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Organizational Psychology


Offered: On Campus and Online Apply

The graduate programs in Organizational Psychology seek to improve organizations and life at work by enhancing people operations with applied evidence based strategies.

These programs prepare students for practice in human resources, applied research and critical analysis, talent acquisition and management,  training and development, and other elements of organizational effectiveness.

Master of Science in Organizational Psychology*

The Master of Science in Organizational Psychology is a 40 unit program that equips students with the knowledge and skill set to maximize employee potential in the workplace while offering applied real-life experience.

New curriculum coming soon**

*Originally launched in spring 2014, the program is being revised for fall 2023.
**Pending approval

OUTCOMES

  • Personal practitioner-mentor
  • Gain consulting experience
  • Complete an applied project
  • Create a consulting portfolio
  • Develop a strategic skill set
  • Grow your professional network


     

CONVENIENT

  • Complete in 16 months
  • Focus on one course at a time
  • 5 and 8-week course sessions
  • Flexible in-person and online delivery methods
    • Fall - online program
    • Spring - on campus program (beginning spring 2024)

What our alumni have to say

By going through the program, I was able to get significantly higher wages in my jobs, countless public speaking opportunities in large 50+/100+ groups in schools/ organizations, several job opportunities in consulting and HR, a massive amount of actionable skills and knowledge in business and psychology, and relationships that will last a lifetime."  - Jeff Tsacoumangos, Senior Associate - Talent Management and Organizational Development, Willis Towers Watson 


Quick Facts

Total Units: 40

Cost Per Unit: $715*

Length of Program:
16 months

Start Terms:
Fall and Spring

*Tuition is based on the 2022/2023 academic year and is subject to change.

Alumni @ Work

Companies our graduates are impacting:

  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • County of Orange
  • EA Sports
  • Disney Media and Entertainment
  • Aston Carter
  • Vans
  • Willis Towers Watson
  • Capital Group
  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Hyundai
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Talent Elite Group
  • Taco Bell
  • Visier Incorporated
  • Snap Inc.
  • Allegis Global Solutions
  • DSJ Global
  • Respawn Entertainment
  • ASP

Meet Our Faculty & Staff

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Benjamin Wood PhD

Titles: Director of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Associate Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Lioudmila Praslova PhD

Titles: Professor of Psychology, Interim Director of Assessment and ALO

Geoffrey Friederich

Titles: Adjunct Professor of Organizational Psychology

Ron Carucci

Titles: Adjunct Faculty in Organizational Psychology

Victoria Smoak

Titles: Adjunct Faculty in Graduate Organizational Psychology

Quinn Denny

Titles: Adjunct Faculty in Graduate Organizational Psychology

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