Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Psychology
Human and Social Studies - Psychology
Purpose and Rationale
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence in mastering, analyzing, interpreting, and understanding industrial psychological principles and methods. It aims to develop the intellectual and professional skills of the learner and prepare them for further studies.
The program focuses on enabling learners to reflect on their own psychological and human resource management applications and assess their impacts within the holistic context of industrial psychology in their daily lives. It also aims to prepare learners for further study in Industrial Psychology.
Upon completion of an Industrial Psychology honours degree, graduates may register at the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselor. This requires completing either a B Com (Industrial Psychology) or a BA (Human Resource Management) with majors in Industrial Psychology and Psychology, completing an internship in a recognized focus area, and passing a board examination.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate their competence at applying the advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of industrial psychology / human resource management correctly and reflect on the application made (problem-solving skills)###
- Plan and execute basic advanced research in the field of industrial psychology / human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on industrial psychology / human management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken (research skills)###
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology / human resource management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made (communication skills)###
- Accountably develop an advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially / regionally and locally (development of macro vision)###
- Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate basic resources and opportunities in the field of psychology / human resource management by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof (entrepreneurship)###
- Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology / human resource management (entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)###
- Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof (teamship)###
- Utilize appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-email) effectively in the industrial psychology / human resource management environment (technological and environmental literacy)###
- Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology / human resource management (explore learning strategies)###
- Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology / human resource management both on the local and national level (promoting citizenship)###
- Practise acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology / human resource management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)### and
- Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof (employment seeking skills).
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment Criteria for Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management Course
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Problem Solving Skills:
- Demonstration: The learners should showcase their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying advanced theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made.
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Research Skills:
- Planning and Execution: Learners are expected to plan and execute advanced research in the field by gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting information correctly using relevant theoretical research principles, and reflecting on the research undertaken.
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Communication Skills:
- Oral and Written Communication: Learners should effectively communicate with different role players in the field by applying theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made.
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Development of Macro-vision:
- Accountable Vision: Learners need to develop an accountable and effective advanced theoretical and practical macro-vision of economic, business, and people management at different levels.
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Entrepreneurship:
- Resource Organization: The ability to organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application.
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Self-Responsibility Skills:
- Accountability: Learners should accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management.
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Teamship:
- Social Sensitivity: Practice acceptable social sensitivity in relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation.
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Technological and Environmental Literacy:
- Management Technology: Utilize appropriate management technology effectively in the industrial psychology/human resource management environment.
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Explore Learning Strategies:
- Effective Learning: Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire various skills within the field.
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Promoting Citizenship:
- Responsible Citizenship: Promote responsible citizenship through the application of management capabilities within the field.
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Cultural and Aesthetic Sensitivity:
- Social Sensitivity: Practice acceptable social, cultural, and aesthetic sensitivity towards different role players by applying appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application.
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Employment Seeking Skills:
- Job Seeking: Demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into different sectors of the industry by applying theoretical principles and reflecting on the application.
Formative Assessment:
- Continuous assessment through various assignments, tests, and practical work.
- Self-assessment based on model answers provided.
Summative Assessment:
- Integrated assessment through a 3-hour examination in each module.
- Final mark calculation based on the average of test and exam marks.
By evaluating these criteria, learners' proficiency in industrial psychology/human resource management can be effectively assessed and developed throughout the course.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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