PSY-2020 Industrial/Organizational Psychology

3 Credits
Provides an overview of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Sometimes called the “psychology of work,” it is an applied science that uses psychological theories, applications and concepts to identify issues relevant to individual, group, and organizational issues. Those issues include, but are not limited to: job decisions, work motivation, work attitudes, leadership, and occupational health. The ultimate objective of this discipline is to maximize both employee well-being and organizational effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): PSY-1010.
(Formerly offered as PSY-2980 Industrial and Organizational Psychology and as PSY-2250, Business Psychology. Students may receive credit for only one of these three courses: PSY-2020, PSY-2980, PSY-2250.)