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Counselling & Psychology

PSY 309 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits
Industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour
in work settings. It focuses on applying psychological theories to enhance employees’
satisfaction, wellbeing, and productivity in the workplace. This introductory course covers a
wide range of I-O psychology topics, including job analysis, recruitment and selection,
performance appraisal, training and development, group behaviour, employee satisfaction,
motivation, leadership, workplace stress, and research methods. Upon the completion of this
course, students are expected to have a solid grasp of the basics of I-O psychology.

PSY 310 Advanced Cognitive Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to engage students in exploring the unique characteristics of human
mind’s functioning and provide students with an in-depth understanding of specific topics in
cognitive psychology by reviewing classics articles in the field. Specific topics in cognitive
psychology are introduced through discussion on related theories and issues. Students are
expected to be capable of understanding research studies in cognitive psychology and their
findings and implications to human cognition.

PSY 311-2 Research Internship
2 Terms; 6 Credits
Research Internship aims to provide an opportunity for students to familiarize themselves
with research procedures and settings, develop a researcher’s mindset, and prepare for doing
an individual research project. By actively participating in ongoing research projects led by the
departmental teaching staff, students will gain hands-on research experience and transferrable
working skills. They will also have opportunities to apply and consolidate their research skills
acquired from the preceding research courses.

PSY 320 Motivation and Learning
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims at introducing theories and empirical studies in exploring human
motivation and learning. Concerning motivation-related themes, the course covers various
topics in drives, instincts, needs, goals, self-regulation, emotion etc. In addition, the course is
aimed at developing students’ abilities to explore people’s conceptual or behavioural changes
from the perspective of their motivation. In lectures and tutorials, students are encouraged to
apply motivational theories to the local context and their daily lives.

PSY 330 Advanced Social Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits
As an advanced course, this course will be conducted in a seminar setting, and students
are expected to
a) understand further in depth some important phenomena or issues, ideas, theories,

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