2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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Educational Psychology (EDEP)

EDEP 2374 - Educational Psychology for PK-12 Teachers (3 credits) 
Theoretical, empirical, and practical foundations of educational psychology, including human learning, cognitive processes, development, motivation, classroom management, and instructional strategies for diverse students. Emphasis on application of theory to practice.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 2444 - Motivating Yourself and Others (3 credits) 
Survey of human motivation research and research methodologies in education, psychology, and neuroscience. Application of this research in diverse populations, including analysis of human motivation and design of motivating activities.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 2984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 3474 - Principles and Practices in PK-12 Assessment (3 credits) 
Theoretical, empirical, and practical foundations of assessment in PK-12. Basic test design and measurement principles and practices, the use of assessments in education, the use of assessment data, and critical issues in assessment. Emphasis on creating classroom-level assessment systems.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 5114 - Learning and Cognition (3 credits) 
Psychological theories and models which serve as a basis for educational models and practice. Emphasis on conceptions of learning and cognitive process. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 5154 - Psych Foundations for Teachers (3 credits) 
Emphasizes applying human learning and developmental theories to classroom settings including school learning theories, child and adolescent cognitive development, instructional strategies, classroom management, student motivation, and learning assessment strategies. Graduate Standing Required. Admission in a graduate teacher education program or instructor permission required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 5184 - Sociocultural Influences on Learning and Instruction (3 credits) 
Theories and empirical research on the influence of language, semiotics, dialogue, manipulatives, and social groups on cognition. Practical application through observation of classrooms and visits to science museums. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 5474 - Educational Assessment of Students (3 credits) 
Theoretical, empirical, and practical foundations of educational assessment. Test design and measurement principles and practices, the use of assessments in education, the use of assessment data, and critical issues in assessment. Emphasis on creating course-level assessment systems.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 5894 - Final Examination (3 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 5904 - Project and Report (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 5964 - Field Studies in Education (1-19 credits) 
Applied study in one or more educational institutions. Research, evaluation, curricular, and instructional projects are examples of appropriate projects of study. The student is graded on the basis of the design of the project and ability to carry it through and report the results.
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 5974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 5984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 5994 - Research and Thesis (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 6104 - Learning and Cognition (3 credits) 
Psychological research and theories that serve as a basis for educational models and practice, including behaviorist views of learning, social cognitive theory, cognitive views of learning, developmental and contextual perspectives of learning, and complex learning and cognition. Emphasis on the associated teaching implications. Pre: Graduate standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 6114 - Cognitive Processes (3 credits) 
Investigates complex human learning from the perspective of cognitive/information processing theories. Emphasizes methods of investigation in cognitive science as well as strategies for using a cognitive orientation in educational settings.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 6184 - Socio-Contextual Influences on Learning and Instruction (3 credits) 
Examines interplay between social, contextual, and environmental factors shaping educational experiences and outcomes. Explores contemporary theories such as situated learning, Constructivism, and ecological perspectives, and how these factors influence learning, motivation, instruction, and policy. Emphasis on the educator’s role in designing effective and meaningful learning spaces.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 6224 - Constructivism and Education (3 credits) 
Philosophical, theoretical, and empirical foundations of the broad field of constructivism, including the limits of epistemology and ontology, the determination of truth and reality, and applications to education and everyday life. Emphasis on radical constructivism, social constructivism, symbolic interactionism, social constructionism, and cognitive constructivism, and their applications to education.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 6444 - Motivation and Cognition (3 credits) 
Explores current research in the field of motivation as it relates to educational settings. Students will learn how motivation constructs relate to student behavior and cognition, how to select appropriate strategies to motivate students, and how to design measures to assess student motivation.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 6644 - College Teaching (3 credits) 
Teaching/planning process and consideration of teaching methods employed to encourage, guide, and evaluate college students learning.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
EDEP 6984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
EDEP 7964 - Field Studies in Education (1-12 credits) 
Advanced applied study in one or more educational institutions. Research, evaluation, curricular, and instructional projects are examples of appropriate projects of study. The student is graded on the basis of the design of the study, ability to conduct the study, and interpret and report the results.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours 
EDEP 7994 - Research and Dissertation (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course