PSYC - 365. Industrial and Organizational Psychology

3 credit(s)
This course introduces students to the range of activities and issues of major concern to contemporary industrial and organizational psychologists. The evolution of the field is viewed in historical perspective. Major topics in personnel psychology include personnel selection and placement, utility models and profitability, employee training and development, and performance appraisal concepts and techniques. The current legal guidelines regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action are considered as they impact on personnel practice. Topics in organizational psychology include work motivation, job satisfaction and the quality of life, and perspectives on leadership and supervisory role.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100. Not open to students who have taken PSYC-110.
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).