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implementation of research studies on current educational issues and will take
into account the impact of current school cultures on research and the
implications for school psychologists. Topics covered will include the
development of research questions/hypotheses, operational definitions of
research constructs, sampling methods, experimental and quasi-experimental
designs, qualitative inquiry, case studies, mixed methods, program evaluation,
data analysis and interpretation, effect sizes, research report writing, and the
critical analysis of research studies. In addition, ethical considerations with
regard to educational research and implications for diverse populations will be
addressed.

SPSY 510 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is a study of the nature of all children who differ significantly from
the typical child. Attention is directed towards children of various
exceptionalities such as: gifted and talented; specific learning disabilities;
intellectual disabilities; emotional disabilities; autism; physical disabilities and
speech and language impairment.

SPSY 511 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to a broad range of approaches, theories, and
research focusing primarily on assessing psychological functioning using
standardized personality questionnaires and structured and unstructured
interviews. Other assessment approaches considered include observation,
rating procedures, and individualized measures.

SPSY 601 HUMAN LEARNING
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course represents a systematic exploration of contemporary and classic
theories of human learning and focuses on the application of different types of
learning to human problems.
SPSY 606 CHILD NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course consists of an introduction to theory, research and clinical case
material relevant to the assessment of cognitive, motor, and
neuropsychological functioning of children. Course requirements include the

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