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[Course] PL476 [Title] EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY [Crdts] 3 [Department] Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership [Scope] 
In this course, cadets will develop their instructional skills and formulate a conceptual basis for their instructional practices as army officers. The course is oriented toward the study of psychological theories of learning and application of these theories to the design, delivery, and evaluation of adult education and training. The course is subdivided into major areas of study. Learning theory focuses on the study of the learning process with balanced treatment given to behavioristic and cognitive perspectives. Instructional design emphasizes a systems approach to planning and decision making in learning situations.
USMA Course Offerings Fall 2012-2013 :: Academics :: USNA
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