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Master of Arts Applied Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Build Effective Business Communities Through the M.A. in Applied Psychology – Industrial/Organizational Psychology Online Program
Businesses can achieve new heights when they have employees who are satisfied with their work environment and office culture. An industrial-organizational psychologist pursues how to make the work environment more enjoyable and efficient for the employee and the company. You can help a business thrive and further your career by earning Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Psychology – Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree.
Every work environment succeeds based on different variables and concepts being implemented into the business culture. As an organizational industrial psychologist, you can discover which strategies and methods work for particular businesses. Our online graduate applied psychology classes will teach you how to conduct effective research, design organizational behavior plans, develop the human relations sector of businesses, and provide effective feedback to businesses. As the emphasis on work culture grows in all industries, you will learn in-demand skills that businesses are searching for.
What Will You Study in the M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
- How to conduct research and analyze the results of an organization’s work environment
- Develop an understanding of the psychology of an individual and how it affects their life
- How to implement a biblical worldview into organizational psychology methodology
- How to develop the human resource department of an organization
As an industrial applied psychologist, you will run into a different case for every business and department you interact with. Our M.A. in Applied Psychology program will teach you how to analyze, develop, and critique the structure of work environments. Your online classes will test and grow your knowledge through exciting, applicable content that you can use in your career. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in professional counseling, human services counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
Highlights of Our M.A. in Applied Psychology
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your industrial/organizational psychology degree online from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses.
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder.
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
Potential Careers for M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduates
- Employment counselor
- Hiring manager
- Human resource analyst
- Social service manager
Students who graduate with an industrial psychology degree will have a flexible, advanced degree. This program will help prepare them for medical and psychology research, hands-on business mental health support roles, and many human resources and healthcare benefits roles in business.
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Master of Arts Applied Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.