We describe software and present theoretical and applied sources for teaching a graduate course in structural equation modeling. We recommend Linear Structural Relations (LISREL; Jöreskog & Sörbom, 1989) as the primary structural equation modeling software because it is the most generally applicable and widely available of the appropriate software packages, and it is fully supported by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, 1988). We also suggest relevant background readings, recommend principal textbook sources and review articles, and advocate reading empirical journal articles to accompany the core texts. These sources are offered as part of a comprehensive teaching approach designed to impart an appreciation for and working knowledge of LISREL-based structural equation modeling.
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