EDPSY 400
Introduction to Statistics in Educational Research (3) The foundations of statistical techniques used in educational research; distributions, central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 406
Applied Statistical Inference for the Behavioral Sciences (3) Common techniques (parametric) covered through two-factor analysis of variance (independent samples); hypothesis testing, confidence interval, power, robustness; MINITAB frequently used.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 400 orSTAT 200
EDPSY 408
(SPLED 408)
Meeting Instructional Needs of English Language Learners with Special Needs (3) The course content and activities focus on instruction and assessment for English Language Learners with special needs.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 010, EDPSY 014 Prerequisite or concurrent:SPLED 395W, SPLED 425
EDPSY 421
Learning Processes in Relation to Educational Practices (3) An introduction to the empirical study of variables and conditions that influence school learning.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 014 orPSYCH 212
EDPSY 450
(PSYCH 404)
Principles of Measurement (3) Scale transformation, norms, standardization, validation procedures, estimation of reliability.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 400 orPSYCH 200 orPSYCH 100;STAT 200
EDPSY 475
Introduction to Educational Research (3) Scientific method; classes of variables in educational research; the measurement of classroom behavior; survey, predictive, and experimental studies.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 400
EDPSY 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 506
Advanced Techniques for Analyzing Educational Experiments (3) Analytical and experimental control considerations for designs involving nested and/or crossed subjects. Analysis of variance and multiple comparisons via computers.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 406 orPSYCH 400
EDPSY 507
Multivariate Procedures in Educational Research (3) Introduction to matrix algebra, computer programming, multiple regression analysis, multiple and canonical correlation, multiple discriminant analysis, classification procedures, factor analysis.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 406 orPSYCH 400
EDPSY 512
Group Processes in the Classroom (3) Basic concepts and perspectives in the study of group processes; instructional group interaction; analysis of classroom behavior.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 513
Individual and Group Differences (3) Description, causes, and interpretation of individual variation over the life- span, with application to school and institutional practices.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 400 orEDPSY 450
EDPSY 521
Learning and Cognition: Educational Applications (3) This course focuses on understanding human learning and thinking through examining learning theories and research related to educational psychology.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 523
Concept Learning and Problem Solving (3-4) Theoretical-empirical trends in concept learning, problem solving, and creativity related to instructional psychology.
Effective: Summer 2011 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 523
Concept Learning and Problem Solving (3-4) Theoretical-empirical trends in concept learning, problem solving, and creativity related to instructional psychology.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421 orEDPSY 521
EDPSY 524
Theories of Learning and Instruction (3) Study of major classical theories of learning and recent developments in learning and instructional theory.
Effective: Summer 2011 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 524
Theories of Learning and Instruction (3) Study of major classical theories of learning and recent developments in learning and instructional theory.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421 orEDPSY 521
EDPSY 526
The Psychology of Reading (3) Psychological principles underlying the process of reading and comprehending, with application to instruction.
Effective: Spring 2012 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 526
The Psychology of Reading (3) Psychological principles underlying the process of reading and comprehending, with application to instruction.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421 orEDPSY 521
EDPSY 527
Psychology of Adults as Learners (3) Psychological principles related to learning by adults, with application to instruction and other educational practices.
Effective: Summer 2011 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 527
Psychology of Adults as Learners (3) Psychological principles related to learning by adults, with application to instruction and other educational practices.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421 orEDPSY 521
EDPSY 528
Instructional Psychology (3) Application to instructional design of current developments in research on human development, information processing, learning strategies, memory structures, instructional processes.
Effective: Summer 2011 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 528
Instructional Psychology (3) Application to instructional design of current developments in research on human development, information processing, learning strategies, memory structures, instructional processes.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421 orEDPSY 521
EDPSY 530
Achievement Motivation (3) Within a seminar format, this course addresses both theoretical and empirical approaches to motivation and other related affective constructs.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 421
EDPSY 550
Design and Construction of Psychological Measures (3) Lecture-practicum involving planning, construction, administration, and analysis of a psychological test; lectures stress construct validity, item analysis, and predictive validity.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 450
EDPSY 554
Theories of Psychological Measurement (3) Basic true-score and error models; their extensions to test reliability and test validity; problems of item analysis and weighting.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 450
EDPSY 555
(CI ED 555)
Validity of Assessment Results (3) Concepts, issues, and methods of validation of educational and psychological assessment including models and approaches to validation, bias, and utility.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 406, EDPSY 450
EDPSY 556
Foundations and Applications of Item Response Theory (3) Unidimensional models for dichotomously scored and polytomously scored items and their applications in instrument/test development.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 450 andEDPSY 507
EDPSY 558
Foundations and Applications of Structural Equation Modeling (3) Model specification, identification, estimation, evaluation, and modification for measurement models, path models, and full structural models.
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 406, EDPSY 507 andSTAT 505
EDPSY 560
Contemporary Issues in the Evaluation of Educational Programs (3) Practical and theoretical issues in the planning, execution, and interpretation of program evaluations.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 450, EDPSY 475
EDPSY 575
Seminar in Educational Psychology (1-6) A seminar dealing with specific topics in educational psychology. Open to advanced students in the behavioral sciences.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 576
(C & S 576)
Research Methods in Teacher Education (3) A basis in theory, findings from research, research design, and methodologies related to teacher education.
Effective: Spring 2013
EDPSY 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 597A
Data Analysis Workshop (3) This course is designed for students with a desire to increase their conceptual understanding of basic statistics and their proficiency with analytical techniques. This course will be held in a computer lab and the primary statistical analysis package used will be SPSS.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
EDPSY 600
Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6) Teaching of Educational Psychology classes under senior faculty supervision.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 610
Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Summer 2011
EDPSY 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Summer 2011
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