2013-29

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2012

Senate Motion #2013-29

Motion Introduced by:         Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
                                                Arnold Maltz, Chair
 
Date of First Reading:          January 28, 2013
 
Date of Second Reading:      February 18, 2013
 
Title of Motion:                     

Request from the College of Technology and Innovation - Department of Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management – for the name change of an undergraduate degree - from BS in Applied Psychology to BS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
 
Action Requested:

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Technology and Innovation - Department of Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management – for the name change of an undergraduate degree - from BS in Applied Psychology to BS in Industrial and Organizational  Psychology.

Rationale:

The Applied Psychology program at the Polytechnic Campus has always seen low enrollment at the undergraduate level. The program's focus is on how humans interact with both other humans and new innovations in technology, including the underlying psychological processes as related to providing innovation in system design and training. This matches well with the proposed name. The new name reflects recognized branches of the field and is expected to increase enrollment.