BHVS205
This course examines key theories and practices of leadership in the workplace. It exposes students to the skills related to workplace supervision. Students compare and contrast ways of managing various workplace relationships. Students have the opportunity to develop professional communication skills that emphasize effective interactions. The course is designed to develop managerial skills across all levels.
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Managerial Psychology |
4 |
BHVS215
This course is designed to provide fundamental concepts of motivation and emotion as it applies to personal and professional life. History and foundational theories of motivation and emotion are incorporated for comparative perspectives. This course also explores the motivating factors behind biological, psychological, and emotional needs of human nature.
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Motivation and Emotion |
4 |
BHVS316
This is a relatively new area of study in the field of psychology. It focuses on understanding how psychology and media work together and how people perceive, interpret, use and respond to information and images that come to them from television, radio, movies, texts, and the Internet. So much of our behavior is shaped by messages we receive from mass media, e-learning, cyber networking and digital technologies. This course uses a socio-psychological perspective to understand the dynamics of persuasion and propaganda. It applies selected theories and research on social influence, persuasion, and attitude change to such areas as political and educational campaigns, product advertising, mass media and public opinion. Students examine how their own behavior is influenced by the cyber-age of popular media and mass communication.
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Psychology and Mass Media |
4 |
BHVS320
The world is full of numbers. But, what do the numbers mean? Statistical approaches dominate the field of social scientific inquiry and psychological research. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear a pundit say, ''Research shows…'' This course addresses the fundamental principles of statistics, emphasizing not how to do the quantitative mechanics of it, but rather how to interpret statistical studies and cull the insights for action or decision-making. This course emphasizes statistical reasoning and when causality can be claimed, as well as how to work with statisticians to set up meaningful inquiry and valid data collection and analysis. Students practice effective ways to display and present data as well as analytics, in support of research findings including how to use graphs, charts and data representation to formulate a position or hypothesis.
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Analytical Reasoning and Presentation of Data |
4 |
BHVS400
This course presents the psychology of out of the box thinking and coloring outside the lines. As Albert Einstein said, ''you cannot solve problems with the same thinking that created them.'' Most of us would say that we were creative as children, but what happened? This course provides a variety of methods for energizing creativity, as well as providing tools to work with individuals and groups to solve problems with fresh perspectives and limited resources. The psychological concept of re-framing, as well as looking at the same thing as other people and seeing something different, will be the cornerstone of this learning experience. Students learn to make work engaging, fun and uplifting, re-kindling the child within spirit of creativity we were all born with and harnessing that brain power for practical organization purposes. These are times that call for creativity and ingenuity.
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The Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity |
4 |
BHVS410
There is a new, but powerful wing of psychology called Positivist Psychology. The course is based on compelling research that people thrive when they feel good self esteem and receive positive encouragement from others around them. The Pygmalion Effect, or the Power of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, teaches us that students are more likely to learn when their teachers believe they can do it, and, similarly, workers are more likely to perform well when their leaders hold out positive expectations of their performance. This course builds upon the insights of positivist psychology to study the concept of value-based servant leadership, a philosophy and practice defined by Robert Greenleaf which has gained prominence over the end of the last century and the beginning of the 21st. The philosophy resonates with the popular work of Stephen Covey on the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and the best-selling business book Good to Great by Jim Collins. By examining these approaches, students develop their own personal creed or leadership mantra based on the psychology of the positive and the seven key practices of servant leaders.
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Positivist Psychology and Leadership |
4 |
PSYC130
This course examines the theories applied to group development and dynamics. The course explores the function of how norms, roles, and status influence group interaction and performance. Influential leadership is addressed as it relates to group cohesion and conflict in a professional environment.
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Group Dynamics |
4 |
PSYC210
This course introduces students to the study of social psychology. The course includes an exploration of human behavior in groups and the impact on interpersonal relationships and the workplace: how individual behavior is impacted by group dynamics, and, how group identity is shaped by individual and team membership. The course will include topics such as: group processes, relationships, group thinking, conforming to group norms, individuality, as well as, stereotypes and prejudice. During this course the student will examine examples of individuals interacting within the social environment. Students will analyze theoretical perspectives and themes that have emerged in the field of social psychology and how these perspectives have influenced the modern workplace and the field of psychology as a whole.
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Social Psychology |
4 |
PSYC309
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of how social science research is applicable in the workplace. Students are introduced to quantitative and qualitative research methods. This course explores how these methods can be used in the workplace with activities such as creating a survey or conducting effective interviews. In addition, ethical issues related to conducting research with human subjects are addressed. This course demonstrates the use of the American Psychological Association (APA) style of formatting and citations.
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Applied Social Science Research Methods |
4 |
PSYC310
Organizational Psychology is a foundational course. Alternatively called Organizational Behavior, it provides perspectives and tools for understanding behavior in organizations of any kind and resources to help managers and leaders improve, enhance or change work behaviors. It operates from three frames of reference or levels of analysis: individuals, groups and the organization as a whole and often works to align the behaviors of all three. Topics to be addressed include structure and foundations of organization, stages of organization development, culture, power and politics, leadership, decision-making and communication. The role of the change agent or organization consultant will be explored along with the roles and responsibilities of managers, leaders and followers. All will be viewed in light of the constant change, permanent whitewater, which exists in today’s businesses, making the need for organizational expertise even more compelling. This course is useful for anyone who finds themselves inside an organization, tasked with improvement, innovation or managing change.
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Organizational Psychology |
4 |
PSYC315
The human mind is housed in our brain. This course will focus on the biological and evolutionary function and structure of the amazing human brain—how biology and neuroscience deepen our understanding of the key mental processes we use every day to think, speak, and solve problems. Content will focus on the mental events and brain function involved in thinking, memory, learning, reading, recall and attention as well as some of the mysteries of perception, sensation and problem-solving. The course examines the controversies around left brain and right brain, and the specializations of the hemispheres, since many people in the workplace attribute their perspectives to being ''left'' (analytical) or ''right'' (emotions, feeling, intuition) brained. The role of the biological and physiological roots of human behavior will be addressed
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Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain |
4 |
PSYC320
What makes you the unique individual you are? The field of psychology called Theories of Personality studies enduring characteristics and traits that shape who we are and how we interact with others. Personality inventories have become highly prevalent as a tool for building relationships and communication in the workplace. This course will examine theories regarding how individuals are shaped, including examination of the Big Five personality factors, which provide the foundation for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and other popular personality assessments. The goal of this course is for students to appreciate the uniqueness of individual personalities within the human experience, and to be able use this insight to achieve greater versatility in inter-personal relationships at work, as well as in personal life.
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Theories of Personality |
4 |
PSYC337
This course examines how to distinguish normal from abnormal behavior and present the major perspectives regarding psychological disorders. The medical perspective, the psychoanalytical perspective, the behavioral and cognitive perspectives, the socio-cultural perspective as well as the humanistic perspective of diagnosis and dealing with behavior label abnormal are explored. The course reviews a historical perspective regarding unusual, out of the norm and or distressed behavior in the past, linking it to superstition, witchcraft and contrasting arrays of treatments and approaches available today. Common disorders are defined such as anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, psycho-somatic disorders, dissociative disorders, mood problems, schizophrenia, depression and personality disconnects. Those who deal with human behavior in the workplace need to understand behavior and assess when it has reached a level of concern that may require outside expertise.
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Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace |
4 |
PSYC355
Human beings have a distinct ability to think. The ability to contemplate, analyze, plan or remember sets us apart from other species although we share the ability to learn through operant conditioning and experience with other higher order mammals. This course examines the fundamental elements of how human beings learn, how they make meaning and how our minds work to perceive, remember, reason, speak and solve problems. The focus of this course will be to examine how mental processes operate in the midst of solving problems in life and at work. The course investigates current applications in computers and artificial intelligence and how thinking and behaving creatively are changing with the escalation of high tech high touch devices and applications. Understanding how adults learn and how to create learning organizations are especially crucial competencies for those who seek careers on the human side of the business world.
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Learning and Cognition |
4 |
PSYC360
This course provides an overview of psychological testing and how it is used in today's workplace. Basic principles of psychological assessments are used to measure human behaviors. The course reviews principles of test development, including validity and reliability. Students have the opportunity to examine how to select, administer, score, and interpret psychological testing instruments. Ethical and legal issues surrounding psychological testing will also be addressed .
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Psychological Tests and Measurements |
4 |
PSYC420
This course is designed to help students recognize valuable strategies of interpersonal communications and interviewing, as well as, increase knowledge of the theory, research, and practice of interpersonal communications in organizations. This course explores the core communication and interviewing skills necessary within contemporary organizations. Students will discuss communication theories and the principles and practices related to effective communication and interviewing. Students will examine the ways that effective communication and interviewing can increase our understanding of others, improve compliance, increase advocacy, and change attitudes and behaviors. Students will examine tools such as motivational interviewing and other available methods for helpful skills that can guide change-focused conversations. Students will apply communication strategies to developing effective, efficient, and ethical communications that reach targeted audiences and influence organizational strategies. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of basic interviewing skills including engaging, attending, listening, questioning, and responding.
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Communication and Interviewing Skills |
4 |
PSYC422
Community psychology is the study of the relationships between individuals and social systems. This course will examine the history, theory, research, paradigms, and practices related to this reciprocal relationship. Students will identify relationships between the environment and the well-being of members of a community. Students will discuss effective modes of community intervention based on research and examine the relevance of community psychology for taking action to address social problems. Students will apply knowledge from the interdisciplinary field of community psychology to issues in the community context.
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Community Psychology |
4 |
PSYC424
This course focuses on the relationship between diversity and the psychological processes that guide human behavior. Different perspectives will be addressed for effective and appropriate communication when working with diverse populations. The course examines the influence of diversity with the many characteristics that make each individual unique. Personal and professional levels of diversity are compared to perceptions of social issues in regards to fairness, respect, and justice. Concepts and research on diversity, equity, and inclusion are explored.
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Diversity |
4 |
PSYC426
In this course, students will examine multiple concepts and theories of leadership to recognize the differing styles of leadership and identify the leadership styles that are preferable in certain situations. Students will also examine a variety of leadership approaches to identify the skills needed to keep production and morale at peak levels. Case studies will be used as tools to analyze multiple facets of leadership. Students will examine concepts of ethical decision making. Students will develop action plans as tools for applying knowledge of leadership principles to a variety of personal and professional situations.
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Leadership |
4 |
PSYC434
Stress can come from many sources, both positive and negative, and managing that stress can lead to improved well-being. Well-being can be defined as a positive and healthy state of existing in the world. An individual’s well-being includes their physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. This course identifies the many causes and effects of stress, as well as, the theories and concepts of stress management and self-regulation. Students examine the methods available for enhancing positive health and reducing unhealthy stress. Students will discuss stress management techniques such as relaxation, self-regulation, and other psychological strategies for reducing stress. Managing stress to improve well-being can help individuals adapt to changing circumstances. Developing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the psychological skills necessary to manage stress is of importance in our high-stress world. Stress management can help individuals adapt to changes in personal circumstances and work settings throughout their lifetime. Students will have an opportunity to personalize the principles of stress management to their own life. Students will explore ways to apply principles of stress management to well-being in a variety of settings and develop interventions that are helpful in personal and professional situations.
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Stress Management |
4 |
PSYC498
This course is a culmination of prior coursework leading to the demonstration of the achievement of the program competencies. Students will be presented with assignments that will demonstrate integration of knowledge and application of concepts such as theoretical perspectives, psychological principles, and leadership skills to complex/adaptive settings.
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Psychology Capstone |
4 |
UNIV201
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and application of effective career management strategies for career development and transition; through student self-assessment and research into potential career fields. Students pursue the knowledge and skills to identify and communicate themselves as a brand.
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Career Planning and Management |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
88 |