Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MS

Description of Program

This Master of Science (MS) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) program allows students to pursue advanced studies in I/O psychology that can lead to careers in helping professions, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations for which clinical training is not necessary. The I/O psychology master’s degree program also provides students with the foundational knowledge and necessary skills for doctoral-level studies.

This educational program offers students, at the culmination of the degree, the choice between a Capstone project and a non-clinical internship. During the internship, students complete approximately 100 hours of working in the field. The internship allows students to demonstrate a wide range of professional competencies and communication skills that reflect the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired throughout the program.

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Learning Outcomes

• Synthesize theories and principles applicable to the field of (I/O) psychology through written communication
• Appraise research methods and data analysis applicable in the framework of I/O psychology
• Investigate empirically supported interventions for research, administration, or practice of I/O psychology
• Employ ethical principles of psychology in academic and professional matters of I/O psychology
• Examine diversity issues in the context of I/O psychology

Basis for Admissions

Admission to a master’s program requires a conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited academic institution or an international institution that is determined to be equivalent through an approved evaluation service.

Additional State requirements may need to be met for Basis of Admissions into a program:

• Basis for Admission - Washington State Students

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science degree in I/O Psychology requires a total of 30 to 36 credits for completion depending on specialization.

The University may accept a maximum of 12 semester credits in transfer toward the Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology for graduate coursework completed at an accredited college or university with a grade average of “B” or better. See the Transfer Credit Policy for additional information.

• PSY-5403  must be completed at NU. 

Graduation requirements for the Master’s Degree in Psychology vary according to specialization selected.

All master’s degree programs have the following graduation requirements:

• A minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate instruction must be completed through the University
• Completion of subject area competency requirements for the graduate program
• Elective courses must be relevant to the department’s graduate program
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (letter grade of “B”) or higher
• Official documents on file for basis of admission: a conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited academic institution
• Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University
• All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma and/or degree posted transcript

Time to Completion

The University allows 5 years to complete all Master’s programs of 36 credits or less.

The median time to completion for this program is 18 months.

Time to completion varies depending upon the pace in which a student completes courses and the number of transfer credits accepted. As most students are working adults, balancing educational, professional, and personal commitments, our academic and finance counselors will work with you to develop a program schedule that works best for your needs.

Students following the preferred schedule designed by the Dean for this program, and applying no transfer credits, can expect to finish in as little as 16 months.