M.P.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
UMBC's Master's in Professional Studies (M.P.S.): Industrial
/Organizational Psychology explores and integrates important
topics such as personnel and selection, organizational behavioral
management, human factors and culminates with a professional
capstone experience. This program enables students to develop
a professional portfolio while building strong
relationships with faculty practitioners and industry professionals.
Based in Rockville, Maryland, at the Universities at Shady Grove,
the program offers evening, weekend, and select online courses
for busy professionals.
Understanding the importance of communication, presentation and
critical thinking skills, UMBC's M.P.S.: Industrial/Organizational
Psychology covers the essential techniques and skills necessary
for success in this field. Using best practices and industry/association
partnerships, UMBC provides the latest tools and techniques that
will help enable students to become part of a dynamic organization
either through applied work experiences or internship opportunities.
Program Requirements
The
Master in Professional Studies: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
requires a total of 30-credit hours. Students must complete 6
core courses (totaling 18 credits) including a field practicum
which will serve as their professional capstone experience, and
4 specialty courses (totaling 12 credits).
Students in the B.A. Psychology program may consider our B.A./M.P.S.
option where nine of their undergraduate credits may be applied
toward the M.P.S.
Courses Requirements
Core Courses
[Choose 18 of the following 21 credit hours]
Course numbers are subject to final approval by the Graduate
School.
| Course Code | Course Title [Credits] |
|---|---|
| PSYC 640 | Seminar in Social Psychology [3] |
| PSYC 660 | Introduction to Data Analytic Procedures in I/O Psychology [3] |
| PSYC 661 | Methods of Assessment in I/O Psychology [3] |
| PSYC 662 | Professional Human Resources Practice [3] |
| PSYC 663 | Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in I/O Psychology [3] |
| PSYC 664 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology [3] |
| PSYC 698 | Practicum in I/O Psychology [3] - Capstone Experience |
Speciality Courses
[Choose 12 of the following 15 credit
hours]
| Course Code | Course Title [Credits] |
|---|---|
| PSYC 668 | Advanced Seminar in I/O Psychology [3] |
| PSYC 669 | Human Factors [3] |
| PSYC 670 | Organizational Behavioral Management [3] |
| EDUC 602 | Instructional Systems Development I (online) [3] |
| EDUC 771 | Principles in Training and Development (online) [3] |
For detailed course descriptions, click here.
Admission Requirements
In general, minimum requirements for the I/O Psychology program
are set at a 3.0 GPA from an accredited undergraduate program.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) will not be
required for admission to the I/O program. Students seeking admission
from disciplines other than psychology may be required to take
prerequisites, such as the introductory psychology course and/or
a research methods/statistics course, prior to enrollment in
the program.
Students will need to adhere to the application procedures set
by UMBC's Graduate School. For full degree seeking
students, this means: an application, official transcripts, letters
of recommendation, a personal statement, and the graduate application
fee. Students should be encouraged to apply online.
For more information on how to apply online, click here.