Educational Psychology (EDP)
EDP 304 Strategic Learning for the Twenty-First Century 3 Hours
(TCCN: EDUC 1100, PSYC 1100, EDUC 1200, PSYC 1200, EDUC 1300, PSYC 1300)
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explores a wide range of subjects in educational psychology that impact student learning, including theories of cognition and motivation, and applies them to academic work. Covers strategies to improve student academic performance. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 304; 110, 210, 310 (Topic 1); 110, 210, 310 (Topic 4); 110, 210, 310 (Topic 5). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
EDP 308 Statistical Reasoning and Literacy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to statistical applications and their interpretation in daily life. Covers principles of gathering and analyzing data, and interpreting analysis results in order to critically evaluate findings reported in the media and social science research. Explores basic statistical analyses, and skills needed for informed research consumerism. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 308, Statistics 309, 309H or Statistics and Data Sciences 301. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 020
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
EDP 216, 316, 416 Intergroup Dialogue 2-4 Hours
2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Group discussion of the definitions and implications of social identities. Topics may include gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, and age. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 210 (Topic: Intergroup Dialogue), 210 (Topic 3), 310 (Topic 3), and 216, 316, 416. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
EDP 118T, 218T, 318T, 418T Selected Topics in Educational Psychology 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Issues, research, and topics of contemporary interest in various areas of educational psychology and the behavioral sciences that may vary from semester to semester. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester; additional laboratory hours may be arranged for some topics.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 4: Myths and Mysteries of Memory. Educational Psychology 312 (Topic 4: Myths and Mysteries of Memory) and 118T, 218T, 318T, 418T (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Topic 5: Introduction to Career Planning. Introduction to social science models of career development and the social-historical dimensions of how work is structured. Apply learned concepts to career planning via activities and assessments.
Topic 8: Introduction to School Psychology. Introduction to the profession of school psychology. Explore the role and function of a school psychologist, current issues and trends for psychologists working in schools, clinical and scientific competencies of school psychologists, and the application of skills relevant to school psychology practice. Educational Psychology 318T (Topic: Intro to School Psychology) and 318T (Topic 8) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three semester hours of coursework in behavioral sciences.
EDP 118T.5, 218T.5, 318T.5, 418T.5 Introduction to Career Planning 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to social science models of career development and the social-historical dimensions of how work is structured. Apply learned concepts to career planning via activities and assessments.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
EDP 118T.8, 218T.8, 318T.8, 418T.8 Introduction to School Psychology 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the profession of school psychology. Explore the role and function of a school psychologist, current issues and trends for psychologists working in schools, clinical and scientific competencies of school psychologists, and the application of skills relevant to school psychology practice. Educational Psychology 318T (Topic: Intro to School Psychology) and 318T (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and three semester hours of coursework in behavioral sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
EDP 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in Educational Psychology 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Educational Psychology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
EDP 320 Cognition, Human Learning, and Motivation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore current theories concerning learning and memory, retrieval, critical thinking, transfer, assessment, peer learning, and motivation; applying cognitive and socio-motivational psychological theories to educational and instructional practices Applied Learning and Development 320 and Educational Psychology 320 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in Educational Psychology 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Educational Psychology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 340D Deaf Cognition and Learning 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore current developmental and cognitive aspects of thinking and learning through the lens of deaf and hard of hearing people. Apply theories to understand research, learning design, community, and professional contexts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: American Sign Language 601D or equivalent.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 350E Introduction to Life Span Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explores theories of personality, as well as research and literature on mental health and character development, applying principles and theories to the educative enterprise. Covers application of personality theory to the guidance of children and youth. Study of physical, social, and cognitive development in humans. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 350E, 363M (Topic: Introduction to Life Span Development), and 363M (Topic 6). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 350G Adolescent Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Addresses contemporary adolescent development in relation to major transitions, contextual influences, and psychosocial tasks. Covers adolescent identity development, with focus on the education of adolescents. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 350G, 363M (Topic: Adolescent Development), 363M (Topic 3). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in education or behavioral sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 350L Human Sexuality 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Taught from a psychological perspective with attention to the physiological, emotional, and relationship dimensions of sexuality. Presents factual information and promotes scholarly examination of social and personal factors in developing healthy relationships and sexual expression. Educational Psychology 350L and 363 (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 352D Introduction to Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Nature of the counseling process, dynamics of behavior change, client-counselor roles and relationships; an experiencing of the group process as a basis for studying dynamics of individual and group behavior. Educational Psychology 352D and 367 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 352G Multicultural Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
An introduction to cultural diversity, cultural issues, cultural groups, and multiculturalism in counseling. Educational Psychology 352G and 367 (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and completion of six semester hours of upper-division coursework in behavioral sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 352K Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Self 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Subjects include mindfulness, self-compassion, well-being, and self-concept. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 352K, 362 (Topic 8), and 362 (Topic: Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Self). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Three semester credit hours of coursework in behavioral sciences is recommended.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 352N Addiction Counseling and Theories 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Studies in biological mechanisms of categories of commonly abused substances and behaviors, as well as prevention and treatment approaches to addiction. Includes discussion of other forms of addiction, including food, sex, and internet, and addiction in diverse populations. Educational Psychology 352N and 367 (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 080
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 354E Psychology of Women 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study of women's experiences, issues, and behavior in the context of psychological theory and research. Integrates several sub-disciplines of psychology, including physiological, personality, developmental, social, abnormal, and applied psychology. Explores a variety of topics relevant to psychology of women, including theories of women's personality, gender socialization, sex differences, victimization, oppression, and motherhood. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 354E, 362 (Topic: Psychology of Women), 362 (Topic 10), and Women's and Gender Studies 345 (Topic: Psychology of Women). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 354G Psychology of the African American Experience 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examination of the psychology of people of African descent using an African-centered liberatory model. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 352D, 374D (Topic 11), Educational Psychology 354G, 362 (Topic: Psychology of the African-American Experience), 362 (Topic 9: Psychology of the African-American Experience). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: AFR 352D
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 354J Psychology of Race and Racism 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Review of the history and evolution of the construct of race as a psychological and social phenomenon. Multidisciplinary but primarily social-psychological approach: in addition to readings from psychology, ideas in the areas of anthropology, sociology, and biology will be discussed. Emphasis on theoretical and conceptual approaches toward understanding the psychology of racial thinking. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 352C, 372D (Topic 1), Educational Psychology 354J, 362 (Topic 6). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: AFR 352C
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 358D Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Covers theory and research on several mental disorders with a critical perspective on how social structures and assumptions influence the way they are conceptualized and treated. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 358D, 363 (Topic 5), 376T (Topic: Emo/Behav Disorders: Youth/Ad). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and completion of three semester hours of coursework in behavioral sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 371 Introduction to Statistics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine descriptive and inferential statistics; measures of central tendency and variability; standardized scores; confidence intervals; correlation and regression; probability and statistical inference; analysis of variance; and nonparametric statistics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged.
Core Curriculum: 020
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 176T, 276T, 376T, 476T Topics in Educational Psychology 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Issues, research, and topics of contemporary interest in various areas of educational psychology and the behavioral sciences. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester; additional laboratory hours may be arranged for some topics.
Pre/Corequisites: Prerequisites may vary with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 3: Disability and Culture in Education. Examination of the culture of disability in the educational context. Explores language and terminology around disability; history of ableism (discrimination/prejudice), the role of accommodations and access in defining disability and inclusion, perceptions of disability over time, identity development for individuals with a disability, diversity and difference of language within disability groups.
Topic 5: Documentary Film and Inquiry: Honors. Focus on student creation of short video documentaries on their chosen topics. Documentary projects will also be the vehicle for exploring methodological issues in relation to qualitative methods and the use of media as a tool. Covers elements that make documentaries effective as a means for communicating ideas and issues. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic 5) and 369K (Topic: Documentary Film & Inquiry) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 7: Pediatric Psychology. Explanation of biological, psychological, and social foundations of pediatric conditions, as well as lifespan health conditions related to development in childhood. Explores pediatric health disparities, the intersection of psychology and public health, research methods used in the field of pediatric psychology, and assessment and intervention with children and families. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester credit hours of coursework in behavioral sciences is recommended.
Topic 9: Pediatric Psychology and Health Disparities. Examine the biological, psychological, and social foundations of pediatric conditions, as well as lifespan health conditions related to development in childhood. Explore pediatric health disparities, the intersection of psychology and public health, research methods used in the field of pediatric psychology, and assessment and intervention with children and families. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic 7) and 376T (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester credit hours of coursework in behavioral sciences is recommended.
Topic 12: Sport and Performance Psychology. Examine the intersection of psychology and sport/performance. Discuss reinforcement and behavior modification, team management, mental health and athletics, and diversity and athletics. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic: Sport & Performance Psych) and 376T (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Teaching Sexual Health. Examine effective teaching strategies related to sexual development, sexual health, and other subjects included in comprehensive sexuality education for children, adolescents, and adults. Designed for those interested in education, social work, nursing, criminal justice, public health, and other professional areas that intersect with providing information. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic: Teaching Sexual Health) and 376T (Topic 14) cannot both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 350L or equivalent Human Sexuality course.
EDP 176T.12, 276T.12, 376T.12, 476T.12 Sport and Performance Psychology 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the intersection of psychology and sport/performance. Discuss reinforcement and behavior modification, team management, mental health and athletics, and diversity and athletics. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic: Sport & Performance Psych) and 376T (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 176T.14, 276T.14, 376T.14, 476T.14 Teaching Sexual Health 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine effective teaching strategies related to sexual development, sexual health, and other subjects included in comprehensive sexuality education for children, adolescents, and adults. Designed for those interested in education, social work, nursing, criminal justice, public health, and other professional areas that intersect with providing information. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic: Teaching Sexual Health) and 376T (Topic 14) cannot both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 350L or equivalent Human Sexuality course.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 176T.3, 276T.3, 376T.3, 476T.3 Disability and Culture in Education 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examination of the culture of disability in the educational context. Explores language and terminology around disability; history of ableism (discrimination/prejudice), the role of accommodations and access in defining disability and inclusion, perceptions of disability over time, identity development for individuals with a disability, diversity and difference of language within disability groups.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 176T.9, 276T.9, 376T.9, 476T.9 Pediatric Psychology and Health Disparities 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the biological, psychological, and social foundations of pediatric conditions, as well as lifespan health conditions related to development in childhood. Explore pediatric health disparities, the intersection of psychology and public health, research methods used in the field of pediatric psychology, and assessment and intervention with children and families. Educational Psychology 376T (Topic 7) and 376T (Topic 9) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and six semester credit hours of coursework in behavioral sciences is recommended.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 378D Practicum in Deaf Accessibility 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study and practice theory and processes related to deaf and hard of hearing people in educational and community settings. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 340D.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Deaf Accessibility Certificate Program.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 379L Research in Educational Psychology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Supervised research experience in educational psychology. Individual Instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing, twelve semester hours of coursework in behavioral sciences, and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
EDP 380C, 480C Topics in Quantitative Methods 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theory, models, methods, and applications of quantitative methods used in applied research. Educational Psychology 380C, 480C and 182K, 282K, 382K, 482K may not both be counted unless the topics vary. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization; additional prerequisites vary with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Fundamental Statistics. Introductory course designed for students in the fields of education and the social, behavioral, and health sciences who expect to take a second course in statistics. Subjects include descriptive and inferential statistics; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; correlation; linear prediction; tests of mean differences; tests of frequencies and proportions; and one-way analysis of variance. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) and 180E (Topic 1), 280E (Topic 1), 380E (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Correlation and Regression Methods. Examines tests of association; multiple regression, including multiple predictors of a single interval-scaled outcome; and related subjects such as regression models for mediation and moderation. Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 4) and Educational Psychology 182K, 282K, 382K, 482K (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), and EDP 380C (Topic 6) or EDP 480C (Topic 6), or consent of instructor.
Topic 6: Statistical Analysis for Experimental Data. Subjects include hypothesis tests and data analysis procedures for a variety of experimental designs, including one-way analysis of variance; factorial analysis of variance; analysis of covariance; and repeated measures designs. Instruction in the use of statistical software is provided. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6) and 182K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 282K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 382K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), or 482K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), (or 180E (Topic 1), 280E (Topic 1), 380E (Topic 1), or consent of instructor.
Topic 8: Data Analysis Using SAS. Creating and modifying Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) data sets using Data Step programming; managing a system of SAS data sets; and invoking SAS procedures using the PROC Step. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 8) and 184 (Topic 6), 284 (Topic 6), or 384 (Topic 6), may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C Topic 6 (Statistical Analysis for Experimental Data), (or 182K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 282K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 382K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 482K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 10: Factor Analysis. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis models; elementary matrix algebra; basic formulae for common factor analysis and principal components analysis; factor extraction methods; rotation models; criteria for analytical orthogonal and oblique rotation; interpretation of factors; calculation of factor scores; use of computer programs; and tests of model fit. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 10) and 182K (Topic 3), 282K (Topic 3), 382K (Topic 3), 482K (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) (or 182K (Topic 2), 282K (Topic 2), 382K (Topic 2), 482K (Topic 2)) and 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 12: Survey of Multivariate Methods. Examine fundamentals of vector and matrix algebra; multivariate analysis of variance; principal components analysis and exploratory factor analysis; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; multivariate mixed modeling; cluster analysis; multidimensional scaling; and missing data. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 12) and Educational Psychology 182K (Topic 4), 282K (Topic 4), 382K (Topic 4), 482K (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) (or 182K (Topic 2), 282K (Topic 2), 382K (Topic 2), 482K (Topic 2)) and Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6) (or 182K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 282K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 382K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 482K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 14: Structural Equation Modeling. Provides the basic theoretical background necessary for the application of structural equation modeling to research problems including model specification, identification, path analysis, estimation, testing fit, respecification, confirmatory factor analysis, and issues concerning the interpretation of structural equation models. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 14) and 182K (Topic 6), 282K (Topic 6), 382K (Topic 6), 482K (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 12), (or 182K (Topic 4), 282K (Topic 4), 382K (Topic 4), 482K (Topic 4)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 16: Hierarchical Linear Modeling. Introduction to the basic concepts and applications of hierarchical linear (i.e. multilevel) models. Learn strategies for analyzing various nested data structures, such as students within schools, and measurement occasions within subjects. Determine when and how to use hierarchical linear models, with an emphasis placed both on the statistical concepts of the modeling framework and the application of hierarchical linear modeling to data sets via software. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 16) and 184 (Topic 16), 284 (Topic 16), 384 (Topic 16) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), 380C (Topic 6) or 480C (Topic 6), and 380C (Topic 4) or 480C (Topic 4).
Topic 18: Applied Bayesian Analysis. Examine practical introduction to Bayesian statistical inference with an emphasis on applications in behavioral and measurement research. Explore conceptual differences between Bayesian and classical statistical inference and the differences between these approaches in the context of various statistical procedures. Use Bayesian software for analysis. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 18) and 182K (Topic 10), 282K (Topic 10), 382K (Topic 10), 482K (Topic 10) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) or 382K (Topic 2), or 482K (Topic 2), or consent of instructor.
Topic 20: Data Analysis and Simulation in R. Introduces the R language and statistical computing environment, with a focus on using R for real-life empirical data analysis projects and simulation studies. Subjects include reading in, cleaning, merging, and re-shaping data; creating information-dense graphics; running and using the results of regressions and other statistical models; reproducible data analysis; the logic and design of statistical simulation. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6)(or 182K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 282K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 382K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 482K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), or consent of instructor.
Topic 22: Analysis of Categorical Data. Introduces basic concepts, common statistical models, and analysis methods for categorical data. Provides theory and examples of applications using categorical techniques. Subjects include inference methods for contingency tables, generalized linear models for binary and count data, logistic regression models, multicategory logit models, loglinear models for contingency tables, and models for matched pairs. Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 22) and 182K, 282K, 382K, 482K (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 4) and 380C, 480C (Topic 6); or consent of instructor.
Topic 23: Missing Data Analysis. Analyze data with missing values. Examine missing data theory, estimating statistical models with missing data, and other practical issues related to missing data, including the use of statistical software for handling missing data. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) and 380C (Topic 12).
Topic 26: Data Exploration and Visualization in R. Explore R, an open-source statistical programming platform for data analysis and visualization. Examine the foundational facilities and skills in R programming and how to use the tools to accomplish real-world, reproducible data analysis and visualization. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic: Data Analysis/Sim in R), 380C (Topic 20), 380C (Topic 26). Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) or consent of instructor.
Topic 28: Statistical Modeling and Simulation in R. Building on the foundational skills in R, examine how to design and program Monte Carlo simulation studies, which are a tool for evaluating the performance of statistical estimation and inference procedures. Explore translating mathematical equations to code and implementing statistical algorithms, building R packages, parallelizing, and integrating high-performance functions into R. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 12); and 380C (Topic 26) or 380C (Topic 20).
Topic 30: Applied Research Design in Program Evaluation. Discuss in depth the quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods analyses used to conduct program evaluations. Practice communicating complex evaluative ideas, designs, and results to program leaders and participants. Develop a large scale evaluation proposal that focuses on the research design methods discussed. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 6).
EDP 380C.12, 480C.12 Survey of Multivariate Methods 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine fundamentals of vector and matrix algebra; multivariate analysis of variance; principal components analysis and exploratory factor analysis; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; multivariate mixed modeling; cluster analysis; multidimensional scaling; and missing data. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 12) and Educational Psychology 182K (Topic 4), 282K (Topic 4), 382K (Topic 4), 482K (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) (or 182K (Topic 2), 282K (Topic 2), 382K (Topic 2), 482K (Topic 2)) and Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6) (or 182K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 282K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 382K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 482K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.14, 480C.14 Structural Equation Modeling 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Provides the basic theoretical background necessary for the application of structural equation modeling to research problems including model specification, identification, path analysis, estimation, testing fit, respecification, confirmatory factor analysis, and issues concerning the interpretation of structural equation models. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 14) and 182K (Topic 6), 282K (Topic 6), 382K (Topic 6), 482K (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 12), (or 182K (Topic 4), 282K (Topic 4), 382K (Topic 4), 482K (Topic 4)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.16, 480C.16 Hierarchical Linear Modeling 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the basic concepts and applications of hierarchical linear (i.e. multilevel) models. Learn strategies for analyzing various nested data structures, such as students within schools, and measurement occasions within subjects. Determine when and how to use hierarchical linear models, with an emphasis placed both on the statistical concepts of the modeling framework and the application of hierarchical linear modeling to data sets via software. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 16) and 184 (Topic 16), 284 (Topic 16), 384 (Topic 16) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), 380C (Topic 6) or 480C (Topic 6), and 380C (Topic 4) or 480C (Topic 4).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.18, 480C.18 Applied Bayesian Analysis 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine practical introduction to Bayesian statistical inference with an emphasis on applications in behavioral and measurement research. Explore conceptual differences between Bayesian and classical statistical inference and the differences between these approaches in the context of various statistical procedures. Use Bayesian software for analysis. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 18) and 182K (Topic 10), 282K (Topic 10), 382K (Topic 10), 482K (Topic 10) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) or 382K (Topic 2), or 482K (Topic 2), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.2, 480C.2 Fundamental Statistics 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introductory course designed for students in the fields of education and the social, behavioral, and health sciences who expect to take a second course in statistics. Subjects include descriptive and inferential statistics; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; correlation; linear prediction; tests of mean differences; tests of frequencies and proportions; and one-way analysis of variance. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) and 180E (Topic 1), 280E (Topic 1), 380E (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.22, 480C.22 Analysis of Categorical Data 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduces basic concepts, common statistical models, and analysis methods for categorical data. Provides theory and examples of applications using categorical techniques. Subjects include inference methods for contingency tables, generalized linear models for binary and count data, logistic regression models, multicategory logit models, loglinear models for contingency tables, and models for matched pairs. Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 22) and 182K, 282K, 382K, 482K (Topic 5) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 4) and 380C, 480C (Topic 6); or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.23, 480C.23 Missing Data Analysis 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Analyze data with missing values. Examine missing data theory, estimating statistical models with missing data, and other practical issues related to missing data, including the use of statistical software for handling missing data.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 4) and 380C (Topic 12).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.26, 480C.26 Data Exploration and Visualization in R 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore R, an open-source statistical programming platform for data analysis and visualization. Examine the foundational facilities and skills in R programming and how to use the tools to accomplish real-world, reproducible data analysis and visualization. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic: Data Analysis/Sim in R), 380C (Topic 20), 380C (Topic 26).
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.28, 480C.28 Statistical Modeling and Simulation in R 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Building on the foundational skills in R, examine how to design and program Monte Carlo simulation studies, which are a tool for evaluating the performance of statistical estimation and inference procedures. Explore translating mathematical equations to code and implementing statistical algorithms, building R packages, parallelizing, and integrating high-performance functions into R.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 12); and 380C (Topic 26) or 380C (Topic 20).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.30, 480C.30 Applied Research Design in Program Evaluation 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss in depth the quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods analyses used to conduct program evaluations. Practice communicating complex evaluative ideas, designs, and results to program leaders and participants. Develop a large scale evaluation proposal that focuses on the research design methods discussed.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 6).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.4, 480C.4 Correlation and Regression Methods 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines tests of association; multiple regression, including multiple predictors of a single interval-scaled outcome; and related subjects such as regression models for mediation and moderation. Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 4) and Educational Psychology 182K, 282K, 382K, 482K (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), and EDP 380C (Topic 6) or EDP 480C (Topic 6), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380C.6, 480C.6 Statistical Analysis for Experimental Data 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Subjects include hypothesis tests and data analysis procedures for a variety of experimental designs, including one-way analysis of variance; factorial analysis of variance; analysis of covariance; and repeated measures designs. Instruction in the use of statistical software is provided. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6) and 182K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 282K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), 382K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference), or 482K (Topic 1: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), (or 180E (Topic 1), 280E (Topic 1), 380E (Topic 1), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D Topics in Psychometrics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theory, models, methods, and applications in psychometrics and program evaluation. Educational Psychology 380D and 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Measurement and Evaluation. A basic background in measurement and evaluation is necessary to be appropriately critical of tests and instruments that are used in educational and psychological measurement situations. Subjects include general principles and basic concepts; types of reliability and validity; and the use of psychometric principles in various testing areas, such as intelligence testing; special aptitudes and abilities; educational achievement; and non-cognitive characteristics. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 2) and 180P (Topic 1), 280P (Topic 1), 380P (Topic 1), 480P (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in education, psychology, or other behavioral sciences.
Topic 4: Psychometric Theory and Methods. Addresess major approaches to analyzing responses to test items for making inferences about characteristics of examinees and items. Subjects include mental test theory and methods (e.g., the classical true-score model, item response theory models, and test construction methods); an introduction to factor analysis; and psychological scaling theory and procedures. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) and 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) (or 180E, 280E, 380E (Topic 1)) or consent of instructor.
Topic 6: Program Evaluation Models and Techniques. Examine the theoretical origins of Program Evaluation, as well as major sub-fields such as Responsive and Decision-Oriented evaluation. Conduct program decompositions in order to deeply understand the constraints, transactions and outcomes of a program, and create proposed evaluation of a program. Explore qualitative research methods that are useful for program evaluation and common quantitative methods and instrumentation, including survey design. Relate programmatic examples from other fields such as Nursing, Journalism, Pharmacy, and Educational Leadership. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 6) and 180P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques), 280P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques), 380P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques), 480P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) (or 380E (Topic 1)), or consent of instructor. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6) or 480C (Topic 6) is preferred.
Topic 8: Item Response Theory. Subjects include background and theory (including classical test theory, objectivity in mental measurement, dichotomous and polytomous models, conventional item analysis versus the item response theory approach, item parameter and ability estimation, and information functions), and applications (including relative efficiency of tests, flexilevel and two-stage tests, computerized adaptive tests and mastery tests, test equating, differential item functioning, and attitude and personality measurement). Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 8) and 180P (Topic 6), 280P (Topic 6), 380P (Topic 6), 480P (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 10: Test and Scale Construction. Design of effective instruments and cognitive tests; facet theory for scale construction; measurement of opinions and beliefs; tryout of experimental forms and item analysis; use of factor analysis and multidimensional scaling; norms and scaled scores; reliability and validity assessment; and test equating methods. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 10) and Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 8), 280P (Topic 8), 380P (Topic 8), 480P (Topic 8) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4), (or Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 11: Computer Adaptive Testing. In-depth examination of computer adaptive testing (CAT) methodologies based on Item Response Theory (IRT) models. Subjects include optimal test design principles; estimation of person parameters; item banking techniques; components of fully-adaptive and multi-stage testing algorithms; and issues concerning reliability, validity, item exposure, and score reporting. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 11), 380D (Topic 12), 380P (Topic 13). Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 8) or consent of instructor.
Topic 12: Computer-Based Testing. In-depth examination of computer-based testing (CBT) systems based on item response theory (IRT) models, including cases where the items are scored either right or wrong and cases where items are scored using more than two categories. Subjects include data simulation procedures; estimation of item and person parameters; item banking techniques; components of CBT algorithms; and issues concerning reliability, validity, and score reporting. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 12) and Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 13), 280P (Topic 13), 380P (Topic 13), 480P (Topic 13) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 8) (or 180P (Topic 6), 280P (Topic 6), 380P (Topic 6), 480P (Topic 6)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 14: Applied Psychometrics. In-depth examination of applied psychometric techniques. Subjects include equating scores; setting standards; detecting differential item functioning and selection, placement, and classification. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 14) and Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 14), 280P (Topic 14), 380P (Topic 14), 480P (Topic 14) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 16: Advanced Psychometrics Seminar. Discussion of emerging technical subjects in the areas of psychometrics, measurement, and educational statistics. Addresses advanced techniques for analyzing item response data, and studying characteristics of tests/assessment instruments, using available computer software. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 16) and 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Topic 18: Advanced Psychometrics Research. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 18) and 180P (Topic 15), 280P (Topic 15), 380P (Topic 15), 480P (Topic 15) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
EDP 380D.10 Test and Scale Construction 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Design of effective instruments and cognitive tests; facet theory for scale construction; measurement of opinions and beliefs; tryout of experimental forms and item analysis; use of factor analysis and multidimensional scaling; norms and scaled scores; reliability and validity assessment; and test equating methods. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 10) and Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 8), 280P (Topic 8), 380P (Topic 8), 480P (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4), (or Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.11 Computer Adaptive Testing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
In-depth examination of computer adaptive testing (CAT) methodologies based on Item Response Theory (IRT) models. Subjects include optimal test design principles; estimation of person parameters; item banking techniques; components of fully-adaptive and multi-stage testing algorithms; and issues concerning reliability, validity, item exposure, and score reporting. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 11), 380D (Topic 12), 380P (Topic 13).
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 8) or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.14 Applied Psychometrics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
In-depth examination of applied psychometric techniques. Subjects include equating scores; setting standards; detecting differential item functioning and selection, placement, and classification. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 14) and Educational Psychology 180P (Topic 14), 280P (Topic 14), 380P (Topic 14), 480P (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.16 Advanced Psychometrics Seminar 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discussion of emerging technical subjects in the areas of psychometrics, measurement, and educational statistics. Addresses advanced techniques for analyzing item response data, and studying characteristics of tests/assessment instruments, using available computer software. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 16) and 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 9) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.18 Advanced Psychometrics Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 18) and 180P (Topic 15), 280P (Topic 15), 380P (Topic 15), 480P (Topic 15) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.2 Measurement and Evaluation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
A basic background in measurement and evaluation is necessary to be appropriately critical of tests and instruments that are used in educational and psychological measurement situations. Subjects include general principles and basic concepts; types of reliability and validity; and the use of psychometric principles in various testing areas, such as intelligence testing; special aptitudes and abilities; educational achievement; and non-cognitive characteristics. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 2) and 180P (Topic 1), 280P (Topic 1), 380P (Topic 1), 480P (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in education, psychology, or other behavioral sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.4 Psychometric Theory and Methods 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Addresess major approaches to analyzing responses to test items for making inferences about characteristics of examinees and items. Subjects include mental test theory and methods (e.g., the classical true-score model, item response theory models, and test construction methods); an introduction to factor analysis; and psychological scaling theory and procedures. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) and 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) (or 180E, 280E, 380E (Topic 1)) or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.6 Program Evaluation Models and Techniques 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the theoretical origins of Program Evaluation, as well as major sub-fields such as Responsive and Decision-Oriented evaluation. Conduct program decompositions in order to deeply understand the constraints, transactions and outcomes of a program, and create proposed evaluation of a program. Explore qualitative research methods that are useful for program evaluation and common quantitative methods and instrumentation, including survey design. Relate programmatic examples from other fields such as Nursing, Journalism, Pharmacy, and Educational Leadership. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 6) and 180P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques), 280P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques), 380P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques), 480P (Topic 4: Evaluation Models and Techniques) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) (or 380E (Topic 1)), or consent of instructor. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 6) or 480C (Topic 6) is preferred.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380D.8 Item Response Theory 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Subjects include background and theory (including classical test theory, objectivity in mental measurement, dichotomous and polytomous models, conventional item analysis versus the item response theory approach, item parameter and ability estimation, and information functions), and applications (including relative efficiency of tests, flexilevel and two-stage tests, computerized adaptive tests and mastery tests, test equating, differential item functioning, and attitude and personality measurement). Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 8) and 180P (Topic 6), 280P (Topic 6), 380P (Topic 6), 480P (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 4) (or 180P (Topic 2), 280P (Topic 2), 380P (Topic 2), 480P (Topic 2)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 380Q Practicum in Psychometrics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C Topics in Research Methodology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theories and models for educational and psychological research. Educational Psychology 381C and 184, 284, 384 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of advisor in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Research Design and Methods for Psychology and Education. Introduction to essential concepts and methods used in quantitative empirical research in psychology and education. Examine ideas from the philosophy of science, threats to validity, causal inference, and experimental and quasi-experimental techniques, with a focus on the logic and methods of designing and evaluating research. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 2) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 24) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) or consent of instructor.
Topic 4: Research Methodology for Practitioners. Designed to facilitate understanding of research methods and statistical analysis. Overviews development of needs assessment, program evaluation, and program modifications. Facilitates skills in critically evaluating research to select evidence-based approaches for practice settings. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 4) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 20) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Literature and Research Synthesis. Focuses on the creation of a literature review or systematic research synthesis. Subjects to be covered include: problem formation; how research is communicated and how the scientific communication system affects knowledge; methods for locating research; problems in retrieving data from secondary sources; judging the quality of research; estimating the impact of policies and practices and gauging the strength of relations; and assessing variance in impacts and relationships across studies. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 6) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 22) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Qualitative Research Methods. Examines research methods that are descriptive, field-based, interpretive, and discovery-focused. Subjects include the varieties of qualitative research; identifying questions and phenomena for research; planning and conducting qualitative research; coding and other analytic procedures; developing an interpretation; and trustworthiness issues in qualitative inquiry. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 8) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Topic 10: Issues in Multicultural Research. Designed to provide knowledge and tools to critique and evaluate theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues related to the role and importance of culture, ethnicity, and race in multicultural research. Draws from social, developmental, counseling, and clinical psychology research, and emphasizes the challenges in conducting rigorous, culturally sound research. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 10) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 17) may not both be counted.
Topic 12: Meta-analysis. Effect size calculation for different designs; quantitative methods and models for synthesizing and testing moderators of effect size; and related subject matter. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 12) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 7) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 480C (Topic 6) and 480C (Topic 4) or consent of instructor. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 16) is recommended.
Topic 14: Causal Inference. Survey of quantitative methods for studying causal effect of interventions, with emphasis on data analysis and interpretation. Subjects include potential outcomes models, graphical models, randomized experiments, propensity scores, matching and weighting, instrumental variables, interrupted time series, regression discontinuities, and mediation models. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 14) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 25) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 2) or 384 (Topic 24) and Educational Psychology 480C (Topic 4) or 380C (Topic 4); or consent of instructor.
Topic 16: Survey Research Design. Overview of the survey research process; addresses various topics in survey research within the context of the development of a survey study. Covers sequence of a survey study, from conceptualization to measurement, administration, data management and analysis, and writing the research report. Issues in quasi-experimental design, sampling, questionnaire construction, administration, and the use of computers in survey research are covered within this framework. The relative advantages, disadvantages, and appropriateness of the different modes of survey administration (i.e., face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, mail, internet surveys, and other self-administered questionnaires) for different research questions are also examined. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 16) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 7) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) or consent of instructor.
EDP 381C.10 Issues in Multicultural Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Designed to provide knowledge and tools to critique and evaluate theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues related to the role and importance of culture, ethnicity, and race in multicultural research. Draws from social, developmental, counseling, and clinical psychology research, and emphasizes the challenges in conducting rigorous, culturally sound research. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 10) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 17) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.12 Meta-analysis 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Effect size calculation for different designs; quantitative methods and models for synthesizing and testing moderators of effect size; and related subject matter. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 12) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 7) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 480C (Topic 6) and 480C (Topic 4) or consent of instructor. Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 16) is recommended.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.14 Causal Inference 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Survey of quantitative methods for studying causal effect of interventions, with emphasis on data analysis and interpretation. Subjects include potential outcomes models, graphical models, randomized experiments, propensity scores, matching and weighting, instrumental variables, interrupted time series, regression discontinuities, and mediation models. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 14) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 25) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 2) or 384 (Topic 24) and Educational Psychology 480C (Topic 4) or 380C (Topic 4); or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.16 Survey Research Design 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Overview of the survey research process; addresses various topics in survey research within the context of the development of a survey study. Covers sequence of a survey study, from conceptualization to measurement, administration, data management and analysis, and writing the research report. Issues in quasi-experimental design, sampling, questionnaire construction, administration, and the use of computers in survey research are covered within this framework. The relative advantages, disadvantages, and appropriateness of the different modes of survey administration (i.e., face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, mail, internet surveys, and other self-administered questionnaires) for different research questions are also examined. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 16) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 7) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.2 Research Design and Methods for Psychology and Education 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to essential concepts and methods used in quantitative empirical research in psychology and education. Examine ideas from the philosophy of science, threats to validity, causal inference, and experimental and quasi-experimental techniques, with a focus on the logic and methods of designing and evaluating research. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 2) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 24) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2) or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.4 Research Methodology for Practitioners 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Designed to facilitate understanding of research methods and statistical analysis. Overviews development of needs assessment, program evaluation, and program modifications. Facilitates skills in critically evaluating research to select evidence-based approaches for practice settings. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 4) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 20) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.6 Literature and Research Synthesis 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on the creation of a literature review or systematic research synthesis. Subjects to be covered include: problem formation; how research is communicated and how the scientific communication system affects knowledge; methods for locating research; problems in retrieving data from secondary sources; judging the quality of research; estimating the impact of policies and practices and gauging the strength of relations; and assessing variance in impacts and relationships across studies. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 6) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 22) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381C.8 Qualitative Research Methods 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines research methods that are descriptive, field-based, interpretive, and discovery-focused. Subjects include the varieties of qualitative research; identifying questions and phenomena for research; planning and conducting qualitative research; coding and other analytic procedures; developing an interpretation; and trustworthiness issues in qualitative inquiry. Educational Psychology 381C (Topic 8) and 184, 284, 384 (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381D Advanced Statistical Modeling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced course intended for doctoral students specializing in quantitative methods. Subject matter includes extensions of basic two- and three-level multilevel models and of structural equation models; simulation study design; and related subjects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 14) (or Educational Psychology 182K (Topic 6), 282K (Topic 6), 382K (Topic 6), 482K (Topic 6)) and 380C (Topic 16) (or 184 (Topic 16), 284 (Topic 16), 384 (Topic 16)), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381E Advanced Item Response Theory 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced course intended for doctoral students specializing in quantitative methods. Subjects include extensions of Item Response Theory (IRT) models, including multidimensional IRT and Testlet Response Theory, explanatory item response modeling, IRT rater models, cognitive diagnostic IRT models, response time models, and related subjects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Educational Psychology 380C (Topic 2), 380D (Topic 4), and 380D (Topic 8).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 381S Practicum in Program Evaluation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382C Topics in Social Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in Education 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examination of issues, theories, and research in selected areas of social psychology and other behavioral sciences that have implications for education. Social psychology is the study of how individuals are influenced by others. Behavioral sciences examines the interaction of cognitive processes and social environment, including social relationships. Educational Psychology 381M and 382C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate Standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Social Psychology. Explore basic theories and methods of social psychology including attitudes and social cognition, interpersonal relations and group processes, and personality processes and individual differences. Educational Psychology 381M (Topic 2) and 382C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Families and Education in Three Cultures. Covers intersection of families and education in the cultures of China, Japan, and the U.S, from pre-school through higher education; content is situated within the discipline of psychology. Educational Psychology 381M (Topic 6) and 382C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Psychology of Race, Prejudice, and Stereotypes. Studies the history and evolution of race, prejudice, and stereotyping from a social psychological perspective. Focuses on understanding the psychology of racial attitudes, prejudice, and stereotyping. Includes related ideas from the areas of anthropology, sociology, and biology. Educational Psychology 381M (Topic 12) and 382C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: The Social Psychology of Siblings. Survey multiple theories and research literature evaluating the influence of siblings, including the absence of siblings on social, psychological, and health outcomes across the lifespan. Utilize an empirical research study about sibling effects during childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDP 382C.2 Social Psychology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore basic theories and methods of social psychology including attitudes and social cognition, interpersonal relations and group processes, and personality processes and individual differences. Educational Psychology 381M (Topic 2) and 382C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382C.6 Psychology of Race, Prejudice, and Stereotypes 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Studies the history and evolution of race, prejudice, and stereotyping from a social psychological perspective. Focuses on understanding the psychology of racial attitudes, prejudice, and stereotyping. Includes related ideas from the areas of anthropology, sociology, and biology. Educational Psychology 381M (Topic 12) and 382C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382C.8 The Social Psychology of Siblings 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Survey multiple theories and research literature evaluating the influence of siblings, including the absence of siblings on social, psychological, and health outcomes across the lifespan. Utilize an empirical research study about sibling effects during childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382D Topics in Learning and Motivation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
History and systems of psychology applied to education; modern theories and current research in learning and human motivation, especially in relation to new educational media and to the educative process. Educational Psychology 382D and 382L may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of advisor in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: History and Systems of Psychology. Overview of the major theoretical frameworks in psychology and its antecedents as a scientific field. Includes discussion of influential ideas, the people behind them, and their historical contexts. Special focus is on particular psychology paradigm characteristics of certain periods in history. Additional emphasis is placed on the research methodologies that accompany each paradigm, and on building communication skills and co-constructing understanding through class discussions, oral presentations, and analytical writing. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 2) and 382L (Topic 17) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Psychology of Learning. Examination of the current literature on how people learn, the factors that influence the acquisition of knowledge, and on the philosophical frameworks that have characterized views of the learning process. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 4) and 382L (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Motivation and Emotion. Explore human motivation and emotion from a psychological perspective. Examine classical and contemporary theories to understand the nature, predictors, functions, and consequences of motivation and emotion. Review basic theories of motivation and emotion in application to educational issues. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 6) and 382L (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Instructional Psychology. Translating the theories and research on human learning and motivation into practice for educational psychology students through designing instruction to meet the needs of a range of audiences and instructional situations. Emphasis is placed on communicating how various learning and motivation theories get translated into design theories and instructional practice, and how a given instructional practice might be based in theory. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 8) and 382L (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Topic 10: Complex Cognitive Processes in Education. Higher-order thinking broadly conceptualized with attention to such processes as memory, transfer of learning, conceptual change, analogical reasoning, and inference.
Topic 12: Psycholinguistics. Examination of the intersection of language and thought from a sociolinguistic perspective. Includes readings from the latest work on models of cognition and language, first language acquisition, conversation and oral discourse use, reading comprehension, and writing processes. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 12) and 382L (Topic 5) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Psychology of Teachers and Teaching. Examination of research and theory pertaining to the effects of teaching on students' learning and motivation at various levels of education in order to identify key trends and findings and use those ideas in supporting instructional improvement. Discussion of research and theory on what knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs are characteristic of an effective teacher at various levels and how teachers develop those skills and attitudes. Attention is given to how research in this area is conducted. Educational Psychology 182 (Topic 5), 282 (Topic 5), 382 (Topic 5) and 382D (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
Topic 16: Research on Discourse Practices. Considers the current research and thinking about how individuals use language in human interaction, how writing and reading processes are multidimensional and socially situated, and how new forms of discourse arise in social interactions. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 16) and 382L (Topic 19) may not both be counted.
Topic 20: Current Issues in Motivation. Discuss advanced issues and debates in motivation research: motivational interventions, methodological innovations, the roles of culture and context, and current theoretical debates in the field. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 20) and 382L (Topic 20) may not both be counted.
Topic 22: Current Issues in Learning.
EDP 382D.16 Research on Discourse Practices 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Considers the current research and thinking about how individuals use language in human interaction, how writing and reading processes are multidimensional and socially situated, and how new forms of discourse arise in social interactions. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 16) and 382L (Topic 19) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382D.2 History and Systems of Psychology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Overview of the major theoretical frameworks in psychology and its antecedents as a scientific field. Includes discussion of influential ideas, the people behind them, and their historical contexts. Special focus is on particular psychology paradigm characteristics of certain periods in history. Additional emphasis is placed on the research methodologies that accompany each paradigm, and on building communication skills and co-constructing understanding through class discussions, oral presentations, and analytical writing. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 2) and 382L (Topic 17) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382D.20 Current Issues in Motivation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss advanced issues and debates in motivation research: motivational interventions, methodological innovations, the roles of culture and context, and current theoretical debates in the field. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 20) and 382L (Topic 20) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382D.4 Psychology of Learning 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examination of the current literature on how people learn, the factors that influence the acquisition of knowledge, and on the philosophical frameworks that have characterized views of the learning process. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 4) and 382L (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382D.6 Motivation and Emotion 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore human motivation and emotion from a psychological perspective. Examine classical and contemporary theories to understand the nature, predictors, functions, and consequences of motivation and emotion. Review basic theories of motivation and emotion in application to educational issues. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 6) and 382L (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382E Topics in Biological Basis of Behavior and Learning 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
An investigation of how the biological processes influence behavior, as well as how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health, illness, and learning. Educational Psychology 382E and 383 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of advisor in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Biological Basis of Behavior. Provides an overview of brain structure and function and the brain bases of behavior and disorders of behavior. Focus is on the structure of the nervous system, with a primary emphasis on the functional organization of the brain, and the mechanisms underlying neural communication, followed by a review of various functional systems of the brain and clinical disorders known to be associated with dysfunction of these systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 2), 382L (Topic 9), 383 (Topic 1).
Topic 4: Biological Basis of Personality.
Topic 6: Educational Neuroscience. Explores the interactions between neurobiological processes and learning, examining how cognitive neuroscience can inform and guide educational practice, as well as how the impact of the educational experience on brain development and functioning can increase our understanding of functional neural systems. Educational Psychology 182 (Topic 13), 282 (Topic 13), 382 (Topic 13) and 382E (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Introduction to Biomedical Issues in Autism. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 383 (Topic 2), 382E (Topic 8), 385 (Topic 11).
Topic 10: Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, Health, and Learning. Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 10) and 382L (Topic 18) may not both be counted.
Topic 11: Pediatric Psychology and Health Disparities. Focus on current research and practice in pediatric psychology, including the biological, psychological, and social foundations of pediatric conditions, as well as lifespan health conditions related to development in childhood. Explore general principles of pediatric psychology, pediatric health disparities, and disease-specific issues (e.g. cancer, asthma, diabetes, obesity), including developmental processes of risk and resilience and prevention and intervention for these conditions. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 11), 382E (Topic 12), 397 (Topic 6).
Topic 12: Pediatric Psychology. Focus on current research and practice in pediatric psychology, including the biological, psychological, and social foundations of pediatric conditions, as well as lifespan health conditions related to development in childhood. Subjects include general principles of pediatric psychology, pediatric health disparities, and disease-specific topics (e.g., cancer, asthma, diabetes, obesity), including developmental processes of risk and resilience and prevention/intervention for these conditions. Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 12) and 397 (Topic 6: Practicum in Pediatric Psychology) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Health Psychology.
Topic 16: Human Brain Imaging. Provides a foundation in the brain imaging basics necessary to enable neuropsychologists to more competently interpret and use brain imaging information in clinical practice, as well as an understanding of what brain imaging can and cannot provide to clinicians. Builds on a basic clinical and anatomical foundation and progresses to more technical knowledge regarding specific brain imaging techniques, ultimately reviewing the application of brain imaging within a variety of traumatic and non-traumatic clinical contexts. Educational Psychology 382E (Topic: Human Brain Imaging) and 382E (Topic 16) may not both be counted.
EDP 382E.10 Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, Health, and Learning 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 10) and 382L (Topic 18) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382E.11 Pediatric Psychology and Health Disparities 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on current research and practice in pediatric psychology, including the biological, psychological, and social foundations of pediatric conditions, as well as lifespan health conditions related to development in childhood. Explore general principles of pediatric psychology, pediatric health disparities, and disease-specific issues (e.g. cancer, asthma, diabetes, obesity), including developmental processes of risk and resilience and prevention and intervention for these conditions. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 11), 382E (Topic 12), 397 (Topic 6).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382E.2 Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Provides an overview of brain structure and function and the brain bases of behavior and disorders of behavior. Focus is on the structure of the nervous system, with a primary emphasis on the functional organization of the brain, and the mechanisms underlying neural communication, followed by a review of various functional systems of the brain and clinical disorders known to be associated with dysfunction of these systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 2), 382L (Topic 9), 383 (Topic 1).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382F Topics in Human Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theories of development and the educative process. Educational Psychology 382F and 385 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of advisor in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: The Individual through the Life Cycle. Explores issues such as personal identity, academic achievement, social and emotional development, and the role of social statuses in relation to gender, social class, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation in school settings through readings, reflections, discussion, and class activities. Examines and applies theories of psychology and identity development to adolescent populations from diverse groups. Through integration of all of these areas, students focus on developing an understanding of their experiences as an adolescent, as well as those of the youth they may encounter as they assist them in coping more effectively with life's challenges. Inquiry extends beyond the individual and asks students to think critically about social, cultural, and historical contexts and group identities. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 2) and 385 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Life Span Development. Examine human development from birth to death. Explore theories and empirical research across domains including social, emotional, identity, and cognitive. Discuss the roles of gender, socio-economic status, culture, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in human development and aging across multiple settings. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 2), 382F (Topic 3), 385 (Topic 1).
Topic 4: Child and Adolescent Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development. Overview of the current state of empirical knowledge in the field of child development. Introduction to key topics relating to each of the major periods of human growth beginning with infancy. Focus is on the main theoretical frameworks and controversies within which knowledge is constructed in this field. Additional emphasis is on what these diverse approaches propose, and on critical evaluation of child development theory and research. Builds skills in communicating and co-constructing understanding through class discussions, oral presentations, and analytical writing. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 4) and 385 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Culture, Child Development, and Education. Advanced graduate seminar that examines current theory and research from the psychology, anthropology, and sociology fields on the roles of culture, ethnicity, and race in the development and education of children around the world. In-depth discussion subjects include parenting and socialization; cognitive, social, and emotional development; the effects of socioeconomic status; culture change and acculturation; and racism and critical race theory. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 6) and 391 (Topic 1), 691 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Adolescent Psychosocial Development. Examination and application of psychological research and theoretical frameworks that inform adolescent (ages twelve to nineteen) psychological, social, and identity development. Explores the social, cultural, and historical contexts that promote or impair resiliency in adolescents. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 8) and 385 (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 10: Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Self. Research and theory related to the concept of the "self" from both Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives, and on the evidence for mental and physical health benefits of mindfulness, compassion for others, and self-compassion. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 10) and 386N (Topic 13) may not both be counted.
Topic 12: Dysfunction in Human Behavior/Social Organizations. Designed to provide an overview of the development of human dysfunction using both psychological and cultural perspectives. Includes a review of personality development as well as the societal dynamics associated with dysfunctional behavior.
EDP 382F.10 Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Self 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Research and theory related to the concept of the "self" from both Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives, and on the evidence for mental and physical health benefits of mindfulness, compassion for others, and self-compassion. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 10) and 386N (Topic 13) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382F.12 Dysfunction in Human Behavior/Social Organizations 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Designed to provide an overview of the development of human dysfunction using both psychological and cultural perspectives. Includes a review of personality development as well as the societal dynamics associated with dysfunctional behavior.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382F.3 Life Span Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine human development from birth to death. Explore theories and empirical research across domains including social, emotional, identity, and cognitive. Discuss the roles of gender, socio-economic status, culture, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in human development and aging across multiple settings. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 2), 382F (Topic 3), 385 (Topic 1).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382F.6 Culture, Child Development, and Education 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced graduate seminar that examines current theory and research from the psychology, anthropology, and sociology fields on the roles of culture, ethnicity, and race in the development and education of children around the world. In-depth discussion subjects include parenting and socialization; cognitive, social, and emotional development; the effects of socioeconomic status; culture change and acculturation; and racism and critical race theory. Educational Psychology 382F (Topic 6) and 391 (Topic 1), 691 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382G Topics in Cultural Diversity and Individual Differences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theory and research on cultural diversity and individual differences as factors in psychology and education. Educational Psychology 381, 481 and 382G may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 382G and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 382G and 385 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Latino/a Psychology. United States Latino/a experiences, issues, and behavior in the context of psychological theory and research; including, but not limited to, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans, Central, and South Americans. Integrates sub-disciplines of psychology and explores a variety of subjects relevant to the psychology of Latinos/as, including: race; ethnicity; culture; immigration; acculturation; identity; language; sexuality and sexual orientation; racial and gender socialization; racism, colonization, and colorism; oppression; and health disparities. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 38), 481 (Topic 38) and 382G (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Psychology of Women and Gender. Study of women's experiences, issues, and behavior in the context of psychological theory and research. Integrates many sub-disciplines of psychology and explores a variety of subjects relevant to the psychology of women, including sexuality, gender socialization, sex differences, victimization, oppression, and motherhood. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 12), 481 (Topic 12) and 382G (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: African American Psychology. Educational Psychology 382G (Topic 6) and 385 (Topic 13) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Educational Disabilities in Schools. Educational Psychology 382G (Topic 8) and 189H (Topic 20), 289H (Topic 20), 389H (Topic 20), 489H (Topic 20) may not both be counted.
Topic 10: Disability and Culture in Education. Examine the culture of disability in the educational context. Explore language and terminology around disability, the history of ableism (discrimination/prejudice), the role of accommodations and access in defining disability and inclusion, perceptions of disability over time, identity development for individuals with a disability, diversity and difference of language within disability groups. Educational Psychology 382G (Topic 10) and 382G (Topic: Disability/Culture in Eductn) may not both be counted.
Topic 12: School Mental Health for Emerging Bilingual Students. Explore the school mental health process for emerging bilingual students. Discuss the referral, assessment, and intervention pathway in the school-based setting. Examine cultural and linguistic considerations for student engagement, family participation/training, and school collaboration (e.g., working with teachers, administrators, school counselors, social workers, and outside agencies). Educational Psychology 382G (Topic 12) and 382G (Topic: Sch Mnt Hlth: Em Blngl Stdn) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 30) and 384C (Topic 21), or consent of instructor.
EDP 382G.10 Disability and Culture in Education 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the culture of disability in the educational context. Explore language and terminology around disability, the history of ableism (discrimination/prejudice), the role of accommodations and access in defining disability and inclusion, perceptions of disability over time, identity development for individuals with a disability, diversity and difference of language within disability groups. Educational Psychology 382G (Topic 10) and 382G (Topic: Disability/Culture in Eductn) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382G.12 School Mental Health for Emerging Bilingual Students 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the school mental health process for emerging bilingual students. Discuss the referral, assessment, and intervention pathway in the school-based setting. Examine cultural and linguistic considerations for student engagement, family participation/training, and school collaboration (e.g., working with teachers, administrators, school counselors, social workers, and outside agencies). Educational Psychology 382G (Topic 12) and 382G (Topic: Sch Mnt Hlth: Em Blngl Stdn) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 30) and 384C (Topic 21), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382G.2 Latino/a Psychology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
United States Latino/a experiences, issues, and behavior in the context of psychological theory and research; including, but not limited to, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans, Central, and South Americans. Integrates sub-disciplines of psychology and explores a variety of subjects relevant to the psychology of Latinos/as, including: race; ethnicity; culture; immigration; acculturation; identity; language; sexuality and sexual orientation; racial and gender socialization; racism, colonization, and colorism; oppression; and health disparities. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 38), 481 (Topic 38) and 382G (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382G.4 Psychology of Women and Gender 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study of women's experiences, issues, and behavior in the context of psychological theory and research. Integrates many sub-disciplines of psychology and explores a variety of subjects relevant to the psychology of women, including sexuality, gender socialization, sex differences, victimization, oppression, and motherhood. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 12), 481 (Topic 12) and 382G (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 382Q Research Practicum in Human Development, Culture, and Learning Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C, 483C Topics in Assessment and Diagnosis 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced study of theory, issues, and application of methods of measurement and diagnostic systems. Topics include techniques to estimate individual and group differences as these inform learning and behavior in educational and community settings. Educational Psychology 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P and 383C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 381, 481 and 383C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 383C and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 383C and 397 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. For 383C, three lecture hours a week for one semester. For 483C, three lecture hours and one-and-one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Overview of Psychoeducational Assessment. Reviews the principles and concepts underlying assessment and appraisal of aptitudes, achievement, personality, behavioral and emotional regulation. Reviews standardized testing procedures, as well as checklists, clinical interviewing and projective measures. Develops literacy skills for reviewing test reports and implementing recommendations from assessment reports.
Topic 4: Individual Testing. Focuses on the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation (oral and written) of commonly administered individual tests of intelligence for children and adolescents. Educational Psychology 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 3) and 383C, 483C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Academic Assessment and Intervention. Explore the application of theory and research along with psychometric knowledge to the assessment of academic skills, with the intent of using this and other (e.g., cognitive) data to recommend evidence-based interventions for children and youth in academic settings. Address the use of data to monitor response to academic services and interventions. Educational Psychology 383C, 483C (Topic 6) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 4) or 483C (Topic 4)
Topic 7: Evidence-Based Interventions in Schools. Examine knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to assist children experiencing academic difficulties. Discuss vocabulary, concepts, principles, and practices related to the delivery of high-quality academic instruction to all learners in schools. Evaluate interventions and match academic interventions to instructional needs.
Topic 8: Social and Emotional Assessment with Children and Adolescents. Focus on developing knowledge and skills in evidence-based social/emotional assessment, including conducting and interpreting evidence-based assessments of children's social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, and the diagnosis of mental health disorders in youth. Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 8) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 21) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 30) or the equivalent.
Topic 10: Bilingual Assessment. Focuses on theoretical and practical considerations in assessing the cognitive, language, academic, and psychosocial functioning of bilingual youth. Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 10) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 19: Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Intervention) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: For non-school psychology students, consent of instructor.
Topic 12: Assessment in Counseling. Introduction to the fundamentals of objective assessment, with emphasis on cultural and ethical considerations. Review of assessment techniques includes diagnostic interviewing, intelligence testing, achievement testing, objective personality testing, interpretation of assessment data, writing integrated reports, providing feedback, and making appropriate referrals. First course of a two-part sequence in psychological assessment; the second course in the sequence is Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 14). Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 6), 481 (Topic 6) and 383C (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test Interpretation. Second part of a two-course sequence in psychological assessment; continuation of Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 12). Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 10), 481 (Topic 10) and 383C (Topic 14) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 12) (or 381 (Topic 6), 481 (Topic 6)); for students outside of counseling psychology, Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 12) (or 381 (Topic 6), 481 (Topic 6)) and consent of instructor.
Topic 16: Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment. Introduction to neuropsychological theory; covers the major functional domains typically assessed by neuropsychologists. Subjects include assessment across the lifespan, various disorders that neuropsychologists commonly encounter and their impact on neuropsychological test performance, and commonly used neuropsychological instruments. Educational Psychology 383C, 483C (Topic 16) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 7: Neuropsychological Assessment) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 382E (Topic 2) or equivalent and 383C (Topic 4) or 483C (Topic 4) or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Topic 18: Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment. Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 18) and 189H (Topic 8), 289H (Topic 8), 389H (Topic 8), 489H (Topic 8) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 16) (or 189H (Topic 3: Neuropsychological Assessment), 289H (Topic 3: Neuropsychological Assessment), 389H (Topic 3: Neuropsychological Assessment), 489H (Topic 3: Neuropsychological Assessment)).
Topic 26: Psychopathology. Overview of the nature, structure, etiology and developmental course of psychopathology through the lifespan. Key issues include approaches to the classification of disorders, incidence and prevalence rates, developmental course of disorders, and risk and protective factors. Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 26) and 397 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 28: Child Psychopathology. Focus on the nature, structure, etiology and developmental course of psychopathology during childhood and adolescence, including approaches to the classification of psychological disorders, incidence and prevalence, the role of environments and genes in the etiology of psychopathology, the developmental course of disorders, correlates of and risk factors for disorders, and the clinical implications of the current findings in the field. Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 28) and 397 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 30: Developmental Psychopathology. Explore the nature, structure, etiology and developmental course of psychopathology through the lifespan. Examine key issues including approaches to the classification of disorders, incidence and prevalence rates, developmental course of disorders, and risk and protective factors. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 26), 383 (Topic 28), 383C (Topic 30), 397 (Topic 1).
Topic 32: Forensic Psychology: Psychological Issues in Legal Contexts. Designed to familiarize students with various psychological roles and influences in the courtroom, case law as related to expert testimony, ethical practice in forensic psychology, and with psychological testing and assessment procedures used and considered best practice in various forensic contexts. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 30), 481 (Topic 30) and 383C (Topic 32) may not both be counted.
EDP 383C.12, 483C.12 Assessment in Counseling 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the fundamentals of objective assessment, with emphasis on cultural and ethical considerations. Review of assessment techniques includes diagnostic interviewing, intelligence testing, achievement testing, objective personality testing, interpretation of assessment data, writing integrated reports, providing feedback, and making appropriate referrals. First course of a two-part sequence in psychological assessment; the second course in the sequence is Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 14). Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 6), 481 (Topic 6) and 383C (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C.2, 483C.2 Overview of Psychoeducational Assessment 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Reviews the principles and concepts underlying assessment and appraisal of aptitudes, achievement, personality, behavioral and emotional regulation. Reviews standardized testing procedures, as well as checklists, clinical interviewing and projective measures. Develops literacy skills for reviewing test reports and implementing recommendations from assessment reports.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C.30, 483C.30 Developmental Psychopathology 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the nature, structure, etiology and developmental course of psychopathology through the lifespan. Examine key issues including approaches to the classification of disorders, incidence and prevalence rates, developmental course of disorders, and risk and protective factors. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 26), 383 (Topic 28), 383C (Topic 30), 397 (Topic 1).
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C.4, 483C.4 Individual Testing 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation (oral and written) of commonly administered individual tests of intelligence for children and adolescents. Educational Psychology 180P, 280P, 380P, 480P (Topic 3) and 383C, 483C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C.6, 483C.6 Academic Assessment and Intervention 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the application of theory and research along with psychometric knowledge to the assessment of academic skills, with the intent of using this and other (e.g., cognitive) data to recommend evidence-based interventions for children and youth in academic settings. Address the use of data to monitor response to academic services and interventions. Educational Psychology 383C, 483C (Topic 6) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 4) or 483C (Topic 4)
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C.7, 483C.7 Evidence-Based Interventions in Schools 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to assist children experiencing academic difficulties. Discuss vocabulary, concepts, principles, and practices related to the delivery of high-quality academic instruction to all learners in schools. Evaluate interventions and match academic interventions to instructional needs.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383C.8, 483C.8 Social and Emotional Assessment with Children and Adolescents 3-4 Hours
3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on developing knowledge and skills in evidence-based social/emotional assessment, including conducting and interpreting evidence-based assessments of children's social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, and the diagnosis of mental health disorders in youth. Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 8) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 21) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 383C (Topic 30) or the equivalent.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383D Practicum: Level One 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383E Practicum: Level Two 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 383F Practicum: Level Three 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C Topics in Prevention and Intervention 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced study of theories, processes, and techniques of evidence-based prevention and intervention to enhance learning and behavior in educational and community settings. Educational Psychology 381, 481, and 384C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 383 and 384C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 384C and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Educational Psychology 384C and 397 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Theories in Counseling. Theories and research for developing counseling interventions in a pluralistic world. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 1), 481 (Topic 1), and 384C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: School Counseling. Covers subjects related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of socio-emotional interventions in educational settings. Included is a review of American School Counseling Association Standards, standards of the Texas Education Agency for school counselors, and legislative rules related to school counseling. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 3: School Counseling) and 384C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Career Development. Introduction to the basic principles, models, and methods of career development used in educational settings. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 4: Career Development) and 384C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Helping and Counseling Skills. Designed to provide a foundation for the professional practice of counseling and the skills necessary for professional training in counseling and related fields. Studies basic interpersonal helping skills, clinical interviewing, and intervention strategies. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 8: Counseling Skills and Procedures) and 384C (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Topic 9: Approaches to Intervention. Subjects include ecological prevention methods, psychoeducational prevention activities, and relapse prevention; clinical interventions include crisis intervention and early interventions. Proactive prevention efforts are emphasized.
Topic 10: Family Systems Interventions with Adults and Couples. Review of major family systems theories and practices for promoting functioning in school, work, and social relationships. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy), 481 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy) and 384C (Topic 10) may not both be counted.
Topic 11: Family and Couples Interventions. Review major family systems theories and practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 10), 384C (Topic 11), 384C (Topic 12).
Topic 12: Family Systems Interventions with Children and Adolescents. Review of major family systems theories and practices for promoting learning and behavior of children and adolescents. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy), 481 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy), and 384C (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Addiction Counseling. Studies biological mechanisms of categories of commonly abused substances and treatment approaches to addiction. Includes discussion of other forms of addiction, including food, sex, and internet, and addiction in diverse populations. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 24), 481 (Topic 24), and 384C (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
Topic 18: Multicultural Counseling. Introduction to cultural diversity and multiculturalism in counseling. Designed to help students understand important cultural issues and various cultural groups. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 26), 481 (Topic 26), and 384C (Topic 18) may not both be counted.
Topic 20: Child and Adolescent Counseling Skills and Interventions. Designed to develop theoretical understanding and counseling skills in working with children and systems to promote development, growth, and achievement. Covers theory, research, and skills useful for conducting counseling, behavioral management, and interventions with children and adolescents. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 36), 481 (Topic 36), and 384C (Topic 20) may not both be counted.
Topic 21: Fundamentals of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Youth. Explore an introduction to Behavior Therapy (BT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. Examine the history and theoretical underpinnings (learning theory, social learning theory, cognitive theory), core transdiagnostic principles of behavior change, and a survey of CBT techniques commonly used in practice for common child and adolescent mental health concerns. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 21), 384C (Topic 22), 384C (Topic 36).
Topic 22: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents. Explore the theoretical underpinnings, historical context, and modern applications of primarily cognitive aspects of the practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for child and adolescent mental health disorders. Examine the research methodologies used to evaluate CBT, and review the evidence base for CBT for a variety of common child and adolescent mental health disorders. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 22) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Intervention) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 36) or consent of instructor.
Topic 24: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Adults. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 24) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Intervention) may not both be counted.
Topic 26: Interpersonal Intervention with Children and Adolescents. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 26) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 3: Interpersonal Intervention with Children and Adolescents) may not both be counted.
Topic 28: Crisis Intervention in Schools. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 28) and 397 (Topic 5: Crisis Intervention in Schools) may not both be counted.
Topic 30: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 28: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) and 384C (Topic 30) may not both be counted.
Topic 32: Integrated Behavioral Health. Focus on integrated behavioral health care for underserved children and their families; develops knowledge and skills in integrated health care service delivery, cultural competence in health services, and family-centered health services. Educational Psychology 383 (Topic 3: Integrated Behavioral Health) and 384C (Topic 32) may not both be counted.
Topic 34: Prevention Science. Examines risk and protective influences on development and evidence based interventions that promote well-being across academic, social-emotional, and health domains.
Topic 36: Fundamentals of Behavioral Theory and Interventions. Introduction to Behavior Therapy (BT), including history and theoretical underpinnings, core assumptions of BT, and a survey of BT techniques commonly used in practice, with particular emphasis on child and adolescent therapy; explores definition of empiriaclly-supported practice, and evidence base for BTs for children and adolescents in clinics, schools, and other settings. Education Psychology 384C (Topic 36) and 384C (Topic: Fund of Behav Theory/Interven) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topic 38: Motivational Interviewing. Explore the theoretical and empirical base for motivational interviewing, including training on the skills and spirit of motivational interviewing. Designed for students whose career goals include healthcare, therapy, or counseling. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic: Motivational Interviewing) and 384C (Topic 38) may not both be counted.
EDP 384C.11 Family and Couples Interventions 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Review major family systems theories and practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 10), 384C (Topic 11), 384C (Topic 12).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.14 Addiction Counseling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Studies biological mechanisms of categories of commonly abused substances and treatment approaches to addiction. Includes discussion of other forms of addiction, including food, sex, and internet, and addiction in diverse populations. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 24), 481 (Topic 24), and 384C (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.18 Multicultural Counseling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to cultural diversity and multiculturalism in counseling. Designed to help students understand important cultural issues and various cultural groups. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 26), 481 (Topic 26), and 384C (Topic 18) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.2 Theories in Counseling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theories and research for developing counseling interventions in a pluralistic world. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 1), 481 (Topic 1), and 384C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.21 Fundamentals of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Youth 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore an introduction to Behavior Therapy (BT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. Examine the history and theoretical underpinnings (learning theory, social learning theory, cognitive theory), core transdiagnostic principles of behavior change, and a survey of CBT techniques commonly used in practice for common child and adolescent mental health concerns. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 21), 384C (Topic 22), 384C (Topic 36).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.24 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Adults 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 24) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Intervention) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.30 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 28: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) and 384C (Topic 30) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.32 Integrated Behavioral Health 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on integrated behavioral health care for underserved children and their families; develops knowledge and skills in integrated health care service delivery, cultural competence in health services, and family-centered health services. Educational Psychology 383 (Topic 3: Integrated Behavioral Health) and 384C (Topic 32) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.34 Prevention Science 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines risk and protective influences on development and evidence based interventions that promote well-being across academic, social-emotional, and health domains.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.38 Motivational Interviewing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the theoretical and empirical base for motivational interviewing, including training on the skills and spirit of motivational interviewing. Designed for students whose career goals include healthcare, therapy, or counseling. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic: Motivational Interviewing) and 384C (Topic 38) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.4 School Counseling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Covers subjects related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of socio-emotional interventions in educational settings. Included is a review of American School Counseling Association Standards, standards of the Texas Education Agency for school counselors, and legislative rules related to school counseling. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 3: School Counseling) and 384C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.6 Career Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the basic principles, models, and methods of career development used in educational settings. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 4: Career Development) and 384C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.8 Helping and Counseling Skills 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Designed to provide a foundation for the professional practice of counseling and the skills necessary for professional training in counseling and related fields. Studies basic interpersonal helping skills, clinical interviewing, and intervention strategies. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 8: Counseling Skills and Procedures) and 384C (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384C.9 Approaches to Intervention 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Subjects include ecological prevention methods, psychoeducational prevention activities, and relapse prevention; clinical interventions include crisis intervention and early interventions. Proactive prevention efforts are emphasized.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384D Group Counseling and Interventions 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore theory and research in group practice; group dynamics and membership; principles of group planning; and development of leadership skills through structured in-class experiences. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 7), 481 (Topic 7) and 384D may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 184Q, 384Q Practicum in Counseling 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For every hour of semester credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 384S Practicum in Spanish for the Helping Professions 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 184V, 384V Advanced Practicum 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced study and practice of theories, processes, and techniques of evidence based prevention and intervention to enhance learning and behavior in educational and community settings. For every hour of semester credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 385C Topics in Professional Issues, Leadership, and Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Consultation, Collaboration, and Supervision. Introduces theoretical, empirical, and applicable knowledge of indirect service models as practiced by school psychologists; specifically, behavioral consultation, collaboration, and supervision. Focus on information and skills involved in providing consultation services to organizations that serve children and adolescents (e.g. schools, hospitals and mental health clinics). Educational Psychology 182, 282, 382 (Topic 1: Consultation Theory and Procedure) and 385C (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 36) or equivalent, or instructor consent.
Topic 3: Advanced Supervision and Consultation: Practicum. Examine research, theory, and practice of professional supervision and consultation. Explore supervisory and consultation issues and theory and the growing empirical literature on evidence-based practices in supervision and consultation; practice clinical supervision with students. Educational Psychology 385C (Topic: Advncd Conslt/Collab/Superv) and 385C (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Topic 4: Ethics in Counseling. Designed to introduce students to the ethical codes of the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association, as well as the Texas Administrative Codes for licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors. Also includes a review of ethical codes and issues in school counseling. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 19), 481 (Topic 19) and 385C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Topic 5: Professional Orientation and Ethics in Counseling. Explore an introduction to the ethical codes of the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association, as well as the Texas Administrative Codes for licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors. Review ethical codes and issues in school counseling. Educational Psychology 385C (Topic 4) and 385C (Topic 5) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: Advanced Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling. Examines the professional roles and practices for counselors, including records management, an overview of business/family law and professional practice, and the study of current board rules. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 22: Professional Issues in Counseling), 481 (Topic 22: Professional Issues in Counseling) and 385C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Topic 8: Law, Ethics, and History of School Psychology. Provides information about the roles of school psychologists/psychologists and the legal and ethical issues that affect their roles. Educational Psychology 385C (Topic 8) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 10: Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology. Designed to familiarize students with the primary tenets of counseling psychology including the history of counseling, vocational issues; supervision, mentorship, and consultation; cultural diversity in counseling psychology are also emphasized. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 31), 481 (Topic 31) and 385C (Topic 10) may not both be counted.
Topic 12: Seminar in Academic and Student Affairs in Higher Education. Explore topical issues in higher education and strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in post-secondary students. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 34), 481 (Topic 34) and 385C (Topic 12) may not both counted.
Topic 14: School Consultation Theory and Practice. Explore theoretical, empirical, and applicable knowledge of indirect service models as practiced by school psychologists; specifically, behavioral consultation, collaboration, and supervision. Examine the information and skills necessary to be able to thoughtfully enter a system and provide consultation services to organizations that serve children and adolescents. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382 (Topic 1), 385C (Topic: Consultn/Collab/Supervision), 385C (Topic 2), 385C (Topic 14).
EDP 385C.12 Seminar in Academic and Student Affairs in Higher Education 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore topical issues in higher education and strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in post-secondary students. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 34), 481 (Topic 34) and 385C (Topic 12) may not both counted.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 385C.14 School Consultation Theory and Practice 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore theoretical, empirical, and applicable knowledge of indirect service models as practiced by school psychologists; specifically, behavioral consultation, collaboration, and supervision. Examine the information and skills necessary to be able to thoughtfully enter a system and provide consultation services to organizations that serve children and adolescents. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 382 (Topic 1), 385C (Topic: Consultn/Collab/Supervision), 385C (Topic 2), 385C (Topic 14).
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 385C.3 Advanced Supervision and Consultation: Practicum 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine research, theory, and practice of professional supervision and consultation. Explore supervisory and consultation issues and theory and the growing empirical literature on evidence-based practices in supervision and consultation; practice clinical supervision with students. Educational Psychology 385C (Topic: Advncd Conslt/Collab/Superv) and 385C (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 385C.5 Professional Orientation and Ethics in Counseling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore an introduction to the ethical codes of the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association, as well as the Texas Administrative Codes for licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors. Review ethical codes and issues in school counseling. Educational Psychology 385C (Topic 4) and 385C (Topic 5) may not both be counted.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 385C.6 Advanced Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines the professional roles and practices for counselors, including records management, an overview of business/family law and professional practice, and the study of current board rules. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 22: Professional Issues in Counseling), 481 (Topic 22: Professional Issues in Counseling) and 385C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 385C.8 Law, Ethics, and History of School Psychology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Provides information about the roles of school psychologists/psychologists and the legal and ethical issues that affect their roles. Educational Psychology 385C (Topic 8) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 386Q Practicum in Post-Secondary Teaching 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Shadow instructor teaching at the college level, and discuss the various components and decisions made in organizing and teaching, towards a goal of developing a portfolio demonstrating teaching competency. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 187T, 287T, 387T, 487T, 587T, 687T Topics in Educational Psychology 1-6 Hours
1,2,3,4,5,6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore issues, research, and topics of contemporary interest in various areas of educational psychology and the behavioral sciences. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N Topics in Applied Data Analytics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Theory, models, methods, and applications of data analytics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; additional prerequisites vary with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics. Examine the basics of probability theory and statistical methods. Explore data and statistics, probability fundamentals, statistical inference, and an introduction to parametric and non-parametric methods.
Topic 3: Data Analytics: Fundamentals and Ethics. Discuss data analytic techniques and ethical considerations in data analytics. Explore data analytics, data collection and preparation, exploratory data analysis techniques, predictive analytics, communicating results, and ethical considerations in data analytics.
Topic 5: Data Wrangling and Preprocessing in R. Practice techniques for cleaning and preparing data for analysis in R. Explore R and Tidyverse, data import/export, data cleaning, data transformation, merging and joining datasets, data preprocessing, working with text and string variables, automating data processing, and visualization through the data wrangling process. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 1), or consent of instructor.
Topic 7: Data Visualization in R. Create informative and effective visual representations of data using R, emphasizing effective communication of data insights. Examine principles of data visualization, the use of libraries, customization and aesthetics of plots, interactive data visualizations, visualization of multivariate, categorical, and grouped data, exploratory data analysis with visualization, and effective data storytelling. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 5), or consent of instructor.
Topic 9: Regression Methods. Explore various regression methods used in applied data analytics, including linear regression, logistic regression, advanced regression techniques, generalized linear models, interactions, model evaluation and validation, and communicating results. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 5), or consent of instructor.
Topic 11: Machine Learning for Applied Research. Explore machine learning techniques for applied research in educational and social sciences and practice the techniques using empirical data in R. Discuss supervised learning methods such as regression, classification, and ensembles. Discuss unsupervised learning models for dimensionality reduction, and clustering. Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 11) and 380C (Topic: Machine Learning for Applied Research) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 4), and 380C (Topic 26); or consent of instructor.
Topic 13: Applications in Data Mining. Apply data mining techniques and tools to discover patterns and insights in large datasets. Use applications in classification techniques, regression techniques, clustering algorithms, association rule mining, and anomaly detection. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Topic 15: Social Network Analysis in Applied Research. Examine methods for analyzing social networks, understanding relationships and structures within data collected from social interactions. Explore key social network analysis (SNA) concepts, representation and construction, structure and topology, measures in SNA, visualization with SNA, SNA research applications, and how to communicate results effectively. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Topic 17: Longitudinal Data Analytics. Examine methods for analyzing data collected over time, including linear mixed-effects models, generalized linear models, autoregressive models, and survival analysis. Explore longitudinal data and data structures, data preprocessing, advanced subjects, model checking and selection, applications, and ethical considerations. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Topic 19: Fundamentals of Text Analytics. Practice techniques for working with and analyzing textual data to extract meaningful information. Explore text representation, exploratory analysis for text, sentiment analysis, text classification, topic modeling , named entity recognition, text analytics for information retrieval, and natural language processing (NLP). Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
EDP 390N.1 Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the basics of probability theory and statistical methods. Explore data and statistics, probability fundamentals, statistical inference, and an introduction to parametric and non-parametric methods.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.11 Machine Learning for Applied Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore machine learning techniques for applied research in educational and social sciences and practice the techniques using empirical data in R. Discuss supervised learning methods such as regression, classification, and ensembles. Discuss unsupervised learning models for dimensionality reduction, and clustering. Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 11) and 380C (Topic: Machine Learning for Applied Research) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 380C, 480C (Topic 4), and 380C (Topic 26); or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.13 Applications in Data Mining 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Apply data mining techniques and tools to discover patterns and insights in large datasets. Use applications in classification techniques, regression techniques, clustering algorithms, association rule mining, and anomaly detection.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.15 Social Network Analysis in Applied Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine methods for analyzing social networks, understanding relationships and structures within data collected from social interactions. Explore key social network analysis (SNA) concepts, representation and construction, structure and topology, measures in SNA, visualization with SNA, SNA research applications, and how to communicate results effectively.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.17 Longitudinal Data Analytics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine methods for analyzing data collected over time, including linear mixed-effects models, generalized linear models, autoregressive models, and survival analysis. Explore longitudinal data and data structures, data preprocessing, advanced subjects, model checking and selection, applications, and ethical considerations.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.19 Fundamentals of Text Analytics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Practice techniques for working with and analyzing textual data to extract meaningful information. Explore text representation, exploratory analysis for text, sentiment analysis, text classification, topic modeling , named entity recognition, text analytics for information retrieval, and natural language processing (NLP).
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 9), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.3 Data Analytics: Fundamentals and Ethics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss data analytic techniques and ethical considerations in data analytics. Explore data analytics, data collection and preparation, exploratory data analysis techniques, predictive analytics, communicating results, and ethical considerations in data analytics.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.5 Data Wrangling and Preprocessing in R 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Practice techniques for cleaning and preparing data for analysis in R. Explore R and Tidyverse, data import/export, data cleaning, data transformation, merging and joining datasets, data preprocessing, working with text and string variables, automating data processing, and visualization through the data wrangling process.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 1), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.7 Data Visualization in R 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Create informative and effective visual representations of data using R, emphasizing effective communication of data insights. Examine principles of data visualization, the use of libraries, customization and aesthetics of plots, interactive data visualizations, visualization of multivariate, categorical, and grouped data, exploratory data analysis with visualization, and effective data storytelling.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 5), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 390N.9 Regression Methods 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore various regression methods used in applied data analytics, including linear regression, logistic regression, advanced regression techniques, generalized linear models, interactions, model evaluation and validation, and communicating results.
Pre/Corequisites: Educational Psychology 390N (Topic 5), or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 193E, 393E School Psychology Specialist Internship 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 193N, 393N Internship in School Psychology 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 194 Topics in Colloquium in Educational Psychology 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Presentation and discussion of issues related to graduate study in educational psychology, including research proposals and developments in the field, by advanced graduate students, members of the faculty, and visiting lecturers. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 2: Departmental Colloquium. Required of all doctoral students in educational psychology. Educational Psychology 194 (Topic 2) and 196 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Doctoral Research Colloquium. Required of all doctoral students in educational psychology. Educational Psychology 194 (Topic 4) and 196 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: School Psychology Colloquium. Registration for at least three semesters required of all doctoral students in school psychology. One semester required of students specializing in school psychology; two semesters required of doctoral students specializing in school psychology.
Topic 8: Human Development, Culture, and Learning Sciences Colloquium. Required of doctoral student specializing in human development, culture, and learning sciences.
Topic 10: Quantitative Methods Colloquium. Presentation and discussion of issues related to graduate study in quantitative methods, including research proposals and developments in the field by advanced graduate students, members of the faculty, and visiting lecturers. Required of all doctoral students specializing in quantitative methods. Educational Psychology 194 (Topic 10) and 196 (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Topic 12: Counseling Psychology Colloquium. Required of doctoral students specializing in counseling psychology. Educational Psychology 194 (Topic 12) and 196 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Selected Subjects Colloquium. Educational Psychology 194 (Topic 14) and 196 (Topic 8) may not both be counted.
Topic 16: Internship Colloquium.
EDP 194E, 394E Internship in Counseling 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 194L, 394L Internship in Counseling 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 194N, 394N Internship in Counseling Psychology 1,3 Hours
1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 194R, 294R, 394R Research 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Individual research planned, carried out, and reported under the supervision of a Graduate Studies Committee member. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; consent of instructor; and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 395R Qualifying Process Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Investigation of assigned problems under the direction of a Graduate Studies Committee member; development and demonstration of competence in research design and execution; and production of an acceptably written research report. Required of doctoral students with a major in educational psychology. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 698 Thesis 6 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters.
Pre/Corequisites: For 698A, graduate standing in educational psychology and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization; for 698B, Educational Psychology 698A.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
EDP 398R Master's Report 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in educational psychology and consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
EDP 398T College Teaching Methodology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Supervised college teaching experience. With consent of the adviser in the student's area of specialization, may be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
EDP 399W, 699W, 999W Dissertation 3,6,9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral