No matter what industry or location around the world, there is a critical need to understand human behaviors within the workplace. Industrial-organizational psychology (also called work or business psychology and industrial engineering) helps companies succeed by improving the performance, health and safety of organizations and their employees.
At Embry鈥慠iddle Aeronautical University, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology builds future leaders and scholars who work in every industry at every level, creating science for a smarter workplace.
What is I-O psychology? Real-world practices include:
Organizational change and development
Performance management and motivation
Employee and leadership selection, development and training
Workplace design
Team processes
Health, safety and well-being
I-O psychologists study a wide variety of topics, including motivation and training, group performance and effectiveness, occupational stress, employee selection and assessment, industry-specific concerns, organizational behavior and more.
September 2025
Prescott Campus
3700 Willow Creek Road,
Prescott,
Arizona,
86301, West, United States
When evaluating an applicant for admission, Embry鈥慠iddle takes into consideration a student's high school academic record (both courses taken and overall grade-point average), rank in class, and activities. Embry鈥慠iddle values individual academic achievement, initiative, talent and character above standardized testing.
English Language Requirement:
The preferred minimum TOEFL score for admissions is 213 (computer-based), 79 (IBT Internet-based) or 8.5 (Essentials). The preferred IELTS score is 6.0. The preferred Duolingo score is 105. The preferred Cambridge score is 170.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.