Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Whether inside an aircraft, at the office, or anywhere around the globe where people engage in work, there’s a critical need to provide insight into human behavior and how we interact with our jobs, our colleagues, and our world.

Industrial/Organizational psychology contributes to an organization’s success by improving the performance, experience, job satisfaction, and occupational safety and health of the entire organization, as well as the overall health and well-being of its employees. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology builds future leaders and scholars who work in every industry at every level, creating ‘science for a smarter workplace’.

Diverse industry applicability for future careers in this field is just one of the many reasons why U.S. News & World Report has ranked Industrial Psychology as the second-best science job in the nation today.

I/O Psychologists study a wide variety of topics, including motivation and training, group performance and effectiveness, occupational stress, personnel selection and assessment, industry-specific concerns, organizational behavior, and more.

Using a scientist-practitioner approach to education, our faculty work side-by-side with students on research and industry collaborations. Students have numerous opportunities to attend professional networking events, present at scientific conferences, pursue internships, and engage with future colleagues.

As a student at Embry-Riddle, you’ll benefit from our intimate class sizes led by direct faculty instruction. Our faculty maintain strong academic and industry connections, affording students the ability to explore unique opportunities to work hands-on with researchers as well as to develop their own independent studies.

ERAU students can opt to join a host of professional associations as well, such as the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Psychological Association, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the International Society for Air Safety Investigators, and the Association for Aviation Psychology.

About Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the Prescott, AZ Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree on the Prescott campus prioritizes three key areas of instruction: Faculty Expertise, Student Opportunities, and Intersection of Science & Practice.

Our Psychology faculty are experts in their fields, internationally recognized by their peers in the scientific community. Faculty are actively engaged in research and impart recent findings and industry concerns to their students, preparing them for careers in the current I/O Psychology climate.

Students in the I/O Psychology program are engaged from day one. Whether it’s joining Psych Club, presenting at scientific conferences, working on consulting projects with a company, or conducting your own experiments alongside our faculty, the ERAU I/O program is the hands-on learning and networking degree that puts you in a position to succeed after graduating and make an immediate impact on improving workplace safety and productivity.

Both the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. News and World Report has identified I/O Psychology as a top growth field for future professionals. The training provided at Embry-Riddle prepares students to pursue graduate study or immediately enter the workforce upon graduating.

Embry-Riddle has a near 100% placement rate in either employment or graduate study within 6 months of graduation. Whether it’s as a Training & Development Specialist, Talent Developer, Human Resources Generalist, Consultant, or Research Associate, our Bachelor of Science in I/O Psychology will place you in a position to be a leader in a smarter workplace.

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The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history.

In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 137,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively.

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Our campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida , and Prescott, Arizona , feature a traditional residential experience, complete with classrooms and labs, dorms and clubs, sporting events, and performances.

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At Embry-Riddle, our expert professors are leaders in the industry. They share the knowledge they’ve gained from decades of industry and higher-learning experience with our students to ensure graduates have a competitive edge in the workforce.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education.

We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe environment where self-expression is welcome. We aim to create a campus free of discrimination, so that networks, partnerships, and cultural competency are fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect. We are Embry-Riddle.

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Whichever campus or program you choose, you will meet lifelong friends in classes, dorms, and student organizations. Our graduates work for some of the world’s biggest companies, so the relationships you make on campus can continue throughout your career.

When you earn your degree from Embry-Riddle, you become part of a network of more than 137,000 alumni who will support you throughout your working life.

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