MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based
12/2/2024: Tempo-Based

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HLC Accreditation

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Learn how to apply the latest theory and principles in industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology

You’ll learn about creating stronger organizations and improve employee performance in one of the first I/O master’s programs offered online.

Prepare to advance your career and drive organizational change as a:

  • Consultant
  • Corporate trainer
  • Human resource manager
  • Researcher

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MS in I/O Psychology Specializations

Two Ways to Learn

Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

complete in 11 months*

Ideal if you're a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.

3-month subscription pricing
Flexible schedule
Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

complete in 15 months*

Ideal if you prefer predictability, deadlines and a traditional learning format.

Pay by the course
Pre-set schedule
Instructor-led courses

More about our MS in I/O Psychology program

“I had to make sure the college I chose was accredited and user-friendly with a challenging curriculum.”
Ginger Jenkins '19 '13 '11 | PhD in Psychology, MS in Forensic Psychology, BS in Psychology

1Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit https://www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

Ongoing Military Offer

2A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program: Washington.

Note on Licensure

The MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.