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Course Descriptions

Department of Educational Psychology

Professors M. J. Ash, L. T. Benjamin, M. R. Benz (Head) M. Duffy, E. T. Goetz, J. N. Hughes, S. L. Knight, R. Lara-Alecio, J. F. McNamara, W. R. Nash, D. J. Palmer, C. R. Reynolds, C. Riccio, M. C. Sadoski, D. C. Simmons, B. Thompson, V. L. Willson; Associate Professors D. F. Brossart, L. D. Cifuentes, D.S.Davenport, J. C. Edwards, G. R. Elkins, G. Garcia, Jr., S. Hagan-Burke, R.J.Hall, R. I. Parker, S. J. Pedersen, L. M. Stough, R. D. Zellner, D. Zhang; Assistant Professors M. D. Burke, L. G. Castillo, A. J. Doss, M. M. Galloway, J. E. Gonzalez, O.-M. Kwok, J. Liew, S. J. Pedersen, S. Pollard-Durodola, K. J. Vannest; Clinical Professor C. J. Fournier, P. S. Lynch, W. A. Rae; Lecturer J. E. Juntune

Educational Psychology
(EPSY)

102. Career Development. (1-2). Credit 2. I, II, S

Assists students in becoming more aware of their abilities, interests and values, with requirements of tentatively chosen careers and preparation programs, and with career decision processes; group and individual counseling, testing and independent study; designed for freshmen, sophomores and undeclared majors.

291. Research. Credit 1 to 4.

Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational psychology. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.

320. Child Development. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S

Growth and development of the normal child from infancy to adolescence; implications of children's cognitive, language and psychosocial development for success in academic and social interactions. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

321. Adolescent Development. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S

Characteristics of adolescent growth and development emphasizing behavior within secondary school setting; influences of prior development; home, family and community; peer group, as these affect school adjustment and success. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

430. Creativity Theories and Research. (3-0). Credit 3.

Theoretical base of creativity and the research methodologies used to study creativity. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

431. Personal Creativity and Giftedness. (3-0). Credit 3.

Personal giftedness and creativity and its inner-relativity with development, relationships, and learning. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

432. Creativity and Creative Problem Solving. (3-0). Credit 3.

Creativity research; historical background and application of the framework and tools of the Parnes/Osborn Creative Problem Solving Process. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

433. Lateral Thinking. (3-0). Credit 3.

Edward deBono's theories and approach to creativity known as lateral thinking which is used throughout the world to increase creative thinking in individuals. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

435. Educational Statistics. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S

Statistical concepts and techniques and their application in behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

459. Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented. (1-6). Credit 3.

Theory and strategies for instruction and guidance of the gifted and talented through a supervised experience in a laboratory setting with gifted and talented children and/or adolescents. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of department head and instructor; junior or senior classification.

484. Field Experiences. Credit 1 to 6.

University-supervised experience in a professional employment setting related to specializations in guidance and special education. May be repeated to 6 hours total. Prerequisite: Approval of student's advisor and department head.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S

Research problems and readings in areas selected to supplement existing offerings; individual reports, oral and written, required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S

Selected topics in an identified area of educational psychology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

491. Research. Credit 1 to 4.

Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational psychology. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.