Overview

Combining a strong foundation in the sciences, theories and concepts of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the graduate program at St. Mary’s University teaches students to develop and use methods for employee selection, conduct analyses to identify organizational hiring needs, creatively facilitate cultural change, and maximize both workplace efficiency and quality of work life.

First-year students are paired with an alumni mentor to enhance their professional development and experience. In all required courses, students are assigned applied projects (often with their external partners) that enable them to use the scientific knowledge learned in class.

Key Features

The master’s degree program helps students develop general competence in I/O Psychology and prepares them for advanced academic studies, research or industrial careers.

Built into course work, students complete a 225-hour practicum in which they apply the skills they have developed at a placement site based on their interests.

What can I do with a Master’s in Industrial / Organizational Psychology?

Industrial/organizational psychologists quantify human behavior and industrial activities. Students who complete the program are prepared to do the following, but not limited to:

Develop and use tests for selection of employees

Conduct job analysis and evaluations

Identify training and development needs of organizations

Evaluate the effectiveness of organizational interventions

Facilitate organizational change and development

Maximize the effectiveness and quality of work life for individuals and work groups in organizational settings

Many of the graduates have gone on to pursue a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at other universities.

Potential Job Titles

I/O Psychologist

Management Consultant

Organizational Development Expert

Workforce Insights Analyst

Research Scientist

Team Development Director

Human Resources Manager

Evaluation and Assessment Developer

Employee Relations Manager

Talent Management Specialist

Instructional or UX Designer

Strategy Development Professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Statistics

Group/Team Dynamics

Human Factors

Motivation and Incentive

Organizational Psychology

Personnel Psychology

Professional Consulting

Professional Development

Surveying and Psychometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

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General requirements

To apply to be a graduate student at St. Mary’s, you must:

First possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or

Be on track to receive a bachelor’s degree before the first day of classes.

GRE/GMAT Test scores are required.

Statement of Purpose.

Résumé/CV.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20988 USD / year

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In-State

20988 USD / year

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Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

What can I do with a Master’s in Industrial / Organizational Psychology?

Potential Job Titles

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

San Antonio

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