Organizational Behavioral Major

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Organizational Behavior involves the application of psychology to the workplace. Drawing on psychology and other social sciences, Organizational Behavior addresses areas such as leadership, group dynamics, personnel selection, worker motivation, and training. The Organizational Behavior program is designed for people with career interests in human resources, organization development, consulting, training, and related areas.

Organizational Behavior majors must complete 12 courses.

Requirements for the Major (12)

Core Courses (Select 8)

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s):
PSY 211 - Social Psychology Credit(s):
PSY 317 - Group Dynamics Credit(s):
PSY 301 - Research Methods Credit(s):
PSY 304 - Statistics and Decision Making Credit(s):
PSY 306 - Tests and Measurements Credit(s):
PSY 330 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s):
PSY 407 - Organization Development Credit(s):
PSY 316 - Ethics Credit(s):

Interdisciplinary and Application Courses (select 4)

Students majoring in Organizational Behavior may not minor in Psychology.

BUS 245 - International Organizational Behavior Credit(s):
MGT 342 - Human Resource Management Credit(s):
COM 230 - Listening Credit(s):
COM 301 - Designing Effective Organizations Credit(s):
PSY 315 - Topics in Psychology Credit(s):
PSY 316 - Ethics Credit(s):
PSY 337 - Organizational Dysfunction Credit(s):
PSY 422 - Advanced Organizational Leadership Credit(s):
PSY 480 - Senior Research Seminar Credit(s):