Those individuals who have a passion for business and a strong inclination toward the helping professions are ideal candidates for a Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Argosy University. This flexible two-year online program is designed to apply the knowledge of and techniques related to human behaviors and issues involving individuals and groups in organizational and work settings.
The competency -based curriculum focuses on the outcomes of training and on the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to function as a master's level professional in this field. This interdisciplinary program combines the expertise of the faculty in Argosy University’s American School of Professional Psychology and the College of Business.
- Knowledge and understating of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology field
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- The ability to apply industrial/organizational research and assessment practices
- Knowledge of industrial/organizational behavior, development, and change strategies
- Competency in ethics and diversity as they apply to industrial and organizational practices
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assess and modify motivational and performance issues
Graduates of the MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology program are prepared to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including the following:
- Compensation
- Consultation
- Data analysis
- Human resources management
- Leadership
- Organizational development
- Statistical decision making
- Training
Industrial Organizational Psychology
"Employment of psychologists is expected to grow 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Industrial-organizational psychologists also will be in demand to help to boost worker productivity and retention rates in a wide range of businesses. Industrial-organizational psychologists will help companies deal with issues such as workplace diversity and antidiscrimination policies. Companies also will use psychologists’ expertise in survey design, analysis, and research to develop tools for marketing evaluation and statistical analysis. Median annual earnings of wage and salary industrial-organizational psychologists in May 2006 were $86,420."
Bureau of Labor Statistics,U.S. Department of Labor,
Career Guide to Industries,
2008-09 Edition,
Psychologists
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm