Division of Humanities and Social Sciences (G)

This course is designed to introduce you to the field of Ι/Ο psychology. The emphasis is on the psychological principles and how they apply in a work context. Topics will include legal issues in employment, selection of employees, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, and group behavior. This course will navigate each of these topics in turn, to provide learners an overview of the broad field that is I/O psychology. Learners will acquire and strengthen their skills as both scholars and practitioners as we blend scientific research with practical application to extend our knowledge of I/O and apply that knowledge to further our learning, inform science, and increase personal effectiveness and success.