Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Overview

Industrial/Organizational Psychology examines how people think, behave and collaborate in the workplace. In this program, you’ll learn how to apply psychological principles to hiring, training, leadership and performance management to improve organizational effectiveness. You’ll build the skills to analyze workplace challenges and develop solutions that strengthen employee well-being, productivity and organizational success.

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Master of Arts

Location:

Online

Your Goal:

Build skills in research, measurement, and evidence-based decision making for applied roles in organizational settings.

About the Program:

This 100% online M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology will help you develop the skills to boost productivity, efficiency, and the quality of life for employees through evidence-based decision making. You will learn to apply psychological theory to organizational challenges, use data and evidence to inform workplace decisions, design and evaluate interventions, and more. Your coursework and research will cover key topics, including:

  • Personnel psychology
  • Organizational psychology statistics
  • Statistical methods
  • Directed research

The skills you learn in this program can be applied across a wide range of industries, including corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and government settings.

Program Outcomes:

Alumni commonly hold applied roles, such as industrial/organizational psychologist, workforce analytics analyst, talent or assessment specialist, selection and assessment specialist, organizational effectiveness analyst, consultant, and other people-focused roles.

CMU offers engaging online learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.

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