Psychological Health in the Workplace

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course moves beyond fundamentals of organizational behaviour and foundational influences from psychology to explore research and evidence-based practice of psychological health in the workplace (PHW) based on scholarly and practitioner publications. We review research evidence, best practice initiatives, and legal imperatives with a focus on Canadian contexts along with important international developments. Historical and contemporary definitions, theories, and PHW practices are traced, while also considering scientific, organizational, and societal implications. We explore workplace factors associated with psychological health and ill-health , including psychosocial hazards, framed around issues of prevention, intervention, and accommodation. Requisite Courses: BUS-2002(3) or BUS-2010(3); and BUS-2103(3) or the former PSYC-2440(3); and BUS-2210(3), BUS-2440(3), and BUS-2501(3), all with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; AND ONE OF BUS/WGS/POL-3321(3) or BUS-3410(3) or BUS-3420(3) or BUS-4450(3) or BUS-4460(3) or CRS-3240(3) or CRS-4240(3) or PSYC-3450(3), with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption) [prerequisite(s)].