B.S. in Psychology – Industrial Organizational

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology – Industrial Organizational Psychology

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Improve the Workplace with a Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Do you want a job that allows you to improve the lives of others? An exciting degree opportunity for you may be our Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Industrial Organizational Psychology. The skills you gain in a program like this will allow you to work with companies to improve the workplace and employee satisfaction. The field of industrial organizational psychology is a unique way to make a difference in the lives of others. You could pursue a career in human resources, or you could work as a consultant for companies.

Your purpose will be to understand the psychological undercurrents that are impacting morale, employee satisfaction, productivity, and management. So start working towards your career today. This industry needs people like you who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • Because Liberty is a teaching university, your professors are in the classroom with you every week, and most of them are simultaneously working on original works and research projects.
  • With a required internship, you have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in your field and connect with professionals before graduation.
  • Enjoy academic trips abroad to places like Ecuador, New York, and Poland.

What Will You Learn?

  • Consumer psychology
  • Experimental design in research
  • Group dynamics
  • Industrial and organizational psychology
  • Organizational behavior

Career Options for Industrial Organizational Psychology Graduates

  • Counselor/psychologist with a private practice*
  • Human resources counselor
  • Occupational psychologist
  • Residential treatment counselor/psychologist*
  • Substance abuse counselor*
  • Treatment center counselor/psychologist*
  • Workplace improvement consultant

*May require graduate studies

Internships and Resources Available to Psychology Students

  • Our Christ-centered courses will keep you on the cutting edge of research and counseling techniques.
  • We offer faculty-student mentorship in research projects with the potential to publish your research as an undergraduate student.
  • Multiple psychology events and internship opportunities are available throughout each school year to give you real work and training experience.
  • Academic trips are available to places like Ecuador, New York, and Poland.
  • Our psychology club—Club Psych—allows you to interact with professors and peers in the field.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
  • Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

 

These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Available On Campus

Class Type

Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Aug 18, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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