2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Educational and School Psychology

Department of Educational and School Psychology
College of Education

Credit designation below title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

EDSP 281 Special Topics
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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

EDSP 373 Psychology of Adolescent Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EDSP 202
A study of significant characteristics, behavior, and educational and social problems of adolescents.

EDSP 376 Behavior Problems
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EDSP 202
An examination of emotional and social aspects of behavior problems encountered in classroom situations and potential remedial techniques.

EDSP 377 Educational Tests and Measurements
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, admission to junior standing in teacher certification or permission
Designed to acquaint students with major methods and techniques of evaluation used to assess and report growth, development, and academic achievement of individuals in an educational environment. Includes interpretation of standardized test information.

EDSP 378 Learning
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EDSP 202
Explores learning theories and educational application in the classroom.

EDSP 481 Special Topics in Educational Psychology
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Prerequisite: Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are offered primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

EDSP 482 Independent Study
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Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.

EDSP 499 Independent Study
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