Psychology of the Workplace Certificate

This certificate program is open to all UMBC students, and successful completion will be noted on the student’s transcript.

Completion of this certificate will provide a foundation in the psychology of organizations. Students interested in careers in Human Resources and other areas of workplace management, as well as those considering graduate studies in business or Industrial/Organizational Psychology, will gain relevant skills and insights regarding multiple aspects of a workplace.

Required courses (22 credits)

One of the following: PSYC 331 , STAT 121 ,STAT 350 , STAT 351 , STAT 355 ,STAT 451

PSYC 320 - Psychological Assessment (3.00)
PSYC 324 - Introduction to Interviewing Techniques (3.00)
PSYC 340 - Social Psychology (3.00)
PSYC 346 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3.00)
MGMT 210 - The Practice of Management (3.00)
MGMT 310 - Human Resource Management (3.00)

Two courses from the following list (or other advisor-approved course) (6 credits)

ECON 352 - Industrial Relations (3.00)
GWST 250 - Gender Roles in Economic Life (3.00)
GWST 338 - Women, Gender, and Law (3.00)
HAPP 401 - Occupational Health Policy and Practice (3.00)
MGMT 385 - Business Ethics & Society (3.00)
MGMT 360 - Business Law (3.00)
POLI 354 - Public Management and Personnel Systems (3.00)
POLI 432 - Civil Rights (3.00)
SOCY 432 - Work and Retirement (3.00)

Internship (3 credits-advisor approval required)

PSYC 398 - Applied Psychology Internship (1.00 - 3.00)

Note:

The Shriver Center can provide guidance in locating appropriate internships.