Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop students' advanced knowledge of and ability to apply psychological principles to a range of fundamental work and organisational human services workplace issues and to critically analyse the role and impact of the human services practitioner in the work environment. In this course students will develop an advanced understanding of work and organisational psychology, including its history, psychological health at work, organisational culture and climate, emotional regulation at work, and workplace engagement focusing on human services. Students will critically consider concepts of leadership and supervision, stress theories, the psychology of unemployment, and counterproductive workplace behaviours.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate significant theoretical ideas in the area of work and organisational psychology applied to human services
- Analyse and appraise a number of fundamental practical issues in the area of work and organisational psychology
- Apply advanced knowledge of fundamental research methodologies used in empirical research within the area of work and organisational psychology
- Identify and apply relevant psychological research and theory when solving work and organisational psychology problems
- Evaluate to identify strengths and weaknesses of workplace interventions relevant to human services organisations based on the principles of work and organisational psychology