COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (EDSL)

EDSL 5310: American Deaf Culture
Study of evolution of the American Deaf Culture including social, political, educational, and audiological views. Content will include exposure to Deaf humor, storytelling, art, poetry, and theater. Class taught in American Sign Language. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of lower-division ASL courses as specified in catalog. Course fee $10.

EDSL 5320: Methods of Teaching ASL/Practicum
Study of effective methodologies of teaching American Sign Language including its historical evolution to modern usage and cultural implications within the deaf community. Class taught in American Sign Language. Course fee $10.

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BILINGUAL EDUCATION (EDBE)

EDBE 5338: Science, Math, and Social Studies in Bilingual Education
Study of methods and materials appropriate for teaching content areas in the language of the target population. Content includes development of vocabulary for instruction in Spanish, construction of lesson plans in the target language and implementation of appropriate strategies in field activities. Course fee $10.

EDBE 5376: Reading and Language Arts in Bilingual Education
Study of practical and theoretical approaches to providing effective reading and language arts programs to limited English proficient students, including dual language instruction. Course fee $10.

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COUNSELING (COUN)

COUN 5313: Family Therapy
An overview of theoretical approaches to family therapy and family pathology, with emphasis on structural and systemic family therapy, cognitive/behavioral approaches, and communication therapies. Includes techniques for intervention. Tier II. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

COUN 5314: Applied School Counseling
A practical skills course designed to give an opportunity for applied experience in conducting individual therapy. Video and audio feedback as well as extensive direct supervision is given. Prerequisite: PSYC 5312, COUN 5334, COUN 5335 and consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

COUN 5315: Marriage Therapy
Different approaches to marital therapy. Examines common areas and patterns of marital dysfunction. Includes techniques for intervention. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

COUN 5318: Sexuality and Sex Therapy
Examines normal functioning and the major problems of sexual dysfunction and psychological treatments from system and behavioral perspectives. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

COUN 5319: Rehabilitation of the Substance Abuser
Examines the conceptualizations of both the causes and the treatment of drug abuse. Includes information regarding drug classification, the addictive process and the rationale for various types of rehabilitation programs. Special emphasis on the dynamics of the addict and their family and how these dynamics affect rehabilitation of the drug abuser. Course fee $7.

COUN 5321: Dynamics and Treatment of Family Violence
A survey of the symptoms and issues involved in child abuse, sexual abuse, and spouse abuse, including appropriate treatment strategies. Course fee $7.

COUN 5324: Cultural Diversity of Clients
Examines client diversity with respect to ethnographic, demographic, and status variables, and challenges culturally biased assumptions which influence the provision of mental health services. Course fee $7.

COUN 5334: School Guidance and Counseling
A foundation course for those planning to enter school counseling, this course covers organization, planning, management, and evaluation of comprehensive school guidance programs; appropriate roles and functions of school counselors at various school levels; coordination of professional services, as well as strategies for appropriate interventions for various student issues; consulting and collaboration with school and agency professionals; and professional concerns such as ethics and legal issues. Recommended for non-counselor educational professionals as well as counselors. Course fee $15.

COUN 5335: Career Counseling and Assessment
Interrelationships among lifestyle, workplace, and career planning are explored. Overview of principles and practices of guidance and counseling in schools as they relate to the curriculum, guidance services and the counseling process is taught. Techniques for assessment of career aptitudes, interests, values and personality provide an opportunity for in-depth self study. Attention is given to career theories and techniques for facilitating career development. Recommended: PSYC 5312. Course fee $35.

COUN 5380: Seminar in Counseling
Courses with a variety of topics areas; each course to address content areas of current issues and needs important to the dynamic concerns of counselors. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

COUN 5386: Supervised Practicum in School Counseling
A minimum of 200-clock hours of supervised experiences reflecting the roles, tasks, skills, and professional job in a public or private school setting and, when necessary, in a setting in which counseling services are provided. Emphasis is placed on counseling small groups. Should be scheduled as capstone course in final semester. Tier II. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

COUN 5396 & 5397: Supervised Practicum in Counseling
A minimum 225-clock hours of supervised experiences in a setting in which counseling services are provided. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Course fee $25.

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GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (EDGT)

EDGT 5354: Overview of Gifted Education
A study of education of gifted and talented students that includes historical overview of gifted education, definitions, terminology, theories, models, and characteristics. In addition, identification and assessment procedures, program prototypes, and teacher characteristics are addressed. Course fee $10.

EDGT 5355: Teaching the Gifted: Methods, Materials, and Curriculum
A study of methods, materials, and curriculum for gifted and talented students. Content consists of the scope and sequence in gifted programs, adaptations for individual differences, organization of thematic interdisciplinary content, and teaching higher level cognitive skills, creative thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, logical thinking, and decision making. Course fee $10.

EDGT 5360: Seminar: Counseling and Guidance of Gifted and Talented Students
A study of counseling and guidance of gifted students that includes differential affective characteristics of gifted and talented students, general counseling theories, guidance techniques, communications with parents and teachers of gifted, and school role in psycho-social development. Course fee $10.

EDGT 5362: Creativity: Theories, Models, and Applications
A study of creativity in relation to development of programs for gifted and talented students. Topics include instruments and techniques for identifying creativity, theories and models of creativity, instructional strategies for enhancing creativity, problems of creatively gifted, and evaluation of creative performance and product. Course fee $10.

EDGT 5370: Practicum in Gifted and Talented
Provides students with opportunities to experience educational programs with exceptional children and youth directly related to potential professional goals. Clinical experience provided. Prerequisite: EDGT 5354, 5355, 5360, 5362, and consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (EDEC)

EDEC 5100, 5200, 5300: Inservice Workshop
This course is designed to provide the opportunity for groups of teachers to study specific educational problems in the early childhood area. Up to six semester hours of credit in inservice workshops maybe used for degree requirements with the prior approval of the student's advisor. Course fee for EDEC 5300 $5.

EDEC 5302: Research Project in Early Childhood Education
Continuation of EDUC 5301. The student will complete an approved project under the direction of the instructor and student's advisor. Prerequisite: EDUC 5301, advisor consent.

EDEC 5310: Integrating Nutrition Concepts into the Curriculum
The selection and teaching of appropriate nutrition concepts to young children. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5327: Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Programs and Practices
Investigation of current major issues related to young children. Emphasis will be on social, legal and criminal conditions which affect child rearing practices and educational programs for children. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5332: The Care of Infants and Toddlers
Observing and recording behavior and development during the first three years of life. Application of multidisciplinary theories of development to enhance age-appropriate experiences within home and institutional settings. Analysis of current research. Field experience. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5335: Developmental Language Experiences for Young Children
A study of the developmental processes by which children attain language. The use of techniques and materials to promote communication skills from birth through eight years.Course fee $5.

EDEC 5337: Creative Activities for the Young Child
Use of art, dramatic play, music, and play media to develop the affective, cognitive, and psychomotor skills of children two through eight years of age. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5340: Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Techniques for encouraging the continuous growth and development of young children through the use of methods, materials, and activities. Students have the opportunity to study current problems and issues as well as to evaluate critically research in early childhood education. for all graduate kindergarten endorsement and Early Childhood Master's Degree students. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5342: Development of the Young Child
Use of various methods of studying children with application of established principles to the solution of problems of behavior and learning. Field experience. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5348: Curriculum Development in Early Childhood
In-depth study of basic principles underlying curriculum construction in early childhood. Emphasis will be on the selection and organization of activities and materials for use with young children. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5349: Instructional Improvement in Early Childhood Education
Innovative strategies and materials specifically related to meeting the individual learning needs of children three years of age through third grade in science, mathematics, and the social sciences. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5352: Practicum in the Kindergarten
Supervised teaching in the kindergarten. Includes observing, planning, conducting and evaluating learning experiences for young children. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours in Early Childhood Education and consent of advisor.

EDEC 5395: Thesis
Selection of a research topic and development of a thesis plan. Prerequisite: Fifteen graduate hours.

EDEC 5396: Thesis
Completion and approval of thesis. Prerequisite: EDEC 5396 or concurrent enrollment.

EDEC 5630: Comparative International Early Childhood
Provides the student with opportunities to visit and compare early childhood educational programs in a variety of international settings. Pre-trip classroom experiences enhance the travel experience. Course fee $5.

EDEC 5199 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of early childhood education not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

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EDUCATION (EDUC)

EDUC 5115: Practicum in Classroom Teaching
Supervised practicum in classroom teaching. Application of foundational and pedagogical skills and knowledge in content area teaching. Prerequisite: Advisor approval.

EDUC 5100, 5200, & 5300: Inservice Workshop
This course is designed to provide instruction for groups of teachers who wish to study specific educational problems in the education area. Up to six semester hours of credit in inservice workshops may be used for degree requirements with the prior approval of the student's advisor. Course fee for EDUC 5300 $10.

EDUC 5301: Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Study of basic research techniques and methodologies in behavioral sciences. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5302: Research Project in Curriculum and Instruction
Continuation of EDUC 5301. The student will complete an approved project under the direction of the advisor. Prerequisite: Formal admission to graduate program, EDUC 5301, consent of advisor.

EDUC 5303: Applied Learning Theories
Emphasis on understanding and analyzing contemporary learning theories and their application to educational situations. Prerequisite: At least three semester hours of undergraduate educational psychology. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5305: Secondary School Teaching
Basic concepts of goal-referenced instruction, diagnosis, evaluation, understanding learners, and applying psychological principles in classrooms. Intended for MAT students only. Fifteen hours field experience. Prerequisite: EPSY 3340. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5308: Current Issues in Education
Investigation of current issues which are facing the educational scene. Becoming aware of the new philosophical trends which are more obvious in both public schools and colleges, attitude and attitude change which affect the structure of the modern student and, of necessity, modify the curriculum and physical plant of the schools. Criticism, conflict, and change will relate to the social, political, legal, technical, and operational dimensions as they revolve about the educational community. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5309: Educational Applications of Microcomputers
Concentrates on classroom applications of microcomputer technology. Participants, will be given the opportunity to have "hands-on" experience on microcomputer in ways that relate directly to potential classroom use. Designed for teachers and administrators (K-12) with little or no computer background. Extended computer access fee $20.

EDUC 5312: Aerospace Education
This course is designed to provide teachers with the opportunity to learn how to make the subject of flight, both within and outside of the earth's atmosphere, relevant to the classroom at all grade levels. Emphasis is placed on the planning of classroom activities, and includes the acquisition of appropriate materials, films, and literature from both government and private sources. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5314: Supervised Practicum in Secondary Education
Overview of classroom management, research methodology and current issues related to classroom teaching. Students will complete field-based research projects under the direction of the instructor. Includes 30 hours of field work. Intended for MAT students only. Prerequisites: EDUC 5305 and EDUC 5354.

EDUC 5320: World Wide Web Applications
Using the resources of the World Wide Web to enhance classroom instruction and learning. Prerequisite: Proficiency in computer skills, off-campus access to a microcomputer and the Internet, and consent of Instructor. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5328: Instructional Leadership Training
An overview of the principles of learning, effective teaching practices, and developmental supervision process. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5335: Approaches to Classroom Management and Discipline
Study of managerial dimensions of teaching. Skill development in management, discipline and communication. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5340: Instructional Improvements in Secondary School English and Language Arts
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities in secondary English and language arts including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies and evaluation. Prerequisite: Secondary teaching experience in language arts.Course fee $10.

EDUC 5341: Instructional Improvement in Secondary School Social Studies
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities in secondary social studies including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Secondary teaching experience in social studies. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5342: Instructional Improvement in Secondary School Mathematics
Emphasis of updating instructional abilities in secondary mathematics including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Secondary teaching experience in mathematics. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5347: Instructional Improvement in Elementary School Social Studies
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities in elementary social studies including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Elementary teaching experience. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5348: Instructional Improvement in Elementary School Mathematics
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities in elementary mathematics including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Elementary teaching experience. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5349: Instructional Improvement in Elementary School Science
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities in elementary science. Process teaching approaches will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Elementary teaching experience. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5350: Teaching in the Middle School
Survey of the role of the middle schools in current educational practice. Emphasis on the unique characteristics of the emerging adolescent. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5351: Assessment in Educational Settings
Analysis and application of elements of pre- and post-assessment in educational settings including learning products and processes, learning environments and instructional decisions. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Course fee $10.

EDUC 5352: Curriculum Foundations
Theory and design of curriculum materials. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5354 : Curriculum Development for Secondary Teachers
Foundations of curriculum design, teaching, and learning in the secondary school. Intended for MAT students only. Prerequisite: admission to MAT program. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5356: Education That Is Multicultural
Application of the concepts of multicultural curriculum, instructional methodology and fundamental educational commitments in the total school setting. Includes a study of the development of ethnic studies, multicultural education and education that is multicultural. Students will develop a case study of an educational policy issue from a multicultural perspective and will perform an assessment of an educational program using an instrument designed to describe the status of education that is multicultural. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5358: Human Relations in the Classroom
Practical applications of human relations and interpersonal communications in the classroom. Includes consideration of how to deal with discipline problems, using groups more effectively in teaching, and effective decision-making in the classrooms. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5359: Educational Technology
Examines ways in which the newer electronic technologies: microcomputers, laser video discs, robotics, telecommunications, CD-ROM, multimedia, etc. can be used to enhance teaching and learning in educational settings. Extended computer access fee $20.

EDUC 5370: Historical and Philosophical Foundations of American Education
A survey of major historical and philosophical eras and themes which have influenced American education. Major educational contributions of other civilizations will be examined as they pertain to the development of American educational thought. Course fee $5.

EDUC 5199 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of education not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY STUDIES (EDAD)

EDAD 5100, 5200, 5300: In-service Workshop
This course is designed to provide opportunities for groups of educators to study specific topics and problems in the area of educational administration. Up to six semester hours of credit in Inservice Workshop may be used for degree and certification requirements with prior approval of the student's advisor. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5310: Educational Leadership Theory and Practice
An overview of school administration, including economic, political, and societal influence. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5311: Developmental Supervision
An advanced course in school personnel supervision for building principals. This course specifically builds on the concepts of the state mandated Instructional Leadership Development model. Prerequisite: EDAD 5315. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5315: Instructional Leadership Development
A study of the State Instructional Leadership Development program as it pertains to the prinicipalship. Meets the State requirement as a prerequisite for the Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS). Course fee $10.

EDAD 5320: School Law
An overview of school law for educators addressing legal issues that impact the operation of public schools. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5330: The Principalship
An examination of the role and responsibilities of the principal as a leader in the elementary, middle, and/or secondary school. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5333: Administration of Special Programs in Schools
An overview of various instructional and support programs examining federal, state and local implications for educational leaders. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5337: School Building Operations
The skills of principals and assistant principals to effectively operate a school will be addressed. Skills will include the financial and personnel operations in the day-to-day functioning of a school. The associated laws and their practical application to these functions will be stressed. Emphasis will be on applied skills and practical applications. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5340: The Administrator and Community Relations
An advanced course in educational leadership designed for optimizing a campus or school districtÕs ability to further the objectives of the institution by creating partnerships with all stakeholders. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5349: Leadership in the Restructured School
An in-depth investigation into contemporary literature and case studies of advanced concepts in organizational leadership, learning and change. Students will create and design advanced learning organizations in order to facilitate the change necessary to restructure schools and learning. Prerequisite:12 hours of completed educational administration courses. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5350: Personnel Administration
Study of the administrator's role in recruiting, selecting, assigning, training, and evaluating staff. Such topics as personnel policy, salary schedules, fringe benefits, contractual practices and procedures, and academic freedom are considered. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5353: School Finance
A course designed to address the basic concepts of public school finance from a national and state perspective. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5358: School Facilities
A course designed for school administrators whose responsibilities include school plant planning and management. Topics include using and maintaining existing school facilities, and the planning, designing, constructing of new school facilities. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5360: The School Superintendent
This course focuses on an examination of the role of the school superintendent in the public schools. Special attention is given to the leadership responsibility of the school superintendent. Course fee $10.

EDAD 5370: Internship in the Principalship I
A minimum of 115 clock hours of practical experience as a school administrator in a school setting. Goals, assignments, and time commitments to be determined by each internship committee. Experience guided and supervised by university and school representatives. Prerequisite: Recommendation of faculty advisor.

EDAD 5371: Internship in the Principalship II
A minimum of 115 clock hours of practical experience as a school administrator in a school setting. Goals, assignments, and time commitments to be determined by each internship committee. Experience guided and supervised by university and school representatives. Prerequisite: Recommendation of faculty advisor.

EDAD 5375: Internship in the Superintendency
A field based course to provide superintendent candidates with on-the-job experiences. Requires assignment in a local school district and commitment of superintendent to supervise the internship. Prerequisite: Recommendation of faculty advisor.

EDAD 5199 - 5399: Independent Study
This course provides an opportunity for the graduate student to conduct an in-depth study in a specific area of educational administration not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six hours of independent study courses may be applied toward a graduate degree and certification in educational administration. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

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EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP (EDIN)

EDIN 5380 - 5381: Internship in Student Teaching in Elementary School
Provides the intern teacher with and opportunity to demonstrate identified competencies in an elementary classroom. The intern will be under the supervision of a mentor teacher and university faculty member with scheduled seminars. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is.

EDIN 5385-5386: Internship in Grades 4-8
Provides intern teacher with opportunity to demonstrate identified competencies in an intermediate grade (Grades 4-8) classroom. The intern serves under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a university faculty member. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is.

EDIN 5390 - 5391: Internship in Student Teaching in Secondary School
Provides the intern teacher with and opportunity to demonstrate identified competencies in a secondary classroom. The intern will be under the supervision of a mentor teacher and university faculty member with scheduled seminars. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is.

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PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

PSYC 5301: Tests and Measurement
Reviews major issues in psychological and educational measurement with emphasis on test development and the evaluation of psychometric properties. A secondary emphasis is on the application of various psychological tests. Course fee $10.

PSYC 5308: Advanced Psychopathology
Examines psychopathologies. Attention given to the causes of abnormal behavioral patterns, the labeling process, psychiatric nomenclature, and treatment procedures. Rationales for viewing deviance will be presented: analytic, behavioral, phenomenological, and biological. Prerequisite: PSYC 4311 or equivalent. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5312: Counseling Theories
An overview of the current theoretical approaches to psychotherapy, including problems of assessment, therapeutic contracting, and intervention strategies/techniques. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5320: Advanced Study in Human Growth and Development
An advanced study of the synthesis of knowledge concerning sensory-motor skills, communication skills, social-emotional skills, and cognitive functions of learners. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5325: School Psychology
Examination of the profession of school psychology; problems of psychological evaluation and remediation, referral and liaison with community mental health agencies and other service centers; psychological reports and ethics of psychologists. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5326: Psychological Consultation
Designed to familiarize students with the theory and processes of psychological consultation using a combination of didactic instruction and laboratory skills training. Emphasis is on consulting in educational settings and, secondarily, in other settings (e.g., hospitals, industrial). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5328: Issues and Professional Ethics
Survey of issues in the practice of psychology and counseling from an ethical and professional viewpoint. Consideration of such things as the rules of the psychology and counseling boards, ethical case studies and professional practices. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5330: Counseling Children and Adolescents
Examines the relevant counseling theories and techniques as they apply to children and adolescents. Includes interventions with emotionally disturbed or behaviorally disordered children. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5340: Advanced Psychological Statistics and Design
Includes aspects of complex experimental designs, statistical hypothesis testing, decision theory, multiple regression analysis, ANOVA, distribution-free techniques, and factor analysis. Prerequisite: PSYC 3331 and PSYC 3354 or equivalents. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5342: Advanced General Psychology
Survey of sensory processes, perceptual processes, theories of motivation, statistical tests and design, learning theories and personality, and contemporary issues and problems in psychology. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5345: Group Processes
An introduction to group dynamics, developmental stages of a group, and an overview of mainstream theoretical approaches to group counseling. Emphasis is on developing group leadership skills. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5350: Clinical Neuropsychology
Introduction to historical background of brain-behavior relationship. Focus upon brain pathologies and underlying brain structures: aphasia, alexia, agraphia, body schema disturbances, apraxia, agnosia, neglect syndromes, late and early onset dementias, frontal lobe syndrome, seizure disorders, and related brain syndromes. Course fee $52.

PSYC 5352: Behavioral Neuroscience
A survey of the basic anatomy and neurochemistry of the brain as it relates to both normal and abnormal behavior. Includes every major neurotransmitter of the brain and abnormalities of these systems as they relate to human behavior. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5354: Psychopharmacology
A survey of physiological and behavioral effects of the major classes of psychoactive drugs including therapeutic agents and drugs of abuse, mechanisms of action, side effects, and effects on the fetus. Prerequisite: PSYC 4318 or equivalent. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5356: Neuropsychological Assessment of Memory
The basic skills and theory of memory assessment in diverse patients including geriatric individuals. Emphasis will be on the administration, scoring and interpretation of The Wechsler Memory Scale and Memory Assessment Scales, and the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). Prerequisite: Neuropsychology Specialization or consent of instructor. Recommended: PSYC 4318 or equivalent. Course fee $52.

PSYC 5358: Neuropsychological Assessment: Halstead-Reitan
Basic skills in neuropsychological assessment and brain functioning with emphasis on administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Testing Battery. Prerequisite: A previous assessment course or testing background and consent of instructor. Recommended: a physiological psychology course. Course fee $52.

PSYC 5361: Behavior Modification
An exploration of behavioral learning principles and application of these learning principles for children and adults. Both research and effective intervention/treatment planning is emphasized. Prerequisite: PSYC 3225/3125 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

PSYC 5366: Assessment of Individual Mental Ability I
Examines the historical background of selected individual scales of intellectual functioning. Special emphasis will be given to supervised practice in the administration, scoring, interpretation, and psychological report writing of the WISC, WAIS and WPPSI. Prerequisite: PSYC 4301, PSYC 5301, or equivalent; and consent of instructor. Course fee $52.

PSYC 5367: Assessment of Individual Mental Ability II
A course emphasizing the Stanford Binet IQ test and other appropriate school testing instruments. Special emphasis on supervised practice in the administration, scoring, interpretation, and psychological report writing. Prerequisite: PSYC 4301, PSYC 5301, or equivalent; and consent of instructor. Course fee $52.

PSYC 5368: Assessment of Personality
An examination of personality assessment instruments that are employed in a variety of settings; administration, scoring, interpretations and psychological report writing for selected instruments will be covered. Prerequisite: Major in psychology and consent of instructor. Course fee $50.

PSYC 5369: Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents
A survey course in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents. Includes a review of basic psychometrics and classification systems for child psychopathology. Focuses on different types of assessment procedures used with children and adolescents as well as the assessment/diagnostic process. Attention given to specific psychological disorders of children and adolescents. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $25.

PSYC 5370: Principles and Bioinstrumentation Theory in Biofeedback
Review of research and origin of biofeedback methods; feedback myography, feedback encephalography and feedback skin temperature; operation and use of equipment and principles of operant conditioning will also be covered. Prerequisite: PSYC 4318 and consent of instructor.

PSYC 5371: Seminar in Bio-Feedback and Affective Conditioning
Clinical applications of bio-feedback technology. Training in deep muscle relaxation, EEG shaping, desensitization, skin temperature conditioning. Prerequisite: PSYC 5370 or equivalent. Course fee $52.

PSYC 5373: Diagnosis and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse
An intensive study of the appropriate procedures for the diagnosis, assessment and various treatment strategies of sexual abuse in children and adolescents. Course fee $23.

PSYC 5380: Seminar in Psychology
Seminars of topical interest in specialized areas of psychology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5384: Cognitive Therapy: Theory and Application
An in-depth exploration of the theoretical assumptions underlying cognitive-behavioral therapy and its application in treating depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, and personality disorders. Tier II. Prerequisites: PSYC 5361 and consent of instructor. Course fee $8.

PSYC 5388, 5389: Supervised Internship in School Psychology
A minimum of 600-clock hours of supervised experiences in an appropriate setting. Experiences include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. The internships must meet the criteria for a school psychology internship established by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Tier II. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5390: Psychology of Aging
Examines various aspects of aging, with a major focus on the psychosocial stresses and adaptive processes associated with changes in cognitive function, sensory processes, personality, social and work roles, and physiology in the aged.

PSYC 5391: Social and Biological Gerontology
Examines various social and biological theories of aging, with a major focus on mental health issues. Includes diagnostic evaluation, adjustment efforts, and treatment processes. Recommended: PSYC 5390 or equivalent.

PSYC 5392: Applied Counseling Practice
A clinical skills course emphasizing the acquisition of practical therapeutic techniques through role playing and modeling. Video and audio feedback as well as direct supervision given. Tier II. Prerequisite: PSYC 5312 and consent of instructor. Course fee $25.

PSYC 5393: Applied Therapy
The application of practical therapeutic techniques with clients. Video feedback and direct supervision. Tier II. Prerequisite: PSYC 5312, PSYC 5392, and consent of instructor. Course fee $25.

PSYC 5394, 5395: Thesis
Selection of a research topic and development of a thesis plan. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Course fee $7.

PSYC 5396, 5397: Supervised Practicum in Psychology
A minimum of 225-clock hours of supervised experiences in a setting in which psychological services are provided. Tier II. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Course fee $25.

PSYC 5199 - 5399: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of psychology not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Course fee.

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READING (READ)

READ 5100, 5200 & 5300: In-service Workshop
Designed to provide opportunities for groups of teachers who wish to study specific educational problems in the reading area. Up to three semester hours of credit in inservice workshops may be used for degree requirements with the prior approval of the student's advisor. Course fee $10.

READ 5360: Advanced Developmental Reading
A study of the elementary reading program, including emergent literacy and the developmental reading areas, using literature-based and basal reading materials. Focus is on teacher/learner strategies that emphasize the reading/writing connection. Course fee $10.

READ 5362: Reading Diagnosis
A study of individual and group diagnostic reading procedures for grades one through college. Experience in testing and reporting of results included. Prerequisite: READ 5360. Course fee $20.

READ 5363: Remedial and Corrective Reading: K-Adult
A study of reading disabilities, instructional techniques and materials used to correct those disabilities. Prerequisite: READ 5362. Course fee $10.

READ 5364: Reading Research and Current Issues
A study of current research and relevant issues. The student will have the opportunity to design and complete a graduate research project under the direction of the instructor. Course fee $10.

READ 5365: Remedial Reading Practicum
A study of the organization, maintenance, and evaluation of remedial reading programs. Practicum experiences in supervising and teaching students who need help with word recognition, fluency, comprehension and study skills within a cognitive coaching model. Prerequisite: READ 5362, READ 5363, READ 5368. Course fee $20.

READ 5367: Reading and Writing Workshop II - Secondary
A study of techniques for implementing a reading/writing workshop in an elementary or secondary classroom. Students will be immersed in both reading and writing, and will experience first hand conferencing, mini lessons, read alouds, grouping, revising, editing, and publishing. Students will personally develop as readers and as writers as they actually teach reading and writing strategies. Course fee $10.

READ 5368: Organization and Supervision of Reading Programs
Designed to investigate the role of the supervisor and to provide the student with the opportunity to develop, organize, and administer reading programs. Prerequisite: READ 5360, READ 5362, READ 5363.Course fee $10.

READ 5369: Reading and Writing Workshop I - Elementary
A study of techniques for implementing a reading/writing workshop in an elementary classroom. Students will be immersed in both reading and writing, and will experience first hand conferencing, mini lessons, read alouds, grouping, revising, editing, and publishing.

READ 5380: Topics in Reading
Studies focused on current topics related to literacy. Three hours credit may be applied to a degree plan with consent of advisor. This course may be repeated for credit as topics change. Course fee $10.

READ 5381: Reading Recovery I
An introduction to Reading Recovery techniques including theoretical foundation, purposes, and procedures. Classroom instruction is coordinated with an integrated field experience. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

READ 5382: Reading Recovery II
A continuation of Reading Recovery techniques including theoretical foundations, purposes, and procedures. Classroom instruction is coordinated with an integrated field experience. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and READ 5381. Course fee $10.

READ 5388: Reading in the Secondary School
A study of the assessment of textbooks, content area reading-study skills, teacher/learner strategies via a content reading lesson, assessment procedures, and development of secondary reading programs. Course fee $10.

READ 5395: Thesis
Selection of a research topic and development of a thesis plan. Prerequisite: Fifteen graduate hours.

READ 5396: Thesis
Completion and approval of thesis. Prerequisite: READ 5395 or concurrent enrollment.

READ 5199 - 5399: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of reading not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study course may be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION (EDSP)

EDSP 5100, 5200 & 5300: In-service Workshop
Designed to provide the opportunity for groups to study specific educational problems related to exceptional learners. Credit in no more than six semester hours of inservice workshops may be used for degree requirements with the prior approval of the student's advisor.

EDSP 5350: Overview of Special Education (Birth-21)
A study of the history, philosophy, and structure of educational programs for exceptional learners from birth through 21; analysis of state and federal regulations affecting special education; consideration of medical, psychological, social, and employment problems of the handicapped. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5352: Infants and Young Children
A study of characteristics and learning needs of infants and young children with disabilities. Special attention will be given to early identification related to motor behavior, adaptive behavior, communication, and personal-social behavior. Interaction and management techniques will be studied. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5357: Practicum in Special Education
Provides student with opportunities to experience educational programs with individuals with disabilities directly related to potential professional goals. Clinical experience provided. Prerequisite: EDSP 5364 and 5368 (generic), or EDSP 5364, 5366, 5368 and PSYC 5366 (diagnostician), or consent of instructor. Course fee $25.

EDSP 5360: Seminar: Learning and Neurological Disabilities
A study of the behavioral, motor, and learning characteristics of individuals with learning and neurological disabilities. Includes discussions of causal factors. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5362: Adolescents and Adults with Disabilities
A study of the characteristics and learning needs of the adolescent and adult with disabilities including career and vocational alternatives, transition, and inter-agency cooperation. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5363: Behavioral Disorders
A study of the psychology of disruptive behavior, including definitions, characteristics, identification, and academic and social interventions for managing behavior. Consideration given to behavior modification and other major approaches for changing behavior. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5364: Seminar: Assessment in Special Education
Detailed study of test construction, including rationale and validity of major assessment and evaluation instruments; discussions of teacher made tests, teacher observation techniques unique to individuals with disabilities, birth through 21. Clinical experience included. Course fee $25.

EDSP 5365: Developmental Testing
Examines approaches to assessing the academic readiness and aptitude of preschool, elementary and secondary children in terms of developmental level and intellectual functioning. Special emphasis will be given to supervised practice in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of results from the most frequently used assessment instruments designated by federal and Texas Education Agency guidelines. Prerequisite: Experience with or course work on standardized testing.Course fee $25.

EDSP 5366: Seminar: Full Individual Evaluation
A study of major standardized instruments utilized in the comprehensive individual assessment of language, sociological, physical, and behavioral/emotional areas, intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, educational achievement, and learning competencies. Includes clinical and field experience in administration, scoring and interpretation. Comparisons with intellectual functioning for determining the existence of a handicapping condition. Report writing and educational prescriptions. Prerequisite: EDSP 5364 and PSYC 5366. Course fee $25.

EDSP 5367: Serious Emotional Disturbance and Autism
A study of the major social, educational, and behavioral interventions for individuals with serious emotional disturbance or autism including applied behavioral analysis, behavioral self-control, crisis intervention, management of violent behavior, medical management, parent training, interdisciplinary coordination, systematic instruction, curriculum development, and other aspects unique to this population. Prerequisite: EDSP 5363. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5368: Seminar: Educational Strategies for Special Education
Presentation and application of major educational strategies for individuals with disabilities; investigation of methodology, materials, and augmentive/assistive technology; application of current teacher evaluation system with special educational programs. Clinical experience included. Prerequisite: EDSP 5364 and additional 12 semester hours in special education, or consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5369: Severe/Profound and Multiple Disabilities
A study of the major characteristics and instructional concerns of students manifesting severe/profound or multiple disabilities. Examines current principles and practices in the development and implementation of educational and vocational curricula and programming for children and youth with these disabilities. Field experience included. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5370: Learning Theory as Applied to Individuals with Disabilities
Investigation of major learning theories and consultation applied to programs for individuals with disabilities. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5375: Communication Disorders
A comprehensive study of communication disorders and major remediation techniques as related to individuals with special learning needs. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5376: Contemporary Issues in Special Education
Discussion and investigation of current major issues in education of individuals with special learning needs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course fee $15.

EDSP 5377: International Programs in Special Education
A detailed study of approaches to assessment and remediation of individuals with disabilities in selected foreign countries including investigation of current literature and governmental regulations. Includes on campus seminars prior to travel in countries selected for study.

EDSP 5378: Administration and Supervision of Programs in Special Education
An in-depth study of the legal responsibilities inherent in special education program planning and development. Content includes alternative program formats, funding sources, consultation, communication techniques, special education law and related legal issues. Field experience included. Course fee $10.

EDSP 5199 - 5399: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of special education not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

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