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EDLA 7060 Context and Current Topics in Private Education
3 semester hours
This seminar explores the historical, philosophical, structural, and theological issues in Catholic, private, and charter schools, as well as non-public schools serving students with exceptional needs. The seminar will include a discussion and analysis of the current issues defining and challenging Private K-12 education and the influence of Catholic social teaching in these topics.
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EDLA 7950 Dissertation Proposal Design
2 semester hours
A seminar designed to assist candidates in the development and design of the dissertation proposal.
Prior to beginning the research phase of the dissertation, candidates will be required to submit a proposal to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval if their study involves human subject data.
Credit/No Credit grading.
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EDLA 7990 Advancement to Candidacy
0 semester hours
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EDLA 7998 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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EDLA 7999 Independent Studies
1 to 3 semester hours
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Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology (EDSP) |
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EDSP 427 Creating Effective Classrooms in Diverse Settings
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. In addition, the candidate will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavioral management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning and laws, and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory.
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EDSP 436 Creating Collaborative Partnerships
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities and their parents, other family members and primary care givers, school administrators, general and special education teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and community agency and related service personnel. The candidate will learn how to work in partnership to be able to design, implement, and evaluate integrated services that reflect transitional stages across life span for all learners.
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EDSP 440 Introduction to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
General survey of exceptionalities affecting normal child development. Causation, diagnosis, treatment, programs, and resources are included. Implications of recent legislation for the disabled will be emphasized.
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EDSP 443 Informal Assessment and Individual Education Program (IEP) Development for Students with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
A survey of strategies for assessing and teaching FEP and LEP students in all areas of exceptionality.
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EDSP 445 Special Education: Advocacy and the Law
3 semester hours
This course examines federal and California special education law with particular emphasis on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The first half of the course will involve reading of material that will give a legal and practical background to the specifics of the law, its purpose, and how it is implemented by school districts. This background will serve as a foundation for the students to effectively advocate (with proper supervision) for their clients during the clinical portion of the class. The overall goal of the course is to give students insight into how to work with families and school personnel and how to ultimately avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance. The second half of the course will be a supervised clinical experience where students will handle a special education case. This will include: interviewing potential clients, analysis of facts, and advocacy at an IEP. Depending on the facts of the case, students may also file a state complaint and prepare a case for mediation and/or for due process hearing.
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EDSP 453 Introduction to the Study of Disability and Special Education
3 semester hours
This course introduces students to the field of disability studies and special education. The difference between the two fields are carefully examined, discussed and explored. The course introduces key components and theories underlying disability studies and foundational components of the special education system. The course explores disability through a historical, social, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political context. This course also explores how disability is portrayed in society and reviews traditional stereotypes emerging from the disability rights movement. In regards to Special Education, this course will emphasize current laws and procedures pertaining to the appropriate education for children with disabilities and review major relevant issues affecting the field of special education including inclusion, advocacy, collaborating with diverse families and educational professionals, and transition processes.
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EDSP 475 Teaching and Assessing Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
3 semester hours
Principles and techniques for diagnosing learning and behavioral strengths and weaknesses in children and youth with specific learning disability, mental retardation, other health impairments, or serious emotional disturbance. Additional emphasis is placed on effective techniques and methods in working with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. Development of teaching strategies, goals, and objectives suitable for direct intervention, implementation of individual instructional programs, and evaluation of program approaches and effectiveness.
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EDSP 476 Policies and Issues in Education for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
3 semester hours
Survey of current issues and trends in the psychology and education of students with learning handicaps, e.g., theoretical instructional systems, use of research findings in program implementation, counseling, career guidance, and program evaluation with emphasis on history and practices of bilingual education, including organizational models and instructional strategies.
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EDSP 492 Behavior and Classroom Management Techniques for Teachers
3 semester hours
Explores current, alternative approaches to classroom discipline, management, and organization. Focuses on how teacher behavior, the learning task, and the classroom environment affect student behavior.
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EDSP 498 Special Studies
3 semester hours
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EDSP 499 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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EDSP 5002 Survey of Second Language Acquisition Theories
2 semester hours
Course content includes theoretical perspectives in first and second language learning, language teaching methodologies, assessment, identification, and program placement for Limited English Proficient students with and without disabilities. Historical, political, legal, and social factors related to second language acquisition are addressed, including the history of bilingual education; federal, state, and local legislation; bilingual education models; and the role of parents and paraprofessionals in English language development.
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EDSP 5303 Foundations in Child Welfare and Attendance
3 semester hours
Candidates will understand the professional role (e.g. leadership and management responsibilities) of the CWA Counselor and develop the legal and professional knowledge and skills necessary to meet the Child Welfare and Attendance state standards. Students will also identify and think critically about their role in effective program management and implementation to address pupil’s attendance and academic, psychological and social success. This course is designed to specifically address the CTC CWA Standards under the theme of “Core Knowledge Base and Foundations.”
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EDSP 5304 School Attendance Improvement and Truancy Remediation: Prevention and Intervention
3 semester hours
Candidates will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively collaborate with all school partners in order to support and increase pupil attendance, and gain superior knowledge in the culture and structure of the public-school system at both the school and district level to better serve in their role as a CWA student advocate. With a greater knowledge of the culture and structure of the public-school system, candidates will become familiar with the contributing factors to pupils who are not successful in school, including barriers to learning and attendance. Candidates will research and learn ways to intervene and improve school attendance, while providing pupils and their families with the appropriate level of support. This course is designed to specifically address the CTC CWA Standards under the theme of “Professional Skills and Training.”
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EDSP 5500 Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
3 semester hours
This course is the first in a series of seven courses that prepares students to apply for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. In this course, students learn the basic concepts and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Successful performance of the tasks on the BACB Fifth Edition Task List requires the foundational knowledge presented in this course for all BCBA candidates. Many concepts in the course will be examined in greater detail, in subsequent courses in the LMU BCBA program.
Corequisite: EDSP 5600 .
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EDSP 5501 Behavior Assessment and Measurement
3 semester hours
This course is the 3rd in a series of seven courses that prepares students to apply for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam or as an additional elective for degree seeking and/or interested students that meet the prerequisites.
In this course, students learn the basic principles of functional assessment of behavior problems, techniques of behavioral assessment, the fundamentals of repeated measurement to make data-based decisions about the function of a behavior and the effectiveness of an intervention, and evidence-based practices that promote social competency and “cura personalis” (care of the whole person) as aligned with the LMU Ignatian Paradigm (IP). Students will identify and select appropriate observation methods, employ functional assessment procedures and methods, display and interpret data, and design behavior intervention plans that result in socially meaningful outcomes “socially meaningful outcomes that are aligned with the LMU IP mission to promote meaningful action in one’s environment.” (Prevention/Antecedent strategies identify and make environmental changes that reduce the need for behavior analysis G-08.) Students will complete a functional assessment which will include recommendations.
Prerequisites: EDSP 5500 and EDSP 5600 .
Corequisite: EDSP 5502 .
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EDSP 5502 Behavior Change I: Reinforcement, Stimulus Control, Teaching New Behaviors and Supervision
3 semester hours
This course is the 4th in a series of seven courses that prepares students to apply for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.
This course will familiarize students with all aspects of reinforcement, including the identification of reinforcers and the role they play in behavior change (e.g., operant conditioning, stimulus control), and including the use of various schedules of reinforcement. Students will learn the procedures for and differentiate between different behavioral approaches to teaching new behaviors to clients, such as shaping, chaining, and direct instruction. Students will be able to develop meaningful behavior goals for their clients that account for and reflect upon the clients’ contexts, backgrounds and communities, in alignment with IP pedagogy. Students will identify potential interventions based on a functional assessment and the best available scientific evidence. Students will also learn to reflect upon and select the most appropriate procedure for reaching said goals and apply both supervision and management guidelines for potential supervisees.
Prerequisites: EDSP 5500 and EDSP 5600 .
Corequisite: EDSP 5501 .
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EDSP 5503 Behavior Change II: Verbal Behavior, Preventing and Reducing Unwanted Behaviors, and Supervision
3 semester hours
This course is the fifth in a series of seven courses that prepares students to apply for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam or as additional elective for degree-seeking and/or interested students that meet the prerequisites.
This course will address how students can support their clients by enacting behavioral procedures for reducing unwanted client behaviors and build alternative behavioral repertoires that allow for increased success in their environment. Students will learn behavior change procedures involving different schedules of reinforcement, strategies to increase client independence; how to determine and reflect upon the least intrusive approach to changing behavior; and how to select behavior change strategies that are most beneficial to the individual client within their learning context and community. Students will be expected to identify and evaluate any undesired side effects of various intervention strategies in order to determine the best possible intervention for specific client needs. Students will also identify and apply appropriate supervision and management guidelines to potential supervisees.
Prerequisites: EDSP 5500 , EDSP 5501 , EDSP 5502 , EDSP 5600 .
Corequisite: EDSP 5504 .
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EDSP 5505 Ethical Compliance and Professionalism
3 semester hours
Students will identify the history of ethics and the Nine Core Principals of Ethical Treatment. This course will review responsible conduct of the Behavior Analyst and ethical practices in behavior assessments and implementing behavior change procedures.
Prerequisites: EDSP 5500 , EDSP 5501 , EDSP 5502 , EDSP 5503 , EDSP 5504 , EDSP 5600 .
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EDSP 5600 Philosophical Assumptions of Applied Behavior Analysis
3 semester hours
This course is the 2nd course in a series of seven courses that prepares students to apply for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. In this course, students learn foundational concepts of applied behavior analysis, its history, and its evolution from radical to methodological behaviorism. Students learn about and connect the work of historical contributors to the field, such as B. F. Skinner, to modern day practices, Underlying assumptions of the science of behavior analysis are stressed, including determinism, empiricism, experimentation (experimental analysis), replication, parsimony, and philosophical doubt. Successful performance of the tasks on the BACB 5th Edition Task List requires the foundational knowledge presented in this course for all BCBA candidates. Many concepts in the course will be examined in greater detail, in subsequent course in the LMU BCBA program.
Corequisite: EDSP 5500 .
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EDSP 5998 Special Studies
3 semester hours
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EDSP 5999 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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EDSP 6101 Psychology and Education of Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Students with Exceptional Students
3 semester hours
An overview of the problems confronting educators of students with exceptional needs, with a view to developing an understanding of the psychological and educational implications for instruction and program planning. An overview of major exceptionalities and implications of recent legislation for the disabled (“mainstreaming”) will be emphasized.
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EDSP 6104 Leadership for Instruction, Learning, and Achievement
3 semester hours
Designed for school management and institutional trainers to afford understanding of individualization of instruction, evaluation and assessment of instructional practices, skill in design and implementation of instructional sequences, and elements of effective instruction for all students.
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EDSP 6106 Human Development and Learning
3 semester hours
The study of major psychological theories and their application to the understanding of human behavior and the processes of learning. Appraisal of human biological, psychological, and social development from infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the impact of culture and diversity on child and adolescent development.
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EDSP 6251 Secondary School Curriculum and Methods for Math and Science
3 semester hours
Objectives, methods, materials, and problems involved in teaching math and science in the secondary schools. Explores methods of long and short range planning, course overviews, unit plans and lesson planning. Presents alternative strategies of instruction and methods of diagnosing needs and evaluating learning. Current approaches to classroom discipline, management, and organization are studied.
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EDSP 6300 Creating Effective Classrooms
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. In addition, the candidate will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavior management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning and laws and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory.
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EDSP 6301 Creating Collaborative Partnerships
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities and their parents, other family members, and primary care givers, school administrators, general and special education teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and community agency and related service personnel. The candidate will learn how to work in partnership to be able to design, implement, and evaluate integrated services that reflect transitional stages across life span for all learners.
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EDSP 6302 Assessment of Students with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
This course surveys a variety of evidence-based strategies for assessing Fluent English Proficient (FEP) and English Language Learner (ELL) students with mild/moderate disabilities. Course content includes principles and techniques for assessing learning, developing appropriate IEP goals and instructional recommendations based on individual needs. Both formal and informal methods of assessment are reviewed, including Curriculum Based Assessment. Includes lecture and practicum.
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EDSP 6303 Teaching and Assessing Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
3 semester hours
Principles and techniques for diagnosing learning and behavioral strengths and weaknesses in children and youth with learning disability, mental retardation, other health impairments or serious disturbance. Additional emphasis is placed on effective techniques and methods in working with culturally and linguistically diverse youth, development of teaching strategies, goals, and objectives suitable for direct intervention, implementation of individual instructional programs, and evaluation of program approaches and effectiveness.
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EDSP 6304 Policies and Issues in Education for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
3 semester hours
Survey of current issues and trends in the psychology and education of students with learning handicaps, e.g., “mainstreaming” theoretical instructional systems, use of research findings in programs implementation, counseling, career guidance, and program evaluation, with emphasis on history and practices of bilingual education including organizational models and instructional strategies.
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EDSP 6314 Professional Educator Evaluation Seminar
1 semester hours
This seminar is the culminating experience for the Professional Education Specialist credential program. Students reevaluate their professional competency to assess and teach culturally diverse students with learning and behavior problems. They compile a Professional Educator Portfolio, which includes artifacts documenting their professional competence and a plan for their continuing professional growth. The district support provider and the college advisor continue to support the student in this process.
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EDSP 6317 Research and Leadership in Special Education
2 semester hours
This seminar-style course will assist candidates to further develop and implement research skills in Special Education. Candidates will review seminal and current research. The course will also review research related to implementing change and effective practices for diverse populations with disabilities in the schools. This course will require active online and in-class assignments, discussions and participated. The course is designed to be directed by candidate’s work in the schools with students, colleagues and families.
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EDSP 6318 Supporting Behavior and Social Skills for Students with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. The candidates will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavior analysis and management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning, and laws and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory. In addition, this course focuses on characteristic and learning needs of students with emotional disturbance and autism.
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EDSP 6319 Literacy Instruction for Special Needs Students in Single Subject Classrooms
3 semester hours
This graduate course is designed to develop and understanding of the nature of literacy and how it impacts the content area literacy needs of all students, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. Course content includes evidence-based approaches to language arts/literacy instruction, assessment, differentiated instruction, Response to Intervention (RtI), literacy needs of ELLs and students with disabilities, as well as methods, processes, and techniques for teaching content area literacy skills in grades 6-12.
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EDSP 6320 Development of IEPs for Students with Exceptional Needs
1 semester hours
This training course is designed to provide candidates with essential information regarding the development of Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities. Candidates will learn the general components of an IEP, and how to develop current student functioning levels and goals.
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EDSP 6325 Foundation of Special Education
2 semester hours
This course will provide an overview of the characteristics of diverse students with high incidence disabilities with a view towards developing an understanding of the psychological and educational implications of these exceptionalities. This course will also emphasize current laws and procedures regarding the appropriate education of these students and review major relevant issues affecting the field of special education including Universal Design for Learning, inclusion, advocacy, assistive technology, Response to Intervention/early intervention, collaborating with diverse families and educational professionals and transition planning.
Fieldwork required.
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EDSP 6362 Counseling Theories and Techniques
3 semester hours
A survey of major theoretical orientations to the practice of counseling. An overview of basic counseling skills with particular emphasis on communication skills applicable to the counseling relationship. Candidates are introduced to experiences that will give them a greater understanding of self and others.
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EDSP 6365 Research Methodology and Statistics
3 semester hours
An introduction to data gathering methods and models of assessment statistics to guide program direction and evidence-based educational decision-making. Overview of different types of tests and inventories, their construction and evaluation. Candidates will also learn how to design and collect different types of data to determine the impact of their counseling interventions. Preparation in explaining educational assessment data and results data to different stakeholders. Basic descriptive statistics, research designs and methods will also be examined to develop skill in a critical approach to examining the research literature in counseling as well as the importance of conducting counseling research.
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EDSP 6366 Principles, Organization, and Administration of Pupil Personnel and Human Services
3 semester hours
This course emphasizes contemporary trends in school counseling, including application of the ASCA National Model. The role of the school counselor as a leader and change agent and best practices will be examined. Information pertaining to the practice of school counseling and guidelines for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of pupil personnel services in elementary, middle, and high school will be provided. Facilitating collaborative partnerships with school-based personnel and community resources, including referral processes for students and families, will be addressed. Field assignment required.
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EDSP 6372 Consultation and Collaboration in Schools
3 semester hours
This course is designed to support learning and application of knowledge and skill in collaborative consultation with school personnel and families on academic, social, and behavioral factors that impact student achievement and related outcomes. Candidates will also learn and apply concepts related to systemic consultation, with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. The counselor’s leadership role in identifying, organizing, and developing prevention and intervention services is emphasized. Field assignment required.
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EDSP 6378 Group Counseling
3 semester hours
Theories, techniques, and development of human communication processes, both verbal and non-verbal, in group situations. Experience in group participation is provided. Use of communication skills applicable to counseling.
Credit/No Credit grading.
Prerequisites: EDSP 6362 , EDSP 6391 , and EDSP 6394 .
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EDSP 6382 Ethical and Legal Issues
3 semester hours
This course examines ethics, laws, regulations, and best practices for pupil personnel counseling professionals. Critical issues relevant to child abuse and partner abuse will be addressed. Procedures for resolving ethical and legal dilemmas will be emphasized.
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EDSP 6386 Culturally Responsive Counseling with Individuals
3 semester hours
Through the use of videotaped sessions with volunteer clients, advanced candidates under the supervision of licensed professionals observe and critique their counseling skills with individuals and groups. This class involves peer evaluation and discussion. Cross-cultural counseling experiences are emphasized.
Credit/No Credit grading.
Consent of Coordinator required.
Completion and documentation of approved 10 pre-counseling hours required.
Prerequisite: EDSP 6394 .
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EDSP 6390 Lifespan Development
3 semester hours
The study of major psychological theories and their application to the understanding of human behavior. Appraisal of human biological, psychological, and social lifespan development from infancy through death. Emphasis is placed on the impact of culture and diversity on lifespan development.
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EDSP 6391 Foundations of Counseling
3 semester hours
The objectives of this course are for master’s students in counseling to gain core foundational knowledge of the counseling field and facilitate the development of a professional counselor identity. The core foundations include the history of counseling, multicultural issues, career and vocational counseling, counseling, process and outcome, ethics, prevention, health promotion, and social justice. In addition, a review of the practice of counseling and program specializations will be offered.
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EDSP 6392 Psychopharmacology
3 semester hours
The primary objective of this course is to offer a survey of psychopharmacology for the professional counselor. Biological and psychological effects of psychotropic medications will be discussed along with indications and contraindications for psychopharmacological interventions and the relative efficacy of psychopharmacology treatments in comparison to counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions will be addressed.
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EDSP 6393 Assessment, Appraisal, and Diagnosis
3 semester hours
The objectives of this course include developing a broad understanding of assessment issues and procedures. These issues and procedures include 1) the history of assessment, 2) legal and ethical issues, 3) cultural diversity, 4) the scientist/practitioner approach to clinical judgment, 5) diagnostic interviewing, 6) approaches to test construction, 7) reliability and validity, 8) types of vocational, cognitive, and personality tests, and 9) special education.
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EDSP 6400 Community Psychology: Theories and Practice
3 semester hours
This graduate level course provides an overview of community psychology theoretical models. Candidates will be exposed to evidence-based approaches to prevention and promotion of social-emotional competencies and resilience across the lifespan within a variety of contexts. This course will offer a community-based learning opportunity emphasizing social justice and health promotion, particularly in underprivileged and/or underserved populations.
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EDSP 6502 Determinants of Child and Adolescent Learning and Development
3 semester hours
This course introduces candidates to knowledge base regarding major contributors to student learning and development. Educational context and social influences on behaviors are reviewed. Advanced analysis and application of major psychological theories and biological basis will help candidates understand typical and atypical child and adolescent development. Evidence-based individual, school, family, and community interventions are explored.
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