Psychology: Industrial Organizational (B.S.)

Make the Workplace Human

The Industrial Organizational Psychology emphasis is multidisciplinary. Student take courses from management, communication, health services, statistics, and theatre. 
 
This emphasis prepares you to make recommendations, produce organizational improvements, help manage risk, and increase employee organizational health. Graduates from this degree can be found in academia, corporations, government, non-profit, and consulting firms. 
 
Our alumni are currently working for Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Pepsico, and more. We also have alumni attending graduate schools such as BYU Marriott School, Cornell, and Utah State University.

> "The IO program at BYUI prepared me more for my job in the corporate world than my masters program. It provided me with essential critical thinking skills as well as the ability to craft a detailed research plan; complete with data and sound scientific practices. The program also expanded my world view and taught me how to listen to different perspectives. It was the best decision I made for my career."

DENVER B.,
BYU-I GRADUATE

## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top psychology careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

Explore All Career Paths

Organizational Psychologist

Organizational psychologists apply psychological principles and research methods to improve the overall work environment, including performance, culture, communication, professional satisfaction, and safety.

Human Resources Professional

Human resources professionals are responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing, and placing workers. They may also handle employee relations, payroll, benefits, and training.

Talent Management Professional

Talent management professionals lead, develop, and inspire teams of learning and development professionals to help grow the capabilities and careers of team members. They are responsible for leading the talent management strategy and supporting the assessment of organizational needs to improve performance.

Management Consultant

Management consultants assess companies and identify problems, gather information, and implement solutions. Management consultants frequently work in teams, and most work for consulting firms.

IO or Management Professor

IO and management professors prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organizational effectiveness, organizational culture, principles of marketing, and human resources. They collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Explore All Career Paths

## Getting Started

If you are interested in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, start with one of the following courses:

PSYCH111 - General Psychology

See Course Details

PSYCH112 - Career Development in Psychology

See Course Details

MATH221C - Social Science Statistics

See Course Details

PSYCH445 - Industrial Organizational Psychology

See Course Details

4-Year Plan

See Example Class Plan

See all required courses

## Related Majors

Psychology: Health Psychology (B.S.)

Study how psychological factors affect physical health and illness behavior.

Get Involved

Psychology: General (B.S.)

Study of the mind, behavior, and mental health of people.

Get Involved

Therapeutic Recreation (B.S.)

Use recreation and leisure activity to improve the health and well-being of patients.

Get Involved

Social Work (B.S.)

Help individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges and thrive.

Get Involved

## Next Steps

Learn How to Apply

Get Involved

Change Your Major

Get Involved