School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education
College of Education
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: instructor permission and approval of proposed project.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Topics will vary.
Credits: 3.
A life span survey of human growth and development beginning at conception and ending with death. Students will have the opportunity to apply general principles in appropriate educational settings. (S)
EDF 3115 Child Development for Inclusive Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: permission of department representative for freshman/sophomore-level students.
Examines psychological theories and research on typical and atypical development and their application in general education classrooms that include children with sensory, mental, emotional, and learning disabilities and gifted and talented children.
Credits: 3.
Development of the young adolescent between the ages of ten and fifteen.
Credits: 3; Prereq: permission of department representative for freshman/sophomore level students.
The special role that the adolescent plays in total development. Emphasis is on the psychological development of the adolescent in the school.
Credits: 3.
An introduction to the application of psychology to the problems of education in a variety of educational settings. It examines the theoretical and applied aspects of learning, motivation, human development, personality, and measurement and evaluation. (S) (WR)
EDF 3214 Learning and Cognition in Education
Credits: 2; Prereq: permission of department representative for freshman/sophomore level students.
Recent theoretical advances in the psychology of learning and cognition are examined for their relevance to goal setting, instruction, and evaluation in educational settings. Knowledge of learning and cognition at a level presented in a general psychology course is desirable as background for this course.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: consent of department chair.
EDF 4430 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: permission of department representative for freshman/sophomore-level students.
The basic principles and methods of measurement, evaluation and test construction.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits.
For undergraduate students of junior/senior status who wish to explore areas of inquiry in psychological, social, or philosophical foundations of education, or research or measurement, under faculty guidance.
Credits: 1 to 3; maximum of 6 credits.
Topics will vary.
MHS 4451 Peer Facility Alcohol Education
Credits: 3.
Course designed for Teaching Assistants for alcohol abuse.
Credits: 2 to 4; maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: department permission.
Topics will vary.
Credits: 3.
Presentations, discussions and experiential activities for making effective life plans and adjustments are covered.
SDS 3430 Family and Community Involvement in Education
Credits: 3.
Examination of existing models and practices for enhancing family-school-community interaction with emphasis on communication, conflict resolution and climate-building skill development.
SDS 3480 Student Development in a University Setting
Credits: 2; can be repeated with a change in content to 6 credits.
Course available to selected undergraduate students only. Examines factors affecting student growth and development in the university setting, current problems facing students, and the use of group processes and leadership training in solving problems and facilitating growth.
Credits: 2.
General information of effects and problems associated with alcohol and other drug abuse.
Credits: 3.
Overview of theories and methods of stress and anxiety control and reduction.
SDS 4410 Interpersonal Communication Skills
Credits: 3.
The application of basic principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on the affective dimensions. Attention will be given to using basic counseling strategies and psychological techniques as an aid to effective communication.