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Applicants

Launch your I-O career long before you graduate! Our I-O master鈥檚 students begin their professional career during their time in our program. We offer a two-year, full-time program that integrates classroom academics with extensive applied experiences for real-world clients. The resulting scientific expertise, and practical hands-on skills, build confidence and success for our students.

The bottom line is 91大神 I-O students get a premier education in and out of the classroom, along with a client list on their r茅sum茅. It all adds up to a job placement rate for our graduates of 100% typically. Those placements are often in human resource departments or consulting firms, or entry into I-O doctoral programs. (Click on CAREERS above for more details.)

Applicants must have:

• Submitted all the required application materials (click on REQUIREMENTS tab above for details)
• An undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher
• A minimum score of 141 on the GRE Quantitative section

Average scores for those admitted to our program are typically: GPA 3.75, GRE Quantitative 153, GRE Verbal 154, and GRE Analytical Writing 4.5. We evaluate each applicant鈥檚 scores in the context of the rest of their application materials, and some may be admitted with scores below these averages.

Application deadlines:

• Feb. 15 for the Fall semester (primary selection time)
• Oct. 1 for the Spring semester (few openings)

Make sure you also apply for a Graduate Assistantship (GA) position if you want financial assistance. The GA application is a separate form that is in addition to your I-O program application, and should also be submitted prior to the deadline above. You can access the GA form at

Most of the I-O students who have applied for a GA successfully obtained one, which enabled them to dramatically reduce their tuition costs. We encourage you to pursue this opportunity and submit your GA application form!

For complete curriculum details, click on REQUIREMENTS above.

Testimonials

鈥滻t is great to have two years of on-the-job training with highly qualified mentors beside you, lending you advice and cheering you on. Each professor has something unique that has added to the program and my experience.鈥�鈥�Jaclyn Pritchett, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Brookdale Senior Living

鈥漈he I-O staff at 91大神 are not only knowledgeable about their field but have the practical experience to enrich the learning.鈥濃��John Opron, Director of HR and Organization Development at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is industrial/organizational psychology?

Industrial/organizational psychology is the scientific study of improving the workplace by studying employees and organizations. More simply stated, I-O psychology can be described as human resources meets organizational development. The 鈥淚鈥� side of the field involves examining how to best match individuals to specific job roles, while the 鈥淥鈥� side is more focused on understanding how organizations affect individual behavior. However, the two sides are equally important and work together within the field. Specific topics in I-O psychology include recruitment, selection, compensation, performance appraisal, training, socialization, motivation, leadership, group performance, human factors, and organizational development. I-O psychologists often work in a human resources department, consult, or conduct research.

What makes your program stand out from other programs?

First, in addition to rigorous academics covering the full spectrum of I-O topic areas, our program puts a strong emphasis on high-quality applied experiences. Our students get hands-on experience by working with several prominent real-world clients. That means our students start their I-O career during their time in our program. That success is a major reason for our #1 national ranking. Those applied opportunities are facilitated by our , which is a professional consulting firm that employs many of our students to work on major client projects. It all pays off with an impressive job placement rate for our graduates of typically 100%.

Second, the positive, supportive culture has long been rated by our students as a top feature of our program. The diversity of our students includes classmates from across the country and internationally, with all sorts of backgrounds. They become a close cohort of personal friendships and professional collaborations in our program.

Are there opportunities to get involved in real-world client projects?

A major strength of the program is the availability of opportunities for students to get real-world experiences outside the classroom. These experiences include a required internship, course projects,听听(Center for Organizational and Human Resource Effectiveness) professional consulting projects, and other outside opportunities.听During the internship, each student is able to work with a company using the knowledge and skills they have learned in the program. Our students have had internships with the corporate headquarters of Nissan, General Electric, Bridgestone, State Farm Insurance, Disney, FedEx Freight, and many more. Beyond the internships, every semester students are involved in at least one applied project through course projects or involvement with COHRE.

What are your alumni doing now?

Our alumni work in many different positions, countries, and corporations. Examples of places where our alumni have worked at are Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Dell Computers, Verizon, AON Consulting, and Personnel Decisions Research Institute (PDRI), just to name a few.听 While many alumni directly enter the workforce after completing our program, several have successfully pursued doctoral degrees. Click on CAREERS above for further details.

The balance of academic rigor and applied experiences offered by 91大神鈥檚 I-O master鈥檚 program prepares students to enter the workforce or pursue I-O doctoral programs.

How do I apply?

The听REQUIREMENTS tab above outlines all the Application Procedures for you, including the听. Our I-O master鈥檚 program application deadlines are听Feb. 15听for the Fall semester (primary selection time) and听Oct. 1听for the Spring semester (few openings).

Also before the deadline, submit a听 (GA) application if you want funding assistance. This is a separate application that is in addition to your I-O program application. Most of our students successfully obtain a GA position, but you must submit the GA application to be eligible for a potential GA.

What is the typical academic profile of program applicants?

Admission to the master鈥檚 in I-O Psychology program is competitive. Each year, the program admits 10鈥�13 new students. The program usually draws 50-70 applications who meet the minimum qualifications. Of those admitted, the听typical average scores are: GPA 3.7, GRE-Quantitative 153, GRE-Verbal 154, and GRE-Analytical Writing 4.5. Of course, we evaluate each applicant鈥檚 scores in the context of the rest of their application materials, and some may be admitted with scores below these averages.

What do you like to see in a personal statement?

We encourage you to address: 1) why you are interested in the field of I-O psychology; 2) why you are interested in our specific I-O program here at 91大神; 3) summary of your research experience, employment/work experience, and other leadership experience; and 4) any additional information that you would like us to know about you.

What does it cost to attend graduate school at 91大神?

Graduate school cost information is available from the . The good news is that our I-O students typically face much lower costs than the standard fees listed by the College of Graduate Studies.

Most of our I-O graduate students obtain a graduate assistantship (GA) position, which dramatically reduces their tuition costs and pays a monthly stipend. Those with a GA pay no more than half of the in-state tuition rate, even if they are out-of-state students.

If an out-of-state student does not immediately obtain a GA, there may be additional possibilities for significantly reducing tuition costs. Students from Georgia, West Virginia, and possibly some other southeastern U.S. states may be eligible for in-state rates via the Academic Common Market. Also, the Regional Scholars Program is available to students whose permanent residence is in a county within 250 miles of 91大神, or are from one of the eight states bordering Tennessee. That can reduce out-of-state tuition by nearly 50%. More information about these programs and other opportunities is available from the .

Additional financial support opportunities are also available.

What kind of financial aid is available to students?

There are many resources for financial support available to our I-O students.

As noted in the 鈥渃ost鈥� FAQ, most of our I-O graduate students obtain a graduate assistantship (GA) position, which dramatically reduces their tuition costs and pays a monthly stipend. Those with a GA pay no more than half of the in-state tuition rate, even if they are out-of-state students. Make sure you submit a听 application when you apply to our program so that you can be fully considered for a GA opportunity.

Our Center for Organizational and Human Resource Effectiveness (COHRE) also employs many of our I-O students to work on professional consulting client projects. Those include some GA positions, some hourly positions (paid at a rate of at least $28/hour), and some students have both GA and hourly opportunities.

All of our students also complete an internship while enrolled in our program, and these are nearly always paid positions.

Our students have also received significant funding for travel to regional, national, and international conferences.

Additional funding opportunities may come from the College of Graduate Studies for , and for .

Can I talk to a current student about the program?

Yes! Our current students are happy to talk to prospective students. Claire Samuels ([email protected]) and Leah Fetzer ([email protected])听are 91大神 I-O students who have volunteered to be contact persons for prospective students. Please feel welcome to reach out to them.

Current Students

Applicant and Current Student resources. Also links to the Graduate Catalog. Forms for current students include: request for overload, prerequisite verification form, intent to graduate, and thesis forms.

I-O Program Handbook
Information for I-O students about program guidelines and expectations

Curriculum Plan
Each student should collaborate with their I-O faculty advisor about how to fill out this form during their first semester. Students should complete this form and obtain approval from their faculty advisor during their first semester (preferably before registering for their second-semester classes).

Course Planning Guide

Outline of typical sequencing of required and elective courses.

Information, guidelines, resources, and requirements provided by the Psychology Department.

Professional Organizations

Our I-O grad students are highly active members and leaders for this national award-winning student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Many of our students, faculty, and alumni are members of this national organization. Membership provides access to several valuable professional resources.

Nashville鈥檚 regional Middle Tennessee SHRM chapter hosts many events (see their website鈥檚 Attend section), sponsors scholarships that our I-O students have often earned, and provides other support to our 91大神 chapter. It鈥檚 common for 91大神 students to also join the MT SHRM chapter.

SIOP is the premier professional association of I-O Psychology. 91大神 I-O students commonly join SIOP and attend the national conference, often presenting research at that conference.

Related 91大神 Links

Podcast

. Their most recent episode featured Dr. Bob DuBois (Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies at University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and our very own, Dr. Patrick McCarthy. In this episode, they provide an overview of the fast-growing field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, its far-reaching impact beyond the workplace and why this program can be a great fit for students seeking a well-rounded and rewarding career.