Defined as the “scientific study of the workplace,” industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology explores the impact of individual, group, and organizational psychology on workplace health, productivity, and effectiveness.
With a focus on practical application in the workplace, the MS in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology provides scholar-practitioners with an in-depth understanding of individual, group, and organizational behavior in the workplace; research design and analytical skills; and expertise applying evidence-based I/O practices in the diverse organizational settings.
Students have opportunities through their capstone projects to synthesize and apply knowledge gained in the program to a practical project designed to promote social change. Optional blended coursework provides opportunities for in-person feedback and hands-on practice, while specializations allow students to gain additional expertise in areas consistent with their interests and career goals.
The curriculum in this Master of Science program is designed to reflect the professional guidelines set forth by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).
Note: The MS in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology program is offered in two different learning modalities: the course-based modality and the competency-based modality, Tempo Learning®.
The MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is not a licensure-leading program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology or counseling professional.
All graduates will be prepared to:
These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.
Students undertake courses in the following sequence.
Quarter | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
Quarter 1 |
IPSY 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology |
3 credits |
IPSY 6200 - Themes and Theories of I/O Psychology |
5 credits | |
Quarter 2 |
IPSY 6480 - Psychology of Organizational Behavior |
5 credits |
IPSY 6214 - Consulting for Organizational Change |
5 credits | |
Quarter 3 |
RSCH 6110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods |
5 credits |
Specialization Course |
5–6 credits | |
Quarter 4 |
RSCH 6210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis |
5 credits |
Specialization Course |
5–6 credits | |
Quarter 5 | Specialization Course |
5 credits |
IPSY 6393 - Capstone |
5 credits |
Tempo Learning® is Walden’s competency-based education modality, an alternative way of earning a Walden degree offered for some Walden programs. Instead of courses, the Walden Tempo Learning® program is comprised of competencies and rigorous assessments. Students progress through the Tempo Learning® model by successfully passing competency assessments. A student must successfully achieve or master all competency assessments to graduate from the program.
Students earn the same Walden degree whether they choose the course-based or the competency-based modality.
In an effort to ensure competencies are kept up to date and relevant to meet the learning outcomes of the program, the number and subject matter of individual competencies needed to satisfy program course requirements may change. However, program outcomes and the number and subject matter of courses will not be impacted. As a result, the required competencies listed in a student’s individual learning plan may differ from what is currently listed in the catalog.
These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.
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