Courses
Educational Psychology
5499.ILT: Instructional
Technology and Learning (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0500.
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.
5501. ILT: Multimedia
Learning (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0501.
Provides conceptual discussion and hands-on exploration of
technology applications including graphic, photographic, multimedia,
audio, and video materials.
5502. ILT: Desktop Publishing
and Web Design (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0502.
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.
5505. ILT: Authoring
Systems (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0505.
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.
5523. Introduction to
Educational Psychology (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0523.
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.
5529. Tests and Measurements (3
s.h.)
Formerly 0529
Prerequisite: Ed. 5325 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.
5531. Learning Theories
and Education (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0531
This survey course covers the 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.
5541. Concepts in Human
Development (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0541.
Covers the major theoretical orientations and methodological
approaches to human development. 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.
5551. Introduction to
Program Evaluation (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0550.
Methods and approaches to evaluation; planning and conducting
evaluations; problems confronting the evaluator; professional
issues.
8621. Academic Assessment and Remediation (4
s.h.)
Formerly: 0621
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 5529 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 reading, mathematics, spelling, and written expression, together with practical corrective techniques. Emphasis on prescriptive teaching and monitoring of intervention effectiveness using curriculum-based measures.
8625. Intermediate Educational
Statistics (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0625.
Prerequisite: Ed. 5325 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.
8627. Introduction to
Research Design (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0627.
Prerequisite: Ed. 5325 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.
8629. Test Construction
and Validation (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0629.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 5529 or equivalent.
Students will plan, develop, construct, revise, and 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.
8638. Seminar in Instructional
Theories (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0638.
Examines contemporary instructional theories and models. Includes
consideration of variousconceptions of the learner and the
instructional process.
8639. Instructional Design
and Development (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0639.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 5499 and Ed. Psy.
8638.
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.
8735. Proseminar in Learning (3
s.h.)
Formerly 0735.
Prerequisite: Ed Psy 5531 or permission of instructor.
Extended treatment of selected topics in educational psychology
concentrating on issues dealing with learning and instruction.
8741. Proseminar in Human
Development (3-12 s.h.)
Formerly 0741.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 5541 or permission of
the instructor.
Extended treatment of selected topics in human growth and development.
8825. Advanced Statistics (3
s.h.)
Formerly 0825
Prerequisite: Ed Psy 8625.
A survey of statistical techniques involving both between groups
and correlational analyses. Students use SPSS to analyze data.
8826. Multivariate Research
Methods (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0826.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 8625.
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.
8827. Advanced Analysis
of Variance (3 s.h.)
Formerly 0827.
Prerequisite: Ed. Psy. 8625. 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.
8960. Seminar Series:
Problems in Educational Psychology (3, 6 or 9
s.h.)
Formerly 0985.
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.
8970. Seminar Series:
Problems in Educational Psychology (3 ,6 or 9
s.h.)
Formerly 0986.
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.
8980. Seminar Series:
Problems in Educational Psychology (3, 6 or 9
s.h.)
Formerly 0987.
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.
9287. ILT: Practicum in Instructional Technology (3 s.h.) Formerly 0708. Prerequisite: Ed.Psy. 500, Ed.Psy. 8638, Ed.Psy. 8639, 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.
9982. Independent Study
in Educational Psychology (1-6 s.h.)
Formerly 0989.
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.
9996. Master's Thesis
in Educational Psychology (6 s.h.)
Formerly 0997.
Limited to those who plan to complete the master's degree by
writing a thesis.
9991. Apprenticeship in Educational Psychology (3-12 s.h.)
Formerly 0981.
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.
9999. Dissertation in Educational Psychology (3-9 s.h.)
Formerly 0999.
Limited to those elevated to candidacy.