SOP 3XXX Psychology, Culture, and
Society . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012
The study of social processes within a cultural context. Topics include
non-verbal behavior, the construction of social reality, communication, personal
relationships, social influence, discrimination and prejudice, group dynamics,
organizational culture and behavior, implications for health and wellness
SOP 3004 Social Psychology . . . . . 3(F,SS)
Survey of theory, method, and research results in areas of social
psychology, such as attitude formation and change, social perception/ cognition,
impression formation, social influence, interpersonal attraction and
relationships, aggression and pro-social behavior, and group dynamics.
Application in areas such as work or health behavior, legal settings, or
environmental psychology may also be included
SOP 3662 Organizational Behavior . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Understanding human processes in formal
organizations, utilizing individual and group exercises which simulate
behavioral dynamics in organizations. Content areas include conflict resolution,
communication, leadership, planning and control and other organizational
processes. May not be taken for credit by students having credit for MAN 3240.
MAN 3025 or equivalent is suggested prior to taking this course, but not
required
SOP 4702 Psychology and Gender . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012.
Addresses the construction of gender as
a psychological construct. The psychological construct of gender is considered
from biological, social, and individual perspectives. Lecture, discussion,
readings, and participative learning methods are used
SOP 5609 Current Issues in
Industrial-Organizational Psychology . . . . . 1(S)
Topics of current interest in
industrial-organizational psychology. May include panel discussions, site visits
to local organizations, guest speakers, individual student research
presentations, or discussions led by the professor. Industrial-organizational
psychology students must enroll for two consecutive terms.
SOP 5617
Modern Organizational Theory . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Analysis of contemporary theories of organizations applicable to
individual, group and system levels. Organizations treated generically with
examples and applications drawn from both public and private sector. May not be
taken for credit by students having credit for MAN 5204 or PAD 5107
SOP 5665
Industrial-Organizational Psychology . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Survey of
application of psychology to work behavior, including such topics as job
analysis and design, personnel selection and training, performance evaluation,
work motivation, job satisfaction, and interpersonal and structural factors
affecting job performance. Covers methods of research and practice, ethical and
legal issues, theory and research results
SOP 6069 Advanced Social Psychology . . . . .
3(S,SS)
Prerequisite: SOP 3004
Contribution of social psychology to understanding of human behavior:
emphasis is on theory and research in major areas such as attitude, perception
and attribution, attraction, altruism, group behavior, etc
SOP 6668 Organizational Change and
Development . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: INP 6397 or
SOP 6669
Organizational development: change agentry, role of self in O.D., change
theory, feedback methodology, relationship building, team building and quality,
Lab learning methodology. Expanded emphasis on field work and application can
follow as MAN 6943. May not be taken for credit by students having credit for
MAN 6285
SOP 6669 Advanced Organizational
Psychology . . . . . 3(F)
Seminar
reviewing much of the recent research literature in areas of organizational
psychology, including leadership, motivation, job performance, job satisfaction,
role behavior in work settings and communications. May not be taken for credit
by students having credit for MAN 6209
SOP 6776 Human Sexuality and Sex
Therapy . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Major emphasis is
given to research regarding a broad range of sexual dysfunctions and analyses of
specific therapeutic interventions. Various styles of sexual expression are also
examined in terms of their social and psychological implications. Assumes prior
knowledge of counseling theory and practice