Program Overview

MS, Psychological Sciences (I-O Psychology)

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences offers a STEM-designated master’s program in Psychological Sciences with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. The program provides high-quality academic and professional training, adhering to the scientist-practitioner model, to equip students for I-O careers, which are among the fastest-growing career fields in the U.S.

Overview

This is a terminal master's program in Psychological Sciences (Concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology); it is not a stepping stone to the PhD program.

Careers for Graduates

This program prepares students for future careers in consulting, private practice, government, and corporations. The MS in Psychological Sciences with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology emphasizes the application of psychological principles to human resource decisions and organizational behavior challenges. Students will benefit from training by faculty who are nationally recognized leaders in the field and complete student consulting projects for local organizations.

Program Details

• Job Placement Rate: 90% (2022 and 2023 graduating student survey)
• Average starting salary for graduates: $80k (2022 and 2023 graduating student survey)
• Program duration: 16 months (accelerated program)
• Credit hours: 33-credit hour program

Related Programs

• Psychology PhD, College Station

Program Structure

• Dual Degree Option: No
• Thesis or Dissertation Required: No
• Main Method of Study: Face-to-Face

Program Highlights

• The program is STEM-designated.
• It follows the scientist-practitioner model.
• Students work on consulting projects for local organizations.
• Faculty are nationally recognized leaders in the field.