Program Overview
The Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Wayne State University is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Detroit, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Statistics (PSY 6500 \x96 3 cr)
- Organization Theory (PSY 6510 \x96 3 cr)
- Organizational Behavior (PSY 6520 \x96 3 cr)
- Psychometric Theory (PSY 6530 - 3 cr)
- Research Methods in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PSY 6570 \x96 3 cr)
- Training and Employee Development (PSY 6550\x96 3 cr)
- Job Analysis & Performance Criteria (PSY 7745 \x96 3 cr)
- Organizational Staffing (PSY 7750 \x96 3 cr)
- Testing in the Workplace (PSY 7770 \x96 3cr)
- Capstone Course (PSY 7790 \x96 3 cr)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00.
A course in introductory psychology
A course in statistics with a grade of B or better
Scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam test taken within five years of application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
Wayne State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months