L6 - Psychology (Accelerated)

L6-100 General Psychology

Students are introduced to the study of human behavior and mental processes, with emphasis on the biopsychosocial determinants of behavior. Topics include psychobiology, learning, memory, motivation, development, personality, psychopathology and social behavior.

3

L6-220 Theories of Personality and Development

This survey of the major models of personality and cognitive development includes psychoanalytic, behavioristic, humanistic, cognitive and physiological theories. Emphasis is on the interaction of genetic patterns and experiences, the emergence of individual differences and age-related changes in the normal human personality.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100.

26-275 Topics in Psychology

This course covers different topics during different terms in order to respond to student interest in areas not covered by regular courses. Material is covered at the introductory level.
3

Prerequisites

L6-100.

L6-276 Workshop in Psychology

This course is an intensive focus on an applied area of psychology. Emphasis is on experiential learning and class participation. Students receive a letter grade for course. It is open to both majors and non-majors. Majors can use up to three workshops to satisfy elective requirements within the Psychology or HRM major.

1

L6-277 Workshop in Organizational Psychology

This course is an intensive examination of an area related to human resource management or organizational psychology. Emphasis is on experiential learning and class participation. Students receive a letter grade for the course. Majors can use up to three workshops to satisfy elective requirements within the Psychology or HRM major.

1

L6-280 Group Dynamics

This analysis of interpersonal forces in small groups focuses on theoretical analysis of group formation, communication and leadership processes, is combined with an examination of group-based change methods for improvement of individual and group behavior. Experiential learning is an important part of this class.

3

L6-285 Cross-Cultural Psychology

Students explore cultural differences and similarities in basic psychological processes. The course examines cross-cultural content with special emphasis on causes and coping methods for culture shock. A variety of enrichment experiences, including guest speakers, simulations and films, is used. This course satisfies the Illinois teacher certification requirement for a Third World course.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100.

L6-303 Statistics for the Social Sciences

This course covers the fundamental skills necessary for a complete understanding of statistics as a tool of science. Topics covered include data collection and organization, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, probability, correlation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, chi-square and nonparametric tests.

3

Prerequisites

LD-115 or equivalent.

L6-307 Death and Dying

This course provides accurate and up-to-date information on a variety of death-related topics. The primary goal is to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between life and death and the large-scale sociocultural process.

3

L6-360 Social Psychology

A psychological study of human action in relation to the interpersonal environment, this course focuses on the individual as a functioning member of society. Topics covered include attitude formation and change, decision-making, social influences, prejudice, aggression and attraction.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100.

L6-363 Labor Relations

This course covers elements of union-management relationships in both private and public sector organizations.  It examines aspects of contract negotiation and implementation with attention to conflict reduction and grievance processing.  Focus is on practical application and case-oriented discussions.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 and LB-200 recommended.

L6-365 Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Students study the application of psychological principles in governmental, non-profit and private sectors. Emphasis is on the understanding of human resource management processes, motivation, communication, leadership, group dynamics, organizational structure and organizational change.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-360 or LB-200 recommended.

L6-366 Organizational Training

This course covers the systems, strategies and practices of effective training in organizations. Emphasis is on understanding the psychological principles that guide the design of successful training methods for entry-level positions to executive management development. The class focuses on the sequence of identifying needs, designing programs and evaluating program outcomes. A case-oriented approach is taken.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 or LB-200 recommended.

L6-367 Organizational Motivation

This study of the theories of work motivation and job satisfaction covers need models, cognitive models, learning models and self-growth models. Emphasis is on practical application of theories in the workplace to increase satisfaction of workers while increasing productivity.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 or LB-375 recommended.

L6-368 Organizational Staffing

Students examine the systems, strategies and practices of effective securing of organizational staff.  Emphasis is on the psychological principles that shape the design of successful recruitment and selection of members of organizations. This includes external searches, as well as internal transfer or promotion. A case-oriented, practical approach is used to aid in skill development.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 or LB-200 recommended.

L6-369 HRM Precertification Seminar

This course covers yearly updated national curriculum to orient students to detailed delivery of HRM services.  Content covers six major areas of HRM practices.  Students have option of taking national test for certification. Students share class with working professionals for networking and self-enrichment. Typically offered in online format.

3

Prerequisites

L6-365, LB-360. LB-200 and LB-250 encouraged.

L6-370 Organizational Compensation

This course examines basic mechanisms of compensating employees, including determining the worth of jobs through job evaluation, creating incentive plans, and creating benefit packages. Goals include increasing performance and encouraging stability of employment.  Issues of pay equity, including comparable worth will be examined. Emphasis will be on practical, case-oriented methods.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 or LB-200 recommended.

L6-371 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

This course will examine how small groups and organizations deal with interpersonal and intergroup conflicts. It identifies forces for conflict and methods by which the conflicts can be minimized or controlled. Small group exercises will augment theoretical discussion.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 or LB-200 recommended.

L6-372 Global HRM Certification Seminar

This course is a ten week, accelerated course that prepares students to deal with HRM issues of alignment of global HRM processes and activities. It examines recruitment, mobility, compensation, training and communication in a multi-cultural context. The course is offered in conjunction with the Society for Human Resource Management and reviews materials that prepare HRM professionals to sit for a national test in the area (not required for course). Students share class with working professionals for networking and self-enrichment.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100, L6-365, LB-360.

L6-373 Organizational Leadership

This course covers models of social influence that have been developed to increase the effectiveness of performance within organizations. A situational approach will be used, that recognizes different styles are needed for organizations that differ in size, purpose, staffing makeup and situational circumstances. Exercises will encourage student self-analysis of models that are most effective for their personality and style.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100. L6-365 or LB-200 encouraged.

L6-405 Methods of Research

Students gain experience in conducting psychological research, including the formulation of testable hypotheses, experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing of research reports and the ethics of research.  As a course in the accelerated HRM program, this course will focus on applied organizational research with emphasis on program evaluation.

3

Prerequisites

L6-100, L6-303.

L6-494 Internship in Human Resource Management

Students participate in supervised, experiential training in private sector, governmental or non-profit organizations for a minimum of 150 hours onsite.  A program evaluation project and report are required. Placement must be arranged and approved by the HRM director prior to registration for the course. This course satisfies the capstone requirement for HRM and Psychology.  This course also satisfies the advanced writing requirement for the HRM major.

3

Prerequisites

L6-365, LB-360, Senior HRM major, and consent of HRM director.