Industrial/organizational Psychology –

psy435

(3 credits)

This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of industrial/organizational psychology. The emphasis is on the psychological principles and how they can be applied in a work context. Topics will include legal issues in employment, selection of employees, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, and group behavior.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Describe the evolution of industrial/organizational psychology.
- Explain the role of research and statistics in industrial/organizational psychology.
- Discuss how industrial/organizational psychology can be used in organizations.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Assessment
- Discuss the concepts of a job analysis and its uses in organizations.
- Evaluate the reliability and validity of a job analysis.
- Evaluate different performance appraisal methods.
- Explain the benefits and vulnerabilities of performance appraisal methods.
- Analyze the different types of psychological tests that are used in the workplace.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Employees
- Examine the role of industrial/organizational psychology in selecting and training employees.
- Discuss methods for determining the level of success in organizational training programs.
The Individual and the Organization
- Examine basic concepts of occupational stress.
- Evaluate the different employee motivation theories and discuss some applications to organizational settings.
- Examine the concepts of job satisfaction and how it applies to a success or failure.
- Discuss concepts of productive and counterproductive employee behavior.
Social Context of Work
- Examine different group and team concepts as they relate to performance and diversity.
- Identify basic concepts of influence and power.
- Discuss different leadership theories.
- Explain how the differences between leadership and management affect networking within an organization.
- Understand the basic concepts and theories of organizational development.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Industrial/organizational Psychology –

psy435

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Assessment

Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Employees

The Individual and the Organization

Social Context of Work

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