Purpose
The Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology enables you to apply the study of psychology to the work-place. Graduates are prepared for careers in human resources and organizational development and doctoral study.
You will complete coursework in psychology and business, such as organizational development, work motivation, industrial and labor relations, attitude theory, and more, and gain valuable experience from the cohort model and required internship.
The program, which is unique to the Massachusetts North Shore, follows guidelines set by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Inc. (SIOP).
No more than 20 credit hours may be taken through the Bertolon School of Business towards the completion of this program.
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite coursework including*
One introductory psychology course
One statistics/methods research course
Four-six psychology courses
*Pre-requisite coursework may be completed after admission to the program, with prior approval from the program coordinator.