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Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management: Master of Arts (MA)

Graduate Program
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Application Deadlines

Fall Admission
February 1

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Application Requirements

Entrance exam: GRE (exam waiver available)

Application requirements vary by program. Learn more

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Location

On campus

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Completion Time

2 years (full time)

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Pairing practical experience with coursework.

The Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) program at App State prepares students for available roles in I-O psychology and HR-related fields. An internship is required, giving you a valuable opportunity to experience the workplace while still developing your skills.

The program’s curriculum follows educational guidelines for master’s-level training set by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

As a Walker College of Business student, you’ll have access to Business Careers Services, where you can build career skills through professional and leadership development training. This resource provides career coaching, resume reviews, coursework, events, networking opportunities and more.

Learn more about App State's IOHRM program.

  • Department of Psychology

  • Department of Management

  • College of Arts and Sciences

  • Walker College of Business

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100%

of 2022–23 alumni reached their career destination within six months of graduation.

Nationally recognized

App State’s IOHRM program is ranked:

  • 1st for overall student satisfaction
  • 1st for resources provided to students
  • 2nd for program culture

Learn more about App State IOHRM’s rankings

Top 3

U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top 3 university for innovation for 8 consecutive years.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Concentrations and Courses

    • Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Related Programs

  • Dual Degree Program: Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Analytics (MS) and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (MA)
  • Dual Degree Program: Business Administration - Interdisciplinary Business (MBA) and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (MA)

Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

  • Change Management Consultant
  • Compensation Analyst
  • HR Business Partner
  • HR Coordinator
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Analytics Specialist
  • Training and Development Specialist

Employers

  • Alcon
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Deloitte US
  • EY
  • Maxar Technologies
  • RTX
  • Trane Technologies
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

  • Dr. Shawn Bergman And Meaghan Hansen

    Associate professor in the Department of Psychology and professor in the IOHRM Graduate Program, Dr. Shawn Bergman and first year graduate student Meaghan Hansen discuss the Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management: Master of Arts at Appalachian State University.

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Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

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Program Contact

Dr. Tim Huelsman
Program Director
[email protected]
828-262-8949

Wiley F. Smith Department of Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

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