Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MAIOP)
Faculty
Our faculty have considerable experience teaching and practicing Industrial/Organizational Psychology and have, on average, 15 years of teaching and consulting experience in this field.
Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Kurt Kraiger is the co-director of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology degree program. Dr. Kraiger specializes in training design and delivery, evaluation, E-learning, and corporate culture and climate.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology offers exciting career opportunities for individuals with master's level training. Our online program not only provides a convenient way to learn the latest theories and professional tools, but it also will prepare you for entry into the global workplace.
– Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Zinta S. Byrne, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Zinta Byrne is the co-director of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program. Dr. Byrne specializes in organizational justice and politics, organizational behaviors and attitudes, technology in organizations, and employee engagement and retention.
Peter Y. Chen, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Peter Chen specializes in emotion/personality and work behavior, occupational health and return to work, and performance evaluation and feedback.
Alyssa M. Gibbons, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Alyssa Gibbons specializes in assessment centers, safety climate and safety culture, and measurement issues.
George C. Thornton, III, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor
Dr. George Thornton III specializes in industrial psychology, management assessment and development, and personnel selection.
We'll be in touch within 2 business days.
- or contact -
Jenny Hannifin
(970) 491-2665
jenny.hannifin@colostate.edu
Receive periodic emails about this program.
For academic advising questions:
Christa Kiersch
Psychology
christa.kiersch@gmail.com
For admission questions:
Linda Thornton
Psychology
(970) 491-5212
linda.thornton@colostate.edu
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.
Total credits
38 credits. This is a coursework-only program and does not require completion of a thesis.
Tuition
$619 per credit. Books and statistical software are not included in tuition. (financial aid available)
Time frame
This degree can be completed in two years. Summer courses are required to complete this program.
Designed for
Individuals interested in developing a scientific approach to improving workplace performance and productivity, including:
- Human Resource Professionals
- Consultants
- Organizational Development Practitioners
- Trainers and Instructional Designers
This program is great for working professionals seeking an applied master's degree, but who are not able to attend traditional campus-based classes.
What you will earn
You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.

