What is an Industrial / Organizational Psychologist

Industrial / Organizational Psychologists are dedicated to applying psychology to people in the workplace. No, they are not "shrinks." Rather, their field of psychology tries to understand and measure human behavior to improve employees' satisfaction in their work, employers' ability to select and promote the best people, and to generally make the workplace better for the men and women who work there. They do this by creating tests and by designing products such as training courses, selection procedures and surveys.

Industrial and organizational psychologists direct consulting and executive search firms, work for leadership centers, corporations and companies as well as universities. And at this juncture in U.S. economic history, with highly qualified people--from the hourly wage earning ranks to executive boardrooms--being vital to business success, industrial and organizational psychologists are in position to play major roles in aiding corporations and companies manage their workforces.

I-O practitioners conduct a wide range of research and studies designed to provide information about all phases of the workplace. For example, stigmas in organizations (weight, physical attractiveness, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, race); sexual harassment; the role of personality traits in the hiring process; barriers to successful employment of workers with disabilities; workplace culture, particularly when companies merge; selection of law enforcement officers; reducing absenteeism, workplace aggression; what attracts individuals to certain organizations, and the leadership behaviors of women as managers are just a few of the studies being done by I-O psychologists.

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Industrial Organizational Psychology Careers

Good news!

In 2018, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology was recognized by The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), ranking within the National Top 20 for accredited I/O programs.

I/O Graduate Program Rankings Based on Student Perceptions

Admissibility

Always refer to the catalog for the most updated admissions requirements for each program. However, the table below reflects an easy reference. Most degree programs require a GPA of =>3.0; however, the review committee takes a holistic approach towards admissions and takes other reference materials in account. Consult with your supervisor if ever in doubt. Transcripts must come from regionally accredited institutions.

Requirements for a complete Admissions file (brief)
Transcripts	Undergrad
Resume	yes
Essay	yes
Recommendation Letters	3
Interview	no
Disclosure	no

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M.A. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology

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