Rossier School of Education
Courses of Instruction
The terms listed are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
Educational Psychology and Technology (EDPT)
EDPT 110 Motivation and Learning Strategies (4, FaSp) Applying research in cognitive psychology and motivation theory to improve students’ learning in different academic disciplines.
EDPT 310 Parental Influences on Children’s Educational Development (4, FaSp) Basic principles and theories of child development and learning with emphasis on parent-child, parent-school, and child-school relationships.
EDPT 502 Learning and Individual Differences (3, FaSpSm) Theory and research in learning, development, and individual differences, and social psychology related to education or training contexts.
EDPT 540 Introduction to Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3, FaSp) Survey of theories, concepts, and procedures for assessing intellective and non-intellective characteristics and for evaluating individual and program performances.
EDPT 550 Statistical Inference (3, FaSpSm) Application of statistical techniques in education; emphasis on underlying principles and concepts coupled with selected inferential techniques using desk-top computer software.
EDPT 570 Language and Cultural Diversity in Learning (3, Fa) Analysis of current research and theory regarding the influences of language and culture on learning and cognition, with a special focus on academic achievement and instructional transactions.
EDPT 576 Technology in Contemporary Education and Training (3, FaSp) Development and scope of instructional technology and its role in modern educational and training systems; overview of instructional development; innovation and trends in the field.
EDPT 642 Measurement Theory (3, Fa) Mathematical concepts and psychometric theory underlying test construction and interpretation; emphasis on current research in the area. Prerequisite: EDPT 652.
EDPT 652 Multiple Regression (3, Sp) Multiple regression, factorial analysis of variance, path analysis. Prerequisite: introductory statistics.
EDPT 654 Multivariate Statistical Techniques (3, FaSpSm) Multivariate statistical procedures in the analysis of behavioral inquiries; particular emphasis on multivariate analysis of variance. Prerequisite: EDPT 652.
EDPT 655 Advanced Research Methods in Education (3, Sp) Focuses on principles of research design in education including literature synthesis, formulation of research problem and questions, selection of methodology and integration of research proposal. Prerequisite: EDPT 550.