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Industrial / Organizational Psychology

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT)

School/College

John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences
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Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Fall Priority: August 1 | Spring Priority: December 1 | Summer Priority: April 1

Completion

24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield's Industrial/Organizational Psychology program will help students apply psychological theories and principles to organizations, promoting efficiency and productivity, as well as the well-being of employees.

What You'll Learn and Do

Combine psychology with management.

Grounded in the scientist-practitioner approach, it is an exciting applied field that lies at the intersection of psychology and management. If you enjoy asking challenging questions about human behavior and believe in evidence-based best practices, I/O psychology might be a good home for you.

Pick a program that works for you.

We offer two degree options for industrial/organizational psychology students: a traditional master’s degree (typically completed in about two years) and a five-year integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree (for Fairfield undergraduates who have completed a series of prerequisites).

Maximize your future possibilities.

Many graduates of the I/O Psychology MS program work in organizational settings after graduation, while others use their time in the program to strengthen their academic backgrounds in psychology before pursuing further graduate studies at another institution.

Let your passion lead you.

Graduates of the program assume positions in profit and non-profit organizations in human resources, training, consulting, research, organization development, recruiting, and similar specialties. The skills, psychological principles, and methodologies mastered in the program may be applied in a variety of organizational settings depending on the student's interests and career choices.

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Course Requirements

Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

39 credits

Accelerated Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

41 credits

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Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Learn From Industry Experts

The John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University is home to a vibrant community of engaged faculty, dedicated staff, and accomplished scholars devoted to the process of invention and discovery and excited by the prospect of producing knowledge in the service of others. Our faculty members are experts in their field and work closely with graduate students to provide academic advice and individualized attention that makes their experience as productive as it is rewarding.

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Michael Andreychik
Michael Andreychik
Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences
Kathleen Tomlin
Kathleen Tomlin
Associate Professor of the Practice, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

It has opened many doors for me in my professional life. I felt I was more involved than ever with the Fairfield network, and each class has felt meaningful. The fact that I know I'm studying for something that I truly believe is something really great."

- Lanyon Henwood '25, MS'26

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Science degree in industrial/organizational psychology.

December 1 is the priority deadline for spring enrollment, April 1 priority deadline for summer enrollment, and August 1 deadline for fall enrollment. Applications will be accepted after these deadlines if space permits.

Career Outlook

Getting an MS in industrial/organizational psychology provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance work in community agencies and maximize efficiency in corporate organizations.

Job Opportunities

Students of Fairfield's I/O Psychology programs are much in demand, with recent graduates finding advantageous fieldwork placements and meaningful employment with a wide range of employers across the country.

Recent Employers

  • Fairfield University
  • The U.S. Department of Justice
  • GPAC
  • Harman International
  • Nigel Frank International
  • NuvanceHealth
  • The YES Network
  • IBM
  • Pepperidge Farm
  • The College Board

I would not have been able to get the opportunities I have now without the I/O program. In the classes I have taken, I have been encouraged to connect with industry professionals and speak with them about their experiences and get their advice, as well as learn more about what the world of I/O psych looks like."

- Baylor Moniz '25, MS'26

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the GREs are not required.

No. While some of our students attend full-time, most of our students are working professionals who attend our program part-time.

Most of our courses are offered in the evening and a few are offered on the weekends. Weekday courses generally meet once a week for two hours. Weekend courses tend to be full-day courses that meet for four or five weekends or weekend days over the semester.

We keep our classes small. On average, our maximum class size is 20, but class sizes range from 10 to 25.

An undergraduate degree in psychology is not required. Our students come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, which adds to the richness of our class interactions.

Students who attend full-time take 9 credits each fall and spring semester and up to 6 credits in the summer sessions. For full-time students who start in the fall semester, the program can be completed in about two years. For students who attend part-time, the time will vary based on how many courses are taken at a time.

Students are required, however, to complete their degree within five years after they begin their first course.

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