Organizational Psychology and Development Degrees

A degree in organizational psychology and development will provide an interdisciplinary training in group psychology and human resource management. This is a very specialized degree, combining several disciplines, and will prepare the graduate for careers in human resources, psychology or management. If you’re curious about what motivates people, and enjoy helping solve personal and professional problems, you should consider a degree in organizational psychology and development.

  • Bachelor’s: This four year degree will prepare graduates for work in human resources, or other organizational psychology-related field. Businesses have recently seen the benefit of employing organizational psychology and development graduates, and as a result, more colleges are offering the degree program. The programs cover many different topics with the aim of preparing students to assess groups of people working in businesses, and make changes that will promote efficiency.
  • Master’s: This advanced degree program will qualify graduates to work in the private or public sector, in mid- to high-level positions. These degrees will usually have a strong emphasis on the study of psychology.
  • Doctorate: Students who complete this high-level degree program can expect a positive career outlook, with a high annual salary. Career options include management or executive positions at companies, high-ranking government agency positions or professorships at colleges or universities.