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19 courses

Ranked courses have at least 100 recorded letter grades.

Field Practicum in School Psychology develops competence in delivering school psychological services, including assessment, consultation, and intervention, under the supervision of a practicing psychologist.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2023–Spring 2026

Systems of consultation in school psychology covering mental health, behavioral, and organization development models, plus evidence-based prevention and intervention programs.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Covers theoretical foundations, procedures, instruments, and diagnostic criteria for assessing social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in youth.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Research experience under the supervision of a faculty member in Educational Psychology. Develop an understanding of research in a topic area and participate in team-based research. Reading includes published research studies relevant to the selected topic, and evaluation includes presentations in group meetings or a paper based on the research conducted.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Advanced Practicum in School Psychology expands competence in delivering psychological services in health service settings through individualized experiences.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2023

Beginning Practicum in School Psychology develops foundational competencies in professional psychology, including ethical standards, reflective practice, and emerging clinical skills.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2023–Spring 2026

Introduction to quantitative inquiry in education covering hypothesis testing, statistical inference, point estimates, data displays, correlation, and regression.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Current Topics in Educational Psychology covers current issues in the field of educational psychology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Introduction to Qualitative Research provides an overview of qualitative inquiry, examining assumptions, standards, and methods for generating and communicating interpretations.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

This internship provides supervised placements in schools, institutions, and community agencies for school psychology training.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Covers analysis of variance and covariance, multiple linear regression, chi-square, and nonparametric techniques in educational statistics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Applied introduction to regression techniques including nonparametric, multiple linear, and logistic regression, with all analyses conducted in R.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology examines the influence of educational psychology upon issues and innovations in education.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Haley Vlach

Workload included one presentation, weekly readings, and a final paper, with mandatory attendance factored into the grade. One student noted it was easy to earn an A if all assignments were completed.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

An introduction to psychological theories of learning, covering cognitive, social, and affective aspects, individual differences, and practical applications.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Joel Beier

One student reported that exams were easy because they allowed notecards, but emphasized that an analysis paper was required during the semester. The same student noted that grading took a long time.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Human Development in Infancy and Childhood covers normative processes and individual differences in physical, mental, social, and emotional development and behavior from infancy through late childhood.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Ferrine Spector

The course involved short quizzes, mandatory participation in research, and a final paper, with attendance required.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Explores human flourishing through science and humanities, focusing on resilience, compassion, and community to build self-awareness and meaningful engagement in life and career.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Tony Chambers

The workload included weekly journals and quizzes, which students found super easy and interesting.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Explores social and psychological aspects of human development from early childhood through adolescence, focusing on implications for education.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Judith Korn

The course is described as easy to follow, with many examples provided to aid understanding and numerous extra credit opportunities available.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Overview of methods and findings at the interface between education and neuroscience, covering brain development and learning.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Edward Hubbard

The workload typically includes three exams and one group paper. Exams are considered fair, though they require studying, especially for students with less neuroscience background. Study guides are provided but can be lengthy.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Examines physiological, social, and cognitive changes characterizing the transition from childhood to adult life.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Julie Hunt, Amy Bellmore

The course included five online quizzes, four tests, two paragraph papers, and one research paper. One student noted that extensive textbook reading was required to earn high grades, while another found the overall workload easy.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026