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College of Business

Course Syllabus

HRL330 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology for Human Resource Professionals

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course explores the tools and applications of industrial/ organizational psychology as it relates to the human resource professional. Areas of emphasis include the improvement of selection, development, management and retention of organizational personnel by applying various psychological techniques including tests and measurements, evaluations, analyses, human/organizational behavior concepts, etc. Such topics as pre-employment and personality testing, job analysis, performance appraisals, training and career development, diversity concepts, leadership, job satisfaction, motivation, organizational styles, and working conditions are explored.

Course Prerequisites

None

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

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