Online Master’s in Psychology: Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology

Improve Workplace Engagement and Company Performance

Build your understanding of workplace behavior by earning your master’s in psychology online at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Our Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology track focuses on concepts relevant to improving company culture and worker retention, empowering you to succeed as a leader in human resources and other fields.

AUM’s online I/O psychology program offers competitive tuition and quality coursework. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked us among the Best Value Schools and Top Public Schools in 2023.1 You’ll complete each course online with the flexibility to succeed in your master’s program and career.

Online Coursework

16-Month Duration

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Learn How Psychological Principles Apply to the Workplace

Complete 10 courses in the online master’s program to deepen your understanding of how human behavior affects organizational decision-making. Learn practical applications of research and ways to use the R programming language in data analysis.

Advanced Social Psychology

Delve into socialization processes, interpersonal dynamics, and other social psychology concepts.

Psychometrics for Psychological Assessment

Establish a foundation for using psychometrics during psychological assessments.

Personnel Selection and Talent Management

Explore techniques used to recruit personnel and measure employee performance.

Qualify for Careers in HR and Beyond

Study I/O psychology online to open doors to careers with organizations in consulting, government, and industry. You’ll gain qualifications for HR manager roles with faster-than-average job growth from 2022 to 2032.2 Plus, seek certifications from SHRM and APTD after earning your master’s degree.

Careers for I/O Psychology Professionals

Human Resources Manager: $130,000 median annual salary2

Training and Development Manager: $120,000 median annual salary3

Organizational Development Consultant: $101,725 average annual salary4

Workforce Planning Strategist: $69,839 average annual salary5

A University in Motion

Founded in 1967, Auburn University at Montgomery offers career-focused education that balances high quality with affordability. Our diverse student population thrives in personalized classes taught by award-winning faculty members. AUM has received accolades from recognized organizations, including U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Join a tradition that has empowered more than 32,000 graduates to succeed in rewarding career fields throughout the world.

Continue Your Education From the Convenience of Home

Where do you want to go in your career? You can get there with AUM Online, with classes available through your laptop or mobile device. You’ll feel supported by our dedicated faculty and advisors without leaving home, and you can access academic and career resources online as you prepare to advance professionally.

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Sources

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Auburn University at Montgomery Rankings.” Retrieved January 5, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Managers.” Retrieved January 5, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Managers.” Retrieved January 5, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Payscale. “Average Organizational Development Consultant Salary.” Retrieved January 5, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com.
  5. Salary.com “Workforce Planning Analyst Salary.” Retrieved January 5, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.