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Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Chicago, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The programme covers the psychology of workplace behaviour, Including hiring, Training, Employee well-being and organisational performance.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Industrial-Organizational Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Compensation analyst
- Instructional designer
- Employee benefits consultant
- Employee relations manager
- Human resource generalist
- Human resource manager
- Talent acquisition specialist
- Training and development manager
- Compliance specialist
Curriculum
- 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Industrial-Organizational Psychology major. Courses include General Psychology
- Seminar on Careers in Psychology
- Psychology of Social Behavior
- Basic Statistics for Behavioral Science
- Research Methods
- Workplace Psychology
- Introduction to Psychological Testing
- Personnel Selection and Placement
- Compensation System Design and Administration and Industrial and Organizational Training and Development.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
- Official or evaluated transcripts
- Programme-specific materials
- No university-wide minimum GPA
- Some programmes prefer 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: No university-wide minimum
- Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution; official or evaluated transcripts; programme-specific materials
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Industrial-Organizational Psychology admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,741 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Lincoln Park Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science and Health |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 58 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,741 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5.

