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Credits: 3
The basic concepts of quantifying behavior; validity, reliability, norms and
methods of expressing test scores statistically are reviewed. Course
emphasizes standardized and non-standardized instruments, methods of
communicating test results, and planning the school and non-school testing
program. Practice in test interpretation is provided.

COUN 705 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING
Former course number 505
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
A study of the specified needs and programs designed for the elementary
school child in the area of counseling. Particular attention is given to the
approaches and practices geared to the child of this age.

COUN 706 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Former course number 506
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the graduate student with an understanding
of the various kinds of behavioral research and to develop an understanding of
various research designs appropriate to behavioral sciences. Use of basic
statistical techniques appropriate to these designs is included.

COUN 709 ADLERIAN CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AND MANAGEMENT
Former course number 509
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
An introduction to classroom management techniques based on mutual
respect, shared decision-making, and shared responsibility. Participants will
gain an understanding of behavior as goal directed. They will develop a
repertoire of corrective responses by which to redirect children from useless to
useful behavior. Practical applications of theory will be required throughout as
understanding is developed. Some topics that will be covered are techniques
for winning cooperation; natural and logical consequences; group discussions
with children; setting up class councils; and techniques of fostering a favorable
learning climate.

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