Provides a generalized overview of the history and development of the I/O psychology specialization. The theoretical underpinnings, research, models, and current applications of I/O psychology will be explored. Applications to the field, at the individual, group, and organizational level will be considered. Behaviors in the workplace and other organizational settings will also be examined. Major topics in I/O psychology will be introduced including: personnel psychology, testing and assessment, organizational behavior and development, training, performance management, motivation, communication, leadership, and group/team dynamics.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Emphasizes the use of statistics and data analysis to facilitate decision making. Explores how research questions and hypotheses influence statistical selection. Students will learn how to select, use, and interpret basic descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as how to read and interpret results in scholarly research articles. Foundations of psychological testing, psychometrics, reliability, and validity will be explored.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines common quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods in psychology. Provides students with the tools to design, conduct, and assess research. Students develop an understanding of the scientific method of inquiry and the standards associated with conducting systematic empirical research. An examination of the procedures and principles involved with research, including problem formulation, literature review, measurement issues, sampling, research design, data analysis, and report writing, is provided.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5410
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a comprehensive overview of psychological principles of leadership and leader development. Leadership theories, approaches, and models are evaluated and applied. Various assessments, interventions, and strategies related to leadership development will be examined. This course also allows students to apply leadership theories and leader development processes to their professional practices.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines psychological theories, concepts, and principles related to performance and motivation in the workplace. Current theory in motivation and emotion as it relates to the workplace will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on measurement, and evaluation of motivation and performance.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5210 or PSY 5710
Corequisite(s):
None
Analyzes the theory and practice of psychological measurement and assessment. Psychological testing and psychometrics, reliability, and validity indices, professional standards of test development and use, and the ethical/social/cultural issues of psychological testing and assessment will be explored. Examines the psychometric properties of different types of tests used in organizational settings. Administering, recording, scoring, analyzing, and summarizing test data will be examined and/or practiced.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
PSY 5610
Provides an overview of the major theories of learning. The implications of learning theories as they relate to workplace settings and needs will be explored. Emphasis will be given to the application of these theories to training and development in the workplace. Topics will include training needs analysis, training design, and program evaluation.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5610
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines psychological theories, methods, and approaches related to personnel and human resource management, and application to professional practice. Students will explore and apply evidence-based practices in regard to personnel selection and placement, affirmative action and equal opportunity, appraisal, attitude measurement, job analysis, motivation of employees, organizational effectiveness, and change management within organizations. Ethical, legal, cultural, and global factors related to HR and personnel management will be explored.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5610
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides an overview of social, group, and multicultural factors affecting individual and group behavior. Topics include the development of attitudes, leadership roles, social perception/cognition, social influence, group dynamics, sources of conflict, emotion, and personality. Emphasis will be on how concepts, models, and theories help I/O psychology practitioners understand, assess, and improve the workplace.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5210
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides an examination of the consultation process as it applies to organizations in stages of development and change. Topics will include major consultation theories, ethics, roles, models, and the dynamics of the consultation relationship when working with organizations, groups, and individuals. Students will explore organizational development/change strategies and approaches, assessment of needs, evaluation of change development/interventions, and the effects of change on employees and the organization.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5610
Corequisite(s):
None
Integrates theories, skills, and knowledge gained from previous courses. Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to analyze and apply psychological theory, models, research, and best practices to a comprehensive series of cases and tasks related to I/O psychology. This is the capstone course for the Master of I/O Psychology.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5710, PSY 5810, PSY 6110, PSY 6310, PSY 6410, PSY 6510, PSY 6810
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines psychological theories, methods, and approaches that create the framework for evidence based executive coaching. Various coaching applications, models and techniques are examined and practiced. Executive coaching will be explored as a significant strategy for accelerating individual, team and organizational performance. Topics include applying principles of group process and personality theory, leadership development, planning and goal setting and addressing factors that may interfere with effective performance.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 5710, PSY 5810, PSY 6810
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students the opportunity to attend a residency in order to build knowledge and skills that will enhance their readiness to practice in the field of I/O psychology. The experience will take place in a learning-centered environment, with ongoing collaboration and interaction among all participants. A primary element of this course will be attendance and participation in a professional conference.
Prerequisite(s):
Program Dean/Director approval
Corequisite(s):
None
