Industrial-Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

Wesleyan I-O Psychology graduates are equipped with skills in global issues such as embracing and sustaining workplace diversity, treating people equitably, and valuing worker well-being.

 

 

A degree in industrial-organizational psychology provides you with dynamic skills many organizations and companies demand.

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In this Master of Arts (M.A.) in industrial organizational psychology degree program courses are taught by our experienced, seasoned faculty with global business experience. The program's small class size allows you to form strong relations with professors and take full advantage of their expertise.

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Requirements

Applicants must provide the following:

  • a completed application
  • a Statement of Purpose (approximately 500-1000 words)
  • a curriculum vita or resume
  • two letters of professional reference
  • official transcript from the institution from which a Bachelor's degree was earned
  • evidence of preparation for graduate study: either scores from the Graduate Record Examination (optional), or an academic writing sample (a paper written for a course you completed).
  • an admissions interview will be scheduled once all documents have been received

All documents can be submitted to graduate@wesleyancollege.edu

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by an institutional accreditor, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4-point scale. Students from universities outside of the United States will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Before starting the program, applicants must have completed an undergraduate course in General or Introductory Psychology, and an undergraduate course in statistics.

Program Curriculum
The required courses for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree are as follows:
 

PSY 502: Applied Research Design and Statistics.
Understanding and interpreting statistical analyses and research design; developing hypotheses; sampling and methodology; measurement; evaluating the quality of the research methods of published research evidence; descriptive and inferential statistics; parametric and nonparametric methods; interval estimates, ANOVA, regression, path analysis, structural equation modeling, meta-analysis; computer lab component included.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 4 hours.

PSY 503 Applied Social Psychology.
Judgment and decision-making; attitude theory, measurement, and change; group processes; social influence and persuasion; judgments of equity; understanding and applying the results of published research evidence; communicating research findings accurately and accessibly, historical use of human subjects in research and related ethical issues.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 504 Organizational Behavior and Theory.
Organizational theory and development; groups and teams (interpersonal behavior in small groups, theory and team processes); leadership and management theory, strategy, and change; coaching; planning and implementing research projects in I-O practice; analyzing data in I-O practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 505 Human Resources.
Criterion theory, development, and measurement as it applies to recruitment, selection, and placement; job analysis; predictors; human resources planning, leadership, performance appraisal, organization design, and training; business professional writing and interactions.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 506 Health in the Community and Workplace.
Motivation; theories of adult lifespan development; stress and well-being; work-life balance; workplace wellness; occupational health and safety; managing changes within the workplace; workplace aggression, bullying, and violence.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 601 Applied Testing and Assessment.
Developing and measuring criteria; individual assessment for selection and development; job attitudes (engagement, satisfaction, involvement, organizational commitment); human performance (problem solving, decision making, use of tools, error); history of applied assessment.
Prerequisite: PSY 502; Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 602 Data Analytics.
Clean and work with large data sets; analyze data from large sets to inform decisions in applied fields; ethical concerns regarding data storage and decision-making; use of R, SQL, Hadoop.
Prerequisite: PSY 502; admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 603 Employee Development.
Training theory, delivery, design, and evaluation; job evaluation and compensation; individual differences in work behavior and its ethical and accurate assessment; career development; professional presentation skills.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 604 Diversity, Justice, and Ethics in the Workplace.
Ethics; justice related to diversity; justice related to international issues; justice in employee treatment; managing downsizing; professional norms and standards; drawing the line between coaching and counseling; legal regulations and issues; humanitarian work psychology; collecting and analyzing qualitative data.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 610 Current Directions in I/O Psychology.
Seminar-based course exploring a variety of topics in the field of I-O psychology; selected topics may vary by student interest and need, along with current events and published research relevant to the field.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

PSY 620 Senior Project/Practicum.
Involves professional activity while working in an organization. 
At an organization tailored to student interests, supervised by Wesleyan faculty in an online supervisory role; involves project development, management, and reporting.
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program, or permission of program director.
Credit: 3 hours.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition: $22,250

Please contact us for more information: graduate@wesleyancollege.edu.

Additional specific costs may be considered as an adjacent to cost of attendance, for more information contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@wesleyancollege.edu or (478) 757-5205. 

 
 
 

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Program Details

  • Fast-Track Program: Our program will have you ready to go in just 18 months, whereas other full-time programs can take two years to complete.
  • Online Instruction: All classes are online, providing flexability for working adults. 
  • 2 Classes at a Time: 3 classes per semester - 2 split term and 1 full term
  • Flexible Practicum and Internship Experience: Wesleyan is proud to partner with many community organizations and businesses who welcome our students as interns.
     

I-O psychology is a fast growing field that applies psychological research to the workplace in order to make organizations more productive and profitable, and improve the well-being of employees.

You will learn how jobs are defined and staffed, how teams work together, how to increase employee health and satisfaction, and how to reduce conflicts and problems. Wesleyan’s program has been developed following the recommendations of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. This Master of Arts (M.A.) in industrial organizational psychology degree is designed to equip you to work as a practitioner with a career in consulting, diversity education, or training in a variety of settings including business, non-profit, and public agencies.

Wesleyan's program emphasizes justice in the workplace

Embedded throughout the curriculum is a focus on workplace justice. Justice, empowerment, and inclusion are core values of Wesleyan College. As businesses become more aware of the costs of failing to prioritize treating people justly, Wesleyan I-O graduates will offer expertise in global issues such as embracing and sustaining workplace diversity, treating people equitably, and valuing worker well-being. This specialized curriculum will uniquely qualify you for a number of jobs including consulting work or positions within companies that would like to improve their workplace culture. Wesleyan’s proven track record at making connections around the world will introduce you to international opportunities in I-O psychology.

I-O psychologists are increasingly in demand and paid well

Wesleyan's 18-month fast-track hybrid program includes online classes for student flexibility. Working with peers through case studies and projects will help you develop skills that are essential to your success as a professional. 

Rolling admissions (continuously considered);
August and January start dates

Contact our Graduate Admission Office: 
graduate@wesleyancollege.edu | call (478) 477-3994
 

 

Holly Cole
Associate Professor of Psychology (478) 757-3706 Profile
Gokhan Oztunc
Director of I/O Psychology Graduate Program & Assistant Professor of Psychology (478) 757-5225 Profile
EMBA professor, Barbara Rowan
Barbara Rowan

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