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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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EPY - Educational Psychology
EPY 223 The Developing Child in the Twenty-First Century (1)
Theories of child development to help students understand the mental, social, and
emotional patterns of development from preschool through adolescence. Students will
engage in discussions about how phenomena unique to the culture of the United States in
the twenty-first century affect development and learning. A Poverty Studies designated
course. Fall, Spring.
EPY 260 CI Survey of Exceptional Children (1)
The role and scope of educational programs for exceptional children including etiology,
identification, and incidence. An overview of how individualized programs are developed
and planned is also included. Laboratory required. A Community Interests designated
course.
EPY 320 Educational Psychology (1)
Theories and practices in human learning to help students develop an understanding of
the nature of learning as applied in nursery schools, kindergartens, elementary grades,
and high school grades. Emphasis is placed on the development and implementation of
assessment systems and the professional use of standard tests and measures. Laboratory
required. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program.
GCS - Global and Comparative Studies
GCS 100 GP Introduction to Global and Comparative Studies (1)
An examination of social and economic change models that provide frameworks for
analyzing globalization through the themes of interdependence and integration. Basic
comparative social science research methods are introduced and applied to a range of
topics significant in contemporary globalization and comparative studies. A Global
Perspectives designated course.
GCS 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in global and comparative studies.
GCS 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
GCS 297, 397, 497 Internship in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024