2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

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 5015RESEARCH METHOD IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

3

PSY 5020APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS & INQUIRY

3

 

PSY 5600CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

OR

PSY 5610ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

 

PSY 5640ANALYSIS OF SMALL GROUP PROCESSES

3

Electives 15

Five courses selected from the following or other courses in the behavioral sciences

Individual Processes

PSY 5420BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

3

PSY 5320LEARNING THEORY AND APPLICATION

3

PSY 5510THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

3

Socio-Psychological Processes

PSY 5120SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE

3

PSY 5170PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING

3

PSY 5610ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

SOC5150SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNITY

3

Organizational Behavior

PSY 5430PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

3

PSY 5660INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 5670ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

3

PSY5680ORG PSYCH: IND & ORG DEV

3

COMM 5004ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

Required courses to be taken at the end of program - 6 Credits

PSY 5530ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 5585AGGRESSION, VIOLENCE RISK, AND THREAT ASSESSMENT

3

Total Credit Hours: 33