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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- B.A. or B.S. in Psychology
-OR-
- A bachelor's degree is a related field with required prerequisite coursework, which includes an introductory course in Psychology; a Social Psychology course; and a Research Methods or Statistics course
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
GREs are strongly recommended. Minimum requirement for the Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IO) program is a 3.0 GPA from an accredited undergraduate program.
Applicants should follow the application procedures set by UMBC's Graduate School. Students applying for the M.P.S. degree are required to submit the following information:
- UMBC graduate school application (includes personal statement)
- Official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended
- 3 letters of recommendation
Application information can be found at: www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions.
Applicants may apply online at http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply.html.
The program also offers a combined B.A./M.P.S. for students currently enrolled in UMBC's undergraduate Psychology program.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
- Fall Semester - International: January 1
- Fall Semester - Domestic: March 1