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:

Kristin attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. She received a degree in Psychology, with a minor in Leadership Communications, and a concentration in Spanish. Following her undergraduate degree, she attended the University of South Dakota to pursue a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education, with specialty areas in School and Community Agency Counseling. Kristin is also a Nationally Certified Counselor.

 

STC Position:

Full-time Psychology Instructor

 

Fall 2025 Student Support Hours:

• Monday - 2-3 p.m.
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - 10-11 a.m.
• Monday evening - 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.