Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Program Requirements
UMBC's Master's in Professional Studies (M.P.S.): Industrial /Organizational Psychology is a unique, highly applied program, which includes an Advisory board comprised of representatives from business, industry and government who provide valuable input on program and curriculum development.
Highlights of the Program:
- Graduate training is focused on developing skills that are relevant in today's job market
- Explores and integrates important topics including organizational behavioral management, human factors, and professional human resources practice
- Helps students develop a professional portfolio while building strong relationships with faculty practitioners and industry professionals
UMBC’s M.P.S.: Industrial/Organizational Psychology covers the essential techniques and skills necessary for success in this field.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Master in Professional Studies: Industrial/Organizational Psychology requires a total of 30-credit hours. Students must complete core courses (totaling 15 credits) and speciality courses (totaling 12 credits), and a capstone course (3 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. degree.
CORE COURSES [Choose 15 credit hours] |
Seminar in Social Psychology [3] |
Introduction to Data Analytic Procedures in I/O Psychology [3] |
Methods of Assessment in I/O Psychology [3] |
Professional Human Resources Practice [3] |
Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in I/O Psychology [3] |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology [3] |
Practicum in I/O Psychology [3] - Capstone Experience |
SPECIALTY COURSES [Choose 12 credit hours] |
Advanced Seminars in I/O Psychology [3 each]: |
Human Factors [3] |
Organizational Behavioral Management [3] |
Instructional Systems Development I (online) [3] |
Principles in Training and Development (online) [3] |