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ELCS 6360 - Public School Law Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Educational Leadership or approval of chair. Legal principles involved in operating educational systems; authority, responsibility, liability, and appeals; Texas educational law and significant court holdings.
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ELCS 6370 - Research for Educational Leaders Cr.3. (0-3)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6300 or corequisite, and admission to the graduate program in Educational Leadership or approval of chair. Implications of concepts and theories of a multicultural society for practices and policy development in educational administration.
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ELCS 6380 - Educational Planning and Policy Development Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Educational Leadership or approval of chair. A study of the structure of school governance and the process of policy development and implementation in today’s schools.
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ELCS 6392 - Practicum in Educational Administration Cr. 3. (3-0)
Role of administrator in hypothetical school or university setting. Theories of administration applied to practice in simulated problem- solving and decision-making situations. Management competencies specifically addressed are leadership, decision-making, problem analysis, and organizing and planning.
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ELCS 6393 - Internship in Educational Leadership Cr. 1-3 per semester. (1-3; 2-6; 3-9)
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Educational Leadership or approval of chair, and approval of internship coordinator and advisor. Supervised internship experiences in educational leadership and cultural studies. Includes participation in seminars.
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ELCS 6397 - Selected Topics in Administrative Education Cr. 3. (0-3)
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ELCS 6397 - Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies Cr. 1-3 per semester. (1-0; 2-0; 3-0)
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ELCS 6398 - Special Problems Cr. 1-5 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. Individual study of areas in educational administration. Requirements jointly established by staff and student.
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ELCS 6399 - Master’s Thesis Cr. 3 per semester.
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ELCS 6498 - Special Problems Cr. 1-5 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. Individual study of areas in educational administration. Requirements jointly established by staff and student.
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ELCS 6598 - Special Problems Cr. 1-5 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. Individual study of areas in educational administration. Requirements jointly established by staff and student.
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ELCS 7330 - Administration of Higher Education I Cr. 3 per semester. (3-0)
First semester: introduction to management of colleges and universities; analysis of development of higher education, including history, finance, personnel, and public policy.
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ELCS 7335 - Organization and Administration of Student Personnel Programs Cr. 3. (3-0)
Organizational models, management processes, and program resources. Primarily concerned with higher education.
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ELCS 7340 - Organization and Administration of the Curriculum Cr. 3. (3-0)
Approaches to curriculum coordination from an administrative point of view. Current organizational plans, instructional management, and forces that influence curriculum decision making
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ELCS 7343 - Educational Finance Cr. 3. (3-0)
Economic relationships and problems in local, state, and national financial support of education; federal participation, state financial systems, local taxation, and indebtedness.
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ELCS 7346 - Education Facilities and Environment Cr. 3. (3-0)
Planning educational facilities and learning environments; program analysis for facility planning; administration of building projects; plant maintenance and operation.
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ELCS 7350 - Personnel Management Cr. 3. (3-0)
Problems in personnel planning, selection, classification, compensation, direction, appraisal, and human relationships of educational employees of all categories.
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ELCS 7352 - Behavioral Science for Educational Administrators Cr. 3. (3-0)
Current and emerging theories in the behavioral sciences, emphasizing their implications for policies and practices in school administration.
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ELCS 7354 - Leadership for Change Cr. 3. (3-0)
Study of the role of educational leadership in facilitating and enhancing the change process.
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ELCS 7360 - Public Affairs and Community Relations Cr. 3. (3-0)
Purposes, functions, and practices of information, communications, and public affairs programs related to education. External and internal communication techniques are emphasized.
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ELCS 7365 - Racial & Ethnic Diversity in Educational Institutions Cr. 3. (3-0)
Implications of concepts and theories in a multicultural society for practices and policy development in educational administration.
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ELCS 7371 - Higher Education Law Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELCS 7330 or consent of instructor. Analysis of legal issues in postsecondary education, including governance, faculty, students, and regulations by state and federal governments.
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ELCS 7393 - Practicum in Administration of Higher Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELCS 7330 . Simulation of, and field experiences in, administering collegiate or technical institutions. Emphasis on problem identification and practical solution.
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ELCS 7399 - Master’s Thesis Cr. 3 per semester.
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ELCS 8191 - Special Field Projects Cr. 1 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. Individual study of areas in educational leadership and cultural studies. Requirements jointly determined by instructor and student.
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ELCS 8197 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies Cr. 1-3 per semester. (1-0)
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
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ELCS 8291 - Special Field Projects Cr. 1 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. Individual study of areas in educational leadership and cultural studies. Requirements jointly determined by instructor and student.
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ELCS 8297 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies Cr. 1-3 per semester. (2-0)
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
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ELCS 8310 - The Superintendency Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: master’s degree. Problems and issues in the management of school systems. Course includes consideration of school board relationships, personnel practices, grievance procedures, and administration of vocational, compensatory, and special education programs.
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ELCS 8320 - Resident Doctoral Seminar Cr. 3. (3-0)
Required for all resident doctoral students. Focuses on current issues and topics in educational leadership and cultural studies. May be repeated for credit.
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ELCS 8322 - Evaluation of Teaching Cr. 3. (3-0)
Knowledge, concept, and skill development for administrators with responsibility for evaluating personnel.
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ELCS 8325 - Instructional Leadership, Curriculum & Professional Development Cr. 3. (3-0)
Advanced study of current theories and strategies of educational leadership, personnel management, critical incident simulation, and supervision model analysis.
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ELCS 8330 - Statistical Analyses for Non-Experimental Research in Educational Settings Cr. 3. (3-0)
Identification of statistically appropriate techniques and data analyses for non-experimental research designs in education.
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ELCS 8331 - Finance in Higher Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Financing of community colleges, public colleges, universities, and private institutions.
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ELCS 8332 - Student Development in Post Secondary Institutions Cr. 3. (3-0)
Development of administrative skills and conceptual models for supportive and student services in community colleges and other institutions of higher education.
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ELCS 8334 - Higher Education Curriculum Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELCS 7330 or consent of instructor. Study of the curriculum of higher education with emphasis on historical development, contemporary issues, and components of the curriculum.
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ELCS 8335 - Seminar in Adult Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELCS 7330 . Seminar in the development, organization, and administration of adult education programs by postsecondary institutions.
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ELCS 8336 - The Community/Junior College Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELCS 7330 or consent of instructor. Study of community college education — the students, institution, and concepts underlying the programs of instruction. Emphasis on the planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of community/junior college programs.
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ELCS 8338 - Administration of Higher Education in Multicultural Settings Cr. 3. (3-0)
Introduction of management of colleges, and universities; analysis of development of higher education, including history, finance, personnel and public policy. Emphasis is placed on multicultural settings.
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ELCS 8340 - Organization and Administration of Curriculum Cr. 3. (3-0)
Approaches to curriculum coordination from an administrative point of view. Including Current organizational plans, instructional management, and forces that influence decision making.
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ELCS 8343 - Finance Issues at the District Level Cr. 3. (3-0)
Economic relationships and problems in local, state, and national financial support of education; federal participation, state financial systems, local taxation, and indebtedness.
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ELCS 8344 - Seminar in Business Administration Cr. 3. (3-0)
Advanced study of fiscal and resource management in educational institutions.
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ELCS 8350 - Human Resource Management Cr. 3. (3-0)
Advanced study and practice of personnel administration. Topics may include policy trends, theory and research, agreements, planning, and current issues.
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ELCS 8353 - Theories of Organizational Development Cr. 3. (3-0)
A seminar on human behavior in educational organizations.
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ELCS 8355 - Policy, Politics, and Governance of Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Advanced study of problems, issues, and trends related to governance, organization, and control of elementary and secondary schools and other educational institutions.
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ELCS 8360 - Studies in Post Secondary Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
An investigation of the research and literature of educational leadership including the use of literature data bases of the field and their search via computer.
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ELCS 8361 - Public and Community Relations Cr. 3. (3-0)
Current research in community, public and human relations with emphasis on communication.
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ELCS 8371 - Legal Issues at the School District Level Cr. 3. (3-0)
In-depth study, using current issues of school management problems. Legislative recourses are considered.
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ELCS 8372 - Seminar in Higher Education Law Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELCS 7330 or consent of instructor. Focus upon specialized areas of higher education law, including interdisciplinary research in organizational theory and law.
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ELCS 8375 - Institutional Effectiveness Cr. 3. (3-0)
Strategies and skills development for administrators who have responsibility for planning and conducting school hearings.
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ELCS 8391 - Special Field Projects Cr. 1 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. Individual study of areas in educational leadership and cultural studies. Requirements jointly determined by instructor and student.
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ELCS 8392 - Internship in Administration of Higher Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: Approval of Internship Coordinator. Supervised internship experience in higher education.
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ELCS 8396 - Administration and Supervision Practium Cr. 3. (3-0)
Conferences and workshops on major areas in educational administration and supervision.
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ELCS 8397 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies Cr. 1-3 per semester. (3-0)
Prerequisite: approval of advisor and consent of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
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ELCS 8399 - Doctoral Dissertation Cr. 3-9.
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ELCS 8699 - Doctoral Dissertation Cr. 3-9.
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ELCS 8999 - Doctoral Dissertation Cr. 3-9.
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ELED 6301 - Teaching the Social Studies in the Elementary School Cr. 3. (3-0)
Recent literature, teaching methods, and trends in elementary school social studies.
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ELED 6305 - Teaching the Language Arts Cr. 3. (3-0)
Spelling, handwriting, oral and written expression, usage, and grammar.
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ELED 6307 - Methods of Teaching Art in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3. (3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. For majors in art education. Curriculum, planning and theory, methodology, for teaching art at the elementary level.
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ELED 6315 - Literature for Children Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELED 3320 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Analysis of fiction and nonfiction, approaches to criticism, and emphasis upon criteria for selection of books for literary study.
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ELED 6320 - Foundations of Reading Instruction Cr. 3. (3-0)
Current theories and practices in reading instruction.
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ELED 6324 - Science Instruction in the Elementary School Cr. 3. (3-9)
Field-based course that introduces methods and materials for teaching in the middle and senior high school science classroom and laboratory.
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ELED 6325 - Trends and Issues in Elementary School Science Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. New methods, programs, and materials in science education.
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ELED 6335 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Grades Cr. 3. (3-0)
Teaching materials, evaluation techniques, and classroom management strategies for arithmetic, grades one through six.
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ELED 7325 - Historical Development of Children’s Literature Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ELED 6315 , SEDE 6335 , or consent of instructor. Influence of social, political, and cultural developments upon literature for children.Traditional literature; trends in illustration, content, and style; development of reviewing of children’s books.
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Educational Psychology |
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EPSY 6197 - Selected Topics Cr. 1-3 per semester. (1-0)
Prerequisite: approval of chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EPSY 6198 - Special Problems Cr. 1-3 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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EPSY 6298 - Special Problems Cr. 1-3 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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EPSY 6300 - Introduction to Educational and Psychological Measurement Cr. 3. (3-0)
Construction, usage, and interpretation of teacher-made and standardized testing instruments; consideration of reliability, validity, and processes of educational evaluation.
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EPSY 6310 - Introduction to Educational Research Cr. 3. (3-0)
The scientific method applied to educational problems; systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through elementary research design principles, survey procedures, and historical analysis.
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EPSY 6315 - Career Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: admission to the program or consent of instructor. Introduction to theoretical models, research, assessment, and techniques of career counseling.
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EPSY 6320 - Sexual Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: admission to the master’s program in counseling or consent of instructor. Overview of sexuality, including assessment and counseling techniques for dealing with sex-related issues encountered throughout the life cycle.
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EPSY 6325 - Theories of Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
A survey of the psychological theories and techniques utilized in counseling relationships.
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EPSY 6330 - Human Growth and Development Cr. 3. (3-0)
An introductory survey of current developmental theories and research with emphasis on the affective, social, and intellectual areas.
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EPSY 6335 - Introduction to Group Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6325 and admission to the master’s program in counseling. Theory and research relevant to understanding, working with, and providing leadership as a counselor for groups.
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EPSY 6340 - Principles of Human Learning Cr. 3. (3-0)
An introduction to the learning process; principles considered include acquisition and transfer, retention, motivation and mediation and their relation to the school environment.
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EPSY 6342 - Basic Principles of Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Introduction to the philosophical and psychological foundations of counseling. Consideration of present and future professional issues as they affect the role and function of the counselor.
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EPSY 6343 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: admission to the counseling program or consent of instructor. In-depth examination of ethical and legal issues in the counseling profession.
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EPSY 6345 - Atypical Growth and Behavior Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6330 or consent of instructor. Description and analysis of the development of atypical dysfunctional humans.
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EPSY 6352 - Assessment in Educational Psychology Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6300 . Psychological principles and techniques of assessment relevant to counseling, special education, and educational psychology.
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EPSY 6360 - The Education of Exceptional Learners Cr. 3. (3-0)
Overview of field of special education including definitions, history, legal issues, models of service delivery, state plan, and categories of exceptionality.
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EPSY 6361 - Behavior Management Strategies in Special Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Various approaches to managing behavior in special education settings.
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EPSY 6362 - Applied Behavioral Analysis Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: admission to the master’s degree program or the graduate certification program. Principles of behavior modification and techniques of behavior analysis and management.
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EPSY 6363 - Individualizing Special Education Curriculum Cr. 3. (3-0)
Procedures for adapting curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
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EPSY 6365 - Diagnostic Teaching in Special Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: admission to the master’s degree program or the graduate certification program. Techniques for diagnostic and prescriptive remediation in special education.
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EPSY 6370 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Examination of the application of counseling theories and practice to culturally different persons to increase the knowledge and competencies of counselors who work in culturally diverse social environments.
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EPSY 6371 - Gender Issues in Counseling Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Socialization issues for both genders and their impact on mental health and well-being. Bias in counseling theories and interventions will be discussed.
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EPSY 6390 - Supervised Experience in Special Education Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: admission to the master’s degree program or the graduate certification program and consent of instructor. Internship experience using a case study approach to assessment, programming and delivery of services students with disabilities.
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EPSY 6391 - Introductory Laboratory in Counseling Processes Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Simulation and laboratory experience with techniques and processes of interviewing and counseling.
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EPSY 6392 - Advanced Laboratory in Counseling Processes Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6325 , EPSY 6391 and admission to the master’s program in counseling. Supervised laboratory and field experience in personal counseling.
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EPSY 6393 - Practicum Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Supervised teaching in specialized area designed to provide professional development for teachers in service. Seminar meetings to evaluate work in progress.
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EPSY 6397 - Selected Topics Cr. 1-3 per semester. (3-0)
Prerequisite: approval of chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EPSY 6398 - Special Problems Cr. 1-3 per semester.
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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EPSY 6399 - Master’s Thesis Cr. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing within EPSY Master’s program and consent of instructor.
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EPSY 7193 - Internship and Practicum Cr. 1-3 per semester. (0-3; 0-6; 0-9)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Supervised professional experience.
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EPSY 7293 - Internship and Practicum Cr. 1-3 per semester. (0-3; 0-6; 0-9)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Supervised professional experience.
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EPSY 7305 - Advanced Theories in Group Counseling Processes Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6335 . Extensive investigation of the psychological models relevant to group counseling.
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EPSY 7310 - Advanced Assessment in Educational Psychology Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: EPSY 6352 and consent of instructor. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of cognitive, personality, and vocational tests.
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EPSY 7315 - Seminar: The Severely Handicapped Cr. 3. (3-0)
Prerequisite: generic endorsement. Review of research on severely and multiple handicapping conditions: focus upon both neurological and sensory handicaps, especially the impact of these conditions on school-age learners.
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