2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Interim Chairperson: Edward M. Levinson

Faculty: Barker, Black, Briscoe, Damiani, Kovaleski, Rafoth, Rattan, Staszkiewicz

Professors emeriti: Hoellein, Quirk, Yanuzzi

Website:  www.iup.edu/edsp

The department provides courses to undergraduate and graduate students.

Minor in Educational Psychology

Undergraduate students may minor in Educational Psychology by making application to the advisor of the minor program. Fifteen credits of Educational Psychology courses are required for the minor. Students complete EDSP 102, 373, 376, 378, and 477.

Graduate Programs

Programs leading to the M.Ed. degree in Educational Psychology as well as a post-master’s certification and a Doctor of Education in School Psychology are described in the Graduate School Catalog.

College of Education and Education Technology Honors Track

This track enables students to participate in advanced study in the areas of learning and instructional theory, motivation to learn, assessment of student learning, classroom management, and the psychology of adolescent education. The track utilizes coursework currently in the Educational Psychology Minor, which will now carry honors courses designation, and the creation of a new honors internship, EDSP 493. Students may complete the minor in Education Psychology while in the honors track if desired.

The honors track is encouraged for exceptional students in the field of education. Honors coursework is recorded on university transcripts and students completing the Education Honors Track will be recognized at departmental commencement ceremonies.

Eligibility and Requirements

The Honors Track is open by permission to elementary and secondary education majors with at minimum 3.25 GPA in total university coursework and a completed application. To apply, an application should be filed with the chair of the Educational and School Psychology Department. Students complete EDSP 102/H/ and 477/H/; two of the following electives: EDSP 373/H/, 376/H/, or 378/H/; and EDSP 493/H/ for a total of 13 credits. Students must earn at least a “B” in each course completed for the track to proceed and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. To determine how Honors Track courses will be integrated into existing requirements for their major, students should consult their advisors.