Educational Psychology (EPSY)

Head of Department: Professor Sally Reis
Department Office: Room 140B, Gentry Building

For major requirements, Link to the Neag School of Education website for additional information.

206. Introduction to Exceptionality

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PSYC 132.  Madaus

This course considers the nature of exceptionalities as well as current policy and programs in the schools and community.

207. Exceptionality I

Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Parker

Overview of characteristics of students with exceptionalities and of educational programming for exceptional learners.

208. Exceptionality II

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. 

Educational programming for learners with special needs.

210. Collaborative Program Planning in Special Education

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education and Elementary Education majors.  Simonsen

Covers basic knowledge and skills related to collaboration with families, paraprofessionals, other teachers, and professionals from other disciplines, including specialized services for childern with disabilities (EG, Health, Assistive Technology, Related Services). Introduction to library and computer resources for school leaders.

212. Fundamentals of Assessment in Special Education

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education and Elementary Education majors.

Diagnosis of students with special needs, use of test data in planning instruction and report writing.

212W. Fundamentals of Assessment in Special Education

 Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education and Elementary Education majors; ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250.

213. Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions for Students with Disabilities

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education majors. Simonsen

Overview of preferred practices for providing positive behavior supports for students with disabilties across a variety of classroom and other educational environments. 

214. Methods for Teaching Students with Disabilities

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EPSY 212 and 213; senior enrolled in Special Education Teacher Preparation Program. Coyne

 This course will inform students of research-based methods and instructional formats for teaching students with disabilities.

215. Advanced Foundations of Disability

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EPSY 212 and 213; senior enrolled in Special Education Teacher Preparation Program. Madaus

This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of both the unique and common cognitive, academic, physical, cultural, social, and emotional needs and characteristics of individuals with various disabilities.

221. Educational Psychology

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PSYC 132. Brown

The psychology of learning and teaching, and the study of the nature and development of children and adolescents.

226. Field Study in Education

Semester by arrangement. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor.

Active study through visitation and participation in educational and/or rehabilitation environments. Participation in appropriate lectures and seminars is required. Students must be prepared to provide own transportation.

230. Peer Counseling

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

This course will focus on the development of those communication skills which are necessary for effective peer and paraprofessional counseling. Several theories of interpersonal communication, experiential learning and self-psychology will also be covered.

240. Technology in Education

Both semesters. One credit. Open to first year students in the teacher preparation program. Prerequisite:  Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Puntambekar, Young

The use of educational technology in the education profession. Emphasis is placed on computer technology, software evaluation and instructional devices.

250. Learning I

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 132 and open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Stephens

Theory and practices of learning.

251. Learning II

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Reis

Theory and practices of learning.

252. Assessment of Learning I

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program.

Theory and practices of the assessment of learning.

253. Assessment of Learning II

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program.

Theory and practices of the assessment of learning

262. Directed Observation and Participation

Credits by arrangement, not to exceed three. Open only with consent of instructor. Prior to registration, students must apply for Directed Observation. This course may be taken more than one semester. Coyne

This course gives prospective professionals the opportunity to observe Special Education Teachers and/or Rehabilitation Specialists working with the handicapped. Students must be prepared to provide own transportation.

277. Directed Student Teaching: Special Education

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors. Application must be made to the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall semester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1. Bartlett

Practicum experience with mentally retarded, learning disabled and/or emotionally disturbed students.

298. Variable Topics

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

299. Independent Study for Undergraduates

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to juniors and seniors with appropriate background for the study of education. Students must present the instructor with a problem well laid out for investigation. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.

Designed primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area.