1999-2000 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.

EP202 EP281 EP373 EP376 EP377 EP378 EP481 EP482 EP499

EP 202 Educational Psychology
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: PC101, admission to sophomore standing in teacher certification or permission
Designed to promote a better understanding of the principles of psychology governing human behavior, with particular emphasis on their relation to learner, learning process, and learning situation in an educational environment. (Offered as EP302 prior to 1992-93)

EP 281 Special Topics
var-1-3sh
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.

EP 373 Psychology of Adolescent Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EP202
Study of significant characteristics, behavior, and educational and social problems of adolescents.

EP 376 Behavior Problems
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EP202
Examination of emotional and social aspects of behavior problems encountered in classroom situations and potential remedial techniques.

EP 377 Educational Tests and Measurements
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: PC101, 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.

EP 378 Learning
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EP202
Explores learning theories and educational application in the classroom.

EP 481 Special Topics in Educational Psychology
var-1-3sh
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.

EP 482 Independent Study
var-1-3sh
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.

EP 499 Independent Study
var-1-3sh

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