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Chair: Rosemary Barrow, Ed.D.

Educational Counseling Faculty:
James Hertel, Ph.D.

NOTE: In the following course listings,(1c) = 1.0 course credit = 1.0 course.

Educational Counseling Courses
EDC 121: Psychology of Adjustment
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: PSY 111S)
Students in the course develop an informed perspective on their psychological adjustment. Relationships, values, health and personal history are studied.

EDC 219: Adolescent Psychology
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
A study of the development and behavior of persons from age 12 through adolescence with emphasis on physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth and development.

EDC 232: The Adult Years
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: PSY111S)
A survey of the period from late adolescence to old age. Special attention is given to "crisis points" in normal development. Psychosocial factors in the development of women are emphasized.

EDC 280: Topics in Educational Counseling
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth in other courses.

EDC 355: Psychological Testing and Personality Assessment
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: 3.0 PSY courses and MAT 207M)
This course covers the basic concepts for describing and evaluating standardized tests, including reliability, validity, norms and standard scores. These concepts are then used to evaluate a number of representative tests in different areas: intelligence, interests, aptitude and personality. Students also take and score some of these standard tests.

EDC 359: Counseling I
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: PSY 317 or 320 and 3.0 PSY elective courses)
Introductory course in clinical counseling psychology. Discussion and assessment of a variety of counseling and therapeutic approaches for adjustment problems and mental disorders. Review of taped practice interviews under supervision of instructor.

EDC 380: Topics in Educational Counseling
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth in other courses.

EDC 381: Service Learning
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: at least 2.0 courses with a PSY prefix)
In order to meet course requirements, students perform seven hours per week (in a 15-week semester) of direct service with a community agency. Students provide assistance to agency staff in the delivery of services and gain exposure to the community agency and issues associated with that agency. In addition, students have the opportunity to observe and/or apply basic psychological theories.

EDC 404: Group Procedures
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: EDC 359 or permission of instructor)
An in-depth exposure to experiential learning through small group experiences. For trainees in psychology who want to develop skills in facilitating groups for persons in therapy or work settings. Review of taped practice groups under supervision of instructor.

EDC 481: Internship
(2.0 courses)
(Prerequisites: psychology major; 3.0 other 300-level PSY courses; PSY 320 and EDC 359 recommended)
Students complete 210 hours of work in an agency or institution as a contributing member of the staff. Student carries on as wide a range of duties as she is qualified to execute under the direct supervision of a professional in the agency or institution.