PSYC 250 Industrial Organizational Psychology
Course Information
| Course Number | PSYC 250 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Industrial Organizational Psychology |
| Description | Industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Students will be introduced to a variety of issues of relevance to business and industry, including selection and placement of employees, the importance of training and development, organizational development and evaluation, employee motivation and productivity, and the importance of fostering work-life balance. Diversity among organizations and cultures in how they approach these issues will be emphasized.(MNTC 5: History/Social & Behavioral Sciences & MNTC 7a & b: Human Diversity and Race, Power, and Justice) Prerequisite: PSYC100 or consent of instructor |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: PSYC100 or consent of instructor.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Develop an understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations that comprise the field of I-O psychology and demonstrate an ability to explain how and why the field emerged.
- Describe the research methods in I-O psychology and demonstrate an understanding of the various methodologies used to test theories and create new knowledge.
- Demonstrate an understanding of job analysis and its role in successful employee selection efforts and performance management.
- Acquire an understanding of personnel recruitment and selection.
- Demonstrate an understanding of performance appraisal and how it is used for personnel management.
- Acquire an understanding of the role of training and development in an organization.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics surrounding work groups and organizational features that promote team effectiveness.
- Acquire an understanding of the dynamics surrounding employee motivation and its role in maximizing job performance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the organizational features and human characteristics that promote job satisfaction and organizational commitment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of productive and counterproductive employee behavior.
- Acquire an understanding of leadership and power in organizations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of employee health and safety and the importance of balancing work and non-work life.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of workplace diversity and how to promote greater diversity in organizations.
- Utilize critical thinking skills.
- Apply research methods, psychological principles, and key research findings by preparing a formal research project that adheres to the formatting expectations of the American Psychological Association.
SCC Accessibility Statement
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