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.)
Students explore capabilities of various authoring software.
Based on instructional design principles, students will develop
an interactive learning environment that includes various elements
of sound, graphics and motion.
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.)
Prerequisite: Ed. 525 or equivalent.
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.
0531. Learning Theories
and Education (3 s.h.)
This survey course covers nature of theory, the epistemological
foundations of learning, and major theories of learning. Focusing
on application in educational settings, the course includes
associationist, behaviorist, cognitive information processing,
and constructivist learning theories.
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 among other issues.
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.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 529 or equivalent; limited to
matriculated graduate students or those with permission
of instructor.
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.
0625. Intermediate Educational
Statistics (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. 525 or equivalent.
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.
0627. Introduction to
Research Design (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. 525 or equivalent.
How to design a valid research study. Emphasizes quantitative
and qualitative research design issues, internal vs external
validity, ethical issues, how to write the research report,
etc.
0629. Test Construction
and Validation (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 529 or equivalent.
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. Basic approach and components of Item
Response Theory (IRT), including introduction to the Rasch
models.
0632. Theories of Cognition (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 531 or 541, or permission
of instructor.
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.
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.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 500 and Ed. Psy.
638.
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.
0643. Development Birth
to Preschool (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 541 or permission of
the instructor.
Covers pregnancy, prenatal factors, cognitive and social development
in infancy and preschool, child care, effects of early education,
and preschool program models.
0708. ILT: Practicum
in Instructional Technology (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed.Psy. 500, Ed.Psy. 638, Ed.Psy. 639,
and 3 technology courses.
Provides for one hundred hours of hands-on experiences working
in a professional organization consistent with the student's
goals and objectives.
0735. Proseminar in Learning (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed Psy 531 or permission of instructor.
Extended treatment of selected topics in educational psychology
concentrating on issues dealing with learning and instruction.
0741. Proseminar in Human
Development (3-12 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 541 or permission of
the instructor.
Extended treatment of selected topics in human growth and development.
0825. Advanced Statistics (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed Psy 625.
A survey of statistical techniques involving both between groups
and correlational analyses. Students use SPSS to analyze data.
0826. Multivariate Research
Methods (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 625.
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 (SPSS) to analyze data.
0827. Advanced Analysis
of Variance (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 625. Limited to matriculated
doctoral students or those with permission of instructor.
Emphasizes parametric analyses of variance and covariance,
and their nonparametric analogs. Students use computer library
programs (SPSS) to analyze data.
0831. Topical Seminar
in Learning (3-12 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 531 and
541.
Advanced seminar in selected topics in educational psychology
involving critical analysis and application of current research
with implications for future trends.
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 (3-9 s.h.)
Limited to those elevated to candidacy.