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The master of science in industrial/organizational psychology program prepares students for careers such as human resources, organizational development, change management, data analytics, and leadership development. As a leader in the field, we offer the only Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational psychology program in Boston's North Shore. 

Our innovative program draws upon the Bertolon School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences to incorporate both case-based method of instruction and a strong emphasis on structured quantitative research. Our curriculum follows the guidelines developed by the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology for master’s degree programs in I/O psychology, which is the dominant professional society. This program is a designated STEM program. 

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M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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Kailee Kennedy

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Examples of Internship Locations

  • Linkage, Inc. (Leadership and Organizational Development Consulting Firm, Lexington, MA)
  • i3 Solutions (Staffing and Training Firm, Headquarters: Sterling, VA, internship completed in MA with local supervision)
  • Weston & Sampson (Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Consulting Firm, Peabody, MA)
  • The Employee Engagement Group (Organizational Consulting Firm, Woburn, MA)
  • Partners Healthcare (Internal Organizational Development Consulting Group, Boston, MA)
  • North Shore Community College (Lynn, MA)
  • Bertolon School of Business, Salem State University (Salem, MA)
  • Center for International Education, Salem State University (Salem, MA)
  • Salem State University Alumni Office (Salem, MA)
  • Care Dimensions (Hospice Organization, Danvers, MA)
  • Beverly Hospital (Beverly, MA)
  • North Shore Partners Healthcare Group (Salem Hospital)
  • Lahey Behavioral Health (formerly Northeast Behavioral Health) (Beverly, MA)
  • CRICO Strategies/Risk Management Foundation for  Harvard Medical Institutions
  • Beverly Hospital
  • Northeast Arc
  • Barton Associates, Peabody, MA
  • Boston Planning and Redevelopment Agency
  • Peabody Essex Museum
  • Kapersky Lab, Woburn, MA
  • Randstad International (A Global Staffing Agency, Boston, MA)
  • Club Realty (Human Resources, Boston, MA)
  • Bridgewell (Services for Peoples with Disabilities and Other Life Challenges, Lynnfield, MA)
  • YMCA Northshore (various locations, Northshore of Boston)
  • Public Consulting Group (Public Sector Management Consulting, Boston, MA)
  • Greater Lynn Senior Services (Lynn, MA)
  • NFI-MA (Human Services Non-Profit, Danvers, MA)
  • Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Boston, MA)
  • Mercury Computer Systems (Defense Electronics, Chelmsford, MA)
  • Dynatrace Software (“World Leader” in Application Performance Management, Waltham, MA)
  • New England Biolabs (Biotechnology, Genomic Research, Ipswich, MA)
  • Rapid7 (IT Security Data & Analytics Consultants, Boston, MA)
  • GEMLINE (International Lean Manufacturing Organization, Lawrence, MA)
  • TÜV SÜD America Inc. (Global Testing, Certification, Inspection and Training Provider, Peabody. MA)
  • Daley and Associates LLC (1 Financial Center, Boston, MA)
  • dataCon, Inc. (Electronics Manufacturing provider focused on delivering mission critical defense and aerospace systems, Burlington, MA)
  • EBSCO Information Services (Ipswich, MA)
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Want to learn more about the industrial/organizational psychology program? Contact the program coordinator, Kathleen Hess

For admissions-related questions, please contact graduate admissions. 

Graduate Admissions

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
331 Lafayette St.
Second Floor,
Salem, MA 01970
Mailing Address:
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Salem, MA 01970
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