MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Central Michigan University

Program Description

Companies need efficient processes and productive workers. Employees need motivation and recognition. That’s where industrial and organizational psychologists come in. With a degree from CMU, you'll help companies select and train employees and measure performance while improving the quality of work life for everyone. In this emerging field, you’ll put psychology to work. Industrial and organizational psychologists not only boost a company’s efficiency and productivity, they also improve the quality of life for employees. You can tailor your program to meet your individual interests and needs, enjoying a collaborative approach where students learn from instructors and one another. You'll graduate with the tools to make a difference in the lives of workers. You'll examine issues such as safety, mental and physical health, quality of life at work and emotional labor. You’ll learn cutting-edge ways to improve employee training, job performance and develop motivational programming to enhance a company’s approach to career development and leadership. Our graduates take their new skills to top companies where they constantly improve the ways companies and their employees work.

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