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Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Internship/Thesis Track (STEM) TCS - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago Campus TCS - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago Campus, USA

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USD 27223

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

With a curriculum tailored to the needs of the current job market, The Chicago School’s M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Internship/Thesis Track provides students with strong foundational skills that many companies and organizations rely on when addressing assessment, engagement, retention, and productivity of workers.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology is the fastest growing vocational field in the United States.

Guided by practitioner faculty, students will cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Personnel selection
  • Performance appraisal
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • Motivation

Internship Option
Students who choose the internship option complete two 300 credit hour internships (for a total of 600 hours of internship experience). The internship should involve the student in learning specific, transferable, I/O-relevant or HR-relevant professional skills. All internship must be pre-approved by the faculty internship supervisor.

Thesis Option
Students may choose to complete a thesis instead of completing the internship requirements. The thesis option is comprised of two courses, Thesis I and Thesis II. The student must get approval of the Business Psychology Department Chair to enroll in these courses. The student must also select a faculty member to serve as thesis advisor. This faculty member will supervise the thesis.

Note: Students pursuing this option do not have an option for a general elective but will take a diversity elective.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2024

Closed

Jan 2024, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27223

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 50 Waived

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    18000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarships and Funding

    The Chicago School offers scholarships and grants that range from $1,000 to $10,000 USD.

    • Dean’s Scholarship
      • Incoming new students will be considered for a Dean’s Scholarship based on their past dedication and anticipated future contributions to service, academic excellence, and The Chicago School. Award Amount: up to $5,000 (non-renewable)
    • Global Impact Scholarship
      • Applicants are required to share through video or essay format about their journey from their home country to The Chicago School and how their education will help them impact the field of psychology or behavioral health sciences on a global scale. Deadline: Oct. 1 every year. Award
      • Amount: $1,000
    • Global Leaders Scholarship
      • To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be a returning international students who studied with TCSPP at least one year, enrolled in an oncampus program in the fall semester of that year, and have maintained their status. Past scholarship winners are eligible only if budget is available.
      • Deadline: Oct. 1 every year.Award Amount: $1,000.
    • Merit Scholarship
      • Incoming new students will be considered for a Merit Scholarship based on their excellent academic achievement. Award Amount: up to $10,000.
    • President’s Scholarship
      • Incoming new students will be considered for a President’s Scholarship based on their academic promise and dedication to The Chicago School Mission
      •  commitment to diversity and community service. Award Amount: up to $7,000
    • International Student Grant
      • An international student who enrolls at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is eligible for the International Student Grant.

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