Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS Organizational Psychology focuses on understanding and improving workplace dynamics, employee behavior, and organizational effectiveness. Students develop skills in psychological assessment, organizational development, human resources management, and research methods, preparing for careers in HR, consulting, and research roles. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of organizational psychology and workplace behavior. - Develop skills in psychological assessment, organizational development, and HR management. - Learn research techniques and data analysis for organizational improvement. - Explore principles of leadership, team dynamics, and organizational change. - Analyze organizational data and employee behavior. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Organizational Psychology** - Overview of key concepts and practices in organizational psychology. 2. **Psychological Assessment in Organizations** - Principles and techniques for conducting psychological assessments. 3. **Organizational Development** - Principles and techniques for designing organizational development initiatives. 4. **Human Resources Management** - Principles and techniques for managing human resources effectively. 5. **Research Methods in Organizational Psychology** - Principles and techniques for conducting organizational psychology research. 6. **Leadership and Team Dynamics** - Principles and techniques for fostering effective leadership and team collaboration. 7. **Organizational Change and Innovation** - Principles and techniques for managing organizational change and innovation. 8. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in organizational psychology settings. 9. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in psychological assessment, organizational development, or HR management. **Assessment Methods:** - Psychological assessment reports, organizational development plans, HR management projects, research papers, leadership analyses, change plans, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Organizational Psychology" by various authors. - "Psychological Assessment in Organizations" by various authors. - "Organizational Development" by various authors. - "Human Resources Management" by various authors. - "Research Methods in Organizational Psychology" by various authors. - "Leadership and Team Dynamics" by various authors. - "Organizational Change and Innovation" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of psychology, sociology, and an interest in workplace behavior. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. Advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) may take an additional 2-5 years. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from organizations like the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) or the American Psychological Association (APA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring organizational psychologists, HR managers, organizational development specialists, consultants, and researchers seeking careers in various industries. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in organizational psychology, supporting careers in improving workplace dynamics and organizational effectiveness.