UMBC's Master's in Professional Studies (M.P.S.): Industrial /Organizational Psychology explores and integrates important topics such as human resource practice, organizational behavioral management, human factors and culminates with a professional capstone experience. Our 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.

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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.

CORE COURSES [Choose 18 of the following 21 credit hours]
Course numbers are subject to final approval by the Graduate School.