Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Transform How Workplaces Operate with Psychologically-Backed Practices
Earn your Masters in Industrial & Organizational Psychology at Florida Southern, where you’ll learn to apply psychology to make organizations healthier, more productive, and more human.
Courses are offered in a convenient hybrid format, one evening on campus and oneonline each week, designed to fit your schedule. Along the way, you’ll gain the skills to help organizations thrive, guided by faculty with nearly a century of combined experience in human resources, consulting, and organizational development.
Upcoming Term Start Date
Aug 2026
High Demand
I/O Psychology is ranked among the Top 2 Best Science Jobs by U.S. News & World Report.
Strong ROI
Median income for I/O psychologists with a master’s degree is over $92,000 in Florida, and more than $125,000 for those pursuing doctoral training.
Career Impact
Graduates pursue careers in human resources, training and development, and organizational consulting, as well as roles in education, research, non-profits, and military organizations.
Want to Learn More About FSC's MSIO Program?
Why choose IO Psychology at FSC?
Finish in Under 2 Years
Earn your Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology in less than two years. FSC’s accelerated, flexible format is designed for busy professionals, so you can advance your career without putting it on hold.
Top-Tier Internships
Hands-on internships with leading employers such as Publix, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Collins Aerospace. You’ll graduate with a resume full of meaningful, career-ready experience.
Choose Your Path
Preparing for a career in applied organizational consulting or considering a future doctorate, our flexible tracks allow you to tailor your degree to your professional goals.
Featured IO Psychology Faculty
Victoria Lew
Engaged Teamwork Model
Take the Next Step
Florida Southern’s next MSIO cohort begins in August. Apply today to secure your spot and start building the skills to lead change in the workplace.
Upcoming Events
Learn more about the program with these in-person and virtual admission events.
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
IO Psychology Virtual Information Session
Nov 19 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
IO Psychology Virtual Information Session
Dec 10 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
IO Psychology Virtual Information Session
Jan 21 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Want to see campus in person? Schedule a tour directly with Abbey Bonet, our program advisor.
IO Psychology Program Details
Admission Requirements
Program Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts - showing completion of a bachelor’s degree (from a regionally accredited institution) with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Current Résumé
- Recommendation - One academic or professional reference (preferred) addressing your readiness for graduate-level work. Download form
- Professional Essay - Maximum of two pages that touch on the following:
- Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at FSC?
- How does our MSIO program fit your career goals?
- What experiences have prepared you for success in this program?
- What are your academic strengths and weaknesses, and how might they affect your graduate studies?
- Our program emphasizes teamwork. Describe a time you worked as part of a team.
- Preferred Application Preparation - To help you get the most out of the M.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, we recommend that applicants have completed coursework in areas such as statistics, research methods, and core psychology foundations. Examples of preferred courses (or approved equivalents) include:
- MAT 2022 Elementary Statistics
- PSY 2206 Social Psychology
- PSY 2210 Tests & Measurements
- PSY 3310 Research Design & Statistics
- PSY 3336 Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Curriculum
Planned Sequence
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Fall Year 1 | PSY 6100 Statistics and Research Methods I (3) PSY 6150 Industrial Psychology (3) |
| Spring Year 1 | PSY 6200 Statistics and Research Methods II (3) PSY 6250 Organizational Psychology (3) |
| Summer Year 1 | PSY 6450 Leadership (3) PSY 6960 or 6971 Internship or Thesis I (3) |
| Fall Year 2 | PSY 6400 Training and Development (3 PSY 6350 Personnel Selection (3) PSY 6960 or 6971 Internship or Thesis II (3) |
| Spring Year 2 | PSY 6300 Workplace Motivation (3) PSY 6500 Special Topics in I/O Psychology (3) |
Program Total - 33 hours
Program Costs
2025-2026
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $875 |
| Technology fee per semester is based on credit hours enrolled | $30 to $120 |
$250 Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (Upon acceptance and applied toward your first semester tuition balance)
International Student Information
Additional Requirements for International Students
- Official Translated Transcripts With Course-by-Course Evaluation**
- Proof of Financial Support
- A bank letter from your sponsor (on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official) along with a Sponsor’s Guarantee Form will verify that funds are available for your studies.
- Passport Copy
- A valid passport helps us prepare your immigration documents.
- English Language Proficiency
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required unless you’ve completed at least one year at an English-speaking institution or finished an English language training program.
** SpanTran (discount available), Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., Josef Silny, or World Education Services or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
Career Opportunities for International Students
Florida Southern’s MSIO program is designed to help international students not only earn a degree but also build valuable U.S. work experience.
Early Admission 4+1 MSIO Program
During the second semester of their junior year, all Florida Southern College undergraduate students are eligible to be considered for early admission to the MSIO program. Admitted students will be allowed to complete a maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate work prior to undergraduate graduation.
These credits will count towards the requirements for the undergraduate and MSIO degree. Any MSIO courses attempted before receiving the undergraduate degree will be charged at the traditional undergraduate full-time tuition rate. After the student receives their undergraduate degree, graduate courses will be billed at the current MSIO per credit hour rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this program different than other graduate programs in psychology?
Industrial and Organizational Psychology is the intersection of psychology, business, and computer science. It studies emotions, cognition and behavior in the workplace.
Are online courses asynchronous?
This program includes an in-person course and an online course each semester. There will be times when the online course has synchronous (scheduled) meeting times.
What types of careers will I be prepared for with a degree in IO Psychology?
IO Psychologists work in various fields, including Human Resources, Training and Development and a variety of other positions in industry and academia, including non-profit organizations, religious institutions, military organizations, as well as large corporations.
Will this program prepare me for a PhD in a related field?
Toward the end of our MSIO program, students have the opportunity to choose an internship route or a thesis route. The internship option will prepare the student to go to work in an IO-related field. The thesis option is for students who are interested in preparing for a doctorate program.
How does the internship option work?
Our faculty have developed relationships with various employers in the Central Florida area that offer internships in the field of IO psychology. In their second year of study, students will work with their program director to coordinate relevant internship experiences in an appropriate setting.
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