Industrial-Organizational Psychology Certificate

This certificate program is open to all UMBC students.

Completion of this certificate provides a foundation in the psychology of organizations. Students interested in careers in human resources and other areas of workplace management, as well as those considering graduate studies in business or industrial-organizational psychology, gain relevant skills and insights regarding multiple aspects of a workplace.

Certificate Requirements

Minimum 30 credits
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the certificate

Course Requirements

Required Courses (18 credits)

Complete the following:

Experiment Design or Statistics (3-4 credits)

Complete one of the following courses:

Electives (6 credits)

Complete 6 credits from the following or other courses as approved by advisor:

Internship (3 credits)

Complete 3 credits of internship as approved by advisor. The Shriver Center can provide guidance in locating appropriate internships.

PSYC 398 - Applied Psychology Internship (1-3)