Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.S.
The M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is an interdisciplinary program that combines content from the disciplines of psychology, organizational behavior and organizational development, and human resource management. It explores the applications of the science of psychology to solving workplace issues and maximizing productivity and employee satisfaction. This program is conveniently offered in an online format.
M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is also offered as a dual degree program with concurrent enrollment in M.S. in Human Resource Management and Development.
In addition to the College of Professional Studies and Advancement Graduate Admissions Requirements, the program requires:
- Official scores for the Criterion Online Writing Assessment (taken within the last five years) or a professional writing sample, such as a baccalaureate capstone paper or final paper from an upper-level undergraduate course, inclusive of cover page, references, and appendices, if any. Please visit www.nl.edu/lls for test information.
- Requirement may be waived if the applicant has a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or has a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation, addressing topics/questions as established and periodically revised by the faculty. Letters of recommendation must be written by individuals who know the candidate from an academic or professional perspective and are able to comment on the candidate’s capacity for undertaking graduate studies.
- Faculty review
Program Details:
- Requires 36- 42 SH for completion
- Credit for Prior Learning may be accepted toward program requirements as determined appropriate by the program faculty
Required Courses
Foundational Courses - 6 SH
| LAP 509 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
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| LAP 510 | Advanced Theories of Personality | 3 |
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| RES 510 | Research Methodology and Writing | 3 |
Note: LAP 509/LAP 510 may be waived for students who have previously completed at least one undergraduate or graduate course in Psychology, including General Psychology, or equivalent with a grade of "B" or better. RES 510 may be waived for students who have previously completed one undergraduate or graduate course in Statistics, Research Methods, Quantitative Analysis, or equivalent with a grade of "B" or better.
Gateway Course - 3 SH
| LAP 528 | Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Core Courses - 27 SH
| HRM 520 | Performance Analysis and Measurement | 3 |
| HRM 521 | Talent Acquisition and Retention | 3 |
| LAP 516 | Research Design | 3 |
| LAP 517 | Psychological Statistics, Design and Analysis | 3 |
| LAP 526 | Psychology of Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| LAP 532 | Work Motivation and Job Attitudes | 3 |
| LAP 533 | Measurement of Individual Differences | 3 |
| OBD 515 | Training and Development | 3 |
| OBD 533 | Organizational Effectiveness and Development | 3 |
Note: LAP 517 must be taken for 3 SH.
Capstone Course - 3 SH
| LAP 589 | Capstone in Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Program Electives - 3 SH
Students may select any LAP or cognate discipline graduate level courses with the approval of Program Chair or designate.
For more information about this program, visit https://www.nl.edu/academics/socialbehavioralsciencesmasters/industrialandorganizationalpsychology/