Courses
Educational Psychology
0500-ILT: Instructional Technology and Learning 3 s.h
Introduces characteristics and applications of basic instructional and computer technology in the teaching-learning process. Studnets will gain hands-on experience in the use of computer and adaptive and/or augmentative hardware and software.
0501-ILT: Multimedia Learning 3 s.h.
Provides conceptual discussion and hands-on exploration of technology applications including graphic, photographic, multimedia, audio, and video materials.
0502-ILT: Desktop Publishing and Web Design 3 s.h.
Presents elements of effective design characteristics for written and web pages will be discussed. Web page maintenance will also be presented. Students will create documents and web pages using appropriate software applications.
0503-ILT: Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Problems 3 s.h
Provides students with hands-on experience in solving the problems concerning hardware and software installation in the school or training laboratory. Both Macintosh and PC platforms will be covered.
0504-ILT: Distributed Learning 3 s.h.
Examines instructional principles and applications of telecommunications, distributed education and video-conferencing. Identifies current trends, applications, and integration of the Internet and local area networks in the acquisition and transmission of information and teaching.
0505-ILT: Authoring Systems 3 s.h.
Explores capabilities of various authoring software and produce extensive multimedia programs using current authoring systems. Emphasis will be on the various elements of sound, graphics and motion, which comprise interactive learning and information environments.
0506-ILT: Administration of Instructional Technology Systems 3 s.h.
Explores capabilities of various authoring software and produce extensive multimedia programs using current authoring systems. Emphasis will be on the various elements of sound, graphics and motion, which comprise interactive learning and information environments.
0523-Introduction to Educational Psychology 3 s.h.
The application of psychological theories to the learning processes and development of children and adolescents including the principles and procedures of assessment and evaluation as they relate to academic achivement and to teaching-learning activities. The primary objective is to facilitate a clear understanding of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development as they related to the principles of learning and teaching.
0529-Tests and Measurements 3 s.h.
An introduction to tests and measurements. Reliability, validity, interpretation of standardized test manuals. Survey of standardized aptitude, achievement, and personality tests. Students learn how to construct valid classroom tests.
Prerequisite: Ed. 525 or equivalent
0531-Human Learning and Cognition 3 s.h.
A survey of major theories, processes, and issues in learning and instruction. Topics include: conceptual development, memory, language-communications, social cognition and the attribution process.
0541-Concepts in Human Development 3 s.h.
Covers the major theoretical orientations and methodological approaches. Uses a life-span approach to cognitive, social, and physical development, genetic influences, parental influences, language and perceptual development, intelligence, peer influences, parenting practices, moral development, and the development of gender identity.
0550-Introduction to Program Evaluation 3 s.h.
Methods and approaches to evaluation; planning and conducting evaluations; problems confronting the evaluator; professional issues.
0621-Diagnostic and Corrective Techniques in Basic School Subjects 4 s.h.
A survey of standardized and informal techniques for analyzing academic difficulties in arithmetic, reading, spelling, and written and oral expression, together with practical corrective techniques regarding teaching. Emphasis on prescriptive teaching.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 529 or equivalent; limited to matriculated graduate students or those with permission of in
0625-Intermediate Educational Statistics 3 s.h.
Survey of issues, problems, and approaches involved in using ANOVA, correlational, and nonparametric procedures. Emphasizes guidelines for selecting statistical tests, computer-aided computation, and interpretation of results.
Prerequisite: Ed. 525 or equivalent
0627-Introduction to Research Design 3 s.h.
How to design a valid research study. Emphasizes experimental research design issues (control strategies, models, sources of invalidity).
Prerequisite: Ed. 525 or equivalent
0629-Test Construction and Validation 3 s.h.
Students will plan, develop, construct, revise, validate an instrument. Methods for assessing reliability and validity (especially construct validity) are emphasized. Item analysis techniques are included.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 529 or equivalent
0632-Theories of Cognition 3 s.h.
A survey of major theories, processes, and contemporary issues in cognition. Topics included are conceptual processes, creativity and problem solving, memory, knowledge representation, language and communication processes.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 531 or 541, or permission of instructor
0638-Seminar in Instructional Theories 3 s.h.
Examines contemporary instructional theories and models. Includes consideration of various conceptions of the learner and the instructional process.
0639-Instructional Design and Development 3 s.h.
Covers strategies and techniques for creating or modifying instructional resources. Empasis will be given to instructional design models for the systematic design of instruction, including adaptive and/or augmentative technoloogy. Students will employ a specific instructional design model and apply select instructional theories in the design of an instructional unit.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Ed. Psy. 500 and Ed. Psh. 638
0643-Development Birth to Preschool 3 s.h.
Covers pregnancy, prenatal factors, cognitive and social development in infancy and preschool, day care, effects of early education, and preschool program models.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 541 or permission of the instructor
0708-ILT: Practicum in Instructional Technology 3 s.h.
Provides for one hundred hours of hands-on experiences working in a professional organization consistent with the student's goals and objectives.
Prerequisite: Ed.Psy. 500, Ed.Psy. 638, Ed.Psy. 639, and 3 technology courses
0735-Proseminar in Learning 3 s.h.
Extended treatment of selected topics in educational psychology concentrating on issues dealing with learning and instruction.
Prerequisite: Ed Psy 531 or permission of instructor
0741-Proseminar in Human Development 3-12 s.h.
Extended treatment of selected topics in human growth and development.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 541 or permission of the instructor
0825-Advanced Statistics 3 s.h.
A survey of statistical techniques involving both between groups and correlational analyses.
Prerequisite: Ed Psy 625
0826-Multivariate Research Methods 3 s.h.
Limited to matriculated doctoral students or those with permission of instructor. A survey of multivariate data analysis procedures, with a focus on parametric techniques. Students use computer library programs (e.g., BMDP, SPSS) to analyze data.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 625
0827-Advanced Analysis of Variance 3 s.h.
Emphasizes parametric analyses of variance and covariance, and their nonparametric analogs. Students use computer library programs (e.g., BMDP, SPSS) to analyze data.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 625. Limited to matriculated doctoral students or those with permission of instructor
0831-Topical Seminar in Learning 3-12 s.h.
Advanced seminar in selected topics in educational psychology involving critical analysis and application of current research with implications for future trends.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Ed. Psy. 531 and 541
0981-Apprenticeship in Educational Psychology 3-12 s.h.
Limited to matriculated doctoral students and those with departmental approval. Supervised apprenticeship in an educational activity central to educational psychology. Examples of possible apprenticeships are: research apprenticeship, educational program evaluation apprenticeship, educational product development apprenticeship, and teaching apprenticeship.
0985-Seminar Series: Problems in Educational Psychology 3, 6 or 9 s.h.
Limited to matriculated doctoral students and those with permission of instructor. Specified problems, research, and practice in educational psychology. May be repeated for credit when approved by the instructor. Specific offerings change from semester to semester; contact Department for current offerings.
0986-Seminar Series: Problems in Educational Psychology 3, 6 or 9 s.h.
Limited to matriculated doctoral students and those with permission of instructor. Specified problems, research, and practice in educational psychology. May be repeated for credit when approved by the instructor. Specific offerings change from semester to semester; contact Department for current offerings.
0987-Seminar Series: Problems in Educational Psychology 3, 6 or 9 s.h.
Specified problems, research, and practice in educational psychology. May be repeated for credit when approved by the instructor. Specific offerings change from semester to semester; contact Department for current offerings.
0989-Independent Study in Educational Psychology 1-6 s.h.
Limited to matriculated doctoral students and those with permission of instructor. A course intended to meet the needs of students who desire to carry on individual investigation.
0997-Master's Thesis in Educational Psychology 6 s.h.
Limited to those who plan to complete the master's degree by writing a thesis.
0998-Master's Thesis in Educational Psychology 6 s.h.
Limited to those who plan to complete the master's degree by writing a thesis.
0999-Dissertation in Educational Psychology