The Psychology Department at Missouri State University offers a Master of Science degree in Industrial / Organizational (I/O) Psychology.

The two year program is designed for 20 full-time students (10 students per year) and is taught by a core faculty of six  I/O psychologists in a department with over 30 full-time faculty members.

Adopting the scientist-practitioner model, the I/O track is designed to develop research skills and general knowledge of I/O content areas. The focus is on application of psychological principles and research methods in a variety of settings, including business, industry, government, and non-profit organizations.

Students can select either an internship or thesis option.

Objectives of the I/O track include:

• Development of research and statistical skills for job analysis, performance assessment, measurement of individual differences, program development and evaluation.
• Development of a knowledge base concerning important contextual influences on behavior, such as social influence and job design.
• Development of an understanding of the philosophical, ethical, and legal issues related to the practice of applied psychology.
• Development of communication and interpersonal competence necessary for successful functioning in organizations.

Requirements:

• Admission requirements
• Degree requirements

Program Facts & Figures:

For the academic year of 2007 the I/O program received 60 applications and enrolled 11 students.The average undergraduate GPA of those enrolled during the same time period was 3.4, and the average GRE scores were 519(V), 603(Q), 1122(V+Q), and 4.5(Advanced Psych).

Nearly 100% of those who applied for graduate assistantships received them (assistantships provide a full tuition waiver and a $7,050

stipend).