 | | Course ID: | EPSY 2001S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving for Life | Course
Description: | A sequence of experiences leading to increased personal creative
behavior and critical thinking with an emphasis on service-
learning for nurturing creative talent in elementary-aged
students. | | Athena Title: | Critical Creative Thinking | | Nontraditional Format: | One course period will be held at UGA. A second course period
will be held at a local elementary school. The field work with
students at a local elementary school is incorporated as a
service-learning component. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 2130E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Exploring Learning and Teaching | Course
Description: | Future educators will understand how opportunities, access, and engagement intersect to contribute to P-12 student success. Educators will explore key aspects of learning and teaching, reflect on their own learning processes and those of others, and apply their knowledge to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of P-12 students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. | | Athena Title: | Explore Learning and Teaching | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2130H, EDUC 2130, EPSY 2130 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDUC(EPSY) 2130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Exploring Learning and Teaching | Course
Description: | Future educators will understand how opportunities, access, and engagement intersect to contribute to P-12 student success. Educators will explore key aspects of learning and teaching, reflect on their own learning processes and those of others, and apply their knowledge to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of P-12 students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. | | Athena Title: | Exploring Learning Teaching | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2130E, EPSY 2130H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 2130L. 1-3 hours. 2-6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Exploring Teaching and Learning Practicum | Course
Description: | An early community or school field experience for students who
wish to engage in clinical experience. Provides an option to
satisfy elements of the university's experiential learning
requirement for undergraduates. | | Athena Title: | Explor Teach and Learn Pract | | Nontraditional Format: | This course is designed with a 10-hour, 20-hour, or 30-hour
field experience component and can be used to satisfy aspects
of the university's experiential learning requirement for
undergraduates. Each credit is worth 10 field hours. Students
will respond to the questions raised under the course objectives
through the submission of a comprehensive paper. | | Corequisite: | EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 2130H or EPSY 2130E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 2130H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Exploring Learning and Teaching (Honors) | Course
Description: | Future educators will understand how opportunities, access, and engagement intersect to contribute to P-12 student success. Educators will explore key aspects of learning and teaching, reflect on their own learning processes and those of others, and apply their knowledge to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of P-12 students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. | | Athena Title: | Exploring Learn and Teach Hon | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDUC 2130, EPSY 2130, EPSY 2130E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 3010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Child and Adolescent Development for Education | Course
Description: | Cognitive, sociocultural, emotional, and moral development from
infancy through adolescence, with particular emphasis placed on
developmental issues in the context of educational settings. | | Athena Title: | Child and Adolescent Develop | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 3010S, EPSY 3010H | | Prerequisite: | Any course with EPSY, PSYC, ECHD, or CHFD prefix | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 3010S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Child and Adolescent Development for Education | Course
Description: | Cognitive, sociocultural, emotional, and moral development from
infancy through adolescence, with particular emphasis placed on
developmental issues in the context of service-learning in an
educational setting. | | Athena Title: | Child and Adolescent Develop | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 3010, EPSY 3010H | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course
or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course
objectives.
Students will be involved in the planning and implementation
of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom.
Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for
approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time. | | Prerequisite: | Any course with EPSY, PSYC, ECHD, or CHFD prefix | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 3010H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Child and Adolescent Development for Education (Honors) | Course
Description: | Child and adolescent development is examined in-depth from an
educational perspective. Cognitive, emotional, moral, and social
aspects of development are emphasized. | | Athena Title: | Child and Adolescent Develop H | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 3010, EPSY 3010S | | Prerequisite: | Any course with prefix EPSY, PSYC, ECHD, or CHFD and permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 3200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Child Development and Teaching in the Sciences | Course
Description: | Students in this course will use developmental science to explore the foundations of early child development. These principles will be applied to P-5 science education, with special emphasis on best teaching practices in the sciences, such as agricultural science education. | | Athena Title: | Child Develop and Teach in Sci | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 3500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Psychology of Habit | Course
Description: | The psychology of habit formation and change. Students learn how habitual behavior relates to goals, intentions, and self-control. Students apply habits principles to their daily lives to support academic success, health, and well-being. | | Athena Title: | Psychology of Habit | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 3600-3600L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being | Course
Description: | A study of the science and practice of health and well-being, which is situated within the field of positive psychology. Students engage in a series of evidence-based practices designed to develop skills and habits supporting health and well-being. Students work on building conditions enabling a person to flourish. | | Athena Title: | Science of Well-Being | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4000/6000. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Independent Study in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Independent study agreed upon by the student and sponsoring professor. | | Athena Title: | INDEP STUDY ED PSY | | Nontraditional Format: | Prior arrangement with professor is made for course work assignment and hours to be completed. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4010H. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Research-Based Experiences in Educational Psychology (Honors) | Course
Description: | Through lectures and field-based experiences, students will
learn the foundations of educational psychology research.
Students will learn about practical research methods and engage
in empirical projects related to assessment and intervention
practice. The course will be valuable to students wishing to
pursue graduate degrees in education and psychology. | | Athena Title: | Research-Based Exp Ed Psyc H | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4010 | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will spend one hour per week in lecture and two hours
for each credit hour that they sign up for engaged in applied
research. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department and permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4010. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Research-Based Experiences in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Through lectures and field-based experiences, students will
learn the foundations of educational psychology research.
Students will learn about practical research methods and engage
in empirical projects related to assessment and intervention
practice. The course will be valuable to students wishing to
pursue graduate degrees in education and psychology. | | Athena Title: | Research-Based Exp in Ed Psyc | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4010H | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will spend one hour per week in lecture and two hours
for each credit hour that they sign up for engaged in applied
research. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4011/6011. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Human Development for Education | Course
Description: | The interactive influences of biology, family, culture, and extended environment on children's and adolescents' emotional, social, and cognitive development during the school years. The implications of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance development. | | Athena Title: | Development for Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4011E or EPSY 6010, EPSY 6010E, EPSY 6011E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4011E/6011E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Human Development for Education | Course
Description: | The interactive influences of biology, family, culture, and extended environment on children's and adolescents' emotional, social, and cognitive development during the school years. The implications of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance development. | | Athena Title: | Development for Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4011 or EPSY 6010, EPSY 6010E, EPSY 6011 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4020/6020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom and Beyond | Course
Description: | Theories and practices are examined that focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) among educators, children, and youth in diverse contexts. Students will examine pre-kindergarten through high school SEL programs and consider not only school-based approaches but community-based and youth empowerment approaches. | | Athena Title: | SEL in Diverse Contexts | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | EPSY 3010 or EPSY 3010S or EPSY 3010H | | Graduate Prerequisite: | EPSY 6010 or EPSY 6010E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4061E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Motivational Foundations for Education | Course
Description: | Psychological theory, research, and principles of motivation applied to instruction and achievement. Motivational constructs are considered in formal and informal educational settings. Motivation is studied through a cultural lens within a global multicultural context, with focus on race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. | | Athena Title: | Motivational Foundations Edu | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4061, EPSY 4061H | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4061H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Motivational Foundations for Education (Honors) | Course
Description: | Psychological theory, research, and principles of motivation
applied to instruction and achievement. Motivational constructs
are considered in formal and informal educational settings.
Motivation is studied through a cultural lens within a global
multicultural context with focus on race/ethnicity, gender, and
sexual orientation. | | Athena Title: | Motivational Found for Educ H | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4061, EPSY 4061E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4061. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Motivational Foundations for Education | Course
Description: | Psychological theory, research, and principles of motivation
applied to instruction and achievement. Motivational constructs
are considered in formal and informal educational settings.
Motivation is studied through a cultural lens within a global
multicultural context with focus on race/ethnicity, gender, and
sexual orientation. | | Athena Title: | Motivational Foundations Educ | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4061E, EPSY 4061H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4070/6070. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Prevention and Intervention with School-Age Youth | Course
Description: | Development, prevention, and intervention approaches for social,
emotional, and behavioral problems that occur with children and
adolescents, with particular attention to the school context. | | Athena Title: | INTERVENT IN SCHOOL | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4060 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4170/6170. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Psychology of Race and Racism | Course
Description: | Theories, policies, and practices are examined that focus on the
psychology of race and racism in education. Student will
deconstruct the impact race and racism has on the experiences of
students, families, and educators in schools. A course goal is
to support students’ race-consciousness and proactive engagement
to address racial equity in schools. | | Athena Title: | Ed Psych of Race and Racism | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4170E or EPSY 6170E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4170E/6170E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Psychology of Race and Racism | Course
Description: | Theories, policies, and practices are examined that focus on the
psychology of race and racism in education. Student will
deconstruct the impact race and racism has on the experiences of
students, families, and educators in schools. A course goal is to
support students’ race-consciousness and proactive engagement to
address racial equity in schools. | | Athena Title: | Ed Psych of Race and Racism | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4170 or EPSY 6170 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4240E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | Course
Description: | Primary psychiatric disorders affecting school-age children and
the behavioral difficulties that might qualify a child for
psychological services. The DSM-5 classification system and
diagnostic criteria are presented. | | Athena Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4240, EPSY 4240H | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4240H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology (Honors) | Course
Description: | Etiology and typical behaviors of children with major
psychological and psychiatric disorders, including ADHD,
conduct disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, the
pervasive developmental disorders, and learning disorders.
Special emphasis is given to diagnostic criteria. Impact of
these disorders on schooling is also discussed. | | Athena Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology H | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4240, EPSY 4240E | | Prerequisite: | (PSYC 4220 or PSYC 4220E or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 3010 or EPSY 3010S or EPSY 3010H or HDFS 2950-2950L) and permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4240. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | Course
Description: | Primary psychiatric disorders affecting school-age children and
the behavioral difficulties that might qualify a child for
psychological services. The DSM-5 classification system and
diagnostic criteria are presented. | | Athena Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4240E, EPSY 4240H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4310/6310. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Prevention and Remediation of Classroom Behavior Problems | Course
Description: | Prevention and management of classroom behavior problems using behavioral, humanistic, and motivational strategies. Focuses on prevention of problem behaviors through effective teaching and classroom design. | | Athena Title: | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4470/6470. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Special topics in educational psychology for
undergraduate/master's level students. | | Athena Title: | Special Topics in EPSY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4470E or EPSY 6470E | | Nontraditional Format: | Format may be traditional seminar format or hybrid/blended (less
than 50% online). | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4470E/6470E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Special topics in educational psychology for
undergraduate/master's level students. | | Athena Title: | Special Topics in EPSY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 4470 or EPSY 6470 | | Nontraditional Format: | Delivery mode is both synchronous and asynchronous. Course
design requires collaboration with other students. There are no
face-to-face meetings. E-mail once per week minimum. Discussion
boards are 20 percent of the sessions for asynchronous
sessions. 80 percent of course will be live online meeting
synchronously in Horizon Wimba. | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 5110E/7110E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Characteristics of Gifted Children and Youth | Course
Description: | Psychological characteristics of gifted learners with an
overview of empirical and theoretical literature in the field
of gifted education. | | Athena Title: | CHARAC GIFTED CHILD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7110 | | Prerequisite: | Honors student or fourth-year student status | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 5120E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Autism spectrum disorder and other related disorders, with an emphasis on early identification, diagnosis, etiological, theories, and treatment approaches, both traditional and controversial. The course will also cover the stigmatization of autism and methods for being better consumers of information related to autism in the lay and scientific media. Readings will involve classic reading and current empirical literature, as well as information from the popular media. | | Athena Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 5120, EPSY 7120 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 5120/7120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Autism spectrum disorders and other related disorders with an
emphasis on early identification, diagnosis, etiological
theories, and treatment approaches, both traditional and
controversial. Readings will involve classic reading and current
empirical literature. | | Athena Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 5120E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6010E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Human Development for Education | Course
Description: | The interactive influences of biology, family, culture, and
extended environment on children's emotional, social, and
cognitive development during the school years. The implications
of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and
learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance
development. | | Athena Title: | Develop for Educ | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6010, EPSY 4011, EPSY 6011, EPSY 4011E, EPSY 6011E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Human Development for Education | Course
Description: | The interactive influences of biology, family, culture, and extended environment on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development during the school years. The implications of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance development. | | Athena Title: | Develop for Educ | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6010E, EPSY 4011, EPSY 6011, EPSY 4011E, EPSY 6011E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6060. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Motivation for Education | Course
Description: | Current theory and research in motivation and motivational processes. The goal is to help students develop a foundational understanding of motivational constructs in the educational setting. | | Athena Title: | Motivation | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6060E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6060E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Motivation for Education | Course
Description: | Current theory and research in motivation and motivational
processes. The goal is to help students develop a foundational
understanding of motivational constructs in the educational
setting. | | Athena Title: | MOTIVATION | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6060 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6240. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | Course
Description: | The primary psychiatric disorders affecting school-age children
and the behavioral difficulties that might qualify a child for
psychological services. The DSM-5 classification system and
diagnostic criteria are presented. | | Athena Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6240E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6240E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | Course
Description: | The primary psychiatric disorders affecting school-age children
and the behavioral difficulties that might qualify a child for
psychological services. The DSM-5 classification system and
diagnostic criteria are presented. | | Athena Title: | Abnormal Child Psychology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6240 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to School Psychology and School-Based Services | Course
Description: | History, functions, duties, and responsibilities of psychologists in schools and other applied settings serving children, adolescents, and families relative to schooling issues. Roles of school psychologists in special education diagnosis and placement and other service delivery models in schools. | | Athena Title: | INTRO SCH PSYCH | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6720. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Practicum In School Psychology | Course
Description: | Practicum in school-based learning and immersion experiences for
beginning students, jointly supervised by school- and
university-based supervisors. | | Athena Title: | MASTER PRAC SCH PSY | | Nontraditional Format: | Students are jointly supervised by school-based psychologists in
area schools and in group supervision with university-based
faculty. Individual supervision is arranged as needed. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EPSY 6300 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6800E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Cognition for Education | Course
Description: | Cognitive psychology as applied to education. Cognitive
theories, models, and processes are applied to the teaching and
learning of school skills and content areas. Processes such as
attention, critical thinking, concept formation, language,
memory, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive psychology
principles are used to examine and refine instructional methods. | | Athena Title: | COGNITION | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6800 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6800. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Cognition for Education | Course
Description: | Cognitive psychology as applied to education. Cognitive theories, models, and processes are applied to the teaching and learning of school skills and content areas. Processes such as attention, critical thinking, concept formation, language, memory, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive psychology principles are used to examine and refine instructional methods. | | Athena Title: | Cognition | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6800E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6990. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Seminar in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Seminar in educational psychology dealing with review of research projects and literature critiques. | | Athena Title: | Master's Seminar in Ed Psych | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6990E | | Nontraditional Format: | Lecture/discussion pertaining to selected educational psychology topics. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 6990E. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Seminar in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Seminar in educational psychology dealing with review of
research projects and literature critiques. | | Athena Title: | Master's Seminar in Ed Psych | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6990 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | MASTER'S RESEARCH | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program
of study. | | Athena Title: | GRAD STUDENT SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7060E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth | Course
Description: | Measurement of intellectual and creative abilities for
identification and evaluation, with a focus on administering
and scoring the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking; assessment
of abilities in special populations of the gifted. | | Athena Title: | Assessment of Gifted Children | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7060 | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7060. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth | Course
Description: | Measurement of intellectual and creative abilities for identification and evaluation, with a focus on administering and scoring the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking; assessment of abilities in special populations of the gifted. | | Athena Title: | Assessment of Gifted Children | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7060E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Assessment of Cognitive, Adaptive, and Academic Abilities | Course
Description: | The measurement of intellectual, academic, and adaptive behavior development, and screening. | | Athena Title: | Cognitive Assessment | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7060 or EPSY 7060E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7100L. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Individual Assessment Practicum | Course
Description: | An intensive applied practicum that aligns with the content
taught in Individual Assessment of Development but allows
students to master the administration of cognitive, achievement,
and neuropsychological tests. Mastery is achieved through
didactic instruction, peer presentation of the test material, and
videotaped practice administrations of the tests. | | Athena Title: | Individual Assessment Pract | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a practicum class that aligns with an existing lecture-
based course, Individual Assessment of Development, that allows
students to obtain additional applied practice learning to use a
range of psychological assessments. | | Corequisite: | EPSY 7100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Characteristics of Gifted Children and Youth | Course
Description: | Psychological characteristics of gifted children and youth, including studies of the lives of eminent persons, empirical studies of gifted children and youth today, and models for identifying gifted children. | | Athena Title: | CHARAC GIFTED CHILD | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 2020 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7160. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Nurturing Independent Learners | Course
Description: | Selected issues in applied cognition and/or development of particular interest to educational practitioners in a seminar setting. Examples include uses of cooperative grouping, multicultural issues in cognition and learning, teaching metacognitive strategies, and techniques for motivating students. | | Athena Title: | Nurturing Independent Learners | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7160E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7160E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Nurturing Independent Learners | Course
Description: | Selected issues in applied cognition and/or development of
particular interest to educational practitioners in a seminar
setting. Examples include uses of cooperative grouping,
multicultural issues in cognition and learning, teaching
metacognitive strategies, and techniques for motivating
students. | | Athena Title: | Nurturing Independent Learners | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7160 | | Nontraditional Format: | Delivery mode is both synchronous and asynchronous.
Collaboration with other students is required. There are no
face-to-face meetings. Email and discussion boards weekly
through eLC. eLC Wimba classroom will be utilized. Written
feedback to students thought eLC. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Assessment of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Functioning | Course
Description: | Administration, scoring, and interpretation of test materials designed to diagnose social and emotional adjustment problems in school children. Emphasis is given to the effects of social and emotional adjustment on adjustment in schools. | | Athena Title: | Social Emotional Assessment | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 8140 or EPSY 6240 or EPSY 6240E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Multicultural Gifted and Talented Education | Course
Description: | Theories, research, and practice concerned with recognizing and developing the gifts and talents of children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Contemporary and historical perspectives will be provided on attributes of strength, self-perceptions of ability, family factors, environmental factors, and assessment tools and procedures. | | Athena Title: | Multicult Ed Gift | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7210E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7210E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Multicultural Gifted and Talented Education | Course
Description: | Theories, research, and practice concerned with recognizing and
developing the gifts and talents of children from diverse
cultural backgrounds. Contemporary and historical perspectives
will be provided on attributes of strength, self-perceptions of
ability, family factors, environmental factors, and assessment
tools and procedures. | | Athena Title: | MULTICULT ED GIFT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7210 | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7230E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Strategies and Materials for the Gifted | Course
Description: | Teaching strategies and related instructional materials for the
gifted student. | | Athena Title: | STRATEGIES - GIFTED | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7230 | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Strategies and Materials for the Gifted | Course
Description: | Teaching strategies and related instructional materials for the gifted student. | | Athena Title: | Strategies - Gifted | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7230E | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7240. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem Solving Processes | Course
Description: | Basic theory and practice of creative thinking techniques, including ideation strategies and group problem solving techniques. | | Athena Title: | Creativity Instruct | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7240E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7240E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem Solving Processes | Course
Description: | Basic theory and practice of creative thinking techniques,
including ideation strategies and group problem solving
techniques. | | Athena Title: | CREATIVITY INSTRUCT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7240 or EPSY 8240 | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7250E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Program and Curriculum Development for the Gifted | Course
Description: | Program planning for gifted students, including curriculum
inventory and development, program, models, and evaluation. | | Athena Title: | PROG CURR DEV GIFT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7250 | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Program and Curriculum Development for the Gifted | Course
Description: | Program planning for gifted students, including curriculum inventory and development, program, models, and evaluation. | | Athena Title: | Prog Curr Dev Gift | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7250E | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7260E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students | Course
Description: | Examination of research, theory, and practices related to the
social and emotional development of gifted students. Design of
instructional strategies, methods, and guidance models for
addressing the social and emotional issues in the lives of
gifted and talented students. | | Athena Title: | SOCIAL EMOT GIFTED | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7260 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7260. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students | Course
Description: | Examination of research, theory, and practices related to the
social and emotional development of gifted students. Design of
instructional strategies, methods, and guidance models for
addressing the social and emotional issues in the lives of
gifted and talented students. | | Athena Title: | Social Emot Gifted | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7260E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7270. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Retention of Ethnic Minorities in Gifted/Advanced Programs | Course
Description: | Theories, research, and practice concerned with prevention,
intervention, and recovery related to dropout of gifted ethnic
minority students. Social, psychological, and cultural factors
that place gifted ethnic minority students at risk will be
addressed, as well as historical and contemporary approaches to
maximize academic performance in school and community. | | Athena Title: | Retention Ethnic Min | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7270E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7270E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Retention of Ethnic Minorities in Gifted/Advanced Programs | Course
Description: | Theories, research, and practice concerned with prevention,
intervention, and recovery related to dropout of gifted ethnic
minority students. Social, psychological, and cultural factors
that place gifted ethnic minority students at risk will be
addressed, as well as historical and contemporary approaches to
maximize academic performance in school and community. | | Athena Title: | RETENTION ETHNICMIN | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7270 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Master's Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7310. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Consultation Processes in Educational Settings | Course
Description: | Problems in interprofessional communication among school psychologists, teachers, and parents. Social influence processes among these communicators are also discussed. | | Athena Title: | CONSULT IN EDUC | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7320. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Intervention | Course
Description: | Individual and family treatment approaches to a number of child and adolescent psychopathologies common in schools, with emphasis primarily on cognitive-behavioral interventions. | | Athena Title: | Cognitive Behavioral Interven | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7330. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Individual Academic Interventions | Course
Description: | Students will learn how to conduct assessments of individual student's academic strengths and weaknesses using direct assessments and problem solving procedures, evaluate the quality of instruction being provided to a student, develop interventions through data based decision making procedures, and assess students' academic growth. | | Athena Title: | INDIV-ACAD-INTERV | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7650. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Applied Project in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and development, gifted and creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology. | | Athena Title: | App Proj Ed Psych | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7650E | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent work on a student-professor selected topic. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7650E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Applied Project in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and
development, gifted and creative education, research methods
and measurement, or school psychology. | | Athena Title: | APP PROJ ED PSYCH | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7650 | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent work on a student-professor selected topic. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7700. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Infant and Preschool Assessment | Course
Description: | Administration, scoring, and interpretation of major measurement instruments used in early childhood. Special emphasis is placed on the educational implications of test findings. | | Athena Title: | PRESCHOOL ASSMT | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7710E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Gifted and Creative Education | Course
Description: | Supervised learning opportunities allowing students to test
basic principles and techniques in gifted and creative
education and to relate theory to practice in selected settings. | | Athena Title: | PRACTICUM IN GIFTED | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7710 or EPSY 8710 | | Nontraditional Format: | Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative
education. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 | | Pre or Corequisite: | EPSY 7060 and EPSY 7230 and EPSY 7250 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7720. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 21 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment | Course
Description: | Supervised psychoeducational assessment practicum in the School
Psychology Clinic. Required year-long practicum sequence for
master's-level students in the school psychology program. | | Athena Title: | PRACT PSYCHOEDUCAT | | Nontraditional Format: | Students practice in the School Psychology Clinic and meet for
group supervision three hours per week. Individual supervision
through face-to-face meetings and report-writing is by
arrangement. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 6300 | | Pre or Corequisite: | EPSY 7320 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 7730. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Peer Supervision Foundations | Course
Description: | This course is intended to meet APA requirements for school psychology graduate students to be familiar with ethical and legal issues that impact clinical practice as well as clinical supervision, and for students to gain practice providing supervision of others. A combination of readings, case studies, and guest lecturers will be used in discussing legal/ethical issues impacting school psychology practice and clinical supervision. | | Athena Title: | Peer Supervision Foundations | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7720 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ECHD(EPSY) 8010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | History of Psychology and the Evolution of Contemporary Practice | Course
Description: | Exploration of the history of psychology and the development of
the four specialty areas of contemporary practice: clinical,
counseling, industrial/organizational, and school psychology.
Major figures and corresponding systems are studied, including
contemporaneous political and cultural events, movements, and
counter-movements. The influence of women and minorities will
be emphasized. | | Athena Title: | History of Psychology | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8020. 3 hours. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Developmental Psychology and Instruction | Course
Description: | The role that developmental psychology plays in the instructional process is examined from an advanced perspective. The focus is on the implications of psychological theories of development for improving teaching and learning in schools and other educational settings. | | Athena Title: | DEVEL PSY & INSTRUC | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8060. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Seminar in Motivation for Education | Course
Description: | Examines research on goals, expectancy, self-efficacy beliefs, and attributional beliefs. The focus will be on primary sources that are theory-based and research oriented. | | Athena Title: | ADV SEM MOT EDU | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 6010 or EPSY 6060 or EPSY 6800 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY(ECHD) 8080. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Development Across the Lifespan for School/Counseling Psychologists and Educators | Course
Description: | A study of developmental trajectories, systems, timing,
malleability, plasticity, and typical and atypical development.
Developmental theory and its application across the lifespan for
educators and psychologists. Focuses on biological, physical,
cognitive, and psychosocial development during prenatal period,
infancy, early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood in context. | | Athena Title: | Lifespan Ed and Psychologists | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities | Course
Description: | The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism spectrum
disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Course
content will focus primarily on ASDs and highlight early
identification, diagnosis, etiological theories (e.g.,
neurobiological), and treatment approaches, both traditional
and controversial. Readings will involve classic reading and
current empirical literature. | | Athena Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8140. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Developmental Psychopathology and Schooling | Course
Description: | The major categories of psychiatric disorders affecting
school-age youth and behavioral difficulties that might qualify
youth for psychological services or special placement in the
school setting. Emphasis is placed on a developmental approach to
understanding psychopathology. Case studies related to P-12. | | Athena Title: | Dev Psychopathology Schooling | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8140L. 3 hours. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Developmental Psychopathology Lab | Course
Description: | Key concepts covered in Developmental Psychopathology and Schooling are applied to hypothetical cases, social policy scenarios, and other applied areas. Practice applying psychopathology concepts and diagnostic criteria to simulated cases improves understanding of the material covered in Developmental Psychopathology and Schooling. | | Athena Title: | Dev Psychopathology Lab | | Corequisite: | EPSY 8140 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Pediatric Psychology Applied to School Settings | Course
Description: | An introduction to pediatric psychology with emphasis on theory
and application within schools. Emphasis will be placed upon
neurocognitive and academic problems associated with medical
conditions and treatment (e.g., learning problems associated with
sickle cell disease). Case studies will supplement readings and
lectures. | | Athena Title: | PED PSYC AND SCHOOL | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8160E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Selected topics in applied cognition and development, gifted
and creative education, research methods and measurement, or
school psychology. | | Athena Title: | SPEC TOP ED PSYCH | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8160 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8160. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Selected topics in applied cognition and development, gifted and creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology. | | Athena Title: | Spec Top Ed Psych | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8160E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8170E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Psychology of Reading | Course
Description: | Psychological foundations of reading ability, instructional
methods, and materials. | | Athena Title: | Psychology of Reading | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8170, LLED 8170, LLED 8170E | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8170. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Psychology of Reading | Course
Description: | Psychological foundations of reading ability, instructional methods, and materials. | | Athena Title: | Psychology of Reading | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8170E, LLED 8170, LLED 8170E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8180. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Psychology of Learning and Instruction | Course
Description: | The role that psychology plays in the instructional process. Advanced psychological theories and models are applied to learning in schools and other educational settings. The implications of current cognitive science research for improving teaching and learning at all developmental levels. | | Athena Title: | PSY LEARN & INSTRUC | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8190. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Achievement and Intelligence | Course
Description: | Examines theories of intelligence and achievement. Different theories, including psychometric, social, and genetic theories of the development of intelligence and achievement. | | Athena Title: | ACHIEVE & INTELLIG | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 6010 or EPSY 6060 or EPSY 6800 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Underachievement in High Ability Students | Course
Description: | Theories, research, and practice concerned with understanding
factors influencing underachievement in high ability students.
Emphasis is given to designing intervention strategies for
reversing patterns of underachievement. | | Athena Title: | Underachieve in High Abil Stu | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8210E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8210E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Underachievement in High Ability Students | Course
Description: | Theories, research, and practice concerned with understanding factors influencing underachievement in high ability students. Emphasis is given to designing intervention strategies for reversing patterns of underachievement. | | Athena Title: | Underachieve in High Abil Stu | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8210 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8220E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Theories of Creativity | Course
Description: | Theory and research concerned with the creative process, creative problem solving, creative thinking abilities and their measurement, the creative personality, and environmental and classroom conditions that facilitate creative functioning and development. | | Athena Title: | Theories of Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8220 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Theories of Creativity | Course
Description: | Theory and research concerned with the creative process, creative problem solving, creative thinking abilities and their measurement, the creative personality, and environmental and classroom conditions that facilitate creative functioning and development. | | Athena Title: | Theories of Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8220E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8230E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Divergent and Creative Thinking | Course
Description: | Overview of the cognitive basis of creative thinking. The
Structure of the Intellect, the theory underlying the Torrance
Tests of Creativity, and Associative theories are examined. The
relationship of creative cognition with IQ is explored. Special
attention is given to the fulfillment of creative potentials and
methods for identifying creative individuals. | | Athena Title: | DIV CREATIVE THINK | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8230 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Divergent and Creative Thinking | Course
Description: | Overview of the cognitive basis of creative thinking. The
Structure of the Intellect, the theory underlying the Torrance
Tests of Creativity, and Associative theories are examined. The
relationship of creative cognition with IQ is explored. Special
attention is given to the fulfillment of creative potentials and
methods for identifying creative individuals. | | Athena Title: | DIV CREATIVE THINK | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8230E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Early Educational Intervention for Young Children Placed At-Risk | Course
Description: | Analysis of recent research, theoretical developments, and social issues relevant to the determinants of the at-risk classification of young children and their families. Child, family, and societal roles in early educational intervention are examined with a focus on the efficacy of particular early education intervention models. | | Athena Title: | Early Education Child At-Risk | | Prerequisite: | EDEC 7020 or EPSY 6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8260. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Assessment of Creative Behavior and Potential | Course
Description: | Overview of theories and methods related to the assessment of
creative performance and potential. Students critique specific
assessments for validity, reliability, and usefulness and
develop their own methods for use in their research and work. | | Athena Title: | ADV ASSESS CREATIVE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8260E | | Prerequisite: | ERSH 4600/6600 or EPSY 7060 or EPSY 7060E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8260E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Assessment of Creative Behavior Potential | Course
Description: | Theories and methods related to the assessment of creative
performance and potential. Students critique specific
assessments for validity, reliability, and usefulness and
develop their own methods for use in their research and work. | | Athena Title: | ADV ASSESS CREATIVE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8260 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | ERSH 4600/6600, EPSY 7060, EPSY 7060E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8270E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Family Community Engagement in Youth Talent Development | Course
Description: | Overview of research and practice on proactive engagement by
schools with families and communities to develop talent in
youth. Focus on design and implementation of school-initiated
engagement efforts supporting high ability students fostering
school and community achievement. Examination of historical and
contemporary views of outreach and school involvement by
advocates. | | Athena Title: | Fam Com Eng Tal Dev | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8270 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8270. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Family Community Engagement in Youth Talent Development | Course
Description: | Overview of research and practice on proactive engagement by
schools with families and communities to develop talent in
youth. Focus on design and implementation of school-initiated
engagement efforts supporting high ability students fostering
school and community achievement. Examination of historical and
contemporary views of outreach and school involvement by
advocates. | | Athena Title: | Fam Com Eng Tal Dev | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8270E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8280. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Creativity: What it is and What it is Not | Course
Description: | Creative potentials are not effectively fulfilled without
detailed definitions for “creativity.” Course will review
definitions and provide opportunities to understand and discuss
various definitions. Course will detail what creativity is and
what it is not. Practical implications will be explored. | | Athena Title: | Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8280E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8280E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Creativity: What it is and What it is Not | Course
Description: | Creative potentials are not effectively fulfilled without
detailed definitions for “creativity.” Course will review
definitions and provide opportunities to understand and discuss
various definitions. Course will detail what creativity is and
what it is not. Practical implications will be explored. | | Athena Title: | Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8280 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8290E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educating for Creativity | Course
Description: | Explores research on educating and enhancing creativity
as well as fulfilling creative potential. Topics will include
methods for supporting creativity. Focus on enhancement or
fulfillment that might occur inside or outside of classrooms. | | Athena Title: | Educating for Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8290 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8290. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educating for Creativity | Course
Description: | Explores research on educating and enhancing creativity as well
as fulfilling creative potential. Topics will include methods
for supporting creativity. Focus on enhancement or fulfillment
that might occur inside and outside of classrooms. | | Athena Title: | Educating for Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8290E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8300E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Creativity and Diversity | Course
Description: | Creativity involves unconventional behavior or thinking.
Diversity also assumes defferences from the norm. This course
explores how diversity and creativity are related. | | Athena Title: | Creativity and Diversity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8300 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Creativity and Diversity | Course
Description: | Creativity involves unconventional behavior or thinking.
Diversity also assumes differences from the norm. This course
explores how diversity and creativity are related. | | Athena Title: | Creativity and Diversity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8300E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8301E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Everyday Creativity | Course
Description: | Explore what is known about everyday creativity in scholarly
research; compare everyday creativity to eminent creativity, Big
C creativity, fame, and other forms of high achievement; examine
your own life and creative behaviors. | | Athena Title: | Everyday Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8301 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8301. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Everyday Creativity | Course
Description: | Explore what is known about everyday creativity in scholarly
research; compare everyday creativity to eminent creativity, Big
C creativity, fame, and other forms of high achievement; examine
your own life and creative behaviors. | | Athena Title: | Everyday Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8301E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8302E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Context of Creativity | Course
Description: | Examination of impact of social expectations, interactions,
settings, and relationships on the development and expression of
creativity. Focus on research from the broader social contexts
of culture and community. Consideration of a range of settings,
cultures, and stereotypes and their relationship with the
development and expression of creative talents. | | Athena Title: | Social Context of Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8302 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8302. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Context of Creativity | Course
Description: | Examination of impact of social expectations, interactions,
settings, and relationships on the development and expression of
creativity. Focus on research from the broader social contexts
of culture and community. Consideration of a range of settings,
cultures, and stereotypes and their relationship with the
development and expression of creative talents. | | Athena Title: | Social Context of Creativity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8302E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8420. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Practicum in Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Practicum in autism diagnostic assessment and/or intervention
for senior graduate students involving learning methods for
conducting autism diagnostic assessments and/or providing group
and/or individual therapy. | | Athena Title: | Autism Spectrum Disorders | | Nontraditional Format: | Students are supervised in one hour of group supervision with
university-based faculty per week. Individual supervision is
arranged as needed. Remaining course time for an assessment-
focused section spent observing or participating in diagnostic
evaluations, scoring and interpreting testing results, and
writing psychological reports. Remaining course time for an
intervention-focused section spent observing or participating
in group or individual therapy and planning or preparing for
therapy. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | EPSY 8120 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8500E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Development | Course
Description: | The major types of social relationships, interactions, and peer
influences that take place in childhood and early adolescence.
The developmental significance of friendships, social status,
social cliques, and crowds within a variety of domains and for
various outcomes are examined. | | Athena Title: | Social Development | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8550. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Multicultural Psychology and Social Justice | Course
Description: | To prepare scientist-practitioners, from a social justice framework, this course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to critically examine privileged and marginalized cultural identities, intersectionality, and social justice engagement. The course will cover historical and current psychological and interdisciplinary literature related to the four categories, as well as popular media and individual lived experiences. | | Athena Title: | Multicultural Social Justice | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7550 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8610. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Fundamentals of Behavioral Neuroscience | Course
Description: | Designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of behavioral neuroscience. A multidisciplinary approach (e.g.,
neurobiology, neurology, neuropharmacology, psychobiology, psychophysiology, and neuropsychology) will be used to incorporate seminal and cutting-edge research studies that investigate the relationship between the neurological
functioning of the brain and human behavior. | | Athena Title: | Fund Behavioral Neuroscience | | Prerequisite: | ECHD 8000 and ECHD 9620 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8620E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | The Creative Brain | Course
Description: | Creativity refers to the human capacity to generate original and valuable ideas. Following a detailed exploration of the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the psychology of creative thought, the physiological approach to creativity will be examined through a critical lens to reveal unique promises (and limitations) of this exciting approach. | | Athena Title: | The Creative Brain | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8620 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8620. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | The Creative Brain | Course
Description: | Creativity refers to the human capacity to generate original and valuable ideas. Following a detailed exploration of the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the psychology of creative thought, the physiological approach to creativity will be examined through a critical lens to reveal unique promises (and limitations) of this exciting approach. | | Athena Title: | The Creative Brain | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8620E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8650. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Applied Education Specialist Project in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and
development, gifted or creative education, research methods and
measurement, or school psychology. | | Athena Title: | App Edu Specialist Proj EPSY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8650E | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent work on a student-professor selected topic. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8650E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Applied Education Specialist Project in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and
development, gifted or creative education, research methods and
measurement, or school psychology. | | Athena Title: | App Edu Specialist Proj EPSY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8650 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8700. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Applied Cognition and Development | Course
Description: | Supervised practice in approved setting for conducting work relevant to applications of cognitive or developmental theory to education. | | Athena Title: | PRACT APPL COG&DEV | | Nontraditional Format: | Student will be doing independent practicum full-time. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8710. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Practicum in Gifted and Creative Education Leadership | Course
Description: | Supervised learning opportunities allowing students to practice leadership principles and techniques in gifted and creative education settings. | | Athena Title: | Adv Prac Gifted Ed Leadership | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8710E | | Nontraditional Format: | Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative education. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 and (EPSY 7060 or EPSY 7060E or EPSY 7230 or EPSY 7230E or EPSY 7250 or EPSY 7250E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | EPSY 7110 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8710E. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Practicum in Gifted and Creative Education Leadership | Course
Description: | Supervised learning opportunities allowing students to practice leadership principles and techniques in gifted and creative education settings. | | Athena Title: | Adv Prac Gifted Ed Leadership | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8710 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 7110 and (EPSY 7060 or EPSY 7060E or EPSY 7230 or EPSY 7230E or EPSY 7250 or EPSY 7250E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | EPSY 7110 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8720. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 40 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in School Psychology | Course
Description: | Supervised practicum in the school psychology clinic or other approved institutional settings. | | Athena Title: | PRACT IN SCH PSYCH | | Nontraditional Format: | Students practice in applied settings as determined by the supervising psychologist. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 6240 and EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 7320 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8730. 3-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced School-Based Practicum | Course
Description: | Advanced practicum in a school setting where school psychology graduate students further refine their professional skills and learn how to work as part of a school-based team and work towards becoming independently certified school psychologists/licensed psychologists. | | Athena Title: | Advanced School Practicum | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 8720 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8750. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in College Teaching | Course
Description: | Supervised practice in teaching at the college level. Students will develop skills in course organization, resource identification, lesson planning and delivery, student assessment, and techniques for course improvement. | | Athena Title: | PRACT COLLEGE TCH | | Nontraditional Format: | Supervised experiences in the field of educational psychology. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 8990. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Seminar in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Seminar for doctoral level students in educational psychology dealing with review of research projects and critiques of literature. | | Athena Title: | DOC SEMINAR ED PSY | | Nontraditional Format: | Lecture/discussion pertaining to selected educational psychology topics. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9000. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 24 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program
of study. | | Athena Title: | DOC GRAD STU SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | DOCT DISSERTATION | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9510. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in School Psychology | Course
Description: | Critical evaluation of literature, research, policy, and practice relating to specific issues in school psychology. | | Athena Title: | TOPICS IN SCH PSYCH | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9630. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Critique of Literature in Educational Psychology | Course
Description: | Critical interpretation and evaluation of research and theoretical writing in educational psychology. | | Athena Title: | CRIT OF LIT ED PSY | | Prerequisite: | ERSH 4200/6200 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9710. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Gifted and Creative Education | Course
Description: | Advanced experiences providing students with opportunities to refine competencies related to innovative and experimental application of principles and techniques in selected settings under the supervision of gifted and creative education faculty. | | Athena Title: | Internship Gifted | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 9710E | | Nontraditional Format: | Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative education. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9710E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Gifted and Creative Education | Course
Description: | Advanced experiences providing students with opportunities to
refine competencies related to innovative and experimental
application of principles and techniques in selected settings
under the supervision of gifted and creative education faculty. | | Athena Title: | INTERNSHIP GIFTED | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 9710 | | Nontraditional Format: | Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative
education. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EPSY 9720. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Internship in School Psychology | Course
Description: | Supervised practice in approved school psychology institutional settings. | | Athena Title: | ADV INTERN SCH PSY | | Nontraditional Format: | Practice in a school or related setting supervised by a professional psychologist. | | Prerequisite: | EPSY 6240 and EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 7320 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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