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Here are some courses that are among our M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology students’ favorites:

PSYC 552: Legal Issues in Human Resource Management You’ll learn to navigate the legal intricacies that shape modern human resource management through roundtable discussions that explore issues of employment discrimination, harassment, and disability accommodations by learning how to design hiring, performance evaluation, and compensation systems that prevent discrimination.

PSYC 455: Development and Evaluation of Training in Organizations This course explores how to apply the science of motivation and instructional design and harness the power of modern learning technologies and evidence-based best practices to produce lasting changes in the workplace.  

PSYC 531: Organizational Attitudes and Behavioral Seminar Unlock the secrets of organizational success by exploring the latest research and practical strategies to effectively manage the stresses of the workplace and by learning how to help shape attitudes and behaviors. You’ll develop a supportive, inclusive culture and effectively manage the pressing challenges faced in today’s workforce, such as job stress, work-family conflict, and issues confronting minority and immigrant workers. 

The Department of Psychology accepts Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology applications for fall entrance only. Priority will be given to applications that are submitted with supporting documents by February 15; applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis through May 1. Minimum requirements for admission include:

• Bachelor's degree, including evidence of familiarity with the field of psychology such as research methods and statistics; for those without this background, we offer pathways to obtain proficiency prior to starting this program
• Minimum grade-point average of 3.0
• Two to three letters of recommendation that provide evidence of aptitude for learning, communication skills, time management, and motivation. This will commonly involve at least one letter from an instructor or academic mentor familiar with your work in a classroom and/or research setting
• Professional statement—tell us your future plans and why you want to enroll in the I-O psychology program
• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (applications must be uploaded into the online application system)

You must complete the , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply.  

Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply. Please contact the Psychology department at psychology@illinoistech.edu with any questions.