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For a comprehensive discussion of the MPS in Psychology of Leadership degree requirements, including course planning guidance, please refer to the MPS PSYLD Degree Requirements documentation.
Psychology Courses
The Psychology of Leadership Program plans to offer the following courses during the indicated upcoming terms. List is current as of April 2024 but is subject to change.
| Course | Course Title | Type of Course | Offerings*: 1 section each semester unless otherwise noted * Subject to Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 532 | Psychological Foundations of Leadership | Required for PSYLD majors; elective for non-PSYLD students | Summer 2024 - 2 sections Fall 2024 - 2 sections Spring 2025 - 2 sections |
| PSY 539 | Foundations of Behavior, Motivation, and Attitudes at Work | Required for PSYLD majors; elective for non-PSYLD students | Summer 2024 Fall 2024 - 2 sections Spring 2025 - 2 sections |
| PSY 811 | Global and Cross-Cultural Leadership | Elective for PSYLD majors | Fall 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 812 | Group Leadership and Effective Decision Making | Elective for PSYLD majors | Summer 2024 Fall 2024 |
| PSY 813 | Leadership for Creativity and Innovation | Elective for PSYLD majors | Fall 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 814 | Psychology of Leading Work Groups and Teams | Elective for PSYLD majors | Summer 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 815 | Follower-Centric Leadership | Elective for PSYLD majors | Summer 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 816 | Dysfunctional Leadership | Elective for PSYLD majors | Fall 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 817 | Psychology of Shared and Collective Leadership | Elective for PSYLD majors | Summer 2024 Fall 2024 |
| PSY 818 | Leadership Assessment and Development | Elective for PSYLD majors | Fall 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 833 | Ethics and Leadership: Psychological and Social Processes | Required for PSYLD majors | Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Spring 2025 |
| PSY 894* | The Capstone Experience | Required for PSYLD majors; last course in program | Summer 2024 Fall 2024 - 2 sections Spring 2025 - 2 sections |
Program Offerings by Semester**
Spring: PSY 532(2), PSY 539 (2), PSY 811, PSY 813, PSY 814, PSY 815, PSY 816, PSY 833, PSY 894* (2)
Summer: PSY 532, PSY 539, PSY 812, PSY 814, PSY 815, PSY 817, PSY 833, PSY 894*
Fall: PSY 532 (2), PSY 539 (2), PSY 811, PSY 812, PSY 813, PSY 816, 8PSY 17, PSY 818, PSY 833, PSY 894* (2)
All sections of all 500-level courses are open to all graduate students. 800-level PSY courses are open to Psychology of Leadership degree and certificate students.
*Students are registered in the Capstone course by the program per an eligible student’s request.
**Program course offerings are subject to change.
Non-Psychology Electives
The following is a comprehensive list of approved non-Psychology elective courses for the MPS-PSYLD program. Please refer to the Schedule of Courses to see if a class is offered during a given semester.
| Designation | Title | Registration Instructions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Communications Theory and Implementation | Contact Shannon Kennan, skennan@psu.edu, for permission. | ||
| Change Leadership in Health Services Organizations | Contact Crista Spratt, cus1246@psu.edu, to register. Attach your resume to the email and copy in your MPS_PSLD advisor to indicate their approval. | ||
| Human Behavior and Organizational Performance | Contact Tricia Everhart, pxm205@psu.edu, for permission. | ||
| Diversity in the Workplace | Contact Tricia Everhart, pxm205@psu.edu, for permission. | ||
| Ethical Decision Making for HR Practitioners | Contact Tricia Everhart, pxm205@psu.edu, for permission. | ||
| Full Range Leadership Development | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Diversity Leadership | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Strategic Leadership | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Communication Skills for Leaders in Groups and Organizations | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Positive Organizational Behavior and Wellbeing | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Organizational Change: Theory and Practice | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Human Resource Management | Students may register via LionPATH | ||
| Foundations in Organization Development and Change | Contact Tracey McCloskey at tem8@psu.edu for permission. | ||
| Appraising Organization Change and Development and Consulting | Contact Tracey McCloskey at tem8@psu.edu for permission. | ||
| Appreciative Inquiry | Contact Tracey McCloskey at tem8@psu.edu for permission. |