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Explore Regent's online master's in psychology – industrial-organizational psychology program.

M.S. in Psychology – Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Make the Workplace Better, Stronger

More than a third of the average work day is spent … working. Are you called to improving workplace culture, group dynamics and employee performance? The Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology presents a scientific approach to the study of human behavior in the workplace. This specialized discipline will expand your understanding of employee conduct and attitudes and equip you to make a positive difference on productivity, hiring, morale and more.

Online
39+
January 13, 2025
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Learn Techniques that Work

Explore proven methods for improving office climate, employee motivation and individual and group performance.

Be a Catalyst for Better Retention

Learn performance management principles that boost productivity, and increase employee satisfaction and retention rates.

Empower Your Career

This in demand degree offers training in both psychology and business and is a gateway to multiple career opportunities in the business world, private sector, government, nonprofit organizations, and even church or ministry-based settings.

Presented from a Christian worldview, this online concentration can also prepare you for future doctoral studies in the field of psychology, has no thesis requirement and is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.

Regent University Ranked #18 of Top 30 Affordable Online Master's in Psychology Degree Programs for 2020 | Top Counseling Schools

Upon completion of the M.S. in Psychology – Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree, you will be able to:

  • Apply psychological principles and techniques to workplace challenges and opportunities.
  • Learn how to help organizations deal with increasing workplace diversity effectively.
  • Gain skills in employee evaluation and development to enable professional and organizational growth.

Career Opportunities

  • Industrial Psychologist
  • Organizational Psychologist
  • Marketing Psychologist
  • Researcher
$111Thousand
Mean annual pay for industrial-organizational psychologists U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019

2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session

Semester Check-In

Session Start Date

Session A

Friday, August 14

Monday, August 24

Session M

Friday, September 11

Monday, September 21

Session B

Friday, October 16

Monday, October 26

Session C

Tuesday, January 5

Monday, January 11

Session T

Friday, January 29

Monday, February 8

Session D

Friday, March 5

Monday, March 15

Session E

Friday, April 30

Monday, May 10

Session F

Friday, June 11

Monday, June 21

Prerequisites:

Master’s applicants must:

  • Hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. Desirable degrees include those in counseling, psychology or related human behavioral fields. Other degree fields will also be considered.
  • Have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA for all undergraduate coursework (3.0 preferred).

Application Process:

The Admissions Committee may require a brief Admissions Interview on a case-by-case basis. Interviews are conducted over the phone or Skype with one of our Admissions staff and/or SPC faculty members and typically take 20 minutes.

Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.

Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the nonrefundable $50 application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

Step 3: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SPC Master’s Application Pieces.

Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.

International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.

Step 4: Complete an Academic Background Questionnaire

Step 5: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4498 or email psycounadmissions@regent.edu, should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

2019-20 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / ProgramCost Per Credit Hour

M.S. in Psychology

$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)


 

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$550

2020-21 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / ProgramCost Per Credit Hour

M.S. in Psychology

$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)


 

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$600

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“Regent was a pivotal point in my professional career. I have been forever changed by my experience!”

Richard Mason, Ph.D. , 2007 Counselor Education & Supervision

“Regent has exposed me to so much. I’ve had so many opportunities to learn and grow as both an advanced clinician and as an educator.”

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“I realized this is a place where I could grow and really be empowered in my future.”

Bethany Eisenhart, Psy.D., 2018 Clinical Psychology

“I wanted a rigorous doctoral program that could travel with me wherever I was in the country. I found this and more at Regent.”

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