Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP) ONLINE

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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For questions, please contact:

Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu

For academic advising questions:

Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Psychology
(970) 491-6821
kurt.kraiger@colostate.edu

For admission questions:

Joanne Moran
Psychology
(970) 491-7298
joanne.moran@colostate.edu

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Career Opportunities

With a Master of Applied Organizational/Industrial Psychology, you will find outstanding employment prospects in fields such as:

  • Human resources and personnel selection
  • Compensation, benefits, and job analysis
  • Training and training evaluation
  • Organizational development
  • Succession planning and leadership development
  • Instructional coordination
  • Research and academia

The job market in this field is strong. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the field of industrial/organizational psychology has growing demand and offers well-paid opportunities.

Industrial/organizational psychologists do not require licensure to practice allowing you to immediately utilize your knowledge after obtaining your MAIOP degree.

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total Credits

38 credits. This is a course work-only program and does not require completion of a thesis.

Tuition

$619 per credit. Books and statistical software are not included in tuition. (financial aid available)

Time Frame

This degree can be completed in two years. Summer courses are required to complete this program.

Apply by April 1st for the Fall 2010 semester. You do not need to be admitted to register for Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 courses.

Designed For

Individuals interested in developing a scientific approach to improving workplace performance and productivity, including:

  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Consultants
  • Organizational Development Practitioners
  • Trainers and Instructional Designers

This program is great for working professionals seeking an applied master's degree, but who are not able to attend traditional campus-based classes.

What You Will Earn

You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.