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PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology
Examines the origin, development, and manifestations of abnormal behavior with
emphasis on the biological, social, and psychological determinants of deviant
behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 223 - Psychology of Childhood
A systematic study of childhood behavior and psychological development. Emphasis
on principles underlying development, methods of child study and practical implications.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 224 - Psychology of Adolescence
A study of adolescent development in the physical, intellectual, emotional, and
social spheres. Adolescent personality and problems of adjustment considered in
relation to the family, the school and the community, and the world of work. Covers
delinquency and abnormality in adolescents.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 230 - Social Psychology
An introduction to the study of social behavior from a psychological perspective.
Representative topics include culture and personality, attitude formation and
change, conformity, leadership and prejudice.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 232 - Environmental Psychology
The study of the transactions between people and their physical environments.
Representative topics include territoriality, crowding, personal space, privacy,
architectural design of space and self-control and development phenomena.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 241 - Statistics in Psychology
A survey of techniques used to obtain, display, analyze, and interpret data in
psychology. The lecture section will emphasize the theoretical bases of the topics,
while the recitation section will allow students to focus upon the computational
procedures involved in the various statistical techniques. Lec 3, Rec 2.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 4
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PSY 245 - Principles of Psychological Research
Discussion of various research methods used in the scientific approach to the
study of behavior. Laboratory will demonstrate these methods and develop skills
in statistically analyzing data using computers. Students will learn to interpret
the statistical analyses and write papers discussing the results of the experiments.
Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: PSY 241.
Credits: 3
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PSY 251 - Psychology of Motivation
A survey of theory, research methodology and experimentally obtained facts related
to the activation and direction of behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 252 - Learning and Behavior
Examines theory and research in animal and human learning. Fundamental principles
of classical and instrumental operant conditioning and their applications to human
learning and behavior are emphasized.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 266 - Evolutionary Psychology
Examines the impact of evolved behavioral adaptations on the thinking and behavior
of contemporary humans. Evolutionary psychology is an interdisciplinary topic
that links psychology, anthropology and biology. Begins with a brief overview
of heredity and evolutionary theory and then discusses theory and research on
evolutionary factors that influence human learning and thinking motivation and
emotion, and social behavior such as cooperation and competition, mate-selection
and parenting behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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PSY 320 - Child Study Laboratory I
Observation and study of preschool children, as well as participation in guiding
activities. Students undertake individual projects, supplemented by reading and
class discussion. Emphasis on social development in early childhood. PSY 241,
PSY 245 and PSY 223 recommended. Rec 2, Lab 3.
Credits: 3
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PSY 321 - Child Study Laboratory II
Observation and study of preschool children. Individual projects, supplemented by reading and class discussions. Opportunity to assist in guiding the children’s activities. Emphasis on cognitive development. PSY 241, PSY 245 and PSY 223 recommended. Rec 2, Lab 3.
Credits: 3
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PSY 325 - Psychology of Infant Development
Surveys current concepts and findings in infancy research. Focus will address
perinatal behavioral adaptations, development of motor and sensory systems, early
parent-infant interactions, cognition and language acquisition and assessment
methods for evaluating developmental delay.
Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 328 - Tests and Measurements
Provides a contemporary overview of test and measurements in psychology, covering the history, concepts, theories, methods, empirical standing, technical aspects, and ethics of psychological assessment.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 350 - Cognition
An introduction to the psychological study of human information processing and thinking. Representative topics included attention, pattern recognition, short and long-term memory, semantic memory, visual memory, mental imagery, problem solving and creativity.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 241 and PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 361 - Sensation and Perception
Principles and theories of the ways we make contact with our environment by seeing,
hearing, smelling, tasting and feeling. Psychophysics is covered.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 365 - Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Explores the biological bases and brain mechanisms of human and animal behavior.
Considers the neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neuropharmacological foundations
of sensation and perception, sleep and arousal, sexual behavior, learning and
memory, and psychiatric disorders.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 401 - Health Psychology
Presents a biopsychosocial approach to the study of lifestyles, behaviors, response
styles and personality factors that may impact an individual’s health. Research
comes from the areas of psychology, neuroscience, public health and medicine.
Topics will include the relationship of psychological and social factors on physical
conditions and recent research in these areas.
Prerequisites: PSY 212, PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 412 - Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Provides an overview of clinical psychology. Topics include the helping professions, historical development of clinical psychology, approaches to psychological assessment and psychotherapy, controversies in the field, and new directions in the field.
Prerequisites: PSY 212, PSY 241, PSY 245; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 423 - The Psychology of Parenting
Provides a broad perspective on human parenting including theories of parenting, practical issues, cross-cultural perspectives and the relationship between child development and parenting. Special topics include public policy, law and opinion, and child abuse and neglect.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 241 and PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 424 - Abnormal Child Psychology
Examines the origin, development, and manifesation of abnormal child behavior with emphasis on the biological, emotional, social, and psychological determinants of deviant behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 241, PSY 245 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 425 - Social Issues in Developmental Psychology
An introduction to the research on current social issues in developmental psychology.
Topic areas may include sex-role development, maternal employment, day care, mass
media effects, the role of fathers, compensatory education, the effects of poverty,
teacher expectancy effects.
Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 427 - Emotional Development
Examines normative growth and individual differences in emotional development
from birth through adolescence, integrating research on biological, cognitive
and cultural aspects. Within each major developmental period, advances in the
expression, regulation and understanding of emotions is explored.
Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 430 - Current Topics in Social Psychology
An introduction to one of several current topics in social psychology. Topic areas may include applied social psychology, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, social cognition, the self, and social influence. May be repeated for credit. (This course is identical to PSY 630.)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 230 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 465 - Hormones, Brain and Behavior
An introduction to behavioral neuroendocrinology: the study of hormonal effects
on brain and behavior in both humans and animals. Topics include the role of hormones
in gender differences, parental and aggressive behaviors, stress, and cognitive
processes.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245, PSY 365 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 466 - Cognitive Neuroscience
Current theory and research on brain mechanisms underlying higher cognitive processes,
including perception, attention, memory, and language. Considers converging evidence
from experimental studies with animals, cognitive deficits in brain-damaged humans,
and recent findings based on functional imaging of the living human brain.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245, PSY 365 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 470 - History and Systems of Psychology
Surveys the development of psychology as an experimental science. Beginning with
Greek views of human nature through Christian theology, the Renaissance and British
Associationism. Considers Scottish and German Faculty Psychology and the 19th
century developments in physiology that led directly to the birth of experimental
psychology. Brief consideration of Gestalt Psychology and Behaviorism, vitalism
in the life sciences and the mind-body problem in psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 241, PSY 245; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 490 - Seminar in Issues in Contemporary Psychology
A review of the current theoretical issues and research findings in the general
areas of psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 241, PSY 245.
Credits: 3
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PSY 491 - Senior Seminar in Psychology
One or more current topics in psychology, chosen by the instructor, will be discussed.
Students will conduct library research, make oral presentations and write a comprehensive
review paper on each topic.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: PSY 241 and PSY 245; senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 492 - Problems in Psychology
Provides the opportunity to carry out a particular research problem under supervision.
Only 6 hours of credit will count toward the psychology major.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245 and permission.
Credits: Ar
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PSY 493 - Field Experience in Psychology
Practical experiences in a wide variety of applied settings such as schools,
psychological clinics, hospitals, and government and private agencies. Requirements
include a written proposal outlining the experience planned, goals of the plan,
relationship of the course to the student’s program, periodic conferences with
the faculty supervisor and a final written report. Three credit hours may fulfill
major requirements and only 6 hours may count toward graduation.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245; nine hours in psychology and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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PSY 494 - Senior Research Project
Students will develop a research project in consultation with the instructor.
The student will do an extensive library search of background material, write
a proposal, conduct the research and write an APA style report. May be repeated
for credit but not more than 6 credit hours total will be allowed for degree credit.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245 and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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PSY 520 - Biological Bases of Infancy and Development
Advanced review of psychobiological research and theory on infancy. Physiological,
perceptual, cognitive, linguistic and social-emotional topics.
Prerequisites: PSY 223.
Credits: 3
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PSY 521 - Emotion Development and Adaptation
Critical review of theory and research on emotional development and social adaptation/maladaptation.
Biological, cognitive, behavioral and developmental aspects of emotion systems
will be discussed.
Prerequisites: PSY 223.
Credits: 3
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PSY 522 - Social Development in Children
An advanced survey of current theories and research. Topics include the development of parent-child attachments, prosocial behavior, peer competence, self control, sex-role stereotypes and moral behavior.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 524 - Cognitive Development in Children
An advanced survey of theories and research. Topics include perceptual development,
children’s learning and memory functioning, and language acquisition.
Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 245 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 528 - Life Span Development
An advanced developmental psychology course that covers the entire life span. Topics include developmental theories and research methodology, as well as biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 540 - Advanced Psychological Statistics and Methods I
A two semester advanced-level course. Topics include control, reliability of
measurement, and validity in relation to both experimental and nonexperimental
approaches.
Prerequisites: PSY 241 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 541 - Advanced Psychological Statistics and Methods II
A two semester advanced-level course. Topics include control, reliability of
measurement, and validity in relation to both experimental and nonexperimental
approaches.
Prerequisites: PSY 241 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 551 - Advanced Physiological Psychology
Reading and discussion on topics of current interest including memory, brain stimulation, neurotransmitter systems and neuronal plasticity.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 561 - Advanced Social Psychology
Consideration of current theoretical and methodological issues in social psychology including interpersonal perception, attitude and attitude change, communication and persuasion, language and cognition.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 567 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Representative topics include a comparison of the cognitive or information processing paradigm with behavioristic and psychodynamic paradigms, feature analysis and pattern recognition, memory storage and retrieval, attention, psycholinguistics, problem solving and neuropsychological bases of cognitive processes.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 592 - Directed Readings:(area)
Opportunity to read in a particular area of psychology under faculty direction.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-6
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PSY 601 - Proseminar in Psychological Sciences
Readings and presentations of journal literature and research projects in experimental psychology. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 1
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PSY 603 - Ethics and Professional Problems
Responsibilities of the psychologist in the light of ethics recommended by the American Psychological Association.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 625 - Basic Methods in Assessment
Basic theory, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests frequently used for psychological evaluation with focus on individually administered tests for intelligence and personality.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 626 - Advanced Clinical Assessment
Analysis, integration and presentation of material obtained in clinical assessment. Includes advanced training in interviewing and appropriate selection of tests, interpretation and integration of test data, and report writing.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 630 - Current Topics in Social Psychology
An introduction to one of several current topics in social psychology. Topic areas may include applied social psychology, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, social cognition, the self, and social influence. May be repeated for credit. (This course is identical to PSY 430.)
Prerequisites: PSY 561 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 634 - Advanced Psychopathology
Intensive reading and discussion of classification, etiology and maladapted disordered behavior.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 643 - Seminar in Clinical Psychology
Critical review of current research literature including tests and measurements, psychotherapy and personality theory.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 655 - Seminar in Psychotherapy
Study of principles involved in psychotherapy from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Includes readings of original research and theory.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 661 - History and Philosophy of Psychology
Scientific development of psychology from its origins in the 19th century to the major systems of contemporary psychology with emphasis on theoretical rather that applied psychology. History of psychology, nature of scientific change, rise and evolution of experimental psychology, influence of Darwinian theory, and gestalt, behaviorist, psychoanalytical, and cognitive traditions.
Prerequisites: PSY 470 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 677 - Topics in Clinical Psychology
Intensive critical study of selected topics in clinical psychology.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: Ar
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PSY 681 - Clinical Supervision and Consultation I
Theories, models, ethical and legal issues, and development and training in supervision and consultation. First of a three course sequence.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1
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PSY 682 - Clinical Supervision and Consultation II
Supervision and consultation experiences in applied settings. Development of
portfolio documenting activities. Second course in a three course sequence.
Prerequisites: PSY 681.
Credits: 1
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PSY 683 - Clinical Supervision and Consultation III
Supervision and consultation experiences in applied settings. Completion of portfolio
documenting activities
Prerequisites: PSY 682.
Credits: 1
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PSY 692 - Directed Research
Opportunity to select and research a particular problem in psychology under faculty direction.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-6
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PSY 695 - Internship in Clinical Psychology I
One-year full-time supervised experience in a professional setting approved by the Clinical Psychology Training Committee. Open to advanced graduate students in Clinical Psychology and must be taken in consecutive semesters. Students enrolled in this course are considered to be in residence and in good standing as full-time graduate students.
Prerequisites: Good standing in the Clinical Psychology Training Program and approval of the Clinical Training Committee.
Credits: 1
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PSY 696 - Internship in Clinical Psychology II
A continuation of PSY 695.
Credits: 1
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PSY 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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QUS 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Selected research.
Credits: Ar
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REP 515 - Advanced Microeconomics
Examination of advanced topics in microeconomics, with special emphasis on game theory and applications of game theory to issues in industrial organization, international trade, labor economics, and environmental economics. Detailed treatment of other topics including asymmetric information, market failure, signaling, principal-agent problems, and uncertainty. (This course is identical to ECO 515.)
Prerequisites: A grade of “B” or better in ECO 514 or REP 514 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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REP 531 - Advanced Econometrics and Applications
Second of a two course sequence. Econometric models and techniques used in applied research; spatial data; panel data; nonlinear estimation; qualitative dependent variables; and limited dependent variables. (This course is identical to ECO 531.)
Prerequisites: A grade of “B” or better in ECO 530 or REP 530 or permission.
Credits: 3
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REP 695 - Practicum in Resource Economics and Policy
Directed participation in a departmentally initiated project, including research and/or field experience in economic applications in agriculture, natural resources and community development.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of graduate work.
Credits: 3 - 6
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REP 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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SAR 540 - Introduction to Students at Risk
Provides students with an in-depth understanding of the factors, conditions, and circumstances that are commonly viewed as contributing to students and their families being placed “at risk.” Results of past and contemporary research findings, demographics, and various reports involving the current and projected status of children and families at risk will be explored. Major emphasis will be upon how schools in contemporary society can effectively meet the multiple and complex instructional, personal, and social needs of students at risk. Effective student dropout policies and practices will be explained.
Credits: 3
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SAR 541 - Alternative Models and Methods for At Risk Students
Introduction to working with at risk adolescents. Examines the dynamics risk conditions, educational barriers, teen culture and social complexities that act as barriers to learning, and strategies to overcome these challenges.
Credits: 3
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SAR 542 - Working with At Risk Adolescents
Provides a strengths-based approach to working with at-risk adolescents within the conventional as well as alternative classroom settings. Course will examine the dynamics of social and educational barriers, teen culture and other contexts that can act as barriers to learning and will develop approaches for support personnel to help adolescents overcome challenges for successful learning experiences.
Credits: 3
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SAR 543 - Curriculum Design and Assessment in Alternative Education
Focus on instructional design, theories of learning and best practices for teaching at-risk adolescents. Students will create interest inventories and individual learning plans (ILPs) that optimize learning opportunities for at-risk youth, align relevant and meaningful curriculum to Maine Learning Rsults, and incorporate multiple assessments to identify student progress as prescribed by state and national standards and to address academic diversity within the classroom.
Credits: 3
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SAR 544 - Systematic, Collaborative Support for Students At Risk
Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multiple systems present in the lives of many students at risk. Emphasis is given to the school, family, and community systems, and methods of support within and across each system. Collaborative programming and working with students and their families in a reflective and supportive manner is stressed.
Credits: 3
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SAR 545 - Seminar: At Risk Children and Adolescents
Advances course for students who have had considerable coursework within the area of students at risk and alternative education, as well as practical experience within the field. Requires extensive reading and analysis of relevant issues in the professional literature related to disengaged and disenfranchised youth.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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SED 302 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Develops knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities. Topics include: adaptation of instruction, legal and ethical issues, family and social relationships and collaboration between school and community agencies.
Credits: 3
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SED 500 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Provides an overview of the philosophies, legislation and litigation, and methods that serve as the foundation of special education services.
Credits: 3
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SED 509 - Curriculum Development for Students with Severe Disabilities
In-depth study of curriculum for students with severe disabilities. Emphasizes the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum designs as well as co-teaching and peer-mediated strategies.
Prerequisites: SED 401, SED 402, SED 536 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 520 - Law and Policy Affecting Individuals
Examines state and federal laws and policies that affect individuals with disabilities in both school and the community.
Prerequisites: SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 524 - Literacy and Language Development
Examines how oral and written language are acquired; sociocultural linguistic variations, connections between language acquisition and print awareness and classroom practices that promote language development. (ERL 534 and SED 524 are identical courses.)
Credits: 3
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SED 528 - Educational Methods for Students with Autism
Provides an overview of diagnostic, clinical, and educational approaches for students with autism. Topics include definitions and characteristics under the autism spectrum, historical perspectives on etiology and treatment, curriculum and instructional strategies, and bio-medical interventions. Specific research-based intervention procedures in language development, social behavior, sensory implications, pivotal responses, and the development of academic and functional skills are examined. Emphasis placed upon educational and behavioral methods used in school and family settings.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SED 532 - Behavior Management and Intervention
Approaches to behavior management and behavior change in educational settings. Examines principles of cognitive behavior modification, social skills training and crisis intervention.
Prerequisites: SED 402 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SED 536 - Educational Strategies For Students with Severe Disabilities
Examines instructional strategies that have been effective in the education of students with severe disabilities. Emphasis on models of inclusive education; nonverbal communication strategies; and behavioral supports.
Prerequisites: SED 401.
Credits: 3
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SED 543 - Program Planning and Curriculum Access
Topics include an overview of the special education process through the development of the IEP; how to write an educationally useful IEP; planning for general education curriculum access.
Prerequisites: SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 544 - Math Methods in Special Education
Examines educational principles and strategies for teaching students with math difficulties.
Prerequisites: SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 545 - Intervention for Reading Difficulties
Explores strategies for adapting reading instruction for students with reading difficulties. Topics include theoretical explanations of reading difficulties, multi-tiered systems of support, research-based approaches to intervention, and procedures for evaluating response to interventions. Addresses the needs of students with high- and low-incidence disabilities as well as students at risk.
Prerequisites: SED 302 or SED 402 or SED 500 or Permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 551 - Curriculum & Instruction in Special Education
A consideration of educational principles and practices essential to the development of effective instructional strategies for students with mild-to-moderate disabilities.
Prerequisites: SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 552 - Working with Families of Students with Disabilities
Models for consulting with families of children and youth with disabilities.
Prerequisites: SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 553 - Assessment in Special Education I
Develops knowledge of basic measurement concepts and principles and provides introductory experiences with procedures used to assess the educational performance of students with mild/moderate disabilities.
Prerequisites: SED 402 and teaching experience or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 554 - Assessment in Special Education II
Develops skill in selecting educational measures to address assessment questions pertaining to students with mild-moderate disabilities; administering, scoring and interpreting norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, performance-based, and curriculum-based assessments of educational performance; and communicating assessment results.
Prerequisites: SED 553 and Master of Education student in Special Education or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 555 - Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
Explores models of career preparation for students with disabilities, including postsecondary opportunities.
Prerequisites: SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 556 - Assessment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe Disabilities
Provides training in assessing individual learning needs of students with autism spectrum disorders and severe disabilities, emphasizing curriculum-based assessment, diagnostic criteria, ecological inventories, adaptive behavior scales, person-centered planning, and quality of life indicators.
Prerequisites: SED 304 or SED 402 or SED 500 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 563 - Positive Behavior Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Provides training in behavioral assessment, support, and intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Emphasizes evidence-based practices including functional behavioral assessment and communication training, social skills instruction, self-management, and antecedent and broader environmental interventions.
Prerequisites: SED 528 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 564 - Universal Design for Learning in PreK-12 Classrooms
This course will acquaint PreK-12 educators with principles, theories, research, and policies related to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The course will examine the historical roots and policies related to UDL, neuropsychological and sociological theories driving UDL, core components of UDL, application of UDL within various content areas (e.g., reading, mathematics, social studies, science), and systems issues related to meeting the diverse needs of students.
Prerequisites: SED 302 or SED 402 or SED 500 or permission
Credits: 3
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SED 570 - Technology for Individuals with Disabilities
Develops strategies for identifying and implementing adaptive and assistive technology in educational settings. Explores current technology available to assist students with disabilities.
Prerequisites: EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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SED 572 - Educational Needs of Students with Physical and Medical Disabilities
An overview of the physical and medical aspects of children and youth with severe and multiple handicaps. Course taught by skilled health, medical and special education professionals who work directly with students with severe handicaps. Course is appropriate for educators, therapists and other professionals who work directly with students with severe handicaps.
Credits: 3
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SED 581 - Response to Intervention for Behavior: School-Wide Prevention
Critical components of universal positive behavioral interventions and supports. Focus on a continuum of research-based behavioral practices integrated into a system for all students, and using data to evaluate student outcomes and program fidelity.
Credits: 3
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SED 582 - Response to Intervention for Behavior: Targeted Interventions
Based on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports model, addresses effective implementation of secondary behavioral systems and practices. Emphasizes behavioral interventions, outcome data tools, and fidelity measures for targeted groups of students who require behavioral support and intervention beyond Tier I to succeed in school settings. Includes check-in/check-out and group social skills programs.
Prerequisites: SED 581
Credits: 3
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SED 583 - Response to Intervention for Behavior: Individualized Interventions
Based on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports model, addresses effective implementation of tier III behavioral systems and practices. Focus on comprehensive, multi-component behavioral interventions, outcome data tools, and fidelity measures for individual students who require intensive behavioral support and interventions beyond Tier I and II to succeed in school settings.
Prerequisites: SED 581 and SED 582
Credits: 3
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SED 598 - Special Topics in Special Education
Concentrated study of designated topics in special education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission. Some sections may have additional prerequisites.
Credits: 1-3
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SED 605 - Seminar in Special Education
Advanced study of current issues, problems, and controversies in special education. Typically taken as the final course in the master’s program in special education.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 610 - Internship in Special Education Teaching
Supervised student teaching experience in special education. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisites: Master of Education student in Special Education and permission.
Credits: 1-6
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SED 620 - Practicum in Special Education
Supervised practice to develop and apply advanced professional skills for certified special education or related services professionals. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Master of Education or Certificate of Advanced Study student in Special Education, Maine Teacher Certification in Special Education or related services and permission.
Credits: 3
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