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SUMMER)
With FlexPath, you can earn your master’s in psychology in 12 months and under $11,000*
*Based on fastest 10% of students. Your
program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session
cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other
fees may apply.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program Highlights
Two Flexible Online Learning Formats
To meet the needs of your busy life, we
offer two 100% competency-based online learning formats—GuidedPath
and FlexPath.
Improve Performance in the Workplace
Help improve individual and
organizational performance and motivation by developing plans for
evaluation, training, and recruiting.
Study With Scholar-Practitioners
All of our core faculty members hold
doctorates and bring years of experience, as well as the latest
theories and practices, to students.
Develop Practical Skills
Curriculum is designed to be applied to
real-life situations, preparing you with the skills needed to be
effective in the workplace.
Explore Critical Theory
Dive deeper into the psychological theory
and research applied to core concepts that help you create
psychologically healthy work environments.
Employment of industrial-organizational psychologists is projected to grow 19% from 2014 to 2024.*
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Multiple
factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree
field, affect career opportunities, and Capella does not guarantee a
job, promotion, or other career outcome.
Meet Our Psychology Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach you critical knowledge and skills and to
help enrich your education and career by bringing real-world relevance
to the courseroom.
Get the Support You Need for Success
Our dedicated support teams guide and
advise you through every step of your educational journey. Here are
some of the people you’ll work with:
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Cost & Learning Formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100
percent competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your
needs. Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
"FlexPath allowed me to go to school without cutting corners on my job since there were no defined classroom hours or set deadlines that had to be met."
Stephen King
Master of Science in Industrial
Organizational Psychology
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% Military Discount
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Industrial/Organizational Sample Courses
Courses in our online master's in psychology,
industrial/organizational psychology program cover leadership
theories, group development, motivation and workplace performance,
conflict resolution, and testing and selection processes.
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY8711 | Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| PSY7860 | Survey of Research Methods |
| PSY8730 | Consultation Psychology |
| PSY8720 | Psychology of Leadership |
| PSY8740 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology Practices in Human Resource Management |
What You'll Learn
If you’re looking to improve workplace
performance and help create a psychologically healthy environment, our
MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology specialization can help by
teaching you how to:
- Demonstrate the value of I/O professional literature.
- Apply ethical principles to academic and professional activities.
- Develop psychological testing.
- Understand research and theory.
- Embrace diversity.
- Communicate professionally.
Perspectives in Psychology
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Here are three psychology fields to consider.
Beyond Clinical Psychology: 4 Careers with an MS Degree
Explore career options in business, government, and education with a
master's in psychology.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
MS in Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Manager or director of training
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Instructor
- Assessment specialist
- Manager or director of human resources or organizational development
- Research associate
- Organizational consultant (internal or external)
- Self-employment
- Executive/leadership coach (internal or external)
- Manager or director of labor relations
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Community college
- Land-based or online college or university
- Industrial setting
- Corporation
- Military
- Government—local, state, federal
- Organizational consulting firm
- Research organization
- Health care
- Nonprofit organization
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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