Master’s in Psychology (MA) Degree: Industrial-Organizational Specialization
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Why A Graduate Degree in Psychology with an Industrial-Organizational Specialization?
The Industrial-Organizational specialization is perfect for students who would like to apply concepts and techniques from psychology within a human resource or other business environment. I-O practitioners develop ways for helping businesses solve problems and operate in domains such as talent management, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion work-life balance and more.
Why Pursue an Industrial-Organizational Specialization at Iona?
Gain Hirable Skills Through the Industrial-Organizational specialization
Become a leader in human resources and other institutional settings while increasing employee satisfaction and performance. Hear from students on how Iona professors give one-on-one support and guidance to ensure success.
Develop a Strong Foundation While Acquiring Valuable Experience
Many of our courses provide an excellent foundation in the field covering important topics such as work motivation, training and development, organizational behavior management, and employee engagement, to name a few. During the internship, students apply and further develop the knowledge and skills learned through their courses to engage in I-O best practices with actual clients on site.
Internship and Professional Opportunities
Iona’s location in New Rochelle, New York gives our I-O psychology students access to the countless professional opportunities available in the greater New York City area. Apply the knowledge and skills you learn through your courses to engage in I-O best practices in real-world scenarios. Internship training focuses on areas such as employee recruitment, employee selection, leadership assessment, training design and development, job analysis, performance appraisal, and organizational assessment.
Our I-O graduate students have interned with various organizations including:
Viacom • Madison Square Garden • Westchester County Government • American Civil Liberties Union • Regeneron • White Plains Hospital • City of Yonkers • City of New Rochelle
Quick Facts
Tuition & Financial Aid
- $1,315 per credit (36 credits)
- $275 program fee for Fall and Spring semesters (4 semesters)
- Estimated Cost: $48,440
- Applying for Aid
- Graduate Tuition
What to Expect
- Finish in four semesters
- Hybrid learning format
- Optional summer online courses
- Access to internship and professional opportunities
Degree Outcomes
Titles held by Iona graduates include:
- Human Resources Manager
- Benefits Coordinator
- Recruitment Coordinator
- Associate Human Resources Analyst
I have had more opportunities and recognition at Iona than my entire four years as an undergraduate at a different college. It has made me a better student and I have formed amazing relationships with other students in the program.
-Destiney Clark '24MA, Industrial Organizational Psychology
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Careers & Outcomes
Our Industrial-Organizational specialization of the master’s program paves the way to careers in both the commercial and non-profit sectors, including human resources, employee recruitment and hiring, training and performance appraisal and organizational assessment.
Our I-O Psychology Graduates Have Landed Roles As:
- Human Resources Manager
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator
- Training & Development Specialist
- Benefits Coordinator
- Client Engagement Specialist
- I-O Research Analyst
Getting to work with such amazing faculty was the best experience I could have asked for. My mentors at Iona are the reason I was able to get into a Ph.D. program and I’m so thankful to have their support.
Laura Bauer ’23MA, Industrial Organizational Psychology
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Industrial-Organizational Specialization Program Highlights
Learn From and Receive Guidance from Active Professionals
I-O program faculty are experts in the field, combining distinguished academic credentials with practical research and real-world experience. Faculty provide individualized attention and guidance so that students can succeed not only academically but professionally as well.
Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Course
Through our Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) course you will be exposed to applied behavior analysis (ABA) as it is implemented in organizational settings. This course will further strengthen and broaden your skills as an OBM practitioner and sets the Iona program apart as very few I-O psychology graduate programs offer an OBM course.
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
Our program provides an academic experience that matches the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology’s recommended training for master's level programs. SIOP is the premier professional association for the science and practice of I-O psychology - a dynamic and growing field that addresses workplace issues at the individual and organizational level.
Application Requirements
Two letters of recommendation are required if your GPA is below 3.0. If your overall GPA is 3.0 or higher, you may submit one letter of recommendation, but it must be from an academic reference. At least nine credits of psychology courses in statistics, experimental research methods, and one other upper-level course with a B or higher.
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