Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Work and Organizational Psychology major focuses on the application of psychological principles to the workplace, aiming to improve employee well-being, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. Students gain skills in organizational behavior, human resource management, employee selection and training, performance management, and research methods, preparing for careers in human resources, organizational development, consulting, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of work and organizational psychology. - Develop skills in organizational behavior and human resource management. - Learn employee selection, training, and development techniques. - Explore performance management and motivation strategies. - Analyze research methods and data analysis in organizational psychology. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology** - Overview of work and organizational psychology principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Organizational Behavior** - Fundamentals of organizational behavior, including group dynamics, leadership, and organizational culture. 3. **Human Resource Management** - Principles of managing human resources, including recruitment, selection, and retention. 4. **Employee Selection and Training** - Techniques for selecting, training, and developing employees. 5. **Performance Management** - Methods for evaluating and improving employee performance. 6. **Motivation and Job Satisfaction** - Strategies for motivating employees and enhancing job satisfaction. 7. **Research Methods in Organizational Psychology** - Techniques for conducting research and analyzing data in organizational settings. 8. **Organizational Development** - Principles of organizational change, development, and effectiveness. 9. **Industrial Relations and Labor Law** - Understanding labor relations, employment laws, and regulations. 10. **Occupational Health and Safety** - Principles of promoting health, safety, and well-being in the workplace. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing work and organizational psychology skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in human resource departments, organizational development firms, consulting companies, or research institutions. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying work and organizational psychology skills, such as developing an employee training program, conducting a performance management study, or analyzing organizational behavior. **Assessment Methods:** - Work and organizational psychology principles analyses - Organizational behavior projects - Human resource management projects - Employee selection and training projects - Performance management projects - Motivation and job satisfaction projects - Research methods in organizational psychology projects - Organizational development projects - Industrial relations and labor law projects - Occupational health and safety projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology" - "Organizational Behavior" - "Human Resource Management" - "Employee Selection and Training" - "Performance Management" - "Motivation and Job Satisfaction" - "Research Methods in Organizational Psychology" - "Organizational Development" - "Industrial Relations and Labor Law" - "Occupational Health and Safety" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of psychology, business principles, and an interest in work and organizational psychology. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) - Certifications in specific organizational psychology and human resource management software **Target Audience:** Aspiring human resource managers, organizational development specialists, consultants, and researchers seeking careers in human resource departments, organizational development firms, consulting companies, research institutions, and related fields. This major equips students with the theoretical, analytical, and practical skills needed to excel in work and organizational psychology, supporting careers in various roles within human resource departments, organizational development firms, consulting companies, research institutions, and related fields.