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Welcome
to the Educational & Developmental Psychology Home Page
The Educational & Developmental Psychology program at Andrews University
is housed in the Department of Educational
& Counseling Psychology. Educational and developmental psychologists
are involved in the following settings: community programs for young
children, adolescents, or the elderly; family life education; training
programs in business and industry; early childhood education programs;
special education centers; research related to schools and to human
growth and development; the construction, administration, and evaluation
of tests; student residence-halls directors; and classroom teaching
at elementary, secondary, and higher education levels.
This curriculum provides the foundational requirements for the EdS
in School Psychology. Students who wish to qualify for school psychologist
licensure should consult with their adviser before formulating their
program.
Each student in the Educational and Developmental Psychology program
selects an emphasis in either educational or developmental psychology.
MA
-Educational Psychology - Instructional Psychology Emphasis
This emphasis is specifically designed for teachers who wish to expand
their understanding of the teaching and learning process. It is also
recommended for those students who plan to continue in an Ed.S in School
Psychology program. The courses are designed to assist the teacher and
others who wish to broaden their understanding of the learner and learning
environments. This emphasis is of interest to teachers who wish to renew
their certification or move up on the salary scale and at the same time
improve their understanding of children and how they learn.
|
Concentration |
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18
Credits |
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| EDPC514 |
Psychology
of Learning |
3 |
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| EDPC515 |
Psychological Development B The Growth Years |
3 |
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| EDPC525 |
Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
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| EDPC540 |
Behavioral and Emotional Problems of Children |
3 |
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| EDCI565 |
Improving
Instruction |
3 |
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| EDPC644 |
Psychological
Testing |
3 |
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Foundations/Research/Statistics |
9
Credits |
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| EDFN500 |
Philosophical
Foundations of Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM505 |
Research
Methods in Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM611 |
Applied
Statistics in Education and Psychology I |
3 |
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Electives |
Credits |
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| 3 credits to be chosen in consultation with an advisor. It is presumed
that these courses will assist in the understanding of the learner
and/or the learning environment. |
3 |
MA
-Educational Psychology - Research Emphiasis
The MA program in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Research
is designed for those interested in applying research and statistical
principles for solving problems in educational, psychological and social
settings. Graduates of the program may be consultants in research agencies,
instructors in colleges and universities, and/or pursue doctoral degrees
in research, statistics, measurement and evaluation.
|
Concentration |
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15
Credits |
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| EDRM604 |
Design
and Analysis of Educational and Psychological Surveys |
3 |
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| EDRM605
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Qualitative
Research Methods in Education and Psychology |
3 |
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| EDRM612 |
Applied
Statistics in Education and Psychology II |
3 |
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| EDRM613 |
Applied Statistics in Education and Psychology III |
3 |
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| EDPC699 |
Thesis |
3 |
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|
Foundations/Research/Statistics |
9
Credits |
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| EDFN500 |
Philosophical
Foundations of Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM505 |
Research
Methods in Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM611 |
Applied
Statistics in Education and Psychology I |
3 |
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Educational
Psychology Core |
9
Credits |
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| EDPC514 |
Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| EDPC520 |
Psychological Development -The Life Span |
3 |
| EDPC644 |
Psychological Testing
|
3 |
MA
- Educational Psychology - Developmental Psychology Emphasis
This emphasis is aimed at those who wish to specialize in the area
of human development. It is of interest to people who wish to work in
children or adult facilities or community colleges and desire a strong
psychological understanding of development. Graduates from this program
also go on to do a doctorate in Educational Psychology, Developmental
Psychology or School Psychology.
|
Concentration |
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18
Credits |
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| EDPC514 |
Psychology
of Learning |
3 |
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| EDPC515 |
Psychological
Development B The Growth Years |
3 |
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| EDPC516 |
Psychology
of Character Development |
3 |
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| EDPC605 |
Psychological
Development- Adulthood and aging |
3 |
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| EDPC676 |
Theories
of Personality |
3 |
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|
Foundations/Research/Statistics |
9
Credits |
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| EDFN500 |
Philosophical
Foundations of Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM505 |
Research
Methods in Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM611 |
Applied
Statistics in Education and Psychology I |
3 |
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Electives |
Credits |
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Students, choose two courses from the following EDPC525, EDPC540,EDPC554,
EDCI565 or EDPC625 OR choose one and write a thesis.
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6 |
MA
- Educational Psychology - General Emphasis
This program provides a broad perspective of this field with emphasis
on learning, development, testing, and research. The General Emphasis
allows one to choose the areas in where they wished to develop individual
strengths. These areas are presented in depth through varied instructional
modes. This program is designed to train graduate students to become
college instructors, educational consultants, or researchers in the
field of Educational Psychology.
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Educational
Psychology Core |
9
Credits |
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| EDPC 514 |
Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| EDPC 520 |
Psychological
Development B The Life Span I |
3 |
| EDPC 644 |
Psychological Testing |
3 |
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Foundations/Research/Statistics |
9
Credits |
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| EDFN500 |
Philosophical
Foundations of Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM505 |
Research
Methods in Education and Psychology |
3 |
| EDRM611 |
Applied
Statistics in Education and Psychology I |
3 |
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Electives |
Credits |
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| *12
credits by advisement, limited to courses from the above emphases,
EDPC course, or courses in instruction from the School of Education.
Three credits may be fulfilled by writing a thesis. |
12 |
Faculty
Jimmy
Kijai, PhD, Professor of Research
and Statistical Methodology + Program Coordinator
Elvin Gabriel, EdD,
Associate Professor of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Ron Coffen, PhD, Associate Professor of Educational and
Counseling Psychology
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