The required courses in this certificate reflect foundational component areas of psychology that focus on (a) individual personalities and the behavioral and skill implications of individual traits and (b) interpersonal behaviors and intrapersonal processes that affect our understanding of and relationships with others. The prescribed electives include courses that focus on a variety of aspects of work and organizations, including the psychological underpinnings of workplace practices like hiring and training, organizational behavior, sports, negotiation and conflict, and testing.
Following completion of this certificate, successful students should be able to: describe work and organizations; use common organizational practices; and develop evidence-based plans
and processes for improving workplaces and worker well-being.
- Required courses:
PBSI 315 Social Psychology
PBSI 330 Personality Psychology - Select 3 of the following:
PBSI 304 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
PBSI 352 Organizational Psychology
PBSI 353 Personnel Psychology
PBSI 354 Conflict and Negotiation
PBSI 432 Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations
PBSI 470 Psychological Testing and Measurement