CSUEB Catalog 2008-2009: Educational Psychology (Undergraduate)

Educational Psychology

	Department Information
	Special Education Option: Liberal Studies
	Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Allied Studies
Office: Art and Education Bldg. 369
Phone: (510) 885-3011


Professors Jacki L. Anderson, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Ann Halvorsen, Ed.D. University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco State University R. Greg Jennings, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley J. Dan Romero, Ph.D. University of New Mexico Arthurlene G. Towner, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco State University Associate Professors John M. Davis (Chair), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Rolla Lewis, Ed.D. University of San Francisco Janet P. Logan, Ph.D. University of Wyoming Terry Soo-Hoo, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professors Wendi J.Y. Cheng, Ph.D. University of Michigan Randi Cowdery, Ph.D. Loma Linda University Oanh Kim Tran, Ph.D. University of Oregon Steven L. Williams, Ph.D. University of Oregon Lecturers Billye D. Brown, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco State University Maureen P. Kennedy, B.A. Saint Mary's College

Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

Special Education Option: Liberal Studies

The department offers the core requirements for the Special Education Option in Liberal Studies, Area VII (see the Liberal Studies section for a full description of the Liberal Studies major; see Educational Psychology in the graduate section for descriptions of 5000-level courses).

Core Requirements (16 units)
(See the Educational Psychology chapter in the graduate section of this catalog for course descriptions.)


	EPSY 5021 Introduction to Educating all Students in Diverse Classrooms (4) EPSY 5125 Educational Practices: Mild-Moderate Disabilities (4) EPSY 5126 Special Education Law and Program Design (4) EPSY 5136 Educational Practices: Moderate-Severe Disabilities (4)

While the department offers primarily graduate courses, it also offers the following courses for undergraduates who are interested in Counseling, Clinical Child Psychology, and Educational Psychology. Seniors interested in transitioning to a master's degree program in any of these areas may want to consider applying for graduate credit while still an undergraduate (see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter). Courses listed at the 5000 and 6000 level under Educational Psychology in the Graduate section of this catalog may also be taken for graduate credit with the same approved petition, but instructor's approval is required prior to registration.

Undergraduate Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is EPSY.
1001	Career Planning for College Students (2) For students who are unclear about their career goals. Discussion, individual and small group activities designed to increase students' self-knowledge in terms of interests, abilities, and values, as well as information about the world of work and effective decision making techniques. Credit/No Credit only. Not applicable to General Education-Breadth Requirements.
2300	Strategies for Lifespan Mental Health (4) Utilizing theory and research from mental health disciplines to develop strategies for maintaining psychological health and peak performance over the lifespan. The impact of relationships, self-concept, cognitions, emotions, spirituality, body image, and diverse cultural identities on mental health.
3999	Issues in Educational Psychology (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in educational psychology. May be repeated for credit when content varies.