Industrial-Organizational (Minor)

Industrial-Organizational psychology is a rapidly growing field as more and more companies seek to improve their workers’ performance and satisfaction with their work  

With this minor, you’ll learn to apply psychological principles to individuals, teams, and organizations with the goal of improving the workplace. 

Industrial-Organizational psychology examines productivity, workplace motivation and satisfaction, structure of work and human factors, training and development, and other aspects of innovating work. At Taylor, we approach this study from a perspective of developing compassionate, wise leaders who are equipped to manage today’s diverse workforce. With Christ’s example before us, students explore factors and strategies they can use to be His light in their future careers. 

Industrial Organizational Degrees

  • Minor in Industrial-Organizational

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Build Skills In: 

  • Research methods 
  • Statistics 
  • Psychological testing 
  • Multicultural psychology 
  • Leadership and management 
  • Personality theories 
  • Industrial-organizational psychology 

Career opportunities: 

  • Human resources management 
  • Workforce insights analyst 
  • Professional business development consultant 
  • Organizational effectiveness manager 
  • Executive coaching 
  • Internal & external management consulting 
  • Team development manager 
  • Change management professional 
  • Strategy development professional 
  • Staffing & recruiting manager 

Curriculum Guides & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

View Foundational Core Curriculum.

Matching Industrial-Organizational with a Major

In addition to Psychology, this minor pairs well with any business-related major, including Management, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting. 

Industrial-Organizational is part of the Psychology Department

Contact
Laura Gerig
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology

765-998-5143 
email 

Contact
Jacinda Carder 
Psychology and Academic Assessment/Testing Program Assistant 

765-998-5373 
email