People graduating with master’s degrees in industrial-organizational psychology have many job options available. Common entry-level jobs for new graduates with master’s degrees in industrial-organizational psychology include roles within human resource management, consulting, teaching at the undergraduate level, and related positions. In this blog, I cover three entry-level jobs in industrial-organizational psychology Continue Reading
Industrial Organizational Psychology Master’s Degree Programs
Industrial organizational psychology master’s degree programs are offered at universities throughout the United States. These programs are typically offered through psychology departments within universities. It normally takes two years or more to complete a master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology. Increasingly more master’s degree programs in industrial organizational psychology are available online Continue Reading
How Do You Become an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist?
To become an industrial organizational psychologist in the United States, you must have a doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Ph.D., also known as a research doctorate) and meet other state requirements. Your degree must be in industrial organizational psychology or possibly a related area, depending on state requirements. Depending on Continue Reading
What Skills Do You Need to Practice Industrial-Organizational Psychology?
A range of skills is needed to practice industrial-organizational psychology. Regardless of the work an industrial-organizational psychologist performs, they need a strong set of interpersonal, cognitive, and technical skills. In this blog, I will review three critical skill sets industrial-organizational psychology professionals need. I chose these particular skills because of Continue Reading
What is an Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree?
A degree in industrial organizational psychology refers to academic credentials that reflect one’s training and study of the field. There are many types of degrees in industrial organizational psychology, based on the type of academic program, length and number of courses in the academic program, and type of educational institution. Continue Reading
What is Industrial and Organizational Psychology?
Industrial and organizational psychology is a scientific field that applies psychology principles and research methods to understand and support employees and workplaces. As its name implies, there are two general facets of this field: the industrial and organizational. The industrial side of this field focuses on technical and legal areas Continue Reading