PSY 315 - Psychology in the Schools (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)

• Describe major theories of psychology (behavioral, cognitive, sociocultural, etc.) and how those apply to student learning and behavior in school settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diversity and human development and how these impact student learning and the learning environment in school settings.
• Describe psychology’s role in the schools in relation to other disciplines or interdisciplinary fields of study, particularly education.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary educational settings and contemporary issues in educational psychology and to consider those issues from various viewpoints (e.g. teacher, student, parent, and administrator).
• Demonstrate knowledge of research methods used in school settings, research skills and the ability to apply research to classroom settings.