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Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, 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: no
- Placement support: no
- 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
- Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
- 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
- ECE or ACEI evaluation
- Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 65
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Industrial-Organizational Psychology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,577 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Department | Department of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 34 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,577 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 65.

