The Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Plan C (M.A.I.O.P.) degree program studies the behavior of individuals in businesses and organizations to determine how to improve performance and productivity for the organization. Students learn how to use research and measurement skills to solve practical workplace issues and to apply the principles of psychology to human resources and leadership challenges within an organization. This degree is practitioner-oriented, providing practical knowledge and skills focusing on research and consulting.

Effective Spring 2009 

Plan of Study Grid
First YearCredits
PSY 605Applied Measurement Theory3
PSY 647Applied Industrial Psychology3
PSY 648Applied Organizational Psychology3
PSY 662Applied Psychological Research Methods I4
PSY 663Applied Psychological Research Methods II4
PSY 666Succession Planning and Leadership Development3
 Total Credits20
Second Year
PSY 660Applied Cross-Cultural Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
PSY 661Applied Organizational Development3
PSY 665Applied Psychological Research Design3
PSY 667Competency Modeling and Criterion Development3
PSY 668Workforce Training and Development3
PSY 669Capstone: Practicum and Skills Development3
 Total Credits18
 Program Total Credits:38

A minimum of 38 credits are required to complete this program.