Master of Science
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree
Elevate your career and gain the knowledge to help transform the workplace in this supportive program.
Ranked in the top 5 Best Online Master’s in Organizational Psychology programs by Best Colleges.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree
The I-O psychology tools you need to impact positive change in the workplace.
You want more opportunities to influence change for the better at an organizational level. In the I-O psychology master’s, you’ll leverage applied assessment tools and real-world organizational projects to enhance your learning. Become equipped to bring a strategic, thoughtful approach to your field and be well-versed in data analysis tools. Explore current business practices and research alongside your peers, faculty and industry experts to discover innovative approaches that improve the workplace.
I was able to use my capstone [in I/O Psychology] for networking purposes and have a well-rounded conversation with seasoned HR professionals from a perspective that they did not have…[and] hit the ground running in an HR Center of Excellence, specifically talent management, as I quickly grasped topics that were being discussed and could even add value to the conversation…with less experience than my counterparts.
An industrial and organizational psychology master's tailored to meet the demands of your life.
We all connect and learn in unique ways—our faculty understands this. Expert faculty in the industrial and organizational psychology master’s program support you through multiple channels of connection to meet your needs. You’ll enjoy the benefits of networking opportunities with professionals in the community and a flexible schedule so that you can make your degree work alongside your busy life.
The Bellevue University MIOP master’s program adheres to all Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology education and training requirements at the master’s level.
Focus on one subject at a time in your master's program.
Choose to follow the cohort path for the industrial and organizational psychology master’s program degree and simplify your study experience with a course load that’s more manageable for busy professionals. You’ll register for classes once at the beginning of the program and take one course at a time with the same group of peers online. Gain more collaborative experiences and graduate with a stronger network to start your career.
Rethink the status quo. Expand your connections and engage with us.
Our I-O psychology faculty blend experience in business and the public sector with organizational development and leadership principles to give students a real-world, inclusive perspective on organizations and problem solving. Hear some of our students' stories and learn more about what our faculty are doing to bring creativity and innovation to the field, on our MIOP blog.
Take the next step in obtaining a master’s in I-O psychology. We’re ready to help you get there.
Courses
What You’ll Learn
You will have an opportunity to concentrate on an area of interest within industrial and organizational psychology in a practicum experience. In addition, an applied research capstone project will deepen your first-hand knowledge of the field. Graduates of Bellevue’s industrial and organizational psychology master's program will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate efficacy in communicating theoretical importance and business application in a way that can be understood across job titles, departments, and organizations.
- Apply current industrial/organizational psychology theory to solve organizational problems.
- Define how to leverage data, analysis techniques, and statistical interpretations to provide meaningful insights that support business decisions.
- Design and conduct assessments and measurements regarding individual, team, and business variables.
- Develop research methods that address applied business topics.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify organizational problems and recommend strategic solutions.
This program opened me up to the world of how wellbeing is integrated with organizational development, workplace culture, and the way that it is structured….The encouragement [from faculty] to obtain mentors and to contact local leaders and organizations…paired with the University’s reputation, opened doors to learn even more.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree Courses
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Requirements (36 credit hours)
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This course focuses on the study of Industrial and Organizational Psychology from a practitioner perspective by covering the major applied and theoretical practices common in the field. Students explore organizational strategy of systems, performance, and human capital management.
In this course, students will analyze the workplace from a social psychology perspective. This includes employee interactions, attitudes, motivation, and other psychological processes that affect the employee environment.
This course introduces students to best practices and applications of job analysis and performance appraisal. Students will review approaches and evaluate the information gathered from these processes to support various organizational objectives including selection, compensation, employee motivation, training, and organizational culture.
This course develops deep insights into how various aspects of social capital such as reputation, leadership, organizational policies, culture, and relationships combine to maximize organizational value utilizing these intangible assets.
This course will explore how organizational interventions can be designed to mitigate risks for companies and implement change. The course will outline how to identify crucial factors that impact organizations, techniques used to assess needs, and application of an organizational development plan.
This baseline course in statistics will provide the student with essential skills to perform various data analyses, interpret data output, and communicate findings to stakeholders in organizations. Introduction to probability, means, variances, correlation, ANOVA, and regression applied to psychological data.
This course prepares students to assess, utilize and interpret selection measurements that are designed to identify the best-fit candidates while also reducing any potential adverse impacts on applicants.
This course addresses how to design psychometrics to support talent management and engagement within an organization. The topics of test development, reliability, validity, and data interpretation will be covered.
Supervised practicum experience with applied projects in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology. Projects will vary on a term basis and are dependent on faculty approval of student proposals. Topics relevant to applied projects such as proposal writing and presentation skills will also be covered.
This is an advanced course on statistical techniques used in psychology. The course will cover linear models of correlation and regression as well as multivariate models such as multiple regression, ANOVA, and ANCOVA. Students will be introduced to the use of statistical computer software.
This course provides instruction in methods and design when conducting research in psychology. Students will be required to propose their own research study that is meaningful to the current workplace, create a research model, conduct a literature review, and design an approved research methodology. This proposal can be related to ongoing research or on a topic of interest to the student.
This course refines the scientist and practitioner skills students have acquired throughout the program to highlight the importance of both perspectives within the workplace. Students will complete research projects with a chosen company or other related scenarios upon approval from faculty. Projects will include creation of measurement tools, collection and analysis of data, data visualizations, and professional deliverables relevant to the study and organization.
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).
Whether a college, university, or program is accredited is important to students with financial aid, employers who provide tuition assistance, donors, and the federal government.
This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
Format
100% Online learning that works for your life and your goals.
Our flexible online courses are designed to bring quality learning into a format that fits your schedule, without sacrificing meaningful faculty feedback and collaboration with peers across the country. Stay on track with the help of your Student Coach — with you from day one to graduation.
Graduate with a stronger professional network.
Get to know a consistent group of peers as you earn your master’s in industrial organizational psychology degree. As a master’s cohort program, you’ll move through courses one at a time on the same schedule as your classmates—making it possible to develop a stronger network and enjoy a more collaborative learning experience along the way.
See how online learning can make earning a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology possible for you.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Graduate degrees can be more affordable than you think.
Earning a degree is an investment in yourself. We want to help you make sure it’s a wise one.
2024 / 2025 Academic Year
$660 In-Class or Online Cost Per Credit
(Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements)
Curious about financial aid? We’ve got the answers.
As a graduate student, you may be eligible for up to $20,500 per year in unsubsidized Direct Student Loans.
And, students often apply for graduate program scholarships through Bellevue University or tuition reimbursement through their employers. Talk to us and we’ll help you explore your options.
Move forward with a more affordable master’s in industrial organizational psychology.
Admissions
Start on the path to your master’s. No GRE or GMAT required.
We believe in reducing roadblocks to education. That’s why our admissions requirements focus only on what matters—helping hardworking students access the education they deserve.
For admission to Bellevue University, applicants must:
- Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or a U.S. equivalent degree from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
- Have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or better from the most recent 60 credits of coursework earned toward the bachelor’s degree or have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better in previous graduate level coursework earned toward the graduate degree.
If you haven’t already, take a moment to request information about your masters program and get in touch with our admissions team. We’ll help make sure you have what you need and answer your questions.
When you’re ready to apply, start your application online. You’ll then:
- Submit your deposit to Bellevue University. (You can do this at any point in the process.)
- Submit your transcripts from past institutions and any other required documentation.
- Complete the FAFSA and see what grants and loans you’re eligible for.
If you are an international student, please see the following specific information: International Student Master Admissions.
You'll just need to create an account and complete a pre-application to Bellevue University through Guild. Once you receive confirmation that your pre-application to Bellevue University has been approved, you'll need to complete the required steps to get fully accepted and registered. These include:
- Submitting transcripts from past institutions
- Submitting related documentation
Ready to get started?
Reach out to admissions.
- Get your questions answered about the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree
- Understand your financial aid and scholarship options
- Map out a schedule that fits with your priorities
