In today's interconnected world, companies employing Industrial and Organizational
Psychologists often have global ties, whether they are multinational corporations
or have international partners, vendors, or consumers. These companies gain a significant
advantage by having I/O psychology professionals who are equipped to consult across
national boundaries, ensuring seamless and effective operations on a global scale.
This 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program provides you with credentials that emphasize
your experience in global industrial and organizational psychology.
Certificate in Global Industrial and Organizational Psychology
If you've earned or are earning your master's degree in industrial and organizational
psychology (IOP), this 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program provides you with credentials that emphasize
your experience in global IOP.
Global and Intercultural Fluency
Global/intercultural fluency is now one of the most valued skills among the increasingly
globalized workplace. Research done by the British Council about the importance of
culture at work shows the real business value and benefits of staff who have the ability
to work with other individuals and organizations from different cultural backgrounds.
Employers have highlighted the importance of demonstrating respect for other cultures
and having the ability to understand different cultural contexts as a path to success.
Admission
Requirements
a current student in the University of Baltimore's M.S. in Applied Psychology, Industrial
and Organizational Psychology Concentration program who declares his/her intent to
earn the certificate prior to graduation OR a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited college or university
a master's or doctoral degree in IOP or a related field, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited college or university
a current student in a master's or doctoral degree program in IOP or a related field
with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (after completing at least three graduate courses) from a regionally accredited college or university
Application deadlines:
fall semester admission: April 1
spring semester admission: Dec. 1
*Applications received after the deadline dates will be considered depending on availability
of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.
Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. (To pay in-state tuition, you must submit the Maryland
In-State Residency form). You can submit your Statement of Personal Interest electronically as part of the online application.*
Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including
graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
UBalt recommendation form and a letter of recommendation. Have a professor or employer submit a completed UBalt recommendation formanda letter of recommendation on your behalf; they should be sent in a sealed envelope
with a signature across the sealed portion.**
*Only applies if you are NOT already a UBalt student.
Send all materials by email to documents@ubalt.edu or by mail to the University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles
St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
For more information about graduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission
at gradadmission@ubalt.edu, 410.837.6565.
What Our
Graduates Do
A person with expertise in Global Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology has
a wide range of career options, applying psychological principles to improve workplaces
and organizational effectiveness.
Common Roles
Global Organizational Development Consultant
Cross-Cultural Training and Development Specialist
Global Talent Management Specialist
Human Resources (HR) Manager (Global Focus)
Workforce Analytics Analyst (Global)
International Performance Management Consultant
A Message from Dean Christine Spencer
A degree from the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences is more than an academic credential; it is a gateway to new possibilities.
