Psychology at Work (PSYC 100)

Term: 2022-2023 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Kristin Wellnitz

Educational Background:

Undergraduate Studies:

  • Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
    • Bachelor of Arts
      • Psychology
    • Minor
      • Leadership Communications
    • Concentration
      • Spanish

Graduate Studies:

  • University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
    • Master of Arts
      • Counseling and Psychology in Education
    • Specialty Areas
      • Community Agency Counseling
      • School Counseling

Credentials:

  • National Certified Counselor
  • South Dakota Post-Secondary Education Certificate

STC Position:

  • Psychology Instructor
    • December 2010-current

 

Fall 2026 Student Support Time

  • Monday
    • 8-9 p.m. TEAMS/online
  • Tuesday/Thursday
    • 10-11 a.m. - TC 202/204/TEAMS
  • Tuesday
    • 12:30-1 p.m. - TC 202/204/TEAMS
  • Wednesday
    • 1:15-1:45 p.m. - TC 202/204/TEAMS
  • Friday
    • 9:30-10:30 a.m. - TEAMS/online

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 1:35 PM - 2:50 PM (1/9/2023 - 5/5/2023) Location: SF TECH 204

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.