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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the major career paths in psychology. Students will briefly reviw the components of the fields of neuropsychology, child psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, forensic psychology and case management, as well as the employment requirements in these fields. Students will also begin to prepare for specialization in their chosen field through class exercises and practical research in these fields. The field of cross cultural studies and their implications in mental health careers will also be addressed. Note: Prerequisite courses may be taken conjointly, at the discretion of the Program Director.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce current views of cognitive psychology and will examine theoretical models explaining cognition and its developmental and social aspects. Topics include attention, human learning, organization of knowledge, perception, problem solving and decision making. Special emphasis will be placed on memory processes and cognitive mapping. The course will also analyze various models of the information processing and will include the development of artificial intelligence. The effects of cultural and ethnic differences will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the evolution of theory and methods in psychology. An analysis of early philosophical roots as well as the bases and growth of psychology as a science are explored. Current psychological trends and fields of study are also examined. Cultural influences and contributions are incorporated.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the current views, experiences and general principles of the reading process as it relates to education, learning and child development. Given the culturally diverse constituency of public school classrooms, students will acquire an understanding of phonological vs. idiographic languages. How children in early childhood become literate and techniques for aiding children to become both motivated and involved in their own learning are integral topics in the course. Discussions on effective teaching methods to enable children to communicate appropriately using reading and writing will also take place as well as an overview of current practices and materials for use in reading classes. This program will place emphasis on the use of phonics and whole word reading as a means of acquiring proficient decoding skills. A principal objective of this course is to provide students with a conceptual framework of cortical organization. The model will incorporate principles of neuroscience theory and research, as they relate to the science of reading.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an expansion of EDUE 102. Current views and general principles of reading as a process as related to education, learning and child development are presented. The importance of understanding reading as a process of engagement in decoding of words and comprehension or construction of meaning is stressed. The use of phonics and whole word reading as a means of acquiring proficient decoding, fluency and comprehension skills is presented. The effects of cultural diversity and learning styles on reading performance are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the utilization of scientifically based reading research to address prevention, identification and remediation of reading performance problems. A major objective of the course is to identify appropriate methods/techniques and materials to enhance reading performance and comprehension, and remediate reading problems in a culturally diverse classroom. Prescription and the utilization of these techniques and materials are the focus of this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to aid future educators in the recognition, assessment and diagnosis of reading problems. Neuroanatomical correlates and areas of cortical disturbance, based on radiological studies will be presented. A review of child sequential development skills and the use of appropriate techniques and materials to increase reading abilities and comprehension will also be a major objective of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the recognition and remediation of reading problems in children from different cultural backgrounds. Common learning disorders encountered in classroom teaching will be covered. These disorders include communication disorders, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Students will also acquire an understanding of the problems presented by communication disorders in special populations (e.g., children, bilinguals). The concept of cerebral asymmetry and its importance in cognitive processing and language functioning
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3.00 Credits
A field experience in a multi-cultural classroom environment for students completing the Reading Endorsement requirements. Under the supervision of a qualified instructor, students will obtain practical experience in increasing reading performance of students. Appropriate strategies and educational resources to address prevention, identification and remediation of reading difficulties are emphasized (45 hours of field experience required).
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the associated traditions, customs and ceremonies of world acknowledged religions. Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam are among the major religions that will be surveyed in this reading intensive course.
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3.00 Credits
Application of techniques and methods of instruction in an elementary science curriculum. Students will cover such topics as educational philosophies, methods that children from different cultural backgrounds prefer in learning science, through hands on activities and thinking skills for improved interest in science and a discussion on science resources available to educators. A heavy emphasis will be placed on laboratory activities to promote experimentation in the scientific method. Modern techniques for accelerated learning based on psychological theories, will be presented.
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