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EDHS 1120So You Want to Change the World: Foundations of Community Engagement (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
How can we be part of creating a more just world? In this course, we'll aim to answer that question for ourselves by examining practices of youth and community engagement through a critical and discerning lens. We'll reflect on our own practice engaging with youth and their communities, examine our roles in those relationships and interactions, explore the complexities and importance of culture, and consider our own cultural influences.
EDHS 2230Drug Awareness (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This class is a comprehensive course highlighting issues related to drug use across the spectrum including the latest thinking on prevention and awareness, motivation for drug use, intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery. This course will provide key information regarding specific types of drugs and factors affecting their interactions with the human body.
EDHS 2240Substance Abuse (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Examines substance abuse and use in contemporary society. Treats topics from a multi-disciplinary perspective and includes biological, pharmacologic, cultural, social, psychological, political, economic, and legal aspects of substance abuse. Analyzes patterns of addiction, intervention, and rehabilitation with respect to alcoholism and other drugs. Examines assessments of costs, options, and alternatives to addiction, along with educational efforts toward prevention. Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Taught at the graduate level as EDHS 5240.
EDHS 2250Stress and Anxiety Management (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course presents the major models of stress, examines psycho-social, intrapsychic, and environmental causes of stress and provides an overview of stress's physiological and psychological impact. Building upon researched-based practice, students will experience and explore cognitive, behavioral, and physiological techniques and strategies so as to manage life's stressors more effectively.
EDHS 2260Keeping Children Safe: What Citizens Should Know and Communities Can Do (3)
Applying knowledge about the nature, causes, and correlates of child abuse and neglect, the course builds on experience in implementing Strong Communities for Children to engage entire communities in prevention of child maltreatment and promotion of family well-being. Many class sessions feature discussions with international, national, and grassroots leaders about participation of diverse community sectors in child protection and family support.
Course was offered Fall 2017
EDHS 2450Introduction to Communication Disorders (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
A survey course of human communication, communication disorders, and the clinical professionals who improve the lives of people presenting with a communication disorder (including career opportunities, worksites, responsibilities, and compensation). Lectures contrast scientific understandings with society's perceptions of disordered communication through portrayals in popular culture media.
EDHS 2460Introduction to Clinical Observation and Methods (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Objective observation is an essential skill for assessing and treating diverse clients in professional settings. This hands-on, participatory course examines the nature of observation; factors that influence interpretation; and the impact of biases, expectations and observer influence; while watching clinical care. Students will learn to recognize forms of assessment and therapy strategies across a variety of communication disorders.
EDHS 2840Intro to Youth and Social Innovation (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
What do we need to know in order to design effective youth programming and policies that promote the positive development of youth? This course focuses on how theories of development and theories of change inform social innovations that enhance youth thriving, what strategies promote creative problem-solving and innovative solutions for youth programming, and how current social innovations in youth programming address youth challenges.
EDHS 2860Fundamentals of Child Protection in Emergencies (3)
This course will provide students with a core knowledge base of the organizations, principles and practices that working together are the foundation and informs the practice of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPIE). This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles and normative frameworks of humanitarian responses that shape the CPiE Sector.
EDHS 2889Fostering Leadership in Teenage Boys (3)
This course is designed to teach students to maximize effective mentoring, foster critical thinking, & understand the relationship of theories of masculine identity to the development of middle school age boys. Leadership, respect, authenticity, strength, social systems & their behavioral manifestations will be explored while class members work in a mentoring role with Middle School boys or in another mentoring relationship.
EDHS 2890Personal Development (2)
This course is designed for first-year students to assist them in identifying, clarifying, developing and critiquing personal needs and values. Emphasis will be placed on ramifications of personal values, especially in the areas of interpersonal relationships, academics, diversity, goal setting, lifestyle choices, career planning, healthy behaviors, responsibility and commitment in the areas of personal actions, community service and leadership.
EDHS 2891Mentorship Skills with Adolescent Girls (4)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course is an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills through academic service learning. Students explore the psychological, social, and cultural issues affecting adolescent girls and apply this understanding through service with the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP), a mentoring program pairing middle school girls with college women for a year. Offered on the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
EDHS 2892Issues Facing Adolescent Girls II (1)
A continuation of EDHS 2891 Issues Facing Adolescent Girls I, this one-credit academic, service-learning class focuses on developing leadership skills through the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP). Students attend a weekly one-hour class and two-hour mentoring group, and spend four hours a month one-on-one with their mentee. For those not able to mentor, they can meet the class requirements by being involved in the YWLP research team. Prerequisites: EDHS 2891 Issues Facing Adolescent Girls I.
EDHS 2895Mental Health and Schools (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
How do schools serve students with diverse academic and mental health needs? This course will provide an overview of how school mental health professionals: identify students in need of additional academic or mental health support, promote academic and psychological well-being, and assess outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to hear from school professionals currently engaged in this work and apply these skills to their own learning.
EDHS 2900Practice in Community and Youth Engagement (1)
Offered
Fall 2024
This one-hour class is designed to monitor and provide support and supervision for students who work with youth in the community as part of their academic program.
EDHS 2950Advocating for Youth: Making Your Ideas Matter (3)
How can you communicate your knowledge and your ideas for youth advocacy with impact? In this course, you'll focus on the power of quality writing and explore other ways to share ideas. The aim of this course is to strengthen the link between your passion and advocacy through effective communication and the written word.
Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016
EDHS 3055Development and Prevention of Youth Violence (3)
This course examines social and psychological factors contributing to the development of violent behavior in youth, accompanied by an analysis of current prevention approaches. Each topic will include a case study followed by relevant social science research. Students will participate in simulated legislative hearings where they will present oral and written position statements on policy issues such as bullying. media violence, and gun control.
EDHS 3060Building Resilience in Youth (3)
This course presents theories, models, and techniques related to enhancing resilience among children and adolescents who experience marginalization. This course focuses on understanding resiliency within three contexts of child development: families, schools, and culture. Students will leave the course with strategies and tools to help vulnerable youth become stronger, more competent, and better functioning in adverse situations.
Course was offered Spring 2021, Summer 2018
EDHS 3070Introduction to Design & Thinking (3)
This course introduces the creative methods and strategies of Designers utilized on real-world issues, in the exciting environment of the School of Architecture. Learned skills include empathy, designing and making process, critical thinking, resilience, stakeholder/project management, and visual communication techniques. The course culminates in a demonstration showcase with opportunities for professional feedback.
EDHS 3080Design Innovations for Informal Learning (3)
This course will leverage design thinking, design pedagogy, and arts-based instruction to develop innovative, project-based programming for a range of informal learning environments (cultural institutions, historic sites, cultural landmarks, etc.). Such project-based models of informal education require collaborations between designers, educators, and programmers in order to engage youth in active and participatory learning.
Course was offered Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2019
EDHS 3100Media Socialization, Racial Stereotypes and Black Adolescent Identity (3)
This course will introduce students to developmental differences in media engagement for younger children, older children and adolescents. Students will learn about media socialization, black racial stereotypes in the media, racial identity, racial socialization and how these variables may influence the identity processes of black adolescents.
EDHS 3110Understanding Autism (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course will provide a broad overview of autism, from historical perspectives to current scientific evidence. Challenges, strengths, and experiences will be examined from within a developmental framework and across developmental domains. Evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention will be emphasized. The perspectives and lived experiences of individuals with autism and their families will be integrated throughout the course.
EDHS 3120Abnormal Psychology (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course provides a broad overview of developmental psychopathology (abnormal psychology) - initially focusing on understanding basic concepts, historical context, developmental influences, theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and issues related to classification and assessment - followed by comprehensive information concerning major disorders (e.g., ADHD, major depression, anxiety, ASD, schizophrenia).
EDHS 3130Blood, Sweat and Tears: Exploring Psychological Impacts of Traumatic Events (3)
The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and understanding of current definitions of trauma, the impact traumatic events have on human functioning, and what psychological science tells us about how people respond to, and recover from, such events and experiences.
EDHS 3200Introduction to Counseling Student Athletes (3)
What does it mean to be a student athlete? What roles can race, gender, and class play in the student athlete experience? This course is for any undergraduate student interested in analyzing the complexities of the lived experiences of elite student athletes through a counseling lens.
EDHS 3210The Black Student Athlete: Readiness vs Eligibility (3)
Should Black athletes just shut up and dribble? Does eligible mean ready? How might we utilize sport to promote the academic, social-emotional, and career development of Black student athletes? We will address these and many other questions about the experience of Black student athletes through synchronous and asynchronous small and large group discussions, individual and research, and conversation with community stakeholders.
Course was offered January 2021
EDHS 3220International Communication Disorders Research (3)
This study abroad program allows students to (1) engage in the development of research projects that are related to the speech pathology and audiology major, (2) understand universalities and differences as they apply to speech and language, (3) study cultural and linguistic differences in research (e.g., topics chosen by researchers), educational, and therapeutic practices, and (4) develop skills in international networking.
Course was offered Summer 2022, Summer 2021
EDHS 3240Peer Health Education (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Academic content and training on various health topics for college students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 3250Professional Development and Team Dynamics (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Interpersonal skills and relationships are more important than ever to employers. This course is designed for undergraduates who are preparing to enter the workforce to learn more about working in a team environment. We will focus on interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness, and application of course concepts including human development, psychology, and diversity through a team service learning project.
EDHS 3400Social Innovation in Nepal: Pre-Departure (1.5)
Immerse yourself in the social challenges facing Nepal through collaborative projects with local social innovators eager to effectuate lasting social impact relevant to youth. We approach this work not with solutions to longstanding problems, but with an intention to learn with and from local partners in Nepal. You are invited to join us for this course with a spirit of humility, generosity, and openness to different perspectives.
Course was offered Spring 2021, Spring 2020
EDHS 3420Social Innovation in Nepal (1.5)
Immerse yourself in the social challenges facing Nepal through collaborative projects with local social innovators eager to effectuate lasting social impact relevant to youth. We approach this work not with solutions to longstanding problems, but with an intention to learn with and from local partners in Nepal. You are invited to join us for this course with a spirit of humility, generosity, and openness to different perspectives.
EDHS 3500Special Topics In Human Services (1 - 6)
Topical offerings in the subject of human services.
EDHS 3850Introduction to Counseling (3)
What is counseling? How do counselors work with clients whose values differ from their own? What are some evidence-based practices used in various settings? How might race, gender, and class influence the counseling relationship? The answers to these and many other questions will be explored through small and large group discussions, conversations with community stakeholders, role-plays, and individual and team research.
EDHS 3891Fostering Leadership in Girls and Women (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
The aim of this course is to help YWLP Facilitators acquire the skills and knowledge required for successful facilitation as well as to provide lots of support. Given the diverse members of each group, the mentoring group curriculum, and other factors that affect the group, how can YWLP be the most rewarding experience possible for each group member? How can students grow as facilitators and leaders through their experience as YWLP Facilitators? Prerequisite: EDHS 2891 and EDHS 2892
EDHS 3895Peer Counseling Theory and Skills (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course explores the evolution of counseling theories of helping and considers how these theories can be used to better understand how and when one chooses to use peer helping interventions within a college setting. It is designed for all students interested in a career in helping, with emphasis on those who want to impact the student experience.
EDHS 3985Internship (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Students apply academic experiences in professional and/or research settings; reflect and critically and constructively analyze experiences from multiple perspectives; and view the work as connecting course content authentic contexts. Students work as professionals with site supervisors and instructors to complete related assignments and relevant background research on the professional and academic resources available.
EDHS 4010Instructional & Assistive Technology Applications for Special Populations (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course addresses the use and application of instructional and assistive technologies to promote client communication, learning, skill acquisition, and independence. Coursework includes an overview of the assistive technology assessment and delivery process, and options for alternative presentation within the therapeutic intervention plan or school curriculum.
EDHS 4020Clinical Phonetics (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Studies the structure and function of speech sound production. Teaches the basic skills of phonetic transcription for assessment and intervention purposes using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Provides students with fundamental knowledge to support their future studies of reading, speech and hearing science, communication disorders, and speech-language pathology.
EDHS 4030Speech and Hearing Science (3)
The course examines principal concepts and procedures for the study of physiologic, perceptual and acoustic aspects of voice, speech and hearing. The course leads the student into the fascinating world of new applications in daily life, in business, and especially in education and clinical work.
EDHS 4040Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms (3)
This course examines the anatomical and physiological features of hearing, speech perception, language comprehension, speech production, language production, voice production, and swallowing.
EDHS 4050Introduction to Audiology (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Introduction to the profession of audiology. Examine common pathologies of the auditory system, the impact of hearing loss, conventional procedures used to assess hearing, and interpretation of audiological test findings.
EDHS 4150Introduction to Aural (Re)Habilitation (3)
The (re)habilitation of individuals with hearing loss is a complex process that must identify and address the unique needs of each person and their family. This course provides a foundation of the management for those born with hearing loss (habilitation) or those who have lost their hearing over time (rehabilitation). We will introduce the many approaches to the aural (re) habilitation process that can be adapted for these individual needs.
EDHS 4210Speech Sound Development and Disorders (3)
This course focuses on the development of speech sound perception and production in young children who are learning to speak English and how sounds are influenced by culture and growing anatomical structures. Problems that lead to communication disorders will be explored, along with corresponding etiologies. Fundamental principles of assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders in young children will be introduced.
Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
EDHS 4230Language Development and Disorders in Children (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course focuses on the development of language comprehension and expression in children who are learning to speak general American English and/or cultural-linguistic dialects. Factors that may lead to language and communication difficulties will be explored, as will language disorders that manifest during the developmental period. Fundamental principles of assessment and treatment of language disorders in children will be introduced.
Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022
EDHS 4300Psycholinguistics & Communication (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course focuses on the psychological processes that underlie the acquisition and the use of language. There is an emphasis on the interaction between linguistic skills and other cognitive skills. Topics include learnability, microgenesis of speech, bilingualism and variation, and a psycholinguistic approach to breakdowns (i.e., language pathology).
EDHS 4310Exploring Linguistic Diversity (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course uses the students' personal experience and perceptions as a starting point to interpret and understand theories. The course introduces central concepts such as language contact, language dominance, language policies, creolization, bilingualism, language diversification, language dispersal, dialect, idiolect, and sociolect. The course also includes a focus on policies that can influence linguistic variation.
Course was offered Fall 2023
EDHS 4400Youth and Social Innovation Capstone II (3)
Now that you have - in partnership - thoughtfully designed an innovation to benefit youth, how can you determine if it is working? During this course, you will begin to assess your innovation and collaboratively determine next best steps. With the conclusion of your two-year capstone experience, you will have gained project design, management, and evaluation expertise you can carry with you into your life after the YSI Major.
EDHS 4810Personal Adjustment and the Science of Happiness (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
What does it mean to be normal, well-adjusted or happy? Examine the common conception of how people adjust to life. What are appropriate ways of being, and what behaviors are abnormal or deviant? Learn factors that influence psychological adjustment in normal human development and the relationship between adjustment and personal happiness. Includes study, self-examination, mindfulness, personal projects and the science of creating happiness.
EDHS 4993Independent Study (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Independent Study
EDHS 4995Directed Research (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 5010Phonetics (3)
Studies the structure and function of speech sound production. Teaches the basic skills of phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet, and introduces basic theoretical issues in the study of phonology.
EDHS 5020Introduction to Speech and Hearing Science (3)
Examines principal concepts and procedures for the study of physiologic, perceptual, and acoustic aspects of voice, speech, and hearing. Prerequisite: EDHS 5010 and 5050.
EDHS 5040Academic Assessment Lab (1)
This lab prepares graduate students pursuing an Ed.S. in School Psychology with the skills to administer and interpret standardized measures of academic achievement. The lab complements content in EDIS 5040 which focuses on how teachers may use and interpret achievement data to develop individualized educational programs (IEPs). The class consists of a didactic component and practice administering, scoring, and interpreting achievement batteries.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013
EDHS 5220Career Development: Theory, Practice and Trends (3)
Are careers guided by careful planning beginning at a young age? Or are they a matter of chance. Perhaps it a little bit of both with additional factors you might not have thought of. Learn what goes into the multifaceted field of career development. In this course, you will learn about theories of career development, the practice career services, and trends within the field of career.
EDHS 5230Women, Work, and Wellness (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Have you wondered what the world of work looks like for women? Is it just about equal pay or could there be deeper, systemic dynamics and systems in place than we realize? And what about "having it all" or a work-life balance? Explore what women experience(d) in the workplace in the past, present, and future. Specific attention will be given to career development and wellness models related to women and gender using a growth-oriented perspective.
EDHS 5240Substance Abuse in Society (3)
Investigates substance abuse and use in contemporary society. Treats topics from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including biological, pharmacologic, cultural, social, psychological, political, economic, and legal aspects of substance abuse. Analyzes patterns of addiction, intervention, and rehabilitation with respect to alcoholism and other drugs. Examines assessments of the costs, options, and alternatives to addiction, along with educational efforts toward prevention. Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Credit may not be earned in both EDHS 2240 and 5240.
EDHS 5241Peer Support Programs: Research, Design & Evaluation (3)
This course helps prepare students for their roles as advanced peer student supporters. The course builds on the basic understanding of the role and function of peer counselors. This course helps develop the more advanced functions of the peer support personnel: planning, implementation, and management of peer support programs, legal and ethical issues in peer support programming, and evaluation and accountability of programs and interventions. Prerequisite: must have completed EDHS 3895
EDHS 5400Youth Sociopolitical Development: Foundations, Theory, & Application (3)
Sociopolitical development (SPD) refers to the process by which youth understand and navigate systemic oppression in their world. SPD is defined by cognitive, emotional, and social developmental processes; it also involves community dialogue, civic activism, and collective hope. In this course, we will ground our work in multiple models of human development that emphasize the interactions between individuals, environments, and structures. It is highly recommended that students complete either EDLF 3150 or EDLF 3170 before enrolling in this course.
Course was offered Spring 2021, Spring 2020
EDHS 5500Selected Topics (1 - 6)
These are designed as pilot courses to meet new program requirements, and changing needs in the field. Used also to offer experimental courses, and courses under development, these are announced and offered on a semester-to-semester basis. May be graded or S/U, depending on the instructor, and may be repeated.
EDHS 5840Forensic Psychology in Juvenile Justice (3)
This 3-credit hr interdisciplinary seminar in social science and law examines the role of forensic psychology in juvenile justice. Enrollment open to upper level undergraduate and graduate students as well as law (enrolled under Law 9083). The class will examine key juvenile forensic issues such as adjudicative competency, criminal responsibility, expert testimony, mental illness, sex offending, transfer to adult courts, and violence in schools.
EDHS 5891Issues Facing Adolescent Girls (3)
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills through involvement in academic service learning. Students will explore the psychological, social, and cultural issues affecting adolescent girls and apply this understanding through service with the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP), a mentoring program that pairs middle school girls with college women for a year. Offered on the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Graduate level requires additional readings and assignments.
EDHS 5980Practicum (1 - 6)
Practicum
EDHS 5985Internship (1 - 6)
Students apply academic experiences in professional and/or research settings; reflect and critically and constructively analyze experiences from multiple perspectives; and view the work as connecting course content authentic contexts. Students work as professionals with site supervisors and instructors to complete related assignments and relevant background research on the professional and academic resources available.
Course was offered Summer 2012, Fall 2009
EDHS 5993Independent Study (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
EDHS 5995Independent Research (1 - 6)
Students will conduct independent research under the supervision of an academic advisor.
EDHS 6010Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology (3)
This course is designed to help you develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for competent practice as a clinical psychologist. We explore the personal, social, political, affective, and behavioral considerations of diversity and emphasize APAs multicultural competencies. We also examine the impact of cultural factors on ourselves and our clients; hence, group dialogue and experiential learning are incorporated throughout the course.
EDHS 6020School-Based Mental Health: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (1)
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and awareness of the school counselor's role in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) in a K-12 setting. Students will learn how to provide preventive and intervention services with the MTSS framework, along with evaluative tools to determine student progress and effectiveness of interventions.
Course was offered Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020
EDHS 6030Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Techniques: Mental Health in Schools Seminar (1)
This course will provide an introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy/techniques (CBT) aligned with a multi-tiered systems of support model. An emphasis will be placed on ecological considerations in schools, along with multicultural and trauma informed applications of CBT.
Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021
EDHS 6040Multidisciplinary Teaming: Mental Health in Schools Seminar (1)
Schools are best positioned to meet the mental health needs of youth when multidisciplinary teaming is appropriately utilized. This course will focus on roles, functions, and effective collaboration practices between school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses in order to provide a continuum of mental health supports for students.
Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021
EDHS 7010Academic Interventions (3)
This course focuses on the theory, research, and practice of academic interventions for PK-12 students in educational settings. Using an MTSS framework, students will learn how to identify academic difficulties and select, implement, and evaluate appropriate evidence-based interventions. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills and knowledge essential for school psychologists to support academic skill development in children.
EDHS 7020Evidence Based Practice (2)
This is a course about clinical statistics, clinical research, and clinical practice. The central focus of the course is integrating clinical research, clinical expertise, and client values for informing clinical decisions. Lectures and hands-on learning experiences center on understanding and critically analyzing reports of clinical research, as well as systematic reviews, for the purpose of informing clinical practice.
EDHS 7040Cognitive Linguistic Development (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course critically examines the typical and atypical development of cognitive skills and abilities that are fundamental to the development of language. Lectures and learning experiences establish a theoretical basis for cognitive and language development underpinnig a rational and systematic approach to clinical diagnosis and treatment. The course is foundational for clinical practice.
EDHS 7060Disorders of Phonology and Articulation (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
A lecture-discussion and clinical study of development and disorders of phonology and articulation. Etiology, evaluation, and treatment are discussed. Prerequisite: EDHS 5010, 5050 (or concurrent enrollment), or instructor permission.
EDHS 7080Disorders of Fluency (3)
A lecture-discussion and clinical study of fluency disorders: development, theory, evaluation, and treatment.
EDHS 7090Disorders of Voice (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
A lecture-discussion and clinical study of voice disorders, organic and functional: pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment. This course includes a clinical laboratory experience. Prerequisite: EDHS 5050, 7190, or instructor permission.
EDHS 7120Prevention Intervention Assessment (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
A clinical-methods course focusing on clinical decisions as they relate to prevention, screening, history taking, and current models of evaluation, intervention and counseling across (a) service-delivery sites in the continuum of care and (b) clinical populations. Additional emphases include culturally diverse populations, professional ethics, and clinical writing.
EDHS 7140Autism and Related Disorders (2)
Autism is a life-long neuro-developmental disorder substantially impacting an individual's ability to communicate. This class explores the history, etiology, assessment, and intervention strategies for working with people of all ages in developing communication skills necessary for daily living.
EDHS 7180Habilitative Audiology I (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Emphasizes the impact of hearing loss; techniques for improving communication with individuals who have hearing loss; the latest in hearing technology; basic principles of aural (re)habilitation for individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or experience disorders of auditory processing; and the perspectives of Deaf individuals. Prerequisite: EDHS 5080 or equivalent.
EDHS 7190Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology of Communication, Swallowing, and Cognition (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course examines the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech and language behaviors, as well as providing a comprehensive examination of the neurological substrates for communication, swallowing and cognition.
EDHS 7200Counseling Student Athletes (3)
How has the life of former Heisman trophy winner Ricky Williams been affected by social anxiety? What kind of resilience did Katie Hnida need to become the first female kicker in college football? In this graduate level course, we will learn and practice effective counseling skills for use with student athletes in individual and group settings.
EDHS 7210Professional Orientation and Ethics in Counseling (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course is designed to be a professional orientation to: the history of the profession of counseling; the social and philosophical bases of the profession; advocacy issues in counseling; identity of professional counselors; a survey of career opportunities for counselors; and credentialing processes of counseling graduates. In addition, this course focuses on ethical and legal aspects of counseling and the ethical decision making processes.
EDHS 7220Introduction to Career Interventions (3)
Survey of concepts, issues, trends, and tools related to career development and effective career counseling. Introduces the study and application of career development theory; the use of educational, social, and occupational information and materials in counseling; career assessment; informational media; career decision-making; and the implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate career counseling strategies. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.
EDHS 7225Appraisal and Assessment in School Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide an overview of key measurement concepts and assessment procedures commonly used in educational settings and counseling contexts. Basic psychometric properties of tests, methods and techniques for gathering data, test selection, and interpretation of tests results will be reviewed. Special attention will be given to the appropriate use of assessment data to address the needs of all learners in a school setting.
EDHS 7230Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Analysis of theoretical approaches to counseling and representative techniques for each. Particular attention will focus on values and multicultural issues and their impact on the counselor, client, and process of counseling. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.
EDHS 7240Group Counseling Procedures (3)
Students learn concepts of group development, group dynamics, and specific skills and techniques or working with groups. Includes participation in relevant class activities. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, 7290, or instructor permission.
EDHS 7245Development and Psychopathology (3)
This course is intended to survey the literature pertinent to child & adolescent development & psychopathology. Explores the theiroes & critical empirical work on development & how these relate to identifying problematic difference or psychopathology. The goal will be to provide a basis for research on child & youth development that can advance the ability to reduce mental health problems and to inform other professional efforts in this area.
Course was offered Spring 2014
EDHS 7250Using Tests in Counseling (1)
Study of the role of standardized test data in counseling. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors; EDLF 7180, EDHS 7230, and instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2010
EDHS 7255Social Ecology: Schools & Community and Child Development (3)
The purpose of this course is to survey the literature on the roles of schools & communities as part of the social ecology of child development by bringing a greater consideration of schools and communities as settings of development with complex and powerful effects on child development. This course will consider effects on development and risk for psychopathology and other problems in functioning as well as foci for intervention.
EDHS 7260Community Leadership in Child Protection & Family Support (3)
Historical, philosophical, legal, and theological foundations of child protection in the United States. Community factors in child maltreatment. Community interventions in preventing child maltreatment and promoting family well-being. Planning for community initiatives to ensure fulfillment of children's right to personal security, with attention to involvement of schools, workplaces, religious institutions, civic organizations, etc.
EDHS 7270Research in Counseling (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Examines the role of research in the counseling profession, emphasizing the activities of the counselor as both a consumer and a producer of research. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.
EDHS 7290Essential Counseling Skills (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This initial course in counseling is required for all master's level students in the counselor Education program. The primary focus is on fundamental attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for developing effective helping relationships. A key feature of this course is the opportunity to practice essential counseling skills and experience the counseling process in a safe, controlled environment. This course also encourages self awareness and self exploration so that students can gain an understanding of how their own personal experiences, preferences, feelings, values, and world views impact their practice as a counselor. Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230 or instructor permission.
EDHS 7291Essential Counseling Skills Lab (1)
Offered
Fall 2024
EDHS 7291 is the lab that accompanies EDHS 7290: Essential Counseling Skills. The course affords practice of important therapeutic skills in a safe controlled environment and gives students individual feedback regarding skill development over the course of the class. Prerequisite: restricted to Counselor Education graduate students
EDHS 7300Race and Power Structures in Counseling Contexts (3)
This course is intended to help you become an impactful counselor in a racialized society. You will become aware of the structures of power (e.g., racialization, patriarchy, religious doctrine, and capitalism) that impact the lives of individuals across various intersections of constructed identities around race, sex, gender, religion status, and ability. Anti-racism, equity, and empowerment are emphasized.
EDHS 7630Seminar: Issues in Professional Psychology (3)
Reviews the historical antecedents of contemporary practice. Centers on ethics, regulation of the profession, legislative and legal issues relative to practice, interdisciplinary issues, public policy, future decisions and professional identity.
EDHS 7640Cognitive Assessment (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Introduces the administration, scoring, and interpretation of diverse psychological tests. Includes tests of intelligence, perceptual motor functioning, and various specific abilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 7680Psychopathology (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Analyzes the etiology, development, and manifestations of various forms of emotional and social maladjustment in children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes developing the conceptual understanding necessary for differential diagnosis, symptom assessment, and use of the DSM system. Stresses the importance of cultural, social, and developmental factors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 7690Principles of Stress and Stress Management (3)
Examines the integration of stress theory, assessment, and management within the counseling and helping professions. Explores the impact of stress on mental and physical health and the acquisition of coping skills.
EDHS 7993Independent Study (1 - 6)
Permits students to work on individual study topics, under close faculty guidance, when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly scheduled courses. May be repeated for credit; however, only six credits of EDHS 7993 may be included in an M.Ed. degree program. The independent study topic must be listed on the student's degree application. Section 1: Letter Grading Section 2: S/U Grading Prerequisite: Approval of advisor and instructor, and an approved plan of study.
EDHS 8000TNon-UVa Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 10)
EDHS 8020Disorders of Communication: Augmentative and Alternate Systems (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
A lecture-demonstration course that introduces the techniques and materials essential to developing augmentative communication programs for children, adolescents, and adults who are non-vocal or severely physically handicapped. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 8030Neurogenic Communication Disorders (3)
Review of contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients with dysarthria or apraxia of speech: includes semiology, etiology, pathophysiology and nosology. Introduces clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment and counseling. Prerequisite/corequisite: EDHS 5020, 5050, 7060, 7190 or instructor permission.
EDHS 8090Disorders of Language I (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Coverage includes language differences, language delays, language deviancies, and specific language impairment with topics ranging from language sampling to linguistic analysis, to intervention and counseling. Topical coverage also include linguistic diversity, bilingualism, early intervention, literacy acquisition, dyslexia and hyperlexia. Prerequisite: Language development course or instructor permission.
EDHS 8100Disorders of Language II (3)
Coverage includes semiology and clinical intervention for persons presenting with developmental aphasia, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, pragmatic-semantic language disorder, sensory integration and motor disorder. Clinical interventions center on behavioral and family-centered approaches. Prerequisite: Language development course, EDHS 8090, or instructor permission.
EDHS 8120Disorders of Communication Based in Cognitive Dysfunction (3)
Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for persons presenting with right cerebral hemisphere pathology, traumatic brain injury, dementia including epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, semiology, or nosology. Introduces clinical practice including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. Prerequisite: EDHS 7190 or instructor permission.
EDHS 8130Dysphagia (3)
A lecture-discussion and clinical study of problems of swallowing. Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients presenting with dysphagia, including semiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and nosology. An introduction to clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. Prerequisite: EDHS 7190 or instructor permission.
EDHS 8150Clinical Seminars (1 - 6)
Section 1: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology I: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in weekly conference. Section 2: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology II: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice in medical settings. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in a weekly conference. Section 3: Clinical Practice in Speech and Language Pathology: Clinical practice focusing on the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in a weekly conference. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 8170Clinical Externship (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Clinical practice in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adults with communicative disorders. Programs are individually structured to provide experience with a variety of clinical populations, age groups, and specializations. The sites are off-grounds, and usually within a two hour driving distance of the University. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 8220Consultation (3)
An examination of the models and process of consultation. Designed to expand the student's interpersonal skill repertoire. Emphasizes the practice of consultation appropriate to various work settings. Prerequisite: EDHS 7230, 7290, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Summer 2010
EDHS 8240Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
Introduction to substance abuse counseling. Provides an understanding of the disease concept and other views of addiction, different methods of treating substance abuse, the process of recovery, the Twelve Step model, the role of the family in addiction, and counseling issues such as confronting denial, intervention, family counseling, relapse, and the role of the counselor in treatment. Emphasis is placed on developing skills through role play, case study, and interactions with substance abuse counselors and clients. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, Counselor Education major, or instructor permission.
EDHS 8250Advanced Career Development and Career Counseling (3)
Advanced study of career development theories and research, and the application of theoretical propositions to career counseling. Emphasizes the integration of career development concepts into the counseling process. Prerequisite: EDHS 7220 and 7230.
EDHS 8290Counselor Education Master's Practicum (3)
For students enrolled in the School Counseling program. A minimum of 100 on-site hours is required. A description of the setting, specifying the school level in which practicum occurred most be included on the student's application for graduation. Students are required to participate in on-grounds supervision. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, 7290, 7310 or 8310 or instructor permission. Subject to availability of suitable practicum placement.
EDHS 8310Introduction to School Counseling (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Explores the planning and initiation of counseling programs in schools with an emphasis on understanding the role and function of counselors in schools, the planning, implementing, and managing of school counseling programs, the components of school counseling programs, legal and ethical issues in school counseling, and effective evaluation and accountability. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.
EDHS 8320Data Informed Comprehensive School Counseling (3)
This course is designed to increase students' knowledge base of the profession of school counseling including the history, current issues, and future trends. Through collaboration with school counseling professionals, students will be responsible for the evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program. In addition, this course will focus on the role of school counselors in becoming advocates for students and leaders in schools.
EDHS 8340Counseling Children and Adolescents (3)
Explores concerns and problems that children and adolescents present to counselors. Focuses on applying developmental theories and examines resources and helping strategies appropriate for counseling children and adolescents. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, EDLF 7160, or instructor permission.
EDHS 8350School Counseling Leadership, Advocacy & Consultation (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course presents theories, models and techniques related to working with school stakeholders (e.g. administrators, teachers, caregivers, and other school personnel). Specifically, it will focus on understanding the schools as systems and will emphasize the important school counselor roles of leader, consultant and advocate and their relationship to promoting equity. Prerequisite: EDHS 8290
EDHS 8380Topical Issues in Counselor Education (1 - 3)
Deals with a variety of professional issues in counseling, guidance, and personnel services. Topics are announced prior to registration and can be developed around the interests of prospective students. Must be prearranged. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 8390Internship in Professional School Counseling (6)
Offered
Fall 2024
This is the required internship course for K-12 professional school counseling students. The internship is a two-semester, 600-hour placement in a public school. Students also attend on-grounds supervision. Internship may be repeated for credit. Intent to register must be filed preceding registration. A description of a student's internship school level must be included on the degree application. Prerequisite: EDHS 8290 and instructor permission.
EDHS 8500Selected Topics (1 - 3)
Additional sections on special topics may be offered subject to sufficient student interest. Section 1: Adapted Physical Education; Section 2: Athletic Training; Section 3: Biomechanics; Section 4: Exercise Physiology; Section 5: Health Promotion; Section 6: Motor Development; Section 7: Sports Medicine; Section 8: Strength Training; Section 9: Pedagogy Prerequisite: Instructor and advisor permission.
EDHS 8620Neuropsychological Assessment (3)
Provides doctoral level overview of major systems of neuropsychological functioning and how they may be assessed. Students will learn to administer, score, and interpret a variety of tests used in clinics to evaluate brain-behavior relationships. They also will learn how to perform standard neurological evaluations of major systems to determine likely neural pathology.
Course was offered Spring 2018, Spring 2016
EDHS 8640Psychotherapy I: History, Systems, and Introductory Theory (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
The class provides an historical review of basic theories in psychology leading to an in-depth examination of current theoretical approaches to psychotherapy. The theoretical base and accompanying empirical literature of varying approaches are discussed with special emphasis on application of principles. Experiential techniques (e.g., role playing, virtual training, live and asynchronous observation, etc.) are included as well as basic training the psychotherapeutic techniques based upon these seminal theories of human behavior.
EDHS 8660Personality Assessment I (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This is the second of a two-semester sequence in personality assessment. The purpose of this sequence is to train clinical/school psychology graduate students in basic methods of integrative clinical assessment using a battery of behavioral and self-report psychological tests. This second part of the sequence focuses on applied work with adolescents and adults. Prerequisites: EDHS 7640 and EDHS 8670.
EDHS 8670Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Assessment of Children (3)
First course of a two-semester sequence on personality assessment. Students examine theory, practice, and research on the application of a variety of assessment techniques and instruments to understand children's behavioral, emotional and social functioning across contexts. Clinical and school-based assessments of children are covered in depth.
EDHS 8680Integrative Course in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
This course will integrate neuroscience with psychological and cognitive development across the life span. The emphasis will be on the biological basis of behavior as it pertains to the evolution of processes such as perceiving, moving, communicating, learning, and reasoning. Another key theme of this course is the integrative analysis of factors both extrinsic and intrinsic to the individual that influence brain development and function.
Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020
EDHS 8690School/Clinical Psychology Practicum (1 - 6)
Supervised field experience in activities central to the role of the school/child psychologist. Prerequisite: EDHS 7640.
EDHS 8691Clinical Practicum: Communication Disorders (1 - 3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Clinical Practicum for Graduate Communication Disorders students
EDHS 8700Clinical Psychology Practicum (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Supervised placement in a setting designed to provide students with clinical experiences dealing with children, adults, and families.
EDHS 8710Psychological Consultation and Supervision (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
Seminar and practicum experience designed specifically for advanced doctoral students. Focuses on the theoretical and research issues that relate to the practice of consultation and supervision. In addition to the readings and class discussions, students engage in both consultation and supervisory activities. Students are challenged to draw upon their prior knowledge of psychological assessment, problem solving, methods of intervention, and psychological theory. Facilitates the integration of prior learning into practice. Prerequisite: EDHS 7680 and instructor permission.
EDHS 8730Family Therapy: Theory and Techniques (3)
Examines major schools in the field of family therapy with a focus on learning how to conceptualize a case from these different perspectives. Special emphasis is on the application and evaluation of various intervention models to family problems commonly presented in therapy. Observation of actual cases is a required part of the course. Prerequisite: EDHS 8640, 8650 or equivalent, and instructor permission.
EDHS 8742Social & Affective Processes in Human Development (3)
This graduate seminar focuses on social and affective processes of development from birth through adulthood. Within the multidisciplinary framework of developmental science, the course addresses foundational theories and recent research on human emotion and social psychology: the development and regulation of emotions and mood, social cognitions (attributions, attitudes, discrimination), and interpersonal relationships and group processes.
EDHS 8750Psychological Intervention and Consultation in Schools (3)
Advanced study of the role and function of the psychologist in school settings. Topics include psychoeducational assessment and remediation procedures; varieties and techniques of appropriate psychological interventions in schools; models of, and national trends in, school psychology service delivery. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHS 8772Psychotherapy II: Advanced Topics in Psychotherapy (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
The purpose of this course is to increase your skills, knowledge and understanding of the theories, techniques, and process involved in developing effective clinical practices. A range of intervention-related topics will be presented, with a focus on evidence-based practices across disorders and diverse populations.
Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020
EDHS 8800Clinical Internship in Speech-Language Pathology (9)
Offered
Fall 2024
This is a full-time semester-long clinical internship at an affiliating agency that may be located in Virginia or across the United States. Affiliating agencies include public schools and healthcare institutions in Virginia and throughout the U.S. Interns practice all aspects of Speech-Language Pathology under the direct supervision of one or more certified and licensed speech-language pathologist(s) employed by the affiliating site.
EDHS 8801Speech Language Pathology Capstone (3)
Offered
Fall 2024
This course encompasses summative assessments that document student preparation for entry into the profession as a speech-language practitioner. Students are responsible for independent study, preparation, and completion of the course learning objectives using the prescribed strategies, procedures, and instructions. Accomplishing course objectives verifies successful completion of national certification requirements prior to graduation.
EDHS 8980Practicum (1 - 6)
Supervised field experiences under the direction of professional staff. Student should obtain approval from their advisor before registering for this practicum.
EDHS 8982Counselor Education Individual/Triadic Supervision (3)
This course is intended to provide the individual and/or triadic supervision with a faculty supervisor. Students will engage in a variety of counseling related activities including providing individual and group counseling as well as conducting classroom guidance lessons. Students are required to have an average of one hour per week of individual or triadic supervision performed by a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: EDHS 7290
EDHS 8998Masters Research Internship (1 - 12)
Offered
Fall 2024
Designed to give masters students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor.
EDHS 8999Masters Thesis (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Masters Thesis
EDHS 9090Doctoral Seminar: Communication Disorders (1)
Variable topics. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
EDHS 9210Advanced Group Counseling Theories and Practicum (1 - 3)
Advanced graduate seminar and practicum in group counseling theories and technique. Different theoretical approaches to group counseling along with accompanying techniques are studied in section 1; section 2 is a practicum in advanced group counseling and is subject to availability of suitable practicum placement. Section 2 may be repeated for credit. Section 1: Group Theories (2 credits) Section 2: Practicum (1 to 3 credits) Prerequisite: Counselor Education doctoral status, EDHS 7240 and 7290, or instructor permission.
EDHS 9220Advanced Individual Counseling Strategies and Practicum (1 - 3)
A group seminar designed to enhance students' individual intake, assessment, counseling and treatment planning skills. Subject to availability of suitable practicum placement. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: EDHS 7290 and instructor permission.
EDHS 9290Counselor Supervision Theories and Practicum (1 - 3)
Study of counselor supervision combined with a required experience as a supervisor-trainee. Section 1: Counselor Supervision Theories: Different theoretical approaches to counselor supervision along with accompanying techniques and practical application. (3 credits) Section 2: Counselor Supervision Practicum: May be repeated for credit. (1-3 credits) Prerequisite: Counselor education doctoral student or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010, Fall 2009
EDHS 9310Doctoral Seminar: Counselor Education (3)
Specialized study of the profession's present status, emphasizing research in the field and possible future directions. Prerequisite: advanced standing and instructor permission.
EDHS 9320Doctoral Seminar: Counselor Education (3)
This course is designed for advanced graduate students admitted to the counselor education program, or, with instructor approval, another doctoral program in the Curry School of Education. The course pvodies an extensive study of contemporary issues and trends in student research. The purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to examine the state of research in counseling or in their field, and based on this, to identify the subject of and prepare for the start of their doctoral dissertation study by designing a study and preparing a proposal. Prerequisite: Counselor Education doctoral student or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2009
EDHS 9390Counselor Education Doctoral Internship: Teaching (3 - 6)
An individually supervised doctoral-level teaching internship for doctoral students in Counselor Education. Prerequisite: instructor permission; subject to availability of suitable internship placement.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
EDHS 9490Pedagogy in Counselor Education (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation ofor their teaching internship in Counselor Education. This course includes both didactic and experiential components and focuses on the examination of theoretical orientation and practical skills necessary to function effectively as a Counselor Educator.
EDHS 9500Advanced Doctoral Seminar (1 - 6)
Special topics and research analysis for doctoral students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
EDHS 9740Internship in College Teaching or Supervision (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Opportunities for experienced doctoral students to teach courses or partial courses at the University, or to supervise student teachers under the guidance of a faculty member. Opportunities are arranged by the students with the assistance of the sponsoring faculty member.
EDHS 9750Seminar: Topics in Clinical Psychology (1 - 3)
Doctoral seminar covering selected topics in personality theory and clinical psychology. May be repeated for credit.
EDHS 9761Child Therapy (3)
This course is intended to provide knowledge of basic theory and research concerning child therapy. Students will become well versed in empirically based treatments for child and adolescent mental health. We will address the limitations of existing research on treatment efficacy and effectiveness. Students will become familiar with a range of therapeutic approaches, including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
EDHS 9762Social & Affective Processes in the Development of Children (3)
Provides knowledge of basic theory & research concerning social & affective processes in the development of children, with particular attention to different risk conditions in infancy & childhood, their antecedents & sequelae. Primary focus is the understanding of the role of social contexts (culture, community) & parent-child and family relationships in development. Also examines ways that biological, social & psychological processes interact.
Course was offered Fall 2009
EDHS 9985Internship (1 - 12)
Students apply academic experiences in professional and/or research settings; reflect and critically and constructively analyze experiences from multiple perspectives; and view the work as connecting course content authentic contexts. Students work as professionals with site supervisors and instructors to complete related assignments and relevant background research on the professional and academic resources available.
Course was offered Summer 2019, Summer 2018
EDHS 9991Ed.D. Research (1 - 12)
Ed.D. Research conducted under the guidance of capstone committee. 12 hours required for graduation. Permission of Instructor required.
EDHS 9993Independent Study (1 - 6)
Offered
Fall 2024
Independent Study
EDHS 9995Independent Research (1 - 12)
Offered
Fall 2024
Independent Research
EDHS 9998Doctoral Research Apprenticeship (3 - 12)
Offered
Fall 2024
Designed to give doctoral students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisite: Advisor permission required.
EDHS 9999Doctoral Dissertation (3 - 12)
Offered
Fall 2024
Doctoral Dissertation Research completed under the guidance of dissertation committee. 12 hours is required for graduation. Permission of instructor required.