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Transform How Workplaces Operate with Psychologically-Backed Practices

Earn your Masters in Industrial & Organizational Psychology at Florida Southern, where you’ll learn to apply psychology to make organizations healthier, more productive, and more human.

Courses are offered in a convenient hybrid format, one evening on campus and one online each week, designed to fit your schedule. Along the way, you’ll gain the skills to help organizations thrive, guided by faculty with nearly a century of combined experience in human resources, consulting, and organizational development.

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Upcoming Term Start Date

Aug 2026

High Demand

I/O Psychology is ranked among the Top 2 Best Science Jobs by U.S. News & World Report.

Strong ROI

Median income for I/O psychologists with a master’s degree is over $92,000 in Florida, and more than $125,000 for those pursuing doctoral training.

Career Impact

Graduates pursue careers in human resources, training and development, and organizational consulting, as well as roles in education, research, non-profits, and military organizations.

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Why choose IO Psychology at FSC?

Finish in Under 2 Years

Earn your Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology in less than two years. FSC’s accelerated, flexible format is designed for busy professionals, so you can advance your career without putting it on hold.

Top-Tier Internships

Hands-on internships with leading employers such as Publix, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Collins Aerospace. You’ll graduate with a resume full of meaningful, career-ready experience.

Choose Your Path

Preparing for a career in applied organizational consulting or considering a future doctorate, our flexible tracks allow you to tailor your degree to your professional goals.
Victoria Lew, Ph.D.

Featured IO Psychology Faculty

Victoria Lew

I believe that education is, as Nelson Mandela once said, "the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," and that I, as an instructor, have a responsibility to each and every one of my students to provide the best learning experience possible so that they will be prepared and ready when they go out into the real world.
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Engaged Teamwork Model

Engaged Teamwork Model

Each semester, you’ll collaborate in small groups to complete projects, giving you real-world practice in leadership, communication, and teamwork. Modeled after the kinds of challenges professionals face in organizational settings, these team experiences mirror real workplace dynamics and prepare you to step confidently into roles that require collaboration across functions and industries.

Take the Next Step

Florida Southern’s next MSIO cohort begins in August. Apply today to secure your spot and start building the skills to lead change in the workplace.

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I aspire to make a difference in the work environment. By earning a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, I will be able to use my knowledge to enhance my role in social work. My experience with my cohort and Florida Southern College has been nothing short of amazing. The faculty insure that all students are heard and their ideas are considered.
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Dr. Lew

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Upcoming Events

Learn more about the program with these in-person and virtual admission events.

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IO Psychology Virtual Information Session

Adult & Grad Admissions

IO Psychology Virtual Information Session

Nov 4 12:00 PM

Location: Online

Register Now for the November 4 IO Psychology Virtual Information Session

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IO Psychology Virtual Information Session

Adult & Grad Admissions

IO Psychology Virtual Information Session

Dec 9 12:00 PM

Location: Online

Register Now for the December 9 IO Psychology Virtual Information Session

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IO Psychology Program Details

Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

  • Official transcripts - showing completion of a bachelor’s degree (from a regionally accredited institution) with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Current Résumé
  • Recommendation - One academic or professional reference (preferred) addressing your readiness for graduate-level work. Download form
  • Professional Essay - Maximum of two pages that touch on the following:
    • Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at FSC?
    • How does our MSIO program fit your career goals?
    • What experiences have prepared you for success in this program?
    • What are your academic strengths and weaknesses, and how might they affect your graduate studies?
    • Our program emphasizes teamwork. Describe a time you worked as part of a team.
  • Preferred Application Preparation - To help you get the most out of the M.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, we recommend that applicants have completed coursework in areas such as statistics, research methods, and core psychology foundations. Examples of preferred courses (or approved equivalents) include:
    • MAT 2022 Elementary Statistics
    • PSY 2206 Social Psychology
    • PSY 2210 Tests & Measurements
    • PSY 3310 Research Design & Statistics
    • PSY 3336 Industrial-Organizational Psychology
    Please note: applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds are considered. In some cases, students may be asked to complete additional coursework to strengthen their preparation.

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IO Psychology Program Contact
Abbey Bonet Abbey Bonet, MSHE

Assistant Director of Adult and Graduate Admission

 863.680.3090

text message 863.656.0755
Victoria Lew Victoria Lew, Ph.D.

MSIO Director

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Ordway - 161

 863.680.5049