Introduction to modern test theory, often called item response theory. Topics include shortcomings of classical models and methods, basic concepts and item response theory models, parameter estimation, goodness of fit procedures, and specific applications including test development, detection of biased test items, test score equating, large-scale assessment, score reporting, and computer-adaptive testing. Prerequisite: Educ 735.

The purpose of this course is to apprentice new doctoral students to the ways in which researchers interested in the intersection between the fields of language, literacy and culture approach the activity of conducting, reading and writing research. This course is intended for new doctoral students in LLC.

An integrating core experience for doctoral students focusing on international education. Current issues and areas of competency needed in the field.

An introduction to the major steps necessary for the construction of new measures. This course will provide a framework based on modern measurement theory (item response theory with a focus on the Rasch models) for the construction and evaluation of new measures and scales.

An introduction to basic concepts, skills, strategies, and research related to leading and managing schools. Topics include organizational culture, and models of decision making, leadership, learning, and instruction.

Introduction to research methods; students enabled to design and carry out field studies in international education. Techniques used in various social sciences; examples of their application to problems in international education. Survey methods, attitude and value analysis, interviewing and participant-observation techniques and research design. Models of design and techniques presented for critique. Each student sets up a research design and method outline for a specific project.

The purpose of this course is to allow graduate students to apply research skills and knowledge to a research project in the area of higher education.

Survey of recent developments in elementary mathematics education and their implications for exploring mathematics in elementary and middle schools. Emphasis will be placed on the NCTM Standards and the impact of technology--including calculators, computers, computer software, the World Wide Web, and videotape--on the learning and teaching of mathematics.

Instruction and personal supervision in administration, scoring, and interpretation of most used psychological tests such as the WISC-R, WAIS-R, WPPSI-R, and Stanford Binet. Prerequisite: Educ 705.

This practicum provides individualized instruction and supervision in individual counseling. Admission to a Counseling Master's program and certification of readiness for the practicum by the student's advisor is required before enrollment. All students counsel clients at an off-campus agency or school.