Minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Minor in Industrial and Organizational Psychology focuses on human performance in the workplace environment and the application of psychological principles to organizations. It is designed to help students understand and improve organizational effectiveness, employee satisfaction, and workplace productivity. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical application, students gain insights into human behavior in professional settings across various industries. It equips students with valuable skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving, essential for addressing the complex challenges in today's diverse and dynamic work environments.

Some majors may not be eligible to pair with this minor. See the Minor Restrictions list for details.

Worldwide Minor Requirements

PSYC 340Industrial-Organizational Psychology3
PSYC 326Group and Team Behavior3
PSYC 350Social Psychology3
or PSYC 352 Personality: A Systems Approach
Choose Two Courses from One of the Following Elective Areas:6
Emergency Services:
Fire-Related Human Behavior
Personnel Management for Fire and Emergency Services
English/Communications:
Business Communication
Collaborative Writing and Presenting
Communication and Organizational Culture
Nonverbal Communication
Psychology:
Aviation Psychology
Introduction to Cognitive Science
Social Psychology *
Personality: A Systems Approach
Business:
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Management of the Multicultural Workforce
Human Resources Training and Development
Staffing and Workforce Planning
Safety/Human Factors:
Human Factors in Aviation Safety
Occupational Ergonomics I
Human Reliability and Safety Analysis
Total Credits15
*

Students may select the course that was not taken as a core requirement

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information