Catalog 73 - National University

Course Descriptions412PED 675: Alternative Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 674)This is an advanced course that focuses on selection,educational implications, use of alternative assessmenttechniques, eligibility for special education,diagnosis of disabling conditions, recommendationsfor remedial techniques and IEP development.Students will discuss the role of primary languageand socio-cultural variables on cognitive/educationaldevelopment, the implications of psycho-educationalassessment on least restrictive placement andintegrating assessment materials for the purpose ofwriting psychological test reports.PED 676: Intro Applied Behavior AnalysisApplied Behavior Analysis is a scientific basedmethod of understanding human behavior andusing that understanding to change socially significantbehaviors. The field is based on over 50 years ofscientific research on respondent and operant conditioningand its application to everyday situations.This course provides an overview of the major components– philosophical as well as applied – ofApplied Behavior Analysis. Major topics includebehavioral assessment, single-subject researchdesign, basic principles of behavior shaping andreduction, how to achieve behavioral generalizationand maintenance, aspects of stimulus control and itsrelation to the three term contingency model, discretetrial training, and aversive control. This courseis not an ABA Certificate course.PED 677: Curriculum Interventions(1.5 quarter units)The focus of this class is to introduce school psychologystudents to a conceptual framework for assessingand evaluating a wide range of academic concernswithin a problem solving approach using nontraditionalacademic assessment techniques commonlyreferred to as Curriculum-BasedMeasurement/Assessment. Students will learn theconceptual and theoretical framework underlyingCBM and CBA, be taught to administer and interpretCBM/CBA assessment methods, and learn howthe data serve problem solving and Response toIntervention (RTI) model modelsPED 678: Practicum in School Psychology(3 quarter units)(Prerequisites: PED 671, PED 672, PED 673, PED 674,and PED 675)The purpose of the school-based practicum is to providestudents with an orientation to school and communityprofessional as well as to clarify the role ofthe school psychologist. The student will have theopportunity to observe school psychologists conductpsycho-educational assessments, develop behavioralinterventions, participate in child study team meetings,and provide feedback to parents. Students areexpected to gain experience working with childrenin a multitude of settings, including preschool, elementary,middle and senior high school as well asspecial education centers. Students are placed in aschool setting and attend a university-based seminar.Grading is S or U only.PED 680: Roles, Issues and EthicsIntroduction to professional, ethical, legal, theoretical,and practical aspects of School Psychology.Students will examine the roles and responsibilitiesof school psychologists, professional organizations,and associations. Historical and social context alongwith emerging professional issues and directions areincluded. National Standards and ethical guidelinesfor practice are examined.PED 683: Program EvaluationProvides an overview of current empirically-basedprograms addressing student needs such as readingdifficulties, school safety, anger management andself-mutilative behavior reduction. Includes evaluationof site or district wellness and academic interventions.PED 685: Internship Seminar(3 quarter units)(Prerequisites: A record of a passing score on the CBESTand approval of internship site Placement Specialist.Students mush have completed all program prerequisites,completion of PED coursework, 450 hours of practicumand have permission of the faculty advisor)Students will review the knowledge, skills, and standardsof the graduate program in school psychologyin final preparation for their employment as professionalschool psychologists. Student will prepare forthe ETS Praxis examination, complete their programportfolios, and present their school project as part ofthis course. Grading is H, S, or U only.PED 687: School Psych Internship IPED 688: School Psych Internship IIPED 689: School Psych Internship IIIPED 690: School Psych Internship IV(Prerequisites: students must have completed all programcoursework, must be enrolled in their internship and havepermission of the faculty advisor)Students are placed in a school setting and expectedto perform a variety of school psychology relatedactivities for a minimum of 1200 hours. Grading isby S or U only.PED 694: Thesis(Prerequisites: ILD 625 and an undergraduate or graduatestatistics course. Students must have written permissionof lead faculty to enroll in the course)This course is a supervised experience culminatingin the completion of a thesis. The student prepares aresearch proposal, obtains Institutional ReviewBoard (IRB) approval, conducts the study and preparesthe written thesis. This class is scheduled for 2months, meets once a week and at the end of thattime a grade of “IP” will be posted then the maximumlength of time is 10 additional months.Grading is H, S, or U only.PGM – Professional GolfManagementPGM 100: History of SportA survey of the history of sport with a focus uponthe influence of culture, philosophy, and gender.The evolution of a sport or sporting activity will beexplored.PGM 101: Philosophy of CoachingA survey of basic coaching philosophies in sports.The concepts of motivation, planning, player development,and training will be explored. Historicalexamples will be used to highlight the importanceand development of coaching techniques.PGM 102: Facility OperationsA survey of the principles of facility planning andoperations. Analysis and discussion of the stepsinvolved in the creation of a policies and proceduremanual. The use of ethical business planning in thecreation of a facility mission and the techniques andmethods to develop financial forecasts and budgetswill be discussed. Effective business practices andtheir differences in private, semi-private, and municipalfacilities will be explored.PGM 103: Acct and Business PracticesA survey of basic accounting theory and the applicationof accounting principles, including the recordingof business transactions and preparation offinancial statements within the golf industry.Analysis and interpretation of financial data will beused to assist users in decision-making. Case studiesinvolving financial situations presently facinggolf club management will be presented.PGM 104: Tournament OperationsAn exploration into the operational development oftournaments and the rules of golf, planning andoperations of tournaments, including budget, purpose,staff, facility, function, format, players, tickets,marketing, golf course preparation, prizes, mediacoverage, evaluation, and other logistical concerns.The history of the rules of golf and their applicationin tournaments and regulation play will be introducedand applied.PGM 200: Personnel Dev & Human RelationOverview of human resources management andorganizational development activities includingemployment, interviewing, career systems, compensation,benefits, training, organizational change, performanceevaluation, discipline and employee assistance,labor relations, affirmative action and equalemployment opportunity considerations, and healthand safety.PGM 201: Hospitality & Resort MgmtPlanning for the management of personnel, includingthe recruitment, selection, and evaluation ofemployees in the hospitality industry. This coursewill discuss resort management in the golf industryand how to address situations in day to day business.PGM 202: Sustainable Golf & Turf MgmtA survey of basic science behind turf managementand the application of sustainable technologies ingolf facility management.PGM 203: Instruction & Player Dev IIAn advanced look at the techniques employed byinstructors to develop advanced players. Thiscourse will focus on mechanics, learning style,habits, fitness, and motivation utilized by theworld’s best teachers and players.PGM 204: Sports Marketing & PromotionPrinciples of sports marketing and the application ofthese principles to sports related organizations. Theprimary focus is on planning, with additionalemphasis on promotions management.PGM 210: Modern Swing ConceptsSurvey on major concepts of the golf swing. Topicswill range from exploring the philosophy of teaching,on course management, how fitness relates tothe golf swing, and the use of technology to improveteaching.PGM 213: Merchandising & Invent MgmtA survey of basic accounting, marketing, and inventorymanagement theory. The course includes ananalysis of an open-to-buy plan, the value of inventorymanagement systems, successful marketing andpricing strategies, and the importance of merchandisingbenchmarks to evaluate financial performance.PGM 214: Supervising & DelegatingA survey of basic managerial and leadership theory,with an emphasis on training for managers anddevelopment of leadership skills to help provide ateamwork philosophy in the workplace.PGM 215: Facilities Ops & Green AppsA seminar course in the organizational challengesand opportunities of facility operations and environmentallysensitive practices. An examination of