Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

PSY 2930 Principles & Foundations of I/O Psychology 3 credits This course is a survey course designed to enable students to explore the application of industrial and organizational psychology principles to address various workplace issues ranging from employee productivity and job satisfaction to facilitating change at an organizational level. Students will examine topics from both the industrial and the organizational side of I/O Psychology. PSY 2935 Personnel Psychology 3 credits An analysis of the application of industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology in human resources and middle management. This course is designed to enable students to learn how to apply I/O psychology concepts such as job design, job analysis, employee selection, job placement, training, and employee development. This course will cover the topics of performance appraisals, performance management, as well as legal and ethical considerations in human resources. PSY 3012 Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 credits This course explores criminal behavior through the lens of psychological and criminological theory and research. The consequences, assessment, treatment, and prevention of criminal behavior will be discussed. Mental disorders and their role in criminal behavior are analyzed through case studies. PSY 3110 Careers and Service Learning in Psychology & Human Services 3 credits This course bridges academic study and direct community engagement, allowing students to integrate classroom theory with hands-on service in diverse human services contexts. By alternating between in-class sessions and field based placements, students gain a deep understanding of complex social issues affecting marginalized populations, while developing professional skills, ethical awareness, and civic responsibility. This approach not only strengthens employability and critical thinking but also prepares students to address real-world challenges with cultural competence, empathy, and technological literacy. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851). PSY 3120 Psychology of Leadership 3 credits In this course, students will explore the application of psychology in leadership. Students will learn to differentiate between leadership and management as well as when each are appropriate. Students will learn to identify the major leadership theories including transformational leadership, path-goal theory, and leader-member exchange theory. PSY 3210 Social Psychology 3 credits This course provides basic knowledge regarding human behavior, thought, and emotion and how they are affected by the presence or actions of other people as well as the social context. The course will cover social psychological issues including social cognition, attitudes, social influence, aggression, interpersonal relationships, group behavior, and cultural influences with an emphasis on the foundational psychological processes that underlie these phenomena. Additionally, the course will examine theory and research in social psychology and examine how behavioral researchers study interpersonal processes. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY 3215 Comparative Psychology 3 credits Designed to enable students to better understand psychological concepts by comparing human and animal behaviors. Students will study senses, hormones, communication patterns and early learning of humans and animals, and will determine how these parameters influence behavior. An introduction to animal-assisted therapy is included. PSY 3250 Psychology of Motivation at Work 3 credits Provides an overview of the principles of human motivation at work. Students will examine theories in motivation including goal setting theory and equity theory. Students will have the opportunity to learn and implement employee motivation theories through case studies and projects. PSY 3260 Human Sexuality 3 credits This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the biological, psychological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of sexuality. Course topics include critical issues in psychosexual development, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual health, relationships, sexual problems, sex therapy, sexual variances, and sexual exploitation. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851).

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