Educational Counseling
Chair, Department of Educational Counseling: Rosemary
Barrow,
Ed.D.
Educational Counseling
Faculty:
James Hertel, Ph.D.
Deanna Pledge, Ph.D.
NOTE: In the following course listings (1c) = 1.0 course
or 3 semester hours
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 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 courses)
(Prerequisite: 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.
