Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MPIO)

Graduate Degree Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences

Abstract

The University of Maryland Master’s of Professional Studies in Industrial Organizational Psychology provides rigorous training in the scientific principles and methods in IO Psychology while also increasing graduates’ capacity to influence the way work is done, to apply evidence-based best practices, and to ask and answer questions that matter in the workplace. Students take 10 courses (two per term) over the course of 15 months. Courses are taught in the evenings at the College Park campus and through pre-recorded online lectures. This program is designed for working professionals who desire advanced knowledge in industrial and organizational psychology to enter, advance, or expand their career options.

Contact

Nikita Arun 
Program Director
1121 Biology-Psychology Building
4094 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.5862
Email:narun@umd.edu
 

Paul Hanges
Academic Program Director

3147G Biology-Psychology Building
4094 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.5930
Email: phanges@umd.edu

 

Website: http://iop.umd.edu/

Courses: PSYC

General Requirements

Program-Specific Requirements

  • Letter of Recommendation (2)
  • CV/Resume
  • Supplementary Application
  • Writing Sample (optional)
  • Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
  • Portfolio PDF Upload (optional)
  • Admissions interview

For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website: www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

Application Deadlines

Type of Applicant Fall Deadline Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants
US Citizens and Permanent Residents March 5, 2025 N/A
International Applicants
F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants March 5, 2025 N/A

Courses follow a blended format with classes taking place both face to face and online. In person classes are held at the College Park campus in the evenings.

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