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PhD in Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology Online

Help organizations create better work environments, enhance employee well-being, and optimize business outcomes.

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PhD in Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology Online

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TWO DEGREE TRACKS

Whether you have a master’s degree in I/O psychology or in a completely different field, Walden meets you where you are with two distinct points of entry to the online I/O psychology PhD program.

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

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Program Details

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Looking to achieve the highest level of academic distinction? Walden’s PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology online program eliminates common barriers to put your doctorate within reach.

 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Make an Impact

In Walden’s PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology online program, you’ll move beyond passive learning to gain advanced research and critical thinking skills. Become a scholar and change agent with the power to guide workplace transformation.

 

1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)

2Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)

No guarantee is made that a person who enrolls in the PhD in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology program will obtain a job or will earn the stated salaries. Wage estimates are based on the 10th–75th percentile.

Learning Outcomes

All graduates will be prepared to:

Evaluate the role of industrial/organizational psychology issues in the workplace.

Process/Apply current industrial/organizational psychology theory and research.

Analyze factors contributing to performance on varied organizational levels.

Apply the organizational consultation process to address change and development issues.

Evaluate workplace dimensions using a variety of assessments.

Assess the impact of the employee on workplace performance.

Evaluate industrial/organizational psychology’s role in promoting positive social change through fostering a healthy and inclusive workplace.

Apply basic and advanced research principles to produce independent scholarly work.

Meet Your Academic Team

Walden’s online I/O psychology PhD faculty includes scholar practitioners with years of hands-on experience in the field.

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PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Online FAQ

What is industrial and organizational psychology?

Industrial and organizational psychology, also referred to as I/O psychology, is the scientific study of the workplace. Psychology professionals apply science-based principles and methods of psychology to identify issues and solve problems in business. Psychology professionals may help organizations with policy planning, employee testing and selection, employee training and development, organizational development and analysis, and assessment and improvement of worker productivity.

What can you do with a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology online degree?

As the terminal degree in a field with broad applications, an online I/O psychology PhD may qualify you for a range of opportunities in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Potential positions may include employee development consultant, career planning and development director, organizational development practitioner, political strategist, or consultant.

Do you need a license to practice industrial and organizational psychology?

Licensure for I/O psychology professionals varies by state. Some states require all psychology professionals to be licensed, while others do not require I/O psychology professionals to be licensed. There are also some I/O psychology jobs that require licensure, while others do not. Walden University’s PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology online program offers an Evidence-Based Coaching specialization that prepares graduates to sit for the Board Certified Coach Examination.