Ethical issues are explored. A critical study of the major experimental findings and of research methodology in contemporary psychology. Emphasis will be placed upon problems in human learning and cognition. Consideration of contemporary research issues in psychology. Opportunity for graduate students to consider a particular aspect of psychology in depth.
Topics vary from year to year depending upon the interest of students.
A study of techniques used in employee selection and placement. Emphasis is on job and task analysis and the application of psychology in recruitment, biographical data, interviewing, work samples, assessment centers, rating scales, and testing. A study of the roles, functions, and skills of human resource development professionals. Legal, ethical, and diversity issues will be considered. Report writing also will be emphasized.