INP 3004 Industrial
Psychology . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Application of psychological principles to problems of employee
selection, placement, merit rating, job analysis, management training and other
factors related to productivity. May not be taken for credit by students having
credit for MAN 3360
INP 4224 Psychology of Workforce Diversity . . . . .
3(F)
Addresses the experience of work as it varies with the gender and
ethnic background of workers in the United States. Other bases of diversity
(e.g., disability) may also be addressed. Topics include work-related
stereotypes and attitudes; discrimination and harassment; career choice,
occupational segregation, and employment patterns; group differences related to
fair testing and employment practices; the relationship of workforce diversity
to processes such as supervision, leadership, mentoring, and power; law and
public policy related to diversity and work. Lecture, discussion, and
participative learning methods are used. Three hours of psychology or sociology
are required prior to taking this course
INP 5087 Ethics
in I/O Psychology . . . . . 1(F)
A one hour seminar-style course that addresses the ethical concerns
of I/O psychologists working in such areas as consulting, research, academia,
and human resources. Permission is required
INP 5131 Legal Issues in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology . . . . . 3(F)
Exposes students to laws, guidelines, and court cases (e.g., ADA,
ADEA, FMLA, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights Acts) important to human resource
functions in organizations, with particular emphasis on employment testing for
selection
INP 6216 Personnel Selection and Appraisal . . . . .
3(S)
Current issues and techniques in selection, placement and appraisal,
job analysis, criterion development; the validation process, assessment centers
and EEO issues
INP 6255 Methods in Personnel Psychology . . . . .
2(S)
Prerequisite: INP 6216
Experience in the construction and/or use of various instruments or
procedures in personnel psychology. Examples may include personnel selection or
performance appraisal devices; job analysis or job evaluations; calculation of
reliability, validity or cut off scores or needs assessments for training.
Permission is required
INP 6325 Training and Development . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Examines both the theory and practice of Training and Development
in organizations. Provides students with a working knowledge of the industrial
psychology model of training the adult learner (i.e., assessing training needs,
developing training programs, delivering training programs, and evaluating the
success of training interventions). Also explores theories of learning and
motivation and post-training strategies for enhancing the success of a training
program
INP 6397 Management and Organizational
Behavior . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Appreciation and
understanding of the field of organizational behavior and its application in
managing human and other resources. Also emphasizes understanding individual
behavior (motivation, self-awareness, leadership, etc.), and group dynamics
(decision-making, group development and work) plus conflict, climate, learning
styles, power, stress, process/content, human rights and quality. Utilizes
experiential learning methodologies and other appropriate designs. Not available
to students having credit for MAN 6156
INP 6944 Practicum in Industrial Psychology . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Primarily for education
in traditional industrial areas. Involves placement in an industrial setting.
6-8 hours per week of field experience for every hour of credit. Must be an
industrial-organizational program student and permission is required