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2017-2018 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Jun 30, 2024
 
2017-2018 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    EDFI 743 - The School and the Social Order: The United States I

    Credits: 3

    The impact of education on the social order in the United States from the colonial period to 1877. Research assignments will involve analysis and interpretation of primary source materials of 18th- and 19th-century educational thought and practice in South Carolina.

  
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    EDFI 744 - Philosophy and Education

    Credits: 3

    The functional considerations governing educational theories and practices.

  
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    EDFI 747 - Critical Race Theory and Education

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to tenets and methodology in Critical Race Theory. The study of race and racism as the primary lens of analysis in educational, social, and political issues.

  
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    EDFI 749 - The School in Modern Society

    Credits: 3

    Basic concepts of the relation of the school to the social order: an analysis of the essential features of the changing social context within which American educational policy and practice now operate. The educational implications of recent social change in American life and of the emergence of a new world order.

  
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    EDFI 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    EDFI 832 - Educational Biography

    Credits: 3

    Examination of biography as a form of educational research and scholarship.

    Prerequisites: EDFI 731 or equivalent

  
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    EDFI 833 - Narrative Inquiry

    Credits: 3

    Exploration of the various forms of narrative inquiry as a distinct genre of qualitative research.


    Prerequisites: EDFI 731 (or equivalent)

  
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    EDFI 834 - Participatory Action Research

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical orientations to participatory action research.

    Prerequisites: EDFI 731 (or equivalent)

  
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    EDFI 836 - Ethnography and Education

    Credits: 3

    Historical, methodological, and theoretical orientations to ethnographic research.

    Prerequisites: EDFI 731 (or equivalent)

  
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    EDFI 843 - The School and the Social Order: the United States II

    Credits: 3

    The impact of education on the social order in the United States continued—1877 to the present. Research assignments will involve analysis and interpretation of primary source materials of 19th- and 20th-century thought and practice in South Carolina.

    Prerequisites: EDFN 743, the equivalent, or the consent of the instructor

  
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    EDFI 845 - Seminar for Advanced Students in Foundations of Education

    Credits: 3

    Individual topics selected by student application and instructor acceptance.

    Prerequisites: advanced doctoral status

  
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    EDFI 847 - Modern Philosophies of Education

    Credits: 3

    Critical comparison of present-day schools of thought in the nature, objectives, and functions of American education.

    Cross-listed Course: PHIL 847

    Prerequisites: EDFN 744, the equivalent, or consent of the instructor

  
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    EDFI 890 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

  
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    EDFI 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    EDHE 600 - Special Problems in Higher Education and Student Affairs

    Credits: 1-3

    The course is designed to provide opportunities for the study of special topics in higher education and student affairs administration

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    EDHE 720 - Advanced Study in Adult Education

    Credits: 3

    Review of the major tenets and theories prominent in the adult learning literature and examination of historical, social, political, economic, and cultural factors influencing contemporary adult learning.

    Prerequisites: graduate course in adult learning or development or consent of instructor

  
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    EDHE 730 - Evolution of Higher Education in America

    Credits: 3

    Development of environments, institutions, and individuals relevant to American higher education since the 17th century. Covers foundational history as relevant to contemporary administration, students, faculty, curricula, and policies at institutional, state, and federal levels.

  
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    EDHE 731 - Student Affairs in Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Objectives and philosophy of student affairs, organizations and administration of student affairs divisions, and current trends and issues.

  
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    EDHE 732 - The American College Student

    Credits: 3

    Study of theories of college student development and learning and application of theories to enhance administrative practices in American higher education. Also examines the impact of the college environment on students.

  
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    EDHE 733 - The Ideas of American Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of competing ideas of higher education with the purpose of helping students construct consistent sets of beliefs about values in higher education as a guide to understanding administrative and academic decisions.

    Prerequisites: EDHE 730

  
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    EDHE 734 - The Community/Technical College

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to historical and current events shaping two-year college missions programs, clienteles, and services. Preparation to assume student services and instructional positions within two-year colleges.

  
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    EDHE 735 - Academic Advising in Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive introduction to the field of academic advising with special emphasis on the topic Appreciative Advising.

  
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    EDHE 736 - Financial Aspects of Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Survey of principles and practices of financing higher education institutions, including revenue generation and asset allocation. The course reviews methods of budgeting and business processes utilized by colleges and universities.

  
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    EDHE 737 - Legal Aspects of Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Especially for faculty members and administrators in post-secondary institutions. Emphasis on techniques of legal research, constitutional provisions, statutory laws, court decisions, and regulations as they affect administration of higher education.

  
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    EDHE 738 - Principles of College Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Designed for prospective teachers in institutions of higher education. Considers the practice of teaching from philosophical, empirical, conceptual, and practical vantage points to prepare instructors for a changing and diverse student population.

  
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    EDHE 747 - Program Design and Implementation

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of the theories, processes, and issues underlying the design and implementation of programs for learners in a post-secondary or professional context.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    EDHE 748 - Staff Development and Training

    Credits: 3

    Review of the history, concepts, current techniques, and issues in staff development and training examination and application of skills required by the training practitioner and learning specialist.

  
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    EDHE 790 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

    Independent study. Independent Study Contract required.

  
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    EDHE 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    EDHE 830 - Organization, Administration, and Governance of Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Application of organization and administrative theory to post-secondary institutions of education, with emphasis on policy implementation.

  
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    EDHE 831 - Internship in Higher Education and Student Affairs

    Credits: 3-6

    Internship experience in higher education and student affairs offices. Students are placed in college, university, or agency administration offices under joint supervision of administrative personnel of these offices and faculty members.

    Prerequisites: prospectus must be submitted at least one month before start of the internship

    Note: Pass/Fail Grading

  
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    EDHE 832 - Special Topics in Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Selected topical problems in higher education for advanced graduate students interested in the administration of higher education or college teaching. Possible topics include: evaluation, accountability, management, the learning society, the financial crisis, coordination vs. autonomy. May be used on a program of study up to three times.

  
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    EDHE 833 - Contemporary Trends/Issues in Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Overview of the major trends and issues confronting American higher education.

  
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    EDHE 834 - Internship in College Teaching

    Credits: 3-6

    Designed to provide opportunity for supervised teaching experience in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education. Student will intern as teacher with day-to-day supervision by an experienced instructor. Weekly seminar on campus.

    Prerequisites: EDHE 738

    Note: Grading will be on an S/U basis.

  
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    EDHE 835 - Leadership in Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Leadership theory and practice as applied to programs, units, and institutions in higher education. Addresses leadership strategies, options, characteristics, traits, and styles.

  
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    EDHE 837 - Higher Education and Student Affairs Practicum I

    Credits: 3

    Supervised experiences in different aspects of higher education and and student affairs administration through work in various administrative offices at USC and other colleges.

    Note: Pass/Fail Grading

  
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    EDHE 838 - Higher Education and Student Affairs Practicum II

    Credits: 3

    Additional opportunities for supervised experiences in higher education and student affairs administration.

    Prerequisites: EDHE 837

    Note: Pass/Fail Grading

  
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    EDHE 839 - Institutional Assessment in Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Concepts, models, and practice of institutional assessment. Student participation in an actual assessment project.

  
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    EDHE 851 - Comparative Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    Introduces students to the study of higher education in other countries, including policy and governance, finance, student life, the professoriate and related issues in comparative perspective. Includes a study abroad component with additional fees.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor

    Note: Effective: Summer I 2012

  
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    EDHE 890 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

    Restricted to doctoral students. Independent study. Independent Study Contract required.

  
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    EDHE 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    EDLP 520 - The Teacher as Manager

    Credits: 3

    To help teachers, principals, and other personnel solve school problems by identifying and applying selected management techniques.

  
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    EDLP 525 - Resources for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to educational technology, its increasing importance in the total school program, and its relationship to learning theories and communication.

  
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    EDLP 555 - Resources for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to educational technology; its increasing importance in the total school program and its relationship to learning theories and communication. Emphasis will be placed upon a practical survey of media and materials as they facilitate the teaching-learning process.

  
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    EDLP 601 - The Effective Teacher

    Credits: 3

    Use of theory and research to understand and improve classroom teaching. Emphasis on teacher reflection and decision-making. The administrative role in enhancing effectiveness is highlighted.

  
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    EDLP 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDLP 700 - Introduction to Educational Administration

    Credits: 3

    A survey of basic principles of school administration, the conceptual and structural organization of public education, and the educational governance at the federal, state, and local levels.

  
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    EDLP 701 - School Leadership

    Credits: 3

    A study of interpersonal relations and communication within an educational organization and between the school and the community.

  
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    EDLP 702 - School Personnel Administration

    Credits: 3

    Personnel management in the public schools with attention to such issues as teacher supply, recruitment, selection, staff development, supervision, teacher welfare, legal rights/liabilities of school personnel.

  
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    EDLP 703 - Supervision of Instruction

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the functioning of an educational supervisor. Emphasis on the improvement of instruction and instructional programs.

  
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    EDLP 704 - School Finance and Business Management

    Credits: 3

    Financial and business management functions of school administration. Local/state/national funding issues, economics and politics of school finance, budget preparation, accounting/auditing/plant operation/maintenance from school level.

    Prerequisites: At least two of the following: EDLP 700, 701, 702, 703

  
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    EDLP 705 - Legal Basis of Educational Organization and Administration

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on techniques of legal research, the legal relationships between the federal and state government as they relate to school district organization and administration, as well as legal case studies in all major areas of administrative concern.

    Prerequisites: At least two of the following: EDLP 700, 701, 702, 703

  
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    EDLP 706 - The Principalship

    Credits: 3

    Principles, problems, competencies, and practices involved in the administration of schools.

    Prerequisites: Completion 15 hours of EDLP courses; coreq: one of EDLP 707A/B, 708A/B, or 709A/B

  
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    EDLP 707A - The Elementary School Principal in Practice I

    Credits: 3

    One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the elementary schools.

    Corequisite: EDLP 706 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 707B - The Elementary School Principal in Practice II

    Credits: 3

    One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the elementary schools.

    Corequisite: EDLP 706 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 708A - The Middle School Principal in Practice I

    Credits: 3

    One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the middle schools.

    Corequisite: EDLP 706 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 708B - The Middle School Principal in Practice II

    Credits: 3

    One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the middle schools.

    Corequisite: EDLP 706 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 709A - The High School Principal in Practice I

    Credits: 3

    One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the high schools.

    Corequisite: EDLP 706 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 709B - The High School Principal in Practice II

    Credits: 3

    One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the high schools.

    Corequisite: EDLP 706 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 751 - Advanced School Law

    Credits: 3

    A seminar designed to give teachers and school administrators an opportunity to explore key legal issues.

    Prerequisites: EDLP 705

  
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    EDLP 752 - Computer Management in Educational Institutions

    Credits: 3

    Open to advanced graduate students of education. History of the management, movement, and application of techniques and processes for managing the modern educational institution, emphasizing computer technology.

  
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    EDLP 753 - Advanced Methods of Instructional Supervision

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of leadership techniques necessary to produce instructional improvement in educational organizations and of the technical methodology that distinguishes instructional supervision from other positions of school leadership.

    Prerequisites: EDLP 703 or equivalent and employment in a position requiring supervisory responsibilities

  
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    EDLP 754 - Educational Finance

    Credits: 3

    A study of principles of financing public education, analyses of revenue sources from all levels of government, existing plan of financing and possible alternatives for financing schools from district level.

    Prerequisites: EDLP 704 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 755 - Educational Policy Analysis

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to policy making in education with emphasis on the local and state levels of policy formation.

    Prerequisites: EDLP 705 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 756 - The Superintendency

    Credits: 3

    A two-semester course on the district superintendency.

    Corequisite: EDLP 757A

    Prerequisites: EDLP 706 and admission to Ed.S. or Ph.D. program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 757A - The Superintendent in Practice I

    Credits: 6

    The first of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the district superintendency.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: EDLP 706, EDLP756, and admission to Ed.S. or Ph.D. program

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: EDLP 706, EDLP756, and admission to Ed.S. or Ph.D. program

  
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    EDLP 757B - The Superintendent in Practice II

    Credits: 3

    The second of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the district superintendency.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: EDLP 757A and admission to the Ed.S. or Ph.D. program

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: EDLP 757A and admission to the Ed.S. or Ph.D. program

  
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    EDLP 758 - School Building Planning

    Credits: 3

    Study of the problems involved and the procedures utilized in a comprehensive approach to planning and constructing school plants, the personnel involved and the roles they play, and the problems related to the long-term financing of such facilities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.S. or Ph.D. program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    EDLP 803 - Administrative Evaluation and Decision-Making

    Credits: 3

    A study of the requirements, practices, problems, and opportunities of administrative evaluation of programs and personnel as required by state and federal educational legislation.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.S. or Ph.D. program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 804 - Advanced Educational Finance

    Credits: 3

    A study of funding schemes, the economics of financing, and construction and defense of a school district budget. Microcomputers are utilized.

    Prerequisites: Ph.D. candidate and EDLP 704 and 754

  
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    EDLP 805 - Advanced Educational Policy Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of policy making at the federal level. The class will include a mandatory week-long stay in Washington, D.C.

  
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    EDLP 806 - Theories of Educational Leadership

    Credits: 3

    Organization, leadership, motivation, and change theories as they apply to educational agencies and institutions.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 807 - Seminar in Selected Topics in Educational Administration

    Credits: 3

    Selected topics in educational administration in either finance, administration, supervision, evaluation, policy, and financial planning/management.

    Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral program and consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 808 - Field Problems in Educational Administration: The Literature

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to help students identify a research literature that provides the context for their own dissertation research. Students will conduct a systematic review of this literature in order to refine their questions and methods for their dissertation research, and to build towards their own dissertation proposal and literature review chapter.

  
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    EDLP 809 - Field Problems in Educational Administration

    Credits: 1-3

    Opportunity for in-depth study of selected field problems in educational administration, utilizing research and other techniques.

  
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    EDLP 890 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

  
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    EDLP 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    EDML 553 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Science in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction appropriate to science teaching in the middle school.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 563 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School

    Credits: 3

    A study of goals, content, methods, and materials of instruction in middle school social studies.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 572 - Middle Level Literacy Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Introduces literacy assessment for individual and small groups or middle level students.

  
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    EDML 573 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English/Language Arts in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3

    Introduces goals, content, and methods of teaching language arts at the middle level.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 583 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction appropriate to mathematics teaching in the middle school

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 584 - Middle School Internship Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Inquiry into the issues that arise during internship B experiences including classroom management, adolescent development, legal/professional responsibilities, multicultural perspectives, and needs of exceptional children.

    Corequisite: EDML 599

  
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    EDML 598 - Internship A in the Middle School

    Credits: 3

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for middle school students

    Prerequisites: Admission to internship in middle level program

  
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    EDML 599 - Internship B in the Middle School

    Credits: 3

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for middle school students

    Corequisite: EDSE 584

    Prerequisites: EDML 598 with grade of B or better

  
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    EDPY 644 - Free-Choice Learning and Informal Learning Environments

    Credits: 3

    Examines free-choice (or informal) learning and the characteristics of settings and activities outside of formal schooling that effectively promote learning and development.

  
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    EDPY 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-15

  
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    EDPY 704 - The Field of Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to current issues in educational psychology. Topics include, but are not limited to: learning and teaching, cognition, developmental theories, the brain, information processing, motivation, individual differences, and the social contexts of learning.

  
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    EDPY 705 - Human Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    Overview of the contributions of the biological and social sciences to an understanding of the mental, emotional, social, and physical development from infancy through adulthood. Study of behavior problems.

  
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    EDPY 706 - Growth and Development: Childhood

    Credits: 3

    A review of the literature on the patterns of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children from birth through the elementary school years. Application of theories and concepts to the diverse developmental processes that occur in early and middle childhood to children in educational and/or community setting.

  
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    EDPY 707 - Growth and Development: Adolescence

    Credits: 3

    An integration of theory and empirical research as they relate to the changes in biological, cognitive, social, moral, and emotional processes throughout adolescence. Emphasis on application to the educational setting.

  
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    EDPY 708 - Growth and Development: Adulthood

    Credits: 3

    Designed to further understanding of the adult and his/her endeavors in the learning process. Emphasis will be on the major contributing factors (physiological, psychological, and sociological) that affect the adult, on the relevant research findings, and on implications for educators.

  
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    EDPY 741 - Basic Processes: Cognition

    Credits: 3

    A study of the cognitive processes involved in complex learning, conceptualization, problem-solving, abstract reasoning, and other aspects of higher intellectual functioning as developed and used in the educational setting.

  
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    EDPY 751 - Learning and Instruction

    Credits: 3

    A systematic survey of major traditional and contemporary learning theories and principles relevant to the design and development of classroom teaching and instruction.

  
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    EDPY 752 - Research Methods in Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of concepts and methodological approaches to research in the Educational Psychology field. Focus on critical reading and evaluation of published literature across a broad spectrum of areas.

  
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    EDPY 785 - Motivation and School Learning

    Credits: 3

  
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    EDPY 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    EDPY 805 - Contemporary Research in Human Development and Education

    Credits: 3

    Issues in research on human development with applications to educational settings.

  
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    EDPY 835 - Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of educational psychology with special emphasis on learning.

 

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