University of Calgary : 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 heading Educational Research (EDER).

Graduate Courses

Students must be admitted into a graduate program in Educational Psychology or receive consent of Graduate Programs in Education to enrol in these courses.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 602 and any of Educational Psychology 681, Applied Psychology 602 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 601 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 604 and any of Educational Psychology 603, Educational Psychology 614 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 603 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 606 and Applied Psychology 606 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 608 and either Applied Psychology 608 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 608 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 609 and either Educational Psychology 605 or Applied Psychology 605 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 611 and Applied Psychology 611 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 612

Research Methods in School Psychology

Advanced study of research methods for use in applied psychology and education.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 614

Ethics in Professional Psychology

Ethical, legal, and professional knowledge to inform practice in educational, counselling, and mental health contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 614 and any of Educational Psychology 603, Educational Psychology 604 or Applied Psychology 603 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 615 and Applied Psychology 615 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 616 and either Applied Psychology 616 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 613 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 617 and Applied Psychology 617 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 618 and either Educational Psychology 607 or Applied Psychology 607 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 619 and Applied Psychology 619 will not be allowed.

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): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

Educational Psychology 623

Theory in Counselling

History and systems involved in counselling psychology and client change.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 623 and Applied Psychology 623 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 625 and Applied Psychology 625 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 627 and either Educational Psychology 626 or Applied Psychology 627 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 629

Theory and Applications: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 629 and Applied Psychology 629 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 631 and either Educational Psychology 630 or Applied Psychology 631 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 632 and either Applied Psychology 632 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 627 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 633

Career Counselling

Laboratory and field experiences in career counselling.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 631 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 633 and either Applied Psychology 633 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 623 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 634 and either Applied Psychology 634 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 629 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology or Educational Research.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 635 and Applied Psychology 635 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 636 and either Applied Psychology 636 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 625 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 638 and either Applied Psychology 638 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 615 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 639 and Applied Psychology 639 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 641 and Applied Psychology 641 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 643 and Applied Psychology 643 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 646 and either Applied Psychology 646 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 631 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 648 and either Applied Psychology 648 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 633 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 650

Family and Social Bases of Behaviour

Examines theoretical perspectives and contemporary research on socialization processes in childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on family and peer interpersonal relations. Students will explore the connections between family and the education system including parent involvement in schools.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 650 and Applied Psychology 650 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 651 and Applied Psychology 651 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 689 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 652 and either Educational Psychology 667 or Applied Psychology 652 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 653

Professional Practice of School Psychology

Focuses 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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.

Educational Psychology 654

Neurobiological and Developmental Bases of Learning and Behaviour

Examines the field of cognitive neuroscience from an assessment framework. It explores the evolving understanding of neurobehavioural disorders and testing techniques and practices now available to assess neuropsychological characteristics in both clinical and research settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 654 and Applied Psychology 654 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 656 and Applied Psychology 656 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 657 and Applied Psychology 657 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 658 and Applied Psychology 658 will not be allowed.

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(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 665 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 660 and Applied Psychology 660 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 661 and Applied Psychology 661 will not be allowed.

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(2-15)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 614, 665, 659, and 669 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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(2-15)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 662 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 664 and either Applied Psychology 664 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 635 will not be allowed.

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(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Corequisite(s): Educational Psychology 653.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 667 and either Educational Psychology 652 or Applied Psychology 667 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 668 and either Applied Psychology 668 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 681 will not be allowed.

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(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 665 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.

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, 626, 630, 638, 642, 646, 648, and 664.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 670 and either Applied Psychology 670 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 693 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 671 and Applied Psychology 671 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 672 and either Applied Psychology 672 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 641 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 673 and Applied Psychology 673 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 674 and Applied Psychology 674 will not be allowed.

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 651, 654, and 657 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 675 and Applied Psychology 675 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Psychology 676

Practicum in Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Assessment

A supervised practicum in social, emotional, and behavioural assessment. Students will undertake comprehensive social, emotional, and behavioural assessment with children and youth presenting with various developmental disorders. Students will undertake this practicum experience within the Werklund School of Education's Integrated Educational Services office (ISE).
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 674 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 676 and Applied Psychology 676 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 677 and Applied Psychology 677 will not be allowed.

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 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 678 and either Applied Psychology 678 or Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 661 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 679 and Applied Psychology 679 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 680

Counselling Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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

Educational Psychology 681

Theories and Skills of Counselling

An introduction to the major theories of counselling as well as counselling micro-skills and interviewing skills.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 681 and Educational Psychology 602 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 682

Special Topics: Counselling

Graduate Seminar: Special Topics.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
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

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology or consent of Graduate Programs in Education.

Educational Psychology 684

Advanced Seminar in the Domains of School Psychology Leadership and Function in the Schools

Provides an advanced study of the domains and functions of school and applied child psychologists. Constituting the final course within the MEd program, students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and competency in the ten domains identified by the National Association of School Psychologists as central to the school psychology profession. For each of the ten domains, students will complete a case study requiring the integration of theory, research, and skills.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MEd program with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
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.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.

Educational Psychology 686

Counselling Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 686 and Applied Psychology 686 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 687

Developmental Psychopathology

An examination of the history of psychopathology and abnormal psychology, and the DSM-V. An empirical and theoretical scope will be used to approach childhood disorders including issues with classification, etiology, and developmental course.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 687 and Educational Psychology 651 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 688

Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behaviour

A survey of cognitive development in the first two decades of life. Topics may include biological bases of cognition, perception, memory, motivation, emotion, learning, language and motor.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.

Educational Psychology 689

Cognitive Assessment

A focus on the history, theory and practice of cognitive assessment. This course also focuses on report writing and multicultural assessment within the context of cognitive evaluation.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 653 and 654 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 689 and either Educational Psychology 665 or 657 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 690

School-based Intervention and Consultation

An exploration of school systems, evidence-based interventions, and theories of consultation.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 696 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 690 and either Educational Psychology 658 or 683 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 691 and Applied Psychology 691 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 692

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 692 and Applied Psychology 692 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 693

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology or Educational Research.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 693 and Applied Psychology 693 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 694

Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 694 and Applied Psychology 694 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Psychology 695

Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Supervised counselling field experience.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in Counselling Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 695 and Applied Psychology 695 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Psychology 696

Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Assessment and Intervention

A focus on the assessment and intervention of children and youth who exhibit significant social, emotional, and behavioural needs in school and community settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 602 or 681 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 696 and any of Educational Psychology 660, 669 or 674 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 697

Practicum in Academic and Cognitive Assessment

With a focus on academic and cognitive functioning, this practicum provides supervised experience to develop competencies aligned with the practice of school psychology including consultation, assessment, and intervention.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 652, 654, 687, and 689 and admission to a graduate program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 697 and Educational Psychology 662 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Psychology 698

Pre-Master's Internship in School and Applied Child Psychology

Within this 1200-hour full-time internship, master's level interns will have opportunities to demonstrate under supervision their ability to apply their knowledge to develop specific skills needed for effective school psychological service delivery and integrate competencies that address various domains of professional preparation and practice in school psychology.
Course Hours: 6 units; F
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MEd program with specialization in School and Applied Psychology and consent of the Training Director.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 698 and Applied Psychology 698 will not be allowed.
Notes: All MEd coursework must be completed before starting the internship.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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 618 and admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 701 and Applied Psychology 701 will not be allowed.

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 618 and admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 703

Advanced Seminar in Applied Psychology

Doctoral seminar on issues in applied psychology. Dissertation development.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 703 and Applied Psychology 703 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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 and admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 705 and Applied Psychology 705 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 709 and Applied Psychology 709 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 731 and Applied Psychology 731 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 732 and Applied Psychology 732 will not be allowed.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 741 and Applied Psychology 741 will not be allowed.

Educational Psychology 742

Advanced Practicum in Counselling

Advanced practicum in counselling psychology, and related seminars.

Course Hours: 6 units; F(2-7)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology with specialization in Counselling Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 742 and Applied Psychology 742 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.

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(2-15)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.

Educational Psychology 763

School- and Clinical-based Interventions

Introduces behavioural, social, emotional, and counselling interventions with a particular focus on their application to school and clinical settings for use with children and adolescents.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Educational Psychology 685 and admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.

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(2-15)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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): Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Psychology with specialization in Counselling Psychology and consent of the Training Director.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 788 and Applied Psychology 788 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Psychology 792

Advanced Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 792 and Applied Psychology 792 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 793

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 793 and Applied Psychology 793 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Psychology 794

Advanced Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 794 and Applied Psychology 794 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 795 and Applied Psychology 795 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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): Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Psychology with specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology and consent of the Training Director.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Psychology 798 and Applied Psychology 798 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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