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MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology specialization leading to the M.A. or M.S. in Psychology is designed for students who want to apply psychological principles directly to the study of work behavior. You will learn how to conduct a job analysis, construct and validate selection tests and evaluate job performance.

Campus Information

Radford

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Radford University provides a stunning backdrop for learning and exploration. Campus is 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia on Route 11 and I-81 in the New River Valley.

Intakes

Jan
July
Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Political science doesn't prepare students for A career. Political Science prepares you for DOZENS of careers. How can we say that? Because Political Science immerses you in the skills that employers want:

Critical thinking,
Information literacy,
Oral and written communication,
Ethical citizenship,
Problem solving,
Understanding of diversity/global issues,
Collaboration

Political Science majors get jobs. In fact, Political Science is a growth industry. Many employers hire Political Science majors over others because our unique set of skills makes our majors ready to engage in high-level strategic work from Day One on the job. Political Science majors are leaders, whose knowledge of history and culture assist them in dealing with clients and dealing with new market trends. A survey of employers for the American Association of Colleges & Universities found that critical thinking, clear communication, and problem solving were more important than any particular undergraduate major in hiring decisions. These are exactly the skills developed and reinforced in Radford’s general education and Political Science curricula.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

International applicants whose native language is not English or have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution at which English is the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission to the University. Graduate international applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores if English proficiency is required. Applications may not be reviewed by the departments until English proficiency requirement is met.

A TOEFL minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or, 79-80 on the Internet-based test is required for admission. A minimum score of 6.5 is required for the IELTS. The minimum required scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are strictly upheld. Applicants who do not achieve a minimum score on either of these English proficiency exams will not be considered for admission. Official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS cannot be more than two years old from the term to which the applicant is applying.