BA MA Industrial Organizational Psychology: combined degree

COUN7706 This course introduces strategies for career planning and counseling (e.g. skills and interest assessment and values clarification). The course provides an understanding of career development theories, lifestyle and career development program planning. It includes important components as enhancing the clients sense of self-esteem and self efficacy and career and leisure counseling.

PSYC1201 An introduction to basic and essential principles and practices of contemporary psychology. Topics included are psychological methods, motivation, emotion, perception, learning, thinking, problem-solving, intelligence, personality development. Fall, Spring

PSYC2210 An introduction to the basic descriptive and inferential statistic procedures that are useful to the psychologist in the design and analysis of research. Included are t test, analysis of variance, correlational and nonparametric methods. A two-hour weekly laboratory provides practical experience with these procedures. Fall

PSYC2211 An introduction to the methods of scientific experimentation in psychology by means of laboratory experiments, studies of problems in design and control of experiments and analysis of the experimental literature. A two-hour weekly laboratory will provide experience in designing, running and reporting experiments in various areas of psychology. Spring

PSYC3005 A study of the long-standing and serious forms of mental disturbance, including character disorders, brain damage, retardation and psychotic processes; central focus on classification, dynamics, symptoms and treatment, with practical experience as a companion to mental patients. Fall

PSYC3030 A further inquiry into the nature of scientific research in psychology. More complex design procedures and statistical analyses are introduced. An independent project will be required.

PSYC3032 Topics include the study of the relationship between aspects of behavior and physiology, basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and the effects upon behavior by drugs, cortical lesions and internal secretions.

PSYC3310 A study of the individual's behavior and experiences under the influence of social processes and institutions; socialization, role perception and role behavior, social norms and conformity; interpersonal attraction, social power, leadership. Fall or Spring

PSYC3322 A study of the current principles, theories and practices relating to the psychological assessment of employees and executives; motivation and work; attitude measurement in industry; and the psychology of consumer behavior. Fall, Spring

PSYC3331 Basic theories and principles of learning such as conditioning, retention, transfer and problem solving will be studied. Laboratory experiments will be carried out.

PSYC3333 Theories and issues in the areas of sensation and perception, with emphasis on factors affecting stimulus selection and organization; the processes of detection, discrimination and recognition; and major areas of research such as the effects of learning and motivation on perception, and the perception of time, space and motion.

PSYC3334 Study in the relationship between drugs and behavior, especially maladaptive behavior and research in human biochemical changes.

PSYC4291 Survey of the various philosophies and orientations of fields of psychology and their applications. Fall

PSYC6300 A comprehensive survey of the theoretical and practical aspects of descriptive and inferential statistical procedures--z tests, t tests, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis, and nonparametrics. Emphasis is on why and when to use the various procedures as well as on the interpretation of statistical results.

PSYC6301 A seminar and practicum on the effects of organizational variables on individual and group behavior. The focus of the course is on the theory and practice of leadership behavior, effective team building, conflict management and resolution, quality team management and other aspects of interpersonal relationships within the corporate/business structure. Students learn how to ensure team success as both team leaders and participants.

PSYC6302 A seminar and practicum on the effects of organizational variables upon individual and group behavior. Systematic theories of motivation, productivity, organizational structure and function will be examined and related to current industrial, government and educational institutions.

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PSYC6304 A comprehensive survey of current practices in employee selection, evaluation compensation and development. Special emphasis is placed on the use of psychological tests and interviewing techniques. Current topics such as fair employment testing are reviewed.

PSYC6305 A critical survey of the philosophy and techniques of measurements or appraisal, with emphasis given to the administration, interpretation and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, interest, aptitude and objective personality instruments.

PSYC6306 A seminar and practicum on the role of the psychologist in industrial and organizational settings. Emphasis is on establishing relationships with organizational personnel, interpreting research results, the uses of the in-house psychologist vs. the outside consultant, and the process of organizational change.

PSYC6307 A comprehensive survey of the strategies and techniques necessary for conducting an effective interview. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the factors that facilitate and debilitate communication in three basic types of interviewing situations: the counseling, selection and research interview.

PSYC6308 An overview of the ways used by organizations to train and develop employees and managers. Traditional methods such as role-playing and case studies are practiced and compared to the newer techniques such as sensitivity training and organization development practices. Students will experience the role of both trainer and trainee. Emphasis will focus on effective ways of changing actual behavior.

PSYC7700 This blended course involves a semester- long internship placement related to I/O psychology in an approved local organization. Students work a minimum of 15 hours per week in either a paid or unpaid setting and participate in the course. An on-site supervisor will provide mentoring and evaluation in addition to the course instructor?s mentoring and evaluation. The final academic paper will be a project culminating the semester long experience.

PSYC7745 A review and integration of the research and popular wisdom on leadership through readings, case studies and discussions on the elements of successful management and leadership. Students will examine various theories of leadership and characteristics of prominent past and current leadership in politics, business, the arts and warfare. Students learn to identify and refine their own leadership styles for maximum impact.

PSYC7803 A program of selected research tailored to the interest and capability of the individual student under the guidance of a departmental graduate adviser.

PSYC7804 A program of selected research tailored to the interest and capability of the individual student under the guidance of a departmental graduate adviser.