Industrial Organizational Psychology Master's Degree Schools

University of Maryland Baltimore County

• At its Shady Grove campus, UMBC offers a master of professional studies degree in industrial/organizational psychology. UMBC's curriculum includes study of training and development, human resources and personnel management with a focus on applying these skills. The program requires a capstone internship.

  UMBC at Shady Grove
  9630 Gudelsky Drive
  Rockville, MD 20850
  301-738-600
  umbc.edu

Appalachian State University

• Appalachian State University, located in Boone, North Carolina, awards a master of arts degree in industrial/organizational psychology and human resources management. A survey conducted by the journal "Industrial-Organizational Psychologist" ranked ASU second in the United States for program culture and third for program resources. The two-year program aims to prepare graduates for work in business, industry and government and requires students to complete a thesis, internship or both in order to graduate.

  Appalachian State University
  Boone, NC 28608
  828-262-2730
  appstate.edu

University of Akron

• According to "U.S. News & World Report," the University of Akron ranks in the top 10 for industrial organizational psychology programs. Located in Akron, Ohio, the University of Akron has one of the largest programs in the United States. Master of arts candidates complete coursework in leadership, personnel selection, performance evaluation, motivation and training. Students must complete an applied internship and pass an exam in order to graduate.

  University of Akron
  Arts & Science Building, Room 341
  Akron, OH 44325-4301
  330-972-8367
  uakron.edu

Seattle Pacific University

• The industrial organizational psychology master of arts program at Seattle Pacific University focuses on equipping students with the research skills necessary to become both scholars and practitioners in the field. Two- and three-year programs are available. Master of arts candidates complete a master's project in their final year.

  Seattle Pacific University
  3307 THird Ave. West
  Seattle, WA 98119
  206-281-2000
  spu.edu

Northern Kentucky University

• Northern Kentucky University offers a master of science degree in industrial organizational psychology and concentrates on making the program accessible for part-time students. All classes are held during the evening. The program focuses on maintaining a curriculum that is relevant to the demands of the field. In addition to core requirements, students must complete nine credits of electives, which may include a practicum and thesis, as well as an applied research portfolio.

  Northern Kentucky University
  Nunn Drive
  Highland Heights, KY 41099
  (859) 572-5100
  nku.edu