EDU 3250 - Educational Psychology

Goals: To develop a working knowledge of various principles and theories based in the discipline of psychology and the practical application of these formulations to the teaching/learning process.

Content: Theories of learning; motivation and intelligence; theories of cognitive, social, and emotional development; influences of social and cultural background on development and learning; assessment and evaluation; theoretical basis for instructional models; theoretical basis of strategies for managing the learning environment.
Taught: Fall and spring terms.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 3150 is required if pursuing an education license.

Clinical Requirement: Will use clinical from 3150 to complete assignments in this course unless separate clinical is arranged.