Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology,
Master of Professional Studies

Who should apply?

The online MPS in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology is the ideal degree for professionals who would like to reduce human capital expenses and maximize productivity while learning in a flexible, competitively priced, program.

Our graduates will work in human resources and in senior management positions across a wide variety of businesses. Their proficiency planning, executing, and applying research of human behavior and cognition to actively shape their workplaces makes them increasingly valuable assets to their employers.

Why Choose George Mason?

Students choose George Mason’s online master’s in industrial and organizational psychology degree because of its:

• Renowned faculty of experts and innovators
• Flexible online format designed to accommodate busy working students
• Competitively priced value for a respected master’s degree program
• Financial aid programs and lifetime access to George Mason’s career services
• Lifetime access to the I-O Learning Series of globally acclaimed scholars and practitioners

Program requirements for the online MPS in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology are subject to change.

Requirements: 30 total credit hours

Coursework for George Mason’s online I-O psychology program is offered in a convenient, part-time, online, asynchronous environment — so you can learn when and where it’s most convenient to you.

Required Courses (8)

1. Introduction to Science & Practice of I-O Psychology
2. Foundations of Organizational Psychology
3. Applied Data Analysis in Psychology I
4. Foundations of Industrial Psychology
5. Employee Selection
6. Applied Data Analysis in Psychology II
7. Psychological Research Methods
8. Practicum in Applied Psychology

Electives Courses (2)

1. Applied Leadership
2. Applied Teamwork
3. Motivation and Well Being
4. Organizational Change and Development
5. Performance Management
6. Training

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

Tuition is $815 per credit hour. An additional charge of $35 per credit hour applies for a distance education fee.

Financial Aid

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department.

Potential Career Paths

Pursue your MPS in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology to prepare for a wealth of career paths. Here are examples of roles our graduates have attained, along with the average salaries in the U.S.:

• Administrative Technical Specialist: $92,077 per year¹
• Associate Consultant: $90,936 per year²
• Change Management Consultant: $100,850 per year³
• Solutions Architect: $123,602 per year⁴
• HR Project Manager: $121,067 per year⁵
• Human Capital Analyst: $80,075 per year⁶
• Human Capital Consultant: $77,134 per year⁷
• Talent Operations Analyst: $77,716 per year⁸

Where Our Graduates Work

By completing our MPS in Applied I-O Psychology program, you can gain expertise for following our alumni into careers with leading organizations, such as:

Companies

• Amentum
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• Clear Channel Outdoor
• Enterprise Rent-a-Car
• GeneCopoeia
• Microsoft
• Morgan Stanley
• Nationwide Insurance
• NBC Universal
• Nestlé
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin
• State Farm Insurance
• WW International Inc.

Government

• U.S. Air Force
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Defense Logistics Agency
• NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
• National Institutes of Health
• National Science Foundation
• U.S. Department of the Army
• U.S. Department of the Navy
• Marine Corps
• Postal Service
• Transportation Security Administration

Higher Education

• George Mason University
• Johns Hopkins University

Industry and Training Organizations

• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Center for Creative Leadership
• Deloitte Consulting LLP

Sources

• Glassdoor. “Administrative/Technical Specialist Salaries.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/administrative-technical-specialist-salary-SRCH_KO0,35.htm.
• Glassdoor. “Associate Consultant Salaries.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/associate-consultant-i-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm.
• Payscale. “Average Change Management Consultant Salary.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Change_Management_Consultant/Salary.
• Salary.com. “Solution Architect Salary in the United States.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/solution-architect-salary.
• Salary.com. “Human Resources Project Manager Salary in the United States.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/human-resources-project-manager-salary.
• Salary.com. “Human Capital Analyst Salary.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/recruiting/human-capital-analyst-salary.
• Payscale. “Average Human Capital Consultant Salary.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Human_Capital_Consultant/Salary.
• Glassdoor. “Talent Operations Analyst Salaries.” Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/talent-operations-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,25.htm.

If you are unable to find the answers to your questions, submit a Request For Information form or contact our admissions representative via the contact information below.

Phone: 844-851-0923

Email: online2@gmu.edu

How do I apply?

Applicants should apply here.

Admission FAQs

Can I take courses without applying?
Only students who are admitted to the Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology program may take classes in the program.

How long does it take to complete the program?
The part-time online MPS in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology is 30 credit hours and can be completed in less than 2 years.

When are classes held?
Classes are offered in an asynchronous format, meaning they can be viewed interactively at your convenience. However, students still must meet all study deliverable requirements and deadlines.

What accreditation does George Mason hold?
George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

How much does it cost to apply?
While there is a $75 application fee, there are multiple times throughout the year that the fee may be waived.

What are the recommendations for admissions?

• Undergrad GPA-minimum 3.0 (with all undergraduate & graduate transcripts)
• Prerequisite Courses: Research Methods, Statistics, I-O or related course
• Work Experience in related field
• 2 Reference Letters
• Personal Essay

Is there a way to contact a current student or alumnus of the program?
Yes. You can visit our Student Ambassadors’ page to learn more about their experiences in the program, listen in on past webinars, and to sign up for their next webinar. Webinars are a great place to listen in while former students talk about an aspect of their online experience, and a great opportunity for you to ask questions you know only a peer can answer.