2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Alliant International University courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. Therefore, courses may vary somewhat from those described on the following pages.
Note: Classes not found in the program description may not be taught on the campus where the student is attending. Check online course schedules for a list of classes available at each site in a given semester/term.
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ORG60030A - Professional Practice Meetings(0.5 units)
This course exposes students to a range of experiences and perspectives on professional practice in organizational psychology. Via guest speakers, workshop-type activities, and skill-building activities, students learn about practice issues, preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, professional demeanor, and personal development), and professional competencies in organizational psychology. OP Master’s and doctoral students must complete two semesters of the course, usually in the first year of their program.
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ORG60030B - Professional Practice Meetings(0.5 units)
This course exposes students to a range of experiences and perspectives on professional practice in organizational psychology. Via guest speakers, workshop-type activities, and skill-building activities, students learn about practice issues, preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, professional demeanor, and personal development), and professional competencies in organizational psychology. OP Master’s and doctoral students must complete two semesters of the course, usually in the first year of their program.
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ORG60040 - Survey Methods(2 units)
Students will learn to describe purposes of surveys, methods of survey research and when to use surveys. Define the purpose and objectives of a project. Describe and select sampling methods. Create and pretest the instrument, using effective item writing and scale development skills. Collect, reduce and analyze data. Present survey results. Deliver feedback to clients in a politically sensitive environment. Help clients turn feedback into action. Apply survey skills in an organizational project, including managing client expectations and the survey process.
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ORG60050 - Introduction to Scholar Practitioner Model(2 units)
Socializes new students to the profession of organizational psychology. Introduces master’s and doctoral students to the many professional practice areas of our field and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities.
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ORG60060 - Organizational Psychology Fundamentals(3 units)
Socializes new students to the profession of organizational psychology. Introduces master’s and doctoral students to the many professional practice areas of our field and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities.
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ORG60120 - Research Design(3 units)
Study and application of the principles of applied research models and methods. Areas covered include problem identification and prioritization, experimental design, basic definitions and theoretical applications of statistical procedures. Data collection techniques include observation, interviewing, and survey questionnaire development and application. Prepares students to design research and analyze research literature.
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ORG60160 - Principles of Research Methods and Design(3 units)
Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis development; experimental and quasi- experimental design options; internal, external, construct, and statistical conclusion validity; sample selection; control group strategies; criteria and criterion measures; power calculations. Prepares students to design research and to analyze research literature critically. Covers both applied aspects of research design and critique of articles drawn from the literature.
Prerequisites: PSY60210 or permission of instructor.
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ORG60310 - Qualitative Research Methods(3 units)
Introduces qualitative research methodologies as alternatives to purely quantitative statistically based techniques of investigation. Topics covered may include participant observation, grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology and narrative approaches to research design. Data collection techniques such as interviews and focus groups are explored. Methods of analysis, writing and presenting qualitative research are presented. Ways to link quantitative and qualitative data are also addressed.
Prerequisites: ORG60160 for PhD students, ORG60120 for PsyD students or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG62000 - Organizational Psychology(3 units)
Surveys concepts, models, theories, and methods in organizational psychology. Socializes new students to the profession, including the APA Code of Ethics, and perspectives, values, and skills needed to succeed in graduate school. Prepares students for the role of scholar-practitioner to build foundations for their future professional identities.
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ORG62010 - Leadership(3 units)
This course introduces students to the role of the leader within the organization. It offers a critical review of leadership theory. Examines factors that influence leadership success and ultimately organizational effectiveness.
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ORG62020 - Team Facilitation(3 units)
Examines design and leadership of teams. Explains concepts, models and theories about group dynamics, group effectiveness, conformity, and role behavior. Explores fields of application, such as team building, problem solving and decision-making groups, and group facilitation skills. Provides tools and techniques for facilitation of meetings, group/team formation, conflict resolution, and decision making.
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ORG62030 - Coaching and Mentoring(3 units)
This course reviews the theoretical underpinnings of coaching and mentoring, introduces students to diverse practices and provides opportunities for practice. In addition to reading key texts, students look through assorted lenses at how one’s self impacts one’s work as a coach and is in turn impacted by it.
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ORG62040 - Ethics and Diversity(3 units)
Examines ethical and legal issues and guidelines essential to professional practice in organizations. Includes exploration of theories of ethics and the structure and dynamics of diversity in organizations and their organizational behavior implications. Explores multiculturalism and inclusivity in the workplace.
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ORG62050 - Organizational Change and Development(3 units)
Explains principles of organizational development and change management. This includes organizational diagnosis, design and delivery of organizational interventions in the contexts of organizational culture and business strategy. Examines and applies theories, research findings, methods, and practical challenges relevant to changing individuals, groups, and systems to improve effectiveness at all levels.
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ORG62060 - Applied Research(3 units)
Addresses applied research methods required for data collection in organizations. Includes interviews, focus groups, surveys, archival data collection, analyzing and synthesizing analyses of qualitative and quantitative data to inform organizational initiatives and report writing, data visualization, and presenting results to a managerial audience.
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ORG62070 - Talent Management(3 units)
Concepts and methods needed for leaders and professionals to make informed decisions on the design of talent management systems. Topics covered include components of talent management systems, distinctions between HR and talent management, the functions involved in a typical department, utility and validity in selection systems, legal issues, environmental scanning, workforce planning and linking talent management strategy to business objectives.
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ORG62080 - Motivation, Employee Engagement, and Retention(3 units)
Contemporary and classic theories of work motivation including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Discusses effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems, performance management and worker participation. Examination of motivational practices in business and industry. Research approaches to the study of motivation and productivity in the workplace.
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ORG62090 - Capstone for Master’s in Organizational Psychology(3 units)
Students are required to complete a supervised, substantive assignment aligned with professional competencies of the field and learning objectives of the program. Students are expected to integrate knowledge and experience gained from the coursework and demonstrate mastery of program learning outcomes in this capstone experience.
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ORG62100 - Talent Development(3 units)
In-depth, literature-based review of various methods for training needs analysis, development of learning objectives, instructional methods, and program evaluation for training and developing employees, including both on-site and off-site methods. In this course, students will also gain experience designing and conducting training projects.
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ORG63200 - Organizational Behavior(3 units)
The course begins with a review of classical and contemporary Organization Theory, including organizational design, structure and functions, power and politics, and the environment-organization interface. This is followed by an overview of the literature addressing human behavior in organizational contexts. Interactions between people and the systems in which they function from individual, interpersonal, group, intergroup and organizational levels of analysis. Topics covered include: individual differences, leadership, work motivation, perception, communication, decision making, power and influence, group development and performance, individual and work team effectiveness, conflict and negotiation, intergroup dynamics, work design, organizational culture, managing diversity, planned organizational change, and organizational systems theory. These topics are addressed in the context of workforce diversity and international perspectives on organizational behavior
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ORG63300 - Work Motivation and Productivity(3 units)
Contemporary and classic theories of work motivation including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Discusses effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems and worker participation. Examination of motivational practices in business and industry. Research approaches to the study of motivation and productivity in the workplace.
Prerequisites: ORG64350 or permission of the campus based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG64100 - Group Processes and Team Interventions(3 units)
Develops theoretical, practical and experiential understanding of the importance of groups and teams in organizational life. A variety of team situations and consultant interventions will provide opportunities for students to experience and facilitate within these dynamics and modalities. The course examines psychological theories and research on groups and teams including the interface with individuals, dyads and organizational levels.
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ORG64350 - I/O and Consulting Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice(3 units)
An overview and introduction to the fields of industrial-organizational and consulting psychology including concepts, theories, research trends, and professional practice. Includes review of literature addressing worker, manager, executive and organizational productivity both locally and globally. Addresses theoretical frameworks of individual and group behavior, organizational processes, power and politics, decision-making, motivation, and leadership. Introduces research methods and design in the study of human behavior in organizations.
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ORG65100 - Introduction to Organizational Psychology(3 units)
Introduces master’s students to the many professional practice areas of professional psychology and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities. Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology are explored.
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ORG70200 - Psychological Measurement(3 units)
Introduction to classical and modern approaches in measurement theory and scale/test development including true score theory, evidence of reliability and validity of inferences, factor analysis, item response theory, and generalizability theory. Covers scale development issues such as item/test bias, test equating, minimum competence assessments and mastery testing. Includes both a review of relevant literature and/or critique of published scales and practical exercises in scale/test development.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000
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ORG71000 - Consultation and Facilitation Skills(3 units)
An advanced seminar on specific issues in consultation practice including identifying and presenting one’s niche of expertise, contract negotiation, agenda setting, project scoping and management, evaluation and termination. Also includes basic tools and techniques for basic facilitation of meetings, group/team formation, conflict resolution, and collective decision making.
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ORG72000A - Practicum in Organizational Studies(1 unit)
To complete the MA practicum requirement, students must complete 2 units of practicum which equates to working 240 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of practicum requires 120 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after completion of their first year, however, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG72000B - Practicum in Organizational Studies(2 units)
To complete the MA practicum requirement, students must complete 2 units of practicum which equates to working 240 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of practicum requires 120 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after completion of their first year, however, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG72010 - Practicum(2 units)
To complete the MA practicum requirement, students must complete 2 units of practicum which equates to working 240 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of practicum requires 120 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after completion of their first year, however, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG72020 - Capstone in Organizational Psychology(2 units)
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ORG72100 - Behavioral Health Systems and Management(2 units)
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ORG72150 - Training and Development(3 units)
In-depth, literature-based review of various methods of training and developing employees, including both on-site and off-site methods. Methods of evaluating training programs will be covered in-depth, including a discussion of performance appraisal methods as well as designs used in evaluation of training. In this course, students will also gain experience designing and conducting training projects.
Prerequisites: ORG60310 or ORG60040 or ORG81200 or instructor’s permission
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ORG72350 - Principles and Practice of Consultation(2 units)
Introduces a framework and skills for the meeting facilitator or process consultant to provide appropriate interventions in-group meetings. Class sessions engage students in experiential learning and skill practice activities that facilitate awareness of personal style and interpersonal effectiveness in dyads and groups. The course emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the importance of using one’s own self for functioning effectively as a meeting facilitator.
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ORG73300 - Cultural Diversity in Organizations(3 units)
Explores the structure and dynamics of diversity in organizations and their organizational behavior implications. Considers complex dynamics of ethnic, racial, gender and other diversity in organizations using social science and other perspectives, including cultural and subcultural aspects. Uses multiple levels of analysis to explore theory, research and application regarding the nature, role and treatment of differences and the creation of inclusion in the workplace. Requires active involvement in the learning process.
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ORG73500 - Organization Theory and Systems(3 units)
Reviews classical and contemporary theories of organization and management, inter-organizational theory and environmental influences on organizations. Covers organizational structure and functions, organizational designs, technology, culture, organizational power and politics and the environment-organization interface.
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ORG74050 - Sustainability and Organizational Systems(3 units)
Examines the foundations of Sustainability and Systems theories from the perspective of multiple disciplines, and investigates the use of systems thinking and sustainability frameworks within the field of Organizational Studies. Application of theory within practice will be explored through lecture, readings, case studies and projects.
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ORG74080 - Conflict Management(3 units)
Addresses steps required to deal with conflict constructively in organizational contexts: diagnosing disagreements and selecting a strategy for managing the conflict. Participants will review the diagnostic questions required to understand a conflict situation and will explore the strategies available to manage conflict. Students’ own preferred conflict management style will be identified and interpreted.
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ORG74250 - Organizational Behavior: Fundamentals and International Perspectives(4 units)
In combination with an international work study trip, this course provides an examination of the relationship among the global economy, U.S. organizations and business practices and behavior as mediated by national culture. Drawing on a variety of perspectives, it examines the impact of culture in work settings throughout the globe including indigenous people. The work/study experience provides students insight into the social and political effects of globalization on the people and environment of the country visited. Independent investigation (research) and reporting are used in the non-travel portion of this course, in addition, to a pre-work assignment and a post reflection paper based on the student’s experience.
Students from all campuses at the graduate level may take the course as an elective.
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ORG74380 - Advanced Multivariate Statistics(3 units)
Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; canonical correlation; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., EQS, LISREL).
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY60220 and PSY60230
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ORG74400 - Business Principles(3 units)
Introduction to the language and concepts of business in order to understand the drivers of value and performance. Overviews key functional areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, public relations, IT, strategic planning, and project management. It includes survey of Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management Practice, technology mediated decision making and leadership in business.
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ORG75030 - Leadership(3 units)
This course introduces students to the role of the leader within the organization. It offers a critical review of leadership theory. The course covers many behavioral concepts that affect leadership success, strategic management, and ultimately organizational effectiveness. These factors include group dynamics, interpersonal relations, international-multiculturalism, sustainability and other issues such as emotional intelligence.
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ORG75120 - Transitions in Organizations(2 units)
Issues concerning transition in organizations. The elements of organizational transition and change are discussed as they relate to managers and employees.
Prerequisites: Completion of MAOB program year 1 courses.
May not be used for course credit in doctoral programs.
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ORG75250 - Organizational Change and Development(3 units)
The principles of organizational development, organizational diagnosis and organizational interventions will be discussed in the context of organizational and individual dynamics, and organizational cultures. Theories, methods and findings relevant to changing individuals and groups in organizational cultural contexts and organizations themselves to improve effectiveness. Individual change strategies, interpersonal and group change strategies, role or task related strategies and organizational system-directed change strategies are covered, including theory, empirical research and practice issues.
Prerequisites: ORG64350 or ORG73500 or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG75400 - Managing Transitions: Individual and Organizational(2 units)
Addresses the role of internal processes of transition in the OD and organizational change processes. The stages of transition undergone while meeting objectives of a change process are examined. Ways to overcome barriers to change will also be discussed.
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ORG76100 - Organizational Consulting Skills Development(3 units)
Building on the foundation of OD theories, this course provides an elaboration of an organizational development viewpoint, particularly emphasizing skill development. Emphasizes organizational assessment, intervention designs, implementation and style of the practitioner, writing proposals and on the practitioner’s awareness of his or her impact on others in the organization.
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ORG76700 - Coaching and Mentoring Skill Development(3 units)
This course reviews the theoretical underpinnings of coaching, introduces students to diverse practices and provides opportunities for practice. In addition to reading key texts, students look through assorted lenses at how one’s self impacts one’s work as a coach and is in turn impacted by it.
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ORG77100 - Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility(3 units)
Develops conceptual tools and analytical strategies for an ethical analysis of decision making and policies in organizations. Drawing upon different ethical traditions and philosophies of rights and justice, the course examines the strengths and weaknesses of various justifications for contemporary organizational, social and environmental practices.
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ORG77300 - Synthesizing Multiple Perspectives: A Capstone Course(2 units)
Case examples and relevant theories serve as a capstone class in the field of Organizational Studies. This course integrates all curricular sequences.
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ORG78615 - Organizational Psychology Research Project I a(1.5 units)
This course is the first out of four courses that introduce students to conducting applied research. This four-term course will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. During this research project course, students will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, and ORG60040
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ORG78630 - Org Psych Research Project I(3 units)
This course is a two-semester introduction to conducting applied research. It will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. Students enrolled in the class will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses. Next, the methods and instruments for testing the hypotheses will be developed. Data will then be collected and analyzed pertinent to the hypotheses. Finally, a written report of the research will be prepared suitable for publication in a journal or presentation at a professional meeting.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, and ORG60040
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ORG78640 - Org Psych Research Project II(3 units)
This course is a two-semester introduction to conducting applied research. It will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. Students enrolled in the class will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses. Next, the methods and instruments for testing the hypotheses will be developed. Data will then be collected and analyzed pertinent to the hypotheses. Finally, a written report of the research will be prepared suitable for publication in a journal or presentation at a professional meeting.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, ORG60040 and ORG78630
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ORG78715 - Organizational Psychology Research Project I b(1.5 units)
This course is the second out of four courses that introduce students to conducting applied research. This four-term course will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. During this research project course, the methods and instruments for testing the hypotheses will be developed. Students will apply for IRB approval before conducting their research project.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, ORG60040, and ORG78615
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ORG78815 - Organizational Psychology Research Project II a(1.5 units)
This course is the third out of four courses that introduce students to conducting applied research. This four-term course will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. Throughout this research project course, students will collect and analyze data pertinent to the hypotheses.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, ORG60040, ORG78615 and ORG78715
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ORG78915 - Organizational Psychology Research Project II b(1.5 units)
This course is the fourth out of four courses that introduce students to conducting applied research. This four-term course will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. In this final course, a written report of the research will be prepared suitable for publication in a journal or presentation at a professional meeting.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, ORG60040, ORG78615, ORG78715 and ORG78815
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ORG80010 - Advanced Statistics I(3 units)
Covers the statistical techniques employed in contemporary industrial-organizational psychology research and consulting. Conducts data analysis, critically reviews statistical findings, presents empirical results, and runs statistical analyses using SPSS. Develops an understanding of the scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; mean comparisons; correlation analyses; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance; power calculation; assumption testing; and multiple comparisons.
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ORG80020 - Social and Organizational Psychology(3 units)
Provides an overview of the concepts, theories, research trends in the broad field of social, industrial and organizational psychology. Describes theoretical frameworks, including attitudes, obedience, persuasion, person perception and attribution, social cognition, the self-concept, impression management, motivation, social exchange, attraction and affiliation, work stress and coping, social learning theory, aggression, positive psychology, nonverbal behavior, and communication of emotion.
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ORG80030 - Business Strategy and Operations(3 units)
Examines the facets of business that consultants need to master in order to work effectively. Covers industry differences, business models, customer value proposition fit, business strategy, finance, marketing, operations, distribution, information technology, and challenges and opportunities presented by external forces such as disruptive innovation, global trends, artificial intelligence, and environmental sustainability.
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ORG80040 - Advanced Statistics 2(3 units)
Develops a strong conceptual understanding of and ability to conduct regression, and some of the multivariate statistical techniques (e.g., moderation and mediation) that are prevalent in organizational research. Includes multiple regression, logistic regression, multivariate analysis of covariance, reliability analysis, principal components and factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, cluster analysis, multi-level modeling, and structural equation modeling.
Prerequisites: ORG80010
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ORG80050 - Motivation, Innovation and Change(3 units)
Explains classic and contemporary theories of work motivation including needs theories, goal-setting, social-cognitive, reinforcement, self-determination and positive psychology theories. Discusses effects of job enrichment, autonomy, intrinsic and extrinsic reward systems and worker participation. Examines empirical literature and motivational best practices in business and industry as they apply to employee engagement, retention, productivity, innovation and change.
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ORG80060 - Research Methods(3 units)
Prepares for quantitative and qualitative research. Addresses how to generate research ideas, operationalize variables, formulate research hypotheses, critically review literature and develop a theoretical framework. Covers ethical responsibilities and plagiarism in research. Topics covered include research methods, experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs, survey design and data collection for scholarly research, sampling, reliability and validity, types of scales, scale development and selection, and meta-analysis. Qualitative methods such as ethnography, content analysis, case study, action research and phenomenology are introduced.
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ORG80070 - Diagnostic Methods for Organizational Consulting(3 units)
Prepares for consulting, organizational, and evidence-based problem-solving. Addresses key techniques used in consulting research including field research, interviewing, focus groups, surveys design data collection sampling, reliability and validity issues. Qualitative methods used in organizational consulting are covered, including case study, action research, needs assessment, program monitoring and evaluation, utilization research and content analysis. Covers ethical, cross-cultural, and multicultural issues and responsibilities in consulting research. Writing and presenting business reports to professional audience are addressed.
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ORG80080 - Leadership Development and Assessment(3 units)
Introduces students to models, processes, and tools that promote leader self-discovery and personal development, as well as leadership development within organizations. Covers frameworks and assessments of leadership personality, style, skills and competencies, leader readiness, personal values, communication style and emotional and cultural intelligence. Discusses the process of developing leaders within specific organizational and global contexts, including organizational systems and best practices related to developing a cadre of successful leaders and a strong leadership culture.
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ORG80090 - Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion(3 units)
Explores the structure and dynamics of ethics and diversity in organizations and their organizational implications. Examines complex dynamics of ethnic, racial, gender and other diversity in organizations using social science perspectives. Provides students with the ethical reasoning skills necessary for making business decisions. Emphasis is given on developing an ethical mindset towards human diversity in organizations and corporate social responsibility.
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ORG80100 - People Analytics(3 units)
Describes how a people analytics function works in an organization. Examines people metrics in light of business operations and strategy. Covers data sources (e.g., HRIS), data visualization, presenting findings to show business impact of people strategies and support decision making; using Excel for data management, analysis, and charts; and implications for people analytics of the impact of artificial intelligence on people in organizations.
Prerequisites: ORG80010
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ORG80110 - Consulting Skills(3 units)
Focuses on the consulting process, including identifying and presenting one’s niche of expertise, business development, contract negotiation, agenda setting, project management, evaluation and termination. Also covers essentials of business communication, negotiation and conflict management for consultants.
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ORG80120 - Psychometrics and Comps Exam Part I(3 units)
Examines how psychometrics are used in organizational work and in research. Develops and applies knowledge of psychometrics concepts and methods. Introduces classical and modern approaches in measurement theory and scale/test development including true score theory, reliability and validity, factor analysis, item response theory, and generalizability theory. Covers scale development and a critical review of relevant literature of published scales. Includes exercises in scale/test development. Includes Part 1 of the doctoral comprehensive exam.
Prerequisites: ORG80010, ORG80040
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ORG80130 - Change Management(3 units)
Covers key principles and models of the change management process. Discusses individual and organizational reactions to change, recognizing the need for and defining the change, and understanding organizational culture and change. Considers change readiness and impact, and stakeholder analysis. Outlines key steps in project management including an introduction to the Agile process, communication and education plans, and change evaluation and sustainability.
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ORG80140 - Talent Recruitment, Assessment, and Selection(3 units)
Examines talent systems in the context of organizational stability and change. Prepares students for jobs in developing, choosing, and using talent assessments, recruiting, and talent management. Covers job analysis for job descriptions, recruitment, assessment, and selection. Examines recruiting systems, selection tools, legal and diversity issues in recruiting, assessment, and selection.
Prerequisites: ORG80040, ORG80120
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ORG80150 - Organizational Design and Process Improvement(3 units)
Examines how organization design and process improvement are used in organizational initiatives. Explains the role of top management in responding to the environment by organizing structures and processes, optimizing tradeoffs between strengths and weaknesses of different organizational structures, and managing relationships between teams/departments. Covers process mapping software for process improvement. Explores implications of artificial intelligence, automation, globalization, and other trends for organizational design and processes.
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ORG81200 - Talent Staffing and Selection(3 units)
Covers job analysis models and applications, criterion models and criterion development, reliability and validity issues, selection utility, decision making models and strategies for combining predictor scores, adverse impact and test fairness models, cognitive ability predictors, interviews, simulations and performance tests, and personality and other predictors. The course also covers legal parameters (Federal and state laws), landmark Supreme Court cases, Uniform Guidelines, SIOP’s Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures and other personnel selection guidelines.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000
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ORG82200 - Human Resource Management(3 units)
Study of factors involved and methods used in planning the use of human resources in an organization. Topics covered include: components of HR systems, utility of selection systems, legal issues, environmental scanning, workforce planning and linking HR strategy to business objectives.
Fresno offers this course online.
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ORG82250 - Strategic Human Resource Management(3 units)
Covers concepts and practices guiding philosophy, tactical planning and implementation of human resource management in light of strategic and long term organizational goals of the organization, with primary focus on human capital. Addresses macro-concerns regarding structure, quality, culture, values, and commitment. Gives direction on how to build the foundations for strategic advantage in changing environments.
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ORG85050 - Organizational Engagement(2 units)
Emphasizes the role of the individual and the importance of employee engagement in contemporary organizational life. Addresses individual approaches to learning and the individual-organizational interface. Examines generational differences in work attitudes and effect on organizations.
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ORG85150 - Globalization and International Organization Development(3 units)
Global and international issues in OD and the design and implementation of international OD initiatives are examined. Students research and discuss issues related to the practice of OD in other cultures and the practice of OD in international companies. Covers cultural and intercultural factors and relevant research findings.
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ORG88000 - Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies:(1 to 3 units)
Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology.
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ORG88001 - Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies:(1 unit)
Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology.
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ORG88002 - Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies:(2 units)
Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology.
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ORG88003 - Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies:(3 units)
Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology.
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ORG89615 - Ph.D. Dissertation I a(1.5 units)
Individual and/or group work to complete the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, or in the one-to-one supervision, the student shares research design ideas and methods. The requirements for this course are met when the initial chapter(s) (Introduction, Problem, and Purpose of the Study are completed.
Prerequisites: All of the first and second-year courses or permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG89715 - Ph.D. Dissertation I b(1.5 units)
Individual and/or group work to complete the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, or in the one-to-one supervision, the student shares research design ideas and methods. The requirements for this course are met when the initial chapter(s) (Introduction, Problem, and Purpose of the Study as well as Literature Review, Scope, Importance, and Research Questions/Hypothesis) are completed.
Prerequisites: ORG89615
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ORG89815 - Ph.D. Dissertation II a(1.5 units)
Individual and/or group work to complete the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, or in the one-to-one supervision, the student shares research design ideas and methods. The requirements for this seminar are met when the methodology chapter(s) (Design, Participants, and Instrumentation) and completed.
Prerequisites: ORG89615, ORG89715, passing comps
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ORG89900 - Ph.D. Dissertation I(3 units)
Individual and/or group work to develop the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, the student becomes acquainted with the work of other students, resulting in a familiarity with broad areas of research. Alternatively, the student may receive one-to-one supervision towards preparation of the dissertation proposal. The requirements for this course are met when the initial chapter(s) (Introduction, Problem, Purpose of the Study, Literature Review, Scope, Importance, and Research Questions/Hypothesis) are completed.
Prerequisites: All of the first and second year courses, or permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG89910 - Ph.D. Dissertation II(3 units)
Individual and/or group work to complete the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, the student shares research design ideas and methods. Alternatively, the student may receive one-to-one supervision towards preparation of the dissertation proposal. The requirements for this seminar are met when the methodology chapter(s) (Design, Participants, Instrumentation, Procedures, Data Analyses to be used, and Limitations) are completed.
Prerequisites: ORG89900; passing comps
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ORG89915 - Ph.D. Dissertation II b(1.5 units)
Individual and/or group work to complete the design of the dissertation research. The requirements for this seminar are met when the methodology chapter(s) (Design, Participants, and Instrumentation as well as Procedures, Data Analyses to be used, and Limitations) are completed. Students are expected to apply for IRB approval before conducting their dissertation research study.
Prerequisites: ORG89615, ORG89715, ORG89815, passing comps
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ORG91000 - Professional Practice: Strategy, Skills and Comps Exam Part 3(3 units)
Develops skills for creating and implementing a career strategy, optimizing career fit and career communication. Explores careers and provides professional development needs analysis leading to career development plan with activities and identification of project(s) for Applied Project courses. Covers career search, networking, resume writing, and interviewing. Includes Part 3 of the doctoral comprehensive exam. Examines professional communication in diverse organizations, including business writing, report writing and organizational communication plans, presentation skills, professionalism, and professional ethics. Includes Part 3 of the doctoral comprehensive exam.
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ORG91010 - Applied Project 1(3 units)
Student conducts one or more applied projects that develop competencies in our field, under qualified supervision and with identified project deliverables. Students produce a competency reflection paper describing how their work applied competencies in our field. Only on-ground students in California can select option A, but any student can select options B, C, or D regardless of the student’s residency or degree program modality. Option (A): An on-site part-time or full-time supervised internship or project in a company. Option (B): Virtual applied project with one or more specified companies. Option (C): Virtual applied group project with one or more specified companies. Option (D): Virtual applied research project.
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ORG91020 - Applied Project 2(3 units)
Student conducts one or more applied projects that develop competencies in our field, under qualified supervision and with identified project deliverables. Students produce a competency reflection paper describing how their work applied competencies in our field. Only on-ground students in California can select option A, but any student can select options B, C, or D regardless of the student’s residency or degree program modality. Option (A): An on-site part-time or full-time supervised internship or project in a company. Option (B): Virtual applied project with one or more specified companies. Option (C): Virtual applied group project with one or more specified companies. Option (D): Virtual applied research project.
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ORG94101 - Field Placement in Organizational Studies(1 unit)
Emphasizes the integration of practical field experience with academic course work, embracing the scholar-practitioner model, which is based in the application of theory, research and practice. Students are expected to choose an organization where the application of their learning may be applied. Requires approval and supervision from the Field Placement Director.
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ORG94300A - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(1 unit)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their second term with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG94300B - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(2 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their second term with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG94300C - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(3 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which
equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship
requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral
comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG94300D - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(4 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which
equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship
requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral
comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG94300E - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(5 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which
equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship
requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral
comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG94305 - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(0.5 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
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ORG94315 - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(1.5 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
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ORG94325 - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(2.5 units)
To complete the PhD internship requirement, students must complete 8 units of internship, which equates to working 1,280 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of internship requires 160 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam. However, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
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ORG95900 - Internship Continuous Registratn(0 units)
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ORG99210 - Applied Dissertation Study(1 to 4 units)
PsyD Independent research study under the supervision of the dissertation Committee Chair. Focuses on the completion of the Applied Dissertation Study; Total of 4 units required.
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ORG99211 - Applied Dissertation Study(1 unit)
PsyD Independent research study under the supervision of the dissertation Committee Chair. Focuses on the completion of the Applied Dissertation Study; Total of 4 units required.
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ORG99215 - Ph.D. Dissertation III a(1.5 units)
Under the supervision of a faculty, students begin the data collection process. The requirements for this seminar are met when students begin data collection.
Prerequisites: ORG89615, ORG89715, ORG89815, ORG89915, passing comps
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