COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
(EDP)

5003 Psychological Learning Theories
(3-0) 3 hours credit
A comprehensive analysis of human learning through an examination of major concepts and results of research on how learning occurs; also, the mental processes involved in learning and the application of these principles

5033 Human Development Across the Life Span
(3-0) 3 hours credit
A study of major theories and issues related to developmental change across the life span, including implications for education and counseling

5043 Classroom Management and Motivation
(3-0) 3 hours credit
A detailed investigation of various theories and models of classroom management and motivation. Topics include behavior modification, assertive discipline, control theory, and the concept of the democratic classroom. (Credit can be earned for only one of C&I 5023, C&I 5043, and EDP 5043.)

5303 Principles and Techniques of Evaluation
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Introduction to program evaluation and the development and analysis of instruments, including implications for education and counseling

5603 Psychology of Human Motivation
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor
This course is designed to explore Human Motivation in a biopsychosocial context. Some of the goals of the course are to understand the evolution of various theories of motivation and to understand the influence of factors such as culture, race, emotion, etc. on human motivation. This course will synthesize research on motivation to provide an indepth psychological inquiry into human motivation to facilitate the understanding of what motivates people to do what they do. Appropriate for students in Adult and Higher Education, Counseling and Educational Psychology, and Educational Leadership

6953 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree

6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.