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

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Application Deadlines

Fall Admission
Feb. 1

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Exams & Waivers

Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: No

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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).

App State’s interdisciplinary IOHRM program is offered by the Walker College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about the IOHRM program at App State.

Explore the Graduate Bulletin to learn about the program of study for this degree.

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A 2022 ‘Best’

In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:

  • No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
  • No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
  • No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.

‘Top’ school for 2022

Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.

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

  • Marathon Petroleum
  • Defense Logistics Agency
  • ATI Specialty Materials
  • UTC Aerospace Systems
  • Northrup Grumman
  • CommScope
  • North Highland Management Consulting

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
huelsmantj@appstate.edu
828-262-8949

Wiley F. Smith Department of Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

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