Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Programs
I/O Psychology Masters Degree Offered In: Chicago, Los Angeles, Online

Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology is one of the fastest growing areas for the application of professional psychology.

Graduates of The Chicago School's Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate program help organizations and individuals perform more effectively, solve problems, and grow professionally in today's global, multicultural work environment. They work in a variety of positions including human resources, consulting, organizational development, and management.

The Chicago School offers Industrial Organizational Psychology graduate programs at our school based in Chicago, as well as at our newest campus, located in Los Angeles.

Chicago Industrial Organizational Psychology Programs

Students enrolled at our Chicago campus will learn from a practitioner-focused curriculum taught by experienced, working practitioners. Our Chicago Industrial Organizational Psychology graduate programs utilize excellent theoretical classroom training, real-world learning opportunities, and supervised internships to train practitioners for the diverse populations and conditions they may face in professional work. Graduates of our I/O psychology program learn valuable skills they can use when implementing psychology in a business environment. Learn more about how you can earn an Industrial Organizational Psychology degree at our Chicago campus.

West Coast Industrial Organizational Psychology School

At The Chicago School’s newest campus students of our Los Angeles Industrial Organizational Psychology programs will gain a foundation in the theory of I/O psychology and research, allowing them to take the lead in personnel selection, organizational assessment, development, and interventions. Our experienced faculty provide practitioner-focused education in both classroom and real-world settings. Students graduating from our Los Angeles Industrial Organizational Psychology programs will develop the skills they need to function in a business environment, such as effective conflict negotiation, training abilities, and cross-cultural awareness. Discover all the benefits of our I/O psychology programs in Los Angeles.

Online I/O Psychology Degree Options

We understand that many working I/O professionals might want to earn an advanced degree, but can’t always fit structured class times into their busy schedules. The Chicago School has developed innovative, accelerated online IO psychology tracks that are flexible alternatives for obtaining your advanced degree. Our tracks are designed to work with the full-time commitments of career demands and other obligations.  Learn how our online degree tracks can help you earn an Industrial Organizational Psychology masters degree.

Chicago School I/O Psychology school alumni have secured jobs and internships and positions at organizations such as the Chicago Board of Trade, United Airlines, AON Consulting, Allstate, Citadel Investment Group, Bank of America, and Deloitte Consulting LLP among many others.

I/O Psychology Careers

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Meet a Professor
Ilianna Kwaske, Ph.D.

Dr. Kwaske serves as interim chair of the Business Psy.D. and I/O M.A. programs. Her specializations include performance management, individual assessment, professional development, and employee motivation. (more)