Certificates

Applications of Pyschology Certficate
Adviser: Michael A. Morris, Ph.D.
The certificate in applications of psychology is designed to assist professionals who wish to acquire specific skills in areas dealing with human services or personnel functions. Study can be tailored to the needs of one whose degree is in a non-psychological field or one with a degree in psychology who wishes to broaden his or her skills to a new area of psychology. Courses will be selected depending upon the student's career objectives and academic preparation. The courses may be from the following list, but other courses, independent study, or special topics courses may be chosen where appropriate.

Any four of the following:
P 610 Program Evaluation
P 623 Psychology of the Small Group
P 625 Life Span Developmental Psychology
P 628 The Interview
P 629 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling
P 632 Group Treatment and Family Therapy
P 636 Abnormal Psychology
P 638 Psychology of Communication and Opinion Change
P 641 Personnel Development and Training
P 642 Organizational Change and Development
Total credits: 12
 
Psychology of Conflict Management
Adviser: Stuart D. Sidle, Ph.D.
This certificate is designed for professionals who wish to develop skills in communication, negotiation, and mediation. Students will learn theoretical models of conflict escalation and resolution in addition to receiving training in basic communication, negotiation and mediation skills. Skill development will enable students to resolve both personal and professional conflicts more effectively, as well as help build the tools necessary for those interested in becoming mediators or organizational consultants specializing in conflict management.
P 643 The Psychology of Conflict Management I
P 646 The Psychology of Conflict Management II
Plus two of the following:
MG 667 Multicultural Issues in the Workplace
P 612 Consultation Seminar
P 623 Psychology of the Small Group
P 638 Psychology of Communication and Opinion Change
P 647 Industrial and Organizational Psychology in Global Settings
PS 655 Conflict Resolution
Total credits: 12
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