The Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program focuses on the application of psychological principles to organizations and emphasizes the major areas of selection and training of employees, applied theories of organizational behavior including models of motivation, job satisfaction, and productivity; test theory and construction; assessment center technology; statistics and experimental design and a variety of current topics. Industrial and Organizational Psychology graduates are involved in many issues of critical importance to society including fairness in the selection and treatment of employees, the creation of work environments that maximize the satisfaction and productivity of employees, and the study of technological influences on human performance.
The MS degree program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a four-semester program for full-time students. Both thesis and nonthesis options are offered and both consist of a minimum of 38 semester hours of work.
Total Credit Hours Required: 38 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Program Prerequisites
A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology or allied area, or a baccalaureate degree with the completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods, and preference of four additional upper-division psychology courses (12 credit hours)
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
26 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- INP6005 - Overview of Research in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
- INP6058 - Job Analysis and Performance Appraisal (3)
- INP6080 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
- INP6317 - Work Motivation and Job Attitudes (3)
- INP6318 - Recruitment, Placement and Selection (3)
- PSY6216C - Research Methodology (4)
- PSY6308C - Psychological Testing (4)
- INP6072 - Survey Research Methods and Program Evaluation in Indust. and Org. Psychology (3)
Electives
6 Total Credits
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- INP6215 - Assessment Centers and Leadership (3)
- INP6605 - Training and Team Performance (3)
- SOP5059 - Advanced Social Psychology (3)
Thesis/Nonthesis Option
6 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Thesis Option- Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: INP 6971
Nonthesis Option (Restricted Electives: Students will select with their adviser)- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- INP6933 - Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
- INP6945C - Industrial Psychology Practicum (3)
- INP6091 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Consulting Practice (3)
Grand Total Credits: 38
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended
- Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years
- A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology or allied area, or a baccalaureate degree with the completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods, and preference of four additional upper-division psychology courses (12 credit hours)
- Résumé
- A 1-2 page Goal Statement that includes the applicant's reasons for choosing I/O as a career, reasons for choosing this UCF program specifically, and any relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and other experiences the applicant has that might make him/her a good I/O student, practitioner, and/or researcher
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably with at least two furnished by college or university professors who are acquainted with the applicant
Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant's career/academic goals, and the applicant's potential for completing the degree.
Acceptance decisions are made only in the spring semester for admission in the fall of each year.
Application Deadlines
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology MS | *Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Domestic Applicants | Jan 15 | Feb 1 | | |
| International Applicants | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | | |
*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
