Department of Educational Foundations and Research

edf.gallaudet.edu
Graduate School and Professional Studies

Dr. Helen Thumann, Chair
Fowler Hall, Room 340

No Undergraduate Majors or Minors are offered.

Educational Foundations and Research Undergraduate Courses

EDF 323 Educational Psychology (3)
The course addresses the application of psychological principles to the educational setting. Topics include learning theory, cognition and memory, individualized instruction, human development, intelligence, creativity, exceptionality, motivation, discipline, and measurement and evaluation.

Prerequisite: PSY 201.

EDF 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

EDF 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Intensive supervised study and research on topics of the student's selection.

EDF 695 Special Topics (1-3)
Grading System: letter grades only.

EDF 699 Independent Study (1-3)
Grading System: letter grades only. Individualized course of study focusing on particular problem not covered in regular courses.

Prerequisite: Appropriate level of matriculation, permission of instructor and Special Independent Study Form.