All courses are available on-line. Basic psychological measurement theory, principles of instrument construction, and approaches to interpretation of the results of measurements are studied. An emphasis is placed on appropriate applications of psychological measurement techniques in organizational settings. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of practicing HR professionals. Seminar focusing on issues and problems of contemporary organizational psychology.
Specific content varies from semester to semester.
This course must be taken twice with a different topic each time. This course is the same as MGMT 320W which may be substituted. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are studied in relation to designing plans for organizational assessment and strategies for action to facilitate change. The seminar includes exercises in uses of the computer in program conducting evaluations, assessing organizations, and developing action plans for intervention. Exercises are tailored to meet the needs of practicing HR professionals.