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 Graduate Studies Calendar 2016-2017 Courses of Instruction Course Descriptions E Educational Psychology EDPS
Educational Psychology EDPS
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Instruction is offered by members of Graduate Programs in Education.

Additional graduate education courses are offered under the course headings Educational Research (EDER).
 
Graduate Courses

Note: Graduate courses within Graduate Programs in Education: Educational Psychology can be taken only with consent of Graduate Programs in Education, and in specific cases additional requirements may be necessary (see below).
 
Educational Psychology 602       Counselling Theories and Professional Practice
Engages students in a critical evaluation of a range of contemporary counselling theories and helps them begin to develop a description of their own emerging theory.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 602 and either Applied Psychology 602 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 601 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 604       Professional Ethics in Applied Psychology
Ethical, legal and professional knowledge to inform practice in educational, counselling and mental health contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 604 and either Educational Psychology 603 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 603 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 606       Methods of Inquiry in Professional Practice
Helps students critically analyze other research efforts and in the process learn how to think through their own research questions in a critically evaluative manner.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 606 and Applied Psychology 606 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 608       Introduction to Statistical Analyses
An introductory course on descriptive and inferential statistics designed to give students with minimal statistical background sufficient competence to conduct basic statistical procedures. Topics will include: displaying data; measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; regression analysis and prediction; probability; parameter estimation; and analysis of variance. Emphasis will be on understanding basic concepts, using software to conduct analyses, and interpretation of results.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 608 and either Applied Psychology 608 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 608 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 609       Research Design in Statistics II
Research design and statistics, including methods for research in psychology and related laboratory instruction.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 609 and either Educational Psychology 605 or Applied Psychology 605 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 610       Research Methodology in Counselling
Survey course on research methodologies in counselling, which addresses issues of research design, methods and interpretation of research findings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 610 and any of Applied Psychology 605 or Educational Psychology 605 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 617 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 611       Qualitative Research Methodologies
Advanced study of qualitative research methods for use in applied psychology and education.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 611 and Applied Psychology 611 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 612       Research Methods in School Psychology

Advanced study of qualitative research methods for use in applied psychology and education.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 614       Ethics in Professional Psychology
Engages students in ethical and legal issues in psychology, and professional issues in practice settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 614 and either Psychology 603 or Applied Educational Psychology 603 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 615       Theoretical and Clinical Foundations of Assessment
In-depth review of theoretical and clinical foundations of psycho-educational assessment. Focus is on processes of assessment, properties of tests, use and interpretation of tests and clinical diagnosis.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 615 and Applied Psychology 615 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 616       Assessment Theory and Practices
Combines a theoretical and practical focus to develop a framework from which to approach the assessment of client change in a variety of contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602 and 622
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 616 and either Applied Psychology 616 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 613 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 617       Psychological Assessment of Adults
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to select, administer, score and interpret formal psychological tests and other assessment instruments commonly used within counselling contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 615.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 617 and Applied Psychology 617 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 618       Multivariate Design and Analysis
Research design and statistics in psychology, with special reference to large sample techniques.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 609 or consent of the instructor.     
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 618 and either Educational Psychology 607 or Applied Psychology 607 will not be allowed.     
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Educational Psychology 619       Counselling Girls and Women
Sex role development; stereotyping and social roles; counselling theories; counselling approaches.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 619 and Applied Psychology 619 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 621       Creating a Working Alliance
Theory and practice in developing skills contributing to working alliance and problem clarification. Ethical, legal and professional issues are the context for the application of generic counselling skills in laboratory experiences.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 419 or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Educational Psychology 623.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 621 and Applied Psychology 621 will not be allowed.
Notes: Not open to Open Studies students.
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Educational Psychology 622       Developing and Sustaining a Working Alliance with Clients
Focuses on the understanding and acquisition of skills that are essential for the development of working alliances in counselling contexts. Introduces a theoretical framework for the application of counselling skills in addition to providing the opportunity for skill practice.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Educational Psychology 602.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 622 and either Applied Psychology 622 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 605 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 623       Theory in Counselling
History and systems involved in counselling psychology and client change.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 623 and Applied Psychology 623 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 624       Cultural and Social Justice Issues in Professional Practice
A critical examination of cultural and equity issues related to the lives of clients and the psychological professionals serving them.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 624 and any of Applied Psychology 625, Educational Psychology 625 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 607 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 625       Cultural Influences on Professional Practice
An examination of cultural influences on theory and practice in applied psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 625 and Applied Psychology 625 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 626       Group Interventions and Processes
Examines theoretical, research, and experiential knowledge helpful in facilitating diverse educational and psychological groups.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 626 and any of Applied Psychology 627 or Educational Psychology 627 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 637 will not be allowed.  
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Educational Psychology 627       Group Processes in Applied Psychology
Theory of group practice in applied psychology, with experiential laboratory.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 627 and either Educational Psychology 626 or Applied Psychology 627 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 629       Theory and Applications: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-2)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 629 and Applied Psychology 629 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 630       Foundations of Career Counselling
Review and application of theoretical and research literatures relevant to counselling clients with career concerns.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 630 and any of Applied Psychology 631, Educational Psychology 631 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 621 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 631       Theories of Career Development
Study of career development theory and related research; implications for the applied field.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 631 and either Educational Psychology 630 or Applied Psychology 631 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 632       Career Development and Services for Organizational Settings
Designed to combine theoretical and practical concerns regarding applications of career development concepts to human resources contexts in organizations. Concepts will be relevant to counselling and human resources development professionals.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602, 603, 622 and 625
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 632 and either Applied Psychology 632 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 627 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 633       Career Counselling
Laboratory and field experiences in career counselling.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 631.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 633 and either Applied Psychology 633 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 623 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 634       Multicultural Career Development and Counselling
Increasing cultural diversity requires career development practitioners to examine the ways that their services are designed and delivered. Designed to enable students to deliver culturally responsive career counselling services to diverse populations.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 636 and 646.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 634 and either Applied Psychology 634 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 629 will not be allowed.  
Notes:
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Educational Psychology 635       Advanced History, Theory, and Practice in Psychology
Course examines the history of psychological concepts in Western culture, major theoretical systems and research approaches, and the foundational assumptions of contemporary perspectives in psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 635 and Applied Psychology 635 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in Psychology and Educational Research programs.
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Educational Psychology 636       Systemic Approaches to Community Change
Provides students with a theoretical and practical basis to work as effective community change agents in a broad range of sectors. An examination of comprehensive guidance in schools provides a foundation for exploring key concepts pertinent to developing and implementing comprehensive services in a variety of contexts, and in the process, gaining a better understanding of communities, and building their strengths and capacities.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 636 and either Applied Psychology 636 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 625 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 637       Relationship Counselling
Review of theory and systems in marriage and family counselling. Structured observation activities.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Educational Psychology 640 or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 637 and Applied Psychology 637 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 638       Counselling Interventions for Client Change
Combines a theoretical and practical focus to develop a framework from which to plan and implement client change interventions in a variety of contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602 and 622.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 638 and either Applied Psychology 638or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 615 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 639       Counselling Interventions
Theory and practice in planning and implementing client change interventions; the application of counselling interventions in laboratory experiences.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 621 and 623 or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 639 and Applied Psychology 639 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 640       Practicum in Counselling Psychology
Supervised counselling experience and related seminars.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(2-7)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 621, 623, 625 or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.  
Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or Corequisites: Educational Psychology 614, 615, 639 and 695.  
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 640 and Applied Psychology 640 will not be allowed.  
Notes: Not open to Open Studies students.  
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 641       Development, Learning and Cognition - Child and Adolescent
The interactions of development, learning and cognition in childhood and adolescence.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 641 and Applied Psychology 641 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 642       Counselling Practicum I
Provides an opportunity for professional development and supervised practice in a general counselling setting. Students will be involved in direct work with clients under the supervision of a qualified professional.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602, 604, 616, 622, 624, and 638.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 642 and either Applied Psychology 642 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 611 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 643       Development, Learning and Cognition - Adult
The interactions of development, learning and cognition in childhood and adulthood.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 643 and Applied Psychology 643 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 644       Counselling Practicum II
Provides an opportunity for professional development and supervised practice in a specialized counselling context. Students will be involved in direct work with clients under the supervision of a qualified professional. The practicum allows students to actively explore issues encountered in working with a specialized client population or area of practice.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 616, 638 and 642.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 644 and either Applied Psychology 644 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 619 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 646       Processes of Learning
Addresses the essential features of major theories of learning and presents current research in each area of learning. Students will discover how the principles of learning relate to their own learning and behaviour, and how the principles can be used to understand the behaviour of others and enhance counselling practice.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 646 and either Applied Psychology 646 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 631 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 648       Lifespan Human Development
Introduces a comprehensive view of human development across the lifespan, drawing on the major theoretical positions. Developmental themes are discussed in terms of their application to typical and atypical human development in children, adolescents and adults.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 648 and either Applied Psychology 648 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 633 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 650       Family and Social Bases of Behaviour
Course explores theoretical perspectives and contemporary research on socialization processes in childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on family and peer interpersonal relations.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 650 and Applied Psychology 650 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 651       Disorders of Learning and Behaviour
Focuses on childhood and adolescent disorders through an examination of theories, diagnostic and associated features and disorders, prevalence, developmental course, cultural and gender context, and familial patterns.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 651 and Applied Psychology 651 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology programs or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 652       Academic and Language Assessment
Course provides a broad understanding of the standards that guide assessment practices through an examination of assessment of academic areas and language skills.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 652 and either Educational Psychology 667 or Applied Psychology 652 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.
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Educational Psychology 653       Professional Practice of School Psychology
A focus on the preparation, roles, functions, and employment of school psychologists as well as the regulation, evaluation, and accountability of school psychologists.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology programs or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 654       Neurobiological and Developmental Bases of Learning and Behaviour
Examines the educational relevance of the fields of neuroscience and school neuropsychology in the context of school-based service delivery. A survey of the extant literature and methods regarding best practices in neuropsychological assessment, case conceptulalization, and evidence-based intervention for children with a nd without neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 654 and Applied Psychology 654 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology programs or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 655       Advanced Child Development
Explores the theory and research supporting recent advances in select areas of child development. Topics include: parent/peer relations; personality, self and self-concept; language and thought; emotion and motivation; and pro-social, antisocial, and moral development.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology programs or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 656       Practicum in Academic and Language Assessment and Intervention
This 200-hour practicum provides opportunities to develop competencies in academic and language assessment and interventions within an approved setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-14)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 656 and Applied Psychology 656 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology programs.   
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 657       Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment
Focuses on the theory and practice of intellectual/cognitive, memory, and neuropsychological assessment primarily through the use of individually administered standardized tests.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 657 and Applied Psychology 657 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.  
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Educational Psychology 658       Interventions to Promote Cognitive, Academic, and Neuropsychological Well-Being
Focuses on evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting cognitive, academic, and neuropsychological development in children and youth.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 658 and Applied Psychology 658 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.  
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Educational Psychology 659       Academic Assessment and Intervention
Academic and language assessment and intervention primarily through the use of individually administered standardized tests and evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting academic and language development in children and youth.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.  
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Educational Psychology 660       Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Assessment
Grounded in bioecological systems perspective and developmental and resiliency frameworks, course focuses on the comprehensive assessment of children and youth referred for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 660 and Applied Psychology 660 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.  
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Educational Psychology 661       Psychological Foundations of Student Exceptionality
Major trends, developments, theoretical foundations, and current practices and challenges relative to the education of students with diverse learning needs.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 661 and Applied Psychology 661 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.  
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Educational Psychology 662       School Psychology Practicum I
Provides supervised experience to develop competencies aligned with the practice of school psychology, including consultation, assessment, and intervention. Adherence to all provincial and national ethical and professional guidelines is expected.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 659.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.
NOT INCLUDED  IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 663       School Psychology Practicum II
Provides supervised experience to further develop and refine school psychologist competencies. Administration of evidenced–based intervention strategies will be also required. Adherence to all provincial and national ethical and professional guidelines is expected.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 665.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.
NOT INCLUDED  IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 664       Psychological Approaches to Health
Focuses on how human psychology and human health intersect and is organized according to core principles and skills that guide the practice of health psychology. Will orient students to contemporary theories and models of health, illness, and health promotion, and their relevance in a variety of settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602, 624 and 610.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 664 and either Applied Psychology 664 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 635 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 665       Cognitive Assessment and Intervention
The theory and practice of intellectual/cognitive, and memory assessment primarily through the use of individually administered standardized tests and evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting cognitive, academic, and neuropsychological development in children and youth.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 662.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.
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Educational Psychology 667       Assessment of Students with Exceptional Learning Needs
Theory and practice in school-based academic and social-emotional assessment techniques and strategies for use with students with diverse learning needs. Laboratory and field experiences.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 667 and either Educational Psychology 652 or Applied Psychology 667 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.  
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Educational Psychology 668       Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision
Intended for students to learn the process of clinical supervision and as a result become better consumers of supervision, more effective supervisors, and more able to evaluate their current and future development and involvement in supervisory roles.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 668 and either Applied Psychology 668 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 681 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 669       Social-Emotional Assessment and Intervention
Focuses on the theory and practice of social, emotional, and behavioural assessment and on evidence-based interventions to enhance the mental health and behavioural well-being of children and youth.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 663.
Notes: Open to students in School and Applied Child Psychology program.
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Educational Psychology 670       Final Project Portfolio
Students complete a culminating independent project in their area of specialization to satisfy the degree requirements.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602, 604, 610, 616, 622, 624, 638, and 642.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 670 and either Applied Psychology 670 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 693 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 670       Final Project Portfolio
Students complete a culminating independent project in their area of specialization to satisfy the degree requirements.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602, 604, 610, 616, 622, 624, 638, and 642.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 670 and either Applied Psychology 670 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 693 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 671       Practicum in School-based Interventions for Children and Youth with Exceptional Learning Needs: I
Practicum in educational interventions for children and adolescents with special learning needs. Focus on general assessment, analysis, intervention, and strategies in applied settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 661.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 671 and Applied Psychology 671 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 672       Counselling Exceptional Children
Intended to help students enhance their awareness and understanding of major trends, developments, theoretical foundations, and current practices and challenges in counselling and providing consultation for special needs children and adolescents.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 672 and either Applied Psychology 672 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 641 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 673       Practicum in School-based Interventions for Children and Youth with Exceptional Learning Needs: II
Advanced practicum in educational interventions for children and adolescents with special learning needs. Focus on specialized assessment, analysis, interventions, and strategies in applied settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 671.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 673 and Applied Psychology 673 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 674       Interventions to Promote Socio-emotional and Behavioural Well-Being
Focus on strategies to enhance the socio-emotional and behavioural well-being of children and youth who exhibit significant emotional and behavioural needs in school and community settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 660.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 674 and Applied Psychology 674 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 675       Practicum in Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention
This 200-hour practicum provides opportunities to develop competencies in cognitive and neuropsychological assessment and interventions within an approved setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 658.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 675 and Applied Psychology 675 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 676       Practicum in Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Assessment and Intervention
This 200-hour practicum provides opportunities to develop competencies in social, emotional, and behavioural assessment and intervention within an approved setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 674.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 676 and Applied Psychology 676 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 677       Play Therapy Theory and Process
The theoretical foundations and basic orientation necessary to understand and use play as therapy are outlined, along with the developmental underpinnings of play in children and the basic principles upon which child-centred play therapy is built.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 677 and Applied Psychology 677 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 678       Art Therapy History
Art therapy is examined from a broad perspective, from its beginnings as a treatment for mentally or emotionally disturbed people, to its development as a distinct profession in North America and Europe. The works of key authors are covered, along with their theoretical approaches and current trends in the field. Students will learn how the foundations of art therapy are incorporated by many disciplines, with applications in many settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 642, 616, and 638.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 678 and either Applied Psychology 678 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 661 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 679       Fundamentals of Solution-Oriented Therapy
Provides a working knowledge of the theory and practice of solution-oriented therapy and related models.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 679 and Applied Psychology 679 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 680       Counselling Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics
Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 680 and either Applied Psychology 680 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 695 will not be allowed.   
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 682       Special Topics: Counselling
Graduate Seminar: Special Topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 682 and either Applied Psychology 682 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 691 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 683       Consultation in School Psychology
Examines the purpose and skills of consultation, evaluation issues, and strategies in consultation as well as the role of school psychologists relative to multidisciplinary school teams, school-based problems solving, and student development and learning.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 684       Advanced Seminar in the Domains of School Psychology Leadership and Function in the Schools
An advanced study of the domains and functions of school and applied child psychologists. Students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of competencies in ten domains identified by the National Association of School Psychologists as central to the school psychology profession.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 684 and Applied Psychology 684 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the MEd School and Applied Child Psychology program who have completed all other course work prior to enrolment.
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Educational Psychology 685       Child and Adolescent Counselling
Introduces the theory and practice of counselling in school-based settings and fosters student development of rudimentary counselling and psychotherapy skills for school-based service delivery.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open to students in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 686       Counselling Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics
Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 686 and Applied Psychology 686 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 691       Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics
Applied course in program planning, design, and evaluation for counselling contexts.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; Q(1.5S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 691 and Applied Psychology 691 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 692       Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 692 and Applied Psychology 692 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 693       Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 693 and Applied Psychology 693 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 694       Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(1S-3)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 694 and Applied Psychology 694 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED  IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 695       Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics
Supervised counselling field experience.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-3)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 695 and Applied Psychology 695 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to students in the Counselling Psychology program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED  IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 698       Pre-Master's Internship in School and Applied Child Psychology
This 1200 hour internship requires the integration and application of the full range of school psychology competencies and domains within an approved setting.
Course Hours: 6 units; F
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Training Director.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 698 and Applied Psychology 698 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to students in the MEd or MSc in School and Applied Child Psychology programs.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Note: 700-level courses are normally available only to students in the doctoral program.

 
Educational Psychology 701       Advanced Research Design, Psychometrics and Statistics in Applied Psychology
Provides intensive exposure to sophisticated quantitative techniques relevant to research design, psychometrics, and statistics such as structural equation modelling (SEM), item-response theory (IRT), and hierarchical linear modelling (HLM).
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 607.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 701 and Applied Psychology 701 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 702       Advanced Theories in Measurement
This advanced seminar course focuses on a variety of topics and issues related to measurement in the social, educational, and behavioural sciences. As we progress through the course, we will cover topics critical to measurement; including principles of scale development (e.g., item writing, scaling), and validity theory (e.g., construct representation and validation). This course is strongly recommended for anyone planning to pursue applied, clinical, or research studies/careers involving the use of tests and/or measures.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 607.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 703       Advanced Seminar in Applied Psychology
Doctoral seminar on issues in applied psychology. Dissertation development.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 703 and Applied Psychology 703 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 705       Advanced Seminar in Special Education I
Advanced study of theoretical, empirical, and practical issues affecting individuals with exceptional learning needs.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 661.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 705 and Applied Psychology 705 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 709       Advanced Seminar in Applied Learning and Developmental Psychology I
Advanced study of theory and practice in human development and learning.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 709 and Applied Psychology 709 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 731       Advanced Clinical Supervision in Applied Psychology
Provides students with formal training in clinical supervision with the intent of raising an awareness of supervision models, as well as a conceptual framework and vocabulary for thinking through their supervision practice.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 731 and Applied Psychology 731 will not be allowed.  
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.  
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Educational Psychology 732       Advanced Seminar in School and Applied Child Psychology
Seminar series that links theory and research with practice in the school psychology domains of professional competence.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 732 and Applied Psychology 732 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 741       Advanced Professional Skills and Issues
Focuses on providing knowledge and developing skills in the areas of consultation, supervision, and program development and evaluation across the lifespan.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 741 and Applied Psychology 741 will not be allowed.
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Educational Psychology 742       Advanced Practicum in Counselling
Advanced practicum in counselling psychology, and related seminars.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(2-7)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 742 and Applied Psychology 742 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Counselling Psychology program
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 760       Evidenced-Based Consultation for Intervention
Develops advanced problem-solving consultation skills as an indirect service delivery model. Through role play and consultative work in clinic and/or school settings, students gain hands-on experience in problem identification, problem analysis, plan development/implementation, and plan evaluation/recycling.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Educational Psychology 761       Advanced Doctoral Practicum in Clinical Assessment and Supervision
Provides opportunities to apply and develop clinical knowledge and skill as well as best-practice approaches to supervision.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 762       Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention
Builds advanced understanding of neuropsychological approaches to assessment and intervention and the use of the cognitive hypothesis testing model to formulate and test hypotheses.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology.
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Educational Psychology 764       Advanced Research Statistics
Provides instruction in advanced statistical methods. Topics include, but are not limited to, multilevel/growth curve modelling, structural equation modelling, and topics related to the measurement of growth and change and the use of advanced statistical software.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology.
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Educational Psychology 766       School-Based Practicum
This advanced practicum will provide students with specialized assessment, intervention, analysis, and strategies in school settings under the supervision of registered school psychologists.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in Educational Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 788       Pre-Doctoral Internship in Counselling Psychology
The internship is a full-time commitment over the course of one calendar year or half-time over the course of two consecutive calendar years. The full-time and half-time experiences each provide, at a minimum, 1,600 hours of supervised experience in an approved clinical setting. Practical application of theories and interventions pertaining to individual and group, couple, or family counselling as well as assessment, consultation, and supervision. Experience in addressing a variety of professional issues.
Course Hours: 6 units; F
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Training Director.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 788 and Applied Psychology 788 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open to students enrolled in the PhD program in Counselling Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 792       Advanced Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 792 and Applied Psychology 792 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 793       Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 793 and Applied Psychology 793 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Educational Psychology 794       Advanced Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(1S-3)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 794 and Applied Psychology 794 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 795       Advanced Practicum: Selected Topics
Supervised counselling and school and applied child psychology field experience intended to enhance the professional practice skills of students.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-3)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 795 and Applied Psychology 795 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Educational Psychology 798       Pre-Doctoral Internship in School and Applied Child Psychology
The internship is a full-time commitment over the course of one calendar year or half-time over the course of two consecutive calendar years. The full-time and half-time experiences each provide, at a minimum, 1,600 hours of supervised experience involving the theory and practice of evaluations, consultation, interventions, research, and related activities within an approved school, clinic, or other human service agency.
Course Hours: 6 units; F
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Training Director.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 798 and Applied Psychology 798 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to doctoral students in School and Applied Child Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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