| Course/Module Descriptions |
| This
is a list of courses / modules undertaken to fulfill the course requirements for
the MA and PhD degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, USA. |
Evaluation
Courses |
| Principles
and Methods of Evaluation - Dr.
Jane Schleisman |
| |
Introductory
course in program evaluation; planning an evaluation study, collecting
and analyzing information, reporting results; overview of the field
of program evaluation. |
| Evaluation
Problems - Dr.
Stuart Yeh |
| |
Individually
directed study of an issue in the theory or practice of program evaluation. |
| Evaluation
Internship - Dr.
Stuart Yeh |
| |
Hands-on
experience in conducting a program evaluation in a real-world setting
under supervision of an evaluation professional. |
| Cost
and Economic Analysis in Educational Evaluation - Dr.
Darrell Lewis |
| Ethical
Issues and Program Evaluation - Dr.
Laura Bloomberg |
| |
Colloquium |
| Evaluation
Problems - Dr.
Frances Lawrenz |
| Participatory
Evaluation - Dr.
Vanessa McKendall |
| |
Colloquium |
| Evaluation
Colloquium: Psychological Foundations |
| |
Informal
seminar of faculty and advanced students interested in the issues
and problems of program evaluation. |
Statistics
Courses |
| Introduction
to Computer Operations and Data Analysis in Education and Related
Fields - Dr. Ernest Davenport |
| |
Introductory
computer literacy course to familiarize students with personal computers
and computing resources at the University. Applications include electronic
communications, spreadsheets, graphical presentation, and data analysis. |
| Introductory
Statistical Methods - Dr. Joan Garfield |
| |
Application
of statistical concepts/procedures. Graphs, numerical summaries. Normal
distribution, correlation/regression analyses, probability, statistical
inferences for one or two samples. Hypothesis tests, Chi-square tests.
Conceptual understanding/application of statistics. |
| Matrix
Algebra for Statistical Modeling - Dr. Michael Rodriguez |
| |
Linear/matrix
algebra, including vector operations, applications to multivariate
statistics. Procedures for solving systems of linear equations. Geometry
of vectors/matrices. Focuses on regression and regression diagnostics
in a matrix framework. Uses SPSS MATRIX language. |
| Statistical
Methods I: Probability and Inference - Dr. Michael Harwell |
| |
Advanced
theory, derivations of quantitative statistics. Descriptive statistics,
probability, normal distribution. One-/two-sample hypothesis tests,
confidence intervals. One-way analysis of variance, follow up tests. |
| Statistical
Methods II: Regression and the General Linear Model - Dr. Michael Harwell |
| |
Analysis
of variance designs (two-/three-way), repeated measures, correlation,
simple/multiple regression methods, non-parametric procedures, multivariate
analyses. |
| Advanced
Multiple Regression Analysis - Dr. Ernest Davenport |
| |
General
linear model used as a context for regression. Matrix algebra, multiple
regression, path analysis, polynomial regression, standardized regression,
stepwise solutions, analysis of variance, weighted least squares,
and logistic regression. |
| Survey
Data Analysis - Dr. Michael Rodriguez |
| Nonparametric
Statistics in Education - Dr. Michael Harwell |
Measurement
Courses |
| Principles
of Educational and Psychological Measurement - Dr. Michael Rodriguez |
| |
Concepts,
principles, and methods in educational/psychological measurement.
Reliability, validity, item analysis, scores, score reports (e.g.,
grades). Modern measurement theories, including item response theory
and generalizability theory. Emphasizes construction, interpretation,
use, and evaluation of assessments regarding achievement, aptitude,
interests, attitudes, personality, and exceptionality. |
| Advanced
Measurement: Theory and Application - Dr. Mark Davison |
| |
Generalizability
theory, item response theory, factor models for test items, binomial
model. Application to problems of designing, linking assessments.
Includes a computer lab. |
| Independent
Study in Educational Measurement - Dr. Michael Rodriguez |
Research
Methods Courses |
| Qualitative
Methods in Educational Psychology - Dr. Frances Lawrenz |
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Introduction
to qualitative methods of inquiry. Contrasting different research
traditions (e.g., case study, phenomenology, ethnography, social interactionism,
critical theory). Practice with field notes, observations, and interviewing.
Use of NVIVO to track/code data. |
| Survey
Design, Sampling, and Implementation - Dr. Michael Rodriguez |
| |
Survey
methods, including mail, phone, and Web-based/e-mail surveys. Principles
of measurement, constructing questions/forms, pilot testing, sampling,
data analysis, reporting. Students develop a survey proposal and a
draft survey, pilot the survey, and develop sampling/data analysis
plans. |
| Research and Issues in Psychological Foundations of Education
- Dr. Jay Samuels |
| |
Presentation/critique
of faculty/student research. |
| Introduction
to Research in Educational Psychology and Human Development - Dr. Jay Samuels |
| |
Designing/conducting
a research study. Reviewing literature, formulating research problem,
using different approaches to gather data, managing/analyzing data,
reporting results. |
| Advanced
Research Methodologies in Education - Dr. Michael Harwell |
| |
Quantitative
research methods, including models of scientific inquiry, role of
theories/research design, role of measurement error in quantitative
data-based inference, and qualitative methods of inquiry. Focuses
on advanced quantitative/qualitative methodologies used in methodologically-oriented
studies in educational measurement, evaluation, and stats. |
| Research
Problems in Educational Psychology - Dr. Robert Tennyson |
| |
Research
methodology, techniques, and literature. Students participate in formulating/executing
research proposal. |
| Research Processes in Psychological Foundations of Education - Dr. Anthony Pellegrini |
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Advanced
examination of research processes in educational psychology. Invited
faculty discuss specific research designs. Students refine/implement
research projects and present them in class. |
Educational
Technology Courses |
| Psychology
of Instruction and Technology - Dr. Robert Tennyson |
| |
Introduction
to adult learning and instructional design. Application of core foundational
knowledge to development of effective learning environments for adults.
Topics include philosophy, learning theories, instructional models,
development and experience, individual differences, evaluation, assessment,
and technology. |
| Psychology
of Instruction and Technology - Dr. Robert Tennyson |
| |
Seminar
including, but not limited to, learning and instructional theories,
advanced and emerging technologies, and measurement and evaluation. |
| Integrating
Technology in K-12 International Schools - Dr. Robert Tennyson |
| Planning
for K-12 Technology Design and Integration - Dr.
Joan Hughes |
Additional
Courses |
| Problem
Solving and Decision Making - Dr. Judith Puncochar |
| |
Strategies,
rules, methods, and other cognitive components involved in problem
solving and decision making, implications for educational practices,
and applied domains. |
| Cognition and Learning - Dr. Robert Tennyson |
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Advanced
study in critical analysis and application of contemporary psychological
theory and research in cognition and learning for education. |
| History
and Systems of Psychology: Landmark Issues in Educational Psychology
- Dr. Jay Samuels |
| |
Critical
issues in learning and cognition, statistics and measurement, counseling,
school psychology, social psychology of education, and special education. |
| Independent
Study in Educational Psychology - Dr. Robert Tennyson |
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Self-directed
study in areas not covered by regular courses. Specific program of
study is jointly determined by student and advising faculty member. |
| Social
and Personality Influences on Education - Dr.
Joel Fredrickson |
| International
Education and Development - Dr.
Michael Paige |
| Colloquium
Series in Psychological Foundations - Dr. Jay Samuels |