College: Graduate Programs Institute

Specialization in Organizational and Industrial Psychology

Focuses on applying psychological principles in the workplace, aiming to improve employee well-being, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. Students acquire skills in organizational behavior, human resource management, employee selection and training, performance management, and research methods, preparing them for careers in human resources, organizational development, consulting, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of organizational and industrial psychology.
• Develop skills in organizational behavior and human resource management.
• Learn techniques for employee selection, training, and development.
• 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.

Core Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Organizational and Industrial Psychology - Overview of principles, history, and industry trends of organizational and industrial psychology.
2. Organizational Behavior - Fundamentals of organizational behavior, including group dynamics, leadership, and organizational culture.
3. Human Resource Management - Principles of human resource management, including recruitment, selection, and retention.
4. Employee Selection and Training - Techniques for selecting, training, and developing employees.
5. Performance Management - Methods for assessing 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 data analysis in organizational settings.
8. Organizational Development - Principles of organizational change, development, and effectiveness.
9. Industrial Relations and Labor Law - Understanding labor relations, labor laws, and regulations.
10. Occupational Health and Safety - Principles of promoting workplace health, safety, and well-being.
11. Portfolio Development - Creating a professional portfolio displaying organizational and industrial psychology skills.
12. Hands-On/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in HR departments, organizational development firms, consulting companies, or research institutions.
13. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying organizational and industrial psychology skills, such as developing an employee training program, conducting a performance management study, or analyzing organizational behavior.

Evaluation Methods:

• Analysis of organizational and industrial psychology principles
• 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 reports
• Capstone projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Organizational and Industrial 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 and business principles, with an interest in organizational and industrial psychology.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years for a Bachelor's degree in organizational and industrial psychology.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications such as:

• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
• Certifications in organizational psychology and specific HR management programs

Target Audience:

Aspiring HR managers, organizational development specialists, consultants, and researchers seeking to work in HR departments, organizational development firms, consulting companies, research institutions, and related fields.

This specialization equips students with the theoretical, analytical, and practical skills necessary to excel in organizational and industrial psychology, supporting careers in various roles within HR departments, organizational development firms, consulting companies, research institutions, and related fields.