Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Concentration: Industrial-Organizational

Industrial-organizational psychology is concerned with the study of workplace behavior. People who possess this degree typically work in areas such as human resources, employee training, marketing and sales, and organizational development. This field of study involves the application of psychological principles to workplace issues to include: selecting employees best suited for particular jobs, developing and training employees, and improving worker productivity.

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General Education Requirements – 54 credits

Code	Course Title	Credits
PSS100	Academic Strategies	3
COM146	Communication	3
CIS101	Computer Literacy	3
ENG101A	Reading and Composition	3
HIS101	American History	3
MTH115	College Algebra	3
PSY221	Psychology	3
ENG101B	Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing	3
BIO151	Introduction to Biology	3
ART220	Introduction to Film	3
ENG204	Interdisciplinary Reading, Writing, and Research	3
SOC230	Sociology	3
POL241	American Government	3
PSC152	Physical Science	3
PHL263	Social Ethics	3
PHL271	Philosophy	3
PHY155	Physics	3
SSC304	World Religions	3

Psychology Core Requirements – 42 credits

Code	Course Title	Credits
PSY421	Social Psychology	3
PSY312	Lifespan Development	3
PSY322	Personality Theories	3
PSY302	Learning Theory	3
PSY375	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
PSY411	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY321	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
PSY301	Psychological Testing and Assessment	3
PSY389	Cross-Cultural Psychology	3
PSY476	Counseling	3
PSY311	Experimental Psychology	3
PSY403	Human Sexuality	3
PSY422	Psychology of the Family	3
PSY355	Child Growth and Development	3

Concentration Requirements – 24 credits

Code	Course Title	Credits
LDR 364	Organizational Behavior	3
MGT303	Management Theories and Practices	3
MGT313	Business Law and Ethics	3
MGT304	Organizational and Business Communication	3
LDR471	Conflict Management	3
MGT410	Human Resources Management	3
LDR481	Principles and Practices of Leadership	3
LDR499	Capstone Experience	3