COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Texas A&M University

EPF Specializations

LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT and INSTRUCTION 
Course work in this area focuses on cognitive development, social, cultural, linguistic, and gender influences; and psychology theory and research. Practica opportunities include teaching opportunities (doctoral level) and involvement in ongoing research programs. Graduates in this specialization generally seek employment in institutions of higher learning (doctoral); developing and evaluating instructional materials and programs in school districts and social agencies; or developing, implementing, and evaluating industry training programs.

Specialization Coordinator:
Stephanie Knight, Professor, Ed.D., Teaching Strategies, At-Risk Populations.

 

EDUCATING the GIFTED and TALENTED SPECIALIZATION

M.S. (non-thesis), or M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Educating the Gifted and Talented Specialization

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CORE:

12 Hours

 

 

 

EPSY 435

Educational Statistics

3

EPSY 602

Educational Psychology

3

EPSY 622

Measurement and Evaluation in Education

3

EPSY 636

Techniques of Research

3

 

 

 

EDUCATING THE GIFTED AND TALENTED:

18 Hours

 

 

 

EPSY 619

Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented

3

EPSY 623

Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted and Talented

3

EPSY 624

Creative Thinking

3

EPSY 629

Educational Planning for the Gifted and Talented

3

EPSY 645

Creative Genius

3

EPSY 659

Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented

3

or

 

 

EPSY 683

Field Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented

3

 

 

 

ELECTIVES:

6 Hours

 

 

 

NOTES: EPSY 619, 623, 624, and 629 qualify you for the gifted/talented teacher endorsement if you have a valid Texas teaching certificate. Elective courses may be selected from EPSY and/or other departments based on interests. You may want to consider EPSY 685 (Directed Studies--8 hour limit for Master's level students), additional hours of EPSY 659 (9 hour limit on any graduate degree) and/or EPSY 683 (15 hour limit on any graduate degree). Master's level students are limited to a maximum of 6 hours of transfer credit from another university and a maximum of 12 hours of 685, 689, and transfer credit combined. M.S. students must enroll for a minimum of 9 hours during one semester as a residency requirement, while M.Ed. students must enroll for a minimum of 6 hours during two semesters. Both degrees must include a minimum of 36 hours total.

 

Specialization Coordinator:
William R. Nash, Ed.D., Professor. Creative Thinking Abilities, Educating the Gifted and Talented, Educational Leadership, Child Development, Learning Theory.

For further information contact Kristie Stramaski 979-845-1833

 

INTELLIGENCE, CREATIVITY, and GIFTEDNESS SPECIALIZATION

At the master's level in this area, students pursue studies geared to enhance the education of gifted and talented students. Core courses include Educational Statistics, Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, and Techniques of Research, in addition to the Gifted and Talented Specialization courses, which lead to the State of Texas Gifted/Talented Endorsement. Students may also combine the Gifted and Talented specialization with Bilingual Education. At the doctoral level, core courses include Learning and Development; Intelligence and Creativity; and Research, Measurement and Statistics, as well as specialization courses on Creativity and Giftedness. Elective areas provide students with opportunities for study of development, learning and instruction; assessment; counseling and consultation; research design; and educational technology. The Institute for the Gifted and Talented is housed within the department and affords a variety of opportunities for students in this area, including summer practica.

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Intelligence, Creativity, and Giftedness Specialization
Post-Masters: 64 Hours Minimum
Post-Baccalaureate: 96 Hours Minimum
FOUNDATIONS: Review the list below with your Advisor to determine basic courses you may need.
Learning EPSY 602 Educational Psychology
EPSY 673 Learning Theories
Development EPSY 646 Issues in Child and Adolescent Development (or)
EPSY 647 Adult Development and Aging
Intelligence/Creativity EPSY 648 Intelligence and Creativity
Measurement EPSY 622 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
EPSY 625 Advanced Behavioral Measurement
Research Design EPSY 435 Educational Statistics
EPSY 636 Techniques of Research
EPSY 640 Experimental Design in Education I
EPSY 641 Experimental Design in Education II
EDAD 690 Theory of EDAD Research (Qualitative Research)
EHRD 655 Qualitative Research Methods
 
SPECIALIZATION: Review the list below with your Advisor to explore possibilities.
Creativity EPSY 624 Creative Thinking
EPSY 645 Creative Genius
EDAD 621 Educational Planning/Futurism
Giftedness EPSY 619 Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 623 Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 629 Educational Planning for the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 659 Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 683 Field Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
 
SUPPORT: Review the list below with your Advisor to explore possibilities.
Counseling CPSY 630 Foundations of Counseling
CPSY 631 Techniques of Counseling
Curriculum EDCI 644 Curriculum Development
Instruction EPSY 678 Language, Learning, and Instruction
EDTC 654 Instructional Design: Techniques in Educational Technology
Reading RDNG 612 Children's Literature and Literacy
RDNG 613 Multicultural Children's Literature and Literacy
Evaluation EPSY 631 Program Evaluation in School and Clinic
Research Design EPSY 630 Single Case Research
EDAD 620 Educational Program Evaluation
EDAD 623 Advanced Fieldwork Methods (Qualitative Research)
Independent Study EPSY 685 Directed Studies
   
GREAT MENTORS: Consider taking courses around campus under outstanding university professors.
   
DISSERTATION: EPSY 691 . . . . . Research . . . . . (15 hours minimum)
 



Specialization Coordinator:
William R. Nash, Ed.D., Professor. Creative Thinking Abilities, Educating the Gifted and Talented, Educational Leadership, Child Development, Learning Theory.

For further information contact Kristie Stramaski at 979-845-1833

 

 

RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT and STATISTICS

Course work in the Research, Measurement, and Statistics focuses on basic and advanced methods used to assess learner characteristics and learning outcomes. Practica opportunities are provided through the Educational Research and Evaluation Laboratory (EREL). Internship placements have included school districts and test development corporations such as Educational Testing Service and American College Testing. Graduates with this specialization are in demand for higher education academic positions (doctoral) and for school- and industry-based jobs in measurement and evaluation.

Specialization Coordinator:
Bruce Thompson, Ed.D., Distinguished Professor. Measurement, Multivariate Statistics, Research Design.

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