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
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
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
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 |