Course
Numbers |
Course
Title |
Course
Description |
| PSYC
640 |
Seminar
in Social Psychology [3] |
This course addresses selected
topics in social psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 340 and 332 and/or consent
of instructor. |
PSYC
660
|
Introduction
to Data Analytic Procedures in I/O Psychology [3] |
This
course gives students a background in, and a basic understanding
of the statistics required in I/O Psychology, and provides
an overview of the theory and uses of simple and complex
analyses of variance, and of the uses of multiple regression
as they apply to Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Prerequisite: Statistics course |
| PSYC
661 |
Methods
and Assessment in I/O Psychology [3] |
This
course provides an I/O-oriented introduction to intellectual
and personality assessment of individuals working in organizations.
In addition, it gives an introduction/overview of basic
measurement theory; essentials of test evaluation including
reliability, validity and utility; methodology of test and
survey construction, development, and analysis; and the
utilization and interpretation of test scores.
Prerequisite : PSYC 331 Experimental Psychology:
Design and Analysis I, or equivalent and
consent of instructor. |
| PSYC
662 |
Professional
Human Resources Practice [3] |
This
course integrates results from I/O research with real-world
applications that would confront a psychologist-consultant
or Human Resources professional. Topics covered include:
employment law, issues and current practices in personnel
assessment, hiring, promotion, developing and administering
surveys, training and development issues, work motivation
and leadership, and performance appraisal. Students will
administer many of these practical applications such as
reading resumes, conducting a legal employment interview,
writing a job description, creating a performance appraisal
instrument, and reviewing and selecting tests and other
assessments.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |
| PSYC
663 |
Legal,
Ethical and Professional Issues in I/O Psychology
[3] |
This course addresses ethical
issues involved in the practice or application of psychology
in promoting employee and organizational physical and mental
health and well-being. In addition, students will discuss
legal issues, such as EEO, affirmative action, ADA as well
as issues relating individuals of different ages and cultures,
health status, organizations and local, national,
and international communities; the legal system; and policy-making.
Also highlighted will be issues of ethnic and cultural sensitivity,
and sexual harassment.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |
| PSYC
664 |
Industrial
Organization Psychology [3] |
This
course covers a general survey of industrial psychology,
including such topics as personnel selection and evaluation,
job satisfaction, environmental factors and
current research on individual behavior in complex organizations.
Prerequisite: PSYC 210, 340 and/or
consent of instructor.
|
| PSYC
668 |
Advanced
Seminar in I/O Psychology [3] |
This
course provides selected topics in I/O psychology.
Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
|
| PSYC
669 |
Human
Factors [3] |
This
course provides background in the areas of Human Factors
and Human-Computer Interaction as they relate to the design
and use of information systems in the workplace. In addition,
this course addresses the importance and interdisciplinary
nature of information systems, computer science, psychology,
and sociology as they relate to the design of usable systems.
Quantitative and qualitative methods for analyzing usability
will be discussed and conducted. These methods include task
analyses, usability tests, and expert reviews, as well as
ongoing assessments of installed products by interviews
and surveys. Students will learn about the design lifecycle
and guidelines that are involved in developing professional-level,
high quality user interfaces. Students will also learn to
address the needs of disabled users in terms of accommodation
and accessibility.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
|
| PSYC
670 |
Organizational
Behavioral Management [3] |
This
class focuses on topics in the application of Applied
Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques to organizational
issues. Among the topics covered in the class are performance
assessment, performance measurement, intervention techniques
(for example: training, prompts. incentive systems, feedback,
including 360-degree feedback, self-monitoring, goal setting,
and leadership), follow-up, and maintenance of interventions.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
|
| PSYC
698 |
Practicum
in I/O Psychology [3] |
This course serves as the
capstone experience for M.P.S.: I/O Psychology graduate
students and provides those students with practical experience
in the field. Students may either be placed in relevant
job situations and will be required to work with a supervisor,
or, if they are currently employed in a supervised job,
may use that job to serve as their practical experience.
In addition students will be required to complete a portfolio
showing work products related to the on-the-job experience.
This course will culminate with an in-depth written analysis
of the experience and the presentation of that analysis
along with the student’s professional portfolio. This course,
available for 3 credits, requires a minimum of 9 on site
work hours per week. Pass/Fail grades only.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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