Turn your interest in people and organizations into a rewarding career. Our STEM-designated program integrates theory and hands-on learning in industrial-organizational psychology, leadership, management, and organizational behavior, preparing you to solve workplace challenges and lead with confidence. Choose to study in any modality, including on-campus, online, or hybrid.
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Transform the way people work—and the organizations they work for. The 36-credit, STEM-designated MS in Organizational Psychology prepares you to lead, manage, and consult in today's global workplace. Grounded in industrial-organizational psychology and organizational behavior, you'll develop expertise in practicing research, data analysis, and evidence-based solutions that improve leadership, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness. Our SIOP-aligned curriculum includes cross-disciplinary electives in Psychology, Communication, and the Barney School of Business.
Choose to study online or in a hybrid format while connecting with faculty, alumni, and industry professionals through networking events, guest speakers, and career development opportunities. Competitive graduate assistantships may be available after enrollment.
To see a complete list of MSOP degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Mark Angelicola, M'24UHart's MSOP program provides real-world concepts and applications that are relevant in any industry, from entry-level to executive. If you think back to the most impactful people in your career and life, it's rarely the person with the most technical knowledge. It's the mentor or manager who knew how to motivate you, made you feel valued, and led with strong emotional intelligence. These are exactly the areas of focus in the MSOP program.
Gain hands-on experience and professional connections through UHart's on-ground MSOP program, offering convenient evening classes. Most students complete this program in two years.
Prefer added flexibility to fit your busy life? You can complete UHart's MSOP program fully online. Full-time students can complete this degree in one year. Part-time schedules are also fully supported.
Combine the convenience of online learning with meaningful in-person engagement in UHart’s hybrid MSOP option. Students who do a combination of on-campus and online courses can complete this degree in 1.5 years.
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Customize your studies with electives in organizational psychology, business, management, people and data analytics, communication, and general psychology, allowing you to build expertise in the areas that matter most to you:
Apply insights from data and behavioral science principles to drive evidence-based HR and organizational decisions.
Build expertise in creation, delivery and evaluation of talent development and performance management initiatives that enhance employee capabilities, engagement and retention for more effective organizations.
Become leaders and coaches who motivate performance, foster trust, and cultivate emotionally intelligent and psychologically safe teams and organizations.
The Organizational Psychology program is a 36-credit program with five required courses (15 credits) and student choice of seven elective courses (21 credits). With approval, up to two electives may be in General Psychology (0-6 credits) and up to three electives may be from the Barney School of Business (0-9 credits).
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
See the full list of core courses in the Course Catalog.
MSOP faculty advisors guide students to choose electives that best achieve individual career and development goals. Course options available through the MSOP support-focused learning pathways including Leading People & Teams, Talent Management, and People Analytics and Insights.
Common MSOP elective offerings include:
Many more elective options are available through MSOP program offerings both online and on-campus, and through partnerships with graduate offerings in Strategic Communications and the Barney School of Business.
See the full list of core courses in the Course Catalog.
The 3-credit Capstone (PSY 625) is required for online MSOP students and serves as a culminating option for on-campus students. Ideal for working professionals, the project applies research to a real workplace challenge. Students complete a scholarly literature review and an applied project with guidance from a faculty advisor and peer cohort. The Capstone may be completed in either a 7- or 14-week format.
See the full list of core courses in the Course Catalog.
The Internship option (PSY 680 – 3 credits) is available for on-campus students who wish to obtain practical experience in an organizational setting for degree credit. Internships are recommended for students who need additional, applied work experience and may not already be employed full-time. Securing an approved internship placement is the students’ responsibility. All students are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities to obtain valuable, applied experience during their graduate training. Internships for degree credit are only available to on-campus students.
See the full list of core courses in the Course Catalog.
MSOP students will:
The online application portal is easy and convenient—and you can begin from any web-enabled device.
The online program admits new students in fall, spring, and summer with rolling admissions reviews year-round.
On-campus and hybrid students typically begin in the fall semester, annually, though applications are reviewed on a rolling basis year-round. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early (by February, if possible), though applications will continue to be reviewed up until the fall program start date each year.
A completed bachelor’s degree (regional accreditation) in any field. Official transcripts required.
A letter of intent describing your interests, goals, and program fit as specified in the online application
Submit an online application with your preferred program option selected (ex. MS in Organizational Psychology on-ground, or you may also choose to apply for the Dual MSOP/MBA or Dual MSOP/MSBA on-ground or online).
A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (to be paid online)
Request a minimum of two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. Applicants may wish to request letters from three or more recommenders to ensure that at least two recommendations are received in support of your application.
For more information about requirements and deadlines, visit the Graduate Admission website, or request info from our Assistant Director of Graduate Success in Admissions Ashley Judd, or email gradstudy@hartford.edu directly with questions.
| Program | Per Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Organizational Psychology, MSOP | $793 |
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Assistant Professor Stephanie Tavarez founded a research and practitioner lab called SHINE, which stands for Shaping Human Interaction, Nurturing Diversity, and Enhancing Employability. The goal of its staff researchers is to unify theoretical insights on employability with real-world applications. Tavarez and her SHINE Lab colleagues worked on an exclusive consulting project in conjunction with a non-profit organization called InclusionBridge, dedicated to empowering students with an interest in data science. SHINE provided the group with free essential skills education and training.
SHINE was motivated by an ambition to bridge the employability gap. Our research delves deep into the nuances of human interaction, aiming to produce pragmatic solutions that advocate for diversity and equip individuals with tools to enhance their employability beyond just the academic space.
Yes. The online MS in Organizational Psychology is delivered asynchronously, so there are no required class meeting times. You can complete coursework when it fits your schedule and take one or two courses at a time. New cohorts begin each spring, summer, and fall.
You can start your application now! Online students can begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer, and hybrid and on-campus students can begin the program in the spring or fall.
Fall admission is preferred for on-campus students, but we can work with individual students if needed.
All applications will be reviewed upon submission; however, students should apply as early as possible prior to their preferred start date for priority consideration.
If you’ve already been accepted and your timeline/needs have changed, official start-date deferrals of one to three semesters may be requested.
On campus students attend convenient, weekly evening semester-long classes and may complete an internship for credit.
The hybrid option combines core in-person classes with online coursework.
Online courses are offered asynchronously in 7-week sessions, with no required class meeting times, wrapping up the degree with a capstone project.
All students learn from experienced faculty with expertise in industrial-organizational psychology, organizational behavior, and related fields. The curriculum aligns with the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) training guidelines, and the University of Hartford is accredited by NECHE.
All of our modalities include meaningful engagement with peers and personal faculty advisement.
Yes. Choose from electives in organizational psychology, business, management, analytics, communication, and psychology to tailor your degree. You can also pursue a streamlined dual degree with an MBA or MS in Business Analytics.
Students have the option to complete their own research via the Capstone course project. For those interested in pursuing a broader research experience, there are opportunities to work directly with our esteemed faculty or the SHINE lab.
We strive to provide competitive rates. Students may be eligible for employer tuition benefits, scholarships, and graduate assistantships after enrollment. Contact us and we can work directly with you!
Request info from Graduate Admissions. Your Graduate Success Counselor, Ashley Judd is available to answer your questions and support you through the admissions process. Ashley can also help facilitate connections with the MSOP Graduate Program Director and UHart student representatives.
MSOP students are given a free one-year student membership to the Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut (HRACC) or Baystate IO. Enrolled students can choose which organization best fits their academic and career path.
ABOUT HRACC
HRACC is committed to serving the human resources community by providing superior professional development, networking opportunities, and educational resources to enhance the value of the profession, both inside Connecticut and around the country.
HRACC membership benefits include:
ABOUT BAYSTATE IO
Baystate IO is a professional community dedicated to advancing Industrial/Organizational Psychology throughout Greater Boston and New England. As a local chapter of SIOP, Baystate IO provides opportunities for students and professionals to build connections, develop professionally, and engage with the I/O Psychology community.
Baystate IO membership benefits include:
Find out more about this student benefit and explore which membership would be best for you by contacting Graduate Success Counselor, Ashley Judd.
Earn both a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology (MSOP) from the College of Arts and Sciences, and a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the Barney School of Business. Courses offered on-campus and online with summer, fall and spring semesters (winter optional). Degrees can be earned in three years.
Ready to amplify your leadership potential? Earn both a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology (MSOP) from the College of Arts and Sciences and a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) from the Barney School of Business. This intentionally designed, career-focused program is offered on campus and online across summer, fall, and spring semesters and can be completed in less than two years.
You can earn a BA and MS in Psychology in five years if you have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and know by your junior year that you wish to pursue a master's degree in organizational psychology.