MS Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)

The MS program in psychology with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology educates students to be well-versed in workplace empowerment strategies and interventions that are transformational and can lead to the optimal well-being and performance of individuals within organizations.
The core coursework uses concepts in psychology to emphasize training and development, professional motivation, decision-making, justice and leadership. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that fosters advanced writing skills, and critical thinking and analytical skills to promote competence in understanding theoretical, methodological and statistical frameworks within psychology and industrial and organizational psychology research.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours
30 credit hours
Study method
Online Only
STEM-OPT option
STEM-OPT Option not Available

New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences is led by a diverse team of renowned faculty and talented staff who endeavor to help students thrive at ASU and beyond. New College prepares students to become master learners, prepared to engage, adapt, and develop solutions to the complex challenges facing the world today and tomorrow. Our graduates are agents of change and difference makers here in the West Valley community and far beyond.

About School

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at Home University
PSY 502: Professional Issues in Psychology
PSY 550: Advanced Social Psychology
PSY 508: Choice and Decision Making
PSY 579: Cross-Cultural Psychology
Courses at ASU
PSY 500: Research Methods (3)
PSY 513: Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods (3)
Concentration Courses (12)
PSY 553: Capstone in General Psychology (3)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

Graduates leave this program with a broad understanding of industrial and organizational psychology. They may pursue careers in psychology, education, business, consulting or government. In addition, the industrial and organizational coursework benefits graduates working in supervisory or management positions in corporate, government or social service professions.

Assessment Development Specialist
Data Scientist
Human Resource Specialist
People Science and Strategy Manager
Product Manager
Psychometric Analyst

Recruiting Companies

Amazon
Banner Health
Boeing
Intel
Starbucks

2025-26 Important Dates and Deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January) December 17, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 20, 2025
Fall start (August) August 7, 2025 August 21, 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring start (January) December 17, 2025 January 12, 2026 January 19, 2026