Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Campus, USA

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree on the Prescott Campus prioritizes three key areas of instruction: faculty expertise, student opportunities and the intersection of science and practice.

Our psychology faculty are experts in their fields and work side-by-side with students on research projects and industry collaborations. They share recent research findings and industry concerns with their students, preparing them for careers in the current I-O psychology work environment.

I-O psychology students are fully involved in the program from day one. Throughout their studies, they can join Psych Club or Psi Chi (honor society), present at scientific conferences, pursue internships, work on consulting projects with companies or conduct experiments alongside our faculty.

Embry?Riddle’s I-O psychology program is a hands-on learning and networking degree that puts students in a position to succeed after graduating making an immediate impact on improving the performance and well-being of an organization and its members.

Embry?Riddle students can join a variety of professional groups, such as the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Psychological Association, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the International Society for Air Safety Investigators and the Association for Aviation Psychology, to name a few.

Both the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. News and World Report have named I-O psychology as a top growth field for future professionals. The training provided in the I-O psychology program prepares students to pursue graduate study or immediately enter the workforce upon graduating.

In fact, Embry?Riddle has a 96% placement rate in either employment or continued education within one year of graduation.

I-O Psychology graduates have gone straight into the industry in positions such as:

• Training and development specialists
• Talent recruiters and developers
• Human resources generalists
• Health and safety engineers
• Design engineers
• Consultants
• Research associates

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Assess leadership skills, employee health, safety, and well-being, and performance within organizational contexts.
• Communicate research findings and psychological insights effectively to diverse audiences.
• Apply professional and ethical practices and legal regulations to industry.
• Conduct empirical research within the field of industrial-organizational psychology.
• Evaluate psychological principles and evidence-based practices in the design and execution of personnel selection and training programs.
• Apply human factors principles to optimize workplace environments and systems.