General psychology topics such as cognitive and learning theory, social psychology and diversity, and research methodology including experimental design, multivariate statistics, and applied research methods. Traditional industrial psychology topics such as employee selection, measurement and validation, criterion theory and development, job analysis, performance appraisal, and human resources training and development. The program allows students to combine a required core curriculum of courses with elective courses. Each course includes current theory and research findings. Some courses will require at least one major project for students to include in their portfolios.
Electives permit flexibility and the development of areas of expertise.
An important component of the program is the practica requirement, which allows students to become involved in work organization activities. The practica serves the dual purpose of allowing students to put into practice theory and skills developed in the classroom, while at the same time giving them real-world work experience. Students are not required to participate in an Internship, but they may elect to do so as an elective. Interpretation, use, and evaluation of measurement and job analysis methods. PSY 820 Statistics and Research Design I .