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26 courses with the subject EDEP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

EDEP 110Academic Success Through Self-Regulated Learning3

Focuses on self-regulation theory to help students develop skills and practice evidence-based strategies for academic success, such as time management, distributed practice for exam preparation, or regulation when working with others. Applies current models of self-regulation to examine metacognitive, motivational, and behavioral strategies to reach goals e.g., how to reduce procrastination.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral SciencesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 300 Level Courses

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 310Teaching Students How to Learn3

Focuses on learning how-to-learn and teaching how-to-learn. Provides explicit strategies and steps to support others in developing self-regulated learning skills.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 350Perspectives on Achievement Motivation3

Focuses on theories and concepts of human achievement motivation; and examines strategies, techniques and interventions that promote and sustain motivation in formal and informal learning contexts.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral SciencesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 400 Level Courses

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 494Practicum in Educational Psychology1-3

Provides a paid or voluntary supervised professional experience in an approved professional setting under the supervision of a practicum University Supervisor and Site Supervisor. Note: Complete 33 1/3 on-site work hours per credit hour completed over the course of the semester.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Schedule Type: InternshipGrading: This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 497Special Topics in Educational Psychology1-3

Focuses on current and emerging issues in educational psychology related to theory, research, and practice.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 500 Level Courses

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 510Teaching Students How to Learn3

Focuses on learning how-to-learn and teaching how-to-learn. Provides explicit strategies and steps to support others in developing self-regulated learning skills.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 551Principles of Learner Motivation3

Focuses on theories and concepts of human motivation; and examines strategies, techniques, and interventions that promote and sustain learner motivation.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 591Introduction to Data Literacy in Education3

Provides an intellectual and practical framework for understanding and using educational data to inform pedagogical decision making. Emphasizes the learning principles, cognitive processes, and psychometric models as they pertain to educational data.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 592Understanding Data in Data-Driven Decision Making3

Provides a comprehensive understanding of educational data that drive decisions at the classroom and system level. Emphasizes understanding and evaluating technical qualities of data presented in a variety of forms, ethical issues related to gathering and using educational data, and the use of technology to support data use.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDEP 591-may be taken concurrently.Recommended Corequisite: EDEP 591Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 593Data Literacy in Context: Analysis and Interpretation of Educational Data3

Focuses on the development of knowledge and skills in analyzing and interpreting diverse educational data to address problems of inquiry in teaching, learning, and educational outcomes.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDEP 592 (may be taken concurrently)Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 594Data Literacy: Application in Educational Contexts1-3

Applies fundamental knowledge of data literacy in education using an individual or team project. Incorporates the use of appropriate educational data (assessment and non-assessment) to address problems of inquiry relevant to educators.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (EDEP 591B-, 592B- and 593B-).B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 597Special Topics in Educational Psychology1-3

Covers critical current and emerging issues in educational psychology across the span of human development with an emphasis on research methodology and evidence-based practice.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesRegistration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 602Fundamentals of Educational Psychology3

Explores theoretical perspectives on learning, cognition, and motivation and relation of these theories to constructions of learning environments, classroom management, assessment, and technology to support teaching and learning.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDEP 550.Recommended Prerequisite: EDRS 590Recommended Corequisite: EDRS 590Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 603Applications of Educational Psychology in Developmental Contexts3

Applies foundational theories of learning, cognition, motivation and human development to diverse educational scenarios. Provides opportunities to analyze such scenarios and recommend interventions to assess and promote learning, motivation, and engagement in a wide variety of learning contexts across the lifespan.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDEP 632.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: (EDEP 602B-).B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 653Culture and Intelligence3

Explores different theoretical perspectives on intelligence as they relate to individual and cultural differences. Examines issues related to heritability and measures of intelligence, and intelligence in the cultural context.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 654Learning, Motivation, and Self-Regulation3

Focuses on theories and research on self-regulation of academic learning. Presents multidimensional conceptual framework for studying and applying self-regulation in educational contexts.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDEP 550, 551.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 694Practicum in Educational Psychology1-3

Provides a paid or voluntary supervised professional experience in an approved professional setting under the supervision of a practicum University Supervisor and Site Supervisor. Requires 33 1/3 on-site work hours per credit hour completed over the course of the semester.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Recommended Prerequisite: EDRS 620, EDRS 621, EDRS 622 and at least 3 credits of concentration courseworkRecommended Corequisite: EDRS 620, EDRS 621, or EDRS 622Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (EDRS 590B-, EDEP 602B- and 603B-).B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 794Internship in Educational Psychology1-3

Enables students to demonstrate their integrative knowledge and skills accrued through study in their concentration area within the Educational Psychology program by engaging in an internship experience (paid or voluntary) in an approved professional setting under the supervision of a faculty mentor and site supervisor.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits. Equivalent to EDEP 798.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesRecommended Prerequisite: Faculty approval and completion of coursework in Educational Psychology, exclusive of 6 remaining credit hours.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (EDEP 602B-, 603B-, EDRS 590B-, 620B-, 621B- and 622*B-).* May be taken concurrently.B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 796Scholarly Project in Educational Psychology6

Enables students to demonstrate their integrative knowledge and skills accrued through study in their concentration area in educational psychology by engaging in an applied scholarly project (e.g., research practicum, program evaluation, curriculum development) under faculty supervision.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits. Equivalent to EDEP 798.Recommended Prerequisite: Faculty approval and completion of coursework in Educational Psychology, exclusive of remaining 6 credit hours of program coursework.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (EDEP 602B-, 603B-, EDRS 590B-, 620B-, 621B- and 622B-).B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 799Thesis in Educational Psychology1-3

Enables students to demonstrate their integrative knowledge and skills accrued through study in their concentration area in educational psychology by conducting an empirical research study using appropriate research methods under faculty committee supervision.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesRegistration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (EDEP 602B-, 603B-, EDRS 590B-, 620B-, 621B- and 622B-).B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 820Teaching, Learning, and Cognition3

Focuses on foundational educational psychology theories including cognitive, social, and constructivist themes and their implications for improving instructional practices and learning at all developmental levels and content areas.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDUC 800 and EDRS 810.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 821Sociocultural Processes in Learning, Instruction, and Motivation3

Examines processes by which social, cultural, and linguistic variables influence human behavior. Focuses on differences within and between cultural groups related to student's learning and achievement in educational settings.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDUC 800 and EDRS 810.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 822Advanced Learning, Motivation, and Self-Regulation3

Examines development of self-regulatory and motivational processes as they relate to educational practice. Emphasizes how processes influence students' self-motivation and achievement in various domains.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDUC 800 and EDRS 810.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 823Research Project: Designing your Study3

Advances skills for developing and implementing a research study in education. Extends skills regarding developing research questions grounded in existing literature and proposing a sound methodological approach for a study. Note: First in two-course sequence; second course is not required.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: Students should have completed Portfolio II before the start of the semester. Contact instructor and advising committee chair if this is not the case.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: EDRS 810B-, 811B- and 812B-.B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 824Research Project: Analyzing your Data and Disseminating Findings3

Advances skills for developing and implementing a research study in education. Extends skills regarding collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data as well as disseminating research findings through manuscript and conference submissions. Note: Second in two-course sequence. Contact instructor if you did not complete EDEP 823.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: EDEP 823 Students should have an IRB-approved application prior to the start of the semester.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: EDRS 810B-, 811B- and 812B-.B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
EDEP 825Motivation in Learning and Teaching3

Focuses on theories and concepts of achievement motivation with an emphasis on foundational and contemporary theory and research. Students explore what motivates individuals in learning environments and examine strategies, techniques, and interventions that promote and sustain motivation.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy or Graduate.

Subject
EDEP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu

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