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LP – M.A. Industrial & Organizational Psychology

M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Earn Your I/O Master’s Online or On Campus—A Full Degree, Not Certificate

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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Two Distinct Learning Tracks:

• Internship/Thesis Track
• Applied Research Project (ARP) Track

Time to Completion:

2 years full time
3 years part time

Fieldwork Opportunities:

Hands-on learning through relevant internships and research

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, 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.

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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.

Education
Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

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

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

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

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

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

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