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Some career objectives may require or recommend that the student pursue a master's (MBA or MS) or PhD degree in industrial/organizational psychology.
Program Learning Goals
Upon completion of a major in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and methodological approaches associated with at least 3 of the following 5 fundamental subareas of psychology (i.e., social, personality, motivation, cognitive, physiological).
a. Define and apply the major theories and methodological approaches associated with these subareas of psychology.
b. Compare and contrast in written and/or oral form the major theories and methodological approaches within and across these subareas of psychology. - Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and methodological approaches associated with at least 3 of the following 7 fundamental areas of I-O psychology (i.e., personnel, leadership, diversity, training, occupational health, organizational behavior, and career development).
a. Define and apply the major theories and methodological approaches associated with these areas of I-O psychology.
b. Compare and contrast in written and/or oral form the major theories and methodological approaches within and across these areas of I-O psychology. - Design and interpret the results of a psychology study.
a. Explain statistical methods of organizing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
b. Conduct statistical analyses and accurately interpret the findings
c. Conduct and apply psychological research in a manner consistent with ethical standards used in the field - Demonstrate the ways in which psychology is affected by social and historical contexts
a. Explain how issues of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity/orientation, culture, religion and other aspects of human diversity affect psychological processes
b. Evaluate the historical development of the different theories of psychology and how the field has evolved over time.
Base Courses 6 credits No credit toward the major |
| General Psychology | 3 credits |
| Business Statistics | 3 credits |
Required Courses 16 credits |
| Research Methods in Psychology | 4 credits |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 credits |
PLUS three of the following: |
| Social Psychology | 3 credits |
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CourseNumber | 3064 |
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Discipline | PSY |
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| | Personality and Individual Differences (formerly PSY 4061 Theories of Personality) | 3 credits |
| Psychology of Motivation and Learning | 3 credits |
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| Mind, Brain, and Behavior ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3082 |
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Discipline | BIO |
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Elective Courses 9 credits Three of the following: |
| Diversity in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3 credits |
| Advanced Organizational Psychology | 3 credits |
| Occupational Health Psychology | 3 credits |
| Psychology of Career Development and Planning | 3 credits |
| Leadership and Managerial Development (formerly PSY 3184) | 3 credits |
| Psychology of Organizational Training and Development | 3 credits |
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