Welcome to the Social-Organizational Psychology Program
The following course descriptions are available. Please check the Class Schedule or contact the program for course availability for each semester:
Program Courses:
ORL 5362 Group dynamics: A systems perspective
Enrollment limited. The course explores social processes in groups and their impact on individual behavior. In addition to a series of lectures/discussions, students are required to participate in an experiential group relations conference or to conduct a self study project on group relations. Special fee: $225.
ORL 6010 Work/Family Issues: A multidisciplinary approach
Work/family issues are critical topics for families, employers, policymakers, and researchers/ educators. They include issues such as job flexibility, parental leave, unemployment and employment transitions, telecommuting, job sharing, dual careers, and the timing of childbearing. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, this course introduces students to the concepts the emerging field of work/family scholarship.
ORLJ 4002 Functions of organizations
A survey of the primary functions and operations of organizations: accounting, finance, marketing, strategic planning, management information systems, and the relation of these functions to human resource management.
ORLJ 4005 Organizational psychology
Introduction to theories and research that underlie the field of organizational psychology. Implications and applications in various organizational contexts are considered.
ORLJ 4009 Understanding behavioral research
Overview of alternative methods of behavioral research and their relative strengths and limitations. Application of methodological principles in order to read and evaluate social science research and learn how to begin to conduct research.
ORLJ 4901 Research and independent study in social-organizational psychology
Research and independent study in social-organizational psychology