College: Graduate Program Institute

Organizational Psychology focuses on understanding and improving workplace dynamics, employee behavior, and organizational effectiveness. Students develop skills in psychological assessment, organizational development, human resource 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 and data analysis techniques to enhance organizations.
• Explore principles of leadership, team dynamics, and organizational change.
• Analyze organizational data and employee behavior.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Main Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Organizational Psychology - Overview of key concepts and practices in organizational psychology.
2. Psychological Assessment in Organizations - Principles and techniques of conducting psychological assessments.
3. Organizational Development - Principles and techniques of designing organizational development initiatives.
4. Human Resource Management - Principles and techniques of effective HR management.
5. Research Methods in Organizational Psychology - Principles and techniques of conducting organizational psychology research.
6. Leadership and Team Dynamics - Principles and techniques of enhancing effective leadership and team collaboration.
7. Organizational Change and Innovation - Principles and techniques of managing organizational change and innovation.
8. Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in organizational psychology settings.
9. Graduation Project - A 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 management plans, training reports, graduation 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 Resource 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 and sociology and an interest in workplace behavior.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. Advanced degrees (master's or doctorate) may take an additional 2-5 years.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certificates 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 across various industries. This program equips students with the skills needed to excel in organizational psychology, supporting careers in enhancing workplace dynamics and organizational effectiveness.