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  • PSY 331: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    Students will explore how the science and practice of psychology is applied in the world of work and organizations. Among the topics that will be examined are the history and research methodology of industrial/ organizational psychology, job analysis, employee selection, performance evaluation, training, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, group dynamics, and organizational development. The course will highlight emerging trends in the modern workforce and examine how these changes will impact research and practice in today's organizations. Students will examine the factors influencing cross-cultural diversity and globalization, the theoretical and practical implications of these workforce trends, and how current organizational theories and practices apply to cultures outside of the United States. Implications for the full range of topics discussed in the course will be examined including how cultural diversity and globalization affect employee selection procedures, group dynamics, preferences for leadership, training needs, work motivation, and organizational development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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  • PSY 340: Behavior Analysis/Modification

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    An analysis of the general principles, theories and application of conditioning and learning in humans. The application of the theories of behavioral analysis to human problems will be explored. Behavioral interventions using the principles of classical conditioning, operant conditioning and modeling will be presented. Particular emphasis will be placed on behavioral analysis and intervention in settings such as mental health institutions, education, business organizations and families. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131, PSY 301 or permission of department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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  • PSY 345: Human Factors:Systems Analysis and Design

    4.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course will address the systems engineering approach to system design and the role of the human factors professional in that process. The human methods and techniques that are applied to the development of system requirements, allocation of functions to human and machine subsystems, the analysis of human task and work requirements, analysis of staffing requirements, the design control centers to support the human tasks, and methods of system evaluation, verification, and validation will be examined. This course will require students to apply these concepts and methods discussed to the an actual design project as part of a design team. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of department chair (4,0) 4 credits
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  • PSY 405: Ergonomics and Biomechanics

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course will examine the scientific knowledge related to human ergonomics, anthropometry, and biomechanics. The measurement of human work, physiological characteristics, and movement will be presented. The application of such knowledge to the design of devices, systems, and environments for use by people will be discussed. The contribution of ergonomics and biomechanics to the improvement of safety, productivity, and quality of work will be presented. Prerequisite(s): PSY 328 and two general education biology courses with permission of department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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  • PSY 410: Individual and Group Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course will explore what counseling is, who is a counselor, and what is known about changing behavior in both individual and group settings. Historical concepts of counseling will be examined as well as the scientific foundations of counseling. Research findings related to counseling techniques will be presented and analyzed. The course will focus on a variety of counseling approaches, the therapeutic relationship, legal and ethical issues, and the realities of therapeutic practice. Cultural influences on behavior will be emphasized as a way of understanding and helping clients from diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite(s): PSY 235 or permission of department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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  • PSY 414: Applied Personnel Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This upper level offering is designed to provide students with the tools for understanding the underlying theory, research and techniques of personnel psychology. It will provide the background for understanding the practical application of the concepts and techniques studied. This will be accomplished through a combination of lectures, group projects involving application of the principles of personnel psychology, group presentations of the projects and classroom exercises. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (PSY 331 Industrial/Organizational Psychology recommended.) (3,0) 3 credits
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  • PSY 440: Human Factors Psychology/Internship/Senior Project I

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course will provide seniors in the Human Factors Concentration with the opportunity to apply human factors knowledge and methods in an actual work environment. A variety of options will be available for completion of this course: internship, research assistantship, or independent project. In an internship, the student will work in a local business, laboratory, or service organization. As a research assistant, the student will work with a faculty member as an assistant in their ongoing research or consulting. Alternatively, students may develop an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member. The selection of which option is best will be made by the student and his/her advisor based on which best meets the student's educational and career goals. Regardless of the option selected, each student will attend seminars and complete a research or design project. Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Human Factors Psychology Concentration (1,2) 3 credits
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  • PSY 441: Human Factors Psychology Internship/Senior Project II

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This second internship/Senior Project course will provide seniors in the Human Factors Concentration with the opportunity to apply human factors knowledge and methods in an actual work environment. A variety of options will be available for completion of this course: internship, research assistantship, or independent project. In an internship, the student will work in a local business, laboratory, or service organization. As research assistant, the student will work with a faculty member as an assistant in their ongoing research of consulting. Alternatively, students may develop an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member. The selection of which option is best will be made by the student and his/her advisor based on which best meets the student's educational and career goals. Regardless of the option selected, each student will attend seminars and complete a research or design project. Prerequisite(s): PSY 440 (1,2) 3 credits
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  • PSY 442: Industrial/Organizational Psychology/Internship/Senior Project I

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course will provide seniors in the Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Concentration with the opportunity to apply industrial/ organizational psychology knowledge and methods in an actual work environment. A variety of options will be available for completion of this course: internship, research assistantship or independent project. In an internship, the student will work in a local organization. As a research assistant, the student will work with a faculty member as an assistant in the faculty member's ongoing research and/or consultation with organizations. Alternatively, the student may develop an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member. The selection of which option is best will be made by the student and his/her advisor based on which option best meets the student's educational and career goals. Regardless of the option selected, each student will attend seminars and complete a research or application project. Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration (1,2) 3 credits
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  • PSY 443: Industrial/Organizational Psychology/Internship/Senior Project II

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This second internship/Senior Project course will provide seniors in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration with the opportunity to apply industrial/organizational psychology knowledge and methods in an actual work environment. A variety of options will be available for completion of this course: internship, research assistantship or independent project. In an internship, the student will work in a local organization. As a research assistant, the student will work with a faculty member as an assistant in the faculty member's ongoing research and/ or consultation with organizations. Alternatively, the student may develop an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member. The selection of which option is best will be made by the student and his/her advisor based on which option best meets the student's educational and career goals. Regardless of the option selected, each student will attend seminars and complete a research or application project. Prerequisite(s): PSY 442 (1,2) 3 credits
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