MA in Psychology

Industrial-Organizational Specialization

Jump-start your career with a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational psychology! I-O is a “hot job” and shows job increases through 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Iona's Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology program follows a scientist-practitioner model, providing an academic experience that matches the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology’s recommended training for master's level I-O psychology programs. Iona’s I-O faculty mentors are experts in their field, combining strong academic credentials with real-world, applied experience. Faculty routinely work on research projects with students, and many students who conduct research with faculty have the opportunity to present their work at professional conferences. Our small faculty-to-student ratio provides students with personal attention and hands-on support in their coursework, in finding internships, and in their professional development. Five defining characteristics of our program:

• Skilled professors who provide a high level of preparation for students' future professional work
• An environment that is academically rigorous and challenging
• Caring mentors who provide one-on-one attention and support
• Best practices in field of I-O emphasized in all course work
• Small classes

Total required credits for MA Industrial-Organizational program = 42

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