Psychology: Industrial Organization
At Manchester, we strive to prepare our students for emerging job opportunities, and I-O psychology is one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields. Industrial-organizational psychology is the application of psychology principles applied to the work setting. It lies at the crossroads between business and psychology. I-O psychologists help both businesses and employees achieve their full potential.
Earn a Bachelor of Science or Minor in Industrial Organization
You’ll learn how the principles of I-O psychology are applied to employee selection, employee training, performance appraisal, organizational leadership, employee motivation, and team dynamics. Our program will prepare you for many paths after graduation including graduate programs, both master’s and doctoral, management training programs, and careers in human resources.
Program Information:
Major | BS
- 46-48 Credit Hours
Minor
- 18-20 Credit Hours
Location
- North Manchester
Why Choose MU for I-O Psychology?
Program Highlights
- Our graduate school admission rate is consistently around 95%.
- In-depth coursework that prepares you for your career in I-O Psychology.
- You have an opportunity to present your work at a research conference.
What You Can Do with Your I-O Psychology Degree
Human Resources Specialist
Recruit, train, and support employees in organizational settings.
Talent Development Manager
Design programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
Organizational Consultant
Analyze workplace issues and recommend strategies for improvement.
Employee Relations Specialist
Resolve workplace conflicts and foster positive work environments.
Average Starting Salary for Industrial Organization Degree Holders
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Industrial‑Organizational Psychologists at the early-career or entry-level positions earn approximately $45,860 annually.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
About the Industrial Organization Program
- We offer both an in-depth course in Personnel Psychology, which features the work of psychologists in the recruitment, selection (hiring), performance appraisal, organization research, and employment law, and a course in Organizational Psychology, which features discussion of employee attitudes, morale, motivation, engagement, team dynamics, stress and well-being, and organization culture and climate.
- Many students discover that a minor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology is an ideal complement to Business majors, and the research and statistical skills gained in psychology offer them a competitive advantage in the job market.
- Our statistics and research in applied psychology course will prepare you for the research requirements and advanced statistical techniques of graduate school.
Our curriculum is well-rounded to introduce you to all major fields of psychology, as evidenced by our strong record of student performance on the Major Field Test in Psychology, a nationwide standardized test taken by seniors.
View Classes for Psychology: Industrial Organization Major or Minor
Meet the Faculty
Marcie Coulter-Kern
Professor of Psychology and Dept Chair
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Psychology: Industrial Organization Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate content knowledge and applications in the major areas of psychology: memory and cognition, perception/sensation/physiology, developmental, clinical/abnormal, social, and measurement and methodology.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate concepts, principles, and theories in psychological science for a deeper understanding of behavior.
- Apply psychological content to solve practical problems.
2. Students will investigate psychological phenomena with the principles of scientific reasoning.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret, design, and evaluate psychological research.
3. Students will develop skills in self-regulation and communication to manage themselves, their work, and their interactions with others.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Present psychological research and ideas in multiple formats and to different audiences.
Non-Discrimination in the Admission Process
Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.
Manchester University is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.