Psychology at Work (PSYC 100)

Term: 2021-2022 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Kristin Wellnitz

Educational Background:

Kristin Wellnitz earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, with a minor in Leadership Communications and a concentration in Spanish. She went on to complete a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education at the University of South Dakota, specializing in School and Community Agency Counseling. Kristin is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has served  as a full-time Psychology Instructor at Southeast Technical College since December 2010. 

 

STC Position:

Full-time Psychology Instructor

 

Spring 2026 Student Support Hours:

  • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Monday/Wednesday - 1:15-1:45 p.m.
  • Monday evening - online/TEAMS
  • Friday morning - online/TEAMS
  • Other times by appointment

 

Description

Explores how behavioral principles and practices of psychology can be applied in the workplace to help students understand situational as well as individual factors that contribute to workplace behavior. Helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as providing students opportunities for personal reflection in order to prepare them for the realities of the work world. Emphasizes the practical implications of issues such as customer and interpersonal relations, motivation, leadership, learning, development and problem-solving, and stress, attitudes and productivity. The course is designed to help students be successful in today's world of work.