PSYC 473LPsych Foundations of Education

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Psychological Foundations of Education This course explores the important relationship between psychological research and theories, as applied to education, with particular emphasis on the understanding of human development, learning, and behavior at the individual, classroom, and system level. The roles of educator and school psychologist will further be examined. The course is designed to be highly interactive. Students will submit written papers, make oral presentations, engage in discussions, and conduct observations in school environments. Students must earn a grade of C- or higher for this course to apply to the major. Prerequisites: PSYC 111 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 243 with a grade of C or higher, and PSYC 344 with a grade of C- or higher. course restricted to junior/senior psychology or integrative neuroscience majors. This course will NOT fulfill the seminar requirement for Integrative Neuroscience.