Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology is the study of how people think, feel and behave at work. More specifically, I-O psychologists are interested in such topics as: recruitment and selection systems, motivation, employee development, teams, performance management and reward systems, fair workplace practices, leadership, and employee well-being.
Program
The I-O Psychology program at the University of Guelph was developed based on the graduate training recommendations of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Canadian equivalent (CSIOP). The program is unique in Canada because of our balanced approach to graduate education - we highly value both the research and practice in our field and recognize their interrelated role in the profession.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
Employee stress and well-being
Inequality in organizations
Trust across individuals and in teams
Understanding interview anxiety
Exploring how organizations manage job performance
Assessing selection systems for organizations
Career Opportunities:
Academic or non-academic
Management consulting
Human resources
Applied research
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
Students must have an Honours Psychology Degree and write the General GRE (Graduate Records Exam). The GRE Subject test (Psychology GRE) is recommended. Because of the research-intensive nature of our program we are most interested in students with a strong background in research methods and statistics.
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89
Application Deadlines
Industrial/Organizational Psychology: January 4
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Located an hour outside Toronto, U of G provides a career-focused education combining academic excellence with a unique student experience.
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