Industrial/Organizational Psychology

How To Apply

Before applying to the degree program, it is strongly recommended that you contact the program coordinator well in advance of the application deadline to understand and fulfill all requirements.

• Minimum Admission Requirements
• Step 1 - Apply Online
• Step 2 - Submit Application Materials
• Application Deadline

Minimum Admission Requirements

The Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP) degree requires applicants to have the following:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• A 3.0 GPA on all undergraduate coursework
• A grade of B or higher for an undergraduate course in industrial psychology, organizational psychology, human resource management (business), or organizational behavior (business)
• A grade of B or higher for an undergraduate course in statistics.
• GRE General and Psychology Subject Test scores
  • The GRE General Test is required of all applicants.
  • If you have an undergraduate degree in psychology or have completed an IOP graduate certificate from CSU, the psychology subject test is not required.

Note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.

Before your application for graduate study is considered, all application materials must be received by the department.

Step 1 – Apply Online

• Complete the online graduate application form and pay the $50 application fee (payable online with a major credit card).
  • Select “Industrial/Organizational Psychology MAIOP - Distance” when choosing the program of study.

Step 2 – Submit Application Materials

Gather all of the following materials and submit to the Department of Psychology. All documents except your official transcripts can be uploaded electronically via the MAIOP application website. Letters of recommendation can be requested and processed electronically as well. Allow at least 48 hours after you complete your online graduate application before visiting the online upload site.

• Resume or Vita
  Indicate your education, training, and work experience
• Statement of Purpose
  The statement of purpose should describe:
  • How you became interested in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
  • What you want to gain from our graduate program.
  • Why you are interested in pursuing a career in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
• Writing Sample
  The writing sample should include a sample of your scientific writing ability such as a senior honors thesis, term paper from a psychology course, laboratory report from an experimental course, or some similar material.
• Three Letters of Recommendation
  Ask three persons listed on the application form to write letters of recommendation concerning your abilities and potential for graduate study.
  • All applicants should have letters written on letterhead by professors or other professionals with whom you have worked recently or who know you well.
  • All letters should clearly refer to both your first and last names.
  • Where possible, references should be given directly to you in a sealed letterhead envelope with their signatures across the sealed flap so that you may enclose them with your other materials. Specific forms for reference letters are not used.
• Official Transcript
  Include one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions.Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
  • Indicate the average GPA for the last 60 semester or 90 quarter credit hours. Do not count pass/fail courses.
  • Where possible, have the institutions furnish official transcripts in sealed envelopes to enclose with the other supporting documents.
  • Important: If the last name on the transcript is different than the current last name, e.g., due to marriage, please notify the department so the records can be matched on file.
• GRE Test Scores
  As soon as you receive your score from the Educational Testing Service, send a photocopy to the Department of Psychology. Be sure the photocopy shows your name and address and scores from all previous test dates. The highest possible scores for each test are used, even if taken on different test dates.

International Applicants Only

Include the following items in addition to those listed above:

• Official Transcript
  Ensure official copies include a certified translation into English (only one set of transcripts is required).
• Official TOEFL Scores
  Submit official TOEFL scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075).In general, all applicants from countries in which English is not the official language, and who do not have an undergraduate degree from a country in which the official language is English (Canada, U.K., Australia, USA, New Zealand, etc.) must submit TOEFL scores. The minimum score for applicants is 80 on the internet-based test (550 on the paper-based test or 6.5 on the IELTS).

Sending Application Materials

Document upload and electronic letters of recommendation can be done via the MAIOP application website.

Transcripts can be mailed to:

Linda Thornton
Graduate Admissions
Department of Psychology
1876 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1876

Once the Department of Psychology receives a complete application, the admissions committee reviews the application and promptly notifies the applicant of their decision.

Application Deadline

Students may be admitted for the fall semester. Summer or spring admission is not available.