4160 Department of Learning Sciences

750 College of Education and Human Development Building
404-413-8040
education.gsu.edu/ls/
Brendan Calandra, Chair

The Department of Learning Sciences is an interdisciplinary unit dedicated to improving the human condition through data driven investigation of the learning process, effective design of innovative learning environments and the development of learning sciences professionals. Graduates pursue careers at universities, research laboratories, school systems, business and industry, government agencies and more. The department offers a wide array of courses, programs, degrees and professional development opportunities in four distinct but related areas: Applied behavior analysis, educational psychology, learning technologies and special education.

Programs

• Education of Students with Exceptionalities, Ph.D.
• Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
• Instructional Technology, Ph.D.

• Autism Education Endorsement
• Computer Science Endorsement
• Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities Endorsement
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Endorsement
• Preschool Special Education Endorsement
• Special Education Physical and Health Disabilities Endorsement

• Corporate Learning Professional Certificate
• Health Literacy Certificate
• Instructional Design and Technology Certificate
• Online Learning Design and Development Certificate

• Special Education, M.A.T.

• Special Education, M.Ed.

• Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
• Educational Psychology, M.S.
• Instructional Design and Technology, M.S.

• Special Education Adapted Curriculum Initial Certification
• Special Education Deaf Education Initial Certification
• Special Education General Curriculum P-12 Initial Certification

Courses

• EPY 7080 - The Psychology of Learning and Learners
• EPY 7090 - The Psychology of Learning and Learners: The Young Child
• EPY 7660 - Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis
• EPY 7975 - Seminar for Graduate Assistants
• EPY 7990 - Master’s Capstone
• EPY 8010 - Professional Studies in Educational Psychology
• EPY 8020 - Principles of Behavior Analysis
• EPY 8030 - Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
• EPY 8050 - The Psychology of Instruction
• EPY 8070 - Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning
• EPY 8080 - Memory and Cognition
• EPY 8120 - Motivational Factors in Learning and Behavior
• EPY 8180 - Learning and the School-Age Child (5 to 18 Years)
• EPY 8200 - Advanced Developmental Psychology: Cognition and Intellect
• EPY 8220 - Advanced Developmental Psychology: Personality and Socialization
• EPY 8240 - Development of Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Identity
• EPY 8250 - Psychology of Inner-City Children
• EPY 8265 - Health Behavior: Acquisition and Change
• EPY 8360 - Staff Management and Supervision
• EPY 8380 - Verbal Behavior and Skill Acquisition
• EPY 8760 - Seminar in Text and Media Comprehension
• EPY 8790 - International Experiences and Issues in Education
• EPY 8810 - Directed Reading or Research in Educational Psychology
• EPY 8850 - Introduction to Single-Case Methodology
• EPY 8860 - Applications of Single-Case Methodology
• EPY 8870 - Single-Case Methodology
• EPY 8960 - Seminar in Educational Psychology
• EPY 8961 - Professional Development Seminar in Educational Psychology
• EPY 8970 - Ethics for Behavior Analysts
• EPY 9000 - Facilitating College Teaching
• EPY 9310 - Reading Development, Disorders, and Intervention Research
• EPY 9320 - Language Development, Disorders, and Intervention Research
• EPY 9330 - Measurement and Assessment in Advanced Language and Literacy Science
• EPY 9660 - Internship in Educational Psychology
• EPY 9990 - Dissertation

• EXC 6350 - Orientation to Deafness
• EXC 6360 - Audiological Considerations
• EXC 6370 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture I
• EXC 6380 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture II
• EXC 6560 - Educational Evaluation of Students with Disabilities
• EXC 6570 - Individual and Classroom Management
• EXC 6580 - Instructional Methods for Students with Behavior/Learning Disabilities
• EXC 6590 - Functional and Social Methods for Students with Behavior/Learning Disabilities
• EXC 6600 - Collaboration Between Schools and Communities in Special Education
• EXC 6661 - Practicum I: Special Education General Education Curriculum: Consultative
• EXC 6671 - Educational Partnerships and Practicum II: Special Education General Education Curriculum: Consultative
• EXC 7000 - Collaboration with Parents and Professionals
• EXC 7010 - Beginning Literacy Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities
• EXC 7030 - Applied Behavior Analysis
• EXC 7130 - Assessment for Instructional Planning
• EXC 7150 - Methods for Teaching Students with Varying Exceptionalities
• EXC 7160 - Strategies for Social and Emotional Behavior in Students with Behavior and Learning Disabilities
• EXC 7190 - Theoretical Foundations for Literacy Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities
• EXC 7250 - Characteristics of Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• EXC 7260 - Characteristics of Severe Physical and Multiple Disabilities
• EXC 7280 - Methods for Teaching Students with Intellectual Disability and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• EXC 7281 - Assessment and Curriculum Planning: Adapted Curriculum
• EXC 7300 - Assistive Technology: Reading and Academics
• EXC 7310 - Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
• EXC 7315 - Assessment and Curricular Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• EXC 7320 - Methods of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• EXC 7325 - Methods of Teaching High Functioning Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• EXC 7330 - Physical and Health Management of Students with Disabilities
• EXC 7360 - Language Development in Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7390 - Reading and Writing Instruction for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7400 - Methods of Teaching Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7410 - Educational Assessment of Atypical Deaf Students
• EXC 7420 - Adolescent Literacy Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities
• EXC 7430 - Auditory and Speech Development in Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7460 - Advanced Studies in Intensive Interventions for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities
• EXC 7650 - Characteristics of Young Children with Disabilities
• EXC 7660 - Methods of Teaching Young Children with Disabilities
• EXC 7810 - Directed Reading and Research in Special Education
• EXC 7920 - Practicum I: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7925 - Practicum I: Adapted Curriculum
• EXC 7926 - Practicum I: Autism
• EXC 7929 - Practicum I: Early Childhood
• EXC 7930 - Practicum II: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7935 - Practicum II: Adapted Curriculum
• EXC 7936 - Practicum II: Autism
• EXC 7937 - Practicum II: Physical and Health Disabilities
• EXC 7939 - Practicum II: Early Childhood
• EXC 7940 - Practicum: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• EXC 7941 - Current Issues in Special Education
• EXC 7980 - Research in Special Education: Master’s Capstone
• EXC 8770 - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
• EXC 8810 - Directed Reading or Research in Special Education
• EXC 8961 - Professional Development Seminar in Special Education
• EXC 8980 - Professional Investigation and Writing in Special Education
• EXC 9660 - Internship in Special Education I
• EXC 9900 - Research Seminar in Special Education
• EXC 9981 - Grant Proposal Writing in Special Education
• EXC 9985 - Educational Theory and Research Design
• EXC 9990 - Dissertation

• LT 7100 - Design of Performance and Instructional Systems
• LT 7101 - Conducting Needs and Instructional Analysis
• LT 7102 - Instructional Strategies and Detailed Design
• LT 7103 - Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Instructional or Performance Systems
• LT 7110 - Instructional Design for School-Based Settings
• LT 7150 - Analysis of Performance and Instructional Systems
• LT 7360 - Integrating Technology in School-Based Learning Environments