Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Organizational Behavior Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Behavior is a 182-credit-hour program that includes 66 credit hours of general education, 88 credit hours focused on the psychology core, and 28 credit hours dedicated to the organizational behavior concentration. This program is only offered online.
This program is designed to provide students real-world application of psychological concepts and theories.
Students have the opportunity to develop analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Students will have the opportunity to examine workplace issues that impact individuals, groups, and organizations. The psychology of organizational behavior examines topics such as developing human talent and resources, consulting, coaching and mentoring, creating learning organizations, dealing with change, promoting organizational improvements, and fostering personal growth and professional success.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
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| COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
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| COMS220 | Critical Interpretation of Documentary Film | 4.5 |
| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
| MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
| PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SCI203 | Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
| SOCL202 | Social Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Class | 4.5 |
| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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| HUMELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Courses: Core
| BHVS205 | Managerial Psychology | 4 |
| BHVS215 | Motivation and Emotion | 4 |
| BHVS315 | Interpersonal Communication and Dynamics | 4 |
| BHVS316 | Psychology and Mass Media | 4 |
| BHVS320 | Analytical Reasoning and Presentation of Data | 4 |
| BHVS400 | The Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity | 4 |
| BHVS410 | Positivist Psychology and Leadership | 4 |
| HUMN400 | Psychological Aspects of Cinema | 4 |
| PSYC130 | Group Dynamics | 4 |
| PSYC210 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC310 | Organizational Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC315 | Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain | 4 |
| PSYC320 | Theories of Personality | 4 |
| PSYC337 | Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC355 | Learning and Cognition | 4 |
| PSYC360 | Psychological Tests and Measurements | 4 |
| PSYC405 | Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC426 | Leadership | 4 |
| PSYC498 | Psychology Capstone | 4 |
| RES305 | Introduction to Social Science Research Methods | 4 |
| RES310 | Applied Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| UNIV201 | Career Planning and Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 88 |
Courses: Concentration
| OB450 | Orientation to the Organizational Behavior Profession | 4 |
| OB455 | Consulting Skills | 4 |
| OB460 | Creating Change in Individuals and Organizations | 4 |
| OB465 | Adult Learning: Corporate Training and Development | 4 |
| OB470 | Developing Human Resources | 4 |
| OB475 | Advanced OD Skills: Organization Interventions | 4 |
| PSYC434 | Stress Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Total Credit Hours: 182