Specialist Professional Skills in Organisational Psychology

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Specialist Professional Skills in Organisational Psychology (PSY516)

Synopsis

PSY516 Specialist Professional Skills in Organisational Psychology provides students with an insight into the role of a practicing Organisational Psychologist in the public and private sector. The module will give students with an understanding of the Organisational Psychology scene in Singapore and a realistic preview of the range of professional skills beyond psychological theory and research that are required of Organisational Psychologists. The aim of this module is to ensure students are not just equipped with the knowledge around organisational psychology, but are also equipped with the practical skills to become scientist-practitioners in the field.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Types and roles of Organisational Psychologists
The domain of Organisational Psychology within applied psychology
Landscape of Organisational Psychology in Singapore
Systems thinking
Applying the scientist practitioner model
The consultancy cycle
Managing stakeholder relationships
Professional skills in Organisational Psychology 1
Professional skills in Organisational Psychology 2
Registration and continuing professional development
Code of conduct and ethics
Reflective practice

Learning Outcome

Distinguish between the different fields and environments that Organisational Psychologists work in
Critically discuss the scientist practitioner model and the concept of systems thinking in Organisational Psychology
Understand the process of registration in Singapore and the range of other professional qualifications available for continuing professional development
Practice skills as a professional Organisational Psychologist in managing stakeholder relationships
Improve professional skills as an Organisational Psychologist in managing the consultancy cycle, from sales to pricing of jobs and project management and delivery
Appraise the scientist practitioner model in designing and recommending solution offerings