MTSU’s I-O program is particularly distinguished for balancing a strong academic education with professional-level applied experiences beyond the classroom. In fact, our students work with several real-world clients during their time in our program. That adds up to an impressive client list on each student’s résumé by the time they graduate from MTSU.
A terrific resource for MTSU I-O students is our Center for Organizational and Human Resource Effectiveness (COHRE). COHRE is a professional I-O consulting firm with a wide range clients. It provides our students with premier applied learning and I-O work experience.
MTSU students often present at research conferences too, and are engaged in additional activities that develop their professional network. That includes individual mentors for each student, not only from within the program but can also include external professionals in our field. That’s in addition to the many benefits of having a strong, vibrant I-O alumni group. It’s all part of a well-rounded start to each student’s I-O career.
MTSU’s I-O program is designed to be a two-year full-time commitment in person. Funding opportunities are plentiful, including graduate assistantship (GA) positions, paid internships, COHRE consulting positions, and more. Our cohort model gives our students a close group throught their time in our program, with small class sizes taught in a highly interactive and engaging style.
Courses, research, and applied experiences prepare students for positions in human resource departments, consulting firms, or entry into I-O doctoral programs.
MTSU’s I-O curriculum aligns with master’s-level training guidelines of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). All of our students also complete a professional internship and a research thesis.
Career specialties cover the full spectrum of I-O, including recruitment and selection of employees, training, job analysis, compensation, performance measurement and talent development, leadership, work attitudes, occupational health, organizational development, and more.
Graduates of our program typically have a 100% placement rate into professional-level I-O jobs, or entry into doctoral programs.
We attract applicants from across the U.S. and internationally. That provides our students with a diverse array of talented classmates. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture among our students that enhances their personal friendships and professional careers.
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MTSU I-O students begin their I-O career before they graduate through internships, client projects, and consulting opportunities with our Center for Organizational and Human Resource Effectiveness (COHRE), and I-O?research experience throughout their time in our program. These experiences are invaluable for building an outstanding resume and accelerating?employability directly upon graduation. That consistently translates?into a 100% placement rate for our graduates into professional-level I-O job opportunities or entry into doctoral programs.?
January 2025
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Academic Classroom Building 340,
MURFREESBORO,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
In order to be considered for admission, candidates must meet the following standards: an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher and a minimum score of 141 on the quantitative measure of the Graduate Record Examination is expected for admission. Additionally, all applicants should have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics.
TOEFL- IBT minimum score 71 (We ONLY accept ETS official test scores for the TOEFL)
IELTS- overall score of 6
UMELI- minimum score 85
ELS Level 112 Certificate of Completion
Duolingo English Test - minimum score 95
Applications for Summer/Fall admission must be completed by February 15 and applications for Spring admission must be completed by October 1. Late applicants who meet the admission criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program must provide a letter of intent stating goals and objectives.
Students who do not meet admission requirements may be admitted as non-degree seeking. Students admitted as non-degree seeking must maintain a 3.25 GPA in their first semester (9 hours minimum) of required graduate courses in their concentration areas to be fully admitted to the program.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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