Psychology, M.A.: Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology Option
Prof. Linda Symanski
Room: EC-232B
Tel: 908-737-5870
Email: lsymansk@kean.edu
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Psychology, Human Behavior and Organization Psychology Option, is designed for individuals pursuing careers in all phases of Administrative positions (i.e., Managerial; Supervisory, etc.) within all types of Organizations/Corporations, some of which include Human Resources; Marketing; Sales; Health Care Settings; Education Settings; Law Enforcement; Ministry; and, Human and Social Services. It is also applicable for those individuals who wish to become self-employed as Consultants developing materials (i.e., Conflict Resolution; Anger Management; Managing Stress, etc.) to facilitate in-Services for organizations/corporations and employees. With violence in the workplace increasing, as well as worldwide, this program has particular value for those individuals whose current or prospective work calls for extensive contact with individuals and groups; human relation skills and the understanding and modification of behavior in order to maintain safe working conditions for all in any type of workplace setting.
Degree Requirements
- Undergraduate prerequisites: 12 credits in the Behavioral Sciences (at least six of which are in Psychology)
Required Courses 12
| PSY 5015 | RESEARCH METHOD IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3 |
| PSY 5020 | APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS & INQUIRY | 3 |
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| PSY 5600 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
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| PSY 5610 | ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
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| PSY 5640 | ANALYSIS OF SMALL GROUP PROCESSES | 3 |
Electives 15
Five courses selected from the following or other courses in the behavioral sciences
Individual Processes
Socio-Psychological Processes
Organizational Behavior
| PSY 5430 | PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| PSY 5660 | INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 5670 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PSY5680 | ORG PSYCH: IND & ORG DEV | 3 |
| COMM 5004 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
Required courses to be taken at the end of program - 6 Credits
| PSY 5530 | ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 5585 | AGGRESSION, VIOLENCE RISK, AND THREAT ASSESSMENT | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33