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LP – M.A. Industrial & Organizational Psychology

M.A. Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Train to guide organizations to success by implementing effective solutions and leveraging their strengths, with the option to choose from two tracks: Internship/Thesis and Applied Research Project.

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The Chicago and Online Campuses

This program offers two tracks to meet your career goals

Time to completion:

2 years full time,
3 years part-time

Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists

Examine principles set by the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists (SIOP)

Program Description

Elevate your career and help organizations thrive with our M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology program. This program trains students in the essential diagnostic and consultative skills to help organizations and the individuals within them solve problems and leverage strengths to perform effectively and efficiently. Students not only learn how to design and implement I/O assessments and solutions, but they also benefit by participating in these very same practices to identify their own strengths and to improve developmental areas.

Program Highlights: With the guidance of experienced faculty, you’ll delve into a variety of topics including:

  • Personnel selection
  • Performance appraisal
  • Training – Leadership
  • Motivation


Tailored Learning Experience: The program is comprised of two tracks: –

The Internship/Thesis Track is offered in Anaheim, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Diego, and Washington D.C. –

Applied Research Project (ARP) is offered Online only. The ARP Track is designed for students with a minimum of three years relevant post baccalaureate work experience.

Join our program and become a catalyst for positive change in any organizational setting.

Career Pathways

Graduates from the in-person and online M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology program are prepared to apply their skills to a variety of fields and professions, including:

  • Consultation
  • Marketing
  • Human resources
  • Leadership
  • Government
  • Business
  • Nonprofit

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Manika Turnbull, Ph.D.

Ph.D. – Organizational Leadership
The Chicago School prepared me to step into the workforce and add value, because of this knowledge and how I approach relationships, conflicts, and my overall development both personally and professionally.”

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 14 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies, for skill-building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums and community service opportunities.

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