Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Industrial Organizational (IO) Psychology is the study of people in formal organizations, including the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Industrial Organizational psychology is the fastest-growing occupation in the U.S. IO psychologists work throughout industry – in consulting, human resources and training departments, government, research, and academia – to improve the well-being and outcomes of employees and organizations. 

IO psychologists help organizations:

• Recruit, hire, train, retain, evaluate, and promote top talent.
• Cultivate and change organizational processes and workplace culture.
• Develop leaders and optimize teams for sustained success.
• Promote inclusivity by building supportive and equitable workplaces.
• Leverage data and theory to drive business decisions. 

The Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology equips you with the skills to advance in your career and unlock new opportunities. Through evidence-based best practices and the ability to ask and answer the questions that matter, you will improve your statistical skills, and gain marketable expertise in talent and organizational development. Upon graduation, you will enter a world of career flexibility, mobility, and advancement. 

Our training lays the foundation for success in many roles, including:

• Talent Assessment and Selection: Human Resources Generalist, Testing and Assessment Specialist, Employment Testing Specialist, Selection and Assessment Manager, Personnel Psychologist
• Organizational and Talent Development: Employee Engagement Analyst, Learning and Development Analyst, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager, Training and Development Manager, Talent Development Manager, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant
• Research and Analytics in IO Psychology: Research Analyst, People Analytics Lead, People Research Scientist, Applied Social Scientist, Organizational Talent Consultant, IO Psychology Consultant, Human Capital Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant

Offered through the Department of Psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master's program is available in two formats: a hybrid cohort with in-person instruction complemented by online lectures, and a fully online cohort. Both formats follow the same curriculum and are designed for working professionals to earn their University of Maryland degree with minimal disruption to their careers and personal lives. 

For questions, contact Dr. Nikita Arun at iomps@umd.edu.