Psychology at Work (PSYC 100)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Kristin WellnitzShow MyInfo popup for Kristin Wellnitz

Kristin.Wellnitz@southeasttech.edu

Educational Background:

I attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Here I received a degree in psychology, with a minor in leadership communications, and a concentration in Spanish. Following my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of South Dakota to persue a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education, with specialty areas in school and community agency counseling.

STI Position:

I am a full-time psychology instructor.

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.