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Psychology ( IndustrialOrganizational Concentration)

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Tuition USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Murfreesboro, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Psychology ( IndustrialOrganizational Concentration) at Middle Tennessee 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 Psychology ( IndustrialOrganizational Concentration) 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology ( IndustrialOrganizational Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. PSY 6280 - Psychological Statistics: Regression 3 credit hours
  2. PSY 6281 - Psychological Statistics: Regression Lab 0 credit hours
  3. PSY 6290 - Psychological Statistics: ANOVA 3 credit hours
  4. PSY 6291 - Psychological Statistics: ANOVA Lab 0 credit hours
  5. PSY 6070 - Advanced Industrial Organizational Training and Development 3 credit hours
  6. PSY 6090 - Internship: Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 credit hours
  7. PSY 6300 - Literature Review and Reading in Psychology: Industrial and Organizational 2 credit hours
  8. PSY 6320 - Performance Appraisal and Job Analysis 3 credit hours
  9. PSY 6330 - Professional Issues in Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1 credit hours
  10. PSY 6420 - Advanced Personnel Selection and Placement 3 credit hours
  11. PSY 6450 - Advanced Organizational Psychology 3 credit hours
  12. PSY 6570 - Psychological Research Methods in Human Resource Management 3 credit hours
  13. PSY 6085 - Pre-Internship for Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 credit hours
  14. PSY 5290 - Wage and Salary Administration 3 credit hours
  15. PSY 6360 - Organizational Change and Development 3 credit hours
  16. PSY 6365 - Organizational Surveys and Employee Attitudes and Motivation 3 credit hours
  17. PSY 6380 - Work Group Effectiveness 3 credit hours

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Admission Requirements
  • Admission to graduate study in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is competitive and not automatic for students meeting minimal admission requirements. Students are selected from a pool of qualified applicants. Each year the number of students admitted to the program depends on the availability of adequate faculty supervision.
  • In order to be considered for unconditional admission, candidates must meet two standards: an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher and a minimum score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). A minimum score of 141 (current scale) or 450 (former scale) on the quantitative measure of the Graduate Record Examination is expected for admission to the I/O concentration within the Master of Arts in Psychology.
  • Conditional Admission: Students who do not meet admission requirements may be admitted conditionally to the Industrial/Organizational concentration. Students admitted conditionally must maintain a 3.25 GPA in their first semester (9 hours minimum) of required graduate courses in their concentration areas.
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the core areas of psychology by completing the following courses at either the undergraduate or graduate level prior to entering the I/O program or during enrollment in the program (relevant courses offered at MTSU are listed in parentheses):
  1. group measurement/testing (PSY 4260/PSY 5260 or PSY 6050);
  2. abnormal psychology or personality (PSY 3230/PSY 5230, PSY 3590, or PSY 6020);
  3. learning or cognition (PSY 4040, PSY 4480/PSY 5480*, or PSY 6190*);
  4. social or developmental (PSY 2210, PSY 2300, PSY 4190, PSY 4210/PSY 5210, PSY 4610/PSY 5610, PSY 6410);
  5. brain and behavior, sensation and perception, or research methods (PSY 3070/PSY 5070, PSY 4240/PSY 5240, or PSY 4030/PSY 5030);
  6. introductory course in I/O psychology.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be counted as approved graduate electives depending upon specialization.Most applicants have completed 15 semester hours of psychology classes prior to admission to the graduate program in Industrial/Organization psychology. Those applicants without 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology may be admitted to the program but must complete those credits in addition to their graduate program requirements.Application ProceduresAll application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.Applicant must:
  1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  2. submit official transcripts of previous college work;
  3. submit letter of interest/intent;
  4. submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
  5. submit three letters of recommendation;
  6. submit a resume\xc2\x92 or curriculum vitae.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Middle Tennessee State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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