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Why Study Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology program at UMBC-Shady Grove features a dynamic curriculum taught by industry experts, equipping students with practical skills relevant to today’s job market.

UMBC’s master’s program in I-O Psychology, offered through the Department of Psychology, emphasizes key topics such as organizational behavioral management, consulting, human factors, and human resources practice. Students engage in hands-on training while developing a professional portfolio and building relationships with faculty and industry professionals. This program prepares graduates for diverse careers in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Behavior, and Training and Development. It is offered in-person at the Shady Grove location in Rockville, MD, with flexible scheduling options for working professionals.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Master of Professional Studies in Industrial-Organizational Psychology Requirements

Prospective students must have practical work experience, a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent OR; A B.A. or B.S. in another discipline from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with coursework to include Introduction to (or General) Psychology in addition to an undergraduate course in Research Methods or Statistics. English proficiency testing (TOEFL/ IELTS) is required for international students. Please visit our website for detailed admissions requirements.

Application Requirements:

- A 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- Statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program
- Current resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended

GRE is not required

Additional International Requirements

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Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by May 1

International Students:
Apply by May 1

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Contact Information

Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program Contacts

Program Director

Dr. Elliot Lasson
elasson@umbc.edu

Shady Grove Contact

sgprofessionalprograms@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Master of Professional Studies in Industrial-Organizational Psychology