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Overview
This Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Kansas State University is a hybrid program consisting of required on-campus summer courses (two weeks each summer for program years one and two), guided research, online course work and a practicum.
The program provides students and working professionals with the opportunity to apply new human resource concepts, knowledge, skills and analytical tools to on-the-job decisions. It teaches strategies for making informed decisions based upon a thorough understanding of current issues.
Graduates will have developed and synthesized a portfolio of skills, including:
- a rigorous analytical and quantitative foundation based on traditional behavioral science principles and applied in a problem-solving framework
- an understanding of how to effectively utilize computer and information technologies to increase efficiency in human resource decision making
- a refinement of verbal and written communication skills to effectively and ethically guide organizational change while interacting with diverse populations
- an ability to develop company-specific selection, training and performance appraisal programs, which provide a competitive advantage
Career
A master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in industrial and organizational psychology will provide exceptional career opportunities in fields such as:
- human resources
- job training
- job analysis and validation
- testing evaluation
- staffing and hiring
- consulting
Accreditation
- Kansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- The master's degree in psychology with emphasis in industrial/organizational psychology is offered through the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Applied Research Methods
- Ethical and Legal Issues: Seminar in Professional Problems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- National Students: Applications are accepted year around
Language
English
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Credits
38 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
Other requirements
General requirements
To qualify for admission into the psychology with an emphasis in industrial and organizational psychology (MIOP) master’s degree, students must have already completed or meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours
- Two years of work experience with preference given to those with supervisory experience
- Computer proficiency
- Undergraduate coursework or on-the-job training and continuing education unit (CEU) equivalents in:
- psychology
- social sciences
- human resources
- management
- statistics (must have one college course in statistics)
Tuition Fee
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International
29070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29070 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
29070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29070 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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