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Online MS in Psychology: Industrial Organizational Track

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Apply Psychological Principles to the Practice of Human Resources

100% Online

16 Months

30 Credit Hours

$483 per Credit (In-State)

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Explore the Applications of Soft-Skills in the Workplace

Psychology can be a useful tool in many areas of life, including the workplace. That’s why Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM)’s online Master of Science in Psychology: Industrial Organizational track focuses on applying these principles to the field of human resources.

In this fully online program, you’ll conduct data-driven, psychology research and learn from expert instructors. Get started now to earn your master’s degree and take the next step in your career.

Program Details

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Data-Driven Courses in Industrial Organizational Psychology

10 Online Courses

30 Total Credit Hours

The online Master of Science in Psychology: Industrial Organizational track at AUM is taught by expert faculty who bring their practical knowledge to the classroom. Courses in this program explore a range of topics such as research methods, workforce training and development cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, and more. Because our classes are online and asynchronous, you can study at times that are convenient to you.

Online Course Highlights

  • Advanced Industrial Organizational Psychology
  • Personnel Selection and Talent Management
  • Workforce Training and Development
  • Motivation in the Workplace
Curriculum Details
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Discover the Versatility of Psychological Principles in the Workplace

The online MS in Psychology: Industrial Organizational track at AUM will help you obtain the practical skills needed to pursue careers in human resources, organizational development, talent management, workforce planning, and more. This versatile degree focuses on how the principles of industrial organizational psychology can be used in a wide range of workplace settings. As a student, you will also have access to the AUM Career Development Center which will give you the support you need.

Average Salaries for Human Resources Roles in Alabama

Human Resources Manager $109,680 per year3

Training and Development Manager $104,330 per year3

Program Outcomes

The online MS in Psychology: Industrial Organizational track at AUM was crafted to introduce and reinforce the 26 core competencies established by the field’s professional organization, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. These statistical analysis, research development skills, knowledge of ethical issues, and more. As a student, you will demonstrate competency in critical thinking and leadership principles that will make you a valuable asset in human resources.

What You’ll Learn

Meet Our Faculty

At AUM, you’ll feel supported by expert faculty members who bring valuable teaching and professional backgrounds to each online class. Our online instructors have completed extensive training in designing and teaching online courses, further elevating your experience as an online student.

Casey Giordano

Dr. Casey Giordano

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Casey Giordano, Director of the Master’s Track in I/O Psychology

Dr. Casey Giordano is the director of AUM’s master’s track in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology. He received his PhD from a top-ranked I/O program at the University of Minnesota. He is an active member of the field, routinely interacting with professional organizations and publishing research on topics such as predicting and understanding employee misbehaviors.

Being deeply involved in the I/O Master’s track, Giordano coordinates student advising and mentoring, teaches several core classes, and continues to build and expand the growing program.

A Quality Experience for Online Learners

Earn your degree online from Auburn University at Montgomery to experience a quality education with the flexibility to succeed in class and your career. You can complete your coursework using your laptop or mobile device with opportunities to study when and where it’s convenient.

  • Academic support: Access online advising and tutoring
  • Career services: Prepare to succeed after graduation
  • Help desk: Get technical assistance for your program
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  2. Military Friendly®. “Auburn University at Montgomery.” Retrieved January 18, 2024, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/auburn-university-at-montgomery-is-military-friendly/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.” Retrieved January 19, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_al.htm.