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 340 | Industrial-Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 326 | Group and Team Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 350 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| 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 * | ||
or PSYC 352 | 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 Credits | 15 | |
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Students may select the course that was not taken as a core requirement
Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information