PSY 5400 - Psychology of Safety

The purpose of this course is to teach students about current research and trends in the psychology of safety. Students review, critically analyze and discuss current trends in safety research, including behavior-based safety, injury/illness prevention and other relevant topics. Students receive training in the application of behavioral principles to solve specific safety problems in organizations through changing behavior and improving performance.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3440 with a grade of “B” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Pre-Psychology or Behavioral Science; masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.

Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.