Professional Science Master's
An innovative graduate degree designed to combine advanced STEM training while simultaneously developing highly valued workplace skills.
Ensuring Outstanding Benefits and High Quality
For PSM-Granting Institutions
Master of Science Individual Development Plan
The Master of Science Individual Development Plan (msIDP©) is a career roadmap and tool to empower professional STEM students to take ownership of their education and career planning. It is an interactive guide to help assess career paths, and the skills and experiential learning needed to reach academic and professional goals.
Ask NPSMA
Visit the Ask NPSMA Playlist on the PSM YouTube Channel to watch previous sessions.
Ask NPSMA will have a new schedule of engaging topics and dynamic speakers beginning in March 2023. Check back and watch the PSM News for dates and topics.
Sessions are typically held on the fourth Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
Create a PSM in your area
Over 150 institutions across the country have embraced the PSM model to expand existing programs or develop innovative new ones.
Now Up to 345 Affiliated Programs – 157 Institutions
Welcome
Professional Science Master’s degrees are designed in partnership with employers and feature learning in real-world environments. They educate science professionals to meet the STEM workforce demands of the 21st century. Find universities and colleges offering PSM degrees.
Academic leaders can find information on how to start a PSM program and how to achieve affiliated status.
Prospective students and employers can find information on what the PSM degree entails and the benefits it offers.
Newly Affiliated Programs
Rochester Institute of Technology
Physics - Professional PhysicsFlorida International University
Environmental Policy and ManagementBowling Green State University
AnalyticsMinnesota State University, Mankato
Information Security and Risk ManagementMinnesota State University, Mankato
Engineering ManagementGrand Valley State University
Data Science and AnalyticsColorado State University
Natural Sciences: Biological Data AnalyticsColorado State University
Biomanufacturing and BiotechnologyColorado State University
Natural Sciences - Microscope Imaging TechnologyNew Jersey Institute of Technology
Cybersecurity and Privacy: Cyber DefenseNew Jersey Institute of Technology
Information SystemsNew Jersey Institute of Technology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Cell and Gene Therapy SciencesCalifornia State University, Channel Islands
Biotechnology and BioinformaticsNorthern Arizona University
Climate Science and SolutionsUniversity of South Florida
BiotechnologyWilliam Paterson University
BiotechnologyTemple University
Geospatial Data ScienceRush University
BiotechnologyUse our program locator to find a PSM program that interests you.