Course Listing For EPSY

EPSY 2020. Learning and Development in Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: LEARNING & DEVELOP.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2020H.
Major theories, ideas, and research findings about learning, and child and adolescent development, including development of motivation, with special emphasis on practical implications for school teaching and learning.
Non-traditional format: This course is also offered through University System of Georgia Independent Study (USGIS).
Offered every year.

EPSY 2020H. Learning and Development in Education (Honors). 3 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS LEARN & DEV.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2020.
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors.
Learning and developmental processes and their application to educational settings. Special emphasis is placed on cognitive theory as it relates to school learning and experimental methods for conducting studies of the learner.
Offered every year.

EPSY 2020L. Learning and Development in Education - Practicum. 1-3 hours.
Oasis Title: LEARN & DEV PRAC.
Corequisite: EPSY 2020.
An early community or school field experience available only to students concurrently registered in Learning and Development in Education who choose to do an extended outreach project in that course.
Non-traditional format: Number of hours averaged per week in the community or school setting must coincide with the number of credits for which a student chooses to register. A minimum requirement of 15 verified community or school hours for 1 credit, 30 hours for 2 credits, and 45 hours for 3 credits.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

(EPSY)EDUC 2130. Exploring Learning and Teaching. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EXPLNG LNG & TCHG.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2020.
Exploration of key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts.
Non-traditional format: This course is also offered through University System of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning (IDL).
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 2130L. Exploring Teaching and Learning Practicum. 1-3 hours.
Oasis Title: EXP TEACH LRN PRAC.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2020L.
Corequisite: EDUC(EPSY) 2130.
An early community or school field experience available only to students concurrently registered in Exploring Teaching and Learning who choose to do an extended outreach project in that course.
Non-traditional format: Number of hours averaged per week in the community or school setting must coincide with the number of credits for which a student chooses to register. A minimum requirement of 15 verified community or school hours for 1 credit, 30 hours for 2 credits, and 45 hours for 3 credits.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 2130H. Exploring Learning and Teaching (Honors). 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EXPLOR TCHG & LRNG.
Not open to students with credit in EDUC(EPSY) 2130.
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors.
Exploration of key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and context; learning about scientific approaches to educational practice.
Offered fall semester every year.

EPSY 2450. Practicum in Contextual Teaching and Learning. 1 hour.
Oasis Title: PRACTICUM IN CTL.
Corequisite: EPSY 2020.
This practicum provides a field experience for the Learning and Development in Education course.
Non-traditional format: This course will only be taken in conjunction with a special section of Learning and Development in Education. The lecture/discussion will take place during that course.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 3010. Child and Adolescent Development for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CHILD & ADOL DEVEL.
Prerequisite: EPSY 2020.
Cognitive, sociocultural, emotional, and moral development from infancy to early adulthood, with particular emphasis placed on developmental issues relevant to education.
Non-traditional format: This course is also offered through University System of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning (IDL).
Offered every year.

EPSY 3010H. Child and Adolescent Development for Education (Honors). 3 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS CHILD DEVEL.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 3010.
Prerequisite: EPSY 2020 and permission of Honors.
Child and adolescent development is examined in-depth from an educational perspective. Cognitive, emotional, moral, and social aspects of development are emphasized.
Offered every year.

(EPSY)ARTI(PHIL)(PSYC) 3550. Introduction to Cognitive Science. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COGNITIVE SCIENCE.
Not open to students with credit in ARTI 3020.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PHIL 1000 or EPSY 2020.
Interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligent activity that forms cognitive sciences. Contributions of psychology, philosophy, linguistics, biology, anthropology, computer science, and education toward uncovering important aspects of the mind and intelligent activity are discussed.
Offered every year.

EPSY 4000/6000. Independent Study in Educational Psychology. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: INDEP STUDY ED PSY.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Independent study agreed upon by the student and sponsoring professor.
Non-traditional format: Prior arrangement with professor is made for course work assignment and hours to be completed.
Offered every year.

EPSY 4060. Prevention and Intervention with School-Age Youth. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERVENT IN SCHOOL.
Development, prevention, and intervention approaches for problems that occur with children and adolescents with particular attention to the school context.
Offered every year.

EPSY 4061. Motivational Foundations for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MOTIVATION EDUC.
Psychological theory, research, and principles of motivation are applied to all aspects of instruction. Motivational constructs, such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, are considered in a variety of formal and informal educational settings. Emphasis is on motivational principles for achievement in these settings.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 4240. Abnormal Child Psychology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ABNORMAL CHILD PSYC.
Prerequisite: PSYC 4220 or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 3010 or CHFD 2950-2950L.
Etiology and typical behaviors of children with major psychological and psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Learning Disorders. Special emphasis is given to diagnostic criteria. Impact of these disorders on schooling is also discussed.
Offered fall semester every year.

EPSY 4310/6310. Prevention and Remediation of Classroom Behavior Problems. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS.
Prevention and management of classroom behavior problems using behavioral, humanistic, and motivational strategies. Focuses on prevention of problem behaviors through effective teaching and classroom design.
Offered every year.

EPSY 4801. Cognitive Foundations for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COGNITIVE FOUND ED.
Cognitive psychology principles are applied to instructional methods. Processes such as attention, organization, intelligence, memory, language, concept formation, critical thinking, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive theories and models are applied to the instruction and learning of content areas and skills.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 6010. Foundations of Human Development for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DEVELOP FOR EDUC.
The interactive influences of biology, family, culture, and extended environment on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development during the school years. The implications of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance development.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6010E. Foundations of Human Development for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DEVELOP FOR EDUC.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6010.
The interactive influences of biology, family, culture, and extended environment on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development during the school years. The implications of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance development.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6060. Foundations of Motivation for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MOTIVATION.
Current theory and research in motivation and motivational processes. The goal is to help students develop a foundational understanding of motivational constructs in the educational setting.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6060E. Foundations of Motivation for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MOTIVATION.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6060.
Current theory and research in motivation and motivational processes. The goal is to help students develop a foundational understanding of motivational constructs in the educational setting.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6240. Child Psychopathology and Schooling. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CHILD PSYCHOPATH SC.
Etiology and typical behaviors of children with major psychological and psychiatric disorders. Special emphasis is given to diagnostic criteria. DSM-IV and Special Education classification systems are presented. Impact of these disorders on schooling is a major focus.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6300. Introduction to School Psychology and School-Based Services. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTRO SCH PSYCH.
History, functions, duties, and responsibilities of psychologists in schools and other applied settings serving children, adolescents, and families relative to schooling issues. Roles of school psychologists in special education diagnosis and placement and other service delivery models in schools.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6470. Special Topics in Educational Psychology. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPEC TOPICS EDPSYCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Special topics in educational psychology for master's level students.
Non-traditional format: Prior arrangement with professor is made for course work assignment and hours to be completed.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6720. Master's Practicum In School Psychology. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 40 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER PRAC SCH PSY.
Prerequisite: EPSY 8140 and EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 6300 (or equivalent courses).
Supervised practicum in the School Psychology Clinic for beginning students in the school psychology program.
Non-traditional format: Students practice in the School Psychology Clinic and meet for group supervision 3 hours per week. Individual supervision is arranged as needed.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

EPSY 6800. Foundations of Cognition for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COGNITION.
Cognitive psychology as applied to education. Cognitive theories, models, and processes are applied to the teaching and learning of school skills and content areas. Processes such as attention, critical thinking, concept formation, language, memory, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive psychology principles are used to examine and refine instructional methods.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6800E. Foundations of Cognition for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COGNITION.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6800.
Cognitive psychology as applied to education. Cognitive theories, models, and processes are applied to the teaching and learning of school skills and content areas. Processes such as attention, critical thinking, concept formation, language, memory, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive psychology principles are used to examine and refine instructional methods.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6990. Master's Seminar in Educational Psychology. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTERS SEM ED PSY.
Seminar in educational psychology dealing with review of research projects and literature critiques.
Non-traditional format: Lecture/discussion pertaining to selected educational psychology topics.
Offered every year.

EPSY 6990E. Master's Seminar in Educational Psychology. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTERS SEM ED PSY.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6990.
Seminar in educational psychology dealing with review of research projects and literature critiques.
Non-traditional format: Lecture/discussion pertaining to selected educational psychology topics.

EPSY 7000. Master's Research. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7060. Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ASMNT GIFTED CHILD.
Prerequisite: ERSH 4600/6600.
Measurement of intellectual and creative abilities for identification and evaluation, with a focus on administering and scoring the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking; assessment of abilities in special populations of the gifted.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7060E. Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ASMNT GIFTED CHILD.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7060.
Prerequisite: ERSH 4600/6600.
Measurement of intellectual and creative abilities for identification and evaluation, with a focus on administering and scoring the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking; assessment of abilities in special populations of the gifted.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7100. Individual Assessment of Development. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 1 hour lab per week.
Oasis Title: IND ASSESSMENT DEV.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7060.
The measurement of intellectual, academic, and adaptive behavior development, and screening.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7110. Characteristics of Gifted Children and Youth. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CHARAC GIFTED CHILD.
Prerequisite: EPSY 2020.
Psychological characteristics of gifted children and youth, including studies of the lives of eminent persons, empirical studies of gifted children and youth today, and models for identifying gifted children.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7110E. Characteristics of Gifted Children and Youth. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CHARAC GIFTED CHILD.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7110.
Prerequisite: EPSY 2020.
Psychological characteristics of gifted children and youth, including studies of the lives of eminent persons, empirical studies of gifted children and youth today, and models for identifying gifted children.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7160. Nurturing Independent Learners. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: NURTURE INDEP LEARN.
Selected issues in applied cognition and/or development of particular interest to educational practitioners in a seminar setting. Examples include uses of cooperative grouping, multicultural issues in cognition and learning, teaching metacognitive strategies, and techniques for motivating students.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7200. Diagnosis of Social-Emotional Behavior in Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIAG OF SOC-EMOT.
Administration, scoring, and interpretation of test materials designed to diagnose social and emotional adjustment problems in school children. Emphasis is given to the effects of social and emotional adjustment on adjustment in schools.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7210. Multicultural Gifted and Talented Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MULTICULT ED GIFT.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Theories, research, and practice concerned with recognizing and developing the gifts and talents of children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Contemporary and historical perspectives will be provided on attributes of strength, self-perceptions of ability, family factors, environmental factors, and assessment tools and procedures.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7210E. Multicultural Gifted and Talented Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MULTICULT ED GIFT.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7210.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Theories, research, and practice concerned with recognizing and developing the gifts and talents of children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Contemporary and historical perspectives will be provided on attributes of strength, self-perceptions of ability, family factors, environmental factors, and assessment tools and procedures.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7230. Strategies and Materials for the Gifted. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: STRATEGIES - GIFTED.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7110 or permission of department.
Teaching strategies and related instructional materials for the gifted student.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7230E. Strategies and Materials for the Gifted. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: STRATEGIES - GIFTED.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7230.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7110 or permission of department.
Teaching strategies and related instructional materials for the gifted student.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7240. Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem Solving Processes. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CREATIVITY INSTRUCT.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8240.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Basic theory and practice of creative thinking techniques, including ideation strategies and group problem solving techniques.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7240E. Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem Solving Processes. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CREATIVITY INSTRUCT.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7240 or EPSY 8240.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Basic theory and practice of creative thinking techniques, including ideation strategies and group problem solving techniques.

EPSY 7250. Program and Curriculum Development for the Gifted. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROG CURR DEV GIFT.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7110.
Program planning for gifted students, including curriculum inventory and development, program, models, and evaluation.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7250E. Program and Curriculum Development for the Gifted. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROG CURR DEV GIFT.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7250.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7110.
Program planning for gifted students, including curriculum inventory and development, program, models, and evaluation.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7260. Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SOCIAL EMOT GIFTED.
Examination of research, theory, and practices related to the social and emotional development of gifted students. Design of instructional strategies, methods, and guidance models for addressing the social and emotional issues in the lives of gifted and talented students.
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.

EPSY 7260E. Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SOCIAL EMOT GIFTED.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7260.
Examination of research, theory, and practices related to the social and emotional development of gifted students. Design of instructional strategies, methods, and guidance models for addressing the social and emotional issues in the lives of gifted and talented students.

EPSY 7270. Retention of Ethnic Minorities in Gifted/Advanced Programs. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: RETENTION ETHNICMIN.
Theories, research, and practice concerned with prevention, intervention, and recovery related to dropout of gifted ethnic minority students. Social, psychological, and cultural factors that place gifted ethnic minority students at risk will be addressed, as well as historical and contemporary approaches to maximize academic performance in school and community.
Offered spring semester every year.

EPSY 7270E. Retention of Ethnic Minorities in Gifted/Advanced Programs. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: RETENTION ETHNICMIN.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7270.
Theories, research, and practice concerned with prevention, intervention, and recovery related to dropout of gifted ethnic minority students. Social, psychological, and cultural factors that place gifted ethnic minority students at risk will be addressed, as well as historical and contemporary approaches to maximize academic performance in school and community.
Offered spring semester every year.

EPSY 7300. Master's Thesis. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S THESIS.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and thesis preparation.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7310. Consultation Processes in Educational Settings. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CONSULT IN EDUC.
Problems in interprofessional communication among school psychologists, teachers, and parents. Social influence processes among these communicators are also discussed.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7320. Individual Psychoeducational Intervention. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERVENTION.
Individual and family treatment approaches to a number of child and adolescent psychopathologies common in schools, with emphasis primarily on cognitive-behavioral interventions.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7650. Applied Project in Educational Psychology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: APP PROJ ED PSYCH.
Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and development, gifted and creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology.
Non-traditional format: Independent work on a student-professor selected topic.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7650E. Applied Project in Educational Psychology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: APP PROJ ED PSYCH.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7650.
Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and development, gifted and creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology.
Non-traditional format: Independent work on a student-professor selected topic.

EPSY 7700. Infant and Preschool Assessment. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PRESCHOOL ASSMT.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7100.
Administration, scoring, and interpretation of major measurement instruments used in early childhood. Special emphasis is placed on the educational implications of test findings.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7710. Practicum in Gifted and Creative Education. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: PRACTICUM IN GIFTED.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8710.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7110.
Prerequisite or corequisite: EPSY 7060 and EPSY 7230 and EPSY 7250.
Supervised learning opportunities allowing students to test basic principles and techniques in gifted and creative education and to relate theory to practice in selected settings.
Non-traditional format: Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative education.
Offered every year.

EPSY 7710E. Practicum in Gifted and Creative Education. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: PRACTICUM IN GIFTED.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7710 or EPSY 8710.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7110.
Prerequisite or corequisite: EPSY 7060 and EPSY 7230 and EPSY 7250.
Supervised learning opportunities allowing students to test basic principles and techniques in gifted and creative education and to relate theory to practice in selected settings.
Non-traditional format: Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative education.

EPSY 8020. Developmental Psychology and Instruction. 3 hours. 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: DEVEL PSY & INSTRUC.
Prerequisite: EPSY 6010.
The role that developmental psychology plays in the instructional process is examined from an advanced perspective. The focus is on the implications of psychological theories of development for improving teaching and learning in schools and other educational settings.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 8060. Advanced Seminar in Motivation for Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ADV SEM MOT EDU.
Prerequisite: EPSY 6010 or EPSY 6060 or EPSY 6800.
Examines research on goals, expectancy, self-efficacy beliefs, and attributional beliefs. The focus will be on primary sources that are theory-based and research oriented.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8120. Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Retardation. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AUTISM SPECTRUM DIS.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and mental retardation. Course content will focus primarily on ASDs and highlight early identification, diagnosis, etiological theories (e.g., neurobiological), and treatment approaches, both traditional and controversial. Readings will involve classic reading and current empirical literature.
Offered spring semester every year.

EPSY(LING)(PSYC) 8130. Psycholinguistics. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PSYCHOLINGUISTICS.
Recent theoretical and experimental work on the psychological aspects of semantics, grammar, and discourse processes are surveyed. Language development is also considered.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8140. Developmental Psychopathology and Schooling. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DEV PSYCHOPATHOL.
The major categories of psychiatric disorders affecting school-age youth and behavioral difficulties that might qualify youth for psychological services or special placement in the school setting. Emphasis is placed on a developmental approach to understanding psychopathology. Case studies related to P-12.
Offered fall semester every year.

EPSY 8150. Pediatric Psychology Applied to School Settings. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PED PSYC AND SCHOOL.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
An introduction to pediatric psychology with emphasis on theory and application within schools. Emphasis will be placed upon neurocognitive and academic problems associated with medical conditions and treatment (e.g., learning problems associated with sickle cell disease). Case studies will supplement readings and lectures.

EPSY 8160. Special Topics in Educational Psychology. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPEC TOP ED PSYCH.
Selected topics in applied cognition and development, gifted and creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8160E. Special Topics in Educational Psychology. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPEC TOP ED PSYCH.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8160.
Selected topics in applied cognition and development, gifted and creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology.
Offered every year.

(EPSY)READ 8170. Psychology of Reading. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PSYCHOLOGY OF RDG.
Psychological foundations of reading ability, instructional methods, and materials.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8180. Psychology of Learning and Instruction. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PSY LEARN & INSTRUC.
The role that psychology plays in the instructional process. Advanced psychological theories and models are applied to learning in schools and other educational settings. The implications of current cognitive science research for improving teaching and learning at all developmental levels.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8190. Achievement and Intelligence. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ACHIEVE & INTELLIG.
Prerequisite: EPSY 6010 or EPSY 6060 or EPSY 6800.
Examines theories of intelligence and achievement. Different theories, including psychometric, social, and genetic theories of the development of intelligence and achievement.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8200. Learning Difficulties of Gifted Children and Youth. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: LRNG DIFF GFT CHLD.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Teaching gifted students with special needs, including dual exceptionalities, limited English proficiency, gender issues, cultural implications, and special needs because of age, type of giftedness, and degree of exceptionality.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8210. Underachievement in High Ability Students. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: UNACHIEVE HI AB ST.
Theories, research, and practice concerned with understanding factors influencing underachievement in high ability students. Emphasis is given to designing intervention strategies for reversing patterns of underachievement.
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.

EPSY 8220. Theories of Creativity. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CREATIVITY THEORIES.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Theory and research concerned with the creative process, creative problem solving, creative thinking abilities and their measurement, the creative personality, and environmental and classroom conditions that facilitate creative functioning and development.
Offered every year.

(EPSY)EDEC 8250. Early Educational Intervention for Young Children Placed At-Risk. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EARLY EDUC AT-RISK.
Not open to students with credit in EDEC 8200.
Prerequisite: EDEC 7020 or EPSY 6010.
Analysis of recent research, theoretical developments, and social issues relevant to the determinants of the at-risk classification of young children and their families. Child, family, and societal roles in early educational intervention are examined with a focus on the efficacy of particular early education intervention models.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

EPSY 8340. Child Neuropsychology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CHILD NEUROPSYCH.
Prerequisite: PSYC 6130.
Normal and abnormal development of the central nervous system; functional organization of the brain in children and adolescents; neuropsychological basis of developmental learning disabilities, ADHD, and other behavioral/psychiatric disorders; traumatic brain injury; pediatric neurological syndromes and diseases; neurodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment procedures.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8650. Applied Education Specialist Project in Educational Psychology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EDS PROJECT.
Functional study of a topic or problem in applied cognition and development, gifted or creative education, research methods and measurement, or school psychology.
Non-traditional format: Independent work on a student-professor selected topic.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8700. Practicum in Applied Cognition and Development. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Oasis Title: PRACT APPL COG&DEV.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Supervised practice in approved setting for conducting work relevant to applications of cognitive or developmental theory to education.
Non-traditional format: Student will be doing independent practicum full-time.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8720. Practicum in School Psychology. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 40 hours credit.
Oasis Title: PRACT IN SCH PSYCH.
Prerequisite: EPSY 6240 and EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 7320.
Supervised practicum in the school psychology clinic or other approved institutional settings.
Non-traditional format: Students practice in applied settings as determined by the supervising psychologist.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8750. Practicum in College Teaching. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: PRACT COLLEGE TCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Supervised practice in teaching at the college level. Students will develop skills in course organization, resource identification, lesson planning and delivery, student assessment, and techniques for course improvement.
Non-traditional format: Supervised experiences in the field of educational psychology.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8900. Internship in School Psychology. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Oasis Title: INTERN IN SCH PSYCH.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 7320.
Supervised practice in approved school psychology institutional settings.
Non-traditional format: Practice in a school or related setting supervised by a professional psychologist.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8990. Doctoral Seminar in Educational Psychology. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOC SEMINAR ED PSY.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Seminar for doctoral level students in educational psychology dealing with review of research projects and critiques of literature.
Non-traditional format: Lecture/discussion pertaining to selected educational psychology topics.
Offered every year.

EPSY 8990E. Doctoral Seminar in Educational Psychology. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOC SEMINAR ED PSY.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8990.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Seminar for doctoral level students in educational psychology dealing with review of research projects and critiques of literature.
Non-traditional format: Lecture/discussion pertaining to selected educational psychology topics.

EPSY 9000. Doctoral Research. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCTORAL RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9140. Individual Clinical Measurement Consultation. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MEASUREMENT CONSULT.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7110.
Prepares the advanced student in applied educational psychology to deliver indirect measurement and assessment services in educational settings. Sample measurement services include parent and teacher educational services, dimensional and actuarial classification schemes, screening, and other topics.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9300. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCT DISSERTATION.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9330. Advanced Psychological Interventions in Schools. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ADV INTERVENTION.
Prerequisite: EPSY 7320.
Critical interpretation and evaluation of research and theoretical writing related to selected psychoeducational interventions.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9510. Topics in School Psychology. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: TOPICS IN SCH PSYCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Critical evaluation of literature, research, policy, and practice relating to specific issues in school psychology.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9620. Professional Practice of Psychology in Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PSYCH IN EDUCATION.
Prerequisite: EPSY 6300.
Familiarizes the advanced students in applied educational psychology with professional practice issues such as licensure/certification, business planning, ethical and legal issues, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional identity development. An emphasis will be placed on the integration of science and practice.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9630. Critique of Literature in Educational Psychology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CRIT OF LIT ED PSY.
Prerequisite: ERSH 4200/6200.
Critical interpretation and evaluation of research and theoretical writing in educational psychology.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9700. Internship in Applied Cognition and Development. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: INTERN APP COG&DEV.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
A study-work program in applied cognition and development. Class or conference study of problems encountered by the intern with remainder of time in application of principles to professional practice.
Non-traditional format: Student will be doing out-of-class work.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9710. Internship in Gifted and Creative Education. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: INTERNSHIP GIFTED.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Advanced experiences providing students with opportunities to refine competencies related to innovative and experimental application of principles and techniques in selected settings under the supervision of gifted and creative education faculty.
Non-traditional format: Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative education.
Offered every year.

EPSY 9710E. Internship in Gifted and Creative Education. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: INTERNSHIP GIFTED.
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 9710.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Advanced experiences providing students with opportunities to refine competencies related to innovative and experimental application of principles and techniques in selected settings under the supervision of gifted and creative education faculty.
Non-traditional format: Supervised experience in the field of gifted and creative education.

EPSY 9720. Advanced Internship in School Psychology. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Oasis Title: ADV INTERN SCH PSY.
Prerequisite: EPSY 6240 and EPSY 7100 and EPSY 7200 and EPSY 7320.
Supervised practice in approved school psychology institutional settings.
Non-traditional format: Practice in a school or related setting supervised by a professional psychologist.
Offered every year.