Industrial-Organizational Psychology Area of Study

Equip yourself with the latest psychology knowledge to help foster a healthy, productive and engaged organizational culture in your workplace and advance your career. The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) prepares you with the skills and knowledge to manage and resolve complex workplace situations and conflicts and facilitate organizational change to improve working conditions.

The need for advanced training in industrial and organizational psychology is driven by employers today understanding that employee satisfaction is the key to retaining talent, increasing productivity and improving their bottom line. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of industrial-organizational psychologists is projected to grow by approximately 6 percent from 2022 – 2032. Our online MALS degree program will teach you how to create and manage work environments that lead to satisfied, motivated, productive and fulfilled employees and how to foster positive change that increases your organization’s competitive edge.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the area of study, students will be able to:

• Apply psychological theories and research to solve organizational problems.
• Design job-specific recruitment, selection, placement, and appraisal processes.
• Design training and development programs to increase globalization in the workplace.
• Incorporate psychological theories of leadership, teamwork, and motivation to evaluate plans to increase satisfaction and productivity in the workplace.