Program Description
The program examines the roles, functions, and processes used by human capital consultants to solve organizational problems. Throughout the program, students will acquire a broad perspective of internal and external consulting practices. Active learning techniques will be used to introduce soft skills such as communication and conflict resolution as well as processes in business development and project management. Based in Rockville, Maryland, at the Universities at Shady Grove, the program offers evening, weekend, and select online courses for busy professionals.
Degrees Offered:
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Tracks/Concentrations: N/A
Department: Psychology
Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time, Part-Time
Online or On-Campus: The certificates are offered in a blended learning format, some courses are offered online and some are offered in a face-to-face format. The face-to-face courses are offered at the Shady Grove campus.
Admissions Requirements
GPA of 3.0 or above
Introduction to Psychology OR General Psychology, in addition to one undergraduate course in Research Methods or Statistics
Goal statement (not to exceed 2 pages in length)
Current Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation
Term of Admission: Fall only
Application Deadline: May 1
Contact Us
Main Contact Info: 443-612-1316 (Shady Grove)
Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Elliot Lasson, 301-738-6171, elasson@umbc.edu
Dr. Greg Williams, 410-455-2360, gregw@umbc.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator:
Karina Jenkins, 443-612-1316, sgprofessionalprograms@umbc.edu