The Department of Educational Psychology offers undergraduate courses in cognitive and developmental sciences, measurement, research, evaluation and statistics, school psychology, school counseling, and community counseling. These courses are for students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in the School of Education and for interested students in other schools and colleges. Undergraduates may not major or minor in educational psychology.
Educational Psychology also offers a minor in Counseling to undergraduates from other majors, such as Psychology, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Communication, and other areas in which students are interested in developing counseling skills.
The Department of Educational Psychology prepares graduate students for a variety of clinical, research, and teaching professions at the master’s or doctoral level.
The Master of Science in Educational Psychology is designed to serve those who want to increase their understanding of human behavior from conception through adulthood, research and evaluation of learning, and development in informal and formal educational settings. The program permits concentrations in School Counseling, Community Counseling, School Psychology, Cognitive and Developmental Sciences, and Educational Statistics and Measurement. The Department also offers certification sequences to qualify students as school psychologists and school counselors.
The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology is to prepare psychologists, researchers and educational professionals to effectively work on the unique challenges of promoting education, learning, and mental health in urban environments. The four areas of emphasis in the doctoral program are Counseling Psychology, Cognitive and Developmental Sciences, Educational Statistics and Measurement, and School Psychology.
The Counseling Psychology and School Psychology specializations at the master’s and doctoral level are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Programs
- Children's Mental Health for School Professionals, Graduate Certificate
- Counseling, Minor
- Educational Psychology, MS: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Educational Psychology, MS: Cognitive and Developmental Sciences
- Educational Psychology, MS: Educational Statistics and Measurement
- Educational Psychology, MS: School Counseling
- Educational Psychology, MS: School Psychology
- Educational Psychology, PhD: School Psychology
- Educational Psychology, PhD: Cognitive and Developmental Sciences
- Educational Psychology, PhD: Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology, PhD: Educational Statistics and Measurement
- Multicultural Knowledge of Mental Health Practices, Graduate Certificate
- School Counseling, Graduate Certificate
- School Psychology, EdS
- Trauma Informed Care, Graduate Certificate (School of Education, Department of Educational Psychology)
Counseling Courses
COUNS 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 403 Overview of Counseling Skills
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An applied course which introduces students to the basic interpersonal skills required in the counseling process. Designed for students interested in counseling and related fields.
Prerequisites: jr st
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st, cons instr, acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st, cons instr, acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 579 Current Topics in Counseling:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chgin topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 1996, Summer 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 579G Current Topics in Counseling:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chgin topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 1996, Summer 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 600 Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of counseling; systems of counseling; credentialing in community counseling, counseling techniques; behavior modification and behavioral counseling; group processes in counseling.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 600G Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of counseling; systems of counseling; credentialing in community counseling, counseling techniques; behavior modification and behavioral counseling; group processes in counseling.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 602 Introduction to School Counseling
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of school counseling, counseling techniques, systems of counseling, group counseling in schools.
Prerequisites: jr st
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 602G Introduction to School Counseling
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of school counseling, counseling techniques, systems of counseling, group counseling in schools.
Prerequisites: jr st
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 701 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability in Rehabilitation Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Psychological adjustment to disabling conditions by clients and families; case management practices with non-physical disabilities; substance abuse among persons with disabilities.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 601(C)
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 702 Neuroscience and Medical Aspects of Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Neuroscience and medical practices related to emotional and behavioral conditions with emphasis on appropriate intervention strategies.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 704 Multicultural Mental Health Guidelines and Ethics Overview
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic concepts in multicultural psychology and how they interact to shape the individual.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 705 Multicultural Practice: Awareness and Knowledge of Others
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding and knowledge related to mental health practices of individuals from diverse cultural groups.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 710 Counseling: Theory and Issues
3 cr. Graduate.
Counseling theories and issues, associated research, and application of theory to counseling practice.
Prerequisites: grad st; course in learning, human development &/or personality theory.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 711 Foundations in Career Development
3 cr. Graduate.
Educational, psychological, and sociological bases for career development; evolution of career development research; consideration and application of educational-occupational-social information through individual and group counseling approaches.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 714 Essentials of Counseling Practice
3 cr. Graduate.
Experience and practice in basic counseling skills related to the helping process. Analysis of barriers and hazards in the counseling process.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 715 Multicultural Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding the impact of culture on behavior and how to use that knowledge to increase effectiveness in counseling individuals from other cultures.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 714(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 740 Multicultural Mental Health Guidelines for Working with Latinos
3 cr. Graduate.
Information about the Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S. through concepts such as identity, acculturation, language, family values, religion, gender, and social class.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 741 Multicultural Mental Health Guidelines for Working with LGBT Individuals
3 cr. Graduate.
Essential multicultural mental health information as it pertains to the LGBT population in the U.S. Areas related to demographics, historical factors, sociopolitical issues and their influence on mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 742 Multicultural Health Guidelines for Working with Asian Americans
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding and knowledge related to mental health practices of individuals of Asian descent living in the U.S.; demographic, historical, and sociopolitical factors influencing mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 743 Multicultural Mental Health Guidelines for Working with African Americans
3 cr. Graduate.
Multicultural mental health information as it pertains to African Americans in the U.S.; addresses demographics, historical factors, and sociopolitical issues and their impact on mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Summer 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 744 Multicultural Mental Health Guidelines, Working with First Nations Persons
3 cr. Graduate.
Pan-cultural information about the mental health issues facing the First Nations populations in North America.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 745 Multicultural Mental Health Guidelines for Working with Men
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding how the traditionally socialized male gender role affects the lives of men and therapeutic techniques for working with men from a gender sensitive perspective.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 751 Multicultural Considerations in Lifespan Psychopathology
3 cr. Graduate.
Etiology and pathogenesis of mental disorders as they occur throughout the lifespan, with special attention paid to the multicultural influences.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 755 Counseling Pre-Practicum
3 cr. Graduate.
Introductory experience for Master's level counseling students, and is designed to meet the Wisconsin licensing requirement of 100 hours of supervised experience.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710(P), Couns 714(P
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Couns 779 with same topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 764 Supervised Practicum 1 in School Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical, intensive and continuous experience in school settings that utilize counseling personnel.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; Couns 710(P) & 714(P); cons instr; competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 765 Supervised Practicum 1 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical, intensive, and continuous experience in community settings working with professional counseling personnel.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; Couns 710(P) & 714(P); cons instr; competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 774 Trauma Counseling I: Theory and Research
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar examining impact of trauma experience on individuals, groups and communities following a catastrophic event. Explores traumatic events, mental injuries and impact on memory, learning, physical health and dysfunctional behavior.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Couns 774, Nurs 774, OccThpy 774 , and Soc Wrk 774 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 775 Trauma Counseling II: Diagnosis and Treatment
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on diagnosis and assessment instruments as well as intervention and therapeutic techniques used to address trauma issues in counseling acute and chronic traumatized clients.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 774, Nurs 774 , OccThpy 774 or Soc Wrk 774(P), or cons instr.
Course Rules: Couns 775, Nurs 775, OccThpy 775, and Soc Wrk 775 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 776 Supervised Practicum 1 in Rehabilitation Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical, intensive, and continuous experience in settings that utilize rehabilitation counseling personnel.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; Couns 710(P) & 714(P); cons instr; competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 779 Current Topics in Counseling:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakeable with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 790 Research or Thesis
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For graduate students needing to complete master's paper.
Prerequisites: grad st (master's level in Couns/Rehab Couns); cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 799 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For the benefit of graduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 800 Group Counseling Theory
3 cr. Graduate.
Theories of groups, group counseling strategies, group structure, latent structural analysis, and educational methodologies.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710 & 714.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 803 Vocational Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Vocational theories and research; understanding of individual in relation to world of work; understanding of role of assessment in vocational counseling; multicultural vocational research and counseling.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 720; Couns 711 or equiv; Couns 714
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 805 Consultation Strategies for Counselors and School Psychologists
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of consultation models; investigation of intervention strategies; and evaluation of the consultation process.
Prerequisites: 21 grad crs in Ed Psy &/or Couns.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 807 Advanced Counseling Strategies:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Variable content lecture-laboratory class. This course provides an in-depth view of counseling strategies based on the precepts of a particular theoretical model. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 714
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2001.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 810 Counseling in the Schools
3 cr. Graduate.
Exploration of counseling functions in schools. The rationale, scope and nature of school counseling. Theories, techniques and principles of counseling process are emphasized.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710 & 714.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 812 Clinical Studies in Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Problem behaviors that clients bring to the counseling situation; stypical behaviors; techniques by which counselors deal with those behaviors. Emphasis on case material.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710 & 714.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 814 Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Examination of professional, legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of counseling psychology. Introduction to the scientist-practitioner model and the profession of counseling psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st; 21 crs in Couns or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 815 Advanced Multicultural Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Multicultural counseling models and related strategies for professionals working in multicultural educational and community settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 714; Couns 715; Couns 774
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 1999.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 816 Counseling Children and Adolescents
3 cr. Graduate.
This course will describe various counseling issues and strategies applicable to working with children and adolescents in both school and community settings.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Summer 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 819 Group Assessment for Adults
3 cr. Graduate.
This course is designed to prepare students in adult group assessment. Students will become familiar with instruments used in personality, vocational, and interest assessment.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 624; Ed Psy 720
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 820 Counseling Appraisal and Clinical Decision-Making
3 cr. Graduate.
Course will integrate science of psychology with counseling practice in order to promote development of advanced interviewing skills and intake reporting.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 830 Proseminar 1: Introduction to Counseling Psychology; Multiculturalism
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to the profession; multicultural counseling and APA's code of ethics covered in depth.
Prerequisites: grad st, cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 831 Proseminar 2: Psychotherapy Interventions
3 cr. Graduate.
Psychotherapy models and associated techniques.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 840 Psychological Assessment
3 cr. Graduate.
Use of psychological assessment in counseling psychology practice.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 841 Proseminar 4: Vocational Psychology; Social Justice
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced vocational psychology including career theory, career counseling, and social justice.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 850 Proseminar 5: Supervision and Counsultation
3 cr. Graduate.
Provides an introduction to and practice in supervision in counseling psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 860 Capstone-Research in Counseling Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of research trends; examination of critical issues; reports of student research projects.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 873 Fieldwork in Student Personnel Services
3-6 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; major in area & cons instr
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; credit counts toward credit load for Fin Aid and enrollment verification only. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 904 Family Systems Theory, Research, and Practice
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to systems theory, major approaches to family therapy, and the research on family systems concepts, in-session processes, and therapy outcomes.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 917 Supervision of Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
An examination of research and strategies for the supervision of counseling; experience in the actual process of supervision.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 970
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 1998.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 968 Supervised Practicum 2 in School Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised practice in cooperating K-12 school settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; Couns 774(P); cons instr; Sat/Unsat grade only.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 970 Supervised Practicum 2 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3 cr. Graduate.
Practice in cooperating colleges, agencies, and other community settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; Couns 775(P); cons instr; competency req.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 971 Supervised Practicum in Group Counseling
3-9 cr. Graduate.
Controlled practicum in group counseling with cooperating schools, colleges and agencies.
Prerequisites: master's degree in Ed Psy; acceptance by Couns area; letter of recomm from agency or school
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 972 Internship in Counseling I
6 cr. Graduate.
Practical experience in a cooperating school involving counseling procedures. Supervised by qualified staff at the employing unit and by counselor education faculty. Seminar participation required.
Prerequisites: master's degree in Ed Psy with specialization in Couns & writ cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2003, Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Fall 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 974 Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling
3-6 cr. Graduate.
Supervised experience in a public or private rehabilitation agency. Stress on case management and counseling procedures with a variety of clients.
Prerequisites: admis to rehab couns concentration; writ cons instr & agency.
Last Taught: Fall 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 975 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling 3
3 cr. Graduate.
A supervised counseling experience with emphasis on the process and techniques of assessment, individual, and group counseling. Opportunity for consultation and feedback on counseling issues.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; admis to PhD prog in Urban Educ, cons instr.
Course Rules: Sat/Unsat grade only. Retakable to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 976 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling 4
3 cr. Graduate.
A supervised counseling experience with a broad range of clients within a clinical setting. Opportunity for consultation and feedback on counseling issues, and experience at providing supervision of masters' level students.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; admis to PhD prog in Urban Educ; Couns 975(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 977 Advanced Doctoral Practicum in Counseling-5
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced supervised training in specialized areas of counseling psychology: psychological assessment; individual, family, or group therapy; and consultation in outpatient, inpatient, or community mental health settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; admis to PhD program in Urban Ed; Couns 976(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 990 Research or Thesis
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons major professor.
Course Rules: Considered full time for FA purposes.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COUNS 999 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For benefit of doctoral students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: doctoral st & cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
Educational Psychology Courses
ED PSY 100 Learning Skills Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Prerequisites: none. Not open to jr & sr st except as auditors.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 101 Foundations of Academic Success:
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
A variable content course designed to increase retention through self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, study skills, goal setting, and available resources at UWM.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 3 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 104 Pathways to Success at UWM:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Provides students with knowledge of and connection to campus resources, helping with study skills and time management in order to be successful at UWM.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for credit. Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 101 with same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 105 Motivation Strategies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Enhances student success and retention and helps students create greater success in college and life. Strategies for creating academic, professional, and personal success.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 110 Planning Your Major, Career
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Understanding the career planning process for making decisions about academic majors and careers.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 101 with same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 212 Career Planning and Development for the Multicultural Workplace
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Understanding of and preparation for multicultural work environments; critical reflection on cultural identities, connecting personal history to social and historical forces, understanding bias and oppression.
Prerequisites: OWC-Part A.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 220 Positive Psychology Applied to Culture, Learning, & Development
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to topics related to happiness and positive aspects of the learning experience, positive psychological constructs that optimize learning.
Prerequisites: OWC Part A
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 277 Cross-Cultural Conversations
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Multicultural dialogue on issues of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and other aspects of identity and impacts on personal lives, communities, and society.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 279 Current Topics in Educational Psychology:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topic announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered; any additional prerequisites are included in announcement.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 290 Individual Research
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Prerequisites: cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2005, Spring 2001, Spring 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 299 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For benefit of undergraduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 301 Successful Career Transitions: Ideas, Strategies, Accomplishments
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Help for students to clarify post graduation education or employment goals and successfully address employer/career research, resume development, employer targeting, networking and interview preparation.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Credit/No Credit only.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 320 Principles of Classroom Appraisal and Evaluation
2-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles of evaluation with major emphasis upon nonstandardized and informal techniques of appraisal.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 325 Practice of Classroom Assessment
2-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduces the principles and practices of student-centered classroom assessment. Students gain an understanding of when and how to use a variety of assessment techniques.
Prerequisites: admis to School of Educ.
Course Rules: 1 cr counts as repeat of Ed Psy 326.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 330 Introduction to Learning and Development
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles and concepts of learning and development that contribute to the understanding and direction of school learning.
Prerequisites: soph st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st, cons instr, acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st, cons instr, acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 505 Positive Psychology: Theory and Application in Learning Contexts
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to positive psychology and its application in school and learning settings.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 505G Positive Psychology: Theory and Application in Learning Contexts
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to positive psychology and its application in school and learning settings.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 541 Assessment in Science and Math I
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
First of a three part assessment series for MACSTEP students.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 579 with topic 'Alternative Assess-Sci/Math.'
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 541G Assessment in Science and Math I
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
First of a three part assessment series for MACSTEP students.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 579 with topic 'Alternative Assess-Sci/Math.'
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 542 Assessment in Science and Math II
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Second in a three part assessment series for MACSTEP students.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 579 with topic 'Alternative Assess-Sci/Math.'
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 542G Assessment in Science and Math II
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Second in a three part assessment series for MACSTEP students.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 579 with topic 'Alternative Assess-Sci/Math.'
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 543 Assessment in Science and Math III
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Third of a three part assessment series for MACSTEP students.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 579 with topic 'Alternative Assess-Sci/Math.'
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 543G Assessment in Science and Math III
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Third of a three part assessment series for MACSTEP students.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 579 with topic 'Alternative Assess-Sci/Math.'
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 550 Social and Affective Issues in Urban Classrooms
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Explore the social/emotional aspects of children's development as related to schooling and present a framework for creating conducive classroom learning environments.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to School of Educ.
Last Taught: Spring 2003, Fall 2002.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 550G Social and Affective Issues in Urban Classrooms
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Explore the social/emotional aspects of children's development as related to schooling and present a framework for creating conducive classroom learning environments.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to School of Educ.
Last Taught: Spring 2003, Fall 2002.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 551 Social and Affective Issues: Case-Based Problem-Solving
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students will critique various strategies presented in Ed Psy 550 and engage in a problem-solving process focusing on social/emotional issues and classroom interventions.
Prerequisites: jr st; Ed Psy 550(P).
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 551G Social and Affective Issues: Case-Based Problem-Solving
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students will critique various strategies presented in Ed Psy 550 and engage in a problem-solving process focusing on social/emotional issues and classroom interventions.
Prerequisites: jr st; Ed Psy 550(P).
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 575 Infant and Early Childhood Assessment
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theoretical and applied aspects of early childhood assessment. Experience administering specific individual and group (screening) tests. Assessment of language, cognition, motor, adaptive behavior, developmental delay.
Prerequisites: jr st or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 575G Infant and Early Childhood Assessment
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theoretical and applied aspects of early childhood assessment. Experience administering specific individual and group (screening) tests. Assessment of language, cognition, motor, adaptive behavior, developmental delay.
Prerequisites: jr st or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 579 Current Topics in Educational Psychology:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 579G Current Topics in Educational Psychology:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 613 Infant and Early Childhood Assessment
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theoretical and applied aspects of early childhood assessment. Experience administering specific individual and group (screening) tests. Assessment of language, cognition, motor, adaptive behavior, developmental delay.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 575. Jointly offered with and counts as repeat of ExcEduc 613.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 613G Infant and Early Childhood Assessment
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theoretical and applied aspects of early childhood assessment. Experience administering specific individual and group (screening) tests. Assessment of language, cognition, motor, adaptive behavior, developmental delay.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 575. Jointly offered with and counts as repeat of ExcEduc 613.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 624 Educational Statistical Methods I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Overview of common statistical techniques used in educational research, including univariate and bivariate descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, one-way analysis of variance, and linear regression.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 624G Educational Statistical Methods I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Overview of common statistical techniques used in educational research, including univariate and bivariate descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, one-way analysis of variance, and linear regression.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 631 Cognition: Learning, Problem Solving and Thinking
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Overview of historical theories of learning and current theories of cognition. Emphasis on application to instruction, school subjects, workplace training, self-directed learning.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 631G Cognition: Learning, Problem Solving and Thinking
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Overview of historical theories of learning and current theories of cognition. Emphasis on application to instruction, school subjects, workplace training, self-directed learning.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 637 The Psychology of Informal Learning Contexts
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Overview of theory and research about how people learn in informal contexts, i.e. after-school settings, online immersive environments, science centers, museums and cultural institutions.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 637G The Psychology of Informal Learning Contexts
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Overview of theory and research about how people learn in informal contexts, i.e. after-school settings, online immersive environments, science centers, museums and cultural institutions.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 640 Human Development: Theory and Research
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of theory and research in human development from conception to death, emphasizing the child and adolescent periods of growth.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 640G Human Development: Theory and Research
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of theory and research in human development from conception to death, emphasizing the child and adolescent periods of growth.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 710 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues in Schools
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding of mental health disorders and treatment among children and adolescents in school-based settings. Developmental and risk factors associated with behavioral and emotional health problems.
Last Taught: Summer 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 711 Cultural Context of Children's Mental Health
3 cr. Graduate.
Influence of culture on the mental health of children; topography of cultural difference in the US, culture-bound syndromes, influence of cultural variables on mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ed Psy 779 with same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 712 Mentally Healthy Classroom and School Environments
3 cr. Graduate.
Issues pertaining to socio-emotional learning in school settings; techniques, leadership, & collaboration for fostering emotionally healthy school environments.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 713 Mental Health Needs in Urban Environments
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction for educators to the unique context and characteristics of urban environments, cultivation of understanding of factors that can shape the mental health of developing children.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Summer 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 720 Techniques of Educational and Psychological Measurement
3 cr. Graduate.
Overview of principles of measurement in educational and psychological testing. Topics include test reliability, test validity, test bias, test score interpretation, and standardized tests.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 624(P)
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 724 Educational Statistical Methods II
4 cr. Graduate.
Applications of common statistical techniques used in educational research, including two-way analysis of variance, multiple mean comparisons, and multiple regression.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 624(P)
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 725 Improving Teaching and Learning with Classroom-Based Assessments
3 cr. Graduate.
Development and implementation of classroom-based assessment instruments within existing large-scale state and district accountability systems.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Jointly offered w/ & counts as repeat of CurrIns 725.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 728 Techniques of Educational Research
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of major design and analysis strategies used in educational research with emphasis upon the critique of existing studies and the planning of future studies.
Prerequisites: grad st & Ed Psy 624(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 731 Cognition and the Design of Instruction
3 cr. Graduate.
Review of theories of human learning and cognition; emphasis on research on learning from text and the design of text and learning adjuncts.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 631(P) or equiv.
Last Taught: Summer 2010, Spring 1994, Spring 1993, Spring 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 732 Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Strategies in Education
3 cr. Graduate.
Theory and application of effective behavioral treatments for children with adjustment problems in school. Emphasis on principles and techniques of cognitive and multimodal behavioral therapy.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 733 Educational Applications of Social Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Implications of theory and research in socialization, attitude development and change, group processes, social perception and role behavior for classroom practices and teacher-student interaction.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2000, Spring 1998, Fall 1995, Spring 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 734 Contexual Determinants of Motivation
3 cr. Graduate.
Review of research concerning the effects of teacher expectations, school and classroom climate, and psycho-social variables on student motivation. Focus on problem-solving.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 735 Social Cognition in Educational Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Theory and research on basic cognitive elements and processes used in understanding the self and others with emphasis on applications in educational and counseling settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 631(P) or 640(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 741 Cognitive Development
3 cr. Graduate.
Examination of theory and research in cognitive development and applications to developmental assessment and instruction.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 640(P) or equiv or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 1999, Spring 1998, Fall 1996, Spring 1995.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 742 Personality Theories and the Educational Process
3 cr. Graduate.
A study of the major theories of personality growth and development. An emphasis upon the application of the theories to the educational process.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2009, Fall 1997, Spring 1996, Fall 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 743 Human Development: Study of Infancy and Early Childhood
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of physical, intellectual, social and emotional development from birth to six years.
Prerequisites: grad st, Ed Psy 640(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 745 Human Development: Study of Middle Childhood
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children from 6-12 years of age.
Prerequisites: grad st & Ed Psy 640(P) or equiv or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2000, Spring 1999, Fall 1997, Spring 1996.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 746 Human Development: Study of the Adolescent
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of physical, intellectual, social and emotional development during adolescents.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 640(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 747 Human Development: Study of the Adult
3 cr. Graduate.
Physical, social, affective and cognitive development which characterizes the period from young adulthood through aging.
Prerequisites: grad st & Ed Psy 640(P) or equiv or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2010, Summer 2007, Summer 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 748 Oral Language, Cognition, and Literacy
3 cr. Graduate.
Psychological and linguistic bases of speaking, reading, and writing in children and adults from diverse populations. Importance of language and cognition for literacy development.
Prerequisites: grad st; college-level course in language acquisition or reading or child development or linguistics or cons instr.
Course Rules: Ed Psy 748 & Linguis 748 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 751 Professional and Historical Issues in School Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to the practice of psychology in the schools. This course includes the history and systems of psychology, and professional practice issues.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 752 Developmental Psychopathology
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of characteristics, definitions, developmental course, correlates, causes, contexts, and outcomes of psychopathology in children and adolescents. Explores interventions within a developmental systems perspective.
Prerequisites: Ed Psy 755 or Couns 710 or equiv.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2016, Summer 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 755 Assessment and Intervention: School Age
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to school psychology practices in assessment and intervention for school age students. Includes didactic and clinical experiences.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 720; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 756 Assessment and Intervention: Early Childhood
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to school psychology practices in assessment and intervention for early childhood children and families. Didactic and clinical experiences are included.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 755; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2003, Summer 2002, Summer 2001, Fall 1998.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 760 Academic Intervention and Alternative Assessment
3 cr. Graduate.
Reviews and critiques major educational reforms in regular and exceptional education. Alternative assessment paradigms, context variables in classrooms, teacher-child interactions, and change strategies are examined.
Prerequisites: grad st.; Ed Psy 755 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 779 Current Topics in Educational Psychology:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 790 Research or Thesis
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Master's level course.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 799 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For benefit of superior graduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 801 Urban Education: Doctoral Seminar in Educational Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Overview of theory and research in educational psychology with emphasis on problems and issues in urban settings.
Prerequisites: grad st admis to urban educ doctoral prog; Educ 701.
Last Taught: Summer 2010, Summer 2009, Spring 2008, Summer 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 814 Cognition and Emotion: The Affective Components of Human Thought
3 cr. Graduate.
Intersection of cognition and emotion with particular focus on affective processes.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 820 Multiple Regression
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic and advanced topics in linear regression analysis, including prediction, mediation and moderation effects, curvilinear relationship, categorical predictors, and other general linear models like ANCOVA.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 821 Psychometric Theory and Practice
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced topics in psychometrics, covering classical test theory, generalizability theory, and item response theory, test bias, item analysis, and test equating and linking.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P) or equiv; Ed Psy 720(P) or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 822 Item Response Theory
3 cr. Graduate.
A survey of IRT models and their applications in measurement issues, such as latent trait estimation, model fit, differential item functioning, and computerized adaptive testing.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 823 Structural Equation Modeling
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of applied structural equation modeling including path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and other latent variable models; exposure to computer programs used for model analysis.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 825 (P) or 820 (P) or equiv; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010, Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 824 Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced topics in the design and statistical analysis of experiments applied to educational research, including n-way analysis of variance and repeated measures analysis of variance. Prereq: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P) or equiv
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 825 Multivariate Methods
3 cr. Graduate.
Multivariate analysis methods such as MANOVA, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, and principal components analysis, and their applications in the social sciences.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P) or cons instr; Ed Psy 820(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 826 Analysis of Cross-Classified Categorical Data
3 cr. Graduate.
Use of methods that include chi-square, log linear, and logistic regression models to analyze cross-classified categorical data with applications in the social sciences.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 827 Survey Research Methods in Education
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced topics in survey design, administration, and analysis. Topics include sampling designs, data collection mode, measurement error, and small- and large-scale survey data analysis techniques.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 828 Program Evaluation in Education
3 cr. Graduate.
An examination of the issues related to educational program evaluation; application of statistical and measurement methods to evaluation strategies and designs.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P).
Last Taught: Spring 1986, Spring 1985, Spring 1984.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 829 Instrument Development
3 cr. Graduate.
Students will develop an instrument to measure some psychological construct of research interest. Topics include construct development, test and item specifications, item writing, conducting reliability and validity studies.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 724(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2009, Fall 2007, Fall 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 831 Cognition: Theory and Research
3 cr. Graduate.
A detailed look at cognitive theory and research underlying learning and instruction. Aimed at students who expect to use some aspect of cognitive theory in their research.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 631(P), 731(P) or course in human verbal learning.
Last Taught: Fall 2004, Fall 2002, Spring 2001, Fall 1999.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 832 Theory of Hierarchical Linear Modeling
3 cr. Graduate.
Theories and applications of the statistical techniques for analyzing multilevel data in which individuals are nested within clusters or repeated measures are nested within individuals.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 820(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 833 Social Psychology of Group Differences: Race and Ethnicity
3 cr. Graduate.
Social psychological research and theory concerning race, ethnicity and racial and ethnic relations in American society with applications to a variety of educational situations.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 834 The Psychology of Achievement Motivation
3 cr. Graduate.
Review of research on personality factors that influence achievement motivation. Designed for those interested in incorporating aspects of motivation theory into their research.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 734(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2005, Spring 1997.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 838 Research Practicum in Educational Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised research practicum, strategies for dissertation writing process and presentation.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 840 Theory and Issues in Human Development
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of theory, experimental design, and research in human development.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 640(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2016, Spring 1993, Spring 1991.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 844 The Multicultural Family
3 cr. Graduate.
Course examines theory and research for studying development in the family context as it applies to ethnic minority groups in the u.s.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 640(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 845 Immigrant Child in Developmental Perspective
3 cr. Graduate.
Examines immigrant children and families from a developmental perspective. Focus on current issues in theory and research on the study of immigrant children.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 640 (P)
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 850 Objective Personality Assessment
3 cr. Graduate.
Objective diagnostic techniques used in the personality assessment of school-age populations.
Prerequisites: grad st, Ed Psy 755 & 756. Course in behavior disorders of children or in abnormal psychology recom.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 851 Assessment and Interventions: Personality, Social and Emotional Functioning
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to school psychology practices of assessment and interventions for psychological, social, and emotional functioning of children and adolescents. Didactic and clinical experiences included.
Prerequisites: Ed Psy 742 & 752; writ cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 852 Social, Psychological, and Biological Basis of Learning Disorders
3 cr. Graduate.
Current assessment and intervention in the approaches to learning and emotional difficulties. Includes social, psychological, cultural, educational, and biological factors affecting children and adolescents.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 751 or Couns 710 or equiv.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Summer 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 853 Biological Basis of Childhood Disorders
3 cr. Graduate.
Current theory, research, and clinical findings in the biological basis of childhood disorders. Neurodevelopmental assessment and implications for intervention with cognitive behavioral, and psychosocial disorders.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 755 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2005, Summer 2002, Fall 1999, Summer 1997.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 879 Current Topics in Educational Psychology:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered; any additional prerequistites are included in announcement.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 1991.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 880 Proseminar in Urban Education: Educational Psychology
2 cr. Graduate.
An examination of selected problems and issues in urban education.
Prerequisites: grad st; admis to urban educ doctoral prog.
Last Taught: Spring 1985, Fall 1984, Spring 1984.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; credit counts toward credit load for Fin Aid and enrollment verification only. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 922 Seminar in Measurement and Evaluation:
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites are announced in Timetable each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2003, Fall 2001, Fall 1995, Fall 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 929 Seminar in Statistics and Research Design
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 1996, Fall 1990, Spring 1990.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 939 Seminar in Human Learning
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 1990.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 949 Seminar in Human Development:
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 1999, Fall 1997, Spring 1996, Spring 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 952 Pediatric Psychology in Urban Settings
3 cr. Graduate.
Theory, research and clinical practice addressing the mental health needs of children in urban settings. Risk and protective factors are explored within a resiliency framework.
Prerequisites: Ed Psy 752(R), Ed Psy 755(R) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 955 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
3 cr. Graduate.
Develop theoretical understanding and competencies related to advance-level prevention and intervention work, including group prevention and intervention and family intervention.
Prerequisites: grad st, writ cons instr, Ed Psy 732 or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 959 Seminar in School Psychology:
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Summer 1996, Spring 1994, Spring 1990.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 960 Evidence-Based Practices in School Psychology: Prevention & Intervention
3 cr. Graduate.
Evidence-based practices for school psychologists and other professionals working in school and clinic settings.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 974 Beginning Practicum in School Psychology
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised practice in schools, clinics or institutions. Practical experience in administration and interpretation of psychological tests, preparation of case reports and staffing of cases under supervision.
Prerequisites: grad st; enrollment in School Psych prog; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 975 Advanced Practicum in School Psychology
3-9 cr. Graduate.
Advanced psycho-diagnostic practice in schools, clinics or institutions under supervision of a psychologist.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 974; writ cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 976 MS Internship in School Psychology
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Provides opportunity for masters students to acquire advanced clinical skills in consultation, interventions, and psychological assessment. Supervised experiences in schools.
Prerequisites: grad st; completion of all course requirements for School Psychology certification; writ cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 977 Advanced Practicum in Intervention
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Training in the design, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic assessments and interventions.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 732 or equiv.
Course Rules: Sat/Unsat grade only. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 978 Advanced Practicum in Supervision
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Didactic and experiential training in supervision in school psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 732 or equiv.
Course Rules: Re-takeable up to 6 credits.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 986 Doctoral Internship in School Psychology
3-6 cr. Graduate.
Provides opportunity for doctoral students to acquire advanced clinical skills in consultation, intervention, and assessment practices. Supervised experiences in school, mental health, and medical setting.
Prerequisites: grad st; writ cons instr; admis to Urban Educ doctoral prog & identification of specific specialization.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 990 Research or Thesis
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
ED PSY 999 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For doctoral students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
| Name | Rank | Degree | School | Graduate Faculty | Emeritus Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Autin | Assistant Professor | PhD | University of Florida | Yes | No |
| Razia Azen | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Toronto | Yes | No |
| Thomas Baskin | Associate Professor | PhD | No | No | |
| Adrian Chan | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Roberta Corrigan | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Jerry Davis | Professor | PhD | No | No | |
| Anne Ellison | Professor | EdD | No | Yes | |
| Nadya Fouad | Distinguished Professor | PhD | University of Minnesota | Yes | No |
| Gerald Gleason | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Anthony Hains | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Kyongboon Kwon | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Georgia | Yes | No |
| Susie Lamborn | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Denver | Yes | No |
| Christopher Lawson | Assistant Professor | PhD | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Yes | No |
| Ronald H. Lingren | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Ann Meyer | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Doug Mickelson | Associate Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Jacqueline Nguyen | Assistant Professor | PhD | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Yes | No |
| Martin Sapp | Professor | EdD | University of Cincinnati | No | No |
| Philip Smith | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Karen Stoiber | Professor | PhD | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Yes | No |
| John Surber | Associate Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Mary Walz-Chojnacki | Senior Lecturer | MS | University of Wisconsin-Madison | No | No |
| Stephen Wester | Professor | PhD | University of Florida | Yes | No |
| Kenneth Wodtke | Associate Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Bo Zhang | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Pittsburgh | Yes | No |