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Course Codes: PR-Prerequisite; CI-With consent of the instructor; CC-With the consent of the chairperson; CR-Corequisite; Lec.-Lecture; Lab.-Laboratory; Demo.-Demonstration; Pro.-Problem; Dis.-Discussion; 6A-Satisfies Gordon Rule; EC-Satisfies English Composition; QM-Satisfies Quantitative Methods; NS-Satisfies Natural Sciences; SS-Satisfies Social Sciences; HP-Satisfies Historical Perspectives; FA-Satisfies Fine Arts; AF-Satisfies African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or Asian Perspectives; XMW-Major Works and Major Issues; XLW-Literature and Writing.

USF 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 185

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS COURSES

EDF 2005 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND FIELD EXPERIENCE (3)

introductory survey course required for admission to the College of Education. A broad overview of the history, sociology and philosophy of education in the United States focuses on education as a field of study and teaching as a profession. Includes lecture and field experience.

EDF 3122 LEARNING AND THE DEVELOPING CHILD (3)

PR: General psychology and admission to College of Education. Preadolescent child growth and development, learning theory, and behavioral analysis applied to instruction and to the organization and management of the classroom.

EDF 3214 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING (3)

PR: General psychology and admission to College of Education. Application of respondent and operant learning principles to classroom learning, teaching models for different instructional goals, analysis of teacher behavior, micro-teaching.

EDF 3228 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL SELECTION -6A -XMW (3)

Learning principles, behavior analysis applied to global environmental and social issues. Requires elementary computer word processing skills.

EDF 3542 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION -XMW (4)

PR: Upper level standing. A study of philosophy of education with an emphasis on aspects that are relevant to an understanding of the issues and problems of American education.

EDF 3604 SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION -XMW (3)

PR: Upper Level Standing. Social, economic and political context within which schools function and the values which provide direction for our schools; the culture as a motivating influence in instruction; and the ways in which ethnicity, race, social class, gender and language background affect access to educational and economic opportunity and achievement.

EDF 4111 CHILD GROWTH AND LEARNING (3)

PR: Upper level standing and admission into Early Childhood Program or CI. An introduction to the principles of child growth and learning as they relate to the education of young children. Special emphasis is placed on the contributions of family and community to these developmental processes.

EDF 4131 LEARNING AND THE DEVELOPING ADOLESCENT (4)

PR: General psychology and admission to College of Education. Adolescent growth and development, learning theory, and behavioral analysis applied to instruction and to the organization and management of the classroom.

EDF 4905 INDEPENDENT STUDY: EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1-4)

PR: CI. Specialized independent study determined by the student's needs and interests. May be repeated when subjects vary. (S/U only.)

EDF 4909 DIRECTED STUDY: EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1-3)

PR: Senior Standing. To extend competency in teaching field. Offered only as a scheduled class.

EDF 5136 ADOLESCENCE (4)

Study of the educational, intellectual, personality, physical, social and vocational factors in adolescence and their importance for school personnel.

EDF 5285 PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING MACHINES (3)

Principles for programming in the several academic subjects.

EDF 5672 AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION (3)

Interdependence of the public school and democracy in the United States and the responsibility of the school in fostering and strengthening basic democratic principles.

EDG 2701 TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND FIELD EXPERIENCE (3)

Introductory survey course required for admission to the College of Education. Places schools and teching within the context of the U.S. as a pluralistic society. Topics include: the demographics of diversity; prejudice; elements of culture; American heritage of diversity and its value; and barriers to cultural understanding. Includes lecture and field experience.

IDS 3115 VALUES AND CHOICES -6A -XMW (3)

An in-depth examination of values and their relationship to choices in contemporary society using historical perspective and inquiry of moral/ethical dilemmas. Available to majors or non-majors.

MHS 4001 INTRODUCTION TO GUIDANCE PROCESSES (3)

PR: Upper level standing. An introduction to the role and function of guidance, school psychology, social work and other pupil personnel services. Opportunities for increasing self awareness.

MHS 4052 HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS IN COUNSELING -XMW (4)

PR: EGC 4001 or CI. Introduction to the theory of human relations dynamics and development of skills required for effective interpersonal relations. Lecture sessions and laboratory training.

MHS 4905 INDEPENDENT STUDY: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING EDUCATION (1-4)

PR: CI. Specialized independent study determined by the student's needs and interests. May be repeated when subjects vary. (S/U only.)

SDS 4040 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT PERSONNEL WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION (2)

PR: CI. Study of student personnel services in institutions of higher education. Identification of the needs of students and of the ways to respond to meet these needs. Survey of service units on a campus in terms of structure, organization, funding, etc.

SLS 1101 THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE (2)

PR: Freshman only or CI. An extended introduction and orientation to USF.Topics include purposes of higher education, structure and function of USF, overview of the processes of career planning and selecting a major, study skills, and managing out-of-class time.

SLS 2401 CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS (2)

Students will study vocational choice theories and participate in career decision processes. Development of self-awareness and knowledge of career opportunities and requirements necessary for decision making. Available to lower level majors or non-majors.


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