Course Title: PSYC 393D: Special Topics in Psychology: Diversity in the Workplace
Semester: FA2010
Days/Time: Mondays 2:00pm – 4:30pm
UMBC Facilitator: Dr. Edward Rudow, Lecturer, UMBC Psychology
Sodexo Representative: Ms. Casandra Singleton, Sodexo
Presenter(s): Various, from Sodexo – will be listed in course syllabus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course explores diversity in the workplace by focusing on an individual’s appreciation for diversity from a system perspective, his/her understanding of the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in an organization in a global economy, building competencies to work in and manage in a diverse organization and an understanding of how to bring about systemic cultural change in a diverse organization using Soxedo’s model, which involves their “10 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of Inclusion”.
This model will be studied at the individual and organizational levels. The course will consider the issue of diversity from a social psychology and ethical perspective and will provide an overview of related topics, such as HR policies and practices, the job of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) within an organization, and a look at workplace work groups from Fortune 500 companies.
This course is offered in collaboration between UMBC’s Psychology program and Sodexo. It will be facilitated by a UMBC Psychology faculty member and presentations will be provided primarily by experts in diversity from Sodexo.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: PSYC 100 and at least one other Psychology course. Recommended: PSYC 340 (Social Psychology) and/or PSYC 346 (Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology) or equivalent.
TARGETED AUDIENCE: This course is intended for 3rd and 4th year students who are interested in understanding the need for diversity within the workplace. It is also intended for students who would like to learn how to effectively bring about change. Finally, it is intended for students who want to understand their own place as diverse individuals and how they will fit into the workplace.
For more information contact:
Dr. Diane Alonso, Program Director UMBC Psychology
Email: dalonso@umbc.edu