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Capella University
HAROLD ABEL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

MS Master of Science in Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology specialization

Overview

Businesses pursuing increased employee engagement, worker productivity, and team building often seek candidates with skills in industrial/organizational psychology, a field that applies behavioral principles and research findings to organizational settings. Through This online Master's program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, you'll learn skills to help you develop and achieve your goals — whether you're pursuing a new career or looking to advance in your current role.

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Degree outcomes

With your Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella, you'll learn and understand scientific merit of the I/O professional literature. You'll also learn leading-edge assessment techniques, leadership and group development theories, conflict management strategies, and other techniques for increasing motivation and improving workplace performance. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.

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Career outcomes

Common jobs with an online program in industrial/organizational psychology include adjunct or part-time faculty, assessment specialist, manager or director of labor relations or organizational consultant (internal or external). Potential workplaces include community college, corporation, government, nonprofit or military.