Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Before submitting the online application, applicants should review the individual program’s application process, admission requirements, deadlines, and transcript requirements. All required elements must be uploaded into the online application. Questions? Applicants should contact the academic program via email: iomps@umd.edu.

Format Considerations

The MPS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology offers hybrid and fully online learning options. Applicants select their preferred program delivery format during the application process.

The program admits students twice a year: in the Spring and in the Fall. Both options offer seminar-style instruction, career guidance, and applied opportunities. 

• The Spring cohort offers fully online instruction for students seeking greater flexibility. Live-streamed synchronous classes are delivered via user-friendly web-based technology, complemented by pre-recorded resources to create an interactive and engaging learning experience.
• The Fall cohort offers hybrid learning with in-person instruction on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, which students are required to attend once a week, complemented by online lectures.

International Applicants 

• International students requiring an I-20 or DC-2019 must apply for the in-person format.
• International students may apply for the fully online program. However, the University does not issue an I-20 or DC-2019 for 100% online programs.
• Due to visa requirements, international students admitted into the in-person learning option are required to register for on-campus sections and attend lectures in-person.

Master’s Programs: Admission Requirements

Program-specific admission requirements and deadlines are pre-loaded upon entering the application portal and selecting the appropriate program and code.

Graduate Program Application

Submit application in the Graduate School Application Portal. 

Program Code Information

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology, In Person (MPIO).
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Online (MPIV). 

Golden Identification Program

This program is self-support, such that tuition paid by an enrolled student directly supports the costs of instruction. The Golden Identification Program is not eligible.