Educational Research, Foundations
(ERF)
130. Psychological Foundations of Education -- Multiple Subject
(3)
Not open to students with credit in ERF 152. Prerequisites: admission to
the Multiple Subject Credential Program; Psych 10. Facts, ideas, and principles
fundamental to an understanding of educational procedures in teaching and
learning and to the growth and development of children. (Formerly T Ed 130)
130A. Psychological Foundations Fieldwork -- ECE (1)
Prerequisite: admission to Option II teacher education program or permission
of instructor. Taken concurrently with ERF 140A. Supervised field experiences
related to interprofessional collaboration.
130ECE. Psychological Foundations of Education -- ECE (2)
Prerequisite: admission to Option II teacher education program. Foundation
for relating human development and educational concepts, ideas and principles
to facilitation of learning with a special focus on programs for children
eight years and younger.
140. Cultural Foundations of Education (3)
Not open to students with credit in ERF 140BC or 151. Prerequisite: admission
to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Functions of education in America's
multicultural society; role of school and teacher; impact of social conflict
and interaction on the school's function; relationship between school and
community. (Formerly T Ed 140)
140A. Cultural Foundations Seminar -- ECE (1)
Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment with ERF 130A (Option II) and fieldwork
courses in the departments of Counseling and Special Education, Criminology,
Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work Education. Shared discussion and analysis
of processes related to collaboration among education, health, law, psychology,
and social service professionals.
140ECE. Cultural Foundations of ECE (2)
Prerequisite: admission to Option II teacher education program. Functions
of education in America's multicultural society. Foundation for understanding
children and families in the ecological contexts of home, school, and community
with special focus on programs serving children eight years and younger.
151. Social Foundations of Education (3)
Not open to students with credit in ERF 140. Prerequisite: admission to
the Single Subject Credential Program. Scope and function of secondary schools;
social, historical, and philosophical influences; curriculum, recent trends,
and issues. (For merly T Ed 151)
152. Psychological Foundations of Education -- Single Subject (3)
Not open to students with credit in ERF 130. Prerequisites: admission to
Single Subject Credential Program; Psych 10. Educational psychology; growth
and devel opment, learning, personality and self-concepts of adolescents;
implications for learning and teaching. (Formerly T Ed 152)
153. Educational Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: ELM exam. Methods of describing, analyzing, and interpreting
data; statistical infer ence, including "t" test, correlation
and prediction, chi square, and simple research design. Computer applications
during lab activities. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 153)
180T. Topics in Education (1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction;
early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; pupil
personnel services; supervision and administration; child abuse, and computer
literacy. (Formerly T Ed 180T)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly
T Ed 190)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Educational Research, Foundations (ERF)
220. Research in Education (3)
Prerequisites: 12 units of education courses or equivalent and ERF 153.
Seminar in research methodology; identification of educational research
problems; use of library resources, data gathering and processing, writing
a research report; applies to elementary and secondary teaching, early childhood,
reading administration, counseling, special education, and related fields.
(2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 220)
260. Assessment as Learning (3)
Analyze interaction among assessment models, effective instruction, and
learning in educational settings. Use educational theory to identify criteria
for choosing and integrating alternative assessments including performance,
observation/interview, portfolio, curriculum-embedded and self-assessment.
Develop assessment items and protocols.
272. Instructional Planning and Evaluation (3)
Principles and practices of instructional planning, assessment and testing
of learning outcomes, performance appraisal and evaluation of teaching;
test construction analysis, and grading. (Formerly T Ed 272)
274. Social Interaction in Teaching (3)
In-depth study of the dynamics of effective interpersonal relations in the
classroom with students; and beyond, with administrators, parents, and colleagues.
Strategic interaction for creative, low-stress teaching and learning based
upon related theory and research. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly T Ed
274)
280T. Advanced Topics in Education (1-3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced, in-depth analysis of issues
and problems in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction; reading;
early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; and
computers in education. Emphasis placed on advanced research. (Formerly
T Ed 280T)
282. Philosophy of Education (3)
Seminar on philosophical issues in educational theory and practice and their
historical backgrounds. Educational implications of current and historical
systematic philosophical outlooks and ideological trends.
284. Seminar in International Education (3)
Analysis of historical, social, and political forces which shape national
education endeavors. Emerging international education efforts and organizations.
(Formerly T Ed 284)
285. Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: minimum 3 units from the following: ERF 130, 152; COUN 174,
or Psych 101. Seminar on the psychological foundations of education; nature
and characteristics of development, learning processes, and forces which
affect educational growth. (Formerly A S 285)
286. Social Issues in Education (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 140 or 151 or a course in sociology or anthropology and
permission of instructor. Seminar for analysis of effect on institutional
and ideological trends and problems on the role and operation of the school
in American society. (Formerly T Ed 286)
287. Seminar in History of Educational Thought (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 282 or philosophy course and permission of instructor.
Seminar on historical foundations of educational theory; growth of thought
regarding teaching and learning; relationship of educational theory and
practice in the United States. (Formerly T Ed 287)
288. Educational Measurement and Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: ERF 153. Procedures and issues involved in the measurement
and evaluation of educational programs; planning, etc. Applications in educational
settings are emphasized. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 288)
289. Seminar in Advanced Educational Research (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 153 and 220; or permission of instructor. Emphasis on
conceptualizing advanced educational research problems, analyzing data and
interpreting data, computer lab activities using such techniques as ANOVA,
multiple regression, and multivariate statistics and developing the methodology
for thesis proposals. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 289)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly
T Ed 290)
298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220. See Criteria for
Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate
to graduate study in education. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for SP grading. (Formerly A S 298B)
299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on at least 24 units of the master's program, including ERF 220 and completion
of an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation,
completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
See School of Education and Human Development's graduate programs coordinator
for school thesis guidelines. Approved for SP grading.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Educational Research, Foundations (ERF)
380T. Topics in Education (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as social forces,
professional activities, technology, and instructional innovations. (Formerly
T Ed 380T)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Educational Administration (EAD)
261. Managing Educational Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: initial course in Education Administration sequence. Development
of knowledge and skills central to managing educational organizations. (Formerly
A S 261)
262. Education Leadership (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261; concurrent enrollment in EAD 267 required for preliminary
administrative service credential candidates. Initial course in education
leadership. Development of knowledge and skills essential to organizational
leadership. (Formerly A S 262)
263. Seminar in Instructional Supervision (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261, 262. Seminar for clarification and application of
modern concepts and techniques of supervision; practice in leadership roles,
promoting productive human relationships, developing communication skills,
and evaluation of teaching; ways of helping teachers in their credential
fields. (Formerly A S 263)
264. Seminar in the Legal Aspects of Education (2)
Prerequisites: teaching experience; EAD 261. A case study approach in reviewing
important court decisions, both state and federal, that have directly affected
the public schools. Legal relationships in public education applied to federal,
state, and local levels. (Formerly A S 264)
265. Seminar in School-Community Relations (2)
Prerequisite: EAD 261. Seminar on interaction with community forces, news
media, political agencies, and minority groups in policy analysis and development;
databased decision-making and analysis. (Formerly A S 265)
266. Seminar in School Finance and Business Administration (2)
Prerequisite: EAD 261. Economic perspectives and practices of school finance
and business admin istration; local, state, and federal responsibility for
financial support of education. (2 seminar hours) (Formerly A S 266)
267. Fieldwork in Education Administration I (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261; taken concurrently with EAD 262 and adviser permission.
Supervised administrative practice in multiple sites and grade levels including
culturally diverse settings; observe and practice leadership and general
supervisory skills. Includes seminar discussions of field experiences and
required research. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 120 hours required for
3 units of credit) (Formerly A S 267)
268. Fieldwork in Education Administration II (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261, 262, 267; taken concurrently with or after EAD 263
and adviser permission. Supervised administrative practice with specific
emphasis on classroom clinical supervision in multiple sites and grade levels,
including culturally diverse settings; observe and practice leadership skills
in instructional supervision. Includes seminar discussions of field experiences
and required research. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 120 hours required
for 3 units of credit) (Formerly A S 268)
269. Site-based Leadership (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261, 262, 263, 267, 272. Includes essentials of site
leadership: school law, finance, community relations, personnel, and support
services. In-depth research into restructuring, teacher empowerment, and
student achievement in culturally diverse schools.
271. Seminar in School Facilities (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Emphasis
on planning, design, and function of educational facilities so they are
consistent with the educational goals of the school and school district.
(2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 271)
272. Seminar in Advanced Curriculum Evaluation and Development (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261 and ERF 285 or permission of instructor. Nature and
scope of curriculum development; administrative determiners of curriculum;
influence of governmental agencies and organizations, foundations, business
and industry, and power structures as curriculum determiners; international
influence on curriculum development and curriculum evaluation at various
levels of governmental operation. (Formerly A S 272)
273. Ethical and Professional Issues in Education Administration (3)
Prerequisite: Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or permission
of instructor. Seminar on the ethical and professional issues of administrative
professionalism, examined in the context of the various roles the administrator
is expected to perform as a practitioner. (Formerly A S 273)
274. Advanced School Finance and Business Services (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Primary
emphasis is directed toward the acquisition of expertise in advanced planning
and management of business and finance elements of public schools. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 274)
275. Seminar in Advanced Techniques of Personnel Administration in Education
(2)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Advanced
techniques of staff improvement in-service, staff participation in policy
making, improvement of communication channels and methods of communication,
economic and contractual relationships, and improvement of working conditions;
work and responsibility of nonteaching staff members. (Formerly A S 275)
277. Computer Applications in Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Factors
relating to assessment and implementation of computer applications to support
educational programs and administrative operations in school districts,
including computer assisted instruction, student personnel, fiscal and property
controls, personnel, and related educational and business functions characteristic
of school districts. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly A S 277)
278T. Topics in Advanced Educational Administration (1-3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Seminar
covering special topics relating to educational administration: new developments
in educational administration, special populations, and current research.
(Formerly A S 278T)
279. Advanced Administration Fieldwork (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisites: employment in a position requiring an Administrative Services
Credential and permission of instructor. Supervision of Professional Administrative
Services Credential candidates in their place of employment. The type of
assignment will depend on requirements of the university and will be individually
developed in cooperation with candidate's employer. Includes seminar discussions
of field experience and required research CR/NC grading only. (40 hours
required for 1 unit) (Formerly A S 279)
280T. Topics in Professional Development (1-3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or adviser permission. Not applicable
toward a M.A. degree. Advanced-level studies in theory, procedures, and
application of education administration principles. Includes such topics
as: community advisory committees, marshalling resources, interventions
for school improvement, technology utilization, and restructuring.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly
A S 290)
298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220. See Criteria for
Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate
to graduate study in education. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for SP grading. (Formerly A S 298B)
299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including, ERF 220 and completion of
an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation,
completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
See School of Education and Human Development's graduate programs coordinator
for school thesis guidelines. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly A S 298B)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Educational Administration (EAD)
380T. Topics in Educational Administration (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as social forces,
professional activities, technology, and instructional innovations.