Applied Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)

Overview

Industrial/Organizational Psychology focuses on deriving principles of individual, group and organizational behavior and applying this knowledge to solving problems at work. Graduates leave equipped with the skills for either applied work in organizations or for further PhD-level studies in I/O psychology. 

Our exceptional and well-recognized faculty offer courses in Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and the latest developments in psychological methods. Our students apply their learning during a paid internship in the field, and through teaching and research assistantships. Students also conduct and defend their own original research through their Master’s thesis.

The MSc in Applied Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology) is delivered by Saint Mary's University.

The Benefits of Doing an MSc in Applied Psychology (I/O Psychology) at Saint Mary's

• Learn to help organizations recruit, select, and manage the performance of employees
• Learn to deal with critical organizational issues such as leadership, workplace fairness (including gender issues), workplace conflict, work motivation and occupational health.
• Develop and apply organizationally relevant research skills including state-of-the art quantitative analysis
• Obtain valuable, paid internship experience
• Join a network of successful alumni who are working in the field
• Work with the largest concentration of I/O faculty members in Canada and connect with the CN Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.