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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
(EDP)

5003 Psychological Learning Theories
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Provides a current and comprehensive overview of theory and research related to human learning. Covers major concepts of theory, human development considerations and research to applications in the classroom and other instructional settings. Appropriate for students in all areas of graduate study.

5033 Human Development Across the Life Span
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Provides a current and comprehensive overview of development psychology. Topics range from concepts of theory and research to physical and psychological development. The emphasis is on development as a holistic process. Appropriate for students in all areas of graduate study.

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 the following: EDP 5043, C&I 5023, or C&I 5043.)

5053 Psychosocial Contexts of Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Provides theory and research related to the “informal curriculum”, defined as those aspects of school life that are separate from the traditional goal of academic achievement. Course allows students to explore personal beliefs about the goals of schooling.

5273 Child Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Course addresses classic and current conceptual methodological approaches to the social-scientific study of child development. Emphasis will include an examination of historical, theoretical, sociocultural and methodological issues central to child development.

5303 Principles and Techniques of Evaluation
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduces the study of evaluation, the development and selection of instruments, fundamental research methodology (including both quantitative and qualitative approaches), data analysis, techniques for interpreting and communicating evaluation results, and the evaluation of evaluations. Appropriate for students in Adult and Higher Education, Counseling and Educational Psychology, and Educational Leadership.

5313 Assessment and Evaluation for Classroom Teachers
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Course addresses principles and techniques necessary to develop sound assessment tools and strategies for evaluating student learning. Primary course focus will be on the creation of test items, administration procedures, classroom evaluation and the role of testing, measurement and evaluation in daily classroom practice.

5333 Adolescent Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Course addresses classic and current conceptual methodological approaches to social-scientific study of adolescent development. Emphasis will include an examination of historical, theoretical, sociocultural and methodological issues central to adolescent development.

5603 Psychology of Human Motivation
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Explores 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 in-depth 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.

6323 Advanced Psychological Assessment
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COU 5223.
Theory and application of specific instruments and techniques, including administration and scoring. Emphasis on analysis, interpretation, and integration of ability, achievement, and personality assessment results for diagnostics as well as treatment planning. Casework is required. (Formerly EDP 5323. Same as COU 6323. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: EDP 5323, EDP 6323, COU 5323, or COU 6323.)

6423 Development of Girls and Women
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Course examines the theoretical approaches of development for girls and women. Focus will be placed on: feminist theories and development; socialization of women, sociocultural factors contributing to prevalent disorders among females (anxiety and phobias, eating disorders, dealing with violence and abuse, coping with stress, etc).

6643 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EDP 5033 or EDP 5273 and EDP 5333.
Course addresses DSM classification to discuss major emotional and behavioral disorders experienced by non-adult populations. Current state of knowledge with regard to the characteristics, etiological factors, and developmental outcomes of psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence will be considered.

6733 Multicultural Assessment and Interventions
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COU 5243 or EDP 6643.
Course provides theory and research related to assessment, and intervention needs found with cultural diversity. Structured as a seminar, discussions include professional issues, trends, testing and assessment issues, intervention theories and techniques with regard to multiculturalism and cultural diversity.

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.

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