APSY 4211 Psychology of Work
Work is one of the central roles in life, encompassing much of our time, energy, and effort. Applied psychology has a deep foundation in the psychology of work, which represents a key context for people to interact socially and economically with their communities. In this course, students will learn how psychology can be used to enhance knowledge of the role of work in career development, organizational life in the private and public sectors, and within broader social and political contexts. Students will also explore the impact of the future of work on individuals and communities, and the ways in which the psychology of work can inform meaning, purpose, and social justice.
Course overview
- Department
- Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Applied Psychology (APSY) course (three electives required in total) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Transformative Educational Studies: Major electives — approved Applied Psychology and Education options (Class of 2025–2027 approved list) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Organization Studies and Human Capital focus area (three courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.31 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 9
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | David Blustein | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 30 |
| Fall 2025 | David Blustein | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 23 of 30 |
| Spring 2025 | Paul White | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 35 |
| Fall 2024 | David Blustein | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 35 |
| Spring 2024 | David Blustein | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 32 of 34 |
| Fall 2023 | David Blustein | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 of 35 |
| Spring 2023 | Whitney Erby | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 35 |
| Fall 2022 | David Blustein | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 25 of 29 |
| Spring 2022 | Alekzander Davila | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 34 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01