Organizational Psychology Program

The organizational psychology program at Minnesota State University – Mankato prepares students for careers as assessment specialists, managers or directors of labor relations or organizational consultants in colleges, corporations, government, and non-profit or military. The program focuses on scientific study of behavior and applications to related problems of organization and industry that may prepare individuals in industrial and organizational settings. Program courses include: group behavior theory, organizational theory, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer organizational psychology program.

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Minnesota State University – Mankato

1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University - Mankato provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mankato, MN and publically funded. Minnesota State University - Mankato has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 15,000.

Areas of study offered at msu include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students accepted to msu score in-between 20 to 24 on the ACT. 89% of those students that apply are accepted to msu, of which 45% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $7,900 and out-of-state residents pay $16,000 for the year. Some students at Minnesota State University - Mankato may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Minnesota State University - Mankato "Mavericks" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.mnsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Organizational Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Minnesota State University – Mankato offers a master's degree program in organizational psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).