Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology​ Degree

3 Credits

3 Credits

This course focuses on a historical view of human development leading to the current life span approach to form an understanding of the developing individual, and it explores influences on human development, ranging from individual models to cross-cultural groups. Emphasis is given to personality, social, intellectual, and physical development, and the major theories used to describe how people change throughout their life span.

3 Credits

This course is designed to expose you to the underlying physiological mechanisms of behavior. Physiological psychology is a complex but fascinating field of study. It explores the relationship between our biological systems and behavior. Structure and function of the nervous system from the neuron to the brain, as well as the interrelationships between the brain and such behaviors as eating, sleeping, learning, memory, emotion, and mental disorders will be discussed using examples from the behavior of both humans and lower organisms.

3 Credits

This course concerns the study of learning from the most basic associationistic ideas to complex cognitive behaviors such as problem solving and thinking. Various ideas regarding the nature of the mind are presented along with the fundamental concepts of learning and conditioning. Strengths and weaknesses of the memory system are discussed as they relate to higher cognitive processes such as language, problem solving, and eyewitness identification. Neurophysiological correlates of cognitive phenomena and memory disorders are also discussed.

3 Credits

This course covers the fundamentals of research and evaluation in the field of psychology. Topics include critical analysis of research literature, quantitative methodologies, and an introduction to qualitative methods. Emphasis will be placed on understanding connections between research design, theories, and the application of results in psychology. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to research with human subjects will also be covered.

3 Credits

This course provides a unified view of the field of social psychology organized around the concepts of social influence and power and exchange in social life and explores in-depth human thoughts, feelings, and actions as influenced by other people. Specific topics include socialization, perception of self and others, pro-social and anti-social behavior, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, social influence, and group behavior.

3 Credits

This is an introductory course in applied statistics, with particular emphasis in psychology. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are included. In addition, this course provides the basic statistical background and understanding needed.

3 Credits

A study of the issues and influences related to gender, sexual orientation, and the major racial/ethnic and cultural groups in the United States and how they affect theoretical and research paradigms in psychology and clinical and counseling practices. The course expands the students' frame of reference concerning human diversity and applies this knowledge to counseling and research issues in psychology.

3 Credits

This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of industrial/organizational psychology. The emphasis is on the psychological principles and how they can be applied in a work context. Topics will include legal issues in employment, selection of employees, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, and group behavior.

3 Credits

This course examines theories and research results pertaining to the structures (self-, person, role, and event schemas) and processes (expectations, attributions, and inferences) underlying self- and person perception.

3 Credits

This course will use APA and SHRM guidelines to explore ethical dilemmas and organizational responses to these issues. Topics will include the law and personnel management, crisis/public relations management, and ethical decision making. Students will analyze case studies related to these issues.

3 Credits

This course provides students with the concepts of different types and ecosystems of organizations: corporate giants, non-profit service providers, leading edge start-ups and military and governments. The course examines competing organizational dynamics including structural, human relations, political, and symbolic. Topics include types and characteristics of organizations, learning organizations, and dealing with organizational ambiguity and complexity.

3 Credits

This course is designed to give students an understanding of group dynamics and small group processes. Topics explored include power, perception, motivation, leadership, decision-making, team-building, and diversity. The learning team concept will be utilized to examine many concepts of group dynamics in an organizational setting.

3 Credits

This course will examine various assessment methodologies currently used in the industry to assess organizational talent, leadership, and culture. Some assessment which will be covered in this course include DISC and 360 Evaluation. Analyses of organizational assessment tools and results will help students recognize the usefulness of these tools and their application in an organization. Exploration in talent management, organizational, cultural, and leadership assessments will be used in various assignments to assess student learning.