Educational Leadership 607, Structural Equation Modeling I is an
advanced course in the application,
use, and interpretation of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) methods
with
emphasis on applications in educational and social science research.
The
course emphasizes theory, application, and interpretation of Structural
Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques. The first term of SEM includes
consideration of covariance structures, path
diagrams, path analysis, model identification, and testing;
and emphasizes confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing. The
course is offered for four units of graduate credit. Links are provided
below
to the most recent version of the course syllabus, handouts, and
homework
and data sets for use in the course.