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POSC 6335 - Seminar in American Judiciary Cross-listed with CRIJ 6335 .3 3 0
In-depth examination of various issues relating to the national and state judiciary, including selection of judges, judicial politics, components of the court work group and their functions, problems in administration of justice, and other issues of judicial behavior and process.
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POSC 6337 - Advanced Studies in Criminal Law Cross-listed with CRIJ 6337 .3 3 0
Critical study of aspects of law that are relevant to the criminal justice system and its related processes, including theories of law, historical development, substantive and procedural laws, and administrative law.
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POSC 6340 - The Criminal Justice System-An Overview Cross-listed with CRIJ 6340 .3 3 0
Intensive overview of the criminal justice system as a system, including theory, current issues and trends.
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POSC 6342 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Cross-listed with CRIJ 6342 /SOCI 6342 .3 3 0
Contemporary national, state and local problems in criminal justice. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POSC 6346 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration and Public Policy Cross-listed with CRIJ 6346 .3 3 0
Advanced study of organizational theories with application to complex criminal justice organizations in the areas of human resource management, intergovernmental relations, planning and evaluation of programs. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POSC 6350 - Seminar in Public Administration 3 3 0
Development and role of administration in the governmental process; principles and problems of administrative organization and coordination; financial and personnel management; problems of administrative control and responsibility.
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POSC 6351 - Seminar in Public Policy Cross-listed with CRIJ 6351 .3 3 0
Selected aspects of American public policy, theory, organization, administration and administrative procedures in government. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POSC 6352 - Environmental Policy Issues Cross-listed with ECON 6352 .3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305 and POSC 2306; three hours advanced political science. Federal and state policies, rules and regulations as they apply to planning and policy issues relating to the environment. Selected case studies in American government relating to environmental quality issues will be evaluated.
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POSC 6353 - Seminar in Administrative Management 3 3 0
Methods of applying administrative principles to the operating process of governmental agencies. Relevance of administrative theory to management procedures in government. Development and role of public service; basic principles, practices and problems in public personnel management. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POSC 6354 - Administrative Theory and Behavior 3 3 0
Interaction of individuals and groups in government organizations. Topics include individual behavior in organizations, group dynamics, communication in the working environment and concepts of motivation. Fall of odd years.
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POSC 6355 - Seminar in Public Financial Administration 3 3 0
Budgeting problems and internal practices in American government. Problems in administrative organizations in fiscal activities.
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POSC 6370 - Problems in International Relations 3 3 0
Selected problems of contemporary international relations. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POSC 6372 - Comparative Political and Social Systems 3 3 0
Seminar in comparative political and social systems. Examination of theories and research methods concerning comparative approaches. Political ideologies, structures and functions; culture, classes, violence, racism and economics. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POSC 6381 - Certificate in Program Evaluation and Assessment: Capstone II Cross-listed with CRIJ 6381 .3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): CRIJ 6380 /POSC 6380 . Designed to provide the student an opportunity to implement an evaluation and assessment plan and write the report applying knowledge developed in prerequisite course work.
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POSC 6387 - Seminar in Research Methods Cross-listed with CRIJ 6387 /SOCI 6387 .3 3 0
Nonparametrics; measurement; surveys, research, design; scale construction; methodology.
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POSC 6388 - Statistics for Social and Criminological Research Cross-listed with CRIJ 6388 /SOCI 6388 . 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate social statistics or equivalent. Statistical techniques most commonly used in social science research with emphasis on probability, estimation, hypothesis methods, sample techniques and use of SPSS.
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EDPD 5350 - Management and Organization for Instructional Settings 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): conditional admission into an alternative certification program. Course focuses on theories, research, and applications of management in instructional settings. Candidates will critically analyze and compare historical and current techniques in classroom management.
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EDPD 5363 - Bilingual Teaching Methods 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Spanish language proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Methodology for teaching content areas for learners who have limited English proficiency.
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EDPD 6015 - Writing Workshop Cross-listed with EDRD 6015 .3 3 0 6 6 0
Prerequisite(s): One year teaching experience and instructor approval. This course, a three week all day workshop for PK-16 educators, focuses on studying effective practices in writing pedagogy and on improving participants’ writing and research skills.
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EDPD 6085 - International Studies 1-3 1-3 0
Thorough examination of a contemporary international topic in education. Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Graduate candidates participating in the travel option will be charged an additional course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food. To be taken only after prearrangement with a designated faculty member of record. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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EDPD 6092 - Current Issues in Education 1-3 1-3 0
In-depth investigation of current research, issues and/or methodology in education. To be taken only after prearrangement with a designated faculty member of record. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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EDPD 6098 - Teaching Internship 0 0 0
Prerequisite(s): full admission to the PACE program and employment as a teacher in a TEA accredited or approved school district in an approved placement. Consent OM 413. Candidates must enroll in this class each semester of internship. Successful completion will be noted by a grade of “S”, with no grade points and no credit hours. To be taken only after prearrangement with the PACE office. May be repeated up to six semesters (0 credit hours).
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EDPD 6301 - Thesis 3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): EDPD 6303 .
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EDPD 6302 - Thesis 3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): EDPD 6301 Must be repeated each subsequent semester except summer terms (unless a summer graduate) until the Dean of Graduate School has accepted the thesis.
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EDPD 6303 - Education Research 3 3 0
Comparison of qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Utilize components of literature review, data collection and analysis to conduct a publishable action research manuscript that addresses an educational problem/question. Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Graduate candidates participating in the travel option will be charged an additional course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food.
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EDPD 6304 - Multicultural Education 3 3 0
In-depth study of our pluralistic society and strategies for implementation of multicultural concepts for creating awareness, appreciation, acceptance and action toward the need to reach unity within diversity in a global context. Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Students participating in the travel option will be charged a course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food.
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EDPD 6305 - Curriculum Theory and Analysis Cross-listed with EDRD 6305 , EDSP 6305 , EDEC 6305 .3 3 0
Introduction to various curriculum theories and their applications and functions in the school context. Curriculum design and assessment also are examined in terms of how to improve student achievement and motivation.
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EDPD 6307 - Applying Cognitive Science to Learning and Teaching 3 3 0
Exploration of recent research in cognitive and developmental learning theories.
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EDPD 6308 - Service Learning 3 3 0
Course is designed to promote experiential learning, cultural understanding, educational research and leadership experience through service learning. Graduate candidates will identify, analyze, develop and implement a plan to address a socially significant need in an educational community (locally, nationally and internationally). Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Graduate candidates participating in the travel option will be charged an additional course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food.
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EDPD 6310 - Instructional Theory and Design 3 3 0
Applications of contemporary instructional theory and design procedures, including models of teaching to engage the unique needs and interests of 21st century learners.
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EDPD 6312 - International Comparison of Educational Systems 3 3 0
Course examines educational paradigm changes on a global scale and evaluates the elements of paradigm change that are common among the highest-performing educational systems in the world.
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EDPD 6313 - Decision Making 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program at WTAMU. This course explores the irrationality of decision making, emotion’s role, heuristics and biases, and decision making under uncertainty to avoid decisions that put student learning at risk.
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EDPD 6329 - Human Development 3 3 0
Systematic analysis of various human behavioral domains concerned with teaching and learning.
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EDPD 6331 - Foundations and Psychological Principles of Education 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): full admission into the alternative certification program including a passing score on the content certification exam and eligibility for probationary certificate recommendation; consent required. Intensive study of professional development competencies and proficiencies related to social, historical, philosophical and psychological foundations of education.
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EDPD 6341 - Assessment, Intervention, and Differentiation Cross-listed with EDRD 6341 , EDEC 6341 , and EDSP 6341 .3 3 0
Evidence-based practices in individual assessment, intervention, and differentiated instruction for students with learning differences.
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EDPD 6345 - Science of Teaching Reading Cross-listed with EDRD 6345 , EDEC 6345 , and EDSP 6345 .3 3 0
The course addresses the foundational concepts, principles, and best practices related to the science of teaching reading. Content will include effective instructional strategies for students with reading difficulties.
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EDPD 6378 - Language Development 3 3 0
Language acquisition and development of the second language for English Language Learners.. Emphasis on implications for teaching. Course will offer optional travel opportunity at student’s expense.
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EDPD 6380 - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Programs 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program at WTAMU. Using research to explore current trends in Bilingual/ESL programs, candidates will examine strengths and weaknesses of various programs based on theory, practice, and results. Candidates will learn how to assess and implement the most effective programs considering costs, demographics, student and teacher needs, and the availability of resources.
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EDPD 6388 - English as a Second Language Teaching Methods 3 3 0
Study of specific methodology in teaching English as a second language to Englilsh Language Learners.
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EDPD 6395 - Problems in Education 3 3 0
Problems related to education. To be taken only after prearrangement with a designated faculty member of record. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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EDPD 6398 - Graduate Clinical Teaching I 3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): departmental permission, full admission to post-baccalaureate/alternative certification program including a passing score on the content certification exam and completion of professional education courses required prior to clinical teaching. Graduate candidates are required to enroll in two clinical teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. The graduate candidate will be required to complete twelve weeks of clinical teaching at the appropriate content area and grade level of the target certificate. Successful completion will be noted on the graduate candidate’s record by the grade of “S,” indicating three hours credit with no grade points.
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EDPD 6399 - Graduate Clinical Teaching II 3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): departmental permission, full admission to post-baccalaureate/alternative certification program including a passing score on the content certification exam and completion of professional education courses required prior to clinical teaching. Graduate candidates are required to enroll in two clinical teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. The graduate candidate will be required to complete twelve weeks of clinical teaching at the appropriate content area and grade level of the target certificate. Successful completion will be noted on the graduate candidate’s record by the grade of “S,” indicating three hours credit with no grade points.
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PSYC 5324 - Psychopharmacology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301. Introduction to the field of psychopharmacology with emphasis on relationships between drugs, their mechanisms of action in the nervous system and human behavior.
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PSYC 5335 - Cognitive Processes 3 3 0
Basic cognitive processes: attention, memory, concept formation, reasoning and information processing.
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PSYC 5341 - Psychology of Adolescence and Youth 3 3 0
Psychological growth and development from adolescence through early maturity.
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PSYC 5355 - Theories of Personality 3 3 0
Major theories of personality development.
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PSYC 5360 - Abnormal Psychology 3 3 0
Personality abnormalities; description, causation and treatment.
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PSYC 5375 - Theories of Counseling 3 3 0
Survey of major counseling theories and related techniques, and introduction to current ethical and professional issues for the beginning human-services worker.
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PSYC 5380 - Comparative Psychology: Behavior & Evolution 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301. Introduces students to the overlapping fields of comparative and evolutionary psychology. Course examines and compares behaviors of diverse species (including humans) in order to discover principles of behavior. Course also provides students with information about the utility of making predictions about behavior based on evolutionary theory.
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PSYC 5392 - Current Issues in Psychology 3 3 0
Topics such as psychology of religion, psychobiology, community psychology or behavioral medicine.
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PSYC 6095 - Problems in Psychology 1-6 0 0
Prerequisite(s): approval of instructor. Individual study and research on a specific topic within the discipline of psychology. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
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PSYC 6098 - Internship in School Psychology 1-6 0 0
Prerequisite(s): admission to the school psychology track of the psychology master’s degree program; completion of all course work in the program; instructor approval of the internship contract. Supervised training experience within public schools in which the intern demonstrates knowledge and applies skills in professional school psychology. May be repeated as often as needed. Students requiring supervision will be charged the actual cost of travel associated with supervision, including transportation, lodging and food. Course fee $350.
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PSYC 6099 - Practicum in Psychology and Counseling 1-6 0 0
Prerequisite(s): good standing in the graduate program and approval of instructor. May be repeated as often as needed. Course fee $200.
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PSYC 6302 - Thesis 3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): . Must be repeated each subsequent semester except summer terms (unless a summer graduate) until the Dean of the Graduate School has accepted the thesis. Course fee $15.
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PSYC 6310 - Advanced Statistics in Psychology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3310. Advanced study of statistical designs and analyses in psychology.
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PSYC 6311 - Research and Experimental Design in Psychology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3310. Complex research designs, including factional, factorial and incomplete block. Coverage of parameter estimation in psychology.
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PSYC 6312 - Seminar in Biological Psychology 3 3 0
Advanced study of biological psychology and sensation and perceptions.
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PSYC 6313 - Seminar in Learning 3 3 0
Advanced study of animal learning/behavior and human memory/cognition.
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PSYC 6314 - Philosophy of Science and Psychology Ethics 3 3 0
The relationship among science, psychology and philosophy. Professional ethics for the field of psychology in the contemporary environment.
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PSYC 6315 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Psychology 3 3 0
Historical foundations and social influences that have historically impacted accepted psychological theories. Examine how increased knowledge of the influence of culture has lead to re-examination of such theories as identify formation, attributions, aggression, emotions, conformity, attitudes and gender.
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PSYC 6340 - Seminar in Human Development 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students admitted to graduate psychology program or permission of instructor. Basic topics in human development. Course fee $25.
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PSYC 6351 - Assessment I 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4371 or consent of instructor. Advanced principles of psychological assessment and methods for determining the extent of behavioral and psychological dysfunction. Course fee $25.
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PSYC 6352 - Assessment II 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6351 ; consent of instructor. Intermediate course covering how to learn and apply psychological assessment techniques. Includes competency-based requirement for administration, scoring, interpretation and reporting of selected standardized assessment measures. Course fee $150.
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PSYC 6353 - Assessment III 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6352 ; admission to the Graduate Psychology Program and consent of instructor. Advanced course covering higher-level skills in assessment, interpretation and reporting. Course fee $150.
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PSYC 6360 - Advanced Psychopathology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4360/PSYC 5360 or permission of instructor. Dynamics of basic psychopathological disorders.
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PSYC 6361 - Advanced Child Psychopathology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2314 or other course covering human development. Advanced course addressing DSM-IV and IDEA classification systems of children’s disorders with emphasis on assessment and treatment of children’s mental, emotional, behavioral and medical disabilities.
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PSYC 6369 - Professional Seminar in School Psychology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): admission to the school psychology track of the psychology master’s degree program or consent of instructor. Professional preparation and socialization to the field of school psychology. History of school psychology as a discipline will be presented, along with roles and functions of the school psychologist. Ethical principles and responsibilities will be emphasized. Course fee $25.
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PSYC 6370 - Legal, Ethical & Multicultural Issues in Schools 3 3 0
Major legislation, ethical codes, and rulings that govern the provision of psychological services in schools.
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PSYC 6371 - School Consultation and Collaboration 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): admission to the school psychology track of the psychology master’s degree program or consent of instructor. Introduction to theory and practice of consultation. Course goal is to facilitate development of a conceptual framework for providing consultative services to parents, teachers, other educational professionals, and systems within public school or other educational settings and programs. Course fee $25.
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PSYC 6373 - Psychological Interventions 3 3 0
Introductory course in theory and practice of conducting psychological interventions. Course encompasses development of communication and relationship skills and implementation of empirically validated individual and group interventions.
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PSYC 6374 - Marriage and Family Counseling 3 3 0
Intervention for marriage and family crises.
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PSYC 6375 - Intervention for Children and Adolescents 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6373 or permission of instructor. Advanced course covering the implementation of empirically validated individual and group interventions with an emphasis on best practices for children and adolescents.
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PSYC 6377 - Behavior Modification 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3430 or equivalent. Instruction and practice in the skills of behavioral observation, behavior analysis, and behavior modification and its applications in educational, medical and mental health settings. Course fee $50.
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PSYC 6378 - Program Evaluation and Applied Research Cross-listed with SOCI 6378 .3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate statistics. Research procedures to systematically investigate the effectiveness of intervention programs and to conduct single-subject design and qualitative research in applied settings.
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PSYC 6392 - Current Issues in Psychology 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in psychology (including PSYC 2301) or permission of instructor. Emphasis on recent advances, emerging trends and contemporary perspectives. Can be repeated as often as needed; can only take course once per faculty member.
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EDRD 5386 - Secondary Reading in the Content Area 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Pre-admission into the alternative certification program. Development of reading skills and abilities in the middle school and secondary content-area classroom. Emphasis on cognitive processes, questioning strategies, study skills and comprehension of expository text. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and relate recent research to instruction implications in the classroom. Fall, spring.
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EDRD 6015 - Writing Workshop Cross-listed with EDPD 6015 .3 3 0 6 6 0
Prerequisite(s): one year teaching experience and instructor approval. This course, a three week all day workshop for PK-16 educators, focuses on studying effective practices in writing pedagogy and on improving participants’ writing and research skills.
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EDRD 6095 - Problems in Reading Education 1-3 0 0
Actual problems related to reading education. To be taken only after prearrangement with a faculty member and approval of department head. To be taken only after prearrangement with a designated faculty member of record. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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EDRD 6305 - Curriculum Theory and Analysis Cross-listed with EDPD 6305 , EDEC 6305 , and EDSP 6305 .3 3 0
Introduction to various curriculum theories and their applications and functions in the school context. Curriculum design and assessment also are examined in terms of how to improve student achievement and motivation.
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EDRD 6331 - Reading Skills Instruction: Research, Principles and Practices 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): admission into the graduate school or the alternative certification program. Principles and practices of teaching reading in the elementary and middle school classroom. Emphasis on oral language development, phonological and phonemic awareness, concepts of print, alphabetic principle, word identification, emergent literacy, decoding strategies, vocabulary development, comprehension, assessment of reading difficulties, and content area integration.
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EDRD 6332 - Content Area Literacy 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): admission into the graduate school or the alternative certification program. Investigation of current content area literacy programs with emphasis on characteristics of effective content area teaching: establishing a strong structure of understanding expository text, acquisition of vocabulary, comprehension and study strategies, the reading-writing connection, fluency, and multiple instructional methods, including the role of technology as a learning and teaching tool.
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EDRD 6340 - Theoretical Foundations of Literacy 3 3 0
An in-depth exploration of the theoretical foundations of literacy, including historical perspectives on the development of reading-writing processes and language learning. Provides an understanding of a variety of reading theories and evidence-based instructional practices. Survey of research and theory of behaviorism, constructivism, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and the science of teaching reading, along with analyzing the theoretical influences on instructional practices.
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EDRD 6341 - Assessment, Intervention, and Differentiation Cross-listed with EDPD 6341 , EDSP 6341 , and EDEC 6341 .3 3 0
Evidence-based practices in individual assessment, intervention, and differentiated instruction for students with learning differences.
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EDRD 6344 - Multicultural Language and Literature 3 3 0
Exploration of various genres of literature written for elementary and secondary students. Equity issues of gender, age, race, ethnicity, exceptionality and language diversity will be explored in child and adolescent literature. Emphasis on linguistic analysis and TELPAS ratings including a culminating experience that combines practice concerning language, literature, and diversity.
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EDRD 6345 - The Science of Teaching Reading Cross-listed with EDPD 6345 , EDSP 6345 , and EDSP 6345 .3 3 0
The course covers the foundational concepts, principles, and best practices related to the science of teaching reading. Content will include effective instructional strategies for students with reading difficulties.
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EDRD 6346 - Adolescent and Adult Literacy 3 3 0
Analysis of the theoretical processes and practical applications for adolescents and adult literacy learning.
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EDRD 6348 - Evaluating Writing Programs EC-12 3 3 0
Evaluating EC-12 writing programs to guide curricular and instructional decisions. Investigation and research of best practices in writing instruction will be explored.
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EDRD 6392 - Special Topics in Literature for Children and Adolescents 3 3 0
Different genres of literature for children and adolescents are the focus of this special topics course: multicultural literature, informational texts, or poetry will be examined in depth.
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EDRD 6399 - Reading Specialist Practicum 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): EDRD 6332 , EDRD 6340 , EDRD 6341 , EDRD 6344 , EDRD 6345 , EDRD 6346 , and EDRD 6348 . Practicum in a PK-12 school accredited or approved by the TEA and approved by WTAMU. Focus is on literacy leadership, collaboration, and literacy coaching. Includes 160 clock-hours of supervised field-based experiences. Spring.
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RSCH 6311 - Quantitative Research 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program at WTAMU. Introduction to traditions and methods of conducting quantitative study with emphasis on application concepts related to research problem development, study design, measurements, sampling, data analysis and write-up in rural environments.
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RSCH 6312 - Data Analysis/Research Statistics 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program at WTAMU. Sampling techniques, univariate analysis, analysis of variance and other basic statistical methods. Emphasis on application and interpretation in rural educational environments.
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RSCH 6313 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program at WTAMU. Understanding the field based and general methods and application of conducting qualitative research, especially related to rural educational environments.
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RSCH 6314 - Mixed Methods 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program at WTAMU. Introduction to historical, descriptive, experimental and survey research as they relate to seeking solutions to problems within the field of education, especially as it relates to rural educational environments.
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EDSE 5331 - Instructional Delivery for Secondary Education 3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Pre-admission into an alternative certification program, consent required. Course focuses on theories and practices of secondary teaching and includes a critical analysis of instructional strategies commonly used in secondary education.
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EDSE 6095 - Problems in Education 1-3 1-3 0-6
Prerequisite(s): approval of department head. To be taken only after prearrangement with a designated faculty member of record. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SOCW 5303 - Social Services to Children and Families 3 3 0
Child welfare service, including historical perspective; supportive services such as family service and child-guidance clinics; supplementary services such as day care, homemaker and protective; substitute services such as foster-family adoption and child-care institutions.
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SOCW 5310 - Group and Community Processes 3 3 0
Understanding the nature of groups and communities, process of group and community development and relevance of group and community work in different settings.
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SOCW 5321 - Practice Methods with Diverse Populations 3 3 0
Various disenfranchised groups and the application of practice techniques appropriate to these populations. Values, ethics and self-exploration related to diverse populations are explored and skills needed for culturally competent intervention developed.
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