Colorado Technical University

If I get a Master's in I/O psychology, will I be eligible to earn a Doctorate in Social psychology?

I just graduated with my BS in psychology and am currently teaching at a community college in the middle of nowhere. In this job climate, if I were to go for a master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology to hedge my bets in the workplace, would that still cut off the standard year from my doctoral work in social psychology? Would a degree in I/O psychology adequately prepare me for the doctorate work? I know most social psychologists go straight Ph.D. but I do not believe this is an option for monetary reasons. Also, I live in nowhere southwest Kansas now (only place with openings) and I don't believe there are any online programs in social psychology online anyway. Would a degree in I/O just be a waste of my time? Would it make me any more attractive to Universities. For the record I am not looking at a "University of Phoenix" online program, Kansas State University offers a distance learning program which is mostly online and I was thinking about their Industrial Organizational program. Any help with this rather large life decision would be appreciated. I am teaching with Bachelors actually. It is possible if you are willing to go far enough into nowhereville.

Public Comments

1. How are teaching with a Masters? And I am presume you have had this conversation with your advisor?