At a Glance
Degree Awarded:	Master of Science (MS) / Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Course Locations:	Online
Program Duration:	36 Credits: A full‐time student taking 30 credits/year (6 credits per session) should complete in 15 months.
Calendar:	Trimester (11 weeks)
Course Format:	Online – flexible hours

The Master of Industrial Organizational Psychology degree is a 36 credit hour program designed to prepare students for a wide range of career paths in academic, organizational, and consulting settings. Consistent with the model of I/O psychologists as both scientists and practitioners, our program places a heavy emphasis on developing students’ research and analytical skills as well as the core skills and knowledge of I/O psychology. The program will prepare students for ethical research and ethical leadership.

Program Availability

The program will be offered online and is designed for both full-time and part-time study designed for maximum flexibility, allowing students to work around their own needs and schedules.

Degree Requirements (MA/MS Options)

Students will have the option of either obtaining a MA or MS depending on their course options. Both options entail 36 credits. The MA option entails completing a 3-credit capstone project as part of their electives. The capstone course will signify completion of the MA requirement. For the MS, students will complete a 6-credit thesis sequence that culminates with a successful defense of a thesis paper/project.

Advisement

Saint Peter’s University assigns an academic advisor from the Department of Psychology to every candidate.

Time Limitation

Students are expected to enroll continuously until their programs are completed. Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress by maintaining the required grade point average and accumulating sufficient credits within the stipulated time frame of five years.

Master of Science in Psychology (36 Credits Required)

Foundation (18 Credits)
PS 500	Graduate Statistics	3
PS 505	Research Methods and Design	3
PS 530	Introduction to I/O Psychology	3
PS 540	Organizational Development	3
PS 550 or GB 511	Personnel Psychology or Management and Human Behavior	3
PS 560	Ethics & Professional Issues in I/O	3
Electives (12 Credits)
PS 570 or GB 620	Leadership Theory or Leadership	3
PS 580	Social Psychology	3
PS 585	Motivation	3
PS 590	Group Dynamics	3
PS 600	Contemporary Issues in I/O Psychology	3
PS 610	Psychometrics	3
PS 620	Job Analysis and Performance Appraisals	3
PS 645	Cross-Cultural Issues	3
PS 650 or 632	Conflict Resolution or Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	3
Thesis (MS)
PS 690	Thesis I	3
PS 691	Thesis II	3
Total program credits		36

Master of Arts in Psychology (36 Credits Required)

Foundation (18 Credits)
PS 500	Graduate Statistics	3
PS 505	Research Methods and Design	3
PS 530	Introduction to I/O Psychology	3
PS 540	Organizational Development	3
PS 550 or GB 511	Personnel Psychology or Management and Human Behavior	3
PS 560	Ethics & Professional Issues in I/O	3
Electives (15 Credits)
PS 570 or GB 620	Leadership Theory or Leadership	3
PS 580	Social Psychology	3
PS 585	Motivation	3
PS 590	Group Dynamics	3
PS 600	Contemporary Issues in I/O Psychology	3
PS 610	Psychometrics	3
PS 620	Job Analysis and Performance Appraisals	3
PS 645	Cross-Cultural Issues	3
PS 650 or 632	Conflict Resolution or Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	3
Non-thesis (MA) Option
PS 685	Capstone Project	3
Total program credits		36