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PSYCH 281Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology

3 credits · Psychology · Penn State

This course introduces the concepts and methods used to study people within and as they relate to the world of work. This is a survey course that provides an introduction to many topics ranging from determining what individuals do in their jobs, to the design and operation of organizations. Topics include (but are not necessarily limited to): recruitment, selection, training, teamwork, employee motivation, leadership, and organizational culture.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

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Counts toward

General education

Social & Behavioral Sciences (GS)

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Spring (3 programs).

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  • Dispute Management and Resolution, Minor
  • Labor and Human Resources, A.S.
  • Labor and Human Resources, B.A.
  • Labor and Human Resources, B.S.
  • Psychology, B.A. (Altoona)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Behrend)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Berks)
  • Psychology, B.A. (University College)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Altoona)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Behrend)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Berks)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Liberal Arts)
  • and 1 more
What it opens up

Courses that list PSYCH 281 as a prerequisite (2)