Workplace and Organizational Science Undergraduate Certificate
Effective Fall 2021, this program will no longer accept applications
This certificate can prepare individuals for graduate studies in industrial-organizational psychology, management, or other areas with a focus on behavior in organizations. It also provides training relevant to managing individuals in organizations that can be applied broadly to business, military, non-profit, health care, law enforcement, and other settings.
Note: No more than 6 credit hours may be applied from the student's major.
| Required Courses | ||
| MGMT/SOC 3600 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| PSYCH 3318/MGMT 3623 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Goal 1: Breadth of Study | 9 | |
| Choose three courses from the following: | ||
| Team Leadership Fundamentals I | ||
| Communication in the Organization | ||
| Introduction to Leadership I | ||
| Innovative Team Leadership | ||
| Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Industrial and Labor Relations | ||
| Employee Training and Development | ||
| Leadership in Organizations | ||
| Psychological Testing and Assessment | ||
| Theory of Decisions and Games | ||
| Sociology of Business and Work Settings | ||
| Goal 2: Cultural Competency | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the following: | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Communication and Gender | ||
| International Management | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination | ||
| Globalization and Social Change | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, certificate earners will be able to:
- Describe the application of theories and methods from workplace and organizational sciences to job analysis, recruitment/selection, training, retainment and performance appraisal processes.
- Identify factors that influence motivation and work performance of employees.
- Identify teamwork processes, challenges and strategies.
- Summarize models of leadership and fit for specific organizational needs.
- Compare and contrast at least two disciplinary specific (e.g., communications, industrial/organizational psychology, management, sociology) approaches to understanding workplace and organizational needs and challenges.
- Write and speak clearly and concisely about theories and research in workplace and organizational sciences.
- Evaluate appropriateness of quantitative and qualitative research methods for specific questions in workplace and organizational sciences.
- Relate concepts and empirical findings from workplace and organizational sciences to personal work experiences and career goals.