase efficiencies that drive revenue and reduce costs.

In addition to human resources, industrial and organizational psychology roles and other positions that utilize behavioral data and analysis, you may choose to continue your academic journey by enrolling in a PhD program, or earning a certification to teach or work as a consultant.

*Information obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics