Certificate in Psychology in the Workplace

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About

The Psychology in the Workplace Certificate helps individuals grow in workplace settings and roles. You’ll learn how to apply psychological principles to the workplace.

Topics covered include employee selection, motivation, performance, behavior, occupational positions, and organizational dynamics.

Note: you can’t repeat more than 10 credits if you’re majoring in the School of Psychology. Only up to 10 credits from outside sources can count towards the certificate.

For additional information, please call the department at 509.359.6227 or email us at psychology@ewu.edu.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Psychology in the Workplace Certificate, Undergraduate

This certificate is designed to provide development for individuals interested in advancing in workplace settings and roles. No more than 10 credits in the certificate can be duplicated with a major in the School of Psychology.  No more than 10 credits can be transferred to meet certificate requirements.   

Required Courses
PSYC 309SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY5
PSYC 374CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY5
PSYC 381SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY5
PSYC 461INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY5
Elective Courses-choose one of the following4-5
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
CONDITIONING AND LEARNING
Total Credits24-25