EDG Graduate Courses
Courses in Education - Graduate (EDG)
5360 Teaching Internship (0-0-3). Supervised practice in applying instructional skills in organized settings. (May be repeated once for credit.) Grading will be either pass or fail.
5361 Internship in School Counseling (0-0-3). Required for school counselors hired by Texas school districts on an intern certificate. Designed to provide supervised field experience in which the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in each of the standards identified in Texas Administrative Code for the School Counselor Certificate. May not be concurrently enrolled in Education - Graduate 6325 or Education - Graduate 6399. Grading will be either pass or fail. (May be repeated for credit).
Prerequisites: Completion of Education - Graduate 6331 with a grade of “B” or better. All requirements outlined in Texas Administrative Code for intern certificates; permission of program coordinator.
5660 Clinical Teaching (0-0-6). Observation of and participation in supervised teaching in appropriate approved school settings for students seeking teacher certification. Grading will be either pass or fail.
6300 Curriculum Development (3-0). Learn to analyze and design curriculum appropriate for all students using feedback from continuous and appropriate assessment. Curriculum will be based on valid learning theories, have clear goals and objectives, consider student diversity, and account for external influences.
6301 Social and Cultural Influences (3-0). Designed to examine the disparate impacts of socio-cultural influences among diverse populations. A range of theories and research will be analyzed, synthesized, and applied to build social and cultural capacity.
6302 Data Collection, Analysis, and Application (3-0). A study of typical methods of measuring and testing both quantitative and qualitative data used in educational research. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and use of data. Elementary statistical terms and processes are studied.
6303 Lifespan Development (3-0). A study of human development through the life span, including social, emotional, cognitive, language, and cultural influences. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Education - School Counseling 6303.)
6304 Research (3-0). This course serves as an introduction to the concepts, methods, and applications of multiple approaches to research, especially those common to the field of education. The fundamental aim of this course is to provide a foundation for further study of research processes and methodologies.
6305 Legal and Ethical Principles (3-0). Examine legal and ethical standards pertinent to professional practice. Analyze issues guided by state and federal laws as well as codes of ethics.
6306 Curriculum and Methodology Trends (3-0). This course examines curriculum and instructional trends across disciplines. Focus is on increasing knowledge of new innovations, topics, and issues as they relate to instructional context.
6307 Professional Writing for Educators (3-0). This course emphasizes the skills needed for professional and academic writing in education. Course activities and assignments focus on processes and skills for writing such as, but not limited to, organization, syntax, voice, academic grammar, and sentence structure.
6310 Behavior and Classroom Management (3-0). Learn to organize a positive and productive learning environment. Integrate the study of the physical and emotional environment to develop effective classroom management techniques and student behavior modification theory.
6311 Organizational Supervision (3-0). This course examines the necessary skills for administrators and/or leaders to supervise in diverse roles.
6312 Learning Theories (3-0). Learn to apply evidence-based instructional methods through the study of incidence and etiology of different learning styles.
6313 Foundations of School Systems (3-0). Develop an understanding of the organization and structure of the school system. Learn to fulfill the professional role and responsibilities of the instructor, adhering to the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
6314 Effective Instruction and Assessment (3-0). This course is designed to teach effective curriculum and practical instructional methods that utilize appropriate technology and engage diverse student populations in a variety of formats. Focus is on responsive instruction practices that incorporate continuous assessment into the delivery.
6315 Content Area Instruction (3-0). A course designed to study higher level thinking skill development in the content areas for diverse classrooms. Includes unit preparation, evaluation of curriculum materials, adapting learning experiences, theories and techniques of literacy, internet applications and assessments.
6316 Instructional Strategies: Theory and Practice (3-0). Designed to explore the theory and practice of effective instructional practices in diverse classrooms. Focus on research relevant to factors influencing instructional effectiveness and the interaction among instructional and learning variables. Includes current issues in instruction such as instructional technology and others.
6317 Teaching Diverse Populations (3-0). This course is designed to emphasize the instructional needs of diverse populations. Focus is on the learning environment, instructional resources, and instructional methodologies to address the needs of a diverse student population.
6318 Role of the Teacher (3-0). This course is designed to prepare candidates for the competencies required for their role as a classroom teacher. Focus is on the pedagogy and professional responsibilities in understanding the learner, analyzing data, and planning instruction.
6320 Individual Counseling (3-0). An introduction and orientation to basic counseling, emphasizing the methods or techniques used to provide counseling treatment intervention to individuals.
6321 Group Counseling (3-0). The theory and types of groups, including dynamics and the methods of practice with groups.
6322 Introduction to School and Community Counseling (3-0). A study of wellness techniques and methods used to help students/clients individually and in groups with educational and vocational planning and choice, and interpersonal relations with leadership perspectives and theory. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Education - Graduate 6343.)
6323 Theories of Counseling (3-0). Overview of theoretical approaches to counseling including history and philosophy, and the fundamental concepts of counseling and consultation theories and practices designed to prepare the individual for further study in the field of counseling.
6324 Career and Occupational Counseling (3-0). A study of the basic principles related to educational-vocational planning, including practical experiences in administering, reviewing, and evaluating occupational and career standardized data profiles.
6325 Practicum in School Counseling (0-0-3). Designed to provide 160 clock-hours of supervised field experience in which the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in each of the standards identified in Texas Administrative Code for the School Counselor Certificate. The practicum is taken as one of the final courses in the counseling certification program. May not be concurrently enrolled in Education - Graduate 6399 or Education - Graduate 5361. Grading will be either pass or fail. (May be repeated for credit.)
Prerequisites: Completion of Education - Graduate 6331 with a grade of “B” or better. Permission of program coordinator.
6326 Education of Exceptional Children (3-0). This course is designed to address the nature and needs of exceptional children. Focus is on the impact of educational provisions for the gifted and talented and individuals with disabilities.
6327 Dysfunctional Behavior (3-0). The principles of understanding dysfunction in human behavior or social disorganization, including an overview of dysfunctional behavior and exceptionalities, analysis of dysfunctional behavior in educational and counseling settings.
6328 Professional Orientation (3-0). This course provides an overview of consultation, case management, theory, and practice and their application in professional settings in mental health and wellness roles. Professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation, and professional identity of persons providing counseling intervention and responsive services based on data are reviewed. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6331 Role of the School Counselor (3-0). Designed to acquaint the student with the organization, program, techniques, and methods used by counseling personnel to help students individually and in groups with educational planning, vocational choice, and interpersonal relations. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6332 Introduction to Crisis, Trauma, and Mental Health Concerns (3-0). An introductory course exploring crisis, trauma, and mental health concerns in order to understand the impacts across the lifespan.
6333 Assessment Techniques (3-0). This course examines the principles, methods, concepts, and assessment procedures of an individual’s attitudes, aptitudes, achievements, interests, and personal characteristics.
6334 Addictions Counseling (3-0). This course examines factors related to addictive disorders, including, but not limited to, substances, gambling, eating, alcohol, drugs, and sexual addictions with a focus on theoretical and evidenced-based practices for substance-related and addictive disorders.
6335 Counseling Ethics (3-0). This course examines law and ethics for the licensed professional counselor with a focus on current board rules, records management, business and family law, and professional practice. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6336 Marriage and Family Counseling (3-0). This course provides an overview of marriage and family counseling theory and practice with an emphasis on multicultural, legal and ethical issues, and discusses methods and skills that can be applied in various counseling settings. Family development, family dynamics, interpersonal relationships and marriage and family systems will be included.
6337 Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology (3-0). This course will examine factors that contribute to psychological disorders across the lifespan through the exploration of the types and causes of mental disorders, their assessment, treatment to include a basic knowledge of psychopharmacology medications, and related research for the disorders as it is represented in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, current edition.
6338 Counseling Methods (3-0). This course provides a general overview of theory application and counseling techniques necessary to facilitate an effective counseling relationship. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practices suitable for various counseling settings.
6340 Structure and Organization (3-0). Reframing organizations through structure and organization analysis.
6341 Role of the Principal (3-0). Designed to acquaint the student with the organization, program, curriculum, plant supervision, and education procedures for the elementary, middle, and senior high school. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better prior to any practicum course.
6342 Strategic Planning and Fiscal Management (3-0). This course is designed to develop knowledge and skill related to budgets, accountability procedures and human relations issues arising from fiscal decisions.
6343 Organizational Relationships (3-0). Designed to cover the principles, philosophy, and techniques for improving organizations through building internal and external relationships. Different roles of organizations are identified and evaluated.
6344 School District Resource Management (3-0). Designed to develop knowledge and skills related to district budget procedures, revenues, state, county and school district finance. Other problems related to the history of public school financing, legislative actions and financing public education will be included.
Prerequisites: Principal certificate and permission of the professor.
6345 Human Relationships in Educational Administration (3-0). Designed to explore the administrator’s professional relationships with teachers, parents, students, principals, other educational employees in the district, and the School board. Personnel and Human Resources areas as well as Staff Development are included in the course. Leadership opportunities abound in these areas and will be included in activities.
Prerequisites: Principal certificate and permission of the professor.
6346 School Plant Planning and Maintenance (3-0). A study of the issues facing the school administrator and the School Board in determining school building needs, planning for facilities, responsibilities of architects and contractors, equipping and furnishing school buildings, and maintaining and redesigning existing buildings. Other relevant topics include asbestos, bond issues and ethics.
Prerequisites: Principal certificate and permission of the professor.
6347 Practicum in School Administration (0-0-3). Designed to provide a field experience in school administration with emphasis on instructional leadership at different grade levels, public relations, personnel administration, and business management. Special seminars on selected topics, cooperatively designed by graduate advisor and public school administration, will be required. Grading will be either pass or fail. (May be repeated for credit.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the program advisor.
6348 Superintendent Internship in Education (0-0-3). Online course and field experience. Guided experiences in central office and superintendent administration under the supervision and direction of a central office administrator and a university professor. The internship is taken as the final course in the superintendent certification program. Grading will be either pass or fail.
Prerequisites: Principal certificate and permission of the professor.
6350 Counseling Practicum I (0-0-3). This field experience course requires a minimum of 150 clock hours of supervised practicum in counseling. At least 50 hours will be direct client counseling to meet the requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas required by the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. This course is taken as one of the final courses. Grading will be either pass or fail. May not be concurrently enrolled in EOG 6351.
Prerequisites: Completion of EDG 6328 and EDG 6335 with a grade of “B” or better. Permission of advisor required.
6351 Counseling Practicum 2 (0-0-3). This field experience course requires a minimum of 150 clock hours of supervised practicum in counseling. At least 50 hours will be direct client counseling to meet the requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas required by the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. This course is taken as one of the final courses. Grading will be either pass or fail. May not be concurrently enrolled in EOG 6350.
Prerequisites: Completion of EDG 6328 and EDG 6335 with a grade of “B” or better. Permission of advisor required.
6361 American Higher Education (3-0). A comprehensive introduction to the basic philosophical principles of American higher education including facts and fundamental theoretical concepts on which to build future understandings and research.
6362 College Student Development (3-0). An in-depth study of development theories that are unique to college-aged students. Examines issues facing college students including, but not limited to, sources of motivation, learning styles, development of values, relationship development, mental/physical and psychological development.
6363 Leadership (3-0). An examination of organization theory, models, and policies; governance and management process; and leadership perspectives and leadership theory. A review of research and new conceptual perspectives will be included.
6364 Issues in Higher Education (3-0). Current issues in the administration of student development programs and activities on college and university campuses in the United States. Provides an in-depth analysis of prevalent issues unique to both community colleges and senior universities.
6365 Internship in Higher Education (0-0-3). Designed to provide a supervised internship experience specializing in multiple areas of student development commonly found in institutions of higher education. Grading will be either pass or fail.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Graduate Advisor.
6366 Student Affairs and Administrative Services (3-0). An examination of the institutional need for student affairs programs and the many different units that make up student affairs. Students will become familiar with the structure and function of the student affairs office and its context in higher education.
6367 Foundations of Academic Advising (3-0). This course examines the foundations of academic advising as an essential component of student success and retention in higher education. Topics include developmental advising, literature and research on academic advising, models and delivery systems, skills for effective advising, advising diverse populations, assessment, evaluation and reward systems for advisor and advising programs.
6369 Assessment of Student Outcomes (3-0). An examination of the philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation of student outcomes data in higher education.
6381 Special Topics (3-0). A study of selected topics in education. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)
6391 Individual Research. A specialized course which may be directed reading or research for superior students under the direction of a graduate faculty member. (Course may be repeated only with departmental approval.)
6394 Capstone in Professional Counseling (3-0). The capstone course is designed to prepare candidates for their professional life after graduation by providing opportunities to demonstrate mastery on all competencies associated with the Professional Counseling program. Must be completed with a grade of “ B “ or better.
6395 Capstone in Curriculum and Instruction (3-0). The capstone course is designed to prepare candidates for their professional life after graduation by providing opportunities to demonstrate mastery on all competencies associated with the Curriculum and Instruction program. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6396 Capstone in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling (3-0). The capstone course is designed to prepare candidates for their professional life after graduation by providing opportunities to demonstrate mastery on all competencies associated with the Mental Health and Wellness program. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6397 Capstone in Administrative Leadership (3-0). The capstone course is designed to prepare candidates for their professional life after graduation by providing opportunities to demonstrate mastery on all competencies associated with the Administrative Leadership program. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6398 Capstone in Student Development (3-0). The capstone course is designed to prepare candidates for their professional life after graduation by providing opportunities to demonstrate mastery on all competencies associated with the Student Development program. Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
6399 Practicum II in School Counseling (0-0-3). Designed to provide 140 clock-hours of practical application of acquired knowledge under the supervision of a certified school counselor in which the student refines and enhances skills and integrates professional knowledge in guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support. May not be concurrently enrolled in Education - Graduate 6325 or Education - Graduate 5361. Practicum II is taken as one of the final courses in the counseling certification program. Grading will be either pass or fail.
Prerequisites: Completion of Education - Graduate 6325. Permission of program coordinator.
6948 Role of the Superintendent (0-0-9). Designed to acquaint the student with the organization, program, curriculum, plant supervision, finance and education procedures, and community relations. Focus is on Texas Superintendent’s Competencies.