BA -MA Psychology

Our combined BA/MA Psychology program allows you to streamline your education and complete your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years. You may apply for program admission prior to the start of your Junior year. Once admitted, you will take one or more graduate courses each semester while completing your other degree requirements.Our scientifically grounded training allows faculty and students to identify and solve complex psychosocial problems and meet organizational challenges. Program faculty are experts in the field, combining distinguished academic credentials with practical research and real-world experience. You'll get individualized attention while your academic and professional development is supported by small class sizes and close faculty guidance.We offer two robust master's specializations tailored to your personal interests and professional goals: General-Experimental or Industrial-Organizational.This program gives you the opportunity to participate in a rigorous academic experience that includes training in advanced research strategies and provides a strong foundation in quantitative knowledge and skills. You'll learn best practices in developing experimental research designs and survey methodologies, and become proficient in conducting statistical analyses using the most current technologies.You can jump-start your career with a master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Iona. I-O has been a hot job over the past several years, according to the Department of Labor.Iona's I-O specialization follows a scientist-practitioner model, providing an academic experience that matches the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology's recommended training for master's level programs. I-O psychology allows you to gain insight into human behavior in an organizational or business setting