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EDP 190. Current Topics in Education (1-3) Fall Spring

Orientation to and exploration of topics relevant to the college student as a learner-scholar and decision-maker within the changing campus, community and societal milieu. Lectures, discussion, field study. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six units. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.

EDP 191. Career and Personal Explorations (3) Fall Spring Summer

A course designed for, but not restricted to, entering and undeclared students. Includes training in life problem-solving and self-management skills; an intensive exploration of one's own values, interests and abilities; an intensive career information search; and optional modules. Instruction by self-paced materials, lecture, small group discussion, interviews and inputs from various campus departments.

EDP 192. Learning Strategies and Study Skills (3) Spring

Determination of individual cognitive (learning) style prefer ences and development of strategies to use the preferred style in the educational and work environment. Identify and implement study and life skills and habits which facilitate the effective use of the preferred cognitive style.

EDP 301. Child Development and Learning (3) Fall Spring

Physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development of the child with emphasis on the learning process.
EDP 301 is a prerequisite for EDP 560.

EDP 302. Early and Late Adolescent Development: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (3) Fall Spring Summer

Explores the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of early and late adolescents across diverse cultures.
(1996-97)

EDP 305. Educational Psychology (3) Fall Spring Summer

Modifiability and educability of the human organism at different levels of maturity; psychology of learning applied to teaching.
EDP 305 is a prerequisite for EDP 535.

EDP 311. Mental Hygiene (3) Fall Spring

Psychological factors important for the development of mental health; implications for teaching, group work and interpersonal relationships in home and school; behavior disorders and educational practice.

EDP 350. Education of Exceptional Individuals (3) Fall Spring Summer

Survey of the education of individuals who have communication disabilities, visual disabilities, hearing disabilities, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, severe disabilities, and those labeled as gifted and talented. Field work.
EDP 350 is a prerequisite for EDP 535, EDP 546A,B, EDP 550, EDP 564, EDP 566, and EDP 570.

EDP 357. Self-Management (3) Summer

(Not open to students with credit in PSY 357.) Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Introduction to theory, research and application of self- management procedures. Methods for integrating and managing the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physiological aspects of an individual will be discussed. Topics will include systematic self-observation, career decision-making, interpersonal relations, time management, stress and emotion management, and habit change and maintenance.

EDP 373I. Nonverbal Communication: Interaction of Mind and Body (3) Fall Spring Summer

Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status.
History and theories of the development of mind/body integration. Enhancement of personal and interpersonal relations through lecture, discussion, films and movement experiences. Analysis and synthesis of the interdependence of the psychological and physical processes in nonverbal communication. Same course as DANC 373I.

EDP 390. Current Topics in Education (1-3) Fall Spring

Orientation to and exploration of topics relevant to the college student as a learner-scholar and decision-maker within the changing campus, community and societal milieu. Lectures, discussion, field study. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six units. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.

*EDP 400. Fundamentals of Educational Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation (3)

Fall Summer
(May not be used as a substitute for ED P 419 and/or ED P 420.) Fundamentals of measurement, evaluation and statistical concepts in education: a research consumer and educational practitioner's approach.
EDP 400 is a prerequisite for EDP 500.

*EDP 405. Behavior Management in the Classroom (3) Fall Spring Summer

Application of the principles of learning theory, social learning, and group dynamics in the classroom. Includes training in observation in a school setting, collection of observational data, building and implementation of intervention programs.
EDP 405 is a prerequisite for EDP 564.

*EDP 419. Educational Statistics (3) Fall Spring Summer

Prerequisite: Completion of a mathematics course suitable for general education math credit.
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical methods with application to educational research problems. Emphasis upon understanding statistical concepts, computation skills, and the use of computer programs in data analysis. (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.)
EDP 419 is a prerequisite for EDP 519 and EDP 520.
Course Objectives
(1996-97)

*EDP 420. Tests, Measurements and Evaluations (3) Fall Spring

Prerequisite: ED P 419.
Determination, meaning and use of fundamental statistical concepts applied to problems of measurement and evaluation; construction, interpretation and use of standardized and teacher made tests.
EDP 420 is a prerequisite for EDP 520, EDP 524, and EDP 529.

*EDP 430. Principles of Counseling and Guidance (3) Fall Spring Summer

Introduction to the fields of school counseling, school psychology, marriage, family, child counseling, and other community human services. An overview of the functions and duties of school counseling, community mental health services, and an orientation to professional issues, counseling theories and practices.
EDP 430 is a prerequisite for EDP 510, EDP 535, and EDP 580.
EDP 430 or EDP 434B,C is a prerequisite for EDP 515..

*EDP 432. Social and Cultural Diversity in Educational Settings (3) Fall Spring

Experiential opportunity to examine personal attitudes toward distinct groups of persons, to develop multicultural competencies, and examine racism. Study of cultural, historical, social, and psychological factors that promote equal human worth. Same course as EDEL 430.
(1996-97)

*EDP 434B,C. Interpersonal Skills in Human Resource Development (3,4) Fall Spring

Designed to develop interpersonal skills identified as necessary to have effective helping relationships and human resources development. Includes a presentation of theory and research applicable to processes in interpersonal functioning and human relations. Didactic and experiential learning approaches. Same course as HDEV 434B,C.
EDP 430 or EDP 434B,C is a prerequisite for EDP 515..

*EDP 451. Learning Disabilities in Exceptional Individuals (3) Fall Spring

Assessment of learning disabilities in learning handicapped students as related to etiology and diagnosis. Identification of current issues and trends and the utilization of research findings in program implementation. Review of theoretical instructional systems used to design programs for the learning handicapped. Field work or clinical experience required as appropriate.

*EDP 453. Adults with Learning Disabilities: Counseling Model (3) Fall

An introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge in identification, diagnosis, remediation and counseling of adults with learning disabilities.

*EDP 454. Development of Communication Skills in Bilingual Contexts (3) Fall

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Normal and atypical development of language skills in school-aged children from non- English language backgrounds. Focus on the skills needed in the classroom, including communicative competence, pragmatics and literacy. Distinguishing between normal language development and linguistic problems.

EDP 476./576. Education and Diversity: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (3)

Fall
Major themes in the history of education from the perspectives of ethnic, racial, linguistic diversity, and gender in the United States and in California with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries; survey of educational approaches for diversity; focus on the experiences of various groups; examination of the implications of major educational ideologies, policies and curriculum movements for various groups. Traditional grading only.

*EDP 485. Theoretical Foundations of Language Minority Education (3) Fall Spring

Introduction to theoretical foundations of language minority instruction. Background on the historical and political context of the development of educational language policies. Same course as LING 485. Traditional grading only.

*EDP 490. Special Topics in Educational Psychology (1-6) Fall Spring

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in educational psychology selected for intensive study. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six units. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.

EDP 492. Field Studies in Human Services/Mental Health (3) Fall Spring

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Students in any major are placed in agencies and organizations to engage in volunteer or paid work in human services/mental health. The required fifteen hour seminar shall focus on personal values, interpersonal communications skills, critical thinking, and problem solving as they relate to the students' field placement. Development of knowledge and skills transferable to future careers will be stressed. A minimum of 120 hours field experience is required for the semester.

*EDP 497. Independent Study (1-3) Fall Spring

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair.
Independent study undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of six units, with no more than three units applicable to credential or major requirement.