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Credits: 1 to 3.
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Credits: 3.
A life span survey of human growth and development beginning at conception and ending with death. Students will have the opportunity to apply general principles in appropriate educational settings. (S)
EDF 3115 Child Development for Inclusive Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: department permission for freshman/sophomore-level students.
Examines psychological theories and research on typical and atypical development and their application in general education classrooms that include children with sensory, mental, emotional, and learning disabilities and gifted and talented children.
Credits: 3.
Development of the young adolescent between the ages of ten and fifteen.
Credits: 3; Prereq: department permission for freshman/sophomore-level students.
The special role that the adolescent plays in total development. Emphasis is on the psychological development of the adolescent in the school.
Credits: 3.
Introduces the application of psychology to the problems of education in a variety of educational settings. It examines the theoretical and applied aspects of learning, motivation, human development, personality, and measurement and evaluation. (S) (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDF 4430.
Addresses the basic tenets of educational research design, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches to investigating educational phenomena; learn the information needed to understand the educational research process.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: department permission.
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Credits: 3; Prereq: EDF 3210
Examines cognitive science that explains learning in educational contexts. Specifically, reviewing memory, attention, thinking, and problem solving (all in classroom or applied settings). Special attention is paid to the connections between research and everyday phenomena; designed to help students apply course material to enhance their lives.
EDF 4430 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: department permission for freshman/sophomore-level students.
The basic principles and methods of measurement, evaluation and test construction.
EDF 4440 Program Evaluation in Educational Settings
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDF 4430
Provides an overview to the skills and methods required to assess the effectiveness and impact of educational programs and institutions. Program evaluation in the broader setting of the social sciences is first presented, followed by evaluation readings and activities tailored specifically to educational settings.
EDF 4470 Survey Research Methods in Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDF 4430
Provides an overview of the theory and application of survey research methods, with special emphasis on conducting survey research in educational settings. The full process of survey research is presented, including design, implementation, analysis, and data management.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits.
For undergraduate students of junior/senior status who wish to explore areas of inquiry in psychological, social, or philosophical foundations of education, or research or measurement, under faculty guidance.
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EDH 3410 Introduction to Education Policy
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDF 3604.
Introduces education policy and analysis that explores: the history and purpose of education policy, key federal and state policies impacting K12 and higher education, and theoretical and conceptual approaches to policy analysis.
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Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
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MHS 4451 Peer Facility Alcohol Education
Credits: 3.
Designed for Teaching Assistants for alcohol abuse.
Credits: 2 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 8 credits. Prereq: department permission.
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Credits: 3.
Presentations, discussions and experiential activities for making effective life plans and adjustments are covered.
SDS 3430 Family and Community Involvement in Education
Credits: 3.
Examines existing models and practices for enhancing family-school-community interaction with emphasis on communication, conflict resolution and climate-building skill development.
SDS 3480 Student Development in a University Setting
Credits: 2; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
Available to selected undergraduate students only. Examines factors affecting student growth and development in the university setting, current problems facing students, and the use of group processes and leadership training in solving problems and facilitating growth.
Credits: 2.
General information of effects and problems associated with alcohol and other drug abuse.
Credits: 3.
Overview of theories and methods of stress and anxiety control and reduction.
SDS 4410 Interpersonal Communication Skills
Credits: 3.
The application of basic principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on the affective dimensions. Attention is given to using basic counseling strategies and psychological techniques as an aid to effective communication.
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