Graduate workshops in special fields for varying lengths of time. (1-4)
EPSY 512: Group Process and the Individual
A human interaction laboratory to facilitate the exploration of the
self concept through the mechanisms of interpersonal interactions and
feedback. Emphasis placed on the acquisition of skill in
self-exploration, role identification, and climate-making. (2)
EPSY 535: Foundations of Guidance
The focus is on developing an understanding of the services and processes available to assist individuals in making plans and decisions according to their own life pattern. (4)
EPSY 536: Affective Classroom Techniques
Exploration of various techniques designed to facilitate
understanding of self and others; methods for working with students.
Prerequisite: Student teaching or graduate status. Laboratory
experience as arranged. (2)
EPSY 550: Beginning Practicum
Learn and practice the basic counseling skills in a structured and closely supervised environment. Clients used in this practicum will be relatively high functioning and will usually be seen in an observation room. (3)
EPSY 555: Practicum
In addition to those skills learned in Beginning Practicum, learn and practice various counseling approaches, skills and techniques with individuals from diverse populations in community or various school settings. Prerequisites: EPSY 550 and EPSY 561. (3)
EPSY 560: Communication in Schools
The study of the theories and concepts of those helping skills needed to facilitate problem-solving and personal and academic growth with applications to the classroom and to interactions with professional colleagues. Prerequisite: Admission to MA/Cert program. (3)
EPSY 561: Basic Relationships in Counseling
A study of the theory, process, techniques, and characteristics of the counseling relationship. (4)
EPSY 563: Practicum in Group Process and Leadership
A human interaction laboratory which explores interpersonal
operations in groups and facilitates the development of self-insight;
emphasis on leadership and development of skill in diagnosing
individual, group, and organizational behavior patterns and influences.
Students will co-facilitate a laboratory group. Prerequisite: EPSY 512. (2)
EPSY 565: Advanced Human Development
Consideration of the implications of the theory, concepts, and
research from psychology on development, motivation, learning, and
instruction. Emphasis will be on exploring ideas and processes that are
directly related to classroom teaching. This course will help teachers
understand the skills needed for teaching and become more aware of the
complexities of learning and instruction. (4)
EPSY 566: Advanced Cognition, Development, and Learning
The study of principles and current thought and research in cognition, development, and learning. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA/Cert program or consent of instructor. (3)
EPSY 569: Career Guidance
A study of careers, theories of choice, and guidance techniques. (4)
EPSY 570: Fieldwork in Counseling and Guidance
A culminating practicum of field experience in schools or agencies using theory, skills, and techniques previously learned. Students incorporate consultation experience following the Adlerian model. (4)
EPSY 575: Mental Health
Basic mental health principles as related to interpersonal
relationships. Focus on self-understanding. Laboratory experiences as
arranged. (4)
EPSY 578: Behavioral Problems
Adlerian concepts provide the basis for observation, motivation, modification, and life style assessment. Skills for assisting people in developing responsibility for their own behavior. Laboratory experience as arranged. (4)
EPSY 583: Current Issues in Exceptionality
The characteristics of exceptional students and current issues involving the educator's role in dealing with their special needs. (2–4)
EPSY 597: Independent Study
Projects of varying length related to educational issues or concerns of the individual participant and approved by an appropriate faculty member and the dean. (1–4)
EPSY 598: Studies in Education
A research paper or project on an educational issue selected jointly by the student and the graduate advisor. It will be reviewed by the student's graduate committee. (2)
EPSY 599: Thesis
The thesis problem will be chosen from the candidate's major field of concentration and must be approved by the candidate's graduate committee. Candidates are expected to defend their thesis in a final oral examination conducted by their committee. (3 or 4)
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