工业组织研究专业可以帮助学生做好在商业和组织环境中进行应用研究的准备。学生在统计学和研究方法上可以打下坚实的基础，这些方法可以应用于各种环境。学生将获得当代心理学理论的背景知识，并配备必要的分析工具，这些工具可以有效解决应用环境中的问题，并开发创新的研究。学生将学习如何运用心理学和研究原理来发展对工作分析，人员招募和选择，绩效管理，培训设计，员工积极性，工作满意度，领导才能，团队合作和组织氛围的理解和技能。该专业计划在两年内完成，并以论文或研究项目告终。预计所有学生将有机会在教师的指导下参与解决实际问题，
The Industrial-Organizational Research specialization prepares students to conduct applied research in business and organizational settings. Students acquire a solid foundation in statistics and research methods that can be applied across a wide range of environments. Students gain a background in contemporary psychological theories, and are equipped with the analytic tools necessary for effective problem solving in applied settings, as well as the development of innovative research. Students learn how to apply psychological and research principles to develop understanding and skill in job analysis, personnel recruitment and selection, performance management, training design, employee motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, teamwork, and organizational climate. This specialization is designed to be completed in two years and culminates with a thesis or research project. While it is expected that all students will have the opportunity to participate in the solution of actual problems under the guidance of faculty, selected students also have the opportunity for field placements in business settings. The Industrial-Organizational Research specialization requires 39 semester credit hours of coursework and research or field experience. The first year of study typically consists of courses in statistics, research methods, and courses related to the discipline.