Organizational Psychology (VPUPK_363)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with an academic understanding of organizational psychology as a subfield of psychology, including its core concepts, theoretical approaches, and research methods, as well as to develop the ability to analytically and critically evaluate psychological processes in the work environment at the individual, group, and organizational levels, in accordance with principles of professional ethics and the legal regulation of the work environment, thereby preparing students for further studies and research in psychology.
Prerequisites
General psychology. Social psychology.
Learning outcomes
1.After completing the course, the student:
1. defines and characterizes organizational psychology as a subfield of psychology, its subject matter, and contemporary issues;
2. explains the core concepts and main theoretical approaches of organizational psychology;
3. describes the research methods used in organizational psychology, as well as their possibilities and limitations;
4. explains the importance and application of the principles of professional ethics and the legal regulation of the work environment in the study of psychological processes in the work environment.
1.The students:
1. analyse psychological processes in the work environment (motivation, job satisfaction, work engagement, stress, well-being) at the individual, group, and organisational levels, drawing on relevant organisational psychology theories;
2. critically compare and evaluate multiple organisational psychology theories and approaches, justifying their applicability to specific situations;
3. apply theoretical knowledge by conducting academically grounded analyses of psychological processes in the work environment;
4. collaborate in small groups to analyse psychological processes in the work environment;
5. formulate conclusions in a reasoned manner and present analysis results orally.
1.The students:
1.critically integrate theoretical knowledge, research methods, and ethical considerations in the academic analysis of psychological processes in the work environment;
2. justify their conclusions by using scientific literature and academic argumentation.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 6 | Bachelor | Limited choice | Gitāna Dāvidsone, Līna Kovalevska, Līna Kovalevska, Gitāna Dāvidsone, Gitāna Dāvidsone, Līna Kovalevska, Anita Āboltiņa | |
| Psychology | 6 | Bachelor | Limited choice | Gitāna Dāvidsone, Līna Kovalevska, Līna Kovalevska, Gitāna Dāvidsone, Gitāna Dāvidsone, Līna Kovalevska, Anita Āboltiņa |
