Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP) ONLINE

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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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Degree Requirements and Curriculum

Requirements

The Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP) program requires you to complete 38 graduate credit hours. It can be completed in six semesters taking two courses per semester, although program duration may vary depending on your previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are required to complete the program.

This is a course work-only degree and does not require completion of a thesis.

Curriculum

The twelve online courses in this program provide a comprehensive curriculum in industrial/organizational psychology with a strong emphasis on quantitative research methods. You may also have opportunities to tailor additional course work to meet your individual objectives and future employment or educational plans.

To complete the MAIOP program in two years, follow the schedule outlined below.

1st Year

Fall 2009

PSY 647 – Applied Industrial Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY 662 - Applied Psychological Research Methods I (4 cr.)

Spring 2010

PSY 605 – Applied Measurement Theory (3 cr.)
PSY 648 – Applied Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY 663 – Applied Psychological Research Methods II (4 cr.)
PSY 666 – Succession Planning & Leadership Development (3 cr.)

Summer 2010

2nd Year

Fall 2010

PSY 665 – Applied Psychological Issues & Methods (3 cr.)
PSY 667 – Competency Modeling & Criterion Development (3 cr.)

Spring 2011

PSY 668 – Workforce Training & Development (3 cr.)
PSY 660 – Applied Cross-Cultural Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)

Summer 2011

PSY 661 – Applied Organizational Development (3 cr.)
PSY 669 – Capstone: Practicum & Skills Development (3 cr.)

Read all of the course descriptions.

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.