The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Psychology, Industrial/Organizational, M.A.

Program Overview

The objective of UNC Charlotte’s nationally recognized master’s degree program in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the world of work for both employees and organizations. The program provides foundations in core I/O topics in the context of science-driven practice.

Specifically, students are provided with a strong foundation in (a) reading, understanding and applying the science of I/O Psychology to solve organizational problems and (b) collecting, critically evaluating, and statistically examining data to support organizational decision-making. Students receive individual attention from faculty members who maintain rigorous standards of academic excellence.

The program is designed to be accessible for working professionals. Courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends so that individuals who work full-time can complete the program. The program is ideal for people working in an I/O-related field, such as in a Human Resources function within an organization, who are looking for a degree that will allow them to expand their career options. The program is also appropriate for working individuals looking to change careers and for individuals who have just completed an undergraduate degree.

Psychology, Industrial/Organizational, M.A. at a Glance

Classes are offered on a cohort basis, and students take 30 credits of courses together in the same sequence. Students in the Organizational Science (OS) Ph.D. program may co-enroll.

• Location: Center City Campus
• Credit Hours: 31 Credit Hours
• Format: Qualifying Exam
• GRE scores: Not Required