Course Descriptions

IOPSY 525 Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (1-3).
Available only to students admitted to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IOP) Program or by prearrangement with IOP Program Director. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hrs. S/NC or letter grade.
 
IOPSY 567-68 Proseminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3, 3).
Basic thought, concepts, and issues required for advanced graduate study in industrial and organizational psychology. Must be taken during student's first year of study in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IOP) Program. Consent of instructor required for non-IOP Program students.
 
IOPSY 569 Applied Measurement for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3).
Basic techniques for collection and evaluation of individual and organizational data using both classical and modern psychometric techniques. Several relevant statistical models will be covered including reliability analysis, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.
 
IOPSY 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (3-15).
P/NP only. E
 
IOPSY 605 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (3).
Critical analysis of new and evolving techniques for psychological research, with emphasis on new statistical and psychometric methods.
 
IOPSY 610 Individuals in Organizations Seminar (3).
In-depth analysis of the bridging principles and processes which link individual attributes with more macro organization concerns such as culture, climate, and group decision-making.
 
IOPSY 611 Seminar in Organizational Leadership (3).
In-depth analysis of current theories, concepts, and issues associated with psychology of organizational leadership. Prereq: 567-68, consent of instructor.
 
IOPSY 612 Seminar in Work Motivation (3).
In-depth analysis of current theories, concepts, and issues associated with psychology of work motivation. Prereq: 567-68, consent of instructor.
 
IOPSY 613 Seminar in Performance Appraisal (3).
In-depth analysis of current issues, problems, and research in performance appraisal and criterion development with emphasis on applications in compensation. Prereq: 567-68, consent of instructor.
 
IOPSY 614 Seminar in Employee Selection (3).
In-depth analysis of the current issues, concerns, and methods used in employee selection. Prereq: 567-68, consent of instructor.
  
IOPSY 615 Seminar in Organizational Training and Development (3).
In-depth analysis of current issues, problems, and research in training and development. Prereq: 567-68, consent of instructor.
  
IOPSY 625 Topics in Organizational Psychology (3).
In-depth analysis of various topics.  Most recently, this course has been used to present the Seminar in Work Teams.  This seminar is designed to provide a perspective on team research in I/O psychology.  The historical foundations of team research and contemporary team research are covered, and avenues for future research are explored. 
  
IOPSY 626 Topics in Industrial Psychology (3).
In-depth analysis of various topics.
  
IOPSY 627 Structural Equation Models in Organizational Research (3).
Examination of issues related to analysis of organizational data using structural equations and related techniques.
  
IOPSY 628 Personality Assessment (3).
Review of the key domains of social cognition with emphasis on measurement systems which use individual differences in social-cognitive biases as the basis for measuring personality.
  
IOPSY 635 Ethical and Professional Issues in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3).
Issues involved with ethical practice in research, academic, organizational, and consulting situations.
  
IOPSY 690 Supervised Practicum, Internship, or Field Training in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (1-15).
One credit hour per 30 hours of practice. S/NC or letter grade.