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DIRECTORIES…………………………………………………………………………………………..……….5
1. Academic Degrees, Certificates and Programs……………………………………………………6
2. Administrative Offices and Officers………………………………………………………………..24
3. Academic Departme
nt, Division, School and Program Offices - Listed Alphabetica
lly.…..…27
4. Academic Departme
nt, Division, School and Program Offices - Listed by College…….……29
5. Other Un
iversity Offices and Services…………………………………………………………….33
6. Academic Departme
nt, Division, School and Program Offices with E-
mail Addresses...……35
CATAL
OG INFORMATION AND BASIC UNIVERSITY POLICIES……………………………………….39
ACADEMIC CALENDAR……………………………………………………………………………………….42
THE UNIVERSITY……………………………………………………………………………………………….45
ADMISSIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….59
STUDENT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL AID…………
…………………………………………………….77
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS…………………………
…………………………………………….87
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY: GENERAL INFORMATION…………
…………………………………....105
GRADUATE AND POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDY: GENERAL INFORMATION ........................135
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: COLLEGE-BASED AND UNIVERSITY- WIDE…………..………………...149
College of Arts and Letters ......................................................................................................151
College of Business and Economics........................................................................................155
Charter College of Education ...................................................................................................159
College of Engineering
, Computer Science, and Technology..................................................165
College of Health and Human Services ...................................................................................171
College of Natural and Social Sciences ...................................................................................175
University Programs.................................................................................................................181
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, SCHOOL AND
INTERDISCIPLINARY-BASED
..................................................................................................193
Accounting, Department of .............................................................................................195
Anthropology, Department of ...................................................................................................203
Applied and Advanced Studies in Education, Division of.........................................................211
Art, Department of....................................................................................................................233
Asian and Asian-American Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in ............................................251
Biological Sciences, Department of .........................................................................................255
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of............................................................................267
Chicano Studies, Department of ..............................................................................................277
Child and Family Studies, Department of.................................................................................287
Civil Engineering, Department of .............................................................................................297
Communication Disorders, Department of ...............................................................................305
Communication Studies, Department of ..................................................................................315
Computer Science, Department of...........................................................................................331
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, School of..........................................................................337
Curriculum and Instruction, Division of.....................................................................................347
Economics and Statistics, Department of ................................................................................369
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Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of..............................................................377
English, Department of.............................................................................................................385
Entrepreneurship, Program in ..................................................................................................399
Finance and Law, Department of .............................................................................................401
Geography and Urban Analysis, Department of ......................................................................407
Geological Sciences, Department of........................................................................................415
Health Science, Program in .....................................................................................................423
History, Department of .............................................................................................................431
Information Systems, Department of........................................................................................443
Intercultural Proficiency, Program in ........................................................................................451
Interdisciplinary Business, Programs in ...................................................................................455
International Business, Programs in ........................................................................................461
Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences, School of......................................................................465
Latin American Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in...............................................................485
Liberal Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in............................................................................491
Management, Department of ...................................................................................................503
Marketing, Department of.........................................................................................................511
Mathematics, Department of ....................................................................................................517
Mechanical Engineering, Department of ..................................................................................527
Modern Languages and Literatures, Department of ................................................................535
Music, Department of ...............................................................................................................551
Natural Science, Interdisciplinary Program in ..........................................................................573
Nursing, School of....................................................................................................................579
Pan-African Studies, Department of.........................................................................................599
Philosophy, Department of.......................................................................................................605
Physics and Astronomy, Department of...................................................................................613
Political Science, Department of ..............................................................................................621
Psychology, Department of ......................................................................................................633
Social Science, Interdisciplinary Program in ............................................................................643
Social Work, School of .............................................................................................................647
Sociology, Department of.........................................................................................................655
Special Education and Counseling, Division of........................................................................665
Technology, Department of......................................................................................................693
Theatre Arts and Dance, Department of ..................................................................................709
Youth Agency Administration, Program in ...............................................................................721
FACULTY LISTS
......................................................................................................................725
THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
.....................................................................747
APPENDICES
..........................................................................................................................755
INDEX
....................................................................................................................................778
CAMPUS MAP
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Directories
1. Index of Academic Degrees, Certificates and Programs
Listed Alphabetically with Type of Program and Catalog Page Numbers
2. Administrative Offices and Officers
Titles and Names Only
3. Academic Department, Division, School and Program Offices
Listed Alphabetically with Office and Telephone Numbers
4. Academic Department, Division, School and Program Offices
Listed by College including Names of Deans and Chairs
5. Other University Offices and Services
With Office and Telephone Numbers
6. Academic College, Department, Division, School and Program Offices
Listed Alphabetically with E-mail Addresses and Web Sites
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Directory 1
Index of Academic Degrees,
Certificates and Programs
Listed Alphabetically with type of Program and Catalog Page Numbers
NOTE: All references are to sections in the catalog chapter entitled Academic Programs: Department, Division, School, or Inter-disciplinary
Program-based unless
the reference is marked with an asterisk (*) in which case the reference is to a section in the catalog chapter entitled
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide.
Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
A
Accountancy
MS Accounting 197
Accounting Information Sy
stems Option, MS Accounting 197
F
inancial and Public Accounting Option, MS Accounting 197
Managerial and Cost Accounting Option, MS
Accounting 197
Accounting
Certificate Accounting 196
Option, BS in Business Administration
Accounting 195
Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Minor Accounting 196
Accounting Information
Systems
Option, MS Accounting 197
Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner
Adult Option, MS Nursing 584
(ACNP) Adult Specialty
Certificate Nursing 585
Pediatric Option, MS
Nursing 584
Adapted Physical Education
Specialist
Credential Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 470
Administrative Management
Option, BS in Business Administration Management 504
Administrative Services
(Preliminary)
Credential Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
219
Administrative Services
(Professional)
Credential Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
220
Adult Case Manager: Adult
Care
Certificate Nursing 587
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Certificate Nursing 585
Advanced Information
Systems
Certificate Information Systems 445
African American Studies
African American Studies, BA Pan-African Studies 599
Minor Pan-African
Studies 600
Alcohol and Drug Problems
Specialist
Certificate Health Science 424
Alternative Nutrition
Certificate Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 471
Animation
Option, BA in Art Art 233
Option, BA in T
elevision, Film and Media
Studies
Communication Studies 315
Anthropology
BA Anthropology 203
Minor Anthropology
204
MA Anthropology
204
General Option, MA
Anthropology 204
Archaeology
Option, MA Anthropology 205
F
orensic Option, MA Anthropology 205
Sociocultural Option, MA
Anthropology 205
Applied Economics
Option, BA in Economics Economics and Statistics 369
Applied Behavior Analysis
Option, MS Special Education and Counseling 669
Option, MS
Psychology 636
Applied Behavior Analysis in
Educational Settings
Certificate Special Education and Counseling 660
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Applied Gerontology
Certificate (Undergraduate and Graduate) Health and Human Services* 172
Archaeology
Option, MA Anthropology 205
Art
BA Art 217
Art
BA Art 233
Animation Option, BA Art 233
Art Education Option, BA Art 235
Art Education Option, MA Art 239
Art History Option, BA Art 235
Art History Option, MA Art 239
Design Option, BA Art 234
Design Option, MA Art 239
Design Option, MFA Art 240
Fashion and Textiles Option, BA Art 236
Fashion Design Certificate Art 236
Fashion Merchandising Certificate Art 237
MA Art 239
MFA Art 240
Minor Art 236
Single Subject T
eaching Option, BA Art 235
Studio Arts Option, BA
Art 235
Studio Arts Option, MA
Art 239
Studio Arts Option, MF
A Art 240
Art Education
Option, BA Art 235
Option, MA
Art 239
Art History
Option, BA Art 235
Option, MA Art 239
Asian and Asian American
Studies
BA Asian and Asian American Studies 251
Minor
Asian and Asian American Studies 252
Athletics
Program/Courses University Programs 181
Audiology
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential Communication Disorders 307
Option, MA
Communication Disorders 307
Autism
Certificate Special Education and Counseling 679
Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 667
Aviation Administration
BS Technology 694
B
Basic Business
Minor Interdisciplinary Business 455
Behavior Intervention Case
Management
Emphasis, MS Special Education and Counseling 669
Bilingual/Multicultural
Education in the Classroom
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 352
Biochemistry
BS Chemistry and Biochemistry 268
Option, MS
Chemistry and Biochemistry 270
Biology
Biotechnology Certificate Biological Sciences 258
BS Biological
Sciences 255
Minor Biological
Sciences 256
MS Biological
Sciences 257
Biology
Emphasis (Blended), BS Natural Science 574
Biology
Emphasis (Traditional), BS Natural Science 574
PostBaccalaureate Certificate Program for Pre-
Health Professionals
Biological Sciences 258
Biophysics
Option, BS Physics and Astronomy 614
Biotechnology
Certificate Biological Sciences 258
Broadcast Journalism
Option, BA Communication Studies 316
Business Administration
BS Business and Economics 155
Accounting Option, BS Accounting 195
Accounting Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Business Administration
(cont'd)
Administrative Management Option, BS Management 503
Business Arts-Prelegal Option, BS
Finance and Law 401
Business Economics Option, BS
Economics and Statistics 370
Business Economics Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Business Economics and Statistics Option, BS
Economics and Statistics 370
Business Sy
stems Option, BS Information Systems 443
Entrepreneurship Certificate Entrepreneurship 399
Entrepreneurship Option, BS
Entrepreneurship 399
F
inance Option, BS Finance and Law 401
F
inance Option, MS Finance and Law 402
F
inance Option, MBA Interdisciplinary Business 456
Health Care Management Option, MBA Interdisciplinary
Business 456
Human Resources Management Option, BS
Management 503
Information Sy
stems Option, MBA Interdisciplinary Business 456
Information T
echnology Option, BS Information Systems 444
International Business Option, BS
International Business 461
International Business Option, MS International Business 462
International Business Option, MBA Interdisciplinary
Business 456
International Business Communication
Certificate
International Business
462
Labor Relations Certificate
Economics and Statistics 371
Management Option, MS
Management 506
Management Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Management Accounting Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Marketing Option, BS
Marketing 511
Marketing Option, MS
Marketing 512
Marketing Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Master of Science Information Sy
stems , MS Information Systems 444
MBA Interdisciplinary
Business 456
MS Information
Systems 444
Operations Management Option, BS
Management 504
Real Estate Option, BS
Finance and Law 402
Retailing Option, BS
Marketing 511
Special Business Option, BS
Interdisciplinary Business 455
Business Arts-Prelegal
Option, BS in Business Administration Finance and Law 401
Business Economics
Option, MBA Interdisciplinary Business 456
Business Economics and
Statistics
Option, BS in Business Administration Economics and Statistics 370
Business Management
Certificate Interdisciplinary Business 457
Business Systems
Option, BS in Computer Information Systems Information Systems 443
C
California Reading Certificate
Certificate Curriculum and Instruction 358
Career Counseling
Certificate Special Education and Counseling 680
Chemistry
BA Chemistry and Biochemistry 268
BS, Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry 268
Biochemistry
Option, MS Chemistry and Biochemistry 270
BS
Chemistry and Biochemistry 268
MS
Chemistry and Biochemistry 269
Chemistry
Emphasis (Blended), BS Natural Science 574
Chemistry
Emphasis (Traditional), BS Natural Science 574
Central American Studies
Minor Chicano Studies 281
Minor
Latin American Studies 486
Chicano Studies
Mexican-American Studies, BA Option I
General Program
Chicano Studies 278
Mexican-American Studies, BA Option II
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option
Chicano Studies 279
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Chicano Studies (cont'd)
Mexican-American Studies, BA Option III
Blended Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option
Chicano Studies 279
Mexican-American Studies, BA Option IV
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Directed Electives Option
Chicano Studies 280
Minor
Central American Studies
Chicano Studies 281
Minor Chicano Studies
Chicano Studies 281
Minor in Mesoamerican Studies
Chicano Studies
281
Child Development
BA Child and Family Studies 287
Blended Elementary
Subject Matter Option III,
BA
Child and Family Studies 290
Elementary
Subject Matter Option II , BA Child and Family Studies 290
Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option IV: Directed Electives, BA
Child and Family Studies 291
General Option I, BA
Child and Family Studies 288
Minor – Certificate – Credential Programs
Child and Family Studies 292
MA
Child and Family Studies 292
Child Life/Hospitalized Child
Specialization in Child Development, Option Child and Family Studies 289
Child Maltreatment and
Family Violence
Certificate Health and Human Services 172
Chinese
BA Modern Languages and Literatures 536
Minor
Modern Languages and Literatures 536
Choral Conducting
Option, MMus Music 559
Civil Engineering
BS Civil Engineering 297
MS Civil
Engineering 298
Classics
Minor Philosophy 606
Clinical-Rehabilitative
Services
Credential in Audiology Communication Disorders 307
Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing Communication
Disorders 308
Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing—
Special Class Authorization
Communication Disorders
308
Clinical-Rehabilitative
Services
Credential in Orientation and Mobility Special Education and Counseling 677
Commercial Music
Option, MMus Music 558
Commercial Transportation
Certificate Marketing 512
Communicative Disorders
Audiology Option, MA Communication Disorders 307
BA Communication Disorders 305
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Audiology
Communication Disorders 307
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Language, Speech and Hearing
Communication Disorders
308
MA Communication Disorders 306
School Audiometrist Certificate Communication
Disorders 308
Speech-Language Pathology
Option, MA Communication Disorders 307
Communication Studies
Animation Option, BA Television, Film and
Media Studies
Communication Studies 315
Broadcast Journalism Option, BA Television,
Film and Media Studies
Communication Studies 316
Communication, BA Communication Studies 317
Communication Option, MA Communication Studies 319
General Option, BA Communication Communication Studies 317
T
elevision, Film and Media Studies, BA Communication Studies 315
Single Subject T
eaching Option, BA Communication Studies 318
MA Communication
Studies 319
T
elecommunications and Film Option,
Television, Film and Media Studies, BA
Communication Studies 316
T
elecommunications and Film Option, MA Communication Studies 320
Communication
BA Communication Studies 317
Concentration in Rhetoric, BA Communication Studies 317
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Communication Studies
(cont'd)
Concentration in Performance Studies, BA Communication Studies 317
Concentration in Organizational Communication
and Public Relations, BA
Communication Studies 318
Concentration in Interpersonal
Communication/Language and Social
Interaction, BA
Communication Studies 318
Minor Communication Studies 318
Option, MA
Communication Studies 319
Single Subject Credential Option, BA
Communication Studies 318
Community Health
Option, BS in Health Science Health Sciences 424
Comparative Linguistics
Interdisciplinary Minor Liberal Studies 476
Composition
Option, BMus Music 552
Option, MMus
Music 558
Composition, Rhetoric, and
Language
Option, MA English 389
Computer Applications in
Schools
Certificate Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
218
Computer Education
Option, MA in Education Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
Computer Education and
Technology Leadership
Option, MA in Education Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
Computer Information
Systems
BS Information Systems 442
Business Sy
stems Option, BS Information Systems 443
Information T
echnology Option, BS Information Systems 444
Minor Information
Systems 444
MSIS - Master of Science in Information
Sy
stems
Information Systems 444
Computer Information
Systems
Executive option (EMSIS) Information Systems 445
Professional option (PMSIS)
Information Systems 445
Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Computer Programming
Certificate Information Systems 444
Computer Science
BS Computer Science 331
Minor Computer
Science 331
MS Computer
Science 332
Conducting
Option, MMus Music 558
Cooperative Education
Courses
University Programs*
187
Coordinated Dietetics
Program
Option, BS Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 471
Counseling
MS Special Education and Counseling 668
Applied Behavior Analy
sis Option, MS Special Education and Counseling 669
Behavior Intervention Case Management
emphasis
Special Education and Counseling
669
Marriage, F
amily and Child Counseling Option,
MS
Special Education and Counseling 669
School-Based F
amily Counseling emphasis Special Education and Counseling 670
Pupil Personnel Services Credential w
ith
Advanced Specialization in School Counseling
and Child Welfare and Attendance Credential
Special Education and Counseling 678
Rehabilitation Counseling Option, MS
670
School Counseling and Leadership Option, MS
Special Education and Counseling 671
School Psy
chology Option, MS Special Education and Counseling 671
Creative Literacies and
Literature
in the Elementary
Classroom
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 353
Creative Writing
Minor English 388
Option, BA
English 386
Option, MA English 390
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Credit for Prior Experiential
Learning (CPEL)
Courses
University Programs*
187
Credential Internships
Multiple Subject Curriculum and Instruction 348
Preliminary
Administrative Services Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
219
School Psy
chology Special Education and Counseling 679
Single Subject
Curriculum and Instruction 648
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education and Counseling 673
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Special Education and Counseling 673
Phy
sical and Health Impairments Special Education and Counseling 673
Visual Impairment and Blindness
Special Education and Counseling 674
Criminalistics
MS Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 339
T
he Law Enforcement Leadership Credit
Certificate Program
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 338
Criminal Justice
BS Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 337
General Option, BS Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 338
Law Enforcement Option, BS Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 338
MS Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 340
Minor
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 338
Critical Thinking (Teaching)
Certificate Philosophy 607
Curriculum and Instruction
in the Urban School
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 353
D
Dance
Option, BA Theatre Arts and Dance 710
Design
Option, BA Art 234
Option, MA Art 239
Option, MF
A Art 240
Designated Subjects
Credential in Vocational Education Technology 698
Dietetics
Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP), BS
Option in Nutritional Science
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 471
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), BS Option
in Nutritional Science
Kinesiology
and Nutritional Science 471
E
Early Childhood Education
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 353
Early Childhood Program
Administration
Specialization in Child Development,
BA Option I
Child and Family Studies 288
Early Childhood Special
Education
University Certificate, Infancy Emphasis Special Education and Counseling 680
Certificate, Preschool Emphasis Special Education and Counseling
680
Specialist Instruction credential
Special Education and Counseling 671
Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 667
Economics
Applied Economics Option, BA Economics and Statistics 369
BA
Economics and Statistics 369
F
inancial Economics Option, MA Economics and Statistics 372
Global Economics Option, MA
Economics and Statistics 372
Labor Relations Certificate
Economics and Statistics 371
MA
Economics and Statistics 372
Minor
Economics and Statistics 371
Social and Behavioral Sciences Option, BA
Economics and Statistics 370
Education
MA Curriculum and Instruction 352
Computer Education and T
echnology
Leadership Option, MA
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
Credentials Charter
College of Education 162
Educational F
oundations Option, MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
Elementary
Teaching Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 349
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Education (cont’d)
(ESL/EFL) English as a Second or Foreign
Language Certificate
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
218
Middle and Secondary
Curriculum and
Instruction Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 355
New
Media Design and Production Option, MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
216
Reading Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 356
Research and Evaluation Option, M.A.
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
217
(T
ESOL) MA in Teaching Speakers of Other
Languages
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
217
Educational Administration
Doctoral program in Educational Administration
and Leadership
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
221
Educational Leadership Option, MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
MA
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
214
Educational Foundations
Option, MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
Educational Leadership
Option, MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
215
Educational Specialist,
Special Education
Credential Special Education and Counseling 673
Electrical Engineering
BS Electrical and Computer Engineering 377
MS
Electrical and Computer Engineering 378
Electronics Technology
Certificate Technology 697
Elementary Subject
Credential
Option, BA in Child Development Child and Family Studies 290
Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option: Directed Electives, BA
Child and Family Studies 291
Option, BA in Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies 495
Option, BA in Mexican-American Studies
Chicano Studies 279
Option, BA in Urban Learning
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
211
Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option:
Directed Electives
BA in Urban Learning Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
213
Elementary Teaching
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 352
Bilingual/Multicultural Education in the
Classroom Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction
352
Creative Literacies and Literature in the
Elementary
Classroom Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 354
Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban
Elementary
School Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 353
Early
Childhood Education concentration
Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 353
Mathematics Education Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 353
Science Education Option, MA
Curriculum and Instruction 354
Engineering
BS with Special Option Engineering, Computer Science, and
Technology
165
English
BA English 385
Composition, Rhetoric and Language Option,
MA
English 389
Creative W
riting Option, BA English 386
Creative W
riting Minor, BA English 388
Creative Writing Option, MA English 390
General Option, BA
English 386
Literature Option, MA English 390
MA English 389
Minor English 389
Single Subject T
eaching Option, BA English 387
English as a Second
Language (ESL/EFL)
Certificate Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
218
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Entrepreneurship
Certificate Entrepreneurship 399
Option, BS in Business Administration
Entrepreneurship 399
Environmental Health
Option, BS in Health Science Health Science 424
Environmental Health
Science
Certificate Health Science 425
Exercise and Human
Performance
Option, BS In Kinesiology Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 467
Exercise Science
BS in Exercise Science Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 466
Option, MS in Kinesiology
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 469
(Prior) Experiential Learning,
Credit for (CPEL)
Courses University Programs* 187
F
Facilitating Behavior Change
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 667
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certificate (Post-Master's
)
Nursing 585
Fashion and Textiles
Option, BA Art 236
Fashion Design
Certificate Art 236
Fashion Merchandising
Certificate Art 237
Finance
Option, BS in Business Administration Finance and Law 401
Certificate
Finance and Law 402
Option, MS in Business Administration
Finance and Law 402
Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Financial and Public
Accounting
Option, MS in Accountancy Accounting 197
Financial Economics
Option, MA in Economics Economics and Statistics 372
Fire Protection
Administration and
Technology
BS Technology 694
Fire Protection Risk Analysis
and Reduction
Certificate Technology 698
Fire Service Administration
Certificate Technology 698
Forensic Anthropology
Option, MA Anthropology 205
French
BA Modern Languages and Literatures 537
MA Modern Languages and Literatures 540
Minor Modern Languages and Literatures 537
Single Subject Credential Program Modern Languages and Literatures 536
G
General Education Honors
Program
Honors Program Seminar University Programs* 182
General Anthropology
Option, MA, Anthropology Anthropology 204
General Management
Certificate Management 504
General Political Science
Minor Political Science 622
Geography
BA Geography and Urban Analysis 407
Geographic Information Sy
stems Certificate Geography and Urban Analysis 408
General Option, BA
Geography and Urban Analysis 407
GIS (Geographic Information Sy
stems) Option,
BA
Geography and Urban Analysis 408
Geographic Information Sy
stems Certificate Geography and Urban Analysis 408
Geography
Option, BA in Social Science Social Science 644
Urban Analy
sis Option, BA Geography and Urban Analysis 408
MA
Geography and Urban Analysis 409
Minor
Geography and Urban Analysis 408
Urban Land Use and Property Analysis Certificate
Geography and Urban Analysis 409
Geology
BS Geological Sciences 415
Minor Geological
Sciences 415
MS Geological
Sciences 416
Geoscience
Geoscience Emphasis (Blended), BS Natural Science 575
Geoscience Emphasis (T
raditional), BS Natural Science 574
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Gerontology (Applied)
Certificate Undergraduate - Graduate Health and Human Services 172
Gerontology (Social)
Minor Sociology 657
Gifted Education
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 667
Global Economics
Option, MA in Economics Economics and Statistics 372
Global Politics
Global Politics Minor Political Science 622
Graphic Communications
BS Technology 695
H
Health Care Management
MS Management 506
Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Health Science
BS Health Science 423
Minor Health
Science 424
MA Health
Science 425
Health Science
Single Subject Credential Program Health Sciences 425
Health Services
Credential, School Nurse Services Nursing 587
History
BA History 431
Credential Program
History 433
General Option, BA
History 431
History
Option, BA in Social Science Social Science 643
MA History 435
Minor History 433
Minor in Labor and W
orking Class Studies History 433
Religious Studies, Minor
History 434
T
eacher Preparation Option, BA History 432
Human Resources
Management
Option, BS in Business Administration Management 503
Certificate Management 504
I
Industrial and Technology
Education
Single Subject Credential Program, BA in
Industrial Arts
Technology 693
Single Subject Credential Program, BS in
Industrial T
echnology with Production
Technology Option
Technology 696
Industrial and Technical
Studies
MA Technology 698
Industrial Arts
BA Technology 693
Industrial Studies
Minor Technology 697
Industrial Technology
BS Technology 696
Aviation Administration, BS
Technology 694
Production T
echnology Option, BS Technology 696
Certificate Program in Electronics T
echnology Technology 697
Industrial Technology
Certificate Program in Fire Protection Risk
Analysis and Reduction
Technology 698
Certificate Program in F
ire Service
Administration
Technology 698
Information Systems
MS Information Systems 444
Information Technology
Option, BS Information Systems 443
Minor
University
Programs*
184
Instrumental Conducting
Option, MMus Music 559
Instrumental Performance
Option, Bmus Music 553
Intercollegiate Athletics
Program/Courses
University Programs*
181
Intercultural Proficiency
Program
Certificate Intercultural Proficiency 451
Interdisciplinary Studies
MA, MS
University Programs*
187
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
International Business
Certificate International Business 461
International Business Communication
Certificate
International Business 462
Option, BS in Business Administration International Business 461
Option, MS in Business Administration International Business 462
Option, MBA Interdisciplinary Business 456
International Business
Communication
Certificate International Business 462
International Economic
Relations
Certificate Economics and Statistics 371
J
Japanese
BA Modern Languages and Literatures 538
Minor Modern Languages and Literatures 538
Single Subject Credential Program Modern Languages and Literatures 538
Jazz Studies
Option, BMus Music 552
K
Keyboard Performance
Option, BMus Music 554
Kinesiology
BS Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 466
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Credential
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 470
Exercise Science, BS Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 466
Kinesiology, BS Option I: Exercise and Human
Performance Science
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 467
Kinesiology, BS Option II: Rehabilitation and
Therapeutic Exercise
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 467
Kinesiology, BS Option III: Community
Leadership
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 467
Kinesiology, BS Option IV: Subject Matter
Preparation For Single Subject Teaching
Credential
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 468
MS Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 469
Option I: Exercise Science Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 469
Option II: Physical Education Instruction Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 470
Option III: Community Leadership Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 470
L
Labor Relations
Certificate Economics and Statistics 371
Labor and Working Class
Studies
Minor History 433
Language, Speech and
Hearing
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential Communication Disorders 308
Latin American Studies
BA Latin American Studies 485
MA Latin American Studies 487
Minor in Central American Studies Latin American Studies 486
Minor Latin American Studies 486
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Leadership Credit Certificate
Program
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 338
Law Enforcement Option, BS Criminal Justice and Criminalistics 338
Liberal Studies
BA Liberal Studies 491
Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option, BA Option III
Liberal Studies 496
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation, BA Option II
Liberal Studies 495
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation: Directed Electives, BA Option IV
Liberal Studies 497
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Liberal Studies (cont’d)
Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society,
BA, Option I
Liberal Studies 491
Linguistics, Comparative, interdisciplinary
minor
Liberal Studies 497
Science, Technology, and Medicine Minor
Liberal Studies 498
W
omen’s and Gender Studies Minor Liberal Studies 498
Literature
Option, MA English 390
M
Management
Option, BS in Business Administration Management 504
Option, MS in Business Administration
Management 506
Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Minor Management 504
Certificate Interdisciplinary
Business 457
Managerial and Cost
Accounting
Option, MS in Accountancy Accounting 197
Manufacturing
Certificate Mechanical Engineering 528
Manufacturing Engineering
Special Option, BS Engineering, Computer Science, and
Technology
166
Marketing
Certificate Marketing 512
International Business Certificate International Business 461
Option, BS in Business Administration
Marketing 511
Option, MS in Business Administration
Marketing 512
Option, MBA
Interdisciplinary Business 456
Marketing Management
Option, BS in Business Administration Marketing 511
Marriage, Family and Child
Counseling
Option, MS Special Education and Counseling
and Counseling
669
Marriage Family Therapy
Option, MS Psychology 635
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
MBA Interdisciplinary Business 456
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in
Art
Art Art 240
Master of Music (MMus)
Music Music 557
Master of Social Work (MSW)
MSW Social Work 648
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Option, BS Mathematics 518
Applied Mathematics Option, MS
Mathematics 521
BA Mathematics 517
BS Mathematics 518
General Mathematics Option, MS
Mathematics 521
Minor Mathematics 519
MS Mathematics 521
Pure Mathematics Option, BA
Mathematics 518
Single Subject T
eaching Option, BA Mathematics 518
Single Subject T
eaching Option, BS Mathematics 519
Mathematics Education in
Elementary Classroom
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 354
Mechanical Engineering
BS Mechanical Engineering 527
Manufacturing Certificate Mechanical Engineering
528
MS Mechanical
Engineering 528
Mesoamerican Studies
Minor Chicano Studies 281
Mexican-American Studies
BA Chicano Studies 277
Mexican-American Studies, BA Option I
General Program
Chicano Studies
278
Mexican-American Studies, BA Option II
Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option
Chicano Studies 279
Option III: Blended Elementary
Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option Chicano Studies
Chicano Studies 279
Option IV: Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Directed Electives Option
Chicano Studies 280
Central American Studies Minor Chicano Studies 281
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Mexican-American Studies
(cont’d)
Chicano Studies Minor Chicano Studies 281
Mesoamerican Studies Minor Chicano Studies 281
MA Chicano Studies 282
Microbiology
BS Biological Sciences 256
Microbiology Honors Program Biological Sciences 256
Minor Biological Sciences 257
Middle and Secondary
Curriculum and Instruction
Option, MA Areas of concentration: Reform in
Middle and Secondary Urban Schools; Cross-
cultural, language and academic development;
content area specialization; language
arts/literacy; mathematics/science pedagogy;
instructional technology
Curriculum and Instruction 355
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Education Specialist Credential Special Education and Counseling 673
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Education Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Specialist Credential Special Education and Counseling 673
Multicultural/ Multilingual
Special Education
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Multimedia
Minor University Programs 186
Single Subject
Credential Curriculum and Instruction
(See also the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information
chapter)
348
Music
BA Music 554
Bachelor of Music (BMus) Music 551
Conducting Option III, MMus Music 558
Commercial Music Option II, MMus Music 558
Composition Option I, BMus Music 552
Composition Option I, MMus Music 558
General Option I, MA Music 556
Instrumental Conducting III, MMus Music 559
Instrumental Performance Option IV, BMus Music 553
Instrumental Performance IV, MMus Music 559
Jazz Studies Option II, BMus Music 552
Keyboard Performance Option V, Bmus Music 554
Keyboard Performance Option IV, MMus Music 559
MA Music 556
Master of Music (MMus) Music 557
Minor Music 555
Music Education
Option VI, Bmus Music 554
Music Education Option II, MA Music 556
Musicology Option III, MA Music 557
Performance Option IV, MMus Music 559
Vocal Performance Option III, BMus Music 553
Vocal Performance Option IV, MMus Music 559
Single Subject Credential Program Music 555
Music Education
Option II, MA Music 556
Musicology
Option III, MA Music 557
N
Natural Science
BS 573
BS Traditional Option Natural Science 574
Biology Emphasis, BS (Traditional) Natural Science 574
Chemistry Emphasis, BS (Traditional) Natural Science 574
Geoscience Emphasis, BS (Traditional) Natural Science 574
Physics Emphasis, BS (Traditional) Natural Science 574
BS Blended Option Natural Science 574
Biology Emphasis, BS (Blended) Natural Science 574
Chemistry Emphasis, BS (Blended) Natural Science 574
Geoscience Emphasis, BS (Blended) Natural Science 575
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Natural Science (cont’d)
Physics Emphasis, BS (Blended) Natural Science 575
Single Subject Credential Program, BS Natural Science 575
New Media Design and
Production
Option, MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
216
Nursing
BS Nursing 579
MS Nursing 581
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Option,
MS
Nursing 584
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Option,
MS
Nursing 584
Clinical Nurse Specialization:
Psy
chiatric/Mental Health Option, MS
Nursing 584
Nurse Case Manager: Adult Care Option, MS
Nursing 583
Nursing Administration Option MS
Nursing 583
Nursing Education Option, MS
Nursing 583
Nurse Practitioner: Adult Option MS
Nursing 583
Nurse Practitioner: F
amily Option, MS Nursing 584
Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Option, MS
Nursing 583
Nurse Practitioner: Psy
chiatric/Mental Health
Option, MS
Nursing 584
Nursing Education
Certificate (Post-Master’s) Nursing 587
Nutrition
Option, BS Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 471
Nutritional Science
BS Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 470
Coordinated Dietetics Program Option (CDP),
BS
Kinesiology
and Nutritional Science 471
Didactic Program in Dietetics Option (DPD), BS
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 471
MS
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 472
Nutrition Option, BS
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 470
Alternative Nutrition Certificate Kinesiology
and Nutritional Science 471
Sports Nutrition Certificate Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 472
O
Operations Management
Certificate Management 505
Option, BS in Business Administration
Management 504
Oral Health
Option, BS in Health Science Health Science 424
Orientation and Mobility
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation
and Mobility
Special Education and Counseling 677
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation
and Mobility
Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 668
P
Pan-African Studies
Minor Pan-African Studies 600
Parenting
Specialization in Child Development, Option I Child and Family Studies 288
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner (ACNP)
Certificate Nursing 586
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Certificate Nursing 586
Philosophy
BA Philosophy 605
Classics Minor Philosophy 606
General Option, BA Philosophy 605
MA Philosophy 607
Minor Philosophy 606
Prelaw
Option, BA Philosophy 606
Prelaw
Option Minor Philosophy 606
T
eaching Critical Thinking Certificate,
Postbaccalaureate
Philosophy 607
Physical and Health
Impairments
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Specialist Instruction Credential
Special Education and Counseling 672
Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Credential
Kinesiology 470
Physics
BA Physics and Astronomy 613
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Physics (cont’d)
Biophysics Option, BS Physics and Astronomy 614
BS
Physics and Astronomy 613
Phy
sics Emphasis (Blended) BS, Natural Science 575
Phy
sics Emphasis, (Traditional) BS Natural Science 574
Course Option, MS
Physics and Astronomy 615
Minor
Physics and Astronomy 614
MS
Physics and Astronomy 615
Research Option, MS
Physics and Astronomy 615
Political Science
BA Political Science 621
General Minor
Political Science 622
General Political Science Option, BA
Political Science 622
Global Politics Minor
Political Science 622
Global Politics Option, BA
Political Science 622
Political Science Option, BA in Social Science
Social Science 644
MA Political
Science 623
Prelegal Studies Minor
Political Science 622
Prelegal Studies Option, BA
Political Science 622
Public Administration Minor
Political Science 623
Public Administration, MS
Political Science 624
Public Administration, MS
F
ast Track Option for International Executives
Political Science 625
Public Administration Option, BA
Political Science 622
Prelaw
Prelegal Studies Minor Political Science 622
Option, BA
Philosophy 606
Prelegal
Option, BA Political Science 622
Option, BS in Business Administration
Finance and Law 381
Preliminary Administrative
Services
Credential Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
219
Prior Experiential Learning,
Credit for (CPEL)
Courses University Programs 187
Production Technology
Option, BS in Industrial Technology Technology 696
Professional Administrative
Services
Credential Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
220
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner
(P/MHNP)
Certificate (Post-Master’s) Nursing 586
Psychology
Applied Behavior Analysis Option, MS Psychology 636
BA Psy
chology 633
Forensic Psychology Option, MS Psychology 637
General Option, MS
Psychology 636
MA Psy
chology 635
Marriage F
amily Therapy Option, MS Psychology 636
Minor Psy
chology 634
MS Psy
chology 636
Public Administration
Minor Political Science 623
MS Political Science 624
MS, Fast Track Option for International
Executives
Political Science 625
Option, BA Political Science 622
Pupil Personnel Services
Credential Special Education and Counseling 678
R
Reading
Option, M.A. Education Curriculum and Instruction 356
Reading, California
Certificate Curriculum and Instruction 358
Reading and Language Arts
Specialist
Credential Curriculum and Instruction 357
Real Estate
Option, BS Finance and Law 402
Rehabilitation Services
BS Special Education and Counseling 666
Rehabilitation Services
Minor Special Education and Counseling 666
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Rehabilitation Counseling
Option, MS in Counseling Special Education and Counseling 670
Religious Studies
Minor History 434
Research and Evaluation
Option, M.A. in Education Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
217
Retail Professional
Development
Certificate Marketing 512
Retailing
Option, BS in Business Administration Marketing 511
S
School Audiometrist
Certificate Communication Disorders 308
School-Based Family
Counseling
Emphasis, MS Special Education and Counseling 670
School Counseling
Leadership
Option, MS in Counseling Special Education and Counseling 671
School Nurse
Credential, School Health Services Nursing 587
School Psychology
Option, MS in Counseling Special Education and Counseling 671
School Psychology
Internship
Credential Special Education and Counseling 679
Science Education in the
Elementary Classroom
Option, MA Curriculum and Instruction 354
Secondary Teaching
Secondary Education Program Curriculum and Instruction 351
Single Subject
Credential Curriculum and Instruction
(See also the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information
chapter)
351
Single Subject Teaching
Option, BA in Art Art 235
Option, BA in English English 387
Option (English), BA in Communication Communication Studies 318
Single Subject
Program, BS in Health Science Health Science 423
Program (Industrial and Technology Education),
BA in Industrial Arts
Technology 698
Option (Industrial and Technology Education),
BS in Industrial Technology, Production Option
Technology 698
Program, BA in Japanese Modern Languages and Literatures 538
Program, BA in Mathematics Mathematics 518
Program, BS in Mathematics Mathematics 519
Option VI, BM degree Music 554
Option IV, BS in Kinesiology Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 468
Program (Science), BS in Natural Science Natural Science 575
Program, BA in Social Science Social Science (History Dept.) 432
Program, BA in Spanish Modern Languages and Literatures 539
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Option, BA in Economics Economics and Statistics 370
Social Gerontology
Minor Sociology 657
Social Science
BA Social Science 643
Economics Option, BA Social Science 645
Geography Option, BA Social Science 644
History Option, BA Social Science 643
Political Science Option, BA Social Science 644
Single Subject Teaching Credential, BA Social Science (History Dept.) 432
Social Work
BA Social Work 647
MSW Social Work 648
Sociolocultural Anthropology
Option, MA Anthropology 205
Sociology
BA Sociology 655
General Sociology Option, BA Sociology 656
Law and Society Option, BA Sociology 656
MA Sociology 657
Minor in Law and Society Sociology 657
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Sociology (cont’d)
Minor in Social Gerontology Sociology 657
Minor in Sociology
Sociology 656
Spanish
BA Modern Languages and Literatures 539
MA Modern Languages and Literatures 540
Minor Modern Languages and Literatures 539
Single Subject Credential Program
Modern Languages and Literatures 539
Special Business
Option, BS in Business Administration Interdisciplinary Business 455
Special Education
Autism Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 667
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Audiology
Communication Disorders 307
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Language, Speech and Hearing
Communication Disorders
308
Special Education
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation
and Mobility
Special Education and Counseling 677
Educational Specialist in Special Education
Credential
Special Education and Counseling
673
Early
Childhood Special Education Credential Special Education and Counseling 677
Early
Childhood Special Education Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 667
Facilitating Behavior Change Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 667
Gifted Education Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 667
Inclusion Facilitator Option, MA Special Education and Counseling
667
Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist Credential;
Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling
668
Moderate/Severe Disabilities Specialist
Credential; Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling
668
Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education
Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling
668
Ph.D.
Special Education and Counseling 681
Phy
sical and Health Impairments Specialist
Credential; Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 668
T
ransition Studies Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Visual Impairment and Blindness Specialist
Credential
Special Education and Counseling
672
Special Education
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation
and Mobility Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 668
Visual Impairment and Blindness: T
eacher
Preparation Option, MA
Special Education and Counseling 668
Special Majors
BA, BS University Programs* 183
Education Specialist
Credentials
Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
Credential
Special Education and Counseling 672
Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist
Credential
Special Education and Counseling
671
Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education
Specialist Credential
Special Education and Counseling
672
Phy
sical and Health Impairments Education
Specialist Credential
Special Education and Counseling 672
Visual Impairments and Blindness Education
Specialist Credential
Special Education and Counseling
672
Specialist in Alcohol and
Drug Problems
Certificate Health Science 424
Speech-Language Pathology
Option, MA Communication Disorders 307
Sports Nutrition Certificate
Certificate Kinesiology and Nutritional Science 472
Storytelling
Certificate Curriculum and Instruction 359
Studio Arts
Option, BA Art 235
Option, MA Art 238
Option, MF
A Art 240
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Subject Matter Preparation
Program
Program, BA in French Modern Languages and Literatures 537
Supplementary
Authorizations
Credential Undergraduate Studies 123
T
Technology, and Industrial
Education
Single Subject Credential Program, BA in
Industrial Arts
Technology 693
Single Subject Credential Program, BS in
Industrial T
echnology with Production
Technology Option
Technology 696
Technology Industrial Arts
BA Technology 693
Technology, Industrial
BS Technology 696
Aviation Administration, BS
Technology 694
Production T
echnology Option, BS Technology 696
Certificate Program in Electronics T
echnology Technology 697
Teaching Critical Thinking
Certificate Philosophy 607
Teaching English to
Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL)
MA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
217
Telecommunications and
Film
Option, BA Communication Studies 316
Option, MA
Communication Studies 320
Television, Film and Media
Studies
BA Communication Studies 315
Animation Option, BA
Communication Studies 315
Broadcast Journalism Option, BA
Communication Studies 316
T
elecommunications and Film Option, BA Communication Studies 316
Theatre Arts
MA Theatre Arts and Dance 711
Option, BA T
heatre Arts and Dance 709
Theatre Arts and Dance
BA Theatre Arts and Dance 709
Dance Option, BA Theatre Arts and Dance 710
Minor Theatre Arts and Dance 710
Theatre Arts Option, BA Theatre Arts and Dance 709
Transition Specialist
Certificate Special Education and Counseling 680
Transition Studies
Certificate Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Transportation (Commercial)
Certificate Marketing 512
U
University Courses
Courses
University Programs*
188
Urban Land Use and
Property Analysis
Certificate Geography and Urban Analysis 409
Urban Learning
BA Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
211
Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
option: Directed Electives, BA
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
213
V
Visual Impairment and
Blindness: Orientation and
Mobility
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
Visual Impairment and
Blindness: Teacher
Education
Option, MA Special Education and Counseling 668
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Program Title Type of Program Catalog Reference* Page
Visual Impairments and
Blindness
Education Specialist Credential Special Education and Counseling 672
Vocal Performance
Option III, BMus Music 553
Option IV, MMus
Music 559
Vocational Arts
BVE-
Bachelor of Vocational Education degree Technology 697
W
Women’s and Gender
Studies
Minor Liberal Studies 498
Y
Youth Agency
Administration
Specialization in Child Development, Option I Child and Family Studies 288
Certificate Youth
Agency Administration 721
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Directory 2
Administrative Offices and Officers
Titles and Names Only
Officers of Administration
Office of the President
President of the University.................................James M. Rosser
University Legal Counsel ....................................... Victor King
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics .............. Daniel L. Bridges
Academic Affairs
Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs.....................................................Desdemona Cardoza
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Planning and Resources ................................. Ethan B. Lipton
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs ....... Susan Cash
Director, Institutional Research.......... Mark Robinson (Acting)
Assistant Director, Institutional Research ............. Vivian Ko
Dean of Graduate Studies and Research .........José L. Galván
Associate Dean.......................................... Alan E. Muchlinski
Associate Dean, Research Administration
................................................................Benjamin Fiqueroa
Dean of Undergraduate Studies ............... Alfredo G. González
Associate Dean......................................Nadine Koch (Acting)
Director, Academic Advisement Center ............. Valerie Kehm
Director, General Education Honors
Program ............................................................ David Olsen
Director, University Tutorial Center................Howard Masuda
Director, University Writing Center
........................................................... Lise Buranen (Acting)
Director, Faculty Development and
Pedagogical Support.............................Ramakrishnan Menon
Director, eLearning Programs and Support ............... (Vacant)
Director, Educational Technology Support............ Jeff Cheam
Dean, College of Arts and Letters...........................Terry Allison
Associate Dean............................................ Bryant Alexander
Dean, College of Business and Economics ................................
........................................................ Dong-Woo Lee (Acting)
Associate Dean.........................Parviz Partow-Navid, (Acting)
Associate Dean… ......................................................(Vacant)
Dean, Charter College of Education ....................... Mary Falvey
Associate Dean, Curriculum and
Assessment ........................................... Andrea Maxi (Acting)
Director, Student Services ......................................... (Vacant)
Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and
Technology ..................................................Keith Moo-Young
Associate Dean................................ Benjamin L. Lee (Acting)
Dean, College of Health
and Human Services ......................................Beatrice Yorker
Associate Dean ......................Eleanor Ferguson-Marshalleck
Dean, College of Natural and
Social Sciences ..................................... Gary Novak (Interim)
Associate Dean.........................Rennie B. Schoepflin (Acting)
Dean of Extended Education ........................... Mustafah Dhada
Director of Extended Education Programs ................ (Vacant)
Associate Director of Extended Education
..Programs .................................................. Joann Edmond
Program Coordinator of Certificates..................... Robin Hall
Program Coordinator of Professional
Development ....................................................Alice Gutierrez
Coordinator, English Language Program (ELP) Jeffrey Brandt
Director of Operations .............................................Phan Binh
University Librarian ...........................................Alice Kawakami
Associate University Librarian.........Deborah Schaeffer (Acting)
Administration and Finance
Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
..................................................................Steven N. Garcia
Special Assistant to the Vice President ............. Jill Carnahan
Associate Vice President for Administration and
Finance/Financial Services .........................................Yuet Lee
University Controller........................................ Thomas Leung
Assistant University Controller ............................... Ann Harris
Director, University Budgets and Real Property
Development ......................................................... Henry Soto
Director, Student Financial Services ..........................(Vacant)
Environmental Health and Safety Officer/Risk
Manager. .........................................................Kevin Brady
Executive Director, University Auxiliary
Services, Inc..................................................R. Dean Calvo
Executive Director, University-Student Union
..................................................................... Joseph Aguirre
Executive Director, Associated Students, Inc.
...........................................................................Intef Weser
Director, Human Resource Management......Lisa M. Sanchez
Director, Public Safety........................................ Gregory King
Director, Administrative Technology and Support
Services ......................................................... Patricia Higuchi
Director, Facilities Services ................................... John Ferris
Director, Facilities Planning and Construction.........Ali Izadian
Director, Housing Services.....................................Chris Bass
Information Technology Services
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer..............Peter Quan
Assistant to the Vice President..........Yvonne Davis (Acting)
Manager, Database Technology ............................. Eric Her
Director, CMS and Enterprise Systems..Robert Stark (Acting)
Associate Director, CMS and
Enterprise Systems .............................................. Ron Witte
Assistant Director, Internet
Technology............................................ Christopher Kaufman
Director, Operations and Access
Management ..................................... Charles Mallory (Acting)
Assistant Director, Operations and
Access Management ................................Robert Hoffmann
Manager, Desktop Services .........................Colin Campbell
Director, IT Financial and Support
Services ..................................................Nancy Kudo-Hombo
Manager, ITS Help Desk .................................Sara Thursby
Manager, Telecommunications Operations.............(Vacant)
Director, IT Security and Compliance... Michael Perry (Acting)
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Institutional Advancement
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive
Director of the CSULA Foundation ........................Kyle C. Button
Assistant Vice President for University
Development.................................................... Collette Rocha
Executive Director of Alumni Relations.................. Randi Moore
Executive Director of Public Affairs........................ Nancy Miron
Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs.......................Anthony R. Ross
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management ....................
........................................................................ Arlie J. Stops
Assistant Vice President, Student Services .................. (Vacant)
Division Fiscal Resource Manager .......... Matthew C. Warren
Director, Summer Bridge ................................. Steve Teixeira
Director, California Student Opportunity and
Access Program (CAL-SOAP) ................................ (Vacant)
Director, Educational Participation in Communities
(EPIC) .............................................................Jorge Uranga
Director, Gear Up........................................ Rebeka Palomino
Director, International Programs
and Services ...................................................... Amy Wang
Judicial Affairs Officer ..................................... Letycia Gomez
Director and Chief Staff Physician,
Student Health Center .................Jeffrey Tipton, D.O., MPH
Director, Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) ............................................David Sandoval
Director, Office for Students with
Disabilities...................................................Tomás Vásquez
Director, Partnership in Academic
Learning and Success (PALS)........................Rita Ledesma
Director, Student Support Program...................Steve Teixeira
University Registrar ........................................Joan V. Woosley
Associate Registrar ......................................Carmela Chaney
Director of Admissions........................................Carol Nittayo
Director, Career Development Center..... Christopher M. Lenz
Coordinator, Early Entrance Program ............Richard Maddox
Director, Student Financial Aid ..............................Lindy Fong
Associate Director, Student Financial Aid ........Lupita Murphy
Director, Outreach,
Recruitment and Orientation ........................Vincent Lopez
Coordinator, University Orientation
Program ............................................... Bernadette Flameno
Director, University Testing Center ..........Suzanne L. McEvoy
Director, Upward Bound Program..................... Yara Jimenez
Student Government
The Associated Students, Inc., an incorporated organization in
which all students hold membership, is managed by a board of
directors composed of elected student officers. This body
formulates policy and handles the business affairs of the
student body.
Commissions plan and direct student activities, including
rallies, elections, tutorial projects, cultural activities, and
general convocations. Public performances feature noted
musicians, films and guest speakers. Students serve with
representatives of the faculty and administration on academic
committees, governing boards, and commissions. Through
such membership students engage in development of policy
and in planning and implementing activities such as
publications and athletic programs.
Advocacy Network
All Californians have a stake in maintaining a strong and
accessible California State University system, in particular
because the CSU educates 10% of the state’s workforce --
including a majority of our teachers, computer scientists,
engineers and business graduates. With three million newly
created jobs expected over the next five years, California’s
thriving economy is dependant on quality graduates from the
world’s largest system of public higher education.
Cal State L.A. has formed two special groups to help promote
public support for CSU through the Advocacy Network and
the CSULA Alumni Association Advocacy Committee.
The Advocacy Network and the Advocacy Committee is
comprised of leaders from the CSULA Community as well as
current and former elected officials who have enthusiastically
supported Cal State L.A. in the past. These volunteers are
uniquely qualified as advocates because of their long-time
association with Cal State L.A. and familiarity with campus
issues. Members of these groups participate in the annual
CSU Legislative Day in Sacramento.
Members of these groups receive periodic special newsletters
concerning statewide bond measures and other issues on
which they might become advocates. They also participate in
campus visits by local elected officials and visit elected officials
in their district offices.
The CSULA Alumni Association
The CSULA Alumni Association was formed in 1954 to provide
official representation of alumni in matters that affect the
general welfare of the University. The Association serves as a
vital link between the University and its alumni. The mission of
the Association is:
To advance the welfare of CSULA by
providing leadership and service that
strengthens the connections among
students, alumni and friends and
enhances the value of their affiliation
with the University
The CSULA Alumni Association is a nonprofit dues-paying
membership organization open to alumni and friends of
California State University, Los Angeles. To join the Alumni
Association or to request information on getting involved
please visit our website at http://alumni.calstatela.edu
or call us
at (323) 343-ALUM.
CSULA Alumni Association Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Susan De Pietro ‘71 ................................................ President
Merlyn Cook ‘84 ............................................... Vice President
Gary Townsend ‘69. .........................................Past President
J. Clark Mason ‘94....................................................Treasurer
Carlos Illingworth, Jr. ‘04..........................................Secretary
Directors
Ray Cervantez ‘92
Diana Flores ‘02
David Galaviz ‘93
Seble Gebremedhin ‘95
Paul Gomez ‘88
Ramon Grajeda ’03
Max Greenberg ‘00
Susana Hernandez ‘05
Jerry Jeffe ‘73
Irene Kawashima ’82, ‘94
Gary J. Matus ‘69
Francis I. Morelos ‘04
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Directors (cont’d)
Bryan C. Pascarelli ‘00
Dr. J. Kim Miller ‘74
Joel Francis
Eric Ho
Kyle Button
Randi Moore
The CSULA Foundation
The CSULA Foundation was organized in 1985 as a 501(c)3 tax-
exempt, nonprofit organization for the purpose of accepting
charitable contributions to the University. The Foundation Board
provides community expertise, oversight and advocacy to
increase private giving to and manage the philanthropic assets of
the University.
Foundation Board of Trustees
Frank M. Saito, ‘79 ........................................................ President
Alfred Lopez ‘83..................................................... Vice President
Gilbert R. Vasquez, ‘64 ..................................................Secretary
Henry Soto.....................................................................Treasurer
Jonah Schlackman....................................Faculty Representative
(Vacant) ...................................................Student Representative
Carol Jackson .................................................................. Member
A. Sami Siddiqui, ’76........................................................Member
Elizabeth L. Wheeler, ‘81 ................................................. Member
James M. Rosser ...........................................................Ex-Officio
Steven N. Garcia............................................................Ex-Officio
Kyle C. Button................................................................Ex-Officio
Gary P. Townsend, ‘69 ..................................................Ex-Officio
Kevin Baaske.................................................................Ex-Officio
Bob R. Adkins, ’72 ..........................................................Emeritus
Willard (Bill) Chamberlain................................................Emeritus
James P. Kelly ................................................................ Emeritus
Frank Lynch .................................................................... Emeritus
Roy L. Olofson ................................................................ Emeritus
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Directory 3
Academic Department, Division,
School and Program Offices
Listed Alphabetically with Office and Telephone Numbers
**When calling from off campus, dial area code 323, prefix 343, and the four-digit extension; from on campus, dial 3 and the four-digit extension.
*Because of construction and renovation, some offices may be housed elsewhere temporarily; however, the phone numbers remain the same
.
De
partment, Division, School, Interdisciplinary Program College Location* Phone**
Accounting, Department of ................................................................Business and Economics ................ST F517 .................... 3-2830
Anthropology, Department of.............................................................Natural and Social Sciences............KH C4068.................. 3-2440
Applied and Advanced Studies in Education, Division of...................Education ........................................KH C2098.................. 3-4330
Art, Department of .............................................................................Arts and Letters...............................FA 328....................... 3-4010
Asian and Asian-American Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in ......Natural and Social Sciences............ KH C4077A ............... 3-2442
Athletics, Division of Intercollegiate ...................................................University.........................................PE 104 ...................... 3-3080
Biological Sciences, Department of ...................................................Natural and Social Sciences............BIO 142 ..................... 3-2050
Business, Interdisciplinary Programs in ............................................Business and Economics ................SH C256B ................. 3-2810
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of ....................................Natural and Social Sciences............PS 616 ...................... 3-2300
Chicano Studies, Department of........................................................Natural and Social Sciences............KH C4069.................. 3-2190
Child and Family Studies, Department of ..........................................Health and Human Services............E&TA535................... 3-4590
Civil Engineering, Department of ......................................................Engineering, Computer Science,..... E&T A212.................. 3-4450
and Technology...............................
Communication Disorders, Department of.........................................Health and Human Services............KH B119.................... 3-4690
Communication Studies, Department of ............................................Arts and Letters ...............................MUS 104 ................... 3-4200
Computer Science, Department of ...................................................Engineering, Computer Science,.....E&T A322.................. 3-6690
and Technology...............................
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, School of ..................................Health and Human Services............ KH D1045.................. 3-4610
Curriculum and Instruction, Division of ..............................................Education ........................................KH C2097.................. 3-4350
Economics and Statistics, Department of ..........................................Business and Economics ................ ST F917 .
................... 3-2930
Electrical and Computer Engineer
ing, Department of........................Engineering, Computer Science,.....E&T A342.................. 3-4470
and Technology
English, Department of ......................................................................Arts and Letters ...............................E&T A604.................. 3-4140
Entrepreneurship, Program in............................................................Business and Economics ................ST F917 .................... 3-2960
Finance and Law, Department of.......................................................Business and Economics ................ST F717 .................... 3-2870
Geography and Urban Analysis, Department of ...............................Natural and Social Sciences............KH C4067.................. 3-2220
Geological Sciences, Department of ................................................Natural and Social Sciences............PS 216 ...................... 3-2400
Health Care Management, Program in ..............................................Business and Economics ................ST F717 .................... 3-2890
Health Science, Program in...............................................................Health and Human Services............ST F403 .................... 3-4740
History, Department of.......................................................................Natural and Social Sciences............KH C4066.................. 3-2020
Information Systems, Department of .................................................Business and Economics ................ ST F603 .................... 3-2983
Intercultural Proficiency .....................................................................Health and Human Services............ PE 206 ...................... 3-4650
International Business, Program in....................................................Business and Economics ................ ST F917 .................... 3-2960
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, School of .................................Health and Human Services............PE 206 ...................... 3-4650
Latin American Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in ........................Natural and Social Sciences............ KH B3006.................. 3-2180
Liberal Studies, Department of ..........................................................Arts and Letters ...............................E&T A405.................. 3-4100
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Department, Division, School, Interdisciplinary Program College Location* Phone**
Management, Department of.............................................................Business and Economics ................ ST F717 .................... 3-2890
Marketing, Department of .................................................................Business and Economics ................ ST F917 .................... 3-2960
Mathematics, Department of..............................................................Natural and Social Sciences............ST F206 .................... 3-2150
Mechanical Engineering, Department of............................................Engineering, Computer Science,.....E&T A205.................. 3-4490
and Technology
Modern Languages and Literatures, Department of ..........................Arts and Letters ............................... KH D1054.................. 3-4230
Music, Department of .......................................................................Arts and Letters ............................... MUS 127 ................... 3-4060
Natural Science, Interdisciplinary Program in....................................Natural and Social Sciences............PS 616 ...................... 3-2300
Nursing, School of .............................................................................Health and Human Services ...........ST F417 .................... 3-4700
Pan-African Studies, Department of ..................................................Natural and Social Sciences............ KH C3095.................. 3-2290
Philosophy, Department of ...............................................................Arts and Letters ..............................E&T A432.................. 3-4180
Physics and Astronomy, Department of ...........................................Natural and Social Sciences............ PS 315 ...................... 3-2100
Political Science, Department of .......................................................Natural and Social Sciences............ E&T A524.................. 3-2230
Psychology, Department of ...............................................................Natural and Social Sciences............KH C3104.................. 3-2250
Social Work, School of ......................................................................Health and Human Services............ ST F816 .................... 3-4680
Sociology, Department of ..................................................................Natural and Social Sciences............KH C3093.................. 3-2200
Special Education and Counseling, Division of .................................Education ....................................... KH C1064.................. 3-4400
Technology, Department of ...............................................................Engineering, Computer Science,.....E&T A337.................. 3-4550
and Technology
Theatre Arts and Dance, Department of ...........................................Arts and Letters ..............................
.KH 5104 ....................
3-4110
University Library ..............................................................................University Library.............................LN B537A.................. 3-3953
Women’s and Gender Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in .............Arts and Letters ............................... E&T A405.................. 3-4100
Youth Agency Administration.............................................................Health and Human Services............PE 237 ...................... 3-4580
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Directory 4
Academic Department, Division,
School and Program Offices
Listed by College including Names of Deans and Chairs
** When calling from off campus, dial area code 323, prefix 343, and the four-digit extension; from on campus, dial 3 and the four-digit extension.
* Because of construction and ren
ovation, some offices may be housed elsewhere temporarily; however, the phone numbers remain the same
.
Department/Division/School/Program Program Coordinator Location* Extension**
Department/Division Chair
Academic Affairs School/Director
Provost and Vice President ........................................................
Desdemona Cardoza................Adm 713 .................................. 3-3800
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Planning & Resources ...............................................................Ethan B. Lipton.........................Adm 715 .................................. 3-3818
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs..........................Susan Cash..............................Adm 707 .................................. 3-3808
Director, Institutional Research................................................Mark Robinson (Acting) ............Adm 702 .................................. 3-2730
Assistant Director, Institutional Research .............................Vivian Ko ..................................Adm 702 .................................. 3-2730
Dean, Undergraduate Studies ..................................................Alfredo G. Gonzalez .................Adm 725 .................................. 3-3830
Associate Dean .......................................................................Nadine Koch (Acting)................Adm 725 .................................. 3-3830
Director, University Academic Advisement Center ..................Valerie Kehm ............................Lib S 1040A ............................. 3-3150
Director, General Education Honors Program .........................David Olsen..............................Lib S 1040A............................. 3-3150
Director, University Tutorial Center..........................................Howard Masuda .......................Lib S 1062A............................. 3-3971
Director, University Writing Center ..........................................Lise Buranen (Acting) ...............Lib S 2097 ............................... 3-5350
Dean, Graduate Studies and Research....................................José L. Galván..........................Adm 710 .................................. 3-3820
Associate Dean .......................................................................Alan E. Muchlinski ....................Adm 710 .................................. 3-3820
Associate Dean, Research Administration ..............................Benjamin Fiqueroa ...................GE 220 . .................................. 3-5366
College of Arts and Letters
Dean...........................................................................................Terry Allison .............................MUS 228 ................................. 3-4001
Associate Dean.......................................................................Bryant Alexander .....................MUS 231 ................................. 3-4004
Advisement and Outreach Center.........................................Bryant Alexander......................MUS 221 ................................. 3-4015
Art...............................................................................................Robert Martin............................FA 328 .................................. 3-4013
Communication Studies..............................................................John Ramirez ...........................MUS 104 ................................. 3-4200
English........................................................................................Hema Chari ..............................E&T A604 ................................ 3-4140
Liberal Studies (interdisciplinary program) .................................Steve Jones..............................E&T A405 ................................ 3-4100
Modern Languages and Literatures............................................Sachiko Matsunaga ..................KH D1054................................ 3-4230
Music ..........................................................................................David Connors..........................MUS 127 ................................. 3-4060
Philosophy..................................................................................Mark Balaguer ..........................E&T A432 ................................ 3-4180
Theatre Arts and Dance .............................................................(Vacant)....................................KH 5104 .................................. 3-4110
Women’s and Gender Studies (interdisciplinary program) .........Steve Jones.............................. E&T A404 ............................... 3-4100
College of Business and Economics
Dean...........................................................................................Dong-Woo Lee (Acting) ............ST F124................................... 3-2800
Associate Dean ....................................................................Parviz Partow-Navid (Acting)...ST F124 .................................. 3-2800
Associate Dean.....................................................................(Vacant)....................................SH C256B ............................... 3-2812
Advisement Center - Undergraduate ....................................Dang Tran ................................SH C256B ............................... 3-5262
Advisement Center - Graduate .............................................Parviz Partow-Navid.................SH C256B ............................... 3-5156
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College of Business and Economics (cont'd)
Department/Division/School/Program Program Coordinator Location* Extension**
Department /Division Chair
School/Director
Accounting .................................................................................J. Gregory Kunkel.....................ST F517................................... 3-2830
Economics and Statistics............................................................Dang Tran ................................ST F917................................... 3-2930
Entrepreneurship (program) .......................................................(Vacant)....................................SH C256B ............................... 3-2810
Finance and Law ........................................................................Hsing Fang ...............................ST F717................................... 3-2870
Health Care Management (program).........................................Stephen McGuire......................ST F717................................... 3-2890
Information Systems...................................................................Adam Huarng ...........................ST F603................................... 3-2927
Interdisciplinary Programs in Business.......................................(Vacant) ...................................C256B ..................................... 3-2810
International Business (program) ...............................................H. Rika Houston .......................ST F717................................... 3-2960
Management ..............................................................................Mary Pat McEnrue....................ST F717................................... 3-2890
Marketing....................................................................................Richard Kao..............................ST F917................................... 3-2960
Charter College of Education
Dean...........................................................................................Mary Falvey..............................KH D2069................................ 3-4300
Associate Dean for Curriculum and Assessment ..................Andrea Maxi (Acting) ................KH D2070................................ 3-4303
Director of Student Services..................................................(Vacant)....................................KH D2078................................ 3-4320
Applied and Advanced Studies in Education ..............................Chogollah Maroufi ....................C2098 .................................. 3-4330
Curriculum and Instruction..........................................................Ann Barbour(Acting) .................KH C2097................................ 3-4350
Special Education and Counseling .............................................Randy Campbell.......................KH C1064................................ 3-4400
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
Dean...........................................................................................Keith Moo-Young......................E&T A236 ................................ 3-4500
Associate Dean.....................................................................Benjamin L. Lee (Acting) ..........E&T A236 ................................ 3-4510
Civil Engineering.........................................................................Rupa Purasinghe......................E&T A211 ................................ 3-4459
Computer Science......................................................................Raj Pamula...............................E&T A324 ................................ 3-6690
Electrical and Computer Engineering .........................................Fred Daneshgaran....................E&T A342 ................................ 3-4470
Mechanical Engineering .............................................................Maj Mirmirani............................E&T A206 ................................ 3-4490
Technology.................................................................................Virgil Seaman ...........................E&T A337 ................................ 3-4550
College of Health and Human Services
Dean...........................................................................................Beatrice Yorker.........................FA 130..................................... 3-4600
Associate Dean.....................................................................Eleanor Ferguson-Marshalleck.FA 130..................................... 3-4602
Advisement and Outreach Center.........................................Val Kehm..................................FA 238..................................... 3-5500
Alternative Nutrition (certificate program) ...................................Laura Calderon.........................PE 206..................................... 3-4650
Applied Gerontology (certificate program) ..................................Valentine Villa...........................ST F120................................... 3-5537
Child and Family Studies............................................................Marlene Zepeda .......................E&T A535 ................................ 3-4590
Child Maltreatment and Family Violence (certificate program) ...Colleen Friend ..........................KH B109AB ............................. 3-4696
Communication Disorders ..........................................................Miles Peterson (Acting) ............KH B119 .................................. 3-4690
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics .............................................Joseph Peterson.......................KH D1045................................ 3-4613
Health Science ...........................................................................William London (Acting)............ST F403................................... 3-4740
Intercultural Proficiency (certificate program) .............................Anne Larson .............................PE 206..................................... 3-4650
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science ...........................................Nazareth Khodiguian ................PE 206..................................... 3-4650
Nursing .......................................................................................Patricia A. Chin.........................ST F417................................... 3-4700
Nurse Practitioners (certificate programs) .................................Randy Caine.............................ST F409................................... 3-4738
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College of Health and Human Services (cont'd)
Department/Division/School/Program Program Coordinator Location* Extension**
Department /Division Chair
...................................................................................................School/Director
Parent Educators (certificate program).......................................Marlene Zepeda .......................E&T A535 ................................ 3-4590
Social Work ................................................................................Karin Elliott-Brown....................STF 816 .................................. 3-4680
Sports Nutrition (certificate program)..........................................Laura Calderon.........................PE 206 .................................. 3-4650
Youth Agency Administration (certificate program).....................Anne Larson .............................PE 237..................................... 3-4580
Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language and
Cal State L.A. Hearing Clinics ....................................................Cari Flint ...................................KH B119 .................................. 3-4690
College of Natural and Social Sciences
Dean...........................................................................................Gary Novak (Interim) ................KH D1052................................ 3-2000
Associate Dean.....................................................................Rennie Schoepflin (Acting) .......KH D1051................................ 3-2012
Student Advisement Center ..................................................(Vacant) ....................................KH D1044................................ 3-4689
Anthropology ..............................................................................ChorSwang Ngin ......................KH C4068................................ 3-2440
Asian and Asian American Studies (interdisciplinary program) ..ChorSwang Ngin ......................KH C4077A.............................. 3-2442
Biological Sciences.....................................................................Philip LaPolt..............................Bio 142 .................................... 3-2050
Chemistry and Biochemistry.......................................................Wayne R. Tikkanen ..................PS 616..................................... 3-2300
Chicano Studies .........................................................................Michael Soldatenko ..................KH C4069................................ 3-2190
Geography and Urban Analysis..................................................Killian Ying................................KH C4067................................ 3-2220
Geological Sciences ...................................................................Kim Bishop ..............................PS 208..................................... 3-2400
History ........................................................................................Rennie B. Schoepflin................KH C4066................................ 3-2020
Latin American Studies (interdisciplinary program) ....................Marjorie Bray ............................KH B3006 ................................ 3-2180
Mathematics ..............................................................................Pudukkottai K. Subramanian ....ST F206................................... 3-2150
Natural Science (interdisciplinary program)................................Wayne R. Tikkanen ..................PS 616..................................... 3-2300
...................................................................................................James Rudd .............................PS 717..................................... 3-2219
Pan-African Studies....................................................................C.R.D. Halisi.............................KH C3095................................ 3-2290
Physics and Astronomy ..............................................................
Edward Rezayi.......................PS 315..................................... 3-2100
Political Science .........................................................................Gregory Andranovich (Acting) ..E&T A524 ................................ 3-2235
Psychology .................................................................................Theodore Bell ...........................KH C3103................................ 3-2250
Sociology....................................................................................Lawrence K. Hong.................... KH C3093............................... 3-2200
Preprofessional Advisement
Health Science Programs (Premedical, predental, .....................Robert Nissen...........................Bio 258 .................................... 3-2070
(preveterinary, prepharmacy, etc.)
Prelegal Programs
Department of Finance and Law...........................................Maria Boss................................ST F717................................... 3-2870
Department of Philosophy.....................................................Kayley Vernallis/David Pitt........E&T A432 ................................ 3-4180
Department of Political Science ............................................Scott Bowman ..........................E&T A526 ................................ 3-2248
Department of Sociology....................................................... Elaine A. Draper ......................KHA3047 ................................. 3-2299
Pre-Physical Therapy Advisement........................................ Ray De Leon ..........................BS 310A .................................. 3-4855
Division of Extended Education
Dean...........................................................................................Mustafah Dhada .......................GE 213 .................................. 3-4907
Director of Operations ................................................................Ben Phan..................................GE 211 .................................. 3-4842
Fiscal Analyst........................................................................(Vacant) ....................................GE 216 .................................. 3-4909
Registration Supervisor.........................................................Bryon Wada..............................GE 211 .................................. 3-5913
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Division of Extended Education (cont'd)
Department/Division/School/Program Program Coordinator Location* Extension**
Department /Division Chair
School/Director
English Language Program (ELP)
Program Coordinator ............................................................Jeffrey Brandt ...........................GE 211 .................................. 3-4840
Extension/Special Sessions/Certificate Programs
Director .................................................................................(Vacant) ....................................GE 211 .................................. 3-5964
Associate Director.................................................................Joann Edmond .........................GE 216 .................................. 3-4919
Coordinator...........................................................................Robin Hall.................................GE 214 .................................. 3-4967
Professional Development
Coordinator ...........................................................................Alice Gutierrez..........................GE 214 .................................. 3-4916
University Library
University Librarian.....................................................................Alice Kawakami ........................Lib N B537A ............................ 3-3954
Associate University Librarian...............................................Deborah Schaeffer (Acting) ......Lib N 1030 ............................... 3-3929
** When calling from off campus, dial area code 323, prefix 343, and the four-digit extension; from on campus, dial 3 and the four-digit extension.
* Because of construction and ren
ovation, some offices may be housed elsewhere temporarily; however, the phone numbers remain the same
.
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Other University
Offices and Services
With Office and Telephone Numbers
**
When calling from off campus, dial area code 323, prefix 343, and the four-digit extension; from on campus, dial 3 and the four-digit extension.
*Due to construction and renovation, some offices may be housed elsewhere temporarily; however, the phone numbers remain the sa
me.
Office/Department or Service Location * Phone**
Academic Advisement
Academic Advisement Center (undeclared majors).........................................................LIB PW 1040A ......................3-3150
Arts and Letters Advisement Center ................................................................................MUS 221...............................3-4015
Business and Economics Advisement Center .................................................................SH C256B
Graduate ......................................................................................................................SH C256B.............................3-5156
Undergraduate .............................................................................................................SH C256B.............................3-2810
Education Graduate Studies Office..................................................................................KH D2070.............................3-4303
Teacher Credential Programs..........................................................................................KH D2078 .............................3-4342
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Resource and Advisement Center ....E&T A241 .............................3-5604
Health and Human Services Advisement and Outreach Center ......................................FA 238..................................3-5500
Natural and Social Sciences Student Advisement Center ...............................................KH D1044 .............................3-4689
Undeclared Majors...........................................................................................................LIB PW 1040A ......................3-3150
Admissions Information (Applications and Transcripts) .........................................................SA 101..................................3-3901
Alumni Association ................................................................................................................KH D145.............................3-ALUM
Alumni Chapter College of Business and Economics............................................................ST F124................................3-2800
Alumni Relations....................................................................................................................KH D145...............................3-4980
Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language and Cal State L.A. Hearing Clinics...........................KH B119 ...............................3-4690
Associated Students, Inc (ASI)..............................................................................................KH D138 ...............................3-4780
Athletics, Intercollegiate.........................................................................................................PE 104..................................3-3080
Results/Scores .................................................................................................................PE 212..................................3-3198
Sports Information, Marketing and Promotions.................................................................PE 212..................................3-5308
Bookstore, University.............................................................................................................Golden Eagle........................3-2500
California Reading and Literature Program ...........................................................................LIB PW 1053 ........................3-5116
Califor
nia Student Opportunity and Access Program (CAL-SOAP) ......................................HC 210 .................................3-3180
Campus Operator..................................................................................................................LIB PW 1070 ........................3-3000
Campus Tours/Preadmission Advisement.............................................................................SA 101..................................3-3175
Career Development Center..................................................................................................Career Center.......................3-3237
Cashier/Disbursement Office.................................................................................................Adm 128 ...............................3-3630
Center for Student Financial Aid............................................................................................SA 124..................................3-6260
Child Care Center..................................................................................................................Anna Bing Arnold Child Ctr...3-2470
Community Service Learning.................................................................................................Career Center lower level.....3-3380
Cooperative Education ..........................................................................................................Career Center.......................3-3283
Counseling (personal) ...........................................................................................................Health Center .......................3-3302
Credential Information ...........................................................................................................KH D2078 .............................3-4320
Development, University........................................................................................................Adm 802 ...............................3-3075
Disabilities, Office for Students with ......................................................................................SA 115...........3-3140/(TDD) 3-3139
Early Entrance Program (EEP)..............................................................................................FA 218-219...........................3-2287
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)...............................................................................SA 215..................................3-4367
Educational Participation in Communities (EPIC)..................................................................Career Center lower level.....3-3380
Engineering and Technology Retention, Information and Advisement Center ......................ET A241................................3-5604
English Language Program (ELP).........................................................................................GE 211 .................................3-4840
Enrollment Services...............................................................................................................Adm 146 ...............................3-3900
Equity and Diversity, Office for ..............................................................................................Adm 606 ...............................3-3040
Exte
nded Education, Div. of (ELP, Extension Programs, Special Sessions, Open University) .....................................................
..............................................................................................................................................Golden Eagle 211.................3-4900
Financial Aid, Student (Center for Student Financial Aid)......................................................SA 124..................................3-6260
GEAR UP ..............................................................................................................................Adm 307 ...............................3-6080
Golden Eagle Card................................................................................................................GE 220.1 ..............................3-6800
Graduate Studies and Research ...........................................................................................Adm 710 ...............................3-3820
Health-Related Programs ......................................................................................................KH D1044 .............................3-4689
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Office/Department or Service Location * Phone**
Health Sciences Advisement Center (Premedical and other science fields) .........................KH D1044.............................3-4689
Health Services .....................................................................................................................Student Health Center ..........3-3300
Honors Program, General Education.....................................................................................LIB PW 1040A ......................3-4960
Housing Services...................................................................................................................Housing ................................3-4800
Information Technology Services ..........................................................................................Lib PW 1070 .........................3-2600
Institutional Advancement .....................................................................................................Adm 809 ...............................3-3060
Instructional Computing Laboratories
Simpson Tower Annex Link .............................................................................................ST Annex E191.....................3-2595
ECS&T Computer Link.....................................................................................................E&T C255 .............................3-3852
King Hall Link… ...............................................................................................................KH D151 ...............................3-5836
Library Link ......................................................................................................................LIB PW 1039A ......................3-2579
Salazar Hall Link..............................................................................................................SH C358...............................3-5364
International Programs and Services.....................................................................................Adm 127 ...............................3-3170
IT Security and Compliance ..................................................................................................Lib PW 1070.........................3-2600
ITS Help Desk .......................................................................................................................Lib PW Lobby .......................3-6170
Judicial Affairs .......................................................................................................................SA 108..................................3-3100
Leadership Programs
PepsiCo Leadership Center ...........................................................................................LIB N 1014............................3-5270
Student leadership programs..........................................................................................KH D148...............................3-5110
Library (Reference and Information)......................................................................................LIB N first floor......................3-4927
Luckman Fine Arts Complex (Theatre and Fine Arts Gallery) ...............................................TAB 110................................3-6611
Music and Media Center........................................................................................................LIB N third floor.....................3-4092
National Student Ex
change ...................................................................................................Adm 127 ...............................3-3170
Office for the Advancement of Science, Engineering, and Math Education (SEM-Ed)..........BS 137..................................3-3817
Office for Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................SA 115...........3-3140/(TDD) 3-3139
Orientation, University ...........................................................................................................SA 101..................................3-3195
Outreach and Recruitment (Includes campus tours) .............................................................SA 123..................................3-3839
PALS Peer Mentoring Program ..........................................................................................LIB PW 1040A ......................3-3184
Performing Arts Box Office, College of Arts and Letters........................................................State Playhouse....................3-4118
Police, University...................................................................................................................Bldg. C..................................3-3700
President’s Scholars Program ...............................................................................................SA 106..................................3-3131
Public Affairs..........................................................................................................................Adm 819/900 ........................3-3050
Records Office.......................................................................................................................Adm 409 ...............................3-3840
Registrar's Office ...................................................................................................................Adm 401 ...............................3-3940
Registration Office (Enrollment Services) ..............................................................................Adm 146 ...............................3-3900
Research and Sponsored Programs .....................................................................................GE 220 .................................3-5366
Scholarships and Work-Study ...............................................................................................SA 124..................................3-6260
Sports Information Office.......................................................................................................PE 212..................................3-5308
Student Affairs, Vice President for.........................................................................................SA 108..................................3-3100
Student Financial Services (Cashiers/Financial Aid Disbursements) ....................................Adm 128 ...............................3-3630
Student Information Center (Includes preadmission counseling)...........................................SA 101.................... 3-CSLA 3-2752
Study Abroad.........................................................................................................................Adm 127 ...............................3-3170
Testing Center .......................................................................................................................LIB PW 2098 ........................3-3160
Tutorial Center
.......................................................................................................................LIB PW 1039 ........................3-3971
Upward Bound/U.B. Math Science ........................................................................................Health Center 205.................3-3238
Undergraduate Studies..........................................................................................................Adm 725 ...............................3-3830
Veterans’ Services.................................................................................................................Adm 146 ...............................3-3940
Women’s Resource Center ...................................................................................................KH D140...............................3-3370
Writing Center........................................................................................................................LIB PW 2097 ........................3-5350
CALL CAMPUS POLICE AT 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES DURING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
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Directory 6
Academic College, Department,
Division, School and Program Offices
Listed Alphabetically with E-mail Addresses and Websites
Un
iversity home page: www.calstatela.edu
NOTE- All e-mail addresses have a suffix of calstatela.edu which must be added after the e-mail address shown below. If the e-mail address
shown ends in @cslanet the full suffix is @cslanet.calstatela.edu. Otherwise, the full suffix is: @calstatela.edu
All Website addresses begin with http:// followed by the address shown. Please note: Some URLs (Web addresses) do not
contain “www”. (See
departments and programs under the College of Natural and Social Sciences).
Department, Division, School
Interdisciplinary Program
E-mail Address Website/URL
Accounting Dept. msantiste@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Anthropology Dept. anthro@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/anthro/
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education, Division of
http://www.calstatela.edu/ccoe
Applied Gerontology Institute
vvilla@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/hhs/anlrep97/erriag.htm
Art Dept. art@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/art/
Asian and Asian-American Studies
Interdisciplinary Program
Asianam@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/anthro/cngin.htm
Athletics Div. Intercollegiate dbridges@ http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/athletic
Biological Sciences Dept. Biomicr@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/biol/
Business Interdisciplinary Programs dchris@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
California Forensic Science Institute ROchi@cslanet
Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept. Chmbioc@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/chem/
Chicano Studies Dept. Chicano@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/chs/index.htm
Child and Family Studies Dept. Cfsdept@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/cfs
Child Abuse and Family Violence
Institute
cfriend@
Civil Engineering Dept. Civileng@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/civil/index.htm
Communication Disorders Dept. mpeters@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/com_dis/
Communication Studies Dept. http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/comstud/
Computer Science Dept. cs@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/cs
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics
School of
jpeters@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/crim_jus/
Curriculum and Instruction, Division
of
http://www.calstatela.edu/ccoe
Economics and Statistics Dept. ehsieh@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dept.
ece@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/ee/index.htm
English Dept. English@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/english/
Entrepreneurship Program csankey@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Extended Education www.calstatela.edu/exed/
Finance and Law Dept. hfang@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
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Department, Division, School,
Interdisciplinary Program
E-mail Address Website/URL
Geography and Urban Analysis Dept. geog@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/geog
Geological Sciences Dept. Geology@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/geology/
Health Care Management Program smcguir@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu/mgmt/hcm/hcm.htm
Health Science Program. hlthsci@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/health_sci/
History Dept. history@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/history/index.htm
Information Systems Dept. Ahuarng @ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Intercultural Proficiency
Interdisciplinary Program
schoolkns@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/icp/
International Business Program hhousto@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
School of
schoolkns@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/pe/
Latin American Studies
Interdisciplinary Program
las@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/las/
Liberal Studies Dept. librlst@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/libstudies/
Library libweb@ http://www.calstatela.edu/library
Management Dept. http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Marketing Dept. csankey@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Mathematics Dept. Math@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/math/
Mechanical Engineering Dept. Mechengr@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/me/index.htm
Modern Languages and Literatures
Dept.
Modlang@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/mld/
Music Dept. music@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/music
Natural Science Interdisciplinary
Program
natsci@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/natsci/
Nursing, School of Nursing@cslanet http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/nursing/
Pan-African Studies Dept. pas@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/pas/
Philosophy Dept. philos@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/phil/
Physics and Astronomy Dept. Physics@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/physics/
Political Science Dept. polisci@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/pol_sci/
Psychology Dept. psych@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/psych/html/deptmenu.htm
Social Work, School of kbrown5@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/soc_work/
Sociology Dept. sociol@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/soc/
Special Education and Counseling,
Division of
sped@ http://www.calstatela.educ/ccoe
Technology Dept. Tech@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/tech/index.htm
Theatre Arts and Dance Dept. Thtrdnc@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/theatre_dance/ta_danc.htm
Women’s Studies Interdisciplinary
Program
librlst@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/aa/lib_stud.htm
Youth Agency Administration alarson@ http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/yth_age/
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Department, Division, School
Interdisciplinary Program
E-mail Address Website/URL
College of Arts and Letters artslet@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/al/
College of Business and Economics sbergst@ http://cbe.calstatela.edu
Charter College of Education ccoeadv@ http://www.calstatela.edu/ccoe
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, and Technology
et@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/engr/tmp/et/
College of Health and Human
Services
byorker @ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/hhs/
College of Natural and Social
Sciences
nss@ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/nssd/
Bridges to the Future program brtobac@ http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/moreprograms/bridges/B2Future.htm
Los Angeles Basin Bridges to the
Ph.D.
brtophd@ http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/moreprograms/bridges/B2PhD.htm
Center for Environmental
Analysis–Centers for Research
Excellence in Science and
Technology
ceacrest@ http://cea-crest.calstatela.edu/
Center for Spatial Analysis and
Remote Sensing C-SARS
csars@ http://csars.calstatela.edu
Minority Biomedical Research
Support Program MBRS
mbrs@ http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/moreprograms/rise/index.htm
Minority Access to Research
Careers Program MARC
marc@ http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/moreprograms/ustar/index.htm
Consortium for Undergraduate
Research Experience CURE
cure@ http://quasar.calstatela.edu/CURE/
Division of Extended Education jshean@cslanet http://www.calstatela.edu/exed
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Catalog Information
and Basic University Policies
The Catalog
The University's General Catalog is prepared in the Office of
the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs-Planning
and Resources, which has overall responsibility for structure,
layout, and editing, in collaboration with the Office of
Undergraduate Studies and the Office of Public Affairs. Steven
Krentzman is responsible for production, layout, and
integration. Special assistance was provided by Kathy Numoto.
Special acknowledgements are due the following for their
contributions: Cheryl A. Cruz, former Associate Dean of
Undergraduate Studies, for her curriculum expertise and
editorial assistance; Public Affairs, for cover artwork, Stan
Carstensen, for photographs; Nancy Miron for editing; Dean
Riffle, Reprographics, for design and typesetting of title pages,
tables, and grids. Information contained in this issue is revised
to June 15, 2007.
The catalog may be purchased in person or ordered by mail
from the University Bookstore. The price, established under
regulations of the Board of Trustees of the California State
University, is $14.95. To order by mail, call the University
Bookstore, (323) 343-2500, to obtain the cost for mailing. Send
a request with check or money order to cover the cost of the
catalog and mailing to: California State University, Los
Angeles, Attention: University Bookstore, 5153 State University
Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8734. The catalog can be
viewed online at www.calstatela.edu.
Changes in Rules and Policies
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
the information in this catalog, students and others who use the
catalog should note that laws, rules, and policies change from
time to time and that these changes may alter the information
contained in this publication. Changes may come in the form of
statutes enacted by the Legislature, new or revised rules and
polices adopted by the Board of Trustees of The California
State University, by the Chancellor or designee of The
California State University, or by the President or designee of
California State University, Los Angeles. Further, it is not
possible in a publication of this size to include all of the rules,
polices, and other information that pertain to students, the
institution, and The California State University. More current or
complete information may be obtained from the appropriate
department, division, school, college or administrative office, or
in the Schedule of Classes.
Nothing in this catalog shall be construed as, operate as, or
have the effect of an abridgment or a limitation of any rights,
powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of the California
State University, the Chancellor of the California State
University, or the President of the campus. The Trustees, the
Chancellor, and the President are authorized by law to adopt,
amend, or repeal rules and policies that apply to students. This
catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms and
conditions of a contract between the student and the institution
or the California State University. The relationship of the
student to the institution is one governed by statute, rules, and
policy adopted by the Legislature, the Trustees, the Chancellor,
the President and their duly authorized designees.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Race, Color, and National Origin
The California State University complies with the requirements
of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well
as other applicable federal and state laws prohibiting
discrimination. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, or
national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any
program of the California State University.
Disability
The California State University does not discriminate on the
basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities. Sections 504 and
508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, and various state laws prohibit such
discrimination. Inquiries concerning compliance may be
addressed to the Office for Equity and Diversity, phone (323)
343-3040; the campus office assigned the administrative
responsibility of reviewing such matters.
Sex/Gender
The California State University does not discriminate on the
basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation in the educational
programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws
prohibit discrimination on these bases in education programs
and activities operated by [name of institution]. Such programs
and activities include admission of students and employment.
Inquiries concerning the application these laws to programs
and activities of [name of institution] may be referred to [name
of person], the campus officer(s) assigned the administrative
responsibility of reviewing such matters or to the Regional
Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Region IX, 50 United
Nations Plaza, Room 239, San Francisco, California 94102.
The California State University is committed to providing equal
opportunities to male and female CSU students in all campus
programs, including intercollegiate athletics.
(Please see the Procedures and Regulations chapter for details.)
Campus Nonviolence Policy
California State University, Los Angeles is committed to
creating and maintaining a working, learning, and social
environment for all members of the University community that
is free from violence.
Civility, understanding, and mutual respect toward all members
of the University community are intrinsic to excellence in
teaching and learning, to the existence of a safe and healthful
workplace, and to maintenance of a campus culture and
environment that serves the needs of its many constituencies.
Threats of violence or acts of violence not only impact the
individuals concerned, but also the mission of the University to
foster higher education through open dialogue and the free
exchange of ideas. The University prohibits and will take
decisive action to eliminate verbal harassment, violent acts,
threats of violence, or any other behavior which by intent,
action, or outcome harms another person. Such conduct is
subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from
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employment, expulsion from the University, or civil or criminal
prosecution as appropriate.
The University has no tolerance for violence against and by
members of the University community. To fulfill this policy, the
University will work to prevent violence from occurring and will
ensure that federal and state laws, as well as University
regulations prohibiting violence, are fully enforced. In
determining whether conduct constitutes a credible threat or
act of violence, the circumstances surrounding the conduct will
be considered.
Established University faculty, staff, and student and
Department of Public Safety procedures will serve as
mechanisms for resolving situations of violence or threats of
violence. Each allegation of violence or threat of violence will
be taken seriously. Individuals are encouraged to report acts of
violence, threats of violence, or any other behavior which by
intent, act or outcome harms another person.
Approved by the Cal State L.A. Academic Senate and
President James M. Rosser - Summer 1996
Consensual Sexual Relations
Between Faculty and Students
“Sexual relations between students and faculty members with
whom they also have an academic or evaluative relationship
are fraught with the potential for exploitation. The respect and
trust accorded a professor by a student, as well as the power
exercised by the professor in an academic or evaluative role,
make voluntary consent by the student suspect. Even when
both parties initially have consented, the development of a
sexual relationship renders both the faculty member and the
institution vulnerable to possible later allegations of sexual
harassment in light of the significant power differential that
exists between faculty members and students.
“In their relationships with students, members of the faculty are
expected to be aware of their professional responsibilities and
avoid apparent or actual conflict of interest, favoritism, or
bias.”*
It is unprofessional conduct for a faculty member to engage in
any sexual relationship with a student while he or she is
enrolled in that faculty member's class, or if a faculty member
is acting in any other capacity that may directly affect the
student's academic career.
Failure to follow these standards will be grounds for
investigation or disciplinary action.
* The language in quotation marks is from the Statement adopted by
the 81st Annual M
eeting of the A.A.U.P.
Immigration Requirements
for Licensure
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), also known as the
Welfare Reform Act, included provisions to eliminate eligibility
for federal and state public benefits for certain categories of
lawful immigrants as well as benefits for all illegal immigrants.
Students who will require a professional or commercial license
provided by a local, state, or federal government agency in
order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be
training them must meet the immigration requirements of the
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation
Act to achieve licensure. Information concerning these
requirements is available from Amy Wang, Immigration
Counselor, in the International Student Services Office, (323)
343-3170.
Privacy Rights of Students in
Education Records
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(20 U.S.C. 1232g) and regulations adopted thereunder (34
C.F.R. 99) and California Education Code, Section 67100 et
seq., set out requirements designed to protect the privacy of
students concerning their records maintained by the campus.
Specifically, the statute and regulations govern access to
records maintained by the campus and the release of such
records. Please see Appendix F in this catalog for details.
Familiarity with the Institution’s rules and regulations published
in this catalog shall be the responsibility of each student and
faculty member, and of those administrative offices concerned
with academic matters.
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ACADEMIC
Calendar with Class Dates and University Holidays
J U N E J U L Y A U G U S T
Dates
in bold italics S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
type are class days 1 2 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Underlined
dates are 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
holidays (all campus 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31
offices closed)
S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28
29 30
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 30 3
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J A N U A R Y F E B R U A R Y M A R C H A P R I L
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20
21
22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
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E J U L Y A U G U S T
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
5 1 2
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
25 26
27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
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N O V E M B
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D E C E M B E R
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29
30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
28 29 30 31
30
J A N U A R Y F E B R U A R Y M A R C H A P R I L
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1
2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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19
20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31
26 27 28 29 30
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J U N
E J U L Y A U G U S T
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
4 1
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25
26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
31 30 31
S E P T E M B E R O C T O B
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N O V E M B
E R
D E C E M B E R
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
6
7
8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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Academic Calendar / 43
CALENDAR
Key Dates: Summer 2007 through Fall 2009
SUMMER QUARTER 2007
June 18 Summer quarter; classes begin
July 4 Independence Day; campus closed
September 3 Labor Day; campus closed
August 27- September 1 Final examinations
September 2-19 Student recess
FALL QUARTER 2007
September 20 Fall quarter; classes begin
October 8 Columbus Day; campus open
November 12 Veterans’ Day; campus open
November 22-24 Thanksgiving holidays; campus closed
December 3-8 Final examinations
December 9-January 1 Student recess
December 17-22 Campus closed
December 25 Christmas Day observed; campus closed
WINTER QUARTER 2008
January 1 New Year’s Day observed; campus closed
January 2 Winter quarter; classes begin
January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday; campus closed
February 22 Washington’s birthday; campus open
March 10-15 Final examinations
March 16-23 Student recess
SPRING QUARTER 2008
March 24 Spring quarter; classes begin
March 31 Cesar Chavez Day observed; campus closed
April 18 Honors Convocation
May 26 Memorial Day; campus closed
June 3-7 Final examinations
June 6-7 Commencement
June 8-15 Student recess
SUMMER QUARTER 2008
June 16 Summer quarter; classes begin
July 4 Independence Day; campus closed
August 24-30 Final examinations
September 1 Labor Day; campus closed
September 1-17 Student recess
FALL QUARTER 2008
September 18 Fall quarter; classes begin
October 13 Columbus Day; campus open
November 11 Veterans' Day; campus closed
November 27-29 Thanksgiving holidays; campus closed
December 1-6 Final examinations
December 7-January 4 Student recess
December 22-27 Campus closed
WINTER QUARTER 2009
January 1 New Year’s Day; Campus closed
January 5 Winter quarter; classes begin
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday; campus closed
February 12 Lincoln’s birthday; campus open
February 22 Washington’s birthday; campus open
March 16-21 Final examinations
March 22-29 Student recess
SPRING QUARTER 2009
March 30 Spring quarter; classes begin
March 31 Cesar Chavez Day observed; campus closed
April 24 Honors Convocation
May 25 Memorial Day; campus closed
June 8-13 Final examinations
June 12-13 Commencement
June 14-21 Student recess
SUMMER QUARTER 2009
June 22 Summer quarter; classes begin
July 3 Independence Day; campus closed
September 7 Labor Day; campus closed
August 31-September 5 Final examinations
September 6-23 Student recess
FALL QUARTER 2009
September 24 Fall quarter; classes begin
October 12 Columbus Day; campus open
November 11 Veterans' Day; campus closed
November 26-28 Thanksgiving holidays; campus closed
December 7-12 Final examinations
December 13-January 3 Student recess
December 21-26 Campus closed
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The University
The Campus Setting
The Mission of the University
The Faculty
The Academic Year/Quarter System
University Assessment Activities
Accreditation
Affiliations
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
Information Technology Services
International Programs
Extended Education
Reserve Officer Training Programs
L.A. County High School for the Arts
The Alumni Association
The Speech-Language and Hearing Clinics
Research, Scholarship and Supporting Services
Cal State L.A. University Auxiliary Services, Inc.
Endowed Chairs
Presidential Centers, Institutes and Bureaus
Consortia
46 / The University
The University
California State University, Los Angeles, founded in 1947 by
action of the California State Legislature, is a comprehensive
University that offers programs of higher education in
numerous academic and professional fields. The University is
organized into six Colleges that house more than 50 academic
schools, departments and divisions creating a learning center
that attracts students from all areas of the United States and
from many countries. About one quarter of the campus’ more
than 20,000 students are engaged in postbaccalaureate study
in programs leading to master’s and doctoral degrees;
teaching, service, and specialist credentials; certificates; and
other types of programs that prepare them for professional and
academic advancement.
The campus reflecting L.A.
Near the edge of the city of Los Angeles, adjacent to the
western San Gabriel Valley cities of Alhambra and Monterey
Park, Cal State L.A. occupies 175 acres on a hilltop site that
affords views of the mountains to the north, the San Gabriel
Valley to the east, metropolitan Los Angeles to the west, and
the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island to the south.
Ample parking facilities are available, and public transportation
to and from campus is excellent. Cal State L.A.’s Metrolink
commuter train station makes the University accessible to
students, faculty and staff from as far as San Bernardino,
Oxnard, Lancaster, and Oceanside and more than 35 other
communities in the region. The Los Angeles Civic Center, with
numerous historical, cultural and other attractions, are located
nearby. Popular mountain and desert resorts are within a two-
hour drive, and beaches are less than an hour away by car.
The campus is nestled among rolling hills on a site that once
housed one of California’s 36 original adobes, built in 1776 by
Franciscan missionaries and destroyed by fire in 1908. These
lands once were part of a Spanish land grant known as the
Rancho Rosa Castilla, created by the family of Juan Batista
Batz, a Basque rancher from northern Spain who settled here
in the 1850s. The inspiration for the name of the rancho,
according to local historians, was the wild rose that once grew
near the ranch home. The main drive through the campus is
known as Paseo Rancho Castilla, in acknowledgment of the
University’s historic heritage.
The campus itself has a spacious, open atmosphere, created
by extensive building and landscaping in recent years that
effectively blends the historic with the new. In 2007, the
Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center was completed, and
became the home of the School of Criminalistics and Criminal
Justice, as well as the scientific teams of the L.A. County
Sheriff’s Office, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the
California Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, the
Integrated Sciences Complex ensures that the sciences at this
University remain at the leading edge.
The Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex, the
campus’ striking northern gateway, was dedicated in 1994. An
architectural tour-de-force, the buildings house a 1,100-seat
theater, art gallery and the black box Intimate Theatre,
completed in 2005. Nearing completion is the University-
Student Union, with a theatre, a two-story fitness center, and
an array of services dedicated to students. Its meeting rooms
will connect to those of The Golden Eagle via a third floor
bridge. The Golden Eagle includes a food court, a Barnes and
Noble bookstore and major conference facilities.
The Mission of the University
The University is committed to free scholarly inquiry, to high-
quality teaching, and to academic excellence in undergraduate,
graduate, and its postbaccalaureate and extended education
programs. This commitment underlies educational programs
that include strong emphasis on research, scholarship, creative
activity, and community service. A highly qualified faculty,
together with University administrators, staff, alumni and the
support of the community, is the University’s keystone and the
basis for the excellence of its programs.
A comprehensive University, California State University, Los
Angeles offers a range of liberal arts and professional
programs designed to encourage student excellence and
achievement. Recognizing its commitment to teaching,
research, scholarship, creative activities, and service, the
University supports an excellent library, learning resources,
computer labs and other services in support of the acquisition
of knowledge.
The University is committed to providing students a balanced
and well-rounded educational experience, including co-
curricular activities that contribute to personal enrichment,
leadership development, and institutional pride. Student
organizations, campus residence life, artistic and multicultural
events, intercollegiate athletics, and intramurals are all a
significant part of this experience.
The close proximity of the University to civic, cultural, and
economic centers enables it to foster strong cooperative
relationships with alumni, business, scientific, educational,
cultural, and governmental constituencies.
California State University, Los Angeles is committed to
fostering collegial and interdisciplinary relationships among
faculty, administration, students, and staff. The principles of
academic freedom and professional ethics are the
responsibility of the entire academic community. We take pride
in our continued role as the University that provides access and
excellence to transform lives.
The Faculty
Cal State L.A. faculty are well recognized for their academic
and teaching excellence, through high levels of scholarly study,
research, mentoring, and creative accomplishments. Virtually
all of Cal State L.A.’s faculty members have earned the highest
degrees in their field, most often a Ph.D., from leading
universities. Cal State L.A. professors have been
acknowledged at the CSU, state, and national levels as
outstanding professors, including the 2005 CASE/Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching “Outstanding
Masters’ University and College Professor.
The greatest commitment of Cal State L.A. faculty is to
teaching. Faculty members regularly involve students,
particularly undergraduates, in research and creative activities,
mentoring them through academic and career advisement.
Supportive ties develop further through campus programs and
University committees, on which students also serve.
The Academic Year/Quarter System
Cal State L.A. operates year-round on the quarter system. Four
quarters, each 10 weeks in duration, comprise the academic
year. The summer quarter is a regular academic quarter, equal
in all respects to the other three quarters. Students may
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maintain normal academic progress by full-time attendance
during any three quarters of each year. Classes are scheduled
weekdays from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Saturdays to serve
the needs of full-time, part-time, and working students.
University Assessment Activities
Through the participation of students, faculty, staff, alumni,
employers, and other community stakeholders, Cal State L. A.
regularly assesses the effectiveness and ongoing
improvements of University activities and programs to ensure it
meets its mission, goals and objectives. The University
evaluates and measures student learning in order to identify
what students know, understand, appreciate, and can
demonstrate following a learning experience. The program
review process evaluates general education and degree
programs, and assessment results are used for improvement.
Accreditation
Since 1954, California State University, Los Angeles has been
fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior
Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001. The University’s
credential programs are approved by the California Committee
on Accreditation. Professional degree programs offered, and
the national societies and associations that accredit these
programs are listed below:
Art
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0700
Audiology (graduate)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 897-5700; (800) 498-2071
Business Administration
AACSB–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business
600 Emerson Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141-6762
(314) 872-8481
Chemistry
American Chemical Society (ACS)
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-4589; (800) 227-5558
Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE)
2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-7496
California Committee on Accreditation (COA)
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-0184
Engineering (undergraduate)
[B.S. degrees in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical
Engineering]
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 347-7700
Music
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0700
Nursing
National League for Nursing (NLN)
61 Broadway, 33
rd
Floor,
New York, NY 10006
(800) 669-1656
California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN)
400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 94244 (916)
322-3350
Nutritional Science Coordinated Dietetics
Program (CDP)
(undergraduate and graduate)
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995
(312) 899-0040, Ext. 4876
Psychology (graduate)
Association for Behavior Analysis: International
213 West Hall, Western Michigan University
1201 Oliver Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5052
(616) 387-8341
Public Administration (graduate)
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and
Administration (NASPAA)
1120 G Street, Suite 730, NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-8965
Rehabilitation Counseling
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
1835 Rohlwing Road, Suite E, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 394-1785
School Counseling and
Student Personnel Services
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
5999 Stevenson Ave., 4th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22304-3300
(703) 823-9800, Ext. 301; (800) 347-6647 Ext. 301
Social Work (BA accredited; MSW accredited)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
(703) 683-8080
Speech-Language Pathology (graduate)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 897-5700; (800) 498-2071
Affiliations
Cal State L.A. holds membership in a number of national and
regional organizations concerned with the advancement of
higher education. They include the American Council on
Education (ACE), the American Association of State Colleges
and Universities (AASCU), the Association of American
Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the Association of
American Colleges, Council of Graduate Schools, National
Collegiate Honors Council, Western Association of Graduate
Schools, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC). Women graduates are qualified for membership in
the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
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The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library supports Cal State
L.A.’s academic programs through collections, technology,
services and instruction that facilitate student and faculty
access to a broad range of recorded knowledge and
information resources. The Library provides well-organized and
effective access to both local and remote sources. Electronic
resources are accessible to CSULA students, wherever their
location, through the Internet. The Library provides access to
knowledge resources and information appropriate to each
College’s departments and programs, along with needed
instruction and support. The Library offers user-oriented
assistance in selecting, locating, and using resources. Its
instructional program fosters life-long learning and develops
competency in the use of resources and research
methodologies. The Library is located at the center of the
campus in two interconnected buildings—Library North and the
Palmer Wing. A comprehensive guide to the Library’s
collections and online databases can be viewed at:
http://www.calstatela.edu/library.
Collections
The Library’s collections of more than one million volumes
include significant current and retrospective books that support
all of the University’s academic programs. Over 18,000 e-
books may be accessed via the Library’s website. The
Library’s holdings also include over 1,500 current subscriptions
to journals, serials, and newspapers, plus access to over
29,000 journal titles online. Over 150 searchable electronic
databases are available to on-campus and distance education
students.
The Library also houses significant collections containing films,
videos, sound recordings, art images, archives, rare books,
and a complete collection of Cal State L.A. master’s degree
theses. The Library is an official depository for U.S.
government and California state publications.
Services
The Reference Center, located on the first floor of Library
North, assists patrons with reference and research questions. It
features individual assistance on the use of the Library’s
website and databases. Other services include a periodical
service area, a music and media center, interlibrary borrowing
of materials, over 120 self-service networked computer
workstations, self-service photocopying, and group study
rooms. Electronic reserves are accessible from the Library’s
website.
Access to the book collections of all libraries within the
CSU system is provided through CSU Union Catalog, a
state-of-the-art, common user interface to extensive
CSU information resources. Students, faculty, and staff
may request books from any CSU library, thus gaining
access to 23 campus collections that contain over 3.9
million titles and 12 million volumes.
Cal State L.A. faculty and students may also use other
collections. This can be done by direct automated
borrowing from all CSU’s or requesting interlibrary loans
to supplement our own collection. In addition, East Los
Angeles College, Pasadena City College, Glendale
Community College, L.A. Trade Tech College, and Rio
Hondo College all have mutual use agreements which
allow on-site borrowing.
Information Literacy
Information literacy, fostered by curricular policy on the CSULA
campus, is designed to create life-long learners. Information
literate individuals have the ability to: formulate a research
question or problem; determine their information requirements;
locate and retrieve information effectively; organize, analyze,
evaluate, and synthesize information critically; and are able to
communicate and present information in a coherent fashion. In
addition, information literate individuals understand the ethical,
legal, and socio-political issues in the retrieval, use and
presentation of information. The acquisition of information
literacy skills occurs progressively and reflects both general
and disciplinary information needs.
Library Instruction
The Library and the entire world of information are undergoing
enormous change. Research skills have become increasingly
centered on the use of digital resources and specialized online
databases. The goal of Library instruction is to develop
information literacy, while providing an understanding of the
University Library’s collections and services. Each academic
unit and program has a librarian assigned to assist in
developing collections and services to meet the needs of the
faculty and students. The Library faculty provide classes,
workshops, tours and tutorials.
Information Technology Services
Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for
advancing the institutional mission and priorities through
technology. ITS ensures that campus technology initiatives
complement and reinforce the initiatives within the Integrated
Technology strategy at the system level and are in alignment
with both system and campus goals and priorities. ITS serves
the University by providing planning, guidance, training,
development, implementation, and stewardship of technology
resources. ITS collaborates with other divisions on campus to
provide a wide range of services in four major technology
areas:
• CMS and Enterprise Systems supports application
integration, data warehousing, Oraclel PeopleSoft
applications, and auxiliary systems as well as
coordinating implementation, management, upgrades,
and training for the CSU Common Management Systems
(CMS) in support of its mission to provide efficient,
effective, high quality service to students, faculty, and
staff. This unit is also responsible for the Internet
Technology which includes portal/web services and
media technology.
• Operations and Access Management provides services
ranging from technical architecture and design, to
configuration and support in the areas of data networking
(LAN/WAN), servers, computer operations, e-mail, and
desktop services. Operations and Access Management
plans, builds, and manages a flexible IT infrastructure to
accommodate changes in technology and the changing
campus expectations and requirements.
• IT Security Management and Compliance works with the
campus community to protect the privacy of student,
faculty, staff, and confidential University information. This
unit ensures that the use of information technology
adheres to federal and state statutory regulations and
requirements, as well as University policies and
procedures; writes IT guidelines and policies; audits IT
procedures for security compliance; sponsors campus
security awareness events; identifies and mitigates risks
to the campus; and responds to information security
incidents.
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• Financial and Support Services helps faculty, staff, and
students use campus computing resources to increase
personal productivity by educating and informing the
campus community about new and changing technology.
The unit is responsible for maintaining the software
archive; distributing site license software, distributing
accounts for e-mail and GET; telecommunications
operations; installing and maintaining the equipment
available in Electronic Classrooms, Technologically
Enhanced Classrooms (TEC) and Media Enhanced
Classrooms (MEC); and the ITS Help Desk. This unit is
also responsible for the Student Scholar Training
Program (SSTP) which offers a large variety of
workshops to CSULA students each quarter. For a
schedule, visit www.calstatela.edu/sstp.
Information Security Assurance
Today, identity theft and fraud are common crimes. They
occur quickly, indiscriminately, and may go undetected. While
technology helps protect confidential information, it cannot
replace attentive, cautious behavior when using computers,
laptops, electronic storage devices, and print materials in file
cabinets, on desks and at printers and copiers.
Information security assurance is one of the most important
priorities for Cal State L.A. Everyone on campus is responsible
for protecting confidential information in whatever format:
electronic or printed. Ongoing student, faculty, and staff efforts
to help safeguard University information, resources, reputation,
and integrity is vital.
For general assistance with computing issues visit the ITS Help
Desk in the LIB PW Lobby, or call (323)-343-6170, e-mail
[email protected] or go to www.calstatela.edu/helpdesk.
International Programs
Developing intercultural communication skills and international
understanding among its students is a vital mission of The
California State University (CSU). Since its inception in 1963,
CSU International Programs has contributed to this effort by
providing qualified students an affordable opportunity to
continue their studies abroad for a full academic year. More
than 15,000 CSU students have taken advantage of this
unique study option.
International Programs participants earn resident academic
credit at their CSU campuses while they pursue full-time study
at a host university or special study center abroad. The
International Programs serves the needs of students in more
than 100 designated academic majors. Affiliated with more
than 50 recognized universities and institutions of higher
education in 19 countries, International Programs also offers a
wide selection of study locales and learning environments.
Australia
Griffith University
Macquarie University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Queensland
University of Western Sydney
Victoria University
Canada The universities of the Province of Quebec
including:
Bishop’s University
Concordia University
McGill University
Université Laval
Université de Montreal
Université de Sherbrooke
Université du Québec system
Chile Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile(Santiago)
China Peking University (Beijing)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai)
Denmark Denmark’s International Study Program (the
international education affiliate of the University
of Copenhagen)
France Institut des Etudes Françaises pour Etudiants
Étrangers, L’Académie d’Aix-Marseille (Aix-en-
Provence)
Universités de Paris III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X,
XI, XII, XIII, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes,
Institut Catholique de Paris, , Université Evry Val
d’Essone and Université de Marne la Vallée.
Germany University of Tübingen and a number of
institutions of higher education in the Federal
state of Baden-Württemberg
Ghana University of Ghana, Legon
Israel Tel Aviv University
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
University of Haifa
Italy CSU Study Center (Florence)
Universitá degli Studi di Firenze
La Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze
Japan Waseda University (Tokyo)
Korea Yonsei University (Seoul)
Mexico Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios
Superiores de Monterrey, Queretaro Campus
New Zealand Lincoln University (Christchurch)
Massey University [Palmerston North]
South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University,
Port Elizabeth
Spain Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Universidad de Granada
Sweden Uppsala University
Taiwan National Taiwan University (Taipei)
National Tsing Hua University
United Kingdom Bradford University
Bristol University
Kingston University
University of Hull
Sheffield University
University of Wales Swansea
International Programs pays all tuition and administrative costs
for participating California resident students to the same extent
that such funds would be expended to support similar costs in
California. Participants are responsible for all personal costs,
such as transportation, room and board, living expenses, and
home campus fees. Financial aid, with the exception of Federal
Work-Study, is available to qualified students.
To qualify for admission to the International Programs,
students must have upper division or graduate standing at a
CSU campus by the time of departure. Students at the
sophomore level, however, may participate in the intensive
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language acquisition programs in France, Germany, and
Mexico. California community colleges transfer students are
eligible to apply directly from their community colleges.
Students must also possess a current cumulative grade point
average of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on the program for which
they apply. Some programs also have language study and/or
other course work prerequisites.
For additional information and application materials contact
International Programs and Services in Admin. 127, (323) 343-
3170; www.calstatela.edu/univ/intlstu; or by writing to The
California State University International Programs, 401 Golden
Shore, Sixth Floor, Long Beach, California 90802-4210
National Student Exchange
Cal State L.A. is a member of the National Student Exchange
(NSE), a consortium of state universities located throughout
the United States and its territories. The National Student
Exchange gives our eligible students access to the resources
of nearly 190 member colleges and universities in 48 states, 3
U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and 6 Canadian
provinces. The campuses range in size from some of the
largest research universities in the country to some of the best,
small liberal arts colleges; 21 Hispanic serving institutions; 15
Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and a number of
ethnically mixed campuses. Since its beginning in 1968, NSE
has placed more than 85,000 students for exchange. There are
two tuition payment plans utilized by NSE. Cal State L.A.
student utilize one of two payment plans. Plan A participants
pay the in-state (resident) tuition/fees to your host campus.
Students who participate on Plan B pay their normal
tuition/fees to CSULA. Additionally, financial aid may be used
while participating in the NSE. Students may participate in the
program for a single term or a full academic year. Some
benefits of NSE include: living in a different area, access to
courses not offered at CSULA, as well as exploration of
graduate school and employment opportunities, all while
developing self-confidence and independence.
More information about the NSE, including the NSE Directory,
catalogs from member universities, videos, and application
materials may be obtained from International Programs and
Services, Administration 127, (323) 343-3170; for a list of NSE
universities, visit our website at www.calstatela.edu/univ/intlstu.
Extended Education
The Division of Extended Education administers Extension
programs, Special Sessions, Professional Development, Open
University and the English Language program (ELP).
Extension Programs
Credit and noncredit extension courses are provided at various
locations for the academic, professional, and cultural
enrichment of persons who do not wish to take college courses
in residence. Students may take extension courses without
matriculating at Cal State L.A. provided that they meet course
prerequisites. Extension credit offerings are equivalent in level
and quality to regular University courses, and many courses
may be applied to degree and credential requirements.
Extension courses do not satisfy the University’s residence
requirement for graduation. Schedules are flexible, but they
generally parallel the University’s quarter calendar. For more
information about extension courses, call (323) 343-4919 or
343-5964.
Special Sessions
Special Sessions provides degree-oriented courses and
programs to persons who are unable to spend time in
residence on the campus in existing programs. Courses are
often conducted in nontraditional periods, sometimes at off-
campus locations. The academic standards of special sessions
are identical to those of comparable University programs.
Examples include: interim sessions between regular terms;
programs offered at remote locations; and programs for
specific groups for which state support is inappropriate. Special
sessions are not offered at times or places that supplant or limit
offerings of state-supported programs. Degree credit earned
through special sessions applies toward residence
requirements. For further information, call (323) 343-4919.
Professional Development
The University works closely with community, business, and
professional organizations to satisfy the educational needs of
the geographic area it serves. In doing so, the University
conducts a variety of professional development courses, often
on site and often at atypical hours. Many courses are offered in
response to requests by government agencies, business
groups, and professional associations. Others are offered by
Cal State L.A. on its own initiative. All courses can be
customized to suit the customer’s requirements. For more
information, call (323) 343-4916.
Open University
Open University permits non-matriculated students to register
concurrently with matriculated students in regular classes. Up
to 36 units earned through Open University may be applied to a
bachelor’s degree at Cal State L.A., and up to 13 units may be
applied to a master’s degree.
Registration for Open University takes place in the Division of
Extended Education. The registration process is separate from
that for matriculated students. It begins the first day of each
quarter and continues for three weeks. There is no pre-
registration. Students who register through Open University
must obtain the signature of the instructor and the stamp of the
department/division/school for each class they choose.
Students may not take courses that require direct supervision
or that by their nature require a one-to-one relationship with an
instructor, such as directed study, independent study, research,
field work, cooperative education, thesis courses, etc. Students
who register for 500-level courses must obtain a letter of
approval from the department/division/school chair or director.
Ongoing, matriculated students may not enroll in Open
University. For more information, call (323) 343-4953.
English Language Program
The English Language Program (ELP) provides intensive
English language instruction to students and professionals
whose first language is not English. The program is open to
persons with student, business or tourist visas, to residents
and to regularly enrolled students who wish to improve in
specific language areas. ELP is a non-credit program and
offers intensive classes in English language skills (reading,
writing, grammar, listening and speaking) along with college
skills, TOEFL preparation, Business English and computer
usage. Students who wish to apply may visit the ELP office
located in the Golden Eagle Room 211 or call (323) 343-4840.
ELP is authorized to issue the INS Form I-20 needed to
acquire the student visa.
Reserve Officer Training Programs
Air Force ROTC
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) offers
two, three, and four-year programs leading to a commission as
a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The
AFROTC program is open to almost all students pursuing
baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Classes consist of one
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hour of academics and two hours of leadership laboratory per
week for freshmen and sophomores and three hours of
academics and two hours of leadership laboratory per week for
juniors and seniors. AFROTC offers numerous scholarship
opportunities, but scholarships are not required to participate in
the program. AFROTC offers a variety of one to four-year
scholarships valued up to 100% annual tuition, along with a
nontaxable monthly stipend. Air Force ROTC is offered on the
campuses of the University of Southern California, California
State University - San Bernardino, and Harvey Mudd College.
You do not need to be a student at any of these colleges to get
involved. For more information contact the Department of
Aerospace Studies at (213) 740-2670 or visit
www.usc.edu/afrotc/. No military commitment is incurred until
entering the junior year of the program or receipt of a
scholarship after freshman year.
Army ROTC
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (AROTC) program
is available to qualified Cal State L.A. students via the
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) program.
Students must follow Cal State L.A. dual registration
procedures. Students are encouraged to contact UCLA ROTC
for instructions on how to cross-enroll into a UCLA course.
AROTC offers interested students an opportunity to enroll in
courses focused on leadership, military tactics and law,
orienteering, rappelling, first aid, and national security.
Participants must be physically qualified and be full-time
undergraduate or graduate students. Students may take one
Army ROTC course per quarter at UCLA while pursuing a
regular college degree at Cal State L.A. Academic credits
earned in the program normally may be counted as electives
within regular college degree requirements. Completion of a
regular degree and AROTC class requirements may lead to a
commission as an Officer in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or
Army National Guard. Upon graduation, Officers serve in
supervisory-level positions in Military Intelligence, Law,
Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Finance, Nursing, and
more!
Two, three, and four-year AROTC scholarships cover (a) full
tuition or housing up to $10,000, (b) $900 allowance for books
and fees, and (c) a monthly allowance up to $500 while the
student is enrolled in school. Veterans are eligible to receive
the monthly allowance as well as G.I. Bill benefits. U.S.
citizenship is required for scholarship acceptance. Permanent
resident students may participate in classroom and outdoor
training but are ineligible for benefits until naturalized.
For further information, contact the Department of Military
Science at UCLA, (310) 825-7381 or
Los Angeles County
High School for the Arts (LACHSA)
LACHSA is a public high school for students within Los
Angeles County and has operated since September 1985 on
the Cal State L.A. campus. Designed for students with special
talents in the visual and performing arts and open by audition
only, the high school offers a full curriculum of academic
subjects as well as opportunities for specialization in dance,
music, theatre, and visual arts. Students are encouraged to
enroll in the College Credit Program through which they may
earn high school and college credit concurrently in specially
designed courses. LACHSA students may also apply to take
regular University courses. Operated by the Los Angeles
County Office of Education, the school is tuition free and open
to ninth through twelfth graders. For the most current LACHSA
information visit the LACHSA Website at:
http://www.lachsa.org/
The CSULA Alumni Association
The mission statement of the CSULA Alumni Association is:
To advance the welfare of CSULA by providing leadership
and service that strengthens the connections among
students, alumni and friends and enhances the value of
their affiliation with the University.
The CSULA Alumni Association is a self-supporting nonprofit,
dues-paying membership organization whose goals include
engaging alumni, students and the campus community with the
University.
The Association plays an important role on the campus to
advocate for alumni interests. Cal State L.A.’s more than
200,000 graduates remain a vital and active catalyst in the
University’s growth and visibility. Alumni volunteers are active
on campus committees and are in a unique position to provide
advice and counsel to the University community.
The Association plans and implements programs and events
for alumni, students and the University community. Perhaps
the most visible program is the Alumni Awards Gala, which is
held in the Luckman Fine Arts Complex and honors
distinguished alumni, faculty, students and friends of Cal State
L.A. Past award winners include; tennis professional Billie
Jean King ‘79, Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling ’56, President
of the San Francisco Zoo Manuel Mollinedo ’70 ’73 ’77, and
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Robert L. Douglass
Speech-Language Clinic and
Cal State L.A. Hearing Clinic
The Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language Clinic and the Cal
State L.A. Hearing Clinic are housed on campus with the
Department of Communication Disorders in the College of
Health and Human Services. These clinics provide training
facilities that offer diagnostic and rehabilitative services. The
primary objective of the Speech-Language and Hearing Clinics
is to serve the University's instructional programs by providing
clinical training and research opportunities within each of the
areas and across disciplines. This is accomplished by providing
experiences for students that range from observation of the
varied clinical activities to the provision of direct services to
clients at the level of the students' clinical competence.
Students learn under the supervision of experienced and
appropriately credentialed faculty. The services are available to
the public, both children and adults, and to members of the Cal
State L.A. community.
Research, Scholarship
and Supporting Services
Faculty members engage in research, scholarship, training,
and special projects as an integral part of their academic
discipline and professional development. Both undergraduate
and graduate students participate, as research assistants or
independent investigators under faculty guidance, in research
that is basic to their learning experience. The Office of
Graduate Studies and Research and the Office of Research
and Sponsored Programs provide stimulus, coordination,
support, and direction to these research efforts. Additional
services are provided by University Auxiliary Services, Inc.,
Academic Technology Support, and the John F. Kennedy
Memorial Library.
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University Auxiliary Services, Inc.
Cal State L.A. University Auxiliary Services, Inc. (UAS) is a
recognized organization of the California State University
system and is a nonprofit, self-sustaining corporation,
dedicated to benefiting the welfare of students, faculty, and
staff. The primary purpose of UAS is to help develop and
administer contracts and grants, commercial enterprises,
externally funded projects including research, workshops, and
conferences, and to provide contributions that aid and
supplement the University’s educational mission. Working
together, the University community and UAS endeavor to
ensure Cal State L.A.’s continued success.
The main operations of UAS include the following services to
the University community: financial support services, human
resource management, contracts and grants administration,
bookstore operation, campus food services and child care
services.
UAS also manages the 103,000 square-foot Golden Eagle
building that opened in 2003. The building - two adjoining
structures separated by a promenade - houses food services,
including a food court with seating for approximately 750,
kitchen and catering operations, a 600-seat banquet and
conference center, the University Club restaurant, 25,000
square-foot two-story University Bookstore (operated by
Barnes and Noble), as well as UAS administrative offices, the
University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
(ORSP), the Golden Eagle Service Center,, classrooms and
meeting spaces for the CSULA Extended Education Division
and the Pat Brown Institute.
The policy-making responsibility for the UAS is vested in its
board of directors, whose members represent a cross-section
of the campus community and local service area.
For more information, visit the UAS office in G.E. 314, call
(323) 343-2531, or go to www.calstatela.edu/univ/uas.
Endowed Chairs
Joseph A. Bailey II, M.D. Endowed Chair in
American Communities
The endowed chair in American Communities is housed in the
College of Arts and Letters. Funding was made possible by
private donations, the National Endowment for the Humanities,
and a naming gift from Joseph A. Bailey II, M.D., a retired
orthopedic surgeon. Sub-funds of the endowed chair are
established for the study of the African American Experience
and the Jewish American Experience.
The individual who is selected to fill this chair explores the
question “What does it mean to be an American?” through
teaching, research and the sharing of insights. The chair
studies the process of transition from traditional cultures to
American communities, examining the impact of that process
on the evolution of American culture and values. The full range
of humanities disciplines provide the lens through which to
explore the ways that this identity is embodied or reflected in
American cultural expressions.
Matthew J. Guglielmo
Endowed Chair in Mental Retardation
The Endowed Chair in Mental Retardation, housed in the
Division of Special Education and Counseling, Charter College
of Education, was established to honor Matthew J. Guglielmo,
former vice president of The Broadway Department Stores, and
was made possible by contributions from the The Broadway
and friends of Mr. Guglielmo.
Mr. Guglielmo has dedicated a major part of his life to focusing
public attention on problems of the developmentally disabled.
The chair continues to support excellence in teaching,
significant research in the study of mental retardation, and
collaboration between Cal State L.A. and community agencies
and institutions that serve mentally retarded persons and their
families.
Northrop Grumman Engineering
Endowed Chair
The Northrop Grumman Engineering Endowed Chair was
established in the College of Engineering, Computer Science,
and Technology to bring distinguished engineers and
engineering educators in the field of design and manufacturing
to the College for a one- to two-year period. Funding was made
possible through a generous lead gift from the Northrop
Grumman Corporation and additional matching support
received from other smaller companies throughout the
Southern California business community.
The individual selected to fill the chair works with the College
faculty and administration to provide leadership in improving
the quality of Cal State L.A.’s engineering, computer sciences
and technology programs, enhance the College’s
manufacturing curriculum, and assist the College in fostering
strong relationships with key contacts in industry and
government to strengthen our research and external support.
Presidentially Chartered Centers,
Institutes and Bureaus at California
State University, Los Angeles
A presidentially chartered center, institute, or bureau is an
entity chartered by the President of the University to further the
mission of the campus. The following descriptions explain the
focus of each.
Applied Gerontology Institute
The institute’s purpose is to improve the quality of care and
delivery of services to older persons through the
interdisciplinary education and training of professionals,
paraprofessionals, family members, community agency
personnel, and volunteers. Of special interest is the
development and promotion of programs to serve culturally
diverse groups. The Institute emphasizes the development of
partnerships between the University and the community that
promote the well being of older persons and improve service
delivery. An additional goal is to seek financial support in the
form of scholarships for students planning to enter health and
human service careers with a specialization in aging.
The Institute coordinates a multidisciplinary program to earn a
certificate in Applied Gerontology designed to assist individuals
interested in increasing their knowledge, understanding, skills,
and effectiveness with older populations, especially the
multiethnic and multiracial elderly. The program is designed not
only for individuals interested in careers in gerontology but also
those who are seeking a career change and those already in
the field seeking to enhance their opportunities for
advancement. Educational opportunities in developing
expertise in community-based health and welfare programs as
they relate to policy development have also been implemented.
Asian and Asian American Institute
The purpose of the institute is to identify issues and coordinate
activities leading to the understanding and betterment of
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Asians and Asian Americans at Cal State L.A. Although it
functions primarily as a campus resource and as a bridge
between the University and its surrounding communities, the
Institute promotes and supports programs that encourage
Asian and Asian American research. It works closely with the
Asian and Asian American Studies programs and other ethnic
studies programs on and off campus.
Asian Pacific Business Institute
Housed in the College of Business and Economics at Cal State
L.A., the Asian Pacific Business Institute aims to support and
foster cooperative relationships between the college and local
business organizations. The growing importance of Asian
economies has been one of the most significant global
economic developments since the early 1980s. Increased
economic interdependence between Asian countries and the
U.S. leads to a variety of problems and issues concerning
international business, but it also creates many opportunities.
The Asian Pacific Business Institute seeks to provide support
for both the business community and the University to identify,
exploit, and benefit from those opportunities. The institute
serves a wide range of audiences by developing, organizing,
and promoting activities that can benefit students, faculty, and
the business community. Through its activities, the institute can
help advance the University’s educational and public service
missions, as well as contribute to economic development in
Los Angeles. In addition, its activities can promote
understanding and interaction among people from different
parts of the world. The institute provides a wide
range of
expertise, services, and information that can benefit students,
faculty, and the business community. Examples include
executive training programs, business seminars, research, and
exchange and internship programs.
Bureau of Business and Economic
Research
The College of Business and Economics maintains a research
bureau to encourage, facilitate, and communicate faculty and
student research. The bureau’s primary objective is to relay
information about research opportunities and ongoing research
efforts to faculty members and students. In addition, it assists
in the preparation of research proposals, coordinates research
efforts, and provides research advising services for M.S. and
M.B.A. degree candidates.
California Forensic Science Institute
The California Forensic Science Institute, housed in the
College of Health and Human Services, serves as the
academic, research and development arm of the Regional
Crime Laboratory, which will be a joint effort of the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles Police
Department, and the California Department of Justice. The
CFSI research program will bridge the gap between scientific
advances and crime laboratory utilization, and in addition, the
institute will offer in-service training courses for current criminal
justice system professionals.
Center for Innovation and Excellence in
Teaching and Learning
The Center for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and
Learning (CIETL) was created to help fulfill the commitment of
California State University, Los Angeles to assist and to
promote excellence in teaching which leads to successful and
meaningful learning. Through the development of an optimal
learning environment, the University affords students an equal
opportunity to succeed regardless of gender, age, ethnicity,
disability, or culture. By pursuing research, development, and
dissemination of new teaching modes and instructional
technology, the center contributes to the retention and success
of students.
The Center for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and
Learning, as a campus-wide resource, provides a variety of
services to assist California State University, Los Angeles
faculty members to maximize their teaching effectiveness in a
multicultural, multilingual environment. Such services include:
networking with and acknowledging effective teachers, aiding
faculty members in initiating and integrating educational
research in their classrooms, and classroom, and mentoring of
new faculty members. The Center for Innovation and
Excellence in Teaching and Learning provides services,
support, resources, and reference materials to help faculty
members (including part-time faculty and teaching assistants)
improve the effectiveness of their teaching.
Faculty Development and Pedagogical Support
F
aculty Development and Pedagogical Support (FDPS) is
responsible for training and supporting faculty in the application
of technology, especially computer-based technology, as a tool
of instruction at a distance and within the classroom.
The Center for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and
Learning (CIETL) houses an up-to-date faculty computer lab,
complete with high-performance workstations arranged for
individual and collaborative activities. Staffed by a director, lab
manager and knowledgeable student technology assistants,
CIETL supports faculty at all levels of technical proficiency.
CIETL maintains state-of-the-art equipment available for faculty
use in designing and developing digital media projects that
enhance technology-mediated instruction. CIETL staff is
available in person, online, and by telephone, to guide and
assist faculty through this process of designing, developing,
and teaching with technology.
Center for Excellence in Early Intervention
Housed in the Division of Special Education and Counseling,
the Center was founded to create a model program for training
early intervention professionals. Its objectives include
developing, demonstrating, and evaluating the best practices in
early intervention service delivery to young children with special
needs and their families; providing early intervention training to
professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents; developing and
evaluating early intervention training and service delivery
materials for dissemination to special educators, child
development specialists, speech clinicians, allied health
professionals, social workers, psychologists, physicians, and
parents; and developing and operating a media and material
library about early intervention.
Center for Japanese Studies
The Center serves Cal State L.A. and the community as a
source to aid faculty, students, and the general public in
broadening and deepening their knowledge of Japan, its
people, and culture. The center promotes Japanese research
and academic studies and supports educational and cultural
programs, seminars, guest lectures, and conferences. The
office maintains a collection of basic bibliographies and
essential reference materials.
Center for Korean-American and Korean
Studies
The Center is a depository of historical and cultural materials
about Korea and Korean-Americans. Major objectives of the
center are to promote, coordinate, and conduct research
activities about various aspects of Korean culture and tradition,
including oral histories; to compile, document, and produce
curriculum materials about Korean folklore, art, music, and
social activities; to develop extended education programs
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about the Korean community’s activities and programs for
students, teachers, and the general public; to develop and
produce curriculum materials and courses about Korean-
American and Korean culture, tradition, and life; and to sponsor
seminars, symposia, and exhibits about Korean culture and
tradition.
Center for Multicultural Education
The Center’s specific goals and objectives are to provide in-
service training for faculty and staff, and pre-service training to
students about issues related to cultural pluralism, diversity,
and multicultural education. The center can also provide
assistance to faculty seeking a greater degree of infusion of
multiculturalism into their curriculum. The Center provides
technical assistance to college districts, and offers a Saturday
morning field experience for Cal State L.A. students who tutor
students from the community who are at educational risk.
Center for Newly Independent States
Studies
The Center's mission is to assist building and securing
educational, business, and cultural bridges with the Newly
Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union. It
provides International Distance Learning in business and other
studies via the Internet for practitioners, students, and faculty
of universities in the NIS. The Center strives to build
partnerships with NIS and American businesses and offers
informational service to promote international relationships in
education and business. The Center fosters effective use of
new information technologies to facilitate international distance
learning, international cooperation in education and business,
and better multicultural understanding between the people of
our countries.
Center for Contemporary Poetry and
Poetics
The mission of the Center for Contemporary Poetry and
Poetics is to provide a forum for parties interested in poetry
and poetics. The Center sponsors activities and events which
promote the presentation of the full diversity of poetic voices
from the whole range of cultural backgrounds and in all poetic
genres. The Center promotes the appreciation and
understanding of contemporary poetry and poetics in all of its
forms and it encourages research in poetry and poetics. By
creating a forum for dialogue, research, celebration,
production, and presentation of poetry and poetics, the Center
serves as the vehicle to bring together scholars, students,
poets, the community, and other interested parties for the
study, creation, preservation, and promotion of poetry.
Center for Spatial Analysis and
Remote Sensing
The Center for Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing (CSARS)
was established with partial funding from NASA to function as a
test-bed for public access to Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and remote sensing information. The center conducts
educational, research and outreach activities focusing on
Southern California. In addition to its regular university
activities, short courses on GIS and other computer
applications for novice and intermediate users are presented.
As a part of its mission, CSARS provides training to Cal State
L.A. faculty and to educators from kindergarten through
doctoral-granting institutions. The Center also provides a
variety of state-of-the-art GIS services ranging from data
collection to database development and analysis. Currently,
CSARS houses on its dedicated server a large downloadable,
multisector, digital database of Los Angeles County and is
developing additional data sets for neighboring counties. With
its integrated, comprehensive census, immigration and
business database, the center is well positioned to provide high
quality economic baseline research, urban transportation
studies, demographic analyses, and market research services
at different geographic scales. These include census tract,
block group, ZIP code, municipal and political districts, special
planning areas and transportation zones.
Center for the Study of Genders and
Sexualities
The Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities is a
university-wide, interdisciplinary center housed in the College
of Arts and Letters. It is dedicated to providing support for
scholars, teachers, and students who investigate gender and
sexuality, particularly as they are exemplified in the diverse
communities represented at Cal State L.A. and its surrounding
area. Among the center’s goals are to provide an institutional
base of support for feminist, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender scholarship, to support the revitalization of the
Women’s and Gender Studies curriculum, to offer campus
networking events that support interdisciplinary investigation, to
sponsor events and conferences including visiting scholars,
artists, and public figures, and to support the provision of
mentoring for students.
Center for Technology Education
Operated by the Department of Technology, College of
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, the Center
provides support and assistance for teachers, public agencies,
business, and industry, including professional support and
consulting, in-service activities, conferences and workshops,
and disseminates professional information through an
electronic bulletin communications network. Professional
services offered in technology education and technical training
include course, curriculum, and program development in
advanced technologies such as robotics, computer-aided
design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), desktop
publishing, and fluid power. Assistance in problem solving for
teachers of students with special needs also is provided.
Child Abuse and Family Violence Institute
The institute’s purpose is to promote effective prevention of,
and intervention in, child abuse and domestic violence by
providing interdisciplinary educational training and policy
development programs, and state-of-the-art resources for
students, professionals, and the community. The institute
promotes interdisciplinary cooperation between the University
and community agencies by identifying the University as a focal
point and resource within the community, county, and state,
and internationally to provide professional education and
research in child abuse and domestic violence. A broad scope
of interdisciplinary educational training, research, and field
placement opportunities and programs is available to prepare
individuals to provide effective multidisciplinary health and
human services to maltreated children and their families.
Chinese Studies Center
The Center endeavors to promote understanding of, and
interest in, China by sponsoring conferences, seminars, guest
lectures, exhibits, concerts, and other Chinese cultural
activities. It maintains a small library of basic reference
materials about China. These materials are available to faculty,
staff, and students. The center also serves the Chinese
communities in Los Angeles and assists Cal State L.A.
students of Chinese descent, and helps promote research and
teaching in Chinese studies.
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Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of
Public Affairs
The Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs, named for former
California Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown (1959-1967), is a
nonpartisan center for applied public policy focusing on
community development and youth empowerment. Located on
the Cal State L.A. campus since 1987, the Pat Brown Institute
(PBI) has a number of distinguished programs that assist the
University in carrying out its urban mission while creating more
inclusive and empowered communities in the Los Angeles
Metropolitan Area. They include the Applied Policy Research
Program, the PBI Publication Program featuring the institute's
annual policy journal, California Politics & Policy, the
Community Education Program annually anchored by a
California Policy Issues Conference, the PBI Training Program
on community service and community policing for law
enforcement agencies and officers, the Public Policy Internship
Program, and the Youth Violence Prevention/Leadership
Development Program anchored by the award-winning Gang
Violence Bridging Project. The institute works in program
collaboration and partnership with university faculty and
students, community organizations, K-12 institutions, colleges,
elected officials, and the private sector.
Institute of Entrepreneurship
This institute, operated by the College of Business and
Economics, provides programs and seminars and conducts
research for small businesses in the product and service
sectors. The programs, seminars, and courses are designed to
provide the necessary training individuals need to succeed in
small businesses. Research is conducted to provide insight
into potential problems of small businesses and to suggest
solutions. Publications for entrepreneurs are made available.
The institute functions as a clearinghouse for information
relative to small businesses. Other institute activities include
assistance in advising students who are enrolled in the
Entrepreneurship option of the B.S. degree in Business
Administration and making available an information bank to
both students and professionals.
Institute for Executive Leadership
The Institute for Executive Leadership assists administrators in
Southern California and Pacific Rim nations such as China to
meet the needs of society for high-quality leadership in public
service and an efficient and ethical government. More
specifically, the institute provides opportunities for public
administrators to further their training and education in such
areas as management technologies, communication and
administrative ethics. The Institute for Executive Leadership
has a three-fold strategy to achieve its mission: 1) Provide
training workshops and seminars to upgrade and update
administrative skills, and other educational opportunities for
exchanging administrative experiences among officials from
different government agencies at home and abroad; 2) Assist
other governments in setting up training programs for public
servants through offering professional advice; and 3) Create
opportunities for faculty in public administration to lecture in
other countries to help fledgling public administration programs
at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Institute of Nursing
The Institute’s primary purpose is to provide a vehicle for closer
collaboration between the University and community agencies
that provide health care. The institute emphasizes
development of joint ventures and/or partnerships that lead to
cost-benefit modes of health care delivery to a culturally
diverse society. The institute’s primary goals are to improve
the quality of nursing education, to develop effective strategies
for recruitment and retention of nursing students, to help meet
the staffing needs of nursing services, to improve the quality of
nursing practice, and to facilitate collaboration in the areas of
research, teaching, and grant writing.
Institute of Retail Management
The Institute of Retail Management prepares college students
for management level careers in major retail companies. For
those who have an entrepreneurial inclination, it provides the
expertise to open and operate their own retail business. The
institute raises funds for retailing scholarships and cooperates
closely with the Career and Development Center to increase
retail recruitment on campus, as well as to create retail
internships. The institute sponsors a Retailer of the Year Award
Luncheon, one of the nation’s major retailing events, at which a
senior retail executive is honored for outstanding contributions
to the retail industry. The institute administers the nationally
acclaimed Institute of Retail Management College Incentive
Program, a retail-jobs training program for Los Angeles inner-
city high college students, many of whom are awarded retailing
scholarships and go on to college. The Institute’s Advisory
Council consists of executives of major retail and retail-related
companies.
Pacific Contemporary Music Center
The Pacific Contemporary Music Center encourages the
performance and promotes the awareness of contemporary
musical compositions by composers from the Pacific Rim
countries. The center sponsors contemporary music festivals
and encourages other countries, universities, and organizations
to join in sponsoring such festivals to present the members’
compositions; encourages the mass media in participating
countries to broadcast the members’ music by providing copies
of sound recordings; maintains a library of members’ published
and unpublished scores, sound recordings, performance
documentation, and biographies; sends scores anywhere in the
world for a period no longer than one month; publishes an
annual catalog of the library holdings; sponsors and
encourages contemporary seminars; and encourages
research.
Pacific Rim Institute
A consortium created by Cal State L.A. and a group of Asian
and U.S. firms to increase exchanges and improve
communication and understanding between their corporate
cultures, the institute seeks to provide managers in both U.S.
and Pacific Asian business communities the knowledge and
skills needed for managing the challenge of cultural
differences. It also endeavors to increase their effectiveness in
working together in each other’s environment. These goals are
accomplished through the presentation of seminars, forums,
and briefings.
PepsiCo Leadership Center
The mission of this center is to provide leadership and diversity
training and development to students and the business
community through innovative learning methods and affiliation
with industry and business leaders.
The objectives of the center are to provide training to enhance
organizational leadership skills and diversity awareness, build
alliances with the business community and its leaders, and
promote and enhance dissemination of information needed by
leaders facing challenges and opportunities of today and our
future.
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Productivity Center
The purpose of the College of Business and Economics’
Productivity Center is to conduct and coordinate research
activities that deal with various issues of productivity
improvement and measurement; to act as an information
center and catalyst for local governmental organizations and
manufacturing and service firms, with an emphasis on helping
those institutions become effective and efficient in producing
products and providing services; and to promote the expansion
of career opportunities for Cal State L.A. students in general,
and those who are studying operations management in
particular. The center compiles business and economic data
for forecasting economic conditions in various industries. In
addition, the center coordinates research activities that deal
with issues of productivity improvement and measurement. It
acts as an electronic information center for local governments,
manufacturing enterprises, and service firms. The center
promotes expansion of career opportunities for students and
alumni in the business community and has trained students
who are now active in various operations and information
systems.
Roger Wagner Center for Choral Studies
The center provides a structure within which teachers,
scholars, and performing artists can teach choral music;
explore and encourage composition of new repertoire; foster
research and scholarly publication of emerging topics pertinent
to choral study. The center’s activities include co-sponsorship
of an international conference on Gregorian chant,
presentation of a collection of scholarly articles, and an
international choral composition contest.
Consortia
California Desert Studies Consortium
The California Desert Studies Consortium consists of seven
Southern California campuses of The California State
University which, together with the National Park Service,
operate the Desert Studies Center in the eastern Mojave
Desert. Participating campuses include Dominguez Hills,
Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, and
San Bernardino. The purpose of the center is to provide a field
facility in the Mojave Desert to develop desert studies
educational programs.
Established in 1976, the center serves students in the areas of
anthropology, astronomy, biology, engineering, geography, and
geology and provides a substantial support base for
environmental and ecological studies that have immediate
implications for effective management of desert resources. The
central location allows accessibility to all parts of the desert
region. Lodging and laboratory/storage space are offered in
support of field-oriented courses. The center also provides a
site for independent study courses and research of desert
phenomena by individual students.
The Desert Studies Consortium is administered by the CSU
Fullerton campus. Cal State L.A.’s representatives to the
consortium are Dr. Alan Muchlinski, associate dean, Graduate
Studies and Research and Dr. Barry Hibbs, associate
professor of Geological Sciences. For more information,
contact Dr. Muchlinski at (323) 343-3820.
Ocean Studies Institute (OSI)
Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study in the
coastal environment are provided by the Ocean Studies
Institute (OSI), which comprises eight State University
campuses: Dominguez Hills, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los
Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, San Bernardino, and San
Marcos. The OSI is administered by the Long Beach campus.
The OSI operates out of the docks and laboratory facilities of
the Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI), Fish Harbor,
Terminal Island in the Los Angeles - Long Beach Harbor.
The OSI participates in training managers and scientists and
educating the public by coordinating and facilitating marine
educational and research activities. In addition, the institute
serves as an educational and research liaison among regions,
states, and nations.
Seagoing research laboratory and instructional facilities are
provided aboard the R. V. Yellowfin, an oceangoing research
vessel. The Yellowfin is the property of the institute, and its use
is scheduled through the office of the SCMI at (310) 519-3172.
Several courses within the departments of Biological Sciences,
Geological Sciences, and Psychology and the College of
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, among
others, utilize the Yellowfin and other Consortium facilities.
These courses are announced in the Schedule of Classes
each quarter. In addition, the eight campuses offer an
intensive course of study each fall at the USC Wrigley Institute
for Environmental Studies on Santa Catalina Island. Courses
cover topics in marine biology and ecology, specialty areas,
and a culminating research experience. Credits apply to
graduation at the student’s home campus.
Cal State L.A.’s representatives to the consortium are Dr. Gary
Novak, Interim Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences,
and Dr. Elizabeth Torres, professor of Biological Sciences. For
additional information, contact Dr. Novak at (323) 343-2000 or
Dr. Torres at (323) 343-2179.
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Admissions
General Information
Residence Determination
Health Screening
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
First-Time Freshman Applicants
Undergraduate Transfer Applicants
Making Up Missing College Preparatory Subject Requirements
Test Requirements
Credit for Nontraditional Learning Experiences
International (Foreign) Student Admission Requirements
President's Scholars Program
Second Baccalaureate Applicants
Special Admission Categories
Undergraduate Application Procedures
Application Filing Periods
Application Acknowledgement
Transcript and Admission Test Score Requirements
Impacted Programs
Reapplication After Failure to Enroll
Readmission
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Evaluation of Optional Undergraduate Tests and Examinations
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission Requirements
Desirable Student Qualifications
Responsibility of the Student
General Requirements
Special Action Admission
International (Foreign) Student Admission Requirements
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Application Procedures
Application Filing Periods
Application Acknowledgment
Transcript Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Requirement
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Admissions General Information
Requirements for admission to California State University, Los
Angeles are set in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 1,
Subchapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Complete
information is available at www.csumentor.edu/planning/
.
Information is also available from Cal State L.A.’s Office of
Outreach and Recruitment, Student Affairs 123, phone (323)
343-CSLA.
Electronic versions of CSU undergraduate and graduate
applications are accessible on the World Wide Web at
http://www.csumentor.edu/. The CSUMentor system allows
students to browse through general information about CSU’s
twenty-three campuses, view multimedia campus
presentations, send and receive electronic responses to
specific questions, and apply for admission and financial aid.
Applying online via www.csumentor.edu
is encouraged, and
many CSU campuses will facilitate use of online applications
for admission. Application in “hard copy” form may be obtained
online or at any California high school or community college or
from the Office of Admission at any of the campuses of the
California State University.
Cal State L.A. admits high school graduates as first-time
freshmen, those from community colleges and degree-granting
colleges and universities as undergraduate transfer students,
and those who hold acceptable baccalaureates as
postbaccalaureate or graduate students.
Importance of Filing Complete and
Accurate Application for Admission Documents
Cal State L.A. advises prospective students that they must
supply complete and accurate information on the application for
admission, residence questionnaire, and financial aid forms.
Further, applicants must, when requested, submit authentic
and official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted.
Failure to file complete, accurate, and authentic application
documents may result in denial of admission, cancellation of
academic credit, suspension, or expulsion (Section 41301,
Article 1.1, Title 5, California Code of Regulations).
Residence Determination
The determination about whether students qualify as legal
residents of California for admission and tuition purposes is
made by a review of information in the residence questionnaire
that all applicants submit with their application for admission.
For a summary statement of the principal rules and exceptions
about residence determination, see Appendix B.
Intrasystem and Intersystem Enrollment Programs
Students enrolled at any CSU campus will have access to
courses at other CSU campuses on a space available basis
unless those campuses or programs are impacted. This access
is offered without students being required to be admitted
formally to the host campus and sometimes without paying
additional fees. Although courses taken on any CSU campus
will transfer to the student’s home CSU campus as elective
credit, students should consult their home campus academic
advisors to determine how such courses may apply to their
degree programs before enrolling at the host campus.
There are two programs for enrollment within the CSU and one
for enrollment between CSU and the University of California or
California community colleges. Additional information about
these programs is available from the University Admissions
Office (323) 343-3901.
CSU Concurrent Enrollment – matriculated students in good
standing may enroll at both their home CSU campus and a
host CSU campus during the same term. Credit earned at the
host campus is reported at the student’s request to the home
campus to be included on the student’s transcript at the home
campus.
CSU Visitor Enrollment – matriculated students in good
standing enrolled at one CSU campus may enroll at another
CSU campus for one term. Credit earned at the host campus is
reported at the student’s request to the home campus to be
included on the student’s transcript at the home campus.
Intersystem Cross Enrollment – matriculated CSU, UC, or
community college students may enroll on a “space available”
basis for one course per term at another CSU, UC, or
community college and request that a transcript of record be
sent to the home campus.
Health Screening
Immunizations and Health Clearances
Entering CSU students are required to present proof of the
following immunizations to the CSU campus they will be
attending before the beginning of their first term of enrollment.
Measles and Rubella
All new and readmitted students born after January 1, 1957
must provide written proof of measles and rubella
immunizations. Laboratory confirmation of measles and rubella
immunity may be submitted in lieu of proof of vaccination.
Students born in 1982 or later (1983, 1984, etc.) who attended
public school in California will have satisfied this requirement
(you will not need to bring proof of immunization to the Student
Health Center). You will not be able to register for a second
quarter if you do not satisfy this requirement. Photocopies of
high school immunization records are acceptable.
Hepatitis B
All new students who will be 18 years of age or younger at the
start of their first term must provide proof of full immunization
against Hepatitis B. Full immunization against Hepatitis B
consists of three doses of vaccine over a minimum 4 to 6
months period. If you need further details or have special
circumstances please contact the Student Health Center at
(323) 343-3300. Laboratory confirmation of Hepatitis B
immunity may be submitted in lieu of proof of immunization.
Students born in 1982 or later (1983, 1984, etc.) who attended
public school in California will have satisfied this requirement
(you will not need to bring proof of immunization to the Student
Health Center). You will not be able to register for a second
quarter if you do not satisfy this requirement.
Meningitis
Each incoming freshman who will be residing in on-campus
housing will be required to return a form indicating that they
have received information about meningococcal disease and
the availability of the vaccine to prevent contracting the disease
and indicating whether or not the student has chosen to receive
the vaccination. These are not admission requirements, but
are required of students as conditions of enrollment in CSU
(CSU Executive Order No. 803). These proofs of
immunizations may be sent by mail, brought in person, or faxed
to the Student Health Center at (323) 343-3301.
Tuberculosis (TB)
In addition to the above Measles/Rubella immunization
requirement, all new and returning international students and
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Residence Life and Housing tenants must provide acceptable
proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or chest x-ray taken
within the past year. The form is available in the Housing
Services offices. Verification may be sent by mail, brought in
person, or faxed to the Student Health Center at (323) 343-
3301. The Student Health Center mailing address is: Student
Health Center, Cal State L.A., 5151 State University Drive,
L.A., CA 90032-8411.
Measles/Rubella immunizations and TB tests and chest x-rays
are offered at the Student Health Center. Call the MR/TB
Information Line, (323) 343-3300, for complete instructions,
clinic dates, and fees. For questions you may have regarding a
registration hold, call directly to (323) 343-6547. The fax
number is (323) 343-6557.
Reservation
T
he University reserves the right to select its students and
deny admission to the University or any of its programs as the
University, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate based
on an applicant’s suitability and the best interests of the
University.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Freshman Requirements
Generally, first-time freshman applicants will qualify for regular
admission if they:
1. Have graduated from high school, have earned a
Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or
have passed the California High School
Proficiency
Examination; and
2. Have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index (see section
on Eligibility Index), and
3. Have completed with grades of C or better each of the
courses in the comprehensive pattern of college
preparatory subject requirements (see “Subject
Requirements”).
Eligibility Index
Eligibility Index – The eligibility index is the combination of the
high school grade point average and scores on either the ACT
or the SAT. Grade point averages (GPA) are based on grades
earned in courses taken during the final three years of high
school. Included in calculation of GPA are grades earned in all
college preparatory “a-g” subject requirements, and bonus
points for approved honors courses.
Up to eight semesters of honors courses taken in the last three
years of high school, including up to two approved courses
taken in the tenth grade can be accepted. Each unit of A in an
honors course will receive a total of 5 points; B, 4 points; and
C, 3 points.
A CSU Eligibility Index (EI) can be calculated by multiplying a
grade point average by 800 and adding your total score on the
mathematics and critical reading scores
of the SAT. Students
who took the ACT, multiply your the grade point average by
200 and add ten times the ACT composite score. Persons who
are California high school graduates (or residents of California
for tuition purposes), need a minimum index of 2900 using the
SAT or 694 using the ACT. The Eligibility Index Table
illustrates several combinations of required test scores and
averages.
For admission to terms during the 2007-2008 college year, the
university has no plans to include the writing scores from either
of the admissions tests in the computation of the CSU Eligibility
Index.
Persons who neither graduated from a California high school
nor are a resident of California for tuition purposes, need a
minimum index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT). Graduates of
secondary schools in foreign countries must be judged to have
academic preparation and abilities equivalent to applicants
eligible under this section.
An applicant with a grade point average of 3.00 or above (3.61
for nonresidents) is not required to submit test scores.
However, all applicants for admission are urged to take the
SAT or ACT because campuses use these test results for
advising and placement purposes and may require them for
admission to impacted majors or programs. Impacted CSU
campuses require SAT or ACT scores of all applicants for
freshman admission.
The CSU uses only the SAT mathematics and critical reading
scores in its admission eligibility equation. The SAT or ACT
writing scores are not currently used by CSU campuses.
Subject Requirements
The California State University requires that first-time freshman
applicants complete, with grades of C or better, a
comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study totaling 15
units. A “unit” is one year of study in high school.
• 2 years of social science, including 1 year of U.S. history,
or U.S. history and government.
• 4 years of English.
• 3 years of math (algebra, geometry and intermediate
algebra).
• 2 years of laboratory science (l biological and 1 physical,
both with labs).
• 2 years in the same language foreign language (subject to
waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent
competence).
• 1 single year long approved course in visual and
performing arts: art, dance, drama/theater, or music.
• 1 year of electives: selected from English, advanced
mathematics social science, history, laboratory science,
foreign language, visual and performing arts or other
courses approved and included on the UC/CSU “a-g” list.
Foreign Language Subject Requirement
T
he foreign language subject requirement may be satisfied by
applicants who demonstrate competence in a language other
than English equivalent to, or higher than, that expected of
students who complete two years of foreign language study.
Consult your school counselor or any CSU campus Admissions
or Outreach and Recruitment Office for further information.
Substitution for Students with Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to complete college
preparatory course requirements if possible. If you are judged
unable to fulfill a specific course requirement because of your
disability, you may substitute alternative college preparatory
courses for specific subject requirements.
Substitutions may be authorized on an individual basis after
review and recommendation by your academic adviser or
guidance counselor in consultation with the director of a CSU
program for students with disabilities. Although the distribution
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may be slightly different from the course pattern required of
other students, students who qualify for substitutions will still be
held for 15 units of college preparatory study. You should be
aware that failure to complete courses required for admission
may limit your later enrollment in certain majors, particularly
those involving mathematics. For further information and
substitution forms, please contact the Director of Services for
Students with Disabilities at your nearest CSU campus.
Honors Courses
Grades in up to eight semester courses designated as honors
courses in approved subjects and taken in the last two years of
high school receive additional points in grade point average
calculations. Each unit of A in approved courses will receive a
total of 5 points; B, 4 points; and C, 3 points.
College Preparatory Courses Recommended
Most academic advisers agree that preparation for university
study includes preparation in subjects beyond English and
mathematics. Bachelor’s degree curricula build upon previous
study in the natural sciences, social sciences, visual and
performing arts, foreign languages, and the humanities.
Students who plan to major in mathematics, the sciences
(including computer science), engineering, premedicine, other
science-related fields, business, or economics should complete
four years of college preparatory mathematics. Students in the
social sciences and preprofessional fields of study should
include at least three years of college preparatory mathematics
in their studies. Further, all students should include English and
mathematics in the final year of high school.
Provisional Admission
Cal State L.A. may provisionally or conditionally admit transfer
applicants based on their academic preparation and courses
planned for completion. The campus will monitor the final terms
to ensure that those admitted complete all required courses
satisfactorily. All accepted applicants are required to submit an
official transcript of all college level work completed. Campuses
will rescind admission for all students who are found not to be
eligible after the final transcript has been evaluated. In no case
may such documents be received and validated by the
university any later than a student’s registration for their second
term of CSU enrollment.
Transcript and Test Score Requirements
First-time freshman applicants should not request high school
transcripts to be sent to the University until the date of high
school graduation is posted on their high school transcript, or
unless requested by the University to do so. Transcripts must
be sent directly from the high school to Cal State L.A.’s
University Admissions Office. All transcripts become University
property and will not be released or copied, except for students
who request that their application be redirected to another CSU
campus. For applicants graduating from high school in June,
the final high school transcript with date of high school
graduation posted must be received by July 15 to ensure
enrollment and to prevent the offer of admissions from being
rescinded, and if enrolled. For applicants with a final calculated
high school grade point average of less than 3.00, an SAT or
ACT score is required which generally is included on the high
school transcript.
Foreign High School Graduates
Applicants who are graduates of secondary schools in foreign
countries will have their records assessed for academic
preparation and equivalence to those of eligible California high
school graduates. The SAT and/or ACT is not an admission
requirement from these individuals, except when specifically
requested to do so.
Applicants who have graduated from U.S. high schools abroad
will be held to academic requirements as those who have
graduated from high schools outside California. Please refer to
the transcript and test score requirements as noted in the
above paragraph.
Transfer Requirements
Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable
semester college units (fewer than 90 quarter units) are
considered lower division transfer students. Students who have
completed 60 or more transferable semester college units (90
or more quarter units) are considered upper division transfer
students. Students who complete college units during high
school or through the summer immediately following high
school graduation are considered first-time freshmen and must
meet those admission requirements. Transferable courses are
those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or
university offering the courses and accepted as such by the
campus to which the applicant seeks admission.
Lower Division Transfer Admission Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for admission as a lower
division transfer student if you have a grade point average of
2.0 (C or better) in all transferable units attempted, are in good
standing at the last college or university attended, and meet
any of the following standards:
1. Will meet the freshman admission requirements in effect
for the term to which you are applying (see “Freshman
Requirements” section); or
2. Were eligible as a freshman at the time of high school
graduation except for the subject requirements, and have
been in continuous attendance in an accredited college
since high school graduation, and have made up the
missing subjects.
Applicants who graduated from high school prior to 1988
should contact the Admissions Office to inquire about
alternative admission programs. (Some CSU campuses do not
admit lower division transfer applicants.)
For Fall and Spring admission, Cal State L.A. requires an
official final transcript prior to enrollment to verify successful
completion of English composition and college level
mathematics if either or both courses are “in progress” or
“planned” at the time of application. For Winter and Summer
admission, Cal State L.A. requires unofficial grade reports prior
to enrollment to verify successful completion of English
composition and college level mathematics if either or both
courses are “in progress” or “planned” at the time of
application. Refer to your letter of admission for additional
information.
Upper Division Transfer Admission Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for admission as an upper
division transfer student if:
1. They have a grade point average of 2.0 (C or better) in all
transferable units attempted; (nonresidents must have a
2.4 grade point average or better), and
2. They are in good standing at the last college or university
attended; and they have completed at least 60
transferable semester units of college coursework with a
grade point average of 2.0 or higher and a grade of C or
better in each course used to meet the CSU general
education requirements in written communication, oral
communication, critical thinking and quantitative
reasoning, e.g. mathematics. The 60 units must include all
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of the general education requirements in communication in
the English language (both oral and written) and critical
thinking (at least 9 semester units) and the requirement in
mathematics/quantitative reasoning (usually 3 semester
units) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) requirements in English
communication and mathematical concepts and
quantitative reasoning.
For Fall and Spring admission, Cal State L.A. requires an
official final transcript prior to enrollment to verify successful
completion of both the 90 quarter unit requirement and the
requirements in English, oral communication, critical thinking
and mathematics if any of these requirements are “in progress”
or “planned” at the time of application. For Winter and Summer
admission, Cal State L.A requires unofficial grade reports prior
to enrollment of successful completion of both the 90 quarter
unit requirement and the requirements in English, oral
communication, critical thinking and mathematics if any of
these requirements are “in progress” or “planned” at the time of
application. Refer to your letter of admission for additional
information.
Making Up Missing College
Preparatory Subject Requirements
Lower division transfer applicants who did not complete subject
requirements while in high school may make up missing
subjects in any of the following ways.
• Complete appropriate courses with grades of C or higher
in adult school or high school summer sessions.
• Complete appropriate college courses with grades of C or
higher. One college course of at least three semester units
or four quarter units will be considered equivalent to one
year of high school study.
• Earn acceptable scores on specified examinations.
Please consult any CSU Admissions Office for further
information about alternative ways to satisfy the subject
requirement.
Due to enrollment pressures, many CSU campuses do not
admit or enroll lower division transfer students.
Test Requirements
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
and American College Test (ACT)
Freshman and transfer applicants who have fewer that 60
semester or 90 quarter units of transferable college credit must
submit scores, unless exempt (see “Eligibility Index”), from
either the ACT or the SAT of the College Board. Persons who
apply to an impacted program may be required to submit test
scores and should take the test no later than October or
November. Test scores also are used for advising and
placement purposes. Registration forms and dates for the SAT
or ACT are available from school or college counselors or from
a CSU campus testing office located in the Library, Rm. 2098,
(323) 343-3160. Or students may write to or call:
The College Board (SAT)
Registration Unit, Box 6200
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200
(609) 771-7588
www.collegeboard.org
ACT Registration Unit
P.O. Box 414
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 337-1270
www.act.org
TOEFL Requirement
TOEFL Requirement – All undergraduate applicants, whose
native language is not English and who have not attended
schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years
full time where English is the principal language of instruction
must present a score of 500 or above on the Test of English as
a Foreign Language. Some majors may require a score higher
than 500. Applicants taking the Computer Based Test of
English as a Foreign Language must present a score of 173 or
above. Cal State L.A. requires a minimum 500 score on the
paper-based TOEFL, a 173 on the computer-based TOEFL
and a 61 in the internet-based TOEFL. Some majors may
require a higher score. Some campuses may also use
alternative methods of assessing English fluency.
CSU minimum TOEFL standards are:
Internet Computer Paper
Under-
Graduate 61 173 500
Graduate 80 213 550
To obtain TOEFL registration materials, locations and test
dates, write to:
Educational Testing Service
P. O. Box 6154
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151
www.toefl.org
You also may contact the U. S. embassy in your country for
TOEFL information. Request that your TOEFL test results be
sent directly to California State University, Los Angeles
(institution code 4399).
Systemwide Placement Test Requirements
The California State University requires that each entering
undergraduate, except those who qualify for an exemption,
take the CSU Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) examination and
the CSU English Placement Test (EPT) prior to enrollment.
These placement tests are not a condition for admission to the
CSU, but they are a condition of enrollment. They are designed
to identify entering students who may need additional support
in acquiring college entry-level English and mathematics skills
necessary to succeed in CSU baccalaureate-level courses.
Undergraduate students who do not demonstrate college-level
skills both in English and in mathematics will be placed in
appropriate remedial programs and activities during the first
term of their enrollment. Students placed in remedial programs
in either English or mathematics must complete all remediation
in their first yea
r of enrollment. Failure to complete remediation
by the end of the first year may result in denial of enrollment for
future terms.
Students register for the EPT and/or ELM at their local CSU
campus. Questions about test dates and registration materials
may be addressed to the Cal State L.A. Testing Center,
Library, Palmer Wing 2098, (323) 343-3160.
All nonexempt undergraduates must complete the EPT and ELM
after admission and before first enrollment in courses at Cal State
L.A.
English Placement Test (EPT)
The CSU English Placement Test (EPT) is designed to assess
the level of reading and writing skills of entering undergraduate
students so that they can be placed in appropriate
baccalaureate-level courses. The CSU EPT must be
completed by all entering undergraduates, with the exception of
those who present proof of one of the following:
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• A score of “Exempt” on the augmented English CST, i.e.
the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP), taken in grade
11 as part of the California Standards Test.
• A score of 550 or above on the verbal section of the
College Board SAT Test taken April 1995 or later.
• A score of 24 or above on the enhanced ACT English Test
taken October 1989 or later.
• A score of 680 or above on the re-centered and adjusted
College Board SAT II: Writing Test taken May 1998 or
later.
• A score of 3, 4, or 5 on either the Language and
Composition or the Composition and Literature
examination of the College Board Advanced Placement
program.
• Completion and transfer or a course that satisfies the
General Education-Breadth or Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) written
communication requirement, provided this course was
completed with a grade of C or better.
Verification of successful completion of the appropriate course
may be required either before registration or by the document
deadline date specified at the time of admission. Students who
do not submit the required documentation by the time specified
are subject to having their admission rescinded and, if enrolled,
being dropped from all courses.
The results of the EPT will not affect admission eligibility, but
will be used to identify students who need special help in
reading and writing to complete college-level work. Information
bulletins for the EPT will be mailed to all students subject to
this requirement or may be obtained at the Cal State L.A.
Testing Center, Library, Palmer Wing 2098, (323) 343-3160.
Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Placement
Examination
The Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Placement Examination is
designed to assess the skill levels of entering CSU students in
the areas of mathematics typically covered in three years of
rigorous college preparatory mathematics courses in high
school (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry). The CSU ELM
must be completed by all entering undergraduates, with the
exception of those who present proof of one of the following:
• A score of “Exempt” on the augmented mathematics
California Standards Test, i.e., the CSU Early Assessment
Program (EAP), taken in grade 11.
• A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of the
College Board SAT or on the College Board SAT Subject
Tests-Mathematics Tests Level I, IC (Calculator), II, or IIC
(Calculator).
• A score of 23 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test.
• A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced
Placement Calculus examination (AB or BC) or Statistics
examination.
• Completion and transfer of a course that satisfies the
General Education-Breadth or Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) quantitative
reasoning requirement, provided the course was
completed with a grade of C or better.
Verification of successful completion of the appropriate course
may be required either before registration or by the document
deadline date specified at the time of admission. Students who
do not submit the required documentation by the time specified
are subject to having their admission rescinded and, if enrolled,
being dropped from all courses.
Students who are required to take this examination should do
so as soon as possible after admission and before they enroll
in courses. The results of this examination do not affect
admission, but will be used to identify students who need
special help in mathematics to do college-level work.
Students who cannot demonstrate basic competence on the
examination are required to take steps to overcome
deficiencies the first quarter of their enrollment. Any course
work undertaken primarily to acquire the required competence
shall not be applicable to the baccalaureate.
Information bulletins for the EPT and ELM examinations are
mailed to all students subject to the requirements. The
materials may also be obtained from the Cal State L.A. Testing
Center, Library, Palmer Wing 2098, (323) 343-3160.
*Beginning in May 1998, SAT II: Writing Test scores increased about
10 to 20 points. The adjustm
ent was made to make Writing Test
scores more comparable to scores on other SAT II subject tests.
Although scores will be higher, their relative rank compared to scores
for tests taken before May 1998 remains the same.
Credit for Nontraditional
Learning Experiences
Credit for certain nontraditional learning experiences may be
used in determining eligibility and credit allowances of
undergraduate applicants. These nontraditional credit
allowances are listed and described below. A more detailed
analysis of each category appears later in this chapter under
Evaluation of Transfer Credit.
Categories and Credit Allowances
• Baccalaureate-level course credit certified by the
Defense Activities in Nontraditional Education Support
(DANTES) yields a maximum of 36-quarter units.
• Advanced Placement examinations of the CEEB with
scores of 3, 4, or 5 yield 9-quarter units for each
examination.
• For credit allowance for standardized external
examinations, including CLEP, Advanced Placement, the
CSU English Equivalency Exam, the American Chemical
Society Cooperative Examination, see the explanations
later in this chapter.
• For basic training military service, 9 quarter units of
lower division elective credit are awarded for 1 year or
longer of active duty with an honorable discharge, and
4½ quarter units for 6 months to one year with an
honorable discharge.
• Civilian and military courses and schools recommended
for credit by the American Council on Education’s
Commission on Educational Credit and Credentials yield
a maximum of 12 quarter units.
President's Scholars Program
Becoming a President's Scholar is the highest honor that an
incoming freshman can earn upon entering Cal State L.A. and
is the most prestigious award offered by the University.
Recipients receive $5,000 annually for a maximum of four
years based on continuous full-time enrollment and academic
performance.
Besides the scholarship, President's Scholars receive free on-
campus parking, free admission to on-campus cultural and
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athletic events, priority registration, membership in the General
Education Honors Program and an annual reception with the
University President.
Applicants for the President's Scholars Program must be
entering freshmen who are California residents. The minimum
grade point average for consideration is 3.75 and the minimum
SAT I score is 1200 based on the critical reading and math
scores only. (ACT minimum is 27.)
Applicants are required to file a President's Scholars
application. The complete application includes a high school
transcript, a personal statement and a letter of
recommendation from the high school principal. Applications
are available in the Office of the Special Assistant to the Vice
President for Student Affairs and the Center for Student
Financial Aid.
International (Foreign) Student Admission
Requirements
The CSU must assess the academic preparation of foreign
students. For this purpose, “foreign students” include those
who hold U.S. visas as students, exchange visitors, or in other
nonimmigrant classifications.
The California State University uses separate requirements
and application filing dates in the admission of foreign
students. Verification of English proficiency (see the section
about the TOEFL requirement for undergraduate applicants),
financial resources, and academic performance are all
important considerations for admissions. Academic records
from foreign institutions must be on file at least 60 days before
registration for the first term and, if not in English, must be
accompanied by certified English translations.
Priority in admission is given to residents of California. There is
little likelihood of nonresident applicants, including international
students, being admitted either to impacted majors or to those
majors or programs with limited openings.
Foreign applicants and all others who are not permanent U.S.
residents will be admitted to Cal State L.A. only if they meet
one of the following sets of requirements:
• Completion of two years (90 quarter units or equivalent) of
acceptable college work with a minimum 2.4 grade point
average as evaluated by the University (A=4.0), an
acceptable course in English composition, speech, critical
thinking and mathematics with a minimum grade of C in
each course, and a minimum 500 paper-based, 173
computer-based, 61 internet-based score on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• Graduation from a foreign high school where the language
of instruction was not exclusively English (with a minimum
3.0 grade point average as evaluated by the University), a
minimum 2.4 grade point average in any college work
attempted (as evaluated by the University), and a
minimum 500 paper-based, 173 computer-based, or 61
internet-based TOEFL score (refer to the section about the
TOEFL requirement). The academic eligibility requirement
is the same as for graduates of high schools outside
California, although submission of ACT or SAT scores is
not necessary, unless specifically requested by the
University. Foreign high school equivalencies are
determined by the University; or
• Graduation from a foreign high school where the language
of instruction was not exclusively English(with a minimum
3.0 grade point average as evaluated by the University)
and a minimum 500 paper-based, 173 computer-based ,
or 61 internet-based TOEFL score (refer to the section
about the TOEFL requirement). The academic eligibility
requirement is the same as for graduates of high schools
outside California, although submission of ACT or SAT
scores is not necessary, unless specifically requested by
the University. The University determines foreign high
school equivalencies.
Undergraduate applicants who have attended full time, for at
least three years, either an accredited U.S. college or university
or a foreign high school, college, or university where the
principle language of instruction was English are exempted
from the TOEFL requirement.
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
requires that F-1 visa undergraduate students carry a minimum
study load of 12 quarter units. Visa students must have
advance proof of adequate financial
resources, be in good
health, and comply with all Cal State L.A. and BCIS
regulations. Consult International Programs and Services,
(323) 343-3170, for information about visas, housing, and
related matters. International students may apply online at
www.csumentor.edu
.
General Guidelines for Foreign Records
Applicants with foreign academic work are required to submit
official copies of academic records, along with a certified
English translation. Academic records should include:
secondary school records; yearly records from each college or
university attended that indicate the number of hours per
semester or year devoted to each course and the grades
received; and official documents that confirm the awarding of
the degree that include the title and date.
All official documents submitted become the property of the
University. The University will determine the acceptability of
any foreign work.
Insurance Requirement
Effective August 1, 1995, as a condition of receiving an I-20 or
DS2019 form, all F-1 and J-1 visa applicants must agree to
obtain and maintain health insurance as a condition of
registration and continued enrollment in The California State
University. Such insurance must be in amounts as specified by
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S.
Department of State and NAFSA, Association of International
Educators. The campus president or designee shall determine
which insurance policies meet these criteria. Further
information may be obtained from the International Programs
and Student Services Office, Administration 127, (323) 343-
3170.
Second Baccalaureate Applicants
Students who have earned a baccalaureate from an accredited
institution may earn a second baccalaureate at Cal State L.A.
They are considered postbaccalaureate applicants and must
meet the admission requirements for graduate and
postbaccalaureate students (see the section later in this
chapter). However, students who wish to pursue a second
baccalaureate must file an Undergraduate Admission
Application.
Special Admission Categories
Adult Students
As an alternative to regular admission criteria, applicants who
are 25 years of age or older may be considered for admission
as adult students if they meet all of the following conditions:
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1. Possess a high school diploma (or have established
equivalence through either the General Educational
Development or California High School Proficiency
Examinations).
2. Has not been enrolled in college as full-time students for
more than one term during the past five years.
3. If there has been any college attendance in the last five
years, has earned a C (2.0) average or better in all
college work attempted.
Consideration is based on a judgment about whether the
applicant is as likely to succeed as a regularly admitted
freshmen or transfer students and will include an assessment
of basic English language and mathematical computation.
Questions should be directed in writing to the Director of
University Admissions. (See Executive Order No.413)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) assists
undergraduate students who are disadvantaged because of
their economic or educational background. EOP serves
California residents who do not meet regular admission criteria,
as well as those who qualify for regular admission, if they have
a history of low income and need academic and financial
assistance.
In addition to special admission procedures, the program
provides specialized orientation, financial assistance,
advisement by professional and peer counselors (usually upper
division students), tutoring, and access to specialized courses.
Because not all EOP applicants can be guaranteed admission,
alternative opportunities should be investigated. Applications
and information may be obtained from the EOP Office, Student
Affairs 215, (323) 343-4EOP.
Early Entrance Program (EEP)
Cal State L.A.’s Early Entrance Program (EEP) serves highly
gifted students who need the academic challenges of a
university environment to develop intellectually, but who are
chronologically younger than traditional undergraduates and
have not yet graduated from high school. Students who are
younger than 16 years old at the start of the summer quarter,
but are at least 11 years old are eligible for the EEP.
Participation is open by invitation, and admission is based on
performance in an academic assessment inventory, personal
interview of the applicants and their parents, and the
completion of a provisional quarter of study. Some of the
qualities needed for admission include, but are not limited to,
maturity, academic talent and need for acceleration.
Those students whose academic and personal performances
are judged adequate and appropriate are admitted to the EEP
after final approval from the Faculty Admission committee.
Regular meetings with EEP staff, participation in scheduled
activities and enrollment as a full-time, degree-seeking
undergraduate are required. EEP students are responsible for
tuition identical to other CSU students but are eligible for
financial aid and scholarship assistance. Upon admission,
EEP students are admitted to the University’s General
Education Honors Program. For further information please
contact the EEP at (323) 343-2287, fax (323) 343-5574 or visit
the EEP Website, at www.calstatela.edu.
High School Students
Students still enrolled in high school are considered for
enrollment in certain special programs if recommended by their
principal or another appropriate campus department chair and
if their preparation is equivalent to that required of eligible
California high school graduates. Such admission is only for a
specific program and does not constitute the right to continued
enrollment. Two such Cal State L.A. programs are described in
the following paragraph.
• High School Students Accelerated College Enrollment
• (ACE) and Pre-Accelerated College Enrollment (PACE)
The ACE program is designed for high school seniors and
juniors, and the PACE program is available for mentally gifted
or talented ninth and tenth graders. Through the ACE and
PACE programs, eligible students enroll in selected regular
college courses and receive college credit for them. The
Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student
Affairs/Enrollment Management, Student Affairs 106, (323)
343-3131, coordinates these programs. Admission to these
programs does not necessarily constitute the right to continued
enrollment.
High School Nongraduates
Applicants older than 18 years of age who have not graduated
from high school are considered for admission only when their
preparation in all other ways is such that Cal State L.A.
believes their promise of academic success is equivalent to
that of eligible California high school graduates. These
applicants are required to submit General Educational
Development (GED) test scores to establish high school
graduation equivalence and an official high school transcript
that shows all work completed to the last date of attendance.
Scores on the ACT or SAT also are required.
Veterans
Veterans of U.S. military service who are California residents
may be admitted as either first-time freshmen or lower division
transfers (less than 60 semester or 90 quarter units
completed), even though such applicants are not otherwise
eligible. Veterans who wish to be admitted under this provision
should contact the University Admissions Office.
Applicants Not Regularly Eligible
Applicants who are not admissible under one of the above
provisions should enroll in extension courses, a community
college, or another appropriate institution to meet eligibility
requirements. Only under the most unusual circumstances and
by authorized action will such applicants be admitted to Cal
State L.A. without additional academic preparation as
described above.
Undergraduate Application Procedures
Prospective students applying for part-time or full-time
undergraduate programs of study in day or evening classes
must file a complete undergraduate application. The $55
nonrefundable application fee should be in the form of a check
or money order payable to “The California State University” or
by credit card if submitting the online application, and may not
be transferred or used to apply to another term. An alternate
major may be indicated on the application. The applications of
persons denied admission to an impacted and/or closed
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campus may be re-routed to another campus at no cost, but
only if the applicant is CSU eligible.
A request for change of campus after an application has been
filed should be directed to the new choice campus for approval
and determination that space is available. If the request can be
met, the new first-choice campus will direct the request to the
original first-choice campus for a transfer of the application.
Such a change cannot be guaranteed, but will be accomplished
if possible, and only for the term for which the application was
filed.
Use of Social Security Number
Applicants are required to include their correct social security
numbers in designated places on applications for admission
pursuant to the authority contained in Section 41201, Title 5,
California Code of Regulations, and Section 6109 of the
Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6109). The University uses
the social security number to identify students and their records
including identification for purposes of financial aid eligibility
and disbursement and the repayment of financial aid and other
debts payable to the institution. Also, the Internal Revenue
Service requires the University to file information returns that
include the student’s social security number and other
information such as the amount paid for qualified tuition,
related expenses, and interest on educational loans. This
information is used by the IRS to help determine whether a
student, or a person claiming a student as a dependent, may
take a credit or deduction to reduce federal income taxes.
Application Filing Periods
Terms in 2007-2008 Applications
First Accepted
Initial Filing
Period
Summer Quarter 2007 Feb. 1, 2007 Feb. 1-28, 2007
Fall Quarter 2007 Oct. 1, 2006 Oct.1 - Nov.30
2006
Winter Quarter 2008 June 1, 2007 June1-30, 2007
Spring Quarter 2008 Aug. 1, 2007 Aug. 1-31 2007
Terms in 2008-2009 Applications
First Accepted
Initial Filing
Period
Summer Quarter 2008 Feb. 1, 2008 Feb. 1-28, 2008
Fall Quarter 2008 Oct. 1, 2007 Oct.1 - Nov.30
2007
Winter Quarter 2009 June 1, 2008 June1-30, 2008
Spring Quarter 2009 Aug. 1, 2008 Aug. 1-31 2008
Terms in 2009-2010 Applications
First Accepted
Initial Filing
Period
Summer Quarter 2009 Feb. 1, 2009 Feb. 1-28, 2009
Fall Quarter 2009 Oct. 1, 2008 Oct.1 - Nov.30
2008
Winter Quarter 2010 June 1, 2009 June1-30, 2009
Spring Quarter 2010 Aug. 1, 2009 Aug. 1-31 2009
Filing Period Duration
Each non-impacted campus accepts applications until
capacities are reached. Many campuses limit undergraduate
admission in an enrollment category due to overall enrollment
limits. If applying after the initial filing period, consult the
campus admission office for current information. Similar
information is conveniently available at
http://www.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.asp
International (Visa) Applicants
Application filing periods for international (visa) applicants differ
from those for domestic (non-visa) applicants because of
additional time required to evaluate records and prepare the
necessary documents for the Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services (BCIS). The filing periods are established
as follows:
Quarter ........................................... Application Filing Period
Fall Quarter .............................................October 1–March 1
Winter Quarter...................................... June 1–September 1
Spring Quarter........................................August 1–October 1
The Director of University Admissions may waive this advance
application requirement if
circumstances warrant. In addition to
the academic requirements outlined earlier in this chapter,
international students must have competence in the English
language, financial resources adequate to provide for all
expenses during their period of study at Cal State L.A., and
must be in good health.
Application Acknowledgment
On-time applicants may expect to receive an acknowledgment
from the campuses to which they have applied within one to
two weeks of filing the application. The notice may also include
a request that applicants submit additional records necessary
to evaluate academic qualifications. Applicants may be assured
of admission if the evaluation of relevant qualifications
indicates that applicants meet CSU admission requirements
and campus requirements for admission to an impacted
program. Unless specific written approval/confirmation is
received, an offer of admission is not transferable to another
term or to another campus.
Transcript and Admission Test Score
Requirements
Undergraduate transfer students are required to comply with
the following transcript and test score requirements as part of
the application procedures for admission. Classifications (class
level) of applicants apply as of the date of intended enrollment.
Applicants with fewer than 90 units completed
Transcripts: One from high school of graduation; one from
each college attended. Test Score: ACT or SAT.
Applicants with 90 or more quarter units completed
Transcripts: One from each college attended; graduate and
second baccalaureate applicants, two from each college
attended.
Returning Students
Transcripts: One from each college attended since last
enrollment at Cal State L.A. unless otherwise notified by the
University Admissions Office. One from each college attended
before Cal State L.A. if student last attended Cal State L.A.
more than one year ago.
Engineering Majors
Transcripts: One sent directly to the University Admissions
Office; one to College of Engineering, Computer Science and
Technology.
CAUTION: Transcripts must be sent directly from each college
attended.
Nursing Majors
Transcripts: One sent directly to the University Admissions
Office; one to School of Nursing. CAUTION: Transcripts must
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be sent directly from each college and school of nursing
attended.
Transfer applicants must request transcripts to be sent directly
to the University from all colleges and universities previously
attended, even if no course work was completed. If transferring
with fewer than 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units
completed, the high school transcript and official test scores
(for applicants with a final calculated high school grade point
average of less than 3.00) must also be sent. Transcripts from
within the U.S. must be sent once you are admitted and must
be received by the Document Deadline indicated in the letter
offering admission to avoid registration delays and to prevent
the offer of admission from being rescinded, and in enrolled,
being dropped from all courses. Documents from outside the
U.S. must be sent prior to an offer of admission and received at
least 60 days before the first day of the term to which the
applicant applies.
The Document Deadlines for Fall and Spring quarters are July
15 and February 15, respectively. The Document Deadline for
Winter and Summer quarters are February 1 and July 1,
respectively. All transcripts become University property and
will not be released or copied, except for students who request
that their application be redirected to another CSU campus.
Transcripts are retained one year for applicants who do not
enroll in the quarter of application or who send transcripts but
do not file and application.
Official transcripts are documents issued no longer than two
years ago, and received in an envelope sealed by the issuing
institution. For initial advisement purposes, students are
recommended to bring their own set of transcripts.
Impacted programs
The CSU designates programs as impacted when more
applications from minimally CSU eligible students are received
in the initial filing period (October and November for fall terms,
June for winter terms, August for spring terms, February for
summer terms) than can be accommodated. Some programs
are impacted at every campus where they are offered; others
are impacted only at some campuses. Candidates for
admission must meet supplementary admission criteria if
applying to an impacted program.
The CSU will announce during the fall filing period those
programs that are impacted and the supplementary criteria
campuses will use. Detailed impaction information is available
at http://www.calstate.edu/AR/impactioninfo.shtml
and via
www.csumentor.edu
. That announcement will also be
published in the CSU Review distributed to high school and
college counselors, and made available online at
http://www.calstate.edu/AR/csureview
. Information about the
supplementary criteria is also provided to program applicants.
Applicants must file applications for admission to an impacted
program during the initial filing period. Applicants who wish to
be considered in impacted programs at more than one campus
should file an application at each campus for which they seek
admissions consideration.
Supplementary Admission Criteria
Each campus with impacted programs uses supplementary
admission criteria in screening applicants. Supplementary
criteria may include ranking on the freshman eligibility index,
the overall transfer grade point average, completion of
specified prerequisite courses, and a combination of campus-
developed criteria. Applicants are required to submit scores on
either the SAT or the ACT. For fall admission, applicants
should take tests as early as possible and no later than
October of the preceding year.
The supplementary admission criteria used by the individual
campuses to screen applicants appear periodically in the CSU
Review and are made available by the campuses to all
applicants seeking admission to an impacted program. Details
regarding the supplemental admissions criteria are also
provided at http://www.calstate.edu/AR/impactioninfo.shtml
.
Hardship Petitions
The campus has established procedures for consideration of
qualified applicants who would be faced with extreme hardship
if not admitted. Petitioners should write the campus Admissions
Office about specific policies governing hardship admission.
Reapplication After Failure to Enroll
Applicants who fail to register for the quarter for which they
have been accepted will have their admission canceled. Those
who desire admission to any future quarter must file another
application (with fee) within the stated application period and
must meet admission requirements in effect at the time of the
new application.
All transcripts on file for applicants who are admitted but do not
attend are kept one year and may be used for admission during
that period. However, transcripts of any additional work
completed since the original transcripts were filed must be
requested by the applicant from the college(s) attended as part
of the new application procedure.
Readmission
Students who are absent without prior approval for any three of
the four consecutive quarters before the quarter they wish to
return must apply for readmission. The $55 application fee is
charged except for students who were enrolled during any of
the three quarters immediately preceding the quarter of desired
readmission. An application with fee also must be filed by any
student who enrolls at another institution during an absence,
with the following exceptions: a summer session or extension
program; dual registration, with prior approval; or concurrent or
visitor enrollment at another CSU campus. Students who were
disqualified from Cal State L.A. following the last quarter of
attendance must file an application for admission as returning
disqualified students. For details see Readmission of
Disqualified Students below.
Returning Veterans (Military, Alternative Service)
Cal State L.A. students who enter active U.S. military service
or approved alternative service are eligible for continuing
student status following active service. Time served in active
military or approved alternative service, including the entire
quarter in which the student entered the service and the entire
quarter during which the discharge occurred, will not be
counted as a break in attendance in determining continuing
student status.
Readmission of Disqualified Students
Readmission after disqualification is not automatic. Disqualified
students will not be considered for readmission until at least
two quarters have elapsed. Normally, students will be eligible
for readmission when they have satisfied conditions and
requirements established during an exit interview. Basic
readmission regulations indicate the following: no senior level
student (135+ units completed) will be readmitted if their Cal
State L.A. or cumulative grade point average reaches <1.95;
no junior level student (90-134 units completed) will be
readmitted if their Cal State L.A. or cumulative grade point
average reaches <1.85; no sophomore level student (45-89
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units completed) will be readmitted if their Cal State L.A. or
cumulative grade point average reaches <1.85; no freshman
level student (0-44 units completed) will be readmitted if their
Cal State L.A. or cumulative grade point average reaches
<1.50. Units earned elsewhere while under disqualification can
be used to reduce the total grade point deficiency, but not the
Cal State L.A. deficiency (which must be removed after
readmission).
Before the appropriate deadline, disqualified students must file
an application for readmission as returning disqualified
students. In addition, they must seek readmission through a
petition to the department or division and college from which
they were disqualified. The University Academic Advisement
Center will rule on petitions for readmission of disqualified
students with undeclared majors. Petitions for Readmission
from Disqualification may be obtained from department or
division offices and applications for readmission are available
online at www.csumentor.edu. Official transcripts of all transfer
work attempted since disqualification must be furnished.
Readmission Appeals Procedure
Students who have not met requirements established at the
time of the exit interview will be ineligible for readmission and
will be so notified by the University Admissions Office. Students
may appeal this decision by submitting a petition to the dean of
their college or to the University Academic Advisement Center
if they have not declared a major.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Undergraduate transfer students’ previous college work is
evaluated in terms of its relevance to Cal State L.A. course
offerings and degree requirements. The transfer credit
evaluation is prepared for all new transfer and readmitted
students by their second quarter of attendance. This evaluation
identifies general education and graduation course
requirements met by transfer courses and transfer credit
accepted in satisfaction of unit requirements. For readmitted
students, it also identifies general education and major
requirements met by Cal State L.A. courses. The policies of the
transfer institution(s) are followed when grade point averages
of transfer course work are computed. If such policies cannot
be determined, Cal State L.A. policies are followed. Credit for
selected vocational/technical courses not generally accepted
for transfer credit may be recognized after admission if
approved by the Cal State L.A. academic department or
division responsible for the related degree program.
Quarter Units/Quarter System
Credits at Cal State L.A. are expressed in quarter units; one
quarter unit normally represents no fewer than one hour of
class work and two or more hours of outside study per week for
one quarter. One and one-half quarter units are equivalent to
one semester unit, and one quarter unit is equivalent to two-
thirds of a semester unit of credit.
Credit for Community College Course Work
A maximum of 105-quarter units (70 semester units) earned in
a Community College will be allowed towards the units required
for graduation. Neither upper division credit nor credit for
professional education courses is allowed for community
college work.
California Articulation Number (CAN)
Cal State L.A. participates in the California Articulation Number
System. CAN is a comprehensive system that uses a common
number to equate some introductory, transferable, lower
division courses commonly taught in the various academic
disciplines at an increasing number of California community
colleges and four-year campuses. The system ensures that
students who complete CAN courses at a participating campus
will receive credit “in lieu of” comparable CAN courses at other
participating campuses.
For example, CAN ECON 2 (Cal State L.A.’s ECON 202)
completed at one campus is acceptable for CAN ECON 2 at
other participating campuses. The campuses retain their own
numbering systems. CAN course designators are found at the
end of each course description in the campuses’ general
catalogs. Cal State L.A.’s approved courses are so identified
and are also listed below. For additional information, contact
the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Administration 725, (323)
343-3830.
Calif. Articulation Number Cal State L.A. Course
CAN AJ 2 ............................................................... CRIM 101
CAN AJ 4 ............................................................... CRIM 126
CAN ANTH 2..........................................................ANTH 260
CAN ANTH 4..........................................................ANTH 250
CAN ANTH 6..........................................................ANTH 270
CAN ART 6 .............................................................. ART 152
CAN ART 8 .............................................................. ART159
CAN ART 10 .......................................ART 155 OR ART 234
CAN ART 14 ............................................................ ART 103
CAN ART 18 ............................................................ ART 287
CAN ART SEQ A ..............................................ART 101ABC
CAN BIOL SEQ A ............................BIOL 100A+100B+100C
CAN BUS 2 ......................................................... ACCT 200A
CAN CHEM SEQ A ...............................CHEM 101+102+103
CAN ECON 2 ........................................................ ECON 202
CAN ECON 4 ........................................................ ECON 201
CAN FCS 8 ............................................................NTRS 210
CAN GEOG 2........................................................GEOG 160
CAN GEOG 4........................................................GEOG 155
CAN GEOL 2..........................................................GEOL 150
CAN GEOL 4..........................................................GEOL 252
CAN GOVT 2 ......................................................... POLS 150
CAN HIST 8 .......................................................... HIST 202A
CAN HIST 10 ........................................................ HIST 202B
CAN HIST SEQ B ........................................... HIST 202A +B
CAN JOUR 4........................................................ MSCM 100
CAN MATH 2 ........................................................ MATH 100
CAN MATH 10 ...................................................... MATH 102
CAN MATH 24 ...................................................... MATH 215
CAN MATH 26 ...................................................... MATH 255
CAN MATH SEQ B ............................... MATH 206+207+208
CAN MATH SEQ C ....................... MATH 206+207+208+209
CAN PHIL 2..............................................................PHIL 151
CAN PHYS SEQ A.................................PHYS 101+102+103
CAN SOC 2..............................................................SOC 201
CAN SPCH 4........................................................
COMM 150
CAN SPCH 6........................................................ COMM 176
Credit for Extension, Correspondence Courses
The maximum amount of credit for correspondence and
extension courses that may be applied toward the
baccalaureate is 36 quarter (24 semester) units. Extension and
correspondence course credit does not satisfy Cal State L.A.
residence requirements. Students should consult their major
department or division adviser before they enroll in extension
or correspondence courses to ensure that courses elected will
meet both unit and content requirements for the degree.
No undergraduate degree credit will be allowed for University of
California extension courses in the X300 or X400 series taken
after Spring Quarter 1968, except as specifically approved by
the individual department or division concerned.
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Credit for Supplementary Transfer Work
To request evaluation of credit toward a bachelor’s degree for
work taken at other colleges or universities subsequent to
matriculation at Cal State L.A., students must have official
transcripts forwarded to the Admissions Office.
Credit for Non-collegiate Instruction
Cal State L.A. grants undergraduate degree credit for
successful completion of non-collegiate instruction, either
military or civilian, appropriate to the baccalaureate degree if
such credit has been recommended by the Commission on
Educational Credit and Credentials of the American Council on
Education. The number of units allowed are those
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experience in the Armed Services and the National Guide to
Educational Credit for Training Programs.
Credit for Military Service
Students are granted nine quarter units of lower division
elective credit, upon admission, for one year or more of regular
active duty in a U.S. military service with an Honorable
Discharge, including completion of basic or recruit training. For
six months to one full year of military service, including
completion of a six-month reserve training program with basic
recruit training, and an Honorable Discharge, 4.5-quarter units
of lower division elective credit are granted upon admission.
Additional credit to a maximum of 12 quarter units may be
granted for completion of certain service school certificate
programs, based on recommendations of the Commission on
Educational Credit and Credentials of the American Council on
Education.
Students should submit a copy of their military separation,
DD214 or equivalent record, at the time of application for
admission. Information on how to request an evaluation of
military service school credit can be obtained at
www.acenet.edu
, the American Council on Education home
page. Military service credit is not applied toward the
residence requirement.
Credit Certified by the Defense Activities in Nontraditional
Education Support (DANTES)
A maximum of 36 quarter units of baccalaureate course credit
may be earned for course work certified by the Defense
Activities in Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES).
Students must have an official DANTES transcript forwarded to
the Office of University Admissions.
Credit for Peace Corps Training
Peace Corps volunteers who completed their training at Cal
State L.A. may earn a maximum of 1½ quarter units for each
week of the training program. The number of units and the area
in which the units are given varies with each project. Grades
are recorded as Credit (CR).
Credit for work taken at another institution while in Peace
Corps training will be granted by Cal State L.A., but only as it
appears on an official transcript from another college or
university. The credit will be validated when the volunteer
becomes a student at Cal State L.A. or another institution of
higher education.
Evaluation of Optional
Undergraduate Tests and Examinations
Cal State L.A. grants undergraduate degree credit to students
who pass examinations that have been approved for credit
systemwide. These include Advanced Placement
Examinations, the CSU English Equivalency Examination, and
some CLEP examinations, as outlined below. The total credit
earned in external examinations that may be applied to a
baccalaureate shall not exceed 45-quarter units, exclusive of
credit for Advanced Placement examinations.
Advanced Placement Credit
Cal State L.A. grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees
for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced
Placement Program of the College Board. Students who
present scores of 3 or better are granted 9 quarter units (6
semester units) of elective credit for each examination. The
appropriate academic department/division/school determines
acceptance of Advanced Placement units for purposes other
than electives. Advanced Placement credit will be awarded for
students who have had their College Board Grade Report for
the Advanced Placement exam sent to Cal State L.A. and have
completed one quarter of attendance. Credit is not awarded for
any examinations that overlap other examinations or equivalent
college courses. Where partial overlap exists, the amount of
credit awarded will be appropriately prorated.
Information about Advanced Placement examinations is
available at the applicant’s high school. Supporting test
materials are sent to the college or university indicated by the
student when the examinations are taken.
No credit for any examination will be forwarded to a student
who has taken the examination previously within the past year;
earned equivalent credit through regular course work, credit by
another examination, or other instructional processes, such as
correspondence study or military training; or earned credit
previously in a course or by an examination more advanced
than the level represented by the examination in question.
Following is a list of AP examinations for which the
University grants credit:
AP Examination Exam
Grade
Course Credit
[number of units
appear in ( ) ]
Elective
Units
Awarded
ART:
STUDIO ART
General Portfolio 3, 4, 5 Subject to Dept. Rec.
Drawing Portfolio 3, 4, 5 ART 159 (4) 5
History of Art 3, 4, 5 ART 101A (4) 5
BIOLOGY:
Biology majors
Non-biology majors
3, 4, 5
3, 4, 5
BIOL 100A (5)
BIOL 155 or 156 (4)
4
5
CHEMISTRY: 3, 4, 5 CHEM 101 (5) 4
COMPUTER
SCIENCE:
Computer Science A 3 CS 201 (5) 4
4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
Computer Science
AB
3 CS 202 (5) 4
4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
ECONOMICS:
Microeconomics 3 ECON 201 (4) 5
4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
Macroeconomics 4 ECON 202 (4) 5
3, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
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Statistics: 3 Economics 109 5
4 or 5 Econ 109 and 209 1
ENGLISH:
Language and
Composition
3, 4, 5 ENGL 101 (4) 5
Literature and
Composition
3
4, 5
ENGL 101 (4)
ENGL 101 (4) and
5
ENGL 250 (4) 1
FRENCH: (Level 3)
French Language *3 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
4 FREN 200A (4) 5
5 FREN 200B (4) and
FREN 201 (4) 1
French Literature *3 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
4 ML 399 (4) 5
5 ML 399 (8) 1
GERMAN: (Level 3)
German Language *3 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
4 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
5 GERM 100C (4) 5
AP Examination Exam
Grade
Course Credit
[number of units
appear in ( ) ]
Elective
Units
Awarded
GOVERNMENT and
POLITICS:
United States 3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
Comparative 3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
HISTORY:
United States History 3 HIST 202A (4) OR
HIST 202B (4) 5
4, 5 HIST 202A (4) and
HIST 202B 1
European History 3 HIST 110A (4) 5
4, 5 HIST 110A (4) and
HIST 110B OR
HIST 110C (4) 1
LATIN:
Literature - Vergil *3 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
4 LATN 100C (4) 5
5 LATN 100C (4) and
LATN 222 (4) 1
MATHEMATICS:
Calculus AB 3, 4 MATH 206 (4) 5
5 MATH 206 (4) and
MATH 207 (4) 1
Calculus BC 3 MATH 206 (4) 5
4, 5 MATH 206 (4) and
MATH 207 (4)
OR MATH 242 (4) 1
Statistics: 3 MATH 109 5
4 or 5 MATH 109 and 274 1
MUSIC THEORY: 3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
PHYSICS:
Physics B
Physics C
3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
Non-Physics Majors 3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
Physics and Engr
Majors
3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
PSYCHOLOGY: 3, 4, 5 Subj. to Dept. Rec.
SPANISH:
Spanish Language *3 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
4 SPAN 200A (4) OR
SPAN 205A (4) 5
5 SPAN 200BC (8) OR
SPAN 205AB (8) 1
Spanish Literature *3 NO Modern language
Course Credit 9
4 **Modern language 399
(4)
5
5 **Modern language 399
(8)
1
Japanese *3 NO Modern Language
Course Credit
4 JAPN 200A 5
5 JAPN 200B & C 1
Chinese *3 NO Modern Language
Course Credit
4 CHIN 200A 5
5 CHIN 200B & C 1
*Effective Fall Quarter 1994, a score of “3” on a language or
literature AP exam
ination does not receive any course credit.
Transfer of Credit Earned by Examination
Credit earned by examination at another accredited institution
is accepted upon transfer if the units have been accepted by
the previous institution as equivalent to specific courses and
are not in violation of any other regulation.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Credit is awarded for successful performance in certain
examinations of the College Level Examination Program. Four
quarter units may be earned in any of the following
examinations, with passing scores as indicated.
Name of Examination Minimum Passing Score
College Algebra-Trigonometry ............................................49
Calculus with Elementary Functions ...................................51
General Chemistry ..............................................................48
CEEB Advanced Placement Program Examinations ....3, 4, 5
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Credit for one examination in mathematics may be applied to
the mathematics requirement of the general education
program. Credit for additional examinations is allocated to
electives; acceptance for major, minor, or prerequisite use is
granted on approval of the appropriate academic department
or division.
American Chemical Society Examination
Students may earn four quarter units of credit by achieving a
score at the 50th or higher percentile on the General Chemistry
examination offered as part of the American Chemical Society
Cooperative Examination Program.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission Requirements
Desirable Student Qualifications
To gain maximum benefit from postbaccalaureate or graduate
study, students should possess the following:
* Sufficient knowledge and understanding of their chosen field
of study to pursue it effectively at an advanced level.
* Basic techniques, skills, and methods necessary for
research investigation and other practical applications of
know
ledge.
* Sufficient maturity and intellectual curiosity to pursue
independent study and learning beyond regular assignments.
* Achievements, aptitudes, and abilities at superior levels to
ensure scholarly performance considerably above the
average.
Responsibility of the Student
Responsibility for meeting all requirements and following all
procedures by the published deadlines rests with the student.
In extraordinary circumstances, exceptions to requirements for
graduate study established by departments/divisions, colleges,
and the university may be granted.
Admission Requirements
Graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants may apply for a
degree objective, a credential or certificate objective, or may
have no program objective. Depending on the objective, the
CSU will consider an application for admission as follows:
General Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and
postbaccalaureate studies at a California State University
campus are in accordance with University regulations as well
as Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, of the California Code of
Regulations. Specifically, a student shall at the time of
enrollment:
1.) have completed a four-year college course of study and
hold an acceptable baccalaureate from an institution
accredited by a regional accrediting association, or have
completed equivalent academic preparation as
determined by the appropriate campus authorities.
2.) be in good academic standing at the last college or
university attended.
3.) have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5
(A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units
attempted; and
4.) satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and
other standards for graduate study, including qualifying
examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may
prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make
exceptions to these criteria.
Students who meet the minimum requirements for
graduate
and postbaccalaureate studies may be considered for
admission in one of the four following categories:
Postbaccalaureate Unclassified
To enroll in graduate courses for professional or personal
growth, applicants must be admitted as postbaccalaureate
unclassified students. By meeting the general requirements,
applicants are eligible for admission as postbaccalaureate
unclassified students. Some departments may restrict
enrollment of unclassified students because of heavy
enrollment pressure. Admission in this status does not
constitute admission to, or assurance of consideration for
admission to, any graduate degree or credential program; or
Postbaccalaureate Classified
E.g. admission to an education credential program – Persons
wishing to enroll in a credential or certificate program, will be
required to satisfy additional professional, personal, scholastic,
and other standards, including qualifying examinations,
prescribed by the campus; or
Graduate Conditionally Classified
Applicants may be admitted to a graduate degree program in
this category if, in the opinion of appropriate campus authority,
deficiencies may be remedied by additional preparation; or
Graduate Classified
To pursue a graduate degree, applicants are required to fulfill
all of the professional, personal, scholastic, and other
standards, including qualifying examinations, prescribed by the
campus.
Admission to a California State University campus with
conditionally classified standing does not constitute full
admission to graduate degree curricula. Also, individual
colleges and departments or divisions may have additional
requirements which students must fulfill before they may be
fully accepted into degree, credential, and certificate programs
at Cal State L.A.
Most applicants are initially admitted to Cal State L.A. in
conditionally classified standing. Those who meet all
requirements for any other category may achieve such
standing before their first quarter of enrollment. Applicants not
regularly admissible may petition for admission by special
action as described later in this chapter.
Additional general procedures and regulations that apply to all
applicants, graduate and undergraduate, are described earlier
in this chapter.
Special Action Admissions
In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to
admission criteria and grant admission by special action. For
special action admission, applicants who were in good standing
at the last college attended, but who do not meet the mandated
admission requirements may petition for admission by special
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action if acceptable alternative evidence exists that they
possess sufficient academic, professional, and other potential
pertinent to their proposed graduate objective. Special action
admission may be granted by the appropriate college graduate
dean upon recommendation of both the proposed major
department or division and college graduate studies committee
for any of the following three reasons:
1. Applicants Who Lack Minimum Required Grade Point
Average
Students admitted by special action to pursue a master’s
degree program will be admitted to conditionally classified
graduate status and must complete specific prerequisites and a
minimum of 14 units of qualifying courses specified by the
major department or division and college graduate dean with a
minimum B (3.0 on a scale in which A = 4.0) grade point
average, as specified under Requirements for Classified
Graduate Standing later in this chapter. Students admitted to
pursue a nondegree program (e.g., credential, certificate) must
complete special requirements as designated by the major
department or division and college graduate dean.
2. Graduates of Unaccredited Institutions
A degree from an unaccredited college is not recognized for
admission in graduate standing. Graduates of such institutions
may be admitted in undergraduate standing if course work
completed is deemed acceptable and meets undergraduate
admission requirements, and may be granted
postbaccalaureate or graduate standing upon satisfaction of
the following conditions:
• Meet the minimum University, college, and department or
division requirements for admission to classified graduate
standing in a degree program.
• Complete a minimum of four upper division courses (at
least 14 quarter units), specified in advance by the
proposed major department or division, with a grade point
average of at least B (3.0). These courses may not be
500 level. Upon recommendation of the
department/division/school and the college graduate
dean, 400-level qualifying courses may be applied to the
master’s degree program.
• Receive the written recommendation of the department or
division in which the degree is sought and of the
appropriate college graduate dean.
• An applicant with a bachelor’s degree from an
unaccredited institution and a master’s degree from an
accredited institution may be admitted as a regular
postbaccalaureate or graduate student, assuming that all
other requirements have been met and that appropriate
approvals have occurred.
3. Graduates of Specialized or Professional Schools
Graduates of specialized or professional schools that are
professionally accredited are admitted in conditionally classified
graduate status. They may be granted classified graduate
standing by satisfying the following conditions:
• Meet the minimum University, college, and department or
division requirements for admission to classified graduate
standing in a degree program.
• Complete a minimum of four upper division qualifying
courses (at least 14 quarter units), specified in advance
by the proposed major department or division, with a
grade point average of at least B (3.0). After they have
completed their faculty-approved list of qualifying courses,
students may not add any additional courses, nor may
they repeat any of the qualifying courses, to raise their
grade point average.
•
Receive the written recommendation of the department or
division in which the degree is sought and of the
appropriate College graduate dean.
International (Foreign)
Student Admission Requirements
The CSU must assess the academic preparation of foreign
students. For this purpose, “foreign students” include those
who hold U.S. temporary visas as students, exchange visitors,
or in other nonimmigrant classifications.
The CSU uses separate requirements and application filing
dates in the admission of “foreign students.” Verification of
English proficiency (see the section on TOEFL Requirement for
undergraduate applicants), financial resources, and academic
performance are each important considerations for admission.
Academic records from foreign institutions must be on file at
least [insert campus deadline for document submission] for the
first term and, if not in English, must be accompanied by
certified English translations.
Priority in admission is given to residents of California. There is
little likelihood of nonresident applicants, including international
students, being admitted either to impacted majors or to those
majors or programs with limited openings.
For admission in postbaccalaureate or graduate standing,
foreign applicants must fulfill the following minimum
requirements:
• Have completed a four-year college course of study and
hold an acceptable baccalaureate, or its equivalent, from
an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (A=4.0) in the
last 90 attempted quarter units equal to that required for
admission to classified graduate standing. (The entire
quarter or semester in which the 90 quarter [60 semester]
units began will be used in this calculation.)
• Have approval of the academic department or division
that offers the desired degree program.
International students should contact International Programs
and Services for information
about housing, financial
assistance, and related matters.
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Applications Procedures
All graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants (e.g., joint PhD
and EdD applicants, master’s degree applicants, those seeking
educational credentials, and holders of baccalaureate degrees
interested in taking courses for personal or professional
growth) must file a complete graduate application as described
in the graduate and postbaccalaureate admission materials at
www.csumentor.edu
. Applicants seeking a second bachelor’s
degree should submit the undergraduate application for
admission. Applicants who completed undergraduate degree
requirements and graduated the preceding term are also
required to complete and submit an application and the $55
nonrefundable application fee. Since applicants for
postbaccalaureate programs may be limited to the choice of a
single campus on each application, re-routing to alternate
campuses or later changes of campus choice are not
guaranteed. To be assured of initial consideration by more than
one campus, it is necessary to submit separate applications
(including fees) to each. Applications submitted by way of
www.csumentor.edu
are preferable. An electronic version of
the CSU graduate application is available on the World Wide
Web at http://www.csumentor.edu
. Application forms may also
be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office or the
Admissions Office of any California State University campus.
The CSU uses separate requirements and application filing
dates in the admission of international (visa) students. For
these purposes, international (visa) students are residents of a
country other than the United States or who hold visas as
students, exchange visitors, or other nonimmigrant
classifications.
Some academic departments/divisions require applications to
their respective graduate programs in addition to the University
admission application and may have earlier deadlines than the
University admission application deadline. Applicants should
contact individual departments/divisions for further information
or refer to individual programs later in this catalog.
Students accepted at Cal State L.A. for postbaccalaureate or
graduate study must enroll in the quarter for which application
was made. Applicants who do not register for the quarter for
which they have been accepted will have their admission
canceled; see “Reapplication After Failure to Enroll” earlier in
this chapter. The application fee may not be transferred or
used to apply to another term.
Application Filing Periods
Terms in 2007-2008 Applications
First Accepted
Initial Filing
Period
Summer Quarter 2007 Feb. 1, 2007 February 1-28,
2007
Fall Quarter 2007 Oct. 1, 2006 October 1-
November 30,
2006
Winter Quarter 2008 June 1, 2007 June 1-30,
2007
Spring Quarter 2008 Aug. 1, 2007 August 1-31,
2007
Terms in 2008-2009 Applications
First Accepted
Initial Filing
Period
Summer Quarter 2008 Feb. 1, 2008 February 1-28,
2008
Fall Quarter 2008 Oct. 1, 2007 October 1-
November 30,
2007
Winter Quarter 2009 June 1, 2008 June 1-30, 2008
Spring Quarter 2009 Aug. 1, 2008 August 1-31,
2008
Terms in 2009-2010 Applications
First Accepted
Initial Filing
Period
Summer Quarter 2009 Feb. 1, 2009 February 1-28,
2009
Fall Quarter 2009 Oct. 1, 2008 October 1-
November 30,
2008
Winter Quarter 2010 June 1, 2009 June 1-30, 2009
Spring Quarter 2010 Aug. 1, 2009 August 1-31,
2009
Filing Period Duration
Each non-impacted campus accepts applications until capacities
are reached. Many campuses limit undergraduate admission in an
enrollment category due to overall enrollment limits. If applying
after the initial filing period, consult the campus admission office
for current information. Similar information is conveniently
available at http://www.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.asp
Application filing periods for International (Visa)
Applicants
Application filing periods for international (visa) applicants differ
from those for domestic applicants because of additional time
required in evaluating records and preparing necessary
documents for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services (BCIS). The filing periods are established as follows:
Quarter.............................................. Application Filing Period
Fall Quarter........................................................October 1–30
Winter Quarter ........................................................June 1–30
Spring Quarter .................................................... August 1–31
The Admissions Officer may waive this advance application
requirement if circumstances warrant. In addition to the
academic requirements outlined below, international students
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must have competence in the English language, financial
resources adequate to provide for all expenses during their
period of study at Cal State L.A., and must be in good health.
Application Acknowledgment
On-time applicants may expect to receive an acknowledgment
from their first choice campus within one to two weeks of filing
the application. The notice may also include a request that
additional records be submitted necessary for the campus to
evaluate academic qualifications. Applicants may be assured of
admission if the evaluation of relevant qualifications indicates
that applicants meet CSU admission requirements and campus
requirements for admission to an impacted program. An offer
of admission is not transferable to another term or to another
campus.
Transcript Requirements
Applicants with either a degree or credential objective must
request that two copies of official transcripts be sent directly to
the University from all colleges and universities previously
attended, even if no course work was completed. Transcripts
from within the U.S. must be received at least 30 days before
the first day of the term to which the applicant applies.
Documents from outside the U.S. must be received at least 60
days before the first day of the term to which the applicant
applies. Processing of applications cannot be guaranteed
unless all required documents are received during the
designated application period.
All transcripts become University property and will not be
released or copied except for students that request that their
application be redirected to another CSU campus. Transcripts
are retained for one year for applicants who do not enroll in the
quarter of application or who send transcripts but do not file an
application.
Official transcripts are documents issued no longer than two
years ago, and received in an envelope sealed by the issuing
institution. For initial advisement purposes, students are
recommended to bring their own set of transcripts.
Graduate-Postbaccalaureate (TOEFL)
Requirement
All graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants, regardless of
citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose
preparatory education was principally in a language other than
English must demonstrate competence in English. Those who
do not possess a bachelor’s degree from a postsecondary
institution where English is the principal language of instruction
must receive a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213 on the
computer-based TOEFL, 79 internet-based TOEFL. Some
programs require a higher score. Those who plan to pursue an
M.A. degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of
600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test,
100 internet-based TOEFL.
In exceptional cases, the Director of University Admissions
may waive the TOEFL score requirement if recommended by
the applicant’s proposed major department or division and the
college graduate dean. Variation from the minimum TOEFL
score will be considered only for applicants with a B (3.0) grade
point average as evaluated by the University Admissions Office
and whose TOEFL score is not more than ten points below 550
on the paper-based test, 6 points below 213 on the computer-
based test, or 3 points below 79 on the internet-based test.
This consideration does not apply to applicants who are
pursuing a M.A. degree in Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL).
Some CSU campuses may use alternative methods for
assessing fluency in English.
To obtain TOEFL registration materials, locations and test
dates, write to:
Educational Testing Service
P. O. Box 6154
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151
www.toefl.org
You also may contact the U. S. embassy in your country for
TOEFL information. Request that your TOEFL test results be
sent directly to California State University, Los Angeles
(institution code 4399).
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Student Services and Financial Aid
Career Development Center
Center for Student Financial Aid
Scholarships
New Student Orientation Programs
Educational Participation in Communities (EPIC)
Early Entrance Program (EEP)
University-Testing, Writing and Tutorial Centers
University Learning Services
Student Health Services
Other Services and Programs
Student Housing — Living on Campus
University-Student Union
Veterans’ Services
Children of Disabled Veterans
Student Activities — Special Interest Groups
Student Publications
Theatrical Productions
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F
aculty and professional staff provide education-related
services for students within several centers and offices. These
include the University Academic Advisement Center, the
University Tutorial Center, the University Testing Center, the
University Writing Center, the Career Development Center, the
Student Health Center, the Center for Student Financial Aid,
the Office for Students with Disabilities, and the offices of
Admissions and University Outreach, International Student
Services, and Housing and Residence Life. Additional services
are provided by various areas of the campus. In addition, many
departments, divisions, and colleges offer students
opportunities for involvement in campus life.
Career Development Center
General Information
Home Page: www.calstatela.edu/univ/cdc
Hours of Operation:
Mon./Thurs. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Appointments/Information (323) 343-3237
Student Employment (323) 343-3277
On-Campus Interviews (323) 343-3276
Students are required to show a valid Cal State L.A. Student
I.D.to receive career services. Cal State L.A. graduates are
entitled to an additional quarter of free access to Career Center
services. After that, an Alumni Card must be shown in order to
receive career services.
Career Counseling
Choosing an academic major and investigating career options
(including graduate programs and professional schools) are
important career planning steps. Integrating all of the details of
a job search is an important career placement procedure.
Professional career counselors are available by appointment
and on a limited walk-in basis for individual consultation about
these issues.
UNIV 298
UNIV 298, Introduction to Cooperative Education, is a 2-unit
course (graded CR/NC) that is offered in conjunction with
Cooperative Education. UNIV 298 assists students with
relating their major to careers and developing and preparing for
work opportunities directly related to their major. This
interactive class helps students develop their full potential and
provides career planning tools to translate academic training
into a satisfying career. UNIV 298 is offered each quarter, and
students can register through STAR or GET.
Workshops
A variety of workshops is offered to assist students in their
career planning and job search. Workshops address such
topics as choosing a major, interview techniques, resumé
writing, and job search strategies. A workshop schedule may
be obtained through the Career Center Website or by visiting
the Career Center at the beginning of each quarter.
Career Development Resources
Career Assessment Instruments
The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) and the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI) are offered by individual appointment. A small
fee is charged for each instrument.
Computer-Assisted Guidance
CHOICES
This computer-assisted career assessment program focuses
on interests, experiences, and work-related values. It provides
job titles, descriptions, employment outlook information, and
information about colleges and universities across the U.S.
WinWay Resume is a program that automates the entire
resume writing process, from overall format to job specific
content.
Perfect Interview is an interactive program that provides mock
interviews. A webcam records student responses to an
interviewer’s questions. Students can view their responses
and see a pre-recorded sample of an expert response.
Career Resource Library
The Center maintains a comprehensive collection of books,
directories, binders, and videos on the following topics:
• Academic majors and careers
• Interviewing techniques, resume and cover letter writing,
job search strategies.
• Salary surveys and labor statistics.
• Job search books for special populations.
• Graduate and professional programs
• Company profiles
• Civil service positions
The library also features computers for students to use for
career-related purposes.
Student Employment
Student Employment offers a valuable service for students who
seek part-time employment. There are two types of programs
on campus:
Student Assistant:
Students are employed to assist faculty and staff on a part-time
basis, maximum of 20 hours per week, in many offices of the
University. Students may consult the Student Employment Unit
for information.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program:
The Federal Work-Study program is intended to increase part-
time employment opportunities and to assist financially-eligible
students. Determination of eligibility for FWS awards is made
by the Center for Student Financial Aid, Student Affairs 124.
Job openings are listed on display boards in the Career Center
and online.
Off-Campus Federal Work-Study:
Off-Campus employment through the Federal Work-Study
program offers an exciting work experience that combines paid
community service with active learning, for qualified students.
Current openings are listed online and in the Career Center.
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Other Programs
Job Referral:
Through the Job Referral program, a wide range of vacancies
in business, industry, civil service, and education is made
available to the campus community. Job vacancies are
accessible online and are also listed in the Career Center daily.
Internships/Cooperative Education:
Internships may be paid or unpaid and offer students hands-on
experience in their major discipline. Cooperative Education
positions are internships that enable students, with
department/division approval, to earn elective credit toward an
academic major or minor. Current listings are available in the
Career Center.
On-Campus Interviews
The Career Center coordinates interviews for seniors and
recent graduates with representatives of business, industry,
education and government agencies. Interviews for entry level
career positions take place in the Career Center in the fall and
spring.
Career/Job Fairs
Each year, more than 200 employers visit the campus during
the fall and spring quarters to participate in the Career/Job
Fairs. The representatives are interested in students from a
variety of majors and a wide range of experiences.
The Teacher Job Fair, a career and interview fair for teaching
credential students, is held each March.
Alumni Program
Any person who joins the CSULA Alumni Association is
entitled to use most Career Center services. An annual
fee is charged for membership. Services include:
• Job listings in the Career Center and online
•
Use of the Career Resource Library
• Individual appointments with a career counselor
• Participation in workshops and career information
programs
• Use of computer-assisted programs
• Participation in on-campus interviews, limited to a space-
available basis (Cal State L.A. graduates only)
• Attendance at all Career/Job Fairs
Center for Student Financial Aid
The Center for Student Financial Aid, located in Student Affairs
124, assists students find resources to finance their education
at Cal State L.A. The center administers a variety of federal
and state grants, scholarships, work, and loan programs. The
center is open Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m., and Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
To apply for financial assistance, students must submit a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Department
of Education processing center. Information submitted is
evaluated to determine financial aid eligibility. Students is
encouraged to apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. or may
obtain this form at the Center for Student Financial Aid, at any
college financial aid office, in high school guidance offices, and
local libraries. Applicants are notified by email or mail about
their eligibility for financial aid.
Financial Aid Programs
Students who submit a completed FAFSA are considered for
the following types of financial aid:
Grants
Federal, state, or institutional funds that do not have to be
repaid.
Loans
Federally-guaranteed student loans with low interest rates that
students must begin repaying six months after they graduate or
drop below half-time status.
Employment
On and off-campus student work opportunities offered by the
Federal Work-Study Program. The Career Development
Center assists in job placement.
Need Analysis and Eligibility
Aid eligibility is determined from information submitted on the
FAFSA. A Federally mandated formula is used to determine
the expected family contribution from students and their
families. The difference between the cost of education and the
expected family contribution constitutes financial need.
Summer Funding
Financial aid (grants, loans and work-study) is available to
eligible students for Summer Quarter attendance.
To learn more about financial aid at Cal State L.A., visit the
Website: www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid.
Scholarships
There are over 300 scholarships available to students who are
currently attending Cal State L.A. Available scholarships have
a wide variety of criteria, and many are for new and continuing
undergraduate, graduate and certificate students enrolled with
the University. Scholarships are based on such criteria as
academic major, academic achievement, campus and/or
community participation, financial need, or a variety of other
purposes. Some scholarships will provide funding for student
fees; others will support the cost of books, transportation and
living expenses. The President’s Scholars Program offers
special renewable scholarships to new high achieving students.
Students who wish to be considered for all institutional
scholarships for which they are qualified should file one (1)
General Scholarship Application and have one (1) letter of
recommendation. The application and letter should be
submitted to the Center for Student Financial Aid, Student
Affairs 124. The submission deadline for new students is in
March. The deadline for continuing students is in April.
For criteria and up-to-date scholarship listings, go to
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/on_campus.htm
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President's Scholars Program
Becoming a President's Scholar is the highest honor that an
incoming freshman can earn upon entering Cal State L.A. and
is the most prestigious award offered by the University.
Recipients receive $5,000 annually for a maximum of four
years based on continuous full-time enrollment and academic
performance.
Besides the scholarship, President's Scholars receive free on-
campus parking, free admission to on-campus cultural and
athletic events, priority registration, membership in the General
Education Honors Program and an annual reception with the
University President.
Applicants for the President's Scholars Program must be
entering freshmen who are California residents. The minimum
grade point average for consideration is 3.75 and the minimum
SAT I score is 1200. (ACT minimum is 27.)
Applicants are required to file a President's Scholars
application. The complete application includes a high school
transcript, a personal statement and a letter of
recommendation from the high school principal. For further
information contact the Office of the Special Assistant for
Student Affairs at (323) 343-3131.
New Student
Orientation Programs
All undergraduate students enrolling for the first time at Cal
State L.A. are required to attend an orientation to the University
prior to registering for classes for their first quarter of
attendance. Orientation programs are planned to introduce new
undergraduate and graduate students to Cal State L.A. The
programs are held shortly before new student registration; the
dates appear in the Schedule of Classes each quarter.
Participating students are welcomed by campus administrators
and student leaders, given valuable information by faculty
advisors, invited to participate in small group sessions with
trained student orientation leaders, and assisted in registering
for classes. More information is available by calling (323) 343-
3195, or at the University Orientation Website:
www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/orientation
Educational
Participation in Communities (EPIC)
EPIC is the University’s community service learning center.
EPIC encourages Cal State L.A. students to become involved
in off-campus community service and works with faculty to
support service learning courses. Students can gain valuable
experience and personal development through a wide range of
service opportunities and can also receive academic credit for
volunteer service by enrolling in Community Service 395, a
course offered by several departments. EPIC also coordinates
other community service initiative such as the America
Reads/America Counts tutorial program and the annual Toy
and Food Drive. For further information contact EPIC in the
lower level of the Career Center or call (323) 343-3380.
Early Entrance Program (EEP)
Cal State L.A.’s Early Entrance Program (EEP) serves highly
gifted students between the ages of 11 and 15 and a half, who
need the academic challenges of university coursework to
develop intellectually. The EEP provides the opportunity for
these highly gifted students to begin their college studies early
at CSULA and offers them support, guidance, counseling, and
a social environment necessary to prepare them for success at
the university level. EEP students are recruited through the
biannual Search for Exceptional Academic Achievement
(SEAA), utilizing the Washington Pre-College Test (WPCT).
Top scoring students are eligible to apply to EEP and must
complete a series of assessments including interviews with the
Director and staff and successful completion of a provisional
summer quarter of study. Some qualities of potential students
should include, but are not limited to, maturity, motivation and
need for academic acceleration.
A limited number of students are then admitted to the EEP
after recommendation by the Faculty Admission Committee
and final approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Regular meetings with EEP staff, participation in scheduled
activities and enrollment as a full-time, degree-seeking
undergraduate is required. EEP students are responsible for
tuition identical to other CSU students and are eligible for
financial aid and scholarship assistance. Upon admission,
EEP students are required to participate in the University’s
General Education Honors Program. For further information
please contact the EEP Office at (323) 343-2287, Fax (323)
343-5575 or visit www.calstatela.edu/academic/eep
.
Student Support Program
The Student Support Program (SSP) is designed to help low-
income, first generation, or disabled students. SSP provides 1-
unit study groups and 4-unit courses in reading and study
skills. Each of these groups and courses are linked to a
general education course, or remedial math or English course.
Counseling and advocacy for the needs of these students is
also provided. SSP is located in the Library, Palmer Wing
1040C, (323) 343-3965
University Testing Center
The University Testing Center provides testing services and
assistance important for incoming and continuing Cal State LA
students. Services range from administering standardized
state, national, and professional examinations, to offering
departmental placement exams in Math, Chemistry and
Nursing.
Some of the exams administered by the Center include the
American College Test (ACT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT),
Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE), Graduate Record
Exam (GRE), and the Medical College Admissions Test
(MCAT). All incoming undergraduates who are required to take
the English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level
Mathematics (ELM) test after admission may register for one of
the nine exam dates offered every year. The testing dates are
available at the Testing Center or on the university website at
www.calstatela.edu/centers/testctr
. The Center also has
information bulletins available for students on many national
and local testing programs.
The Testing Center provides students with information specific
to university registration holds related to the EPT, ELM and the
WPE. The Testing Center is the office responsible for
enforcing registration holds for students who are out of
compliance with these requirements. Students who have a
current EPT, ELM or WPE hold should contact the
University Testing Center for information and assistance.
The University Testing Center is located in the JFK Library,
Palmer Wing, Room 2098. For more information, please call
(323) 343-3160.
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University Learning Services
Academic Advisement Center
The University Academic Advisement Center, located in the
Library, Palmer Wing 1040A, provides academic advisement
and other related services for undergraduate students who
have not declared a major. Special attention is given to general
education, introduction to higher education courses (UNIV 101
and UNIV 301), electives, and selection of an academic major.
Walk-in requests are honored, depending on staff availability,
but students are encouraged to make an appointment by
calling the center at (323) 343-3150.
University Tutorial Center
The University Tutorial Center, located in the Library, Palmer
Wing 1039, offers individual and group tutoring for many
general education and other undergraduate courses. Trained
peer tutors guide and assist students to develop content area
knowledge and skills.
The University Tutorial Center also offers study skills
workshops that cover such topics as time management, note-
taking, textbook reading, and test-taking to guide and assist
students to become confident, effective, independent learners.
For more information, call (323) 343-3971.
University Writing Center
The University Writing Center (UWC), located in the Library,
Palmer Wing 2097, provides individual and group tutoring,
writing workshops, and other services to meet the writing
needs of undergraduate and graduate Cal State L.A. students.
Writing tutors are trained to provide constructive feedback and
to assist students in recognizing and overcoming their writing
problems. Tutors help students to plan, revise, and find
patterns of error within their essays. Writing workshops are
offered on a variety of topics such as Organizing your Essay,
Research Writing, and Timed Essay Writing.
The Center also provides Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE) services for students, including orientation meetings,
WPE preparation workshops, and tutoring. WPE consultants
are available to meet with students who have previously taken
the WPE, but have not passed. Consultants will review the
students’ exam essays and provide strategies and
recommendations. Students with a WPE-related registration
hold should call the Writing Center for information about a
WPE contract.
The Center offers Conversation Groups for students whose
first language is not English. These casual conversation
groups meet at various times throughout the week, are staffed
by UWC tutors, and provide students with an excellent
opportunity to practice their English conversation skills in an
informal setting.
Computers are available to students who use the services of
the UWC. However, all students must have a campus NIS
account to access any computer station.
The University Writing Center is open to all Cal State L.A.
students. For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call (323) 343-5350 or visit our Website at
http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/write_cn/.
Student Health Services
Medical Services
The Student Health Center (SHC) offers a full array of medical
services including general medicine, family planning, physical
examinations, pharmacy, x-ray, laboratory, health education,
dental care, chiropractic, and optometry. Many services are
offered without charge. The SHC also provides immunizations
such as those required for admission to Cal State L.A.
The center is open Monday–Friday. For more information or to
make an appointment, call (323) 343-3300.
Students who have a severe illness that requires
hospitalization are referred to private or community facilities.
Because on-campus services may not meet students’ year-
round health needs, enrollment in a program of supplemental
health insurance is recommended. Information about the
campus-sponsored program is available at the Student Health
Center.
Personal Counseling
The Counseling Center in the SHC provides individual and
group counseling for concerns such as depression, personal
adjustment, relationship issues, coping with stress, and
clarifying goals. Counseling can help students make the most
of their education by fostering personal growth and mental
health. The center is a place where individuals can explore
their feelings, values, and concerns with a trained professional
in an atmosphere of understanding and confidentiality.
Students can make appointments by calling (323) 343-3302.
Other Services and Programs
Child Development Center
The Anna Bing Arnold Child Care Center provides part-time
and full-time day care at a nominal cost for children ages two to
five years whose parents are Cal State L.A. students, staff, or
faculty members. The center is located at 2300 Levanda St. in
Los Angeles, adjacent to the campus. The attractive,
residential style building with a large, fully fenced yard was
designed to serve as a learning environment for Cal State L.A.
students as well as for children. For applications and
information, call (323) 343-2470.
Extended Education
Extended Education administers Extension programs, Special
Sessions, Professional Development, Open University, the
English Language Program (ELP), and External Degree
programs. Refer to the chapter in this catalog titled The
University for additional information.
International Programs and Services (IPS)
The University’s excellent academic programs attract
international (visa) students from around the world.
International Programs and Services (IPS) provides assistance
in admission, orientation, and counseling to all international
students and scholars, permanent resident alien students, and
refugees. Students interested in organizing national or cultural
clubs may obtain support and guidance from IPS. The
professional staff offers advising for educational, social, or
personal problems. IPS provides assistance and guidance to
students who wish to obtain practical training and to maintain
compliance with U.S. immigration requirements. The IPS staff
treats student concerns with confidentiality. Everyone is
welcome to visit the office in Administration 127. For more
information, call (323) 343-3170.
International Student
and Scholar Advising Services
Provides assistance to visa students and scholars in such
areas as academic and cultural adjustment and social and
recreational activities.
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Immigration Counseling Services
Provides assistance to visa students, foreign scholars, and
foreign faculty with visa issuance (F, H, and J visas, etc.),
maintenance of student status, and matters that involve the
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (BCIS).
Opportunities to Study at Other Universities
in the U.S. and Abroad
The National Student Exchange (NSE) program offers students
an opportunity to study at more than 190 state universities
throughout the U.S. and Canada. The period of study may
range from one quarter to one academic year. The California
State University International Programs (IP) provides the
opportunity to study for an academic year at top universities in
numerous countries. International Programs and Services
(Admin. 127) offers information about short-term study
opportunities in other countries, Fulbright and Rotary
fellowships, internships, volunteer programs, and short-term
work opportunities abroad. Academic credit is available for
study through NSE and for study abroad. Financial aid may be
applied to the NSE and study abroad. Many programs cost little
more than studying at Cal State L.A. For more information
about these programs, visit Administration 127, call (323) 343-
3170, or refer to the International Programs section in the
chapter titled The University.
Special Programs and Services
Services include the administration of the Southern
California/Northern Argentina chapter of the Partners of the
Americas and the provision of consulting services to education,
government, business, and industry about international
education and intercultural communication matters.
Office for Students with Disabilities
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides
services designed to enhance the educational and social
experience of students with disabilities. Students with verified
permanent disabilities are provided appropriate disability-
related services from the following list:
• Admission requirement information
• Orientation to OSD services
• Priority registration for classes
• Program change assistance
• Disabled parking
• Liaison to the State Department of Rehabilitation
• Referrals to on- and off-campus resources
• Diagnostic assessment of learning disabilities
• Referral to on-campus computer labs that have adaptive
equipment
• Disability management counseling
• Test-taking accommodations
• Note takers
• Readers
• Tutoring by referral
• Interpreters (sign language and oral)
• Real-time captioning
• Test proctors
• Lab assistants
In addition to these services, OSD lends the following
equipment to students with disabilities:
• Special tape recorders for students who are blind or have
learning disabilities (limited number)
• Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)
• FM amplification systems for the deaf/hearing impaired
Adapted Technology Program
The Adaptive Technology Program provides students
alternative access to electronic information and computer
technology, including orientation and training. The program
provides campus-wide support for the libraries, academic
technology services, and all academic departments and
divisions. The program has a lab of twelve computers in Library
South Palmer Wing room 1080. The program provides training
and support on standard software, voice-input systems, screen
readers, enlargement software, Braille translation and printing,
CCTV’s, book-reading equipment, and other educational aids.
The Office for Students with Disabilities is located in Student
Affairs 115, (323) 343-3140 (TDD 343-3139), fax (323) 343-
6429.
Student Housing - Living on Campus
Cal State L.A.’s resident apartments offer an excellent “home
away from home” for students who choose to live on campus.
All of the 132 two-bedroom and 60 four-bedroom apartments
are furnished, including carpeting and blinds, air conditioning,
stoves, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. Students may
relax in two community centers. The complex also offers a
recreation/games room, a large TV lounge, a computer lab, a
weight room, and laundry facilities. Basketball and volleyball
courts are equipped with lights for evening use. Parking is
available in a specially designated, well-lit parking area. Live-in
staff members help residents build and maintain a sense of
community. Resident assistants provide both educational and
social programs to create a well-rounded experience for
students who live in on-campus housing.
Students may consider several options when they decide to
live on campus.
Theme Areas
The Neighborhood. The Neighborhood is home to graduate
and nontraditional students. This area of the community has a
24-hour quiet policy.
First Year House. All freshmen begin their residential
experience in the First Year House. This is the place to
become acclimated to the University community through a
focus on academic success and leadership development.
ACLP/International House. The ACLP/International House is
home to students who are enrolled in the American Culture and
Language Program (ACLP) offered through the Office of
Extended Education. This house brings students of different
cultures and nationalities together in the context of daily living.
Programs offered in this area are focused on cultural exchange
and English language practice.
Wellness/Substance Free House. The Wellness House
brings together students of all ages who are interested in
maintaining their physical well being and a healthy lifestyle.
Programs offered in this area promote wellness and healthy living.
Community Living
The Village. The Village is home to students, in double
occupancy, who enjoy community living, but have chosen not
to be a part of a theme area.
Quiet House. The Quiet House is a community of
undergraduate students. The area emphasizes quiet living and
an opportunity for concentrated study.
For more information, call Housing Services at (323) 343-4800
or visit the Website: www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing/.
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University-Student Union
The University-Student Union (U-SU), (323) 343-2450, is the
focal point of extracurricular interaction for the University
community. Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and invited guests
participate in social, cultural, recreational, and educational
activities. In temporary quarters until a new University Student
Union is built, the Union offers information services, lounge and
study areas, and employment opportunities, as well as student
activities and special events.
Board of Directors
The University-Student Union Board of Directors, which
comprises 13 voting members including seven students,
establishes policy and governance and develops administrative
policies that affect the management of the building. The board
conducts much of its work through a committee structure that
includes fiscal, personnel, space allocation and building usage,
student programs and executive committees. Meetings are
open to the public, and attendance is encouraged.
Union Reservations
This office coordinates all nonacademic scheduling of campus
facilities for on- and off-campus groups, clubs and
organizations. Meeting rooms, conference facilities, audio-
visual media equipment, and parking for conferences, retreats,
receptions, and social events can be reserved through this
office.
Cross Cultural Centers
The mission of the Cross Cultural Centers at California State
University, Los Angeles is to encourage student learning as
well as foster an inclusive campus community that challenges
racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, and other forms of
oppression. With a commitment to social justice and
increasing cross-cultural awareness, the CCC offers a wide
variety of programs and services that explore the shared and
unique experiences, histories, and heritages of our diverse
community.
The Cross Cultural Centers consist of four resource centers:
Women’s Resource Center, founded in 1976; Pan African
Student Resource Center, founded in 1990; Asian Pacific
American Resource Center, founded in 1993; and Chicana/o
Latina/o Student Resource Center, founded in 1993. Contact
the Cross Cultural Centers at (323) 343-5001.
University Bookstore
The University Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble College
Stores, Inc., and under the auspices of the University Auxiliary
Services, Inc., is located on the first and second floors in the
east structure of the Golden Eagle Building. Textbooks, course
packs, general books, software, study aids, Cal State L.A.
clothing, school supplies, and gift items are available. Also
located within the Bookstore is a convenience store that offers
a selection of grab & go food, beverage and sundry items.
Center for Student Development and
Programs
The Center for Student Development and Programs serves as
a hub for student involvement and programs, adding to the
value of campus life at Cal State L.A. The Center is
responsible for Campus Programs and Activities; Student
Organizations; Fraternities and Sororities; and Student
Leadership Initiatives.
Over 150 programs are offered each year for Cal State L.A.
students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. A group of student
coordinators plan and promote a variety of events, including
the Yuma Native American Cultural Festival and Volunteer
Initiative, Mardi Gras, Spring Fling, musical entertainment,
comedy performances, lectures, workshops, and recreational
trips.
Cal State L.A. hosts over 100 student organizations that
address a variety of issues and plan hundreds of events each
year. The student organizations represent academic, cultural,
political, professional, religious and spiritual, service, social,
and recreational interests. Students are able to join an existing
organization or start one of their own.
Many programs are offered that allow students to explore and
enhance their leadership abilities including the Leader Project
and Leader to Leader. Lead NOW workshops and for-credit
classes, are offered throughout the year by the Center to serve
all leaders.
The Center is located on the lower level of King Hall. Please
feel free to contact the Center for Student Development and
Programs at 323-343-5110 or c[email protected].
Sororities and Fraternities
A traditional part of campus life for many Cal State L.A.
students is membership in Greek social organizations, which
offer the chance to meet new friends and participate in an
extensive program of activities. In addition to social functions,
these organizations are involved in various campus and
community projects and provide housing for a limited number
of their members.
Sororities Fraternities
Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Theta Pi
Delta Phi Sigma
Delta Sigma Chi Co-ed
Alpha Epsilon Omega
Beta Gamma Nu
Gamma Zeta Alpha
Phi Sigma Kappa
Fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Delta Zeta Sigma Lambda Beta
Kappa Zeta Phi Sigma Nu
Lambda Theta Alpha Phi Beta Sigma
Lambda Theta Nu
Zeta Phi Beta
Veterans’ Services
Cal State L.A. is approved for the training of veterans of the
military services and their dependents under educational
assistance programs established by the state and federal
governments. Authorization for training under all federal bills
must be obtained from the Veterans Administration through its
regional office at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
90024. Veterans with no prior training under the G.I. bills are
urged to request their letter of eligibility at least two months
before enrolling. Those transferring from another school should
submit their transfer request at least one month before
enrolling.
The Veterans’ Services Office, located in Administration 146,
(323) 343-3940, provides enrollment certification for financial
benefits and serves as a liaison between the University and the
VA regional office for benefit payments and advisement about
current benefits. Information about changes in legislative
regulations and procedures also is available.
Children of Disabled Veterans
Students who qualify as children of certain disabled veterans of
U.S. military services may be exempted from paying any
student services portion of the registration fees, according to
the California Education Code. Information about eligibility
requirements and applications for waiver of these fees are
available in the Office of Veterans’ Services.
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Student Activities –
Special Interest Groups
Art Exhibitions
This facility is the largest art exhibition space available for
students on campus. We present an Undergraduate Art
Exhibition, Senior Project Exhibitions, 6 to 12 MA/MFA Thesis
Exhibitions and exhibitions of work by professional artists.
In
addition, lectures, musical events and poetry readings, as well
as other special events are scheduled in the gallery to increase
the reach of the visual arts to new audiences. The student-run
exhibition space, COMA Gallery, presents rotating exhibitions
of Cal State L.A. student artwork. All exhibitions are free and
open to the public.
Communication Activities
The program offers a rich array of professional activities. The
award winning Forensics team participates in debate and
individual events in prominent intercollegiate tournaments.
Students in Oral Interpretation and Performance Studies offer
frequent public presentations. Students produce the school
newspaper, the University Times, Students edit and help
produce Communication Scholars, the department’s annual
student scholarship showcase journal. Students may earn
credit for participation in these programs by enrolling in
appropriate activity courses in the Department of
Communication Studies.
Dance
The University Dance Ensemble and tours offer students
experiences in performing, choreographing, costume
designing, lighting, and composing sound /music for dance.
Performances vary in number each year and range from mini-
concerts, community tours, to full productions. Membership is
open to anyone who has a strong interest in dance theatre and
is able to fulfill the purposes and functions of the organization.
Students who participate must enroll in dance courses 480,
483, and 484 in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
Intramurals
The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science offers a
variable selection of intramural sports and activities for all men
and women at Cal State L.A. Opportunities range from varied
recreational interests to competitive intramural leagues.
Students may enroll for credit in an intramurals course, PE
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Literary Activities
The Department of English sponsors a variety of literary
activities open to the campus community, including creative
writing opportunities, a lecture and poetry series, student open-
mike readings, and a national scholarly organization. It also
engages in international literary partnerships including serving
as one of two American pilot sites of the British Council Writer
in Residence Program, and a newly established partnership
with University of London and co-sponsors literary events with
the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA).
The English Department publishes an annual student-edited
award-winning magazine, Statement Magazine, which
showcases student work from a variety of disciplines. Students
may register for ENGL 392 to receive academic credit to assist
with the production of Statement Magazine. The Dean’s Prize
in Poetry and the Dean’s Prize in Prose are awarded each year
to a distinguished selection in each genre appearing in
Statement Magazine.
The Department also sponsors the Henri Coulette Academy of
American Poets Prize in poetry given annually. The David L.
Kubal Memorial Lecture Series is designed to bring outstanding
scholars to lecture on campus. Recent Kubal Lecture Series
speakers have included Frederick Crews, Marjorie Perloff,
Helen Vendler, Sacvan Bercovitch, J. Hillis Miller, and X.J.
Kennedy. The annual Jean Burden Poetry Series event has
hosted such poets as Paul Zimmer, Howard Nemerov, Tess
Gallagher, Maxine Kumin, Lucille Clifton, Mark Strand, Diana
O’Hehir, Bruce Bond, Killarney Clary, Carolyn Kizer, Richard
Wilbur, Mary Oliver, Galway Kinnell, Harryette Mullen, Linton
Kwesi Johnson, Linda Pastan, and Rita Dove. In addition, the
Department is actively engaged in selecting speakers and
organizing events for the campus and the community
sponsored by the generous fund established by Virginia E.
Smith, Jean Burden and others to promote poetry and poetics
at Cal State L.A. A newly chartered Center for Contemporary
Poetry and Poetics sponsors a wider range of activities on
campus and in Los Angeles, including mentorships with the
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and the Chester
W. Nimitz Middle School. Partnerships with civic organizations
such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
and the Huntington Library, All-Ages Poetry Contest and
Performances. Participating poets in the recent past have
included Harryette Mullen, Garrett Hongo and Anthony Hecht.
Furthermore, the English Department is the home of the
American Literature Association (ALA), a national coalition of
author societies devoted to the study of American writers. The
ALA sponsors national and international conferences. The
English Department also sponsors the Creative Writing Club.
Open to students in all majors, the Creative Writing Club, which
is open to students in all majors.
Musical Events and Organizations
The Associated Students cooperates with the Department of
Music in offering an extensive program of musical events.
Students enroll for academic credit in music activity courses as
members of various performance organizations. Each
organization has a regular performance schedule and performs
several times each year both on and off campus. Some
concerts are held during the noon hour; others are scheduled
at night or on weekends. Membership is open to all students
who wish to participate. The Afro Latin Ensemble, Chamber
Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Orchestra, Vocal Jazz Ensemble,
and Opera Workshop require an audition. Music organizations
include:
Musical Organization Course No.
Brass Ensemble MUS 422
Chamber Music MUS 485
Chamber Singers MUS 425
Concert Choir MUS 326
Jazz Orchestra MUS 424-
01
Jazz Lab Band MUS 424-
02
Small Jazz Ensemble
Afro Latin Ensemble
MUS 427
New Music Ensemble MUS 428
Opera Workshop MUS 426
Percussion Ensemble : Orchestral
Percussion
Percussion Ensemble : Latin Percussion
MUS
423A
MUS
423B
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String Ensemble: Guitars MUS 420B
Symphonic Band MUS 320
Wind Ensemble MUS 322
Orchestral Performance and Practice MUS 321
Vocal Jazz Ensemble MUS 328
University Chorus MUS 327
International Choir MUS 329
Philosophy
Activities
The Department of Philosophy sponsors a colloquium series
that brings well known philosophers to campus. Students have
opportunities to interact informally with these speakers. A
student organization, the Philosophy Club, plans a variety of
events and students also edit a print journal of student writings,
Philosophy in Practice and receive credit for their work by
enrolling in PHIL 400.
Television, Film, and Media Studies
The Department of Communication Studies also offers
comprehensive programs in Journalism for print, broadcast,
cable, and internet, 2-D traditional Animation and a
comprehensive range of film and video production including
scriptwriting, television studio multi-camera production, field
video and film production, documentary, and post-production.
The program offers students experiences in professional film
festival competition through the CSU’s annual Media Arts
Festival, Cal State L.A.’s own annual student film and video
festival that is conceived, organized, and produced by
students, and the annual national showcase, Reel Rasquache
U.S. Latino Film Festival. The program offers students
filmmaking support competitively awarded through the
generous contributions of such professional organizations as
the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Women In Film.,
Students also participate in the CSU Media Internship program
in which students are matched and placed in high end
internship opportunities with the media industries including
major studios, independent productions, and guilds and
industry associations in film, television, radio, journalism,
music, graphics, and entertainment industry-related business,
public relations, marketing, and new technologies. Students
may earn credit for participation in these programs by enrolling
in appropriate activity courses in the Department of
Communication Studies.
Student Publications
A wide variety of student publications represent the myriad
academic and professional interests of Cal State L.A.’s student
body. A partial list of these publications appears below. For
information about being involved in–or receiving–a particular
publication, interested students should contact the appropriate
department/division/school.
Publication Department or College
Office
Philosophy in Practice Philosophy
California Anthropologist Anthropology
Statement English
The Looking Glass Psi Chi/Psychology
University Times Communication Studies
Perspectives: A Journal of
History
History
Theatrical and Dance Productions
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance offers
comprehensive programs in play and dance production and
children’s theatre. The department presents twelve or more
productions during the year; they include faculty- and student-
directed workshops and major productions. All students are
eligible to audition for plays and dance productions or apply for
backstage assignments. They may earn production credit by
enrolling in TA 100, 300, 310, 459, 489, or 595 or DANC 480.
Theatre
The Nest productions offer students an opportunity to create
and produce their own work in the student theatre, Music 115.
These productions can be original one act plays or any
performance piece created and performed by students.
Students who participate must enroll in TA 100 in the
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
Women’s and Gender Studies Activities
A wide variety of programs in Women’s and Gender Studies
are offered through the Center for the Study of Genders and
Sexualities (CSGS). Lectures, performances, faculty-research
discussions, internships, and research opportunities are all
open to students. CSGS invites students to serve on planning
committees as well. Students from all majors and minors are
eligible to participate.
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Procedures and Regulations
General Information
Schedule of Fees
Categories of Enrollment
Withdrawal and Leaves
Transcript of Academic Record
Course Numbering System
Course Abbreviations
Grading System
Scholastic Status of Undergraduate Students
Scholastic Status of Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Students
Student Conduct: Rights and Responsibilities
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Procedures and Regulations
General Information
Information about University procedures and regulations
contained in this section is applicable to all undergraduate
students. Some general information also applies to
postbaccalaureate and graduate students. Additional
procedures and regulations applicable only to
postbaccalaureate and graduate students are included in the
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study section.
Undergraduate Class Levels
Undergraduate students are classified according to the number
of quarter units of baccalaureate-level course work they have
completed, calculated as follows:
Class Level Quarter Units Completed
Lower Division
Freshman .........................................................................0–44
Sophomore.....................................................................45–89
Upper Division
Junior............................................................................ 90–134
Senior ...............................................................................135+
Quarter Units/Quarter System
Cal State L.A. credits are expressed in quarter units; one
quarter unit normally represents no less than one hour of class
work and two or more hours of outside study per week for one
quarter. One and one-half (1½) quarter units are equal to one
(1) semester unit. Conversely, one quarter unit is equal to 2/3
semester unit of credit.
Study Load
Undergraduate students must carry a study load of 12 units for
full-time enrollment certification by the University. The
recommended full-time study load for undergraduates is 16
units. Students on scholastic probation must limit their study
load to 12 units unless an academic adviser in their major
department/division/school has approved an exception.
Campus Identification Number (CIN)
Effective Summer Quarter 2003 California State University, Los
Angeles will randomly assign a nine-digit Campus Identification
Number (CIN) to all students in the University. This number is
used as a means of identifying records and offering services
pertaining to students. The students’ Social Security Number
will continue to be retained for purposes of financial aid
eligibility and other debts payable to the institution.
Undergraduate Student Orientation
All undergraduate students enrolling for the first time at Cal
State L.A. are required to attend an orientation to the University
prior to registering for classes for their first quarter of
attendance. The orientation will provide information to help
students gain a better understanding of the various aspects of
University life and learn about policies and procedures as well
as, skills and knowledge for success. Student will also learn
about appropriate courses for their individual program and
register for their first quarter. More information is available by
calling (323) 343-3195, or at the University Orientation
Website: www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/orientation.
Registration
Continuing students at California State University, Los Angeles
receive information regarding their registration appointment
dates by logging into GET (Golden Eagle Territory). Additional
information about registration procedures is provided in the
Schedule of Classes, issued each quarter before the
registration period and available for purchase at the University
Square Bookstore. Web registration (GET) is available to all
eligible continuing students.
Students maintain their continuing student status for
registration purposes only by attending at least two of the four
quarters immediately preceding the quarter in which they plan
to enroll. Students who were admitted and enrolled in one of
the last three quarters preceding the quarter in which they plan
to enroll will also maintain their continuing student status for
registration purposes. Absence for more than two of any four
consecutive quarters without an approved leave of absence will
cancel continuing registration eligibility. See Leaves of
Absence later in this chapter.
Attendance in University extension courses does not constitute
continuous attendance.
Students who attended another college or university during an
absence from Cal State L.A., except for a summer session or
extension program or approved visitor enrollment at another
CSU campus, are required to file an application for admission
as a returning student and have official transcripts of work
taken sent to the Admissions Office. The $55 nonrefundable
application fee is charged. Such students will, if eligible,
receive forms to register as returning students.
Students who are graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Cal
State L.A. and wish to continue in graduate standing are
required to file a new application for graduate admission and
will, if eligible, receive forms to register as new students.
Academic Advisement
Academic advisement is required for all new students before
or during their first quarter in attendance. Before registering for
their first quarter at Cal State L.A., students must consult an
adviser in their major department/division/school or college-
based advisement center to plan a program of study. Newly
admitted students should bring a copy of all high school and/or
college transcripts when seeking advisement. They should
consult the Schedule of Classes for a list of academic advisers.
After the first advisement session, students must consult an
academic adviser at least annually or more often as necessary
to enhance academic success. Undergraduate students who,
upon admission to the University, are unable to select a
specific major shall consult an adviser in the University
Academic Advisement Center.
By the end of their first year in residence, students must meet
with an academic advisor to develop a degree plan. Because
the approved degree plan becomes the basis for determining
eligibility for the degree, any change in the student’s degree
plan must have an academic adviser’s approval. Annual, or
more often as needed, consultation with an academic adviser
in the major department/division/school or college-based
advisement center is therefore required.
After reaching 90 units and before completing 120 units, all
students are required to meet with an academic advisor to
review their progress toward graduation based on an audit of
their degree plan. In addition, if students have reached 180
units and have not filed a graduation application, they must
meet with an academic advisor to develop a plan to help
ensure timely and efficient progress toward graduation. The
plan will include remaining requirements and dates of future
progress checks.
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Forms used for change or declaration of major are available in
Administration 146. Students may change their major by
consulting an adviser in the appropriate academic
department/division/school, college-based advisement center,
and by application through the University Academic
Advisement Center. They should be aware, however, that a
change in major will require that adjustments be made to their
degree plan and may delay graduation.
Undeclared Majors
Upon admission, undergraduate students are encouraged to
declare a major. Those who have not selected a specific major
shall be designated undeclared majors. Before registering for
their first quarter at Cal State L.A., undeclared majors shall
consult an adviser in the University Academic Advisement
Center, Library, Palmer Wing 1040A, to plan a preliminary
program of study.
All first time freshmen and transfer students who are admitted
with less than 30 units shall declare a major by the time they
complete 45 quarter units in residence or four quarters in
residence, whichever comes first.
All transfer students admitted with 30 units or more shall
declare a major by the end of their first quarter in residence.
Upon declaring a major, students shall meet with an academic
advisor to develop a degree plan.
Final Examinations
Final examinations or final class meetings are required in all
courses at the time and place shown in the final examination
schedule in the Schedule of Classes. Any exception in time or
place must have written approval of the instructor,
department/division/school chair or director, and college dean.
Students who find it impossible to take a final examination at
the scheduled time may, with the written approval of the
instructor, department/division/school chair or director, and
college dean, have a special final examination administered.
Repeating Courses
Unless otherwise indicated in the description of a particular
course in this catalog, students may not repeat for credit any
course they have already completed with a grade of C (2.0
grade points) or higher nor may they, in any case, receive units
earned more than once for each passing attempt.
Removal of Work from Degree
Consideration
Under certain circumstances, up to two semesters or three
quarters of previous undergraduate course work taken at any
college may be disregarded from all considerations associated
with requirements for the baccalaureate. Detailed eligibility and
procedural information is provided in the Schedule of Classes.
The basic criteria are listed below:
• Five years must have elapsed since the completion of the
most recent work to be disregarded;
• Any previous removal of work from degree consideration
must be included in applying the limits on work that may
be disregarded;
• Since completion of the work to be disregarded, students
must have maintained the following grade point averages
at Cal State L.A. at the time of petition: 3.0 for students
with 22–44 quarter units completed; 2.5 with 45–66 units
completed; and 2.0 with 67 or more units completed; and
• There must be evidence that the student would find it
necessary to complete additional units and enroll for one
or more additional quarters to qualify for the
baccalaureate if the request was not approved.
Students are advised that they may file a petition to disregard
undergraduate course work as described above if their grade
point average is lower than C (2.0) in general education, the
major, or overall college units attempted (a condition
preventing them from qualifying for the degree) and they meet
all of the above criteria and conditions.
Repeating Courses for Academic Renewal
Effective Fall 1996, students who are pursuing a baccalaureate
may repeat a course one time for purposes of academic
renewal if the grade of record is below a C (2.0 grade points).
This procedure is limited to a maximum of 20 quarter units. All
repetitions must be done at Cal State L.A.
Students who are pursuing a second or subsequent bachelor’s
degree may repeat only courses leading to the present degree
objective (not courses used for prior bachelor’s degrees) for
purposes of academic renewal. In computing grade point
averages for graduation with a baccalaureate from Cal State
L.A., units attempted, units earned (if any), and grade points (if
any) for previous attempts of the same or equivalent courses
shall be excluded when specified conditions are met.
Students are advised that repeating a course under this policy
does not result in removal of the original record and grade from
the transcript. However, the earlier grade is disregarded in
calculating the grade point average. Individual colleges,
departments, and divisions may have additional restrictions
about acceptance of repetitions. Students should therefore,
consult department/division/school advisers before attempting
repetitions and should consult the Schedule of Classes for
details about filing instructions. The repeated course form,
available at Administration 146, must be submitted prior to
graduation.
Honorable Dismissal
Honorable dismissal is granted to all students who are not
under financial obligation to the University and who are not
under disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
Academic disqualification does not constitute dishonorable
dismissal.
Petitions for Waiver of Regulations
Rules and regulations in this catalog have been adopted by the
faculty and administration to maintain appropriate academic
standards and facilitate the administration of the university’s
programs. Students who believe that extenuating
circumstances might justify the waiver of a particular regulation
or requirement may file a petition at their major
department/division/school office, according to established
procedures, for consideration by a faculty committee. However,
provisions of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, or other
state or federal laws and regulations, are not subject to waiver
by petition. Detailed information about procedures and
regulations governing petitions are found in the Schedule of
Classes.
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Schedule of Fees: 2007-2008
CAUTION: All student fees are subject to change without
advance notice. See Schedule of Classes for most current fee
listing.
Legal residents of California are not charged tuition. The
following reflects applicable fees and nonresident tuition for the
quarter system.
Mandatory systemwide fees are waived for those individuals
who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the
California Education Code (see section on fee waivers).
Application Fee
Application Fee (nonrefundable), payable by check or money
order at time application is made: $55
All Campuses, except California State University, Stanislaus:
Registration Fees
State University Fees
Units Per Quarter
♦
Per Academic Year
Under-
graduate
Graduate Under-
graduate
Graduate
0.0 to 6.0 $536.00 $ 660.00 $1,608.00 $1,980.00
6.1 or more $924.00 $1,138.00 $2,772.00 $3,414.00
Credential Program Participants
Units Per Quarter
♦
Per Academic Year
0.0 to 6.0 $622.00 $1,866.00
6.1 or more $1,072.00 $3,216.00
Campus Mandatory Fees
Per Quarter
♦
Per Academic Year
Student Health Center $55.00 $165.00
Health Facilities 2.00 6.00
Instructionally Related
Activities
20.00 60.00
***Associated Students **17.25 53.75
University-Student Union 91.50 274.50
** $19.25 in Fall Quarter
*** Refer to Appendix H
♦
Academic year does not include summer quarter
Total Cal State L.A. University Fees
(Includes State University fees and Campus Mandatory fees listed above)
Units Per Quarter
♦
Per Academic Year
Under-
graduate
Graduate Under-
graduate
Graduate
0.0 to 6.0 $ 721.75 $ 845.75 $2,165.25 $2,537.25
6.1 or more $1,109.75 $1,323.75 $3,329.25 $3,971.25
Credential Program Participants
Units Per Quarter
♦
Per Academic Year
0.0 to 6.0 $ 807.75 $2,423.25
6.1 or more $1,257.75 $3,773.25
♦
Academic year does not include summer quarter
Nonresident Tuition—U.S. and Foreign
(in addition to other fees charged all students for all campuses)
Charge per quarter unit..........................$226.00
Nonresident fees shall not exceed $10,170 or 45 units for the
academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring).
The nonresident fee for California State University, Stanislaus, is the
same as the semester unit charge, $339.
Other Fees
(refer to Schedule of Classes for more detailed list)
Fee Amount
Comprehensive exam. (course #596 in major).........$10.00
Credential application...............................................120.00
($55 goes to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
Credential (transcript) evaluation/processing .............25.00
Degree check application (graduation).......................20.00
Diploma .....................................................................10.00
Dishonored check (first time) ....................................25.00
Dishonored check (subsequent to first time).............35.00
Dishonored credit card...............................................20.00
Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Exam ......................16.00
Modern Language Reading Exam (ML 901) .............10.00
Language Competency Exam (ML 902).....................25.00
Late Registration (nonrefundable) .............................25.00
Automobile Parking Permits per quarter ....................84.00
3-Quarter Parking Permits .......................................252.00
Disabled Quarter Permits...........................................58.00
Motorcycle, Moped Parking Permits per quarter ........14.00
Parking Dispenser Machines
Daily Parking (per hour) ............................................. .50
Two Hours (2) ...................................................1.00
Four and a half Hours (4 ½)............................2.00
All Day (valid until midnight).........................................6.00
Fee Amount
Golden Eagle Card (nonrefundable).............................. 5.00
Thesis binding (per copy) (not a state fee) ................. 15.00
Transcript of academic record (single copy)................... 4.00
Each additional transcript (2–10) requested at
the same time............................................................... 2.00
Each additional transcript (in excess of 10)
requested at the same time.......................................... 1.00
Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE-UNIV 400)....... 15.00
Materials/Breakage Fee
Some art, chemistry, and technology courses have additional
fees for special materials and/or breakage. These courses are
identified in this catalog and in Schedule of Classes notes.
Items lost or broken will be charged at cost. Failure to satisfy
charges billed will result in the withholding of transcripts and
registration privileges.
Library “Excessive Use” Fees
“Excessive Use” fees are computed from the time the material
was due until the time the material is returned or declared lost.
Excessive Use Fee Per Transaction
Hourly or overnight loans
Per hour ....................................................................... $0.25
Maximum per transaction............................................. 10.00
Regular loans
Per day........................................................................... 1.00
Maximum per transaction............................................. 10.00
Replacement fee for lost books
Excessive use fee ........................................................ 10.00
Service fee ................................................................... 10.00
plus replacement cost of item
Recalled items
Per day........................................................................... 0.75
(Due on or before exact date specified in recall notice; no maximum
per transaction)
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Once billed, fees are not negotiable except under extenuating
circumstances. Failure to satisfy charges billed may result in
the withholding of transcripts and registration privileges.
Musical Instrument
and Audio/Visual Equipment Fee
A fee of up to $25 will be charged for the repair, maintenance,
and insurance of musical instruments and audio/visual
equipment owned by the state and used by individual students
in course work.
Other Fee-related Items - Credit Cards
MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards may
be used for payment by accessing
CASHNet SmartPay
website via GET (Golden Eagle Territory) http://get.calstatela.edu.
or http://cashnetsmartpay.com (a nominal service fee will
apply).
Fee Waivers
The California Education Code includes provisions for the
waiver of mandatory systemwide fees as follows:
Section 68120 – Children and surviving spouses/registered
domestic partners of deceased public law enforcement or fire
suppression employees who were California residents and who
were killed in the course of law enforcement or fire suppression
duties (referred to as Alan Pattee Scholarships);
Section 66025.3 – Qualifying children, spouses/registered
domestic partners, or unmarried surviving spouses/registered
domestic partners of a war period veteran of the U.S. military
who is totally service-connected disabled or who died as a
result of service-related causes; children of any veteran of the
U.S. military who has a service-connected disability, was killed
in action, or died of a service-connected disability and meets
specified income provisions; any dependents or surviving
spouse/registered domestic partner who has not remarried of a
member of the California National Guard who in the line of duty
and in active service of the state was killed or became
permanently disabled or died of a disability as a result of an
event while in active service of the state; and undergraduate
students who are the recipient of or the child of a recipient of a
Congressional Medal of Honor and meet age and income
restrictions; and
Section 68121 – Student enrolled in an undergraduate program
who are the surviving dependent of any individual killed in the
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade
Center in New York City, the Pentagon building in Washington,
D.C., or the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in southwestern
Pennsylvania, if the student meets the financial need
requirements set forth in Section 69432.7 for the Cal Grant A
Program and either the surviving dependent or the individual
killed in the attacks was a resident of California on September
11, 2001.
Students who may qualify for these benefits should contact the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office for further information and/or an
eligibility determination. For more information, contact the
Cashiers’ Office, (323) 343-3630.
Nonresident Teaching Credential Waiver
Nonresident fees may be waived for persons who hold a valid
California credential and are employed by a public school
district in this state in a full-time position requiring certification.
Eligible persons must meet at least one of the following
conditions:
• hold a provisional credential and enroll in courses
necessary to obtain another type of credential authorizing
service in the public schools;
• hold a partial credential and enroll in courses necessary to
fulfill postponed credential requirements; or
• enroll in courses necessary to fulfill requirements for a fifth
year of study as prescribed at Cal State L.A.
Refund of Fees Including Nonresident Tuition
Regulations governing the refund of mandatory fees, including
nonresident tuition, for students enrolling at the California State
University are included in §41802. For purposes of the refund
policy, mandatory fees are defined as those systemwide fees
and campus fees that are required to be paid in order to enroll
in state-supported academic programs at the California State
University. Refunds of fees and tuition charges for self-support
programs at the California State University (courses offered
through extended education) are governed by a separate policy
established by the University.
In order to receive a full refund of mandatory fees, including
nonresident tuition, a student must cancel registration or drop
all courses prior to the first day of instruction for the term.
Information on procedures and deadlines for canceling
registration and dropping classes is available (location of
information, e.g., in the Schedule of Classes).
For state-supported semesters, quarters, and non-standard
terms or courses of four (4) weeks or more, a student who
withdraws during the term in accordance with the university’s
established procedures will receive a refund of mandatory fees,
including nonresident tuition, based on the portion of the term
during which the student was enrolled. No student withdrawing
after the 60 percent point in the term will be entitled to a refund
of any mandatory fees or nonresident tuition.
For state-supported semesters, quarters, and non-standard
terms or courses of less than four (4) weeks, no refunds of
mandatory fees and nonresident tuition will be made unless a
student cancels registration or drops all classes prior to the first
day in accordance with the university’s established procedures
and deadlines.
Students will also receive a refund of mandatory fees, including
nonresident tuition under the following circumstances:
• The tuition and mandatory fees were assessed or
collected in error;
• The course for which the tuition and mandatory fees
were assessed or collected was cancelled by the
university;
• The university makes a delayed decision that the
student was not eligible to enroll in the term for which
mandatory fees were assessed and collected and the
delayed decision was not due to incomplete or
inaccurate information provided by the student; or
• The student was activated for compulsory military
service.
Students who are not entitled to a refund as described above
may petition the university for a refund demonstrating
exceptional circumstances and the chief financial officer of the
university or designee may authorize a refund if he or she
determines that the fees and tuition were not earned by the
university.
Details concerning other fees, which may be refunded, the
circumstances under which these fees may be refunded, and
the appropriate procedure to be followed in seeking refunds
may be obtained by consulting Section 42201 (parking fees)
and 42019 (housing charges) of Title 5, California Code of
Regulations.
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In all cases it is important to act quickly in applying for a refund.
Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be
obtained from Student Financial Services, Administration 128,
(323) 343-3630.
Disenrollment
Students who have a fee obligation to the University will be
billed. Payment must be made within 10 days of the invoice
date. Failure to pay by the established deadline is cause for
disenrollment because of incomplete payment of registration
fees. Disenrollment means the permanent loss of credit for
classes taken for the quarter involved. There is no refund of
any fees already paid for the quarter involved.
Students who fail to complete all required subcollegiate
(“remedial”) courses during their first year at Cal State L.A. will
be disenrolled from the University in compliance with the CSU
Chancellor’s Office Executive Order 665.
State University Installment Plan
The CSU is now authorized to collect State University Fee and
Nonresident Tuition in installment payments. The
administrative fee for the State University Installment Plan is
$22 per academic quarter. The administrative fee for
nonresident tuition is 15 percent of each installment payment.
For additional information about this plan, please refer to the
Schedule of Classes.
Fee and Debts Owed to the Institution
Should a student or former student fail to pay a fee or a debt
owed to the institution, the institution may “withhold permission
to register, to use facilities for which a fee is authorized to be
charged, to receive services, materials, food or merchandise or
any combination of the above from any person owing a debt”
until the debt is paid (see Title 5, California Code of
Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381).
Prospective students who register for courses offered by the
university are obligated for the payment of fees associated with
registration for those courses. Failure to cancel registration in
any course for an academic term prior to the first day of the
academic term gives rise to an obligation to pay student fees
including any tuition for the reservation of space in the course.
The institution may withhold permission to register or to receive
official transcripts of grades or other services offered by the
institution from anyone owing fees or another debt to the
institution. If a person believes he or she does not owe all or
part of an asserted unpaid obligation that person may contact
the business office. The business office, or another office on
campus to which the business office may refer the person, will
review all pertinent information provided by the person and
available to the campus and advise the person of its
conclusions. For more information or questions, please contact
Colleen Nickles, Senior Director of Financing & Treasury in the
CSU Chancellor’s Office, at (562) 981-4579 or
.
Categories of Enrollment
Credit by Examination
Undergraduate students in good standing and officially enrolled
in one or more residence courses may challenge courses by
taking examinations developed at the campus. Examinations
are interpreted broadly to include whatever activity, test, or
demonstration an instructor deems appropriate to evaluate
comprehension, skills, or knowledge required by the course
objectives. Credit shall be granted to students who pass
examinations that have been approved for credit systemwide.
These include the Advanced Placement Examinations, the
CSU English Equivalency Examination, and some CLEP
examinations.
Approval of the chair of the department/division/school that
offers the course and an instructor for the course is required.
Forms for approval are available in Enrollment Services,
Administration 146, and must be filed with the Records Office
by the fifth week of the quarter in which the examination is
taken. Additional fees must be paid if the added units alter the
total fees due for the quarter.
Credit by examination is restricted to undergraduate and
graduate courses listed in this catalog. It is without unit limit,
but does not count as residence credit. Such credit is not
treated as part of the student’s workload during a regular
quarter and therefore does not require approval for excess
study load. Grades received by examination are recorded as
final grades on the permanent academic record and are
designated as earned through credit by examination.
Credit earned by examination at another accredited institution
is accepted upon transfer, if the units have been accepted by
the previous institution as equivalent to specific courses and
are not in violation of any other regulations.
Visitors within California State University
(CSU)
Students who are enrolled at any CSU campus may transfer
temporarily to another CSU campus in visitor status if they
have completed 12 units with a minimum C (2.0) grade point
average at the home campus, are in good standing, and are
eligible to register in continuing status. Visitors are approved
for one term only, subject to space availability and registration
priority policies at the host campus. Enrollment as a visitor may
be repeated after re-enrollment at the home campus. This
opportunity may be particularly valuable to students whose
educational progress can be enhanced or expedited by
attending a summer quarter at Cal State L.A. Concurrent
enrollment (see below) is not permitted during visitor status.
Visitor applications may be obtained at Student Affairs 101.
Concurrent Enrollment within CSU
Students who are enrolled at any CSU campus may enroll
concurrently at another CSU campus if they have completed 12
units at the home campus with a C (2.0) grade point average
and are in good standing. Concurrent enrollment is approved
for a specific term, subject to space availability and registration
priority policies at the host campus. Because of overlap in
academic terms of campuses on semester and quarter
calendars, concurrent enrollment is subject to combinations
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and conditions described in the concurrent enrollment
application forms available at Student Affairs 101.
Open University
Enrollment through the Open University program, administered
by Extended Education, permits nonmatriculated students to
enroll in certain regular classes on a space available basis;
however, matriculated students in the University who are in
continuing status (i.e., students who have registered for at least
two of the previous four quarters) may not enroll in degree
credit-granting classes offered under state support and made
available to students by Extended Education through Open
University.
Audit Registration
Regularly enrolled students may register for classes in audit
status through add/drop (program change) procedures only as
indicated in the Schedule of Classes for audit registration.
Such registrations are subject to the same fee regulations as
registration for credit, and fees must be paid at the time of
registration. Registration for a course in audit status is subject
to approval of the instructor and is permitted only after students
who desire to enroll on a credit basis have had an opportunity
to do so.
Regular class attendance is expected, but audit registrants are
not required to complete assignments or take examinations. An
audit registration may not be changed to a credit registration
after the last day to add classes. No entry about audit
registration is made on student grade reports or transcripts.
Dual Registration
Undergraduate students who wish to take classes at another
accredited college or university, not within The California State
University, while enrolled at Cal State L.A. must file a
Notification of Dual Registration at Student Affairs 101 by the
end of the third week of the quarter involved. This notification
must be endorsed by the student’s Cal State L.A. major
department/division/school academic adviser and the
department/division/school chair or director for the course(s)
involved. Students are advised, also, to consult official
evaluators and advisers at the non-CSU campuses where the
work is taken to ensure the transferability of course work.
Courses so taken are subject to all regulations and limitations
governing transfer credit. To receive bachelor’s degree credit
for such course work, students must have official transcripts
forwarded to the Admissions Office upon completion of the
course work.
Change of Program
Students are strongly advised to select classes carefully and to
avoid the undesirable necessity of changing their program of
study. Adding and dropping classes, including changing
sections in the same course, may be done only in accordance
with policies, procedures, and time limits stated in the Schedule
of Classes. Students who fail to follow these procedures incur
the risk of a grade of F or WU.
Withdrawals and Leaves
Withdrawal from Courses
Within the first seven days of the quarter, students may
withdraw from any course with no record of the individual
course withdrawal on their permanent academic record. After
the “no-record drop” deadline, students may withdraw with a W
grade from any course, but only for serious and compelling
reasons. These requests are granted only with the approval of
the instructor and the department/division/school chair or
director on program change forms available at Administration
146. Complete information about withdrawals, as well as a
sample program change form and withdrawal deadlines for
each academic quarter, appears in the Schedule of Classes.
Withdrawals during the final three weeks of instruction are
permitted only when the cause of withdrawal (such as accident
or serious illness) is clearly beyond the student’s control and
assignment of an I (Incomplete) is not practicable. Ordinarily,
such withdrawals also involve total withdrawal from the
University, except that CR (credit) or I (Incomplete) may be
assigned for courses in which the student has completed
sufficient work to permit an evaluation. Requests to withdraw
under these circumstances are handled as described above,
except that such requests must also be endorsed by the dean
of the college.
Cancellation of Registration or Withdrawal
from the Institution
Students who find it necessary to cancel their registration or to
withdraw from all classes after enrolling for any academic term
are required to follow the university’s official withdrawal
procedures. Failure to follow formal university procedures may
result in an obligation to pay fees as well as the assignment of
failing grades in all courses and the need to apply for
readmission before being permitted to enroll in another
academic term. Information on canceling registration and
withdrawal procedures is available at Administration 146 or by
writing a personal request to the Office of Enrollment Services.
Students who receive financial aid funds must consult with a
financial aid officer prior to withdrawing from the university
regarding any required return or repayment of grant or loan
assistance received for that academic term or payment period.
If a recipient of student financial aid funds withdraws from the
institution during an academic term or a payment period, the
amount of grant or loan assistance received may be subject to
return and/or repayment provisions.
Leaves of Absence
Students may petition for a leave of absence for such reasons
as professional or academic opportunities, like travel or study
abroad; employment related to educational goals and major
fields of study or participation in field study or research
projects; medical reasons, including pregnancy, major surgery,
and other health-related circumstances; and financial reasons,
such as the necessity to work for a specified period to resume
study with adequate resources. Petition forms are available at
Administration 146.
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Evaluation of petitions for leaves of absence takes into account
the student’s stated plans and the extent to which a leave
would contribute to educational objectives. Students are
expected to plan their time of return and their activities during
the leave. They must also state why it is critical to remain in
continuous residence. In the case of medical or financial
leaves, they must state how they plan to remain current with or
advance in their academic field.
Undergraduate students may request a leave for no fewer than
3 and no more than 8 quarters. Graduate students are granted
a maximum of 4 quarters, subject to renewal. Continuing
students’ allowed absence of 2 quarters is included in these
maximums.
Petitions must be filed at Administration 146 after action by the
department/division/school chair or director (also the college
graduate dean in the case of graduate students) no later than 3
weeks before the end of the quarter before the proposed leave.
Approval entitles students to continuing status for registration
purposes if they return no later than the quarter specified in
their petition. Continuing students who return from a leave are
entitled to priority registration privileges and are not required to
file an application for readmission.
Undergraduate students retain current catalog requirements for
graduation; classified postbaccalaureate and graduate students
retain classified standing. Unclassified postbaccalaureate and
conditionally classified graduate students who have an
approved program on file in their college graduate studies
office are subject to the conditions of those programs. All
others are subject to the requirements in effect when they
return.
Transcript of Academic Record
A transcript of Cal State L.A. course work is issued upon
written request by the student. Transcript request forms are
available at Administration 146, on the Cal State L.A. Web
Page and on the GET website. The cost of a single transcript is
$4. When more than one transcript is ordered at the same
time, the first copy costs $4, the second through tenth copies
cost $2 each, and any copies in excess of ten cost $1 each.
The form requires the name used by the student while in
attendance, the birth date, and the nine digit Campus
Identification Number (CIN).
Copies normally are mailed one week after receipt of request.
However, requests that specify inclusion of grades just earned
or verification of a degree just awarded cannot be filled until
two to three weeks after the end of the quarter.
Course Numbering System
Course Numbers
Subcollegiate, undergraduate, graduate, and noncredit courses
are numbered as shown below.
000–099 Subcollegiate level (no credit allowed toward
requirements for academic degrees).
100–299 Lower division courses (freshman and sophomore
level).
300–399 Upper division courses (junior and senior level) that
do not earn graduate credit.
400–499 Upper division courses (junior and senior level) that
may earn graduate credit for graduate students.
500–599 Graduate courses for graduate students only.
600–699 Specialized graduate courses for postgraduate
students matriculated in the joint Ph.D. program in Special
Education.
700–749 Courses intended primarily for lower division
students. Not acceptable toward degree or credential
programs at Cal State L.A., but acceptable for professional
advancement credit. Unit value credit listed directly after
course title on academic record is acceptable for professional
advancement credit only when accompanied by CR (Credit)
grade.
750–799 Courses intended primarily for upper division
students. Not acceptable toward degree or credential
programs at Cal State L.A., but acceptable for professional
advancement credit. Unit value credit listed directly after
course title on academic record is acceptable for professional
advancement credit only when accompanied by CR (Credit)
grade.
800–899 Highly specialized courses intended primarily for
graduate students. Not acceptable toward degree or
credential programs at Cal State L.A., but acceptable for
professional advancement credit. Unit value credit listed
directly after course title on academic record is acceptable for
professional advancement credit only when accompanied by
CR (Credit) grade.
900 Noncredit courses open to graduate students only.
Courses in the 900 series (UNIV 900) are open only to
graduate students who have previously enrolled in all allowable
research units (597) and are not enrolled in any other credit-
bearing courses or thesis or project units (599) but will use
University facilities or consult with faculty.
Course Suffixes
Many course numbers have letter suffixes. Although many
indicate special uses of the course within a particular
department/division/school, some suffixes are standard
throughout the University.
A, B, C, D, E A sequence of courses in which A must be
taken before B, B before C, etc., unless description indicates
otherwise.
C, K, S Sections of regular courses taught primarily in
Cantonese (Chinese), Korean, or Spanish, usually as part of
bilingual/crosscultural teacher training program. These suffixes
appear in course listings in the Schedule of Classes and on
transcripts, but not generally in the catalog.
H Open to students who are enrolled in the General Education
Honors Program only.
IP Class taught in independently self-paced mode; hours
arranged between student and instructor.
L Lecture.
M Open to students in Master of Fine Arts degree program in
Art only.
N Upper division course intended for students not majoring in
the department/division/school that offers it; usually has
different kinds of prerequisites; student in major may not count
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course in major program, but may include it as an elective
outside the major.
P Practicum, laboratory, or activity.
R Open to conditionally classified graduate students only.
Course Prerequisites and Corequisites
Students are responsible for fulfilling prerequisites and
corequisites. The instructor and department/division/school
have the authority to waive specific prerequisites and/or
corequisites for students who have completed equivalent
courses at another institution, who have had equivalent
experience (such as work experience), or who possess the
requisite skills to proceed with the work of the course. Students
should consult the instructor before registering to determine
whether the course(s) or experience they present will justify
waiver of the stated prerequisite(s) and/or corequisite(s).
Course Abbreviations
Each academic discipline has an official course abbreviation that is used to identify the discipline in this catalog; on grade reports,
transcripts, major program sheets, and many other documents; and in the Schedule of Classes. These course abbreviations, which
are listed below, must be used on all program change forms.
Accounting...................................................................... ACCT
Arts and Letters ....................................................................AL
Anthropology .................................................................. ANTH
Arabic ............................................................................. ARAB
Armenian .......................................................................... ARM
Art......................................................................................ART
Asian and Asian-American Studies................................. AAAS
Astronomy ...................................................................... ASTR
Athletics...........................................................................ATHL
Biology..............................................................................BIOL
Business Administration (interdepartmental) .....................BUS
Chemistry ...................................................................... CHEM
Chicano Studies ............................................................... CHS
Child Development .........................................................CHDV
Chinese ........................................................................... CHIN
Civil Engineering..................................................................CE
Classics ...........................................................................CLAS
Communication Disorders .............................................COMD
Communication Studies.................. (graduate courses) COMS
Communication (undergraduate and graduate courses) COMM
Computer Information Systems ..........................................CIS
Computer Science ............................................................... CS
Counseling..................................................................... COUN
Criminal Justice ...............................................................CRIM
Curriculum and Instruction............................................... EDCI
Dance .............................................................................DANC
Economics......................................................................ECON
Education (interdivisional)...............................................EDUC
Educational Administration ............................................. EDAD
Educational Foundations ................................................ EDFN
Electrical Engineering.......................................................... EE
Elementary Education......................................................EDEL
Engineering (interdepartmental) .....................................ENGR
English............................................................................ ENGL
Finance............................................................................... FIN
French ............................................................................ FREN
Geography..................................................................... GEOG
Geology .......................................................................... GEOL
German ......................................................................... GERM
Health and Human Services ............................................. HHS
Health Science ....................................................................HS
Higher Education ............................................................ EDHI
History ..............................................................................HIST
Instructional Technology...................................................
EDIT
Intercultural Proficiency ......................................................ICP
Italian................................................................................ ITAL
Japanese.........................................................................JAPN
Journalism ...................................................................... JOUR
Kinesiology .........................................................................KIN
Korean ..............................................................................KOR
Latin ................................................................................ LATN
Latin American Studies ......................................................LAS
Liberal Studies ...................................................................LBS
Library Science .................................................................LIBR
Management ................................................................... MGMT
Marketing ............................................................................MKT
Mass Communication...................................................... MSCM
Mathematics..................................................................... MATH
Mechanical Engineering........................................................ME
Microbiology...................................................................... MICR
Modern Languages ............................................................... ML
Multimedia............................................................................ MM
Music ................................................................................. MUS
Natural and Social Science .................................................NSS
Natural Science..................................................................... NS
Nursing............................................................................. NURS
Nutritional Science ........................................................... NTRS
Pan-African Studies ............................................................ PAS
Philosophy ......................................................................... PHIL
Physical Science................................................................PSCI
Physics..............................................................................PHYS
Political Science................................................................POLS
Portuguese....................................................................... PORT
Psychology.......................................................................... PSY
Religious Studies ..............................................................RELS
Russian............................................................................ RUSS
Secondary Education........................................................EDSE
Social Science ................................................................. SOCS
Social Work.......................................................................... SW
Sociology ........................................................................... SOC
Spanish.............................................................................SPAN
Special Education .............................................................EDSP
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ......... TESL
Technology ...................................................................... TECH
Television, Film and Media Studies.....................................
TVF
Thai.................................................................................... THAI
Theatre Arts ...........................................................................TA
Theatre Arts and Dance...................................................... TAD
University ...........................................................................UNIV
Urban Analysis................................................................. URBA
Urban Learning .................................................................ULRN
Vietnamese........................................................................ VIET
Women’s Studies ............................................................WOMN
Youth Agency Administration .............................................. YAA
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Grading System
Undergraduate Grades
TRADITIONAL
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-
, D+, D, D-, F.
Letters A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+,
C, C-, D+, D, and D- indicate
passing grades; F indicates
failure.
NONTRADITIONAL
CR/NC or A, A-, B+, B, B-,
C+, C.
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, and
CR indicate passing grades.
CR, indicating passed with
credit, is given for work
equivalent to C or better for
undergraduate students. NC,
indicating no credit, is given
for work equivalent to C-, D+,
D, D- or F for undergraduate
students.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Grades*
TRADITIONAL
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-,
D+, D, D-, F.
Letters A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+,
and C indicate passing
grades; letters C-, D+, D, D-,
and F indicate failure.
NONTRADITIONAL
CR/NC.
CR, indicating passed with
credit, is given for work taken
by graduate and
postbaccalaureate students,
including 400-level courses,
that is equivalent to B or
better. NC, indicating no
credit, is given for work
equivalent to B-, C+, C, C-,
D+, D, D-, or F, for
postbaccalaureate and
graduate students A course in
which a postbaccalaureate or
graduate student earns a
grade below B- must be
repeated; grades from both
the original course and the
repeated course are used in
computing the grade point
average.
Note:
Effective Fall Quarter 1996, the campus implemented a
plus/minus grading policy. Thus, for all continuing students
and all students admitted or readmitted to the University,
Fall Quarter 1996 or later, plus/minus grades are calculated
in both undergraduate and graduate grade point
calculations.
*Graduate students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 to
remain in good standing. Thus, grades of B- or lower will
accrue deficiency points because they are below a 3.0 GPA.
Grades of C- and below are failing grades for a graduate
student, and no credit is given.
Students who accrue deficiency points with grades of B- and
below, including failing grades, will be required to
compensate for those deficiencies by attaining grades
higher than B in a comparable number of units. Courses
with failing grades of C- and below must be repeated for
credit; courses with grades of B-, C+, and C receive credit
and may not be repeated.
Explanation of Undergraduate Course
Grades*
Grade
Symbol
Explanation Grade
Points
A
Superior Attainment of Course Objectives 4.0
A-
Outstanding Attainment of Course Objectives 3.7
B+
Very Good Attainment of Course Objectives 3.3
B
Good Attainment of Course Objectives 3.0
B-
Better than Average Attainment of Course
Objectives
2.7
C+
Above Average Attainment of Course
Objectives
2.3
C
Average Attainment of Course Objectives 2.0
C-
Below Average Attainment of Course
Objectives
1.7
D+
Weak Attainment of Course Objectives 1.3
D
Poor Attainment of Course Objectives 1.0
D-
Barely Passing of Course Objectives 0.7
F
Nonattainment of Course Objectives 0.0
CR
Credit Not
applicable
NC
No Credit not
applicable
I
IC
Incomplete Authorized
Incomplete Charged
not
applicable
WU
Withdrawal Unauthorized 0
RP
Report in Progress not
applicable
W
Withdrawal not
applicable
RD
Report Delayed not
applicable
Note: A grade of C- is a failing grade in all General
Education Basic Subject courses because a minimum C
grade is required in all of these courses. A C- is also a
failing grade if a student takes a course CR/NC or A, B, C,
NC. In addition, a grade of C- is a failing grade in all
courses in majors that require minimum C grades.
*These explanations do
not apply
to graduate courses. Graduate
students are advised to
read carefully the previous table (Graduate
and Postbaccalaureate Grades).
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Definitions of Administrative Grading
Symbols
Marks other than letter grades used to indicate status in
courses undertaken have the following meanings:
CR is used to denote “passed with credit” when no traditional
letter grade is given, is assigned to undergraduate grades of C
(grade point 2.0 or higher) or better and to graduate grades of
B (grade point 3.0 or higher) or better. CR grades are not
included in the calculation of the grade point average.
NC is used to denote “no credit” when no traditional letter
grade is given, is assigned to undergraduate grades lower than
C (grade point lower than 2.0) and to graduate grades lower
than B (grade point lower than 3.0). NC grades are not
included in the calculation of the grade point average.
RP (Report in Progress) is used for thesis, project,
dissertation, and similar approved courses in which assigned
work frequently extends beyond one academic quarter–and
may include enrollment in more than one quarter. The RP
indicates that the student’s performance has been evaluated
and found to be satisfactory but that further work must be
completed before a final grade (or grades) can properly be
assigned for any part of the course. Enrollment for more units
of credit than the total number of units that can be applied
toward the fulfillment of the student’s educational objective is
prohibited. The RP symbol shall be replaced with the
appropriate final grade within one year of its assignment except
for courses associated with the master’s degree thesis
(courses numbered 597, 598, 599, and 900) and with the
doctoral dissertation (courses numbered 698 and 699) in which
case the time limit shall be five years. An RP does not add
earned units and does not affect grade point average
calculations.
An RP that has not been replaced by a final grade within the
prescribed time limit for the course shall be changed to NC.
Extensions of time to remove RP grades may be granted by
the Curriculum Subcommittee (for undergraduate courses) or
the appropriate College Graduate Dean (for graduate courses)
for contingencies such as–but not limited to–military service
and health problems of an incapacitating nature verified by a
physician’s statement.
W (Withdrawal) indicates that a student was permitted to drop
a course after the “no-record drop” deadline with the approval
of the instructor and the department/division/school chair or
director. The W carries no connotation of quality of student
performance and is not used in calculating grade point
averages.
RD (Report Delayed) may be used when a delay in the
reporting of a grade is caused by circumstances that are
beyond the student’s control. The symbol will be replaced by a
more appropriate grading symbol as soon as possible. An RD
is not included in calculations of grade point average.
I, IC (Incomplete) An Incomplete grade is an interim grade
designed for students who are passing but who through
extenuating circumstances have not been able to complete
part of the work of the course. An Incomplete grade is assigned
at the discretion of the faculty member only when significant
elements of the course requirements have not been met. An
Incomplete will not be assigned when it is necessary for the
student to attend a major portion of the class when it is next
offered.
It is the responsibility of the student to request a grade of
Incomplete from the instructor and to determine from the
instructor the remaining course requirements that must be
satisfied to remove the Incomplete. The conditions for removal
of the Incomplete including due date shall be specified in
writing by the instructor and given to the student with a copy
placed on file with the appropriate campus officer until the
Incomplete is removed or the time limit for removal has
passed. This “Incomplete Grade Agreement” must specify the
outstanding course requirements and the final grade to be
given based on the evaluation of the outstanding work. This
time limitation applies whether or not the student maintains
continuous attendance.
An Incomplete (I) grade may be removed by completing the
outstanding work by the date specified on the incomplete grade
agreement which must be within one calendar year after the
end of the quarter in which the Incomplete grade was assigned.
An Incomplete that is made up within the time period allowed
will be replaced on the student’s permanent academic record
by the letter grade earned followed by an indication that the
original grade was an Incomplete and the date that the
Incomplete was removed.
An Incomplete that is not removed within the time period
allowed will appear on the student’s permanent academic
record as an IC (Incomplete Charged) and will be charged as
an F in grade point average computations.
An Incomplete that is not removed before the degree is
awarded will be charged as an “F” in the grade point average
computations. Upon expiration of an Incomplete grade, the
student’s permanent academic record will be modified to reflect
the number of units attempted and zero units earned.
Any petition for extension of time to remove an Incomplete
must be filed within one calendar year immediately after the
end of the quarter in which it was assigned. A petition must
include documentation establishing the reasons the course
could not be completed prior to the expiration of the initial one
year period. Petitions must be signed by the course instructor
with an indication whether the instructor recommends the
petition be approved or denied. The final decision regarding
extension of Incompletes rests with the Deans of Graduate or
Undergraduate Studies, as appropriate.
WU (Unauthorized Withdrawal) indicates that an enrolled
student did not withdraw from the course but failed to complete
course requirements. It is used when, in the opinion of the
instructor, completed assignments or course activities or both
were insufficient to make normal evaluation of academic
performance possible. For purposes of grade point average
this symbol is equivalent to an F.
Nontraditional Grading Options
Undergraduates may choose to receive grades on a
nontraditional basis, either A, B, C, NC, or CR/NC, under
specified conditions. Some courses are graded only
nontraditionally, as shown in course descriptions. In addition,
students in good standing who have completed at least 12
units at Cal State L.A. and students admitted with upper
division standing may elect to have some courses graded on
either the traditional or the nontraditional basis. CR and NC
grades are not included in grade point average computations.
CR/NC Option. Courses for which a student may not elect to
be graded on a CR/NC basis are those courses required in the
student’s major, minor, or credential program and other
courses selected to meet general education requirements. A
maximum of 45 quarter units may be graded CR/NC, whether
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elected or designated. A maximum of 8 quarter units elected
CR/NC may be taken in any single quarter.
A, B, C/NC Option. Courses for which a student may not elect
to be graded A, B, C/NC are those required in the student’s
major, minor, or credential program; however, any general
education or elective course may be taken with A, B, C/NC
grading. A maximum of 45 quarter units within the total degree
program may be graded A, B, C, NC, whether elected or
designated.
Students may elect to register for a course with a nontraditional
grading option up to the last date in the quarter to add classes.
The decision to elect an option is irrevocable. Academic
standards are identical for all students who are enrolled in a
course, irrespective of the grading option. Instructors are not
notified that students have elected nontraditional grading
options in their courses; traditional grades are reported and are
converted as needed to CR or NC by the Registrar.
Scholastic Status of Undergraduate Students
Grades Required for Credit
Students are advised that they receive no credit for any course
in which they do not earn a grade of D- or higher.
Grade Point Average Requirements
Undergraduate students are expected to maintain a C (2.0)
average in all courses attempted at Cal State L.A. and any
other college or university attended and to make satisfactory
progress toward their academic objectives. Students who
receive financial aid should inform themselves of additional
criteria defining satisfactory progress by consulting the Center
for Student Financial Aid.
Probation for Undergraduate Students
Probation is determined separately for academic and
administrative-academic deficiencies. Students’ probation
status is indicated on their grade report.
Academic Probation
Students are placed on academic probation at the end of a
quarter if either their grade point average at Cal State L.A. or
their cumulative grade point average in all college work
attempted falls below C (2.0). They are continued on academic
probation until their Cal State L.A. and cumulative grade point
average is 2.0 or higher or until they are disqualified in
accordance with the regulations for academic disqualification.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the
total number of grade points earned by the total number of
units attempted. Grade points are assigned for each unit of
course work undertaken, as follows:
Grade
Symbol
Explanation Grade Points Earned
A
Superior 4.0 per unit value of course
A-
Outstanding 3.7 per unit value of course
B+
Very good 3.3 per unit value of course
B
Good 3.0 per unit value of course
B-
Better than average 2.7 per unit value of course
C+
Above average 2.3 per unit value of course
C
Average 2.0 per unit value of course
C-
Below average 1.7 per unit value of course
D+
Weak 1.3 per unit value of course
D
Poor 1.0 per unit value of course
D-
Barely passing 0.7 per unit value of course
F
Nonattainment 0.0 per unit value of course
CR and NC grades are not included in grade point
average computations.
Administrative-Academic Probation
The Office of the Chancellor has made provision whereby
students may be placed on administrative-academic probation
for any of the following reasons:
• Withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of courses for
which they registered in two successive quarters or in any
three quarters.
• Repeated failure to progress toward a stated degree or
program objective when such failure is within their control.
• Failure to comply, after due notice, with a routine
academic requirement or regulation.
Written notice is given of the conditions required for removal
from administrative- academic probation, as well as
circumstances that would lead to disqualification if probation is
not rectified.
Disqualification of Undergraduate Students
Disqualification is determined separately for academic and
administrative-academic deficiencies. Students’ disqualification
status is indicated on their grade report.
Academic Disqualification
Students currently on probation or special probation
whose Cal State L.A. or cumulative grade point average
reaches the following levels are disqualified:
Class Level Grade Point Average
Freshman (0–44 units completed)................................<1.50
Sophomores (45-89 units completed) ......................... <1.70
Juniors (90–134 units completed) ................................<1.85
Seniors (135+ units completed) ...................................<1.95
Administrative-Academic Disqualification
The Office of the Chancellor has made provision whereby
students placed on administrative-academic probation may be
disqualified for any of the following reasons:
• The conditions for removal of administrative-academic
probation are not met within the period specified.
• Students become subject to academic probation while on
administrative-academic probation.
• Students become subject to a new administrative-
academic probation period for the same or similar reasons
of a previous probationary period, although not currently in
such status.
Notification of Disqualification
Students’ notices of disqualification appear on their unofficial
transcript in GET. Students who wish to appeal their
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disqualification should refer to Immediate Reinstatement below.
Disqualified students are required to arrange an exit interview
with their academic adviser to establish readmission
requirements. Undeclared majors will hold this exit interview
with their assigned adviser in the University Academic
Advisement Center.
Immediate Reinstatement
Disqualified students may submit a petition for immediate
reinstatement to their college dean or designee (department
chair in the Colleges of Engineering, Computer Science, and
Technology and Natural and Social Sciences) after the exit
interview has taken place. The University Academic
Advisement Center will rule on petitions for immediate
reinstatement for undeclared majors after their exit interview
has taken place. Students’ approved petitions must be
received in Enrollment Services, Administration 146, by the end
of the third week of the quarter after disqualification.
Immediate reinstatement may be granted for not more than two
successive quarters to students who are pursuing the program
in which disqualification was incurred, including an undeclared
major. Students who are admitted with a grade point average
less than 2.0 on transfer work and whose grades at Cal State
L.A. alone are not the basis for disqualification may qualify for
immediate reinstatement in additional quarters.
Students who are enrolled but not officially reinstated for the
quarter after disqualification should file a request for complete
withdrawal and full refund of fees by the end of the third week
of the quarter. Official withdrawal and refund application forms
are available at Administration 146. Complete withdrawal may
also be accomplished by writing to the Registrar’s Office.
Registration will be cancelled for disqualified students who are
enrolled and do not file a withdrawal request; fees are not
returned in these cases.
Special Probation
All disqualified students who are reinstated or readmitted are
placed on special probation because their grade point average
is less than is allowed for their class level as outlined above.
These students are required to earn better than a C (2.0) grade
point average each quarter until their grade point average is
increased to a level that is higher than that which would
normally cause them to be disqualified according to their class
level.
Students who withdraw completely from any quarter while
on special probation will again be disqualified.
Readmission of Disqualified Students
Readmission after disqualification is not automatic. Disqualified
students will not be considered for readmission until at least
two quarters have elapsed. Procedures and regulations
governing readmission of disqualified students are found in the
Admissions chapter of this catalog.
Disenrollment for Failure to Complete Required
Subcollegiate Courses
Executive Order 665 requires that all first-time entering
students in the California State University system who are not
exempt from the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry
Level Math (ELM) exam take these exams before enrolling in
any courses and, if remediation is required, enroll in
appropriate English and/or math course(s) in their first quarter
of attendance. The policy stipulates that students must
continue to enroll in appropriate level course(s) each quarter
until they are eligible for college level English and/or math.
Students have three consecutive academic quarters, starting
with their first quarter at Cal State L.A., to complete these
requirements. In addition, campus policy requires that students
move directly into their college level English and/or math
course(s) the first quarter they enroll after completing the
remedial course(s) in that field.
Scholastic Status of Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate Students
Grades Required for Credit
Graduate students are advised that they receive no credit for
any course in which they do not earn a grade of C or higher.
Grades of C– and below are considered failing grades in all
graduate programs.
Grade Point Requirements
Graduate students are expected to maintain a B (3.0) average
in all courses attempted at Cal State L.A. and any other college
or university attended and to make satisfactory progress
toward their academic objectives. Students who receive
financial aid should inform themselves of additional criteria
defining satisfactory progress by consulting the Center for
Student Financial Aid.
Postbaccalaureate students are expected to maintain a 2.5
average in all courses attempted at Cal State L.A. and any
other college or university attended and to make satisfactory
progress toward their academic objectives.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the
total number of grade points earned by the total number of
units attempted. Grade points are assigned for each unit of
course work undertaken, as indicated in the Explanation of
Grades table above.
Thus, students who earn a grade of C in a 4-unit course have 4
grade points fewer than the number they would have earned
with a grade of B and are, therefore, deficient 4 grade points
from a B average (–4 grade points). Students who earn an A
grade in a 4-unit course have four grade points more than they
would have earned with a B grade (+4 grade points). The
overall grade point deficiency or surplus can be computed by
assigning the number of plus or minus grade points for each
unit attempted and adding algebraically. CR and NC grades
are not included in grade point average computations.
Grade
Symbol
Explanation Grade Points Earned
A Superior 4.0 per unit value of course
A– Very Good 3.7 per unit value of course
B+ Better Than Average 3.3 per unit value of course
B Satisfactory/Average 3.0 per unit value of course
B– Unsatisfactory 2.7 per unit value of course
C+ Unsatisfactory 2.3 per unit value of course
C Unsatisfactory 2.0 per unit value of course
C– Failing 1.7 per unit value of course
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D+ Failing 1.3 per unit value of course
D Failing 1.0 per unit value of course
D– Failing 0.7 per unit value of course
F Failing 0.0 per unit value of course
Academic Probation for Postbaccalaureate
and Graduate Students
Postbaccalaureate and graduate students are subject to
academic probation if their grade point average falls below the
levels specified below either in course work on their master’s
degree program or in all units completed after becoming
classified, whether or not the course work is taken at Cal State
L.A.
• Classified and conditionally classified graduate students
are expected to maintain a b (3.0) grade point average in
course work on their master’s degree program and in all
courses completed after admission to the program.
• Postbaccalaureate classified and postbaccalaureate
unclassified students are expected to maintain a 2.5 grade
point average in all course work taken after admission to
Cal State L.A., whether or not the course work is taken at
Cal State L.A.
Administrative-Academic Probation.
The Office of the Chancellor has made provision whereby
students may be placed on administrative-academic probation
for any of the following reasons:
• Withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of courses for
which they registered in two successive quarters or in any
three quarters.
• Repeated failure to progress toward a stated degree or
program objective when such failure is within their control.
• Failure to comply, after due notice, with a routine
academic requirement or regulation.
Notice is given in writing of the conditions for removal from
administrative-academic probation, as well as circumstances
that would lead to disqualification should probation conditions
not be rectified.
Disqualification Regulations for Postbaccalaureate and
Graduate Students
Postbaccalaureate and graduate students who are on
academic probation and who do not meet the requirements of
their probation are subject to disqualification in accordance with
the following guidelines:
• Classified and conditionally classified graduate students
who are on academic probation are subject to
disqualification from pursuing the master’s degree
program in which they were classified if after being placed
on scholastic probation they do not raise their average to
B (3.0) after completion of 16 units or two quarters in
residence, whichever comes later.
• Classified and conditionally classified graduate students
whose grade point average falls more than nine grade
points below B (3.0) will be disqualified from pursuing the
master’s degree program in which they were classified.
• Students who are disqualified from a master’s degree
program may not reenter that program. They may be
admitted to another program only on the recommendation
of the new major department/division concerned and with
the approval of the appropriate college graduate dean.
• Postbaccalaureate classified and postbaccalaureate
unclassified students who are on academic probation are
subject to disqualification from pursuing course work at
Cal State L.A. IF they do not raise their average to 2.5
after completion of 16 units or two quarters in residence,
whichever comes later.
• All units earned in the quarter in which the sixteenth unit
is completed will be used in computing the grade point
average.
• Students disqualified for scholarship deficiency may not
enroll in any regular quarter at Cal State L.A. without
permission from the appropriate college graduate dean
and may be denied admission to other educational
programs operated or sponsored by the campus.
• Students who are enrolled in graduate degree programs,
credential programs, and postbaccalaureate credit
certificate programs are not eligible for Academic
Renewal.
• Postbaccalaureate students who are pursuing a second
or subsequent baccalaureate are subject to the same
probation and disqualification standards as seniors.
These are outlined in the Procedures and Regulations
section near the front of this catalog.
The Office of the Chancellor has made provision whereby
postbaccalaureate and graduate students who are on
academic-administrative probation may be disqualified for any
of the following reasons:
• The conditions for removal of administrative-academic
probation are not met within the period specified.
• Students become subject to academic probation while on
administrative-academic probation.
• Students become subject to a new administrative-
academic probation period for the same or similar
reasons of a previous probationary period, although not
currently in such status.
Student Conduct: Rights and Responsibilities
Standards for Student Conduct
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy
living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Each member of the campus community must choose
behaviors that contribute toward this end. Student behavior that
is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code (Section
41301 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations) is addressed
through an educational process that is designed to promote
safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose
appropriate consequences.........................................................
Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in
responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to
be civil to one another and to others in the campus community,
and to contribute positively to student and university life.
Unacceptable behaviors by students or applicants for
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admission are subject to disciplinary sanctions as provided in
Sections 41301 & 41302 of Title 5, California Code of
Regulations (See Appendix E in this Catalog). Alleged
violations of the Student Conduct Code may be reported to the
Judicial Affairs Officer in Student Affairs, Room 108 (SA 108).
Copies of the Student Conduct Code and the Student Conduct
Procedures (CSU Executive Order 970), which govern
enforcement of these regulations, are available in SA 108 or at
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/jao/
Academic Honesty
Instructors have the responsibility of planning and supervising
all academic work, encouraging honest individual effort, and
taking appropriate action if instances of academic dishonesty
are discovered. However, honesty is primarily the responsibility
of each student. The University considers cheating and
plagiarism to be voluntary acts for which there may be reasons,
but no acceptable excuse.
The University Academic Honesty Policy (See Appendix D in
this Catalog) defines cheating and plagiarism as follows:
• Cheating is the act of obtaining or
attempting to obtain credit for academic work
through the use of any dishonest, deceptive,
or fraudulent means.
• Plagiarism is the act of using ideas, words,
or work of another person or persons as if
they were one's own, without giving proper
credit to the original sources.
Students who cheat or commit plagiarism may be subject to
both academic and administrative sanctions. Faculty have the
right to establish the standards by which the academic
performance of students will be evaluated, including the
consequences of students not meeting some portion or all of
the academic requirements of a course through acts of
cheating or plagiarism. The range of academic sanctions is
broad and may include repeating an assignment/test,
completing additional assignments, receiving a lower grade,
zero or "F" on an individual assignment or receiving a lower
grade or "F" in the course. Cheating and plagiarism also violate
of the Student Conduct Code and are subject to administrative
sanctions including, but not limited to disciplinary probation,
suspension, or expulsion as stipulated in Section 41302 of Title
5, California Code of Regulations.
Students accused of cheating or plagiarism will be given an
opportunity to discuss the allegations with the professor prior to
being issued an academic sanction. If a student agrees to the
academic sanction suggested by the professor, he or she must
acknowledge this agreement by signing an Academic
Dishonesty Resolution Form. However, if the student does not
agree with the allegations, he or she may request that the
professor forward the matter to the Judicial Affairs Officer who
will independently investigate the allegations. If the Judicial
Affairs Officer determines that there is sufficient evidence that
cheating or plagiarism have occurred, the student will be
formally charged with a violation of the Student Conduct Code
(Section 41301, of Title 5, California Code of Regulations). A
record of all disciplinary charges, including cheating and
plagiarism, will be maintained in the Judicial Affairs Office for a
minimum of five years. Disciplinary files are separate from
academic files and subject to disclosure to third parties by prior
written consent of the student, or a court ordered subpoena.
Copies of the Academic Honesty Policy are available in SA 108
or at http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/jao/
Student Grievances
Grievances are formal complaints by students arising out of
alleged actions of the University or its faculty, administrators, or
officers, such actions being alleged by students to be
unauthorized or unjustified and adversely to affect students’
status, rights, or privileges. Student Grievance Procedures
have been established to provide safeguards that protect the
rights of all concerned parties and insure that grievances are
handled fairly. (See Appendix I in this Catalog) These
procedures are one channel for solving problems, however
they should not take the place of negotiating in good faith or
open, honest communication.
Copies of the Student Grievance Procedures are available in
SA 108 or at http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/jao/
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities (See
Appendix J in this Catalog) enumerates the rights guaranteed
to, and the responsibilities of, all Cal State L.A. students.
These include, but are not limited to Academic Advisement,
Freedom of Expression, Academic Evaluation, Instructional
Practice, Writing and Plagiarism, Access to Official Records
and Information, Freedom of Information, Freedom of Access
to Higher Education and Freedom of Association.
Copies of this document are available in SA 108 or at
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/jao/
Intellectual Property
The CSU Chancellor’s office defines Intellectual Property as:
Unauthorized recording, dissemination, and publication of
academic presentations for commercial purposes. This
prohibition applies to a recording made in any medium,
including, but not limited to, handwritten or typewritten class
notes.
(1) The term "academic presentation" means any
lecture, speech, performance, exhibition, or other
form of academic or aesthetic presentation, made
by an instructor of record as part of an authorized
course of instruction that is not fixed in a tangible
medium of expression.
(2) The term "commercial purpose" means any purpose
that has financial or economic gain as an objective.
(3) "Instructor of record" means any teacher or staff
member employed to teach courses and authorize
credit for the successful completion of courses.
(See the Student Discipline Policy, Appendix E.)
Policy on the Prohibition of Sexual
Harassment
California State University, Los Angeles, will take action to
prevent and eliminate sexual harassment, as mandated by
Chancellor’s Executive Order No. 927.
Sexual harassment is conduct subject to disciplinary action,
including termination. Sexual harassment* includes but is not
limited to:
• Unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
• Any act that contributes to a workplace or learning
environment that is hostile, intimidating, offensive, or
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adverse to persons because of the sexual nature of the
conduct.
• Conditioning an act, decision, evaluation, or
recommendation on the submission to or tolerance of any
act of a sexual nature.
Although this policy focuses on the treatment of persons
lacking or holding lesser authority by persons possessing
greater authority, it does not preclude the possibility that sexual
harassment may also be perpetrated by persons lacking or
holding lesser authority, e.g., employees, students, or
applicants. In determining whether conduct constitutes sexual
harassment, the circumstances surrounding the conduct are
considered.
The prohibition against sexual harassment applies to all
transactions of University business, whether on or off campus.
Individuals with supervisory authority are responsible for
reporting a formal complaint about sexual harassment to the
Office for Equity and Diversity. Failure to do so may lead to
appropriate administrative action.
Specific rules and procedures for reporting charges of sexual
harassment and for pursuing available remedies are available
in the following locations: Office for Human Resources
Management, Office for Equity and Diversity; Office of the Vice
President for Student Affairs; University Counseling Center;
and Women’s Resource Center.
For questions about sexual harassment, please contact the
Office for Equity and Diversity, Administration 606, (323) 343-
3040.
*The parameters of “sexual harassment” are legally defined by State
and Federal statutes and Court decisions. W
hile the policy set forth
above describes actions, which fall generally within the scope of
“sexual harassment,” all CSU employees and students are required
to conduct themselves in a manner that avoids sexual harassment as
defined by State and Federal law.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT:
If you feel you have experienced sexual harassment, please
make your concern known. You may file a complaint with the
Office for Equity and Diversity located in Administration 606 or
contact the Office at (323) 343-3040.
Your concerns will be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and
objectively. If corrective action is appropriate, it will be taken.
No action will be taken against you for filing your complaint, so
long as you believe the complaint to be valid.
APPEAL PROCEDURES:
• If a complainant is not satisfied with the outcome of the
complaint process described above, he/she may file a
written appeal with the President or the President’s
designee within five (5) working days of receipt of the
decision from the Equity and Diversity Specialist. The
appeal shall outline the basis upon which the complainant
believes the appeal should be granted.
• The President or the President’s designee will
acknowledge receipt of the appeal within five (5) working
days and will, within twenty (20) working days, provide a
written decision to the complainant and respondent. The
President’s decision will be the final University decision.
Campus Nonviolence Policy
California State University, Los Angeles is committed to
creating and maintaining a working, learning, and social
environment for all members of the University community that
is free from violence.
Civility, understanding, and mutual respect toward all members
of the University community are intrinsic to excellence in
teaching and learning, to the existence of a safe and healthful
workplace, and to maintenance of a campus culture and
environment that serves the needs of its many constituencies.
Threats of violence or acts of violence not only impact the
individuals concerned, but also the mission of the University to
foster higher education through open dialogue and the free
exchange of ideas. The University prohibits and will take
decisive action to eliminate verbal harassment, violent acts,
threats of violence, or any other behavior that by intent, action,
or outcome harms another person. Such conduct is subject to
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from
employment, expulsion from the University, or civil or criminal
prosecution as appropriate.
The University has no tolerance for violence against and by
members of the University community. To fulfill this policy, the
University will work to prevent violence from occurring and will
ensure that federal and state laws, as well as University
regulations prohibiting violence, are fully enforced. In
determining whether conduct constitutes a credible threat or
act of violence, the circumstances surrounding the conduct will
be considered.
Established University faculty, staff, and student and
Department of Public Safety procedures will serve as
mechanisms for resolving situations of violence or threats of
violence. Each allegation of violence or threat of violence will
be taken seriously. Individuals are encouraged to report acts of
violence, threats of violence, or any other behavior that by
intent, act or outcome harms another person.
Approved by the Cal State L.A. Academic Senate and
President James M. Rosser - Summer 1996
Compliance with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
California State University, Los Angeles, does not permit
discrimination on the basis of disability in admission to, access
to, or operation of its instruction, programs, services, or
activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. Also, the
University does not permit harassment based on a protected
disability. In addition, the University does not permit
discrimination or harassment based on an applicant's,
employee's, or student's relationship with or association with
anyone with a known protected disability.
Upon request, the University will consider reasonable
accommodation(s) when needed to facilitate the participation of
persons with protected disabilities. Reasonable
accommodations will be considered to permit individuals with
protected disabilities to: (a) complete the admission/
employment process; (b) perform essential job functions; (c)
participate in instruction, programs, services or activities; and,
(d) enjoy other benefits and privileges of similarly-situated
individuals without disabilities.
Questions, concerns, complaints and requests for reasonable
accommodation or additional information may be forwarded to
the Office for Equity and Diversity, the campus office assigned
responsibility for compliance with the ADA. The Office for
Equity and Diversity is located in Administration 606 and is
open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (323)
343-3040, or TDD: (323) 343-3670.
Familiarity with the institution's rules and regulations published
in this catalog shall be the responsibility of each student and
faculty member, and of those administrators concerned with
academic matters.
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ADA Complaint
If you feel you have experienced discrimination or harassment
due to your protected disability in connection with your
association with the University, please make your concerns
known. You may file a complaint with the Office for Equity and
Diversity, located in Administration 606.
Your concerns will be treated carefully, and investigated
promptly, thoroughly, and objectively. If corrective action is
appropriate, it will be taken. No action will be taken against
you for filing your complaint, so long as you believe the
complaint to be valid.
Nondiscrimination Statement
California State University, Los Angeles, affirms its
commitment to equality of opportunity for all individuals. This
commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in any
program or activity of the University on the basis of race, color,
religious creed, national origin, sex, ancestry, physical disability
(including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition,
pregnancy, age (over 40), marital status; political affiliation,
sexual orientation, disabled veteran's status, Vietnam Era
veteran's status, or any other classification that precludes a
person from consideration as an individual. Further, the
University's commitment requires that no retaliation shall occur
because an individual filed a complaint of discrimination or in
some other way opposed discriminatory practices, or
participated in an investigation related to such a complaint.
This policy is in accord with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of
1972, as amended, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the
Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and related
administrative regulations and executive orders. Inquiries
concerning the application of Title IX, Sections 503 and 504,
and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to the Office
for Equity and Diversity (Telephone: [323] 343-3040), the
campus office assigned the administrative responsibility of
reviewing such matters. Title IX inquiries may also be directed
to the Regional Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Region
IX, Old Federal Building, 50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239,
San Francisco, CA 94102.
Discrimination Complaint
If you feel you have experienced discrimination or harassment
due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identification, marital status, pregnancy,
age, disability, or veteran status in connection with your
association with the University, please make your concerns
known. You may file a complaint with the Office for Equity and
Diversity, located in Administration 606.
Your concerns will be treated carefully and be investigated
promptly, thoroughly, and objectively. If corrective action is
appropriate, it will be taken. No action will be taken against
you for filing your complaint, so long as you believe the
complaint to be valid.
Consensual Sexual Relations between
Faculty and Students*
(Senate: 7/29/97; President: 12/4/97)
“Sexual relations between students and faculty members with
whom they also have an academic or evaluative relationship
are fraught with the potential for exploitation. The respect and
trust accorded a professor by a student, as well as the power
exercised by the professor in an academic or evaluative role,
make voluntary consent by the student suspect. Even when
both parties initially have consented, the development of a
sexual relationship renders both the faculty member and the
institution vulnerable to possible later allegations of sexual
harassment in light of the significant power differential that
exists between faculty members and students."
“In their relationships with students, members of the faculty are
expected to be aware of their professional responsibilities and
avoid apparent or actual conflict of interest, favoritism, or bias.”
*the language in quotation marks is the statement that was
adopted by the 81
st
annual meeting of A.A.U.P.
It is unprofessional conduct for a faculty member to engage in
any sexual relationship with a student while he or she is
enrolled in that faculty member's class, or if a faculty member
is acting in any other capacity that may directly affect the
student's academic career.
Failure to follow these standards will be grounds for
investigation for disciplinary action.
Student Use of Human Subjects or Animals
Students, like all others in the University community, must
follow established University and federal guidelines when using
human subjects or animals either in research or as part of a
course activity. Prior approval by either the Institutional Review
Board for research involving human subjects or the Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee for research involving
animals must be obtained. The committees meet at regularly
scheduled times and it is crucial to give notice of the impending
research or course use as far in advance as possible.
For further information, please contact the Office of Research
and Sponsored Programs (323) 343-5366 or visit its Website at
www.calstatela.edu/academic/orsp.
Immigration Requirements for Licensure
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), also known as the
Welfare Reform Act, includes provisions to eliminate eligibility
for federal and state public benefits for certain categories of
lawful immigrants as well as benefits for all illegal immigrants.
Students who will require a professional or commercial license
provided by a local, state, or federal government agency in
order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be
training them must meet the immigration requirements of the
new Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act to achieve licensure. Information concerning
the regulation is available from International Programs and
Services (323) 343-3170.
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Undergraduate Studies: General Information
List of Bachelor’s Degrees Including Majors and Minors
List of Credit Certificate Programs
Characteristics of and Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees
Other Bachelor’s Degree Regulations
The General Education Program
Service-Learning Courses
Teaching Credentials: Basic Information on Undergraduate Preparation
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Common Core
Academic Support Programs
Pre-Professional Study
Credit Certificate Programs
Recognition of Academic Excellence and Honors Programs
Career Placement Information
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Undergraduate Studies
Introductory Comments
California State University, Los Angeles offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of
Vocational Education degrees. The specific bachelor’s degrees and academic majors are listed below. Minors and certificate
programs are also available in many fields, and are also listed below. Full descriptions of each of these programs, including specific
information about admission requirements, curriculum, courses of instruction, and graduation requirements is presented either in the
chapter Academic Programs: School, Department, Division, and Interdisciplinary-based or in the chapter Academic
Programs: College-based and University-wide. Within each chapter, the administrative units offering the academic programs are
listed in alphabetical order. There is a Directory of Academic Programs at the beginning of the Directories chapter, near the
front of this catalog. Characteristics of the different Bachelor’s degrees and the general degree requirements for all Bachelor’s
Degrees at Cal State L.A. are described after the listings immediately below.
In addition, the basic information about undergraduate preparation for California teaching credentials is presented later in this
chapter. The undergraduate and postbaccalaureate subject matter portions of each of the teaching credential programs are fully
described in the appropriate academic department, division or interdisciplinary programs section of that Academic Programs
chapter. All of the basic credential programs, the specialist and administrative credential requirements, and the Postbaccalaureate
programs of study which prepare students for these credentials are all described in the Charter College of Education portion of
the Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide chapter, with further details available within the Divisional portions
of the Academic Programs: School, Department, Division and Interdisciplinary-based chapter.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with all degree requirements and to consult an academic adviser on a regular
basis.
List of Bachelor’s Degrees and Majors
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
African American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Asian and Asian American Studies
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Communication
Communicative Disorders
Economics
English
French
Geography
History
Industrial Arts
Japanese
Latin-American Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Mexican-American Studies
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Major
Television, Film and Media Studies
Theatre Arts and Dance
Urban Learning
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Aviation Administration
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Exercise Science
Fire Protection Administration and Technology
Geology
Graphic Communications
Health Science
Industrial Technology
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Natural Science
Nursing
Nutritional Science
Physics
Rehabilitation Services
Special Major
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Bachelor of Music Degree
Music
Bachelor of Vocational Education Degree
Vocational Arts
List of Minors
That may be taken as part of a Bachelor’s Degree Program
Accounting
Anthropology
Art
Asian Studies
Basic Business
Biology
Central American Studies
Chicano Studies
Child Development
Chinese
Classics
Communication
Comparative Linguistics
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Economics
English
Finance
French
Geography
Geology
Global Politics
Health Science
History
Industrial Studies
Information Technology (IT)
Japanese
Labor and Working Class Studies
Latin-American Studies
Law and Society
Management
Mathematics
Mesoamerican Studies
Microbiology
Multimedia
Music
Pan-African Studies
Philosophy (General)
Philosophy (Prelaw)
Physics
Political Science (General)
Prelegal Studies
Psychology
Public Administration
Rehabilitation Services
Religious Studies
Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies
Social Gerontology
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts and Dance
Women’s and Gender Studies
List of Credit Certificate Programs
Accounting
Advanced Information Systems
Alcohol and Drug Problems Specialist
Alternative Nutrition
Applied Gerontology
Child Maltreatment and Family Violence
Computer Programming
Electronics Technology
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction
Fire Service Administration
General Management
Geographic Information Systems
Human Resources Management
Intercultural Proficiency
International Business
International Business Communication
International Economic Relations
Labor Relations
Law Enforcement Leadership
Manufacturing
Marketing
Operations Management
Parent Educator
Retail Professional Development
Sports Nutrition
Transportation (Commercial)
Urban Land Use and Property Analysis
Youth Agency Administration
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Rules and regulations governing certificate programs and brief
descriptions of these programs appear at the end of this
chapter. Specific requirements and course listings appear in
the individual academic department, division and school
listings following this chapter.
Bachelor’s Degree
Degree Characteristics
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is designed to provide a
balanced liberal arts education and general knowledge in a
recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or areas of
professional study.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is designed to provide
a balanced liberal arts education and a scientific, technical, or
professional entry level of competence.
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree provides a balanced
liberal arts education with additional preparation in musical
performance with emphasis on high performance standards.
The Bachelor of Vocational Education (B.V.E.) degree,
created through state legislation, is designed specifically for
vocational/occupational teachers who are required to have
both work and teaching experience.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Vocational Education
degrees each require the satisfactory completion of 180-186
quarter units. The Bachelor of Music degree requires 189
quarter units and the Bachelor of Science degree unit
requirement varies from 180 to 204 units, as specified
individually for each degree program. Included in the total unit
requirement for each of these degrees is a minimum of 72
units of general education courses, including the units
necessary to complete mandatory requirements for the U.S.
Constitution and American History, 12 units in an upper
division theme, and 12 units in residence at Cal State L.A. For
each degree a minimum of 60 quarter units must carry upper
division credit (courses numbered 300–499). Courses
numbered above 499 are intended for graduate students only
and are not applicable toward bachelor’s degrees.
Catalog Requirements Under Which
an Undergraduate Student Graduates
Unless exception is requested under one of the provisions
below, students enrolling at Cal State L.A. for the first time
must meet degree requirements specified in the catalog in
effect at the time of entrance. The catalog date is specified on
each student’s credit summary.
Baccalaureate students who remain in attendance in regular
sessions at any California State University campus, any
California community college, or any combination of California
community colleges and CSU campuses and thereafter at Cal
State L.A. may elect to meet Cal State L.A. graduation
requirements in effect at the time they began such attendance,
at the time they entered Cal State L.A., or at the time of
graduation from Cal State L.A. In this context, attendance
means attendance in at least one semester or two quarters
each calendar year, excluding summer session, extension, and
concurrent enrollment in Cal State L.A. courses. Absence due
to an approved educational leave or for attendance at another
accredited institution of higher learning shall not be considered
an interruption in attendance if the interruption does not
exceed two years. Disqualified students retain their existing
catalog privileges under the conditions outlined above.
All other transfer students and students who have not
remained in attendance as described above will be held to Cal
State L.A. graduation requirements in effect at the beginning of
their most recent period of attendance at Cal State L.A. or,
alternatively, at the time of graduation. Students who change
to a new degree and/or major objective must meet
requirements for the new degree and/or major in the catalog in
effect at the time of change. If courses described under earlier
requirements are no longer available, the major department or
division may authorize or require appropriate substitutes.
General Education is an integral component of the
requirements for the bachelor’s degree. Students who remain
in attendance as defined above normally will meet General
Education requirements listed in the catalog in effect at time of
entrance. However, they may elect to meet General Education
requirements in the catalog in effect either at the time of
entrance or graduation, and need not meet major requirements
from the same catalog. If courses described under earlier
requirements are no longer available, appropriate substitutes
must be selected from the current list of courses approved for
the area involved.
Time Limits on Major
Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees
A department, division or school may specify that no subject,
unit, or grade credit be granted for specific upper division
courses offered by that department, division or school to
students who completed such courses more than ten years
before the date of their bachelor’s degree. Courses with time
limits are designated in the course descriptions in this catalog
and on the major program advisement sheets submitted by
each student’s major department, division or school to the
Graduation Office. When a Cal State L.A. course is so
designated, the restriction also applies to equivalent courses
transferred from other institutions. Students may petition for
and, in extraordinary circumstances, the major departments,
divisions, and schools may grant permission to validate by
examination such an expired course with the concurrence of
the department, division or school that offers the course or its
equivalent. For all requirements, election of any catalog will not
extend beyond ten years after its designated academic year.
Residence Requirement
Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 45
quarter units, including at least 36 upper division units, 18 units
in the major, and 12 units in general education courses, in
residence at Cal State L.A. for the baccalaureate. Credit
earned in special sessions may be applied toward this
residence requirement. However, only 36 residence units may
be earned through Open University. Credit earned in
extension courses or by examination may not apply toward the
residence requirement.
Scholarship Requirements
In addition to meeting total unit requirements for graduation,
students must also satisfy specific scholarship requirements.
These include achievement of a minimum 2.0 grade point
average (C on a scale in which A=4.0) in all units attempted,
including those accepted by transfer from another institution,
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all courses required for the major, all courses used to meet
General Education requirements, and all units attempted at Cal
State L.A.
Introduction to Higher
Education Course Requirement
NOTE: This requirement must be completed no later than
the second quarter of attendance at Cal State L.A. All
undergraduate students who do not have a bachelor’s degree
and enter Cal State L.A. Fall 1997 or later, and who are subject
to the 1997 and later GE requirements, are required to
complete an introduction to higher education course.
Freshmen meet this requirement by enrolling in a 100-level
course offered by the college that offers the student’s major.
Undergraduate transfer students who entered Cal State L.A.
Fall, 1999 or later and who are subject to the 1997 and later
GE requirements are required to complete a Transition to Cal
State L.A. course (300 level) offered by the college that offers
the student’s major. These courses, which must be completed
no later than the second quarter of residence at Cal State L.A.,
introduce students to the following aspects of the University:
History, structure, policies and procedures, faculty
expectations, resources and skills necessary for success, and
content specific to disciplines in the college that offers the
student’s major. Special sections of the courses, organized at
the University level, are offered for undeclared students.
Students should consult their academic advisers before
enrolling in the courses.
Graduation Requirement in Writing
Proficiency
All students must demonstrate competency in writing skills as a
requirement for graduation. Information on currently available
ways to meet this graduation requirement may be obtained
from the University Writing Center, located in the Library, Rm.
2097, (323) 343-5350.
Lower Division Writing Requirement
The English Placement Test (EPT), described in the
Admissions chapter of this catalog, must be taken before
enrolling in any courses at Cal State L.A. The EPT is
prerequisite to all lower division English writing courses.
All baccalaureate students who enter Cal State L.A. Summer
1993 or later, and who are subject to requirements of the 1993-
95 or later general education catalog, are required to take two
quarters of English composition (ENGL 101 and 102), which
must be taken in sequence. Students entering Cal State L.A.
as freshmen must complete these courses before they reach
upper division standing (90 quarter units). Transfer students
entering above the freshman level who are required to take
one or both of these composition courses must do so before
they complete 45 quarter units at Cal State L.A. Only the first
of the two courses (ENGL 101) is applied to General
Education. The second course (ENGL 102) is prerequisite to
UNIV 400 (WPE).
Upper Division Writing Requirements
WPE/GWAR
All Cal State L.A. students who entered Summer 1984 or later
and are pursuing a degree or credential must satisfy the
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) by
passing the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE). Students
must first pass ENGL 101 and 102 (or their equivalents) with a
minimum grade of C prior to taking the WPE. The WPE must
be taken and passed prior to completion of the 135 quarter
units. Transfer students who have completed 135 units upon
entrance must pass the WPE during their first quarter of
residence at Cal State L.A. Students who have satisfied the
upper division writing proficiency requirement at another CSU
campus shall be considered to have met the Cal State L.A.
requirement.
Students who fail to take and pass the WPE within the required
time limit of 135 units will have a hold placed on their records,
which will preclude them from enrolling in any courses until the
WPE requirement is satisfied. Students who receive a No
Credit (NC) grade on the WPE must meet with a WPE
consultant in the University Writing Center to discuss
deficiencies identified by the exam and receive
recommendations of activities to correct these deficiencies.
Based on the recommendations from the WPE consultant,
students may re-take the WPE or enroll in UNIV 401, the upper
division writing proficiency course.
To take the WPE, students must register for UNIV 400 by the
add deadline of each quarter. Additional information about the
WPE is available in the Schedule of Classes and at the
University Testing Center.
The postbaccalaureate writing skills requirement–for students
pursuing graduate degrees and credentials–is described in the
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study: General
Information chapter.
Summary of Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Total units required for degrees:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 180–186 units
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) 189 units
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 180–204 units (depending on
major)
Bachelor of Vocational Education
(B.V.E.)
180 units
Writing skills requirements
(for all Bachelor’s Degrees):
• a minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 101 and 102, and a
• a passing score on the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE) OR a minimum grade of “C” in UNIV 401, and
• a minimum grade of “C” in an upper division writing course
designated by the major.
Grade point average: *
Minimum C (2.0) average in:
• all college work attempted
• all courses attempted at Cal State L.A.
• all general education courses
• all courses required for major**
* Students receive no credit for any course in which they do not
earn a passing grade -- i.e., D-
or higher.
** Some majors require a minimum C grade in each course that is
used to fulfill major requirements.
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Required Distribution of Units
(for all Bachelor’s Degrees):
General education:
72 units, including:
• 12 in residence
• 12 in an upper division theme
Major subject area:
Varies depending on major
Upper division units
60 units minimum
In residence
45 units at Cal State L.A. including:
• 36 upper division units
• 18 units in a major
• 12 units in general education
Introduction to Higher Education course
One course
One course (ENGL 102) in written communication
beyond the General Education Requirement
4 units
Other Bachelor Degree Regulations
Preliminary Evaluation of
College Work Completed Elsewhere
College work completed elsewhere is evaluated in terms of its
relevance to Cal State L.A. course offerings and degree
requirements. Preliminary evaluation information is sent to all
new transfer and readmitted students at the time of notification
of eligibility for admission to the University. A complete
evaluation of transfer work is mailed to all new transfer and
readmitted students during their first quarter of attendance.
The evaluation identifies general education and graduation
requirements met by transfer courses and transfer unit credit
accepted. For readmitted students, it also identifies general
education and graduation requirements met by Cal State L.A.
courses. Students should review their evaluation carefully,
consult their academic department promptly if they do not
agree with or fully understand all information on the evaluation,
and keep it in a safe place for easy reference. Determination
of the catalog governing graduation requirements is explained
below.
Special Major for the Bachelor’s Degree
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a
Special Major allows selected students an opportunity to
pursue individualized programs of study if their academic and
professional goals cannot be met through existing degree
programs, or combinations of programs (i.e., majors, minors,
etc.), at Cal State L.A. or other CSU campuses. The Special
Major consists of a program of study in two or more disciplines
developed in consultation with faculty members from the
respective departments. See the University Programs section
of the Academic Programs: College-based and University-
wide chapter for details about these degree programs.
Multiple Majors and/or Degrees
Students may earn the same or different baccalaureate
degree(s), e.g. a B.A. with multiple majors, or B.A. and B.S.
degrees, if the requirements for each of the multiple majors
leading to the degree(s) are completed in the same quarter.
Students may also earn a baccalaureate and graduate degree,
e.g. B.A. and M.S. degrees, or B.S. and M.A. degrees, if the
requirements for each of the multiple degrees are completed in
the same quarter.
Students who wish to have multiple majors and/or degrees
listed on their diploma and transcript must:
•
Fulfill department/division/school requirements in the
multiple majors and/or degrees;
•
File a request endorsed by the multiple departments,
divisions, and/or schools; and
•
Be approved and recommended for graduation by the
faculty of each major department, division or
school granting the majors and/or degree(s)
Second Baccalaureate
Students seeking a second baccalaureate from Cal State L.A.
may qualify for graduation with the approval and
recommendation of the faculty upon completion of the
following:
1. Residence and scholarship requirements then in effect;
2. A major program as specified by the major department;
3. Completion of a minimum of 45 quarter units in residence
beyond the requirements of the first degree. The 45
quarter units in residence must include at least 36 units in
upper division courses, at least 18 units in the second
academic major and 12 units in general education if
applicable;
4. General education requirements as appropriate;
A) A student completing a baccalaureate program at Cal
State L.A. who remains in continuous attendance will
not be required to complete additional G.E.
requirements for the second baccalaureate degree.
B) A student who has completed a baccalaureate
program at Cal State L.A. who returns to complete a
second baccalaureate degree will be required to
complete 12 units of upper division G.E. units if this
requirement was not satisfied with the first degree. A
student must complete two G.E. courses designated
as “diversity” courses that can be counted as part of
the 12 units of upper division G.E. requirements.
C) A student who completes a baccalaureate degree
from another accredited institution will be required to
complete the following G.E. requirements if they were
not completed as part of the first degree:
i. Breadth requirements of Executive Order 595, i.e.
16 units in each of the three areas ( including 4
upper division units in each) of natural sciences and
mathematics, humanities, and social sciences.
Course by course articulation or comparability will not
be required. Sub-blocks (B1, B2, B3) will not be
considered, i.e., the G.E. block as a whole will be
evaluated.
ii. Statutory requirements, i.e., U.S. History and
California state and local government.
iii. Diversity requirement, i.e., completing two G.E.
courses designated as “diversity” courses.
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5. Any University requirements not previously satisfied (e.g.,
ENGL 102, WPE).
Units included in a second baccalaureate program may not be
applied to a graduate degree. Candidates for second
baccalaureates are eligible for the Dean’s List and other
academic honors based on the same criteria as candidates for
first degrees. A second baccalaureate candidate may
graduate with honors according to the same criteria as
candidates for first degrees, with the grade point average
computed on all units attempted in residence at Cal State L.A.
Minors
Although a minor is not required for a baccalaureate, minors
are available in many fields for the purpose of strengthening
students’ preparation in areas related to the major field or to
career choices. A minor may not be taken in the same subject
as the major.
A minor consists of a formal aggregate of courses totaling 18
or more quarter units, of which at least 12 units must be upper
division and taken in residence at Cal State L.A. A minimum C
(2.0) grade point average is required on all course work taken
to complete the minor program. The minor will be noted on the
student’s transcript if the individual program has been
approved by the offering department, division or school and is
completed at the same time as the work for the degree itself.
Requirements for the minor must be completed either
before or simultaneously with requirements for the
degree. Minors will not be granted if any requirement of
the minor is completed after requirements for the degree.
Interested students should consult an adviser in the
department, division or school offering the minor of their
choice. A list of the approved minors appears at the beginning
of this chapter.
Undergraduate
Credit for Graduate Courses
Under extraordinary academic circumstances as specified
below, the University Curriculum Subcommittee may approve
the granting of baccalaureate credit for 500-level course work
to a maximum of two courses not to exceed a total of 8 quarter
units. The following conditions must be met:
• Senior standing at the time of petition (completion of 135
quarter units);
• grade point average of 3.5 in the major;
• submission of a petition to the Curriculum Subcommittee
at least one full quarter in advance of the quarter in which
the courses are to be taken; and
• submission of a letter of recommendation from the
instructor of the 500-level course(s), endorsed by the
chair of the student’s major department, division or school
and by the chair of the host department, division or
school if the proposed course is not in the student’s major
department, division or school.
Graduate Credit
for Undergraduate Students
Except for provisions for outstanding seniors described above
and for vocational teachers enrolled for the community college
credential and the BVE degree, graduate course credit may not
be applied toward a baccalaureate. In their final quarter of
undergraduate study, students may apply toward graduate
credit a maximum of eight units in courses beyond the
minimum requirements for the baccalaureate, provided they
have maintained a minimum 2.5 grade point average in all
upper division work. Students with a 3.0 average or higher
may include in this allowance one 500-level course. Any
course for which graduate credit is requested must be
approved in advance by the graduate adviser in the
department, division or school in which the master’s degree is
to be taken.
The approved application must be delivered to the Graduation
Office, Administration 409, during the quarter before that in
which courses are to be taken. Graduate credit is allowed for
courses numbered in the 400 and 500-series only.
Application
for Graduation (Degree Check)
Once a minimum of 135-quarter units is earned, students may
apply for graduation. Application for graduation (degree check)
is made on a form available at the Cal State L.A. Graduation
Office Website, academic department / division / school, the
college advisement centers and at Enrollment Services in
Administration 146. These forms are available five days prior to
the application filing period. Candidates take their completed
application form for payment to the Cashiers Office. Once
payment is made, candidates take their application to their
department, division or school for approval and processing.
Filing periods are published in the Graduation Information
section of the Schedule of Classes.
Students arrange to meet with their faculty adviser who will
complete the Bachelors Degree Worksheet and approve the
candidate's major program. The department, division or school
will forward all documentation to the Graduation office for
processing. The Graduation Office notifies students of the
receipt of their graduation application and supporting
documents.
Graduation check results are sent to the students in the mail
prior to their final anticipated quarter. Students who are
enrolled in the quarter they expect to graduate but do not
complete all degree requirements will have their graduation
application "automatically" transferred to the following quarter
for processing. All questions regarding the graduation check or
final results are to be directed to the student's major
department, division or school.
Degrees dates are posted at the end of the quarter in which all
requirements are met.
Commencement Exercises
Commencement is held annually at the end of the Spring
Quarter. Students who have completed degree requirements
in Fall and those applying for graduation Winter, Spring and
Summer Quarters are eligible to participate in the ceremony.
Information bulletins about commencement activities are
mailed to the home address of those eligible to participate
early in the spring, and are available on campus at college,
department, division, and school offices and Administration
146 and 409.
During Commencement Exercises, degrees are conferred on
the candidates by the President of the University. Although
each candidate receives a diploma cover during the program,
the actual diploma is sent several months later. A few weeks
after graduation, eligible candidates receive a letter of
congratulations in the mail and degrees are posted on their
permanent academic records.
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Credit for Prior
Experiential Learning (CPEL)
Through the CPEL program, Cal State L.A. grants up to 12
units of undergraduate academic credit for prior learning,
knowledge, or skills-based experience that has been
documented and evaluated according to campus policy.
Students should be aware, however, that policies for earning
credit for prior learning vary among CSU campuses. See the
University-wide programs section of the Academic
Programs: College-based and University-wide chapter for
more details about this program.
Cooperative Education
Cal State L.A. offers a range of Cooperative Education courses
carrying different unit values. The Cooperative Education
program provides educational enhancement by integrating
classroom studies with related on-the-job experiences. With
department, division or school approval, students may earn a
maximum of 12 quarter units of elective credit toward an
academic major or minor, including a maximum of 9
transferred quarter units. A maximum of 16 quarter units
earned in cooperative education may apply toward a
baccalaureate. With department, division or school approval,
from 1 to 4 units of credit can be earned per quarter, based
upon a minimum 10 hours per week of approved work
experience for each unit of credit. Cooperative education may
be offered in any department, division or school. For details
see the University-wide section of the Academic Programs:
College-based and University-wide chapter.
Internship in Public Service
The Internship in Public Service program combines individual
instruction with practical experience in government agencies
and quasi-public enterprises. Although enrollment usually is
restricted to Political Science majors, non-majors with
appropriate background and preparation may apply. The
program operates similarly to the Cooperative Education
program, except that the maximum 6 units earned may apply
only to upper division free elective credit rather than toward the
major. A qualifying civil service examination is required for
admission to some internship programs. Information about
opportunities and qualifications may be obtained from the
coordinator in the Political Science Department.
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The General Education Program
Introduction
The California State University (CSU) requires that each
baccalaureate graduate have completed a program of
general education breadth requirements in addition to a
major program of study. The general education program is
designed to ensure that graduates “have made noteworthy
progress toward becoming truly educated persons.” Although
the general areas of study and minimum unit requirements
within them are prescribed by the CSU Board of Trustees,
the individual campuses are given the authority to set course
requirements within those areas, to add other requirements,
and to enact other regulations. California State University,
Los Angeles has designed its general education program
within these guidelines.
Each baccalaureate student who entered Cal State L.A. Fall
1998 or later and who is subject to requirements in the 1998–
1999 or any later catalog shall complete the general
education program described below. Students who entered
Cal State L.A. in Summer 1987 or after must complete the
program with a minimum C (2.0) average and a minimum C
grade in all basic subjects courses.
It is essential that students plan their general education
programs with the help of an academic adviser. Please
consult the current Schedule of Classes for specific
information about distribution requirements, unit
requirements, and current general education courses.
General requirements include a minimum of 72 quarter units
to be selected in accordance with the specified distributions
among the designated categories. At least 12 units of upper
division course work must be included and selected from the
list of approved upper division theme courses. Courses used
to meet upper division general education requirements may
not be used to meet requirements for a major. All students
must complete a minimum of 12 quarter units of general
education courses in residence at Cal State L.A.
Departments, divisions, and schools that require of their
majors specific courses that are certified by the offering
department, division or school as at least equivalent to the
general education courses in a given subject may permit
approved G.E. replacements courses. Students should
consult a department/division/school adviser or college-
based advisement centers for the approved list of G.E.
replacement courses.
Certification of General Education
Under the provisions that govern general education within the
CSU, regionally accredited, participating colleges and
universities may certify the completion of a portion of the 48
semester (72 quarter) units required in general education.
Cal State L.A. will accept up to 39 semester (60 quarter)
units of course work certified by another authorized
institution. However, such acceptance is limited to the
number of units required in each area and to a maximum of
30 semester (45 quarter) units in Areas B through D. Course
work completed by students whose general education
requirements are not certified by the transfer institution is
evaluated in terms of Cal State L.A.’s current general
education requirements.
Students are cautioned that certification is not automatic;
each student must request it. In addition, all participating
colleges and universities have their own policies governing
certification. Students are strongly advised to read their
college or university catalog carefully and to consult a
counselor for details about individual regulations and
restrictions.
Students who transfer to Cal State L.A. who were certified as
having completed the lower division general education
requirements under previous requirements but who have not
maintained continuous attendance must complete Cal State
L.A.’s upper division general education requirements.
Philosophy and Goals
of the General Education Program
The General Education program enriches the lives of
students as they acquire knowledge, learn to think critically,
and use methodologies of the various disciplines. Students
also learn to prepare for participation in a democracy, to
appreciate a sense of shared cultural heritage, and to
understand the environment. Students experience self-
discovery and personal growth and recognize them as
lifelong processes.
General Education Mission Statement
General education is a critical component of students’
academic and personal development. The General Education
program endeavors to develop the following three separate,
but related and equally important, qualities in our students:
1. A knowledge and understanding of themselves, their social
and natural environment and a wide range of cultural
achievements.
General education courses provide students with an
opportunity to acquire knowledge about their own bodies and
minds and about humankind’s common heritage and cultural
achievements. The General Education program also enables
students to develop global perspectives; to develop common
commitments and mutual respect among diverse social,
cultural and ethnic groups; to establish an understanding of
the biological and physical aspects of the world and the
universe; and to nurture an understanding of environmental
responsibilities.
2. A firm command of communication and analytical skills.
The General Education program develops the ability of
students to think clearly and logically, to find and examine
information, to communicate effectively in oral and written
form, and to perform quantitative analysis. The General
Education program also cultivates the students’ ability to
reason critically, to solve problems creatively and to
understand the major methods of intellectual inquiry.
3. A moral commitment to their fellow human beings and an
awareness of ethical and social concerns.
The General Education program emphasizes the
interdependence of individuals with the human community
and the natural world by focusing on the knowledge,
experiences, relationships, and ethical concerns common to
all people. In affirming the community’s claim on its
individual members, general education courses explore
shared and diverse cultural heritages and an agenda of
common and pressing contemporary problems, cultivate
mutual responsibilities to the commonwealth, and stimulate
commitments to moral values and ethical behavior.
Consistent with the mission of the University, the purposes of
general education are to provide a knowledge and
understanding of common problems, experiences and
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traditions that will enhance students’ participation in a
culturally diverse global society, and to provide an
assessment of finite resources, mutual human needs and
values.
The Goals of the
General Education Program
General education at Cal State L.A. is devoted to a number
of basic goals, which include:
1. Developing awareness of the sense of community and
global interdependence of human experience and of the
concomitant ethical responsibilities to fellow human beings.
The General Education program is designed to help students
achieve a sense of the essential relationship of self to the
community and environment with emphasis on their
responsibilities to human society. Group and individualized
experiences that encourage ethical behavior should be a part
of the general education program.
2. Fostering intellectual curiosity and an appreciation of the
major discoveries and achievements in the arts, letters,
natural and social sciences, technology, and other major
academic disciplines.
The General Education program is designed to stimulate
curiosity for knowledge and excitement for lifelong learning.
The nature of the courses and experiences in the program
are planned to encourage students’ interest in diverse
aspects of education. The faculty is committed to offering
students unique classroom opportunities and to challenging
them to continue to study and learn long after course
requirements are met. The General Education program
includes an historical awareness of the major developments
in the human experience as well as a contemporary
awareness of the applications of new technologies which will
play an increasingly important role in life.
3. Achieving competence in basic skills.
The General Education program is designed to ensure that
students master basic communication, critical thinking and
quantitative skills so that they may achieve academic
excellence. In meeting this goal, the General Education
program pays special attention to the multicultural nature of
the Cal State L.A. campus community and to the needs of
students who are limited in English language proficiency.
Language development instruction is an integral part of
general education at Cal State L.A. The General Education
program at Cal State L.A. places an emphasis on developing
competence in the English language through its curriculum.
4. Recognizing and appreciating the multicultural nature of
human existence in general and of American society in
particular.
The General Education program is designed to encourage
students to develop appreciation for the multicultural
dimensions of life in California, the nation, and the world.
Uniquely on this campus, faculty draw upon the special
expertise and the abundance of multicultural experiences of
the student population in cultivating this cultural awareness.
The General Education program offers students the
opportunity to recognize the rich heritage and socially diverse
environment of California and of the nation. The program
also enables students to become aware of universal
experiences that are part of all cultures as well as the
varieties of value systems that are in operation in today’s
global society.
5. Developing an appreciation of a shared and diverse
cultural heritage and cultivating an awareness of
contemporary world and its problems.
The General Education program provides for its diverse
student body a familiarity with and a critical appraisal of
American culture and its historical roots and antecedents.
Students assess critically the impact and influence of
American tradition, which includes the political, economic,
social and communication systems, as well as the artistic and
literary heritage, on the contemporary world.
The Structure
of the General Education Program
The general education breadth requirements are structured
so that introductory courses are taken prior to participation in
integrative experiences. Students are expected to complete
the general education requirements in written and oral
communication, critical thinking, and mathematics, and
general education prerequisite courses before enrolling in
any upper division general education theme course. All
courses approved for general education credit, including
those lower division courses that also earn credit toward a
major, are mandated to require the practice of writing in
English including, where appropriate, library assignments.
Evaluation of writing is included in all courses.
All baccalaureate students who enter Cal State L.A. Fall
Quarter 1998 or later and who are subject to 1998-99 or later
requirements shall complete the General Education program
described below, in consultation with a faculty adviser. The
requirements include a minimum of 60 lower division units
and 12 upper division units, selected from approved themes,
for a total of 72 units. In addition, at least 12 of the total 72
units must be earned at Cal State L.A. Students must
complete two diversity courses which may be completed at
either the lower or upper division level of the General
Education program. Students are urged to consult an
academic adviser in their major department/division/school or
college-based advisement center in selecting general
education courses. All students who are subject to the
requirements of the 1987-89 or later catalog must earn a C
average in their General Education program and minimum C
grades (2.0 G.P.A.) in all Block A (basic subjects) courses. A
grade of “C-” is not acceptable. All basic subjects must
be completed within the first 45 units counted toward the
baccalaureate degree.
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Configuration Of “Blocks” Of G. E. Courses
A.
BASIC SUBJECTS (16 units) One course from each area.
1. Written Communication* (4 units) 3. Critical Thinking (4 units)
2. Oral Communication (4 units) 4. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (4 units)
A minimum C grade in all basic subjects courses is required of all students.
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (Minimum of 8 units)
U.S. History U.S. Constitution State/Local Government
All three areas must be met: POLS 150 meets both U.S. Constitution and State/Local Government.
B.
NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 or 12 units from 2 or 3 different areas, based on the classification of the student’s major as listed
below. A Biological and a Physical Science course with lab are required of all students. The third required course is an applied
Natural Science course.
1. Biological Science with lab (4 units) 3. Applied Natural Science course (4 units)
2. Physical Science with lab (4 units)
C.
HUMANITIES: 8 or 12 units from 2 or 3 different areas, based on the classification of the student’s major as listed below.
Students must take either 8 units from 2 different areas or 12 units from 3 different areas. An integrated Humanities course may
count as one of the area requirements.
1. Literature and Drama 3. Philosophy and Religious Studies 5. Integrated Humanities course
2. Arts 4. Languages Other than English
D.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: 8 or 12 units from 2 or 3 different disciplines, based on the classification of the student’s major as listed
below. Students must take either 8 units from 2 different disciplines or 12 units from 3 different disciplines. An integrated Social
Science course may count as one of the required courses.
E. LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT (4 units)
F.
UPPER DIVISION THEME (12 units)
Students must complete one course in each of the three discipline areas (Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences,
and Humanities) as required in a theme. Completion of basic subjects requirements (Block A) and at least one course each
from blocks B, C, and D are prerequisites to all upper division theme courses.
G. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (2 courses)
Students must complete two courses certified as diversity courses. These courses may be completed at either the lower
division or upper division level from among courses satisfying general education requirements in blocks C, D, E, and F.
Diversity courses are designated with a (d) by each course. Diversity courses are required for students who are subject to Fall
1998 or later GE requirements.
*All students who entered Cal State L.A. Summer 1993 or later and who are subject to requirements in the 1993-95 or any later catalog are
required to have two courses (ENGL 101 and 102 - 8 units) in Written Communication; however, only the first of the two courses (ENGL 101 -
4 units) is applied to General Education. Both courses must be completed with a C or higher grade.
Summary of the Configuration of General Education Units
Configuration of Units
A B C D E F
Basic
Subjects
American
Institutions
Natural
Sciences
Humanities Social
Sciences
Lifelong
Understanding
& Self-Devel
Lower
Division
Total
Upper
Division
Themes
General
Education
Total
16 8 8 or 12 8 or 12 8 or 12 4 60 12 72
A B C D E
Basic American Natural Social
Lifelong Understanding
Subjects Institutions Sciences Humanities Sciences
and Self-Development
UNITS: 16 8 8 or 12* 8 or 12* 8 or 12* 4
(d)AAAS 200
(d)ANTH 250
ANTH/ENGL 230
(d)BUS 250
CHDV 140
(d)CHS 111 or
(d)CHS/LAS 255
(d)CRIM 210
ECON 150
(d)GEOG 155
HIST 110ABC
(d)HIST 150 or
(d)SOC 263
(d)LAS/PAS 102
PAS 250AB
POLS 250
PSY 150
SOC 201
(d)SOCS 180
(d)TVF 250
URBA 180
(d)WOMN 203
INTEGRATED
SOCIAL SCIENCES
LAS 150
SOCS 230
B1 BIOLOGICAL
(with lab)
BIOL 155, 156
MICR 151
B2 PHYSICAL
(with lab)
ASTR 151 with 152
CHEM 158 with 159
GEOG 170
GEOL 150, 155
PHYS 156
B3 APPLIED NATURAL
ANTH 260
ASTR 160
BIOL 158
BIOL 165
CE 220
GEOG 160
GEOL 158
C1 LITERATURE AND
DRAMA
ANTH/ENGL 245
ENGL 207, 250, 258, (d)260,
(d)270, 280
SPAN 242
TA 152
C2 ARTS
ART 101ABC, 150, 152, 155,
156, 157, 159, (d)209
CHS 112
CHS/PAS 260
DANC 157
DANC/TA /TVF 210
ENGL/TVF 225
LBS 234
MUS 150, 151, 152, 156, 157,
160
C3 PHILOSOPHY AND
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PHIL 151, 152
PHIL/RELS 200
PHIL 220
C4 LANGUAGES OTHER
THAN ENGLISH
COMD 150
CHIN 100ABC, 101ABC,
200ABC, 201ABC
FREN 100ABC, 130, 200AB
GERM 100ABC, 200ABC
ITAL 100ABC, 200ABC
JAPN 100ABC, 130, 200ABC
KOR 100ABC
LATN 100ABC
PAS 120
PORT 100ABC
RUSS 101AB
A1 WRITTEN COMM
ENGL 101
A2 ORAL COMM
COMM 150
A
3 CRITICAL THINKING
COMM 176
PHIL 160, 250
POLS 155
A4 MATHEMATICAL
CONCEPTS AND
QUANTITATIVE
REASONING
ECON/MATH 109
MATH 100, 102
§
ANTH 265
(d)ART 240
BUS 200
(d)CHDV/SOC 120
COMM 230
HS 150
KIN 150
(d)PHIL 230
POLS 120
PSY 160
(d)SOC 202
TECH 250
(d)Approved diversity
course number
preceded by the
designation (d)
indicate those
approved to meet the
2-course Block G -
Diversity
requirement.
(See previous page
for definitions of
G.E.“Blocks.”)
§
§
§
§ minimum C grade in these
classes is required. A ’C–‘
grade is not acceptable.
(d)
(d)
NOTES:
• A minimum C grade average in general education is required.
• Other courses may be substituted in some categories in conjunction with a student’s
major. Consult a department or division adviser for a list of approved GE replacement
courses.
• Students must complete two diversity courses which may be selected from blocks
C, D, E or from GE upper division themes.
• ENGL 102 is required of all students who entered Cal State L.A. Summer 1993 or
later, and who are subject to the requirements of the 1993-95 or later GE catalog.
A minimum C grade is required. A ‘C–’ grade is not acceptable.
SPAN 100ABC, 105, 130,
200ABC, 205AB
C-5 INTEGRATED
HUMANITIES
ENGL/TA/TVF 240
ENGL/PHIL 210
(d)Approved diversity
courses
(d)Approved diversity
courses
U.S. HISTORY
HIST 202A or 202B
U.S. CONSTITUTION
†POLS 150
STATE/LOCAL GOV’T
†POLS 150 or 200
†
POLS 150 meets both areas
(d)
(d)
Effective:
Fall Quarter
1998
General Education Lower Division Courses
*Information Provided on the Opposing Page Will Assist You in Determining the
GE Unit Requirements for Blocks B, C and D based on Your Major.
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G.E. Classification Of Majors
The Information Provided Below Will Assist You in Determining the Number of Units You Must Take
in Natural Sciences (Block B), Humanities (Block C) and Social Sciences (Block D) Based on Your
Major. GE Courses are Listed in the General Education Lower Division Course Table on the
Opposing Page.
Natural Science-based Majors*- 8 Units in Block B, 12 Units in Block C and 12 Units in Block D
Students majoring in the following programs must take 8 units of natural sciences (biological and physical, each with lab – B1 and
B2), 12 units of humanities, and 12 units of social sciences. Students majoring in biological science-based fields must take one
physical science general education course and one other natural science G.E. course. Students majoring in physical science-based
fields must take one biological science-based general education course and one other natural science G.E. course.
Biochemistry (B.S.) Geology (B.S.) Microbiology (B.S.)
Biology (B.S.) Exercise Science (B.S.) Natural Science (B.S.)
Chemistry (B.A., B.S.) Health Science (B.S.) Nursing (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.) Kinesiology (B.S.) Nutritional Science (B.S.)
Engineering (B.S.)**
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) Physics (B.A., B.S.)
Humanities-based Majors - 12 Units in Block B, 8 Units in Block C and 12 Units in Block D.
Students majoring in the following programs must take 12 units of natural sciences (4 units in each of the areas – biological B1,
physical B2, and applied natural B3), 8 units of humanities, and 12 units of social sciences. Students majoring in humanities-based
fields must take two humanities courses, one of which may be an integrated humanities course.
Art (B.A.) Industrial Arts (B.A.) Philosophy (B.A.)
Chinese (B.A.) Japanese (B.A.) Spanish (B.A.)
Communication (B.A.) Liberal Studies (B.A.) Television, Film & Media Studies
(B.A.)
English (B.A.) Music (BMus, B. A.) Theatre Arts and Dance (B.A.)
French (B.A.)
Social Science-based Majors - 12 Units in Block B, 12 Units in Block C and 8 Units in Block D.
Students majoring in the following programs must take 12 units of natural sciences (4 units in each of the areas – biological B1,
physical B2, and applied natural B3), 12 units of humanities, and 8 units of social sciences. Students majoring in social science-
based fields must take two social science general education courses, one of which may be an integrated social science course.
African American Studies (B.A.) Fire Protection Administration and
Technology (B.S.)
Rehabilitation Services (B.S.)
Anthropology (B.A.) Geography (B.A.) Social Science (B.A.)
Asian and Asian American Studies
(B.A.)
Graphic Communications (B.S.) Social Work (B.A.)
Aviation Administration (B.S.) History (B.A.) Sociology (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.S.) Industrial Technology (B.S.) Vocational Arts (B.V.E.)
Child Development (B.A.) Latin American Studies (B.A.) Urban Learning (B.A.)
Communicative Disorders (B.A.) Mexican-American Studies (B.A.)
Computer Information Systems (B.S.) Political Science ( B.A.)
Criminal Justice (B.S.) Psychology (B.A.)
Economics (B.A.)
* Students should choose general education courses in consultation with an academic adviser in their major department, division or school.
This is particularly important for science majors whose General Education natural science requirements will differ from the courses listed in the
General Education program.
** GE program for Engineering majors is available in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology. See a faculty adviser for
details.
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G.E. Upper Division Themes (Block F)
Students are required to complete a 12-unit upper division theme as part of the General Education program. A theme consists of
three interrelated courses on the same topic, designed to help students acquire knowledge of topics that are current, enduring, and
of significant importance for humanity. Topics are designed to promote: an understanding of oneself and one’s fellow human beings,
the social and physical environment, and a wide range of cultural achievements; an understanding of the shared concerns of all
people as well as diverse cultural heritages; and an awareness of ethical and social concerns and a cultivation of moral
responsibility.
Courses in each theme are distributed among three areas including: Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences and
Humanities. Students are thereby provided with the perspectives of at least three different disciplines on the theme’s topic and must
select one course from each area for the theme selected. Completion of the lower division basic subjects requirement is prerequisite
to all upper division theme courses, as well as completion of any additional lower division general education course that may be
required as a prerequisite. Courses used to meet upper division general education requirements may not be used for a major.
Additionally, students must choose theme courses outside of their major department/division/school unless a
departmental/divisional/school waiver has been approved by the General Education Subcommittee.
Students may meet the general education diversity requirement (2 courses) by completing courses designated as diversity courses
at the lower or upper division level from among courses satisfying general education requirements. All courses approved to meet
the diversity requirement are designated as (d) by each course.
Students who have completed the upper division theme are deemed to be “G.E. satisfied” at the upper division level. Students will
not be held to further upper division G.E. course requirements upon a change of major.
Students may choose from the following themes, in consultation with an adviser.
NOTE: Courses with the course number preceded by the designation (d) indicate those approved to meet the 2-course
Block G – Diversity requirement.
A. Challenge of Change in the Developing
World
This theme explores the dilemmas faced by the peoples of
Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America as they
struggle to overcome legacies of colonialism and economic
dependence. The developing countries are characterized by
severe social and cultural tensions, physical complexities and
challenges to themselves and the rest of the world. Their
current integration into the global economy marks a crucial
stage in world history. The natural science courses assess
their physical settings, constraints and possibilities; the social
science courses analyze social, political and economic
processes of change; the humanities component examines
the dynamic interplay among the arts, religion and cultural
values.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
GEOG 333 Environment and Development in the
Third World (4)
GEOL 351 Environmental Geology of
Developing Nations (4)
Social Sciences
COMM/LBS 395 Sociocultural Impact of Globalization for
the Developing World (4)
ECON 360 Developing Countries and the New Global
Economy (4)
HIST 360 Revolution and Society in Developing
Countries (4)
LAS/PAS/POLS 360 Dynamics of Change in the
Developing World (4)
Humanities
(d) LAS/PAS 342 Cultural Impact of Development (4)
(d) MUS 358 Music of the Oppressed in Latin America
(4)
PHIL 334 Post-Colonial Values and Modernization
in the Developing World (4)
TVF 324 Third Cinema/Video (4)
B. Perspectives On Violence
The Perspectives on Violence theme utilizes a
multidisciplinary approach that provides comprehensive
investigations, discussions, and the debate about theories,
research and conflict/violence reduction strategies relevant to
the causes and effects of violent behavior. The theme is
structured to increase students’ understanding of the nature,
causes and complexities of violence in its myriad forms,
including the study of how, when, and why it occurs as well
as what can be done to reduce it.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
ANTH 315 Evolutionary Perspectives on
Violence (4)
HS/NURS 308 Psychophysiology of Substance Abuse
and Violence (4)
NURS/PSY 307 Physiology and Psychology of Violence
and Aggression (4)
Social Sciences
COMD/PSY 309 Human Violence and Individual
Change (4)
HIST/POLS 351 Beyond Conflict, Violence and War (4)
NURS/SW 355 Strategies for Preventing and Intervening
in Family Violence and Abuse (4)
SOC 383 Violence in American Society (4)
Humanities
ENGL 382 Violence and Literature (4)
PHIL 325 Violence and Ethics (4)
TA 314 Staging Violence in World Theatre (4)
TVF 366 Violence and the Media (4)
C. Gender in the Diversity of Human
Experience
This theme provides an integrated inquiry into the implication
of gender, exploring its meaning, significance, and status
within the diversity of human experience and representations
of sex and gender specific to the multitude of cultures and
societies making up the human experience, both historically
and today.
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics
ANTH 310 Evolutionary Perspectives on Gender (4)
BIOL 388N/PSY 388 Sex and Gender (4)
LBS 386 Gender in Science (4)
NURS 330 Human Reproductive Health (4)
Social Sciences
(d) ANTH 338 Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural
Perspectives (4)
(d) HIST 357 Gender in History (4)
(d) POLS 310 Gender, Politics, and Government (4)
(d) SOC 341 Sociology of Gender Roles (4)
Humanities
(d) COMM/ ENGL 385 Sex and Gender in Language and
Literature (4)
(d) ENGL/TVF 379 Gender and Sexuality in Popular
Culture (4)
(d) PHIL 327 Philosophy, Gender and Culture (4)
(d) RELS 335 Gender in the Diversity of World
Religions (4)
D. Urban Life and Environment
This theme contributes to an understanding of urbanization,
its causes and consequences, and the urban experience
from a variety of points of view. Courses explore the city as
a special kind of human habitat and the relations between
social and natural environments. Students gain the tools to
comprehend the social, political, economic and cultural
complexities of cities and the human and natural forces that
shape urban life, experiences and environments.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
CE 352 Technological Aspects of the Urban
Environment (4)
GEOG/HS 309 Urban Environmental Pollution (4)
GEOG 310 Urban Climatology (4)
GEOL 357 Urban Geology (4)
Social Sciences
(d) CHDV 321 Urban Families: Contemporary Issues (4)
GEOG 376 Urban Spatial Processes and Patterns (4)
HIST 383 Rise of Urban America (4)
SOC 330 Social Issues in the Urban Setting (4)
Humanities
ART 317 Visual Arts in Urban Contexts (4)
(d) COMM 389 Intercultural Communication in the Urban
Environment (4)
ML 300 Language Diversity in Urban
America (4)
TAD 316 Theatre and Dance in the 20th Century
Urban Contexts (4)
E. The Diversity of Human Emotions
The Diversity of Human Emotions theme uses emotion as a
window into cultures, because emotional diversity reflects the
diversity of humankind. As a biological process that is
shaped into varieties by culture, emotion is an ideal topic for
gaining insights into the social lives of ethnic groups, the
genders, and the social classes. The theme emphasizes
these dimensions of diversity and portrays not only cultural
diversity, but also teaches techniques for control over
prejudice, suspicion, antagonism and other emotional states
creating conflict among social groups.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
ANTH 300 Evolutionary Perspectives on Emotions (4)
PSY 323 Psychology of Emotion (4)
Social Sciences
(d) HIST 356 History of Emotions (4)
(d) PAS 369 Race, Activism, and Emotions (4)
(d) RELS 380 Emotion in Religion (4)
(d) SOC 300 Cultural Emotion (4)
Humanities
(d) CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S.
Film (4)
ENGL/ML 389 Human Emotions in Literary Expression 4)
PHIL 372 Philosophy and the Emotions (4)
TA/TVF 380 Emotion in Theatre and Film (4)
F. Human Maturity and Aging Processes
and Problems
This theme addresses major life issues that confront
individuals in maturity and adulthood. It provides a
multidisciplinary approach to the study of human aging
through examination of the biological bases of aging, the
cultural, social, political and psychological implications of
maturity and aging, and the religious, literary and
philosophical concepts of age and aging.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
BIOL 384N Biology of Human Aging (4)
KIN 345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
NTRS 351 Adult Nutrition (4)
Social Sciences
(d) ANTH 335 Maturity and Aging in Cross-Cultural
Perspectives (4)
POLS 330 Politics of Aging (4)
PSY 362 Psychological and Psychosocial
Developmental Stages in Maturity and
Aging (4)
SOC 323 Socialization: Maturity and Aging (4)
Humanities
ENGL 383 Narratives of Maturity and Aging (4)
ML 382 Maturity and Aging in East Asia and
Romance Literatures (4)
(d) PHIL 373 Themes of Adult Life in Philosophy (4)
(d) RELS 325 Themes of Adult Life in the World’s
Religions (4)
G. The Global Environment: Past,
Present, and Future
Note: Effective Fall Quarter 2004, Theme G is
discontinued. Only students who started Theme G prior
to Fall, 2004 may enroll in Theme G courses.
This theme explores how the global environment and its
resource have evolved, how the environment works and how
humans precipitate, exacerbate, and are affected by global
change. The future of humanity within a sustainable world
society is addressed. The theme emphasizes the moral
responsibilities of individuals in solving environment
problems. The interconnectedness of the natural and social
sciences and the humanities is stressed in an attempt to
understand ourselves and our need to learn from and work
with the global environment rather than to conquer it.
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics
BIOL 341N/GEOL 341 Evolution of Earth and Life
Through Time (4)
CE/GEOG 358 Environment, Earth Systems and
Technology (4)
Social Sciences
GEOG/POLS 322 Global Change and the Human
Condition (4)
GEOG 341 World Resources and Environmental
Issues (4)
Humanities
ART 315 The Arts and the Environment (4)
H. Race, Diversity, and Justice
“Race, Diversity and Justice” is a theme that integrates the
investigation of contemporary issues of racism and social
injustice with the goal of understanding what attitudes and
behaviors prevent equal treatment for all peoples. This
theme presents the conceptual and historical background
necessary for responsible and moral judgement, subsequent
action, and the embracement of cultural diversity in a world
that is composed of many cultures and societies.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
ANTH 361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
HS 370 Environmental Racism (4)
Social Sciences
(d)/COMM/ POLS 342 Rights and Justice in
Communication and Politics (4)
(d) HIST 352 Civil Rights in the United States (4)
(d) SOC 348 Class, Race/Ethnicity and Gender (4)
(d) SW 362 From Institutional Racism to Cultural
Competency (4)
Humanities
(d)CHS/LAS 335 Race and Culture in the Americas (4)
(d) ENGL/PAS 377 Literary Explorations of Justice and
Racism (4)
(d) PHIL 323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
(d) TVF 334 “Race,” Justice and Mass Media (4)
I. Ancients and Moderns
The Ancients and Moderns theme provides an integrated
introduction to the interaction of the principal civilizations of
the Mediterranean basin—Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and
Rome—to form the “Classical Tradition” and the significance
of that tradition for the understanding of Western and Islamic
Civilization in general and the culture of the Americas in
particular. Comparisons will be made with East Asian
Civilization.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
ASTR 360 Ancient and Modern View of the
Universe (4)
CHEM 380N/HIST/PHIL 380 Ancient and Modern
Science (4)
ENGR/TECH 383 Ancient and Modern Technology (4)
Social Sciences
ANTH 355 Cultural Evolution and Ancient
Civilizations (4)
HIST 311 Classical Civilization and the Modern
World (4)
Humanities
AAAS 350 Ancient East Asian Literature and the
Modern World (4)
CHS/ML 312 Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian Myths
in Latin American Literature (4)
ENGL 381 Legacy of Greek and Roman
Literature (4)
PHIL 321 Ancient Thought and its Modern
Legacy (4)
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Service-Learning Courses
Service-Learning Definition
Consistent with the special mission at Cal State L.A. to
provide an educational experience that recognizes and takes
full advantage of diversity while emphasizing the knowledge,
experience and ethical concerns common to all people,
service learning at California State University, Los Angeles
• is a teaching and learning strategy that provides
students with organized and meaningful learning
experience outside the classroom designed to
enhance their understanding of information,
knowledge and theoretical principles shared in the
classroom;
• is also defined as a pedagogical model that links
course content with a community service
component that is designed to address the needs
identified by the community whether local or global;
and
• has, as an integral component, the use of reflective
activities intended to integrate course content and
skills and knowledge with community involvement
and to develop or strengthen students' commitment
to social responsibility and civic engagement.
Sections of the following courses offer service-learning
opportunities. Please consult department/division/school for
course offerings.
Lower Division Courses
TECH 231 Imposition and Electronic Image Assembly
(3)
TECH 232 Electronic Prepress Systems (3)
TECH 291 Computers in Technology (3)
Lower Division GE Courses
AAAS 200 Pacific Asian Culture, People, and Society
(4) GE D
ART 209 Perspectives on Art, Diversity and World
Culture (4) GE C2
HIST 150 Asian-American History (4) GE D
LBS 234 Multicultural Arts, L.A. (4) GE C2
PHIL 220 Contemporary Moral and Social Issues in
Multicultural Society (4) GE C3
PHIL 230 Meanings of Human Life: Multicultural
Approach (4) GE E
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
GE AM
SOC 202 Society and Individual Development (4)
GE E
SPAN 205B Intermediate Written Spanish (4) GE C4
TECH 250 Impact of Technology on the Individual and
Society (4) GE E
WOMN 203 Gender and Race in the United States (4)
GE D
Upper Division GE Theme Courses
ANTH 335 Maturity and Aging in Cross-Cultural
Perspective (4) GE Theme F
ART 317 Visual Art in Urban Contexts (4)
GE Theme D
ENGL 381 Legacy of Greek and Roman Literature (4)
GE Theme I
KIN 345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During
Aging (4) GE Theme F
PHIL 323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
GE Theme H
PHIL 327 Philosophy, Gender and Culture (4)
GE Theme C
PSY 309 Human Violence and Individual Change (4)
GE Theme B
SOC 323 Socialization: Maturity and Aging (4)
GE Theme F
SOC 348 Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender (4)
GE Theme H
Upper Division Courses
AAAS/ 415 Asian American Communities in Southern
ANTH California (4)
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Art (3)
ART 468 Problems in Advanced Design (4)
ART 487 Advanced Photography (4)
CHS 432 Chicanos and the War on Drugs (4)
CHS 450 Research on Community Problems (4)
CHS 470 Chicano Educational Studies (4)
CHDV 340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
COMM 330 Organizational Studies (4)
COMM 477 Qualitative Methods in Communication (4)
CRIM 450 Social Institutions and Crime (4)
EDAD 520 Instructional Leadership (4)
EDCI 541 Field Work in Reading and Language
Arts (4)
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
ENGL 452 Reading Cultures: Cultural Studies and
English Literature (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 476 Ethnic Literature in the US (4)
HIST 483 Poverty and Anti-Poverty in American
History (4)
KIN 422 Community Service Learning and Physical
Activity Programs (4)
KIN 436B Mobility Training Practicum (2)
KIN 439 Rehabilitation Exercise Machines (3)
KIN 490 Capstone Seminar in Physical Education (4)
KIN 548 Physical Activity Program Leadership (4)
LAS 460 Labor and Social Movements in the
Americas (4)
MATH 395 Classroom Experiences in Teaching High
School Mathematics (2)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
NTRS 418 Community Nutrition (4)
PHIL 395 Philosophy in Practice: Internships and
Service Learning (1-3)
PSY 445 Community Psychology: Service Learning
(4)
SOC 331 The Dynamics of Poverty (4)
SOC 414 Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)
SOC 428 Self and Identity (4)
TECH 430 Computer Aided Graphic Communications
Management (3)
TECH 432 Typographical Layout and Design (3)
TECH 436 Electronic Publishing Technology and
Management (3)
For more information about service-learning and community
engagement at CSULA, please contact Associate Dean of
Undergraduate Studies (323-343-3830), or Faculty Director
of Service Learning (323-343-3372).
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Teaching Credentials:
Basic Information on Undergraduate Preparation
Basic Teaching Credentials
The Charter College of Education has a long and successful
history of preparing teachers for the challenges of California’s
urban classrooms. It is recognized by both the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE) for its exemplary programs.
For students interested in obtaining a Multiple Subject,
Education Specialist (Special Education), or Single Subject
credential, appropriate degree programs are listed below.
Each degree program (or a specific option within it) has been
approved by the CCTC for waiver of the subject area
examination for the credential indicated. Interested students
should consult advisers in both the appropriate academic
department and the Charter College of Education.
Multiple Subject Credential Program
The Multiple Subject teaching credential authorizes holders to
teach in preschool and kindergarten, grades 1-12, and adult
education classes in self-contained classrooms in which all
subjects are taught. University internship credential programs
are also offered in cooperation with many surrounding school
districts.
Single Subject Credential Program
The Single Subject teaching credentials authorize holders to
teach in preschool and kindergarten, grades 1-12, and adult
education classes in departmentalized classrooms. See Single
Subject Credential Areas of Authorization below.
Education Specialist Credential Programs
The approved program at California State University, Los
Angeles includes the following programs:
• Internship Credentials in Special Education
• Level I or Preliminary Credentials
• Level II or Professional Specialist Credentials
• Programs that combine a Specialist with a Multiple or
Single Subject Credential
• Specialist Program combined with a Master of Arts degree
in Special Education
The Education Specialist Credential Programs are also
approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to
include English Learner Authorization. The following is a list of
Education Specialist Credential program areas. The student
must also read the advisement material of the Division of
Special Education and Counseling and must consult with a
faculty adviser.
Early Childhood Special Education: Preparation to work
with infants and young children birth-pre-K with disabilities or
at-risk, and their families.
Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Preparation to teach students K-
12 with mild/moderate learning disabilities, mental retardation,
and emotional/behavioral disabilities within the full range of
placement options.
Moderate/Severe Disabilities: Preparation to teach students
K-12 with moderate/severe disabilities, mental retardation,
emotional/behavioral disabilities and multiple disabilities within
the full range of placement options.
Physical and Health Impairments: Preparation to teach
students birth – 22 years with orthopedic disabilities and other
serious health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple
disabilities within the full range of placement options
Visual Impairments and Blindness: Preparation to teach
students birth-22 years who are blind or who have low vision,
including students with additional disabilities within the full
range of placement options.
Note: Candidates are responsible for examinations required by the
State of California and may consult the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov
or consult with an
advisor for current policies.
Other Specialist Program Areas:
Adapted Physical Education Credential: The Adapted
Physical Education Specialist Credential meets the subject
matter requirements and entitles the holder to teach adapted
physical education in California to individuals between the
ages of 3 and 21 years who have exceptional needs.
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential: The Clinical
Rehabilitative Services Credential with authorizations in
Audiology, Language, Speech and Hearing (Special Class
Authorization Option), and Orientation and Mobility for the
Blind and Visually Impaired training prepares individuals to
work with children and adults who have disabilities that
necessitate this type of training.
Health Services Credential: School Nurse: This program
qualifies nursing professionals for employment as school
nurses in California public schools.
Reading/Language Arts Credential: The Reading/Language
Arts Credential is designed for teachers who wish to become
reading and language arts specialists in public or private
schools and clinics in California.
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Options
for the Multiple Subject Credential or
Education Specialist (Special Education)
(For Students Interested in Obtaining a Degree Prior
to Enrollment in a Credential Program)
All Cal State L.A. students who enter an elementary subject
matter preparation program for the Multiple Subject credentials
must complete a 112 unit common core as well as general
education, major, and other graduation and credential
requirements. A grid that contains the common core appears
later in this chapter. These core courses also meet lower
division general education requirements. (Refer to Lower
Division General Education grid elsewhere in this chapter.)
Consult a faculty adviser in your major department for further
information.
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Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Programs for the
Multiple Subject or the Education Specialist Credential are
offered with the following undergraduate degrees:
• Child Development, B.A., Option II
• Liberal Studies, B.A.
• Mexican-American Studies, B.A.
Blended Elementary Subject Matter
Options. (For students interested in obtaining a
bachelor’s degree concurrently with their Multiple
Subject Credential or Education Specialist
Internship Credential)
Students must complete a 198-unit program which includes
specified university, general education, major, additional
subject matter, credential and other graduation and credential
requirements. A grid labeled “Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Option” containing these core requirements appears
later in this chapter. The following undergraduate degrees are
available:
• Child Development, B.A., Option III
• Liberal Studies, B.A.
• Mexican-American Studies, B.A.
• Urban Learning, B.A. (Pilot Program)
Subject Matter Preparation for the Single
Subject Credential
Candidates for the California Single Subject teaching
credential must verify subject matter competence in their
designated teaching field by one of the following methods:
1. completing an approved academic program of course
work (or its equivalent) in the selected subject-matter
area, or
2. passing the required examination(s) for the subject
matter area in which the credential is sought.*
*This option is not available for Physical Education. Please consult the
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science.
Single Subject Credential
Areas of Authorization Degree Program
Art................................................................................. Art, B.A.
English................................................................... English, B.A.
English......................................... Speech Communication, B.A.
Language Other Than English ..................................French, B.A.
Language Other Than English ............................. Japanese, B.A.
Language Other Than English ................................ Spanish, B.A.
Mathematics .........................................Mathematics, B.A., B.S.
Music ........................................................................Music, B.A.
Physical Education ..........................................Kinesiology, B.S.
Science: Biological Science ........................Natural Science, B.S.
Science: Chemistry ....................................Natural Science, B.S.
Science: Geoscience..................................Natural Science, B.S.
Science: Physics........................................Natural Science, B.S.
Social Science........................................... Social Science, B.A.
Supplementary Authorizations
The holder of a multiple subject or a single subject teaching
credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing may have one or more of the subjects commonly
taught in departmentalized classes added to the credential as
a supplementary authorization by verifying completion of the
requirements specified in Title 5, California Code of
Regulations, 80057.5, or 80089, 80089.1, and 80089.2.
Supplementary authorizations cannot be issued in any subject
that falls within the statutory single subject category of an
applicant’s single subject teaching credential.
Contact the Office for Student Services in the Charter College
of Education (KH D2078) for information concerning the
specific requirements for subjects approved for supplementary
authorization and the procedure to apply to the Commission.
Information about additional credential programs appears in
the Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study: General
Information chapter.
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Common Core
For Students Beginning Program Fall 2003 or Later
Effective Fall 2003
Note: Grade of “C” or higher required in all courses
Only articulated courses will be acceptable for ESM transfer credit, with the exception of GE Block A3
Course Abbreviation, Number, Title
Quarter
Units
Common Core Courses
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (2 units)
Introduction to Higher Education or
Transition to Cal State L.A.
UNIV 400 Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE)
READING LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (24 units)
(2)
(0)
(4)
ENGL 430 Children’s Literature
* COMM 150 Oral Communication
* ENGL 101 Composition I
ENGL 102 Composition II
ENGL 250 Understanding Literature or
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
CRITICAL THINKING (4 units) Any certified A3 GE course or
* COMM 176 Argumentation or*
PHIL 160 Critical Thinking or*
PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic or*
POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political Communication
(4)
MATHEMATICS (12 Units)
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for Elementary &
Middle School Teachers
* MATH 115 Elements of Algebra & Statistics for Elementary & Middle
School Teachers
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary & Middle School
Teachers
Course Abbreviation, Number, Title
Quarter
Units
Common Core Courses
(4)
(4)
(4)
* Basic Subject Courses - All basic subjects must be completed within the first 45 units counted toward the baccalaureate degree.
HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (20 units)
POLS 150 Government and American Society
HIST 110A World Civilization I
HIST 110B World Civilization II
HIST 202A United States Civilization (Col. to Civil War)
HIST 488 California or
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
SCIENCE (18units)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers
BIOL 181 Life Science Seminar for Elementary Teachers
PSCI 180 Motion & Energy for Elementary Teachers
PSCI 181 Structure & Properties of Matter for Elementary Teachers
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary Teachers
(4)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(4)
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (12 units)
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary Classroom
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary Classroom
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (8 units)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers
KIN 150 Fitness & Wellness in Contemporary Society
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity
(4)
(3)
(1)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (12 units)
CHDV/PSY 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition
CHDV 140 Child Development
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development or
SOC 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence
(4)
(4)
(4)
TOTAL COMMON CORE UNITS REQUIRED =
112
Option II – (BA with Post Baccalaureate Credential)
Mexican-American Studies, Child Development, Liberal Studies (180 units)
COURSES FOR COMPLETION OF GE REQUIREMENTS
BA Mexican-American Studies – Traditional–
Block C- select two courses from Block C (no C1) (8)
Upper division GE theme (12)
Diversity requirement- if not met with the above courses, select 2
Diversity courses from General Education program
BA Child Development– Traditional
Block C - select two courses from Block C (no C1) (8)
Upper division GE theme (12)
Diversity requirement – if not met with the above courses, select 2
Diversity courses from General Education program
20
units
20
units
BA Liberal Studies– Traditional–
Block C - select one course from Block C (no C1) (4)
Block D - Select one course from Block D (no HIST) (4)
Upper division GE theme (12)
Diversity requirement - if not met with the above courses, select 2
Diversity courses from General Education program
20
units
Blended Option III (BA Degree and Credential)
Mexican-American Studies, Child Development, Liberal Studies,
Urban Learning (198 units)
Note: A 2.75 is required in the last 90 units for entry into the blended
options upon transfer.
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Academic Support Programs
Center for Environmental Analysis-Centers
for Research Excellence in Science and
Technology (CEA-CREST)
CEA-CREST aims to conduct innovative environmental
research and to increase the number of students from
underrepresented backgrounds entering careers in the
environmental sciences. The program fosters superb
educational experiences by employing graduates and
undergraduates in multi-disciplinary research teams tackling
significant environmental problems and led by outstanding
faculty researchers. Teams work on campus and at sites
across the globe. CEA-CREST provides generous financial
stipends for students, plus funds for travel to and research.
For further information, contact the CEA-CREST office at (323)
343-5799, e-mail ceacrest@calstatela.edu, or Website
http://cea-crest.calstatela.edu.
Health Careers Advisement Office (HCAO)
In general, students planning to enter a school of dentistry,
medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, or veterinary
medicine should elect a major related to their own interests
and include appropriate science courses as part of their major,
general education, or electives. Medical schools expect
students to show proficiency in English, mathematical
reasoning, and fundamentals of physical and biological
sciences. Some medical schools also require work in the
social sciences, humanities, and a foreign language. Most
expect completion of a baccalaureate program. The advisory
staff serving preprofessional students in medical and related
health fields includes two appointed health science advisers
and a supporting group of faculty members in the departments
of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics
and Astronomy, and Psychology. Medical sciences
advisement and recommendations are coordinated through the
Health Careers Advisement Office (HCAO) in King Hall D1044,
(323) 343-4689, fax 323-343-4999. Students planning careers
in these areas should visit the office for guidance about
programs and application procedures, irrespective of their
declared major. The staff has prepared a number of brochures
that answer most of the students’ initial questions about the
various health science careers. The center also contains
current catalogs for every health science professional school in
the United States as well as information about foreign schools,
financial aid, and alternative careers.
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation (LSAMP)
LSAMP is a comprehensive, statewide program dedicated to
increasing the number of students from underrepresented
minority groups (URM) graduating from campuses of the
California State University with baccalaureate degrees in
science, engineering, and mathematics (SEM) disciplines. It is
funded by the National Science Foundation. Initiated in 1994,
the CSU-LSAMP Alliance currently consists of 19 campuses of
the California State University (CSU), each of which is
partnered with at least one California Community College
(CCC). In Phase III, a new emphasis has been placed on
activities designed to enhance graduate school preparedness
of upper division students.
CSU, Los Angeles is partnered with East Los Angeles College
and Pasadena City College and currently has the largest
LSAMP program with over 700 students participating each
year. Eligible majors are biochemistry, biology, chemistry, civil
engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, geology,
mathematics, mechanical engineering, microbiology, other
engineering, and physics. Activities include summer and
academic year (AY) workshop to enhance performance in
specific math and science courses; AY or summer SEM
research experiences; AY or summer internships; GRE
preparation workshops; participation in scientific and
professional conferences; graduation application assistance;
graduate school application assistance; and participation in the
CSU-LSAMP Scholars Program.
For further information about the LSAMP program and
application forms, contact Dr. Margaret Jefferson, LSAMP
Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences, (323) 343-
2059 or [email protected].
Minority Access
to Research Careers (MARC)
The MARC Honors Undergraduate Research Training Program
trains up to 10 academically accomplished (B or higher grade
point average) natural and behavioral science juniors and
seniors who can compete successfully for entry into graduate
programs leading to the Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences or
an M.D.–Ph.D. degree.
Student fellows perform research under the direction of faculty
who are engaged in biomedical research. A stipend is
provided for each student fellow. In addition, the program
provides payment of student registration fees, funds for
research supplies, and a travel allowance for fellows to attend
scientific meetings to present research papers. A participant’s
tenure in the program is two years for trainees entering as
juniors and one year for those entering as seniors.
For further information about the MARC program and
applications forms, write or phone Dr. Carlos G. Gutiérrez,
Director, MARC Program, Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, (323) 343-2300.
Minority Biomedical
Research Support Program (MBRS)
Designed to increase the pool of underrepresented minority
biomedical scientists, the MBRS provides annual salaries for
undergraduate and graduate students to participate in original
research projects in collaboration with experienced faculty
mentors.
Students are also given excellent opportunities to obtain
experience in contemporary and sophisticated biomedical
research, a seminar series presented by distinguished
scientists, and travel to national and regional scientific
meetings. For further information, contact the MBRS office at
(323) 343-2395.
MESA Engineering Program (MEP)
MEP’s goal is to increase the number of engineering and
computer science majors. MEP provides support by building
its students into a high-achieving academic community. MEP
services include scholarships, counseling, advising, an
orientation course, a study center, study groups, employment
assistance, and pre-professional career development through
student organizations. MEP students learn to work
cooperatively in a supportive environment. For further
information, contact the MEP office, E&T A409, or call (323)
343-4527.
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Partnership for Academic
Learning and Success (PALS)
PALS is a faculty/student mentoring program designed to
enhance the retention of first-time freshman students to meet
educational, financial and other challenges associated with
beginning college life. Freshmen are paired with peer mentors
who are advanced students with similar majors and career
interests and are responsible for assisting freshmen in meeting
the challenges of the first year of college. PALS is a college
based retention program, and faculty coordinators from each of
the colleges and the Academic Advisement Center (for
students with undeclared majors) are actively involved in the
program. Exciting academic programs and cultural and social
activities are key elements of the PALS program. For further
information, contact the PALS Office, Library, Palmer Wing
1040A, (323) 343-3184.
Computing Facilities
Cal State L.A. provides the latest information technology
resources to students, staff and faculty, and houses more than
35 classrooms with networked computers, five large student
open access computer labs, two training labs, and many other
"smart" classrooms. Students have access to a variety of state-
of-the-art computers, with more than 200 software packages,
including the latest Web browsers, on every workstation on
campus. Access from off-campus - including e-mail, electronic
library resources and the Web - is also easy with a student
modem pool of more than 100 phone lines. Our sophisticated
computer and specialized labs reflect the University's pursuit of
academic excellence and the high standards demanded by our
students.
Open Access Laboratories
Open Access labs are available to students during daytime,
evening, and weekend hours. The labs are staffed by qualified
student technology assistants who answer questions and
provide assistance.
Further information about the Open Access Computer Labs
can be obtained by visiting the computer lab website at
http://www.calstatela.edu/oal
Preprofessional Study
Students who wish to prepare for professional study in
engineering and the natural sciences, as well as the fields of
law, librarianship, or medicine and health sciences will find
specialized counseling and advisement at Cal State L.A. Such
preprofessional advisement is separate from and in addition to
major program advisement. Students are urged to consult
current catalogs of professional schools available in the
Reference Room of the Library for specific requirements, or to
contact the advisement offices named below.
Health-Related Programs
Cal State L.A. offers a wide range of programs in health and
health-related fields. These programs have a strong clinical
and field placement component at several leading health care
facilities and clinics in the metropolitan area to prepare
graduates to enter the health field as professionals. Additional
information is available from the Coordinator of Health-Related
Programs, Biological Sciences 125, (323) 343-2035.
Programs and the departments, divisions, and schools that
offer them include:
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Program Department or
Division
Phone
Area Code
(323)
Audiology Communication
Disorders
343-4690
Dietetics Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
343-4650
Exercise and
Human Performance
Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
343-4650
Health Care
Management
Management 343-2895
Health Science Health Science 343-4740
Microbiology Biological Sciences 343-2050
Nursing Nursing 343-4700
Nutrition Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
343-4650
Physical Education
for Exceptional
Individuals
Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
343-4650
Physical Therapy
Advising
Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
343-4650
Preprofessional
Program for
Medicine, Dentistry,
Optometry,
Pharmacy, Podiatry
and Veterinary
Medicine
Health Science
Advisement Office
343-4248
Rehabilitation and
Therapeutic E
xercise
Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
343-4650
Rehabilitation
Counseling
Special Education and
Counseling
343-4250
Social Work Social Work 343-4680
Special Education Special Education and
Counseling
343-4400
Speech-Language
Pathology
Communication Disorders 343-4690
Law
Students considering a career in law may select from a broad
range of majors. Law schools are interested in students’
knowledge of human institutions and values and their critical
thinking, analytical writing and communication skills. There is
no preferred major or course of study at the baccalaureate
level. The major should be chosen based upon the student’s
interest since a good academic record in a rigorous course of
study is more important for admission to law school than the
major. Students should be mindful that not everyone is
accepted to an accredited law school. Thus, a consideration in
selecting a major should be alternative career paths in the
event that one is not admitted or changes career goals.
As part of the range of majors offered at Cal State L.A., most of
which are acceptable for law school admission, there are three
options which are specified as prelegal. They are the Prelegal
option in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, the
Business Arts-Prelegal option in the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration, and the Prelaw option in
the Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Two additional
choices are the Prelaw minors offered by the Department of
Philosophy and the Department of Political Science.
Prelegal advisement is available in the Departments of Finance
and Law, Philosophy, and Political Science. Students
interested in a career in law, regardless of major, are
encouraged to consult with any of these departments on
choice of major and expectations of law schools.
Prelaw students are expected to take the Law School Aptitude
Test (LSAT) in the fall quarter of the year preceding their
anticipated admission to law school. Application forms may be
obtained during the Spring Quarter in the Political Science
department office.
Librarianship
The field of librarianship provides careers with diverse
opportunities and room for personal and professional growth.
The information field is growing, and the work of librarians is
expanding to keep pace. Every day librarians sift through
clues, uncover facts, and help people weave knowledge from
threads of information.
Many libraries also have support and paraprofessional
positions that do not require a library science degree but offer
valuable experience for someone interested in pursuing work
in libraries. For more information, write to Library Careers,
ALA/OLPR, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
Physical Therapy
The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
([email protected], (323)-343-4650) may be contacted
for advisement about undergraduate course work and other
requirements for admission to graduate degree programs in
physical therapy. Physical therapists evaluate, treat and
educate people with the goal of restoring, maintaining, and
improving their muscular strength, musculoskeletal flexibility,
and neuromuscular coordination. They work in medical, health,
and educational settings. Admission criteria usually include
specified undergraduate course work completed with an
acceptable grade point average, and a specified number of
hours of paid or volunteer work in physical therapy settings.
Students are urged to look closely at the particular admissions
requirements of the colleges to which they plan to apply.
A complete listing of colleges and universities offering graduate
degrees in physical therapy is available at the website of the
American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org, or write
the organization at 111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA
22314; phone (703)-684-APTA.
Credit Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are designed to augment University
curricula by providing specialized instruction and training within
a field. These programs usually require significantly fewer
units than a degree major. An undergraduate credit certificate
program must contain a minimum of 24 quarter units and a
graduate level program, 16 units. Normally, courses in
certificate programs will be upper division or graduate level,
except for prerequisites. Students may transfer from another
institution no more than one quarter of the total units required
for a certificate (75% of the course work must be completed at
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Cal State L.A.). A maximum of one quarter (25%) of the total
units required for a certificate may be devoted to internships or
independent study, or a combination of both. The minimum
grade point average required for completion of an
undergraduate credit certificate program is C (2.0), and for
postbaccalaureate certificates, B (3.0). These grade point
average requirements do not pertain to noncredit certificate
programs. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon
successful completion of the program requirements. Some
certificates are offered within degree majors and can be
applied toward a baccalaureate or a master’s degree; others
are offered through Extended Education with the certificate
being the main goal.
Cal State L.A. offers the following credit certificate programs
that are open to qualified undergraduate students. Additional
postbaccalaureate and graduate level programs are listed in
the Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study chapter.
Individual certificate program requirements and required
courses appear in the program listings of the academic
departments, divisions, schools and colleges that offer them.
Accounting
Offered by the Department of Accounting, (323) 343-2830, the
program is designed to provide an organized series of courses
in accounting for students in other majors who wish to qualify
to take a professional accounting examination, to meet civil
service educational requirements for employment as a
professional accountant or auditor, or to acquire the skills
needed for employment as a professional accountant in private
industry.
Advanced Information Systems
Offered by the Department of Information Systems, (323) 343-
2983, the program is designed to give individuals who are
pursuing or have earned a degree in business administration
(or have equivalent experience) an introduction to the
techniques of information systems design, planning, and
management. Applicable toward degrees in business
administration.
Alcohol and Drug Problems Specialist
Offered by the Program in Health Science, (323) 343-4740, the
certificate prepares students to work in community agencies
involved with alcohol and/or drug related problems. Applicable
toward degree programs in health science.
Alternative Nutrition
Offered by the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences,
(323) 343-4650, this program may be taken by coordinated
dietetics and nutritional science students in upper division
standing. Health professionals in such disciplines as dietetic
technician, health science, nursing, medicine, pharmacy,
dentistry, biology and chemistry would also find this program
useful.
Applied Gerontology
Offered by the College of Health and Human Services through
the Applied Gerontology Institute, (323) 343-4724, this
program is designed to enhance the preparation of individuals
enrolled in courses or working in health-related disciplines to
exercise their effectiveness as practitioners with older
populations, particularly ethnic minorities. The program
includes instruction about aging in several domains: biological,
social/psychological, and policy-social services.
Child Maltreatment and Family Violence
Offered by the College of Health and Human Services, (323)
343-4696, the program provides individuals from various
disciplines with expanded knowledge and formalized education
in the area of child abuse and domestic violence, training and
field experience in serving this population, and opportunities to
qualify for career positions in which multidisciplinary training is
required or essential.
Computer Programming
Offered by the Department of Information Systems, (323) 343-
2983, the program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-
level computer programmer positions. Courses in COBOL
programming are required and other programming languages
may be studied as electives. Applicable toward the
baccalaureate in Business Administration. Also available
through Extended Education, (323) 343-4900, for
nonmatriculated students.
Electronics Technology
Offered by the Department of Technology, (323) 343-4550, the
program is designed to provide technical knowledge and
hands-on skills necessary for employment in electronic
manufacturing, electronic field servicing, or electronic design-
assisted environment. Applicable toward baccalaureate
programs in technology.
Entrepreneurship
Offered by the Department of Marketing, (323) 343-2960, the
program is designed to prepare students and business people
for careers in small companies: starting companies, managing
small businesses, and working in small businesses. The
program includes instruction about how to take a product or
service from the idea stage through the introduction and
growth stages and how to successfully manage the business.
A focus may be taken in retailing, marketing of services and
products, consulting, accounting, finance, or entrepreneurship.
Fashion Design
Offered by the Department of Art, (323) 343-4010, The
department offers a certificate program in Fashion Design that
prepares individuals for career positions in fashion design. The
program includes technical methods, theory, and creative
concepts. A total of 42 units is required for completion of the
certificate program, as outlined below. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Fashion Merchandising
Offered by the Department of Art, (323) 343-4010, The
department offers a certificate program in Fashion
Merchandising that prepares individuals for career positions in
the fashion industry. The program includes technical
information, theory, and creative concepts. A total of 40 units
is required for completion of the certificate program, as outlined
below. Refer to the Undergraduate Study: General
Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations
governing all certificate programs.
Finance
Offered by the Department of Finance and Law, (323) 343-
2870, the program is designed to prepare individuals who hold
or are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field other than
finance for entry into careers in corporate finance, money
management, investment banking, and commercial banking.
Fire Protection
Risk Analysis and Reduction
Offered by the Department of Technology, (323) 343-4550, the
program offers students and individuals in the insurance
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industry and in private sector fire protection positions a series
of professionally related courses in fire protection and fire
safety. The program prepares individuals to serve as fire
protection and safety specialists, inspectors, evaluators, and
managers. Applicable toward the baccalaureate in fire
protection administration and technology.
Fire Service Administration
Offered by the Department of Technology, (323) 343-4550, the
program offers fire department personnel who hold an
associate degree an opportunity to continue their knowledge
and formalized education in the elements of effective modern
fire department functioning. Course work covers planning,
prevention and disaster administration, public administration,
and personnel and budgeting administration. Applicable
toward the baccalaureate in fire protection administration and
technology.
General Management
Offered by the Department of Management, (323) 343-2890,
the certificate program is designed to prepare non-
management option Business Administration Majors and non-
business students for employment in a general management
position, and to provide working and professional people the
general management knowledge necessary for rapid career
advancement.
Geographic Information Systems
Offered by the Department of Geography and Urban Analysis,
(323) 343-2220, the program provides an analytical as well as
a practical approach to the design, layout, and graphics
needed in constructing and managing geographic information
systems.
Human Resources Management
Offered by the Department of Management, (323) 343-2890,
the certificate program is designed to prepare non-
management option Business Administration Majors and non-
business students for employment in human resources
management positions, and to provide working and
professional people the human resources management
knowledge necessary for rapid career advancement.
Intercultural Proficiency
Offered by the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science,
the Intercultural Proficiency Certificate Program, (323) 343-
4650, is designed to increase students' abilities to
communicate and interact effectively within our increasingly
multicultural living and working environment. Achieving
intercultural proficiency is a personal dynamic and
developmental journey. The overall goal of the program is to
prepare our students to be change agents with the knowledge
and skills that will enable organizations and institutions to
accept, value and honor diversity.
International Business
Offered by the Department of Marketing, (323) 343-2960, the
program prepares students for careers in firms operating on a
multinational basis; for careers in import-export, international
finance and banking, and international agencies; and for the
Commerce Option of the Foreign Service Officer Examination
with the federal government, and provides training for
managers of internationally oriented companies in the Los
Angeles area. Applicable toward the baccalaureate in
Business Administration. This certificate program is also
available through Extended Education, (323) 343-4900, for
nonmatriculated students.
International Business Communication
Offered by the Department of Marketing, (323) 343-2960, this
certificate program affords the opportunity to combine
language, culture, and communication and business
knowledge. The program will give business degree students a
chance to add language and intercultural expertise, along with
enhanced communication skills, to their program of study. At
the same time, it will give language degree students,
communication studies students, or area studies students a
chance to add business courses to their program of study and
obtain a certificate. The certificate will enable students to
pursue careers in organizations that want both recognized
language skills and business training, such as international
businesses, international foundations, non government
organizations (NGOs), and international educational
organizations. The language, culture and communication
components will also benefit students who obtain jobs in local
organizations whose employees represent multiple cultures.
International Economic Relations
Offered by the Department of Economics and Statistics,
(323) 343-2930, the Certificate Program in International
Economic Relations will benefit students to better understand
the economic and political factors that influence the global
economy. The certificate will help students pursuing careers in
federal or state agencies dealing with international affairs,
corporations involved in international business and finance,
and in international organizations, foundations, and
nongovernment agencies.
Labor Relations
Offered by the Department of Economics and Statistics,
(323) 343-2930, the Certificate Program in Labor Relations is
designed to strengthen the skills of students interested in labor
relation careers and improve access to career opportunities for
administrators, mediators, arbitrators, and government labor
officials.
Law Enforcement Leadership
Offered by the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics,
(323) 343-4610), the Law Enforcement Leadership Credit
Certificate Program is specifically designed to provide law
enforcement personnel an opportunity to increase their
expertise in leadership. The
program uses a unique
presentation model that is based on adult experiential learning
theory. In each course the participants are required to
continuously review concepts, values and principles in various
combinations of increasing complexity. The courses enhance
each participant's understanding of the importance of personal,
interpersonal and organizational relationships, as well as the
nature of human behavior and police management. Concepts
such as responsibility, courage, leadership, organizational
values, integrity, organizational design and ethics are
presented.
Manufacturing
This certificate program in Manufacturing is designed to
provide high quality, up-to-date, scientific, and practical
knowledge of manufacturing processes, modern materials,
automatic control, automated manufacturing, and robotics. This
certificate program is also available through Extended
Education, (323) 343-4900, for nonmatriculated students
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Marketing
Offered by the Department of Marketing, (323) 343-2960, the
program is designed to prepare students in majors other than
business for professional careers in marketing in profit or
nonprofit organizations. Students may select a focus in
marketing management, advertising, public relations,
marketing research, retailing, direct response marketing,
international marketing, transportation, or financial service
marketing. Applicable toward degree programs in business
administration. Also available through Extended Education,
(323) 343-4900, for nonmatriculated students.
Operations Management
Offered by the Department of Management, (323) 343- 2890,
the certificate program in operations management is designed
to prepare non-management option business students and
non-business students for employment in an operations
management position, and to provide working and professional
people with the operations management knowledge necessary
for rapid career advancement.
Parent Educator
Offered by the Department of Child and Family Studies, (323)
343-4590, the program is designed to help individuals from
varied backgrounds master the skills necessary to be qualified
parent educators. This certificate program is also available
through the Division of Extended Education, (323) 343-4900,
for nonmatriculated students.
Retail Professional Development
Offered by the Department of Marketing, (323) 343-2960, in
conjunction with the Institute of Retail Management, the
program is designed to provide the skills required for executive
positions in the retail industry and to prepare individuals to
become successful entrepreneurs in their own retail business.
Available through Extended Education, (323) 343-4900, for
nonmatriculated students.
Sports Nutrition
Offered by the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science,
(323) 343-4650, the program is designed to provide students in
health related disciplines information about diet and
sports/exercise for healthy living. Students planning a health
related career would benefit by gaining the breath of
knowledge and skills this certificate provides.
Transportation (Commercial)
Offered by the Department of Marketing, (323) 343-2960, the
program is designed for individuals intending to pursue a
career or enhance their advancement potential in the field of
industrial traffic and transportation or carrier operation.
Applicable toward the baccalaureate in business
administration.
Urban Land Use and Property Analysis
Offered by the Department of Geography and Urban Analysis,
(323) 343-2220, in cooperation with the Department of Finance
and Law, the program provides students and professionals
with technical and analytical training for evaluating current
problems confronting the urban community.
Youth Agency Administration
Offered by the College of Health and Human Services, (323)
343-4580, the program is designed to prepare professionals for
careers in non-profit management. Applicable toward
baccalaureate programs.
Recognition of Academic Excellence
Cal State L.A. recognizes superior academic achievement by
conferring honors upon students with outstanding records at an
annual spring Honors Convocation and at the annual
Commencement Exercises in June.
Recognition is accorded at the annual Honors Convocation to
undergraduate students placed on the Dean’s List, those who
were awarded Honors at Entrance and members of the
General Education Honors Program,. Students receiving
Special Recognition in Graduate Studies are also honored.
Also recognized at the Honors Convocation are recipients of
academic scholarship awards and juniors and seniors elected
to membership in national honor societies. The requirements
for Honors at Entrance, Dean’s List, and Certificate of Honor
and Special Recognition in Graduate Studies awards are as
follows:
Honors at Entrance
First-time freshmen who enter with a grade point average of
3.5 or higher on their high school record.
President's Scholars Program
The President's Scholarship is the most prestigious award
offered by the University to incoming freshmen. Recipients
receive $5,000 annually for a maximum of four years based on
continuous full-time enrollment and academic performance.
Besides the scholarship, President's Scholars receive free on-
campus parking, free admission to on-campus cultural and
athletics events, priority registration, membership in the
General Education Honors Program and are recognized at an
annual reception with the University President. See the
Scholarships section for full details.
Dean’s List
Undergraduate students who earn a 3.4 grade point average or
higher for a quarter in which they complete 12 or more units of
traditionally graded course work and who rank in the upper five
percent of students in academic achievement within their
college. The preceding eligibility criteria also apply to graduate
students seeking a second or subsequent baccalaureate.
Students will not be added retroactively to the Dean’s List on
the basis of completion of work in which the original grade was
IC (Incomplete).
Graduation with Honors
Baccalaureate graduates of Cal State L.A. who maintain an
outstanding scholarship record while earning the degree
receive special recognition upon graduation. These honors,
designated on the diploma and the permanent academic
record, are granted to the top 5% of students graduating in
each college, calculated from grade point averages achieved
at Cal State L.A. These percentages are calculated once for
each academic year (the academic year is defined as Summer,
Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters). Eligibility is limited to
students who have earned at least 60 quarter units in
residence at Cal State L.A. Second baccalaureate candidates
who are eligible for University honors may receive those
honors for which they qualify. Students pursuing an advanced
degree or a teaching credential are not eligible for such
honors.
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Honors at graduation are determined according to the criteria
listed below.
Honors Category Percentage
Cum laude (honor).......................................................Top 5%
Magna cum laude (high honor)....................................Top 4%
Summa cum laude (highest honor)..............................Top 1%
For these calculations, Rehabilitation Services majors (Charter
College of Education) will be included with the competition pool
for the College of Health and Human Services. Students with
a Special Major will be included with the college in which they
have earned the majority of the units in their major.
General Education Honors Program
Cal State L.A.’s General Education Honors Program provides
highly qualified students with diverse, enriched intellectual
activities through a separate curriculum which includes honors
classes, seminars, and research. Honors courses promote
intellectual curiosity, critical reading, and logical thought and
writing. These courses have a lower student enrollment than
other general education courses and are taught by the
University’s finest professors, many of whom are nationally
recognized authorities in their field of study. Honors students
encounter challenging and rewarding educational experiences.
The General Education Honors Program:
• Facilitates student participation in the National Collegiate
Honors Council (NCHC) and the Western Regional
Honors Council (WRHC).
• Provides high-potential students an opportunity to
participate in intellectually demanding and academically
challenging General education courses.
• Offers opportunities for greater interaction with peers and
involvement in interdisciplinary learning.
• Identifies Cal State L.A. resources through which high-
potential students can receive academic, personal, and
career counseling to help them better define and reach
their goals.
• Creates opportunities for high-potential students and
faculty members to establish closer educational
relationships.
• Prepares students for participation in upper division
departmental honors programs.
General Education Honors Program Students are offered the
following special opportunities:
• Special sections of general education courses.
Participation in courses appropriately modified in content,
methodology, and level of enrichment for the high potential
student.
• Honor societies. Coordination of membership with other
honors organizations.
• Priority registration privileges. Students are allowed
priority registration privileges.
• Waiver of prerequisites. With department or division
approval, students with appropriate background may be
allowed to enroll in upper division courses without having
met the usual lower division prerequisites.
• Club membership. All program students are invited to hold
membership in the General Education Honors Club.
Honors classes that meet general education requirements are
available each quarter. These classes are designated as
General Education Honors Program courses and enrollment is
restricted to honors program students. All courses seek to
explore more advanced and sophisticated areas of knowledge
than regular general education offerings, although they meet
general education requirements. A higher level of
achievement is expected. Honors Program students are
required to complete at least 24 units of these courses with a
minimum B (3.0) grade point average to earn a General
Education Honors Program certificate.
For further information, contact the Program Director, Honors
Program office, in the Library, Palmer Wing, and phone (323)
343-4960.
Departmental Honors Programs
Further recognition of academic excellence is accorded
through Cal State L.A.’s departmental honors programs,
offered presently in anthropology, biology, chemistry, child
development, and physics. Students who maintain a superior
grade point average and have faculty recommendation are
permitted to enroll in an honors program in their elected major.
Considerable freedom is provided students and their advisers
in designing enriched programs of study. This may include
deviation from traditional course patterns to permit additional
work in subjects related to the major, more intensive study in
subject areas of special interest, and participation in special
colloquia, independent study, individual research, and honors
theses.
Students who complete these honors programs receive
citations of departmental honors on their transcripts and
diplomas.
National Honor Societies
Chapters of more than twenty national honor societies have
been chartered at Cal State L.A. to accord recognition to
students who demonstrate superior scholarship and leadership
in academic areas. A specific minimum grade point average,
ranging from 3.0 to 3.85, is required for initiation into each of
these honor societies.
National Honor Society Discipline(s)
Alpha Kappa Delta, Iota Chapter ................................Sociology
Alpha Tau Delta, Phi Chapter ........................................Nursing
Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Lambda Chapter .....................Accounting
Beta Beta Beta, Epsilon Theta Chapter ...... Biological Sciences
Beta Gamma Sigma, Eta Chapter................................Business
Chi Epsilon, Cal State L.A. Chapter ................ Civil Engineering
Delta Pi Epsilon, Beta Pi Chapter ...............Business Education
Epsilon Pi Tau, Alpha Psi Chapter ...........................Technology
Eta Kappa Nu, Epsilon Nu Chapter..........Electrical Engineering
Golden Key, Cal State L.A. Chapter .....all academic disciplines
Kappa Delta Pi, Iota Phi Chapter ............................... Education
Kappa Pi, Gamma Tau Chapter.............................................Art
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Eta of California Chapter .....Economics
Phi Alpha Theta, Eta Xi Chapter ..................................... History
Phi Beta Delta, Zeta Chapter ................... International scholars
Phi Delta Kappa, Campus Chapter No. 121 .............. Education
Phi Kappa Phi, Cal State L.A. Chapter .all academic disciplines
Pi Delta Phi, Epsilon Nu Chapter .................................... French
Pi Lambda Theta, Alpha Psi Chapter......................... Education
Pi Sigma Alpha, Gamma Omega Chapter ....... Political Science
Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Kappa Chapter .. Mechanical Engineering
Psi Chi, Cal State L.A. Chapter................................Psychology
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Sigma Delta Pi, Gamma Psi Chapter ............................Spanish
Sigma Theta Tau........................................................... Nursing
Tau Beta Pi, California Iota Chapter ........................Engineering
Career Placement Information
The campus may furnish, upon request, information about the
employment of students who graduate from programs or
courses of study preparing students for a particular career
field. Any such data provided must be in a form that does not
allow for the identification of any individual student. This
information includes data concerning the average starting
salary and the percentage of previously enrolled students who
obtained employment. The information may include data
collected from either graduates of the campus or graduates of
all campuses in the California State University system. Copies
of the published information are available in the Cal State L.A.
Office of University Admissions, Student Affairs 101.
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study:
General Information
List of Graduate Degrees, Majors and Certificate Programs
List of Teaching Credential Programs
General Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Information
University
Requirements for Master’s Degrees
Minimum University Requirements
Credit for Transfer Work
Work Taken Before Approval of Program
Credit for Extension Courses
Classified Graduate Standing
Other Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Regulations
Advancement to Candidacy to Undertake Culminating Experience
Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis or Project
Graduation
Requirements for Additional Master’s Degrees or for
an Additional Option within a Master’s Degree
Additional Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Student Information
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List of Master’s Degree Programs
Master of Arts
Majors:
Anthropology
Art
Child Development
Communication Studies
Communicative Disorders
Economics
Education
Educational Administration
English
French
Geography
Health Science
History
Industrial and Technical Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies (formerly Special Major)
Latin American Studies
Mexican-American Studies
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Theatre Arts
Master of Science
Majors:
Accountancy
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminalistics
Criminal Justice
Electrical Engineering
Geological Sciences
Health Care Management
Information Systems
Master of Science (cont'd)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Nutritional Science
Physics
Psychology
Public Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Art
Master of Music
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Education Degree in
Educational Administration and
Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy in Special
Education
Certificate Programs
Postbaccalaureate Certificate Programs
Accounting
Advanced Information Systems
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational Settings
Applied Gerontology
Autism
Biotechnology
Career Counseling
Computer Applications in Schools
Early Childhood Special Education: Infancy Emphasis
Early Childhood Special Education: Preschool Emphasis
English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL)
Environmental Health Science
Manufacturing
Pre-Health Professionals
Reading
Rehabilitative/School Audiology
Storytelling
Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching Writing
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Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Specialty
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Case Manager: Adult Care
Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nursing Education
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty
List of Teaching Credential Programs
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Options for the Multiple Subject
Credential or Education Specialist (Special
Education)
(For Students Interested in Obtaining a Degree Prior
to Enrollment in a Credential Program)
All Cal State L.A. students who enter an elementary subject
matter preparation program for the Multiple Subject credential
must complete a 112 unit common core as well as general
education, major, and other graduation and credential
requirements. A grid that contains the common core appears
later in this chapter. These core courses also meet lower
division general education requirements. (Refer to Lower
Division General Education grid elsewhere in this chapter.)
Consult a faculty adviser in your major department for further
information.
Elementary Matter Preparation Programs for the Multiple
Subject or the Education Specialist Credential are offered
with the following undergraduate degrees:
• Child Development, B.A., Option II
• Liberal Studies, B.A.
• Mexican-American Studies, B.A.
Blended Elementary Subject Matter
Options. (For students interested in obtaining a
bachelor’s degree concurrently with their Multiple
Subject Credential or Education Specialist
Internship Credential)
Students must complete a 198-unit program which includes
specified university, general education, major, additional
subject matter, credential and other graduation and credential
requirements. A grid labled Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Option containing these core requirements appears
later in this chapter. The following undergraduate degrees are
available:
• Child Development, B.A., Option III
• Liberal Studies, B.A.
• Mexican-American Studies, B.A.
• Urban Learning, B.A. (Pilot Program)
Education Specialist Credential Programs
The approved program at California State University, Los
Angeles includes the following programs:
• Internship Credentials in Special Education
• Level I or Preliminary Credentials
• Level II or Professional Specialist Credentials
• Programs that combine a Specialist with a Multiple or
Single Subject Credential
• Specialist Program combined with a Master of Arts Degree
in Special Education
The following is a list of Education Specialist Credential
program areas:
Early Childhood Special Education
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Physical and Health Impairments
Visual Impairments and Blindness
Other Specialist Credentials
Adapted Physical Education
Clinical Rehabilitative Services, Audiology, Language, Speech
and Hearing (Special Class Authorization Option), and
Orientation and Mobility for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Health Services: School Nurse
Reading/Language Arts
Subject Matter Preparation Program for the
Single Subject Credential
Candidates for the Single Subject teaching credential must
verify subject matter competence in their designated teaching
field by one of the following methods: 1) completing an
approved academic program of coursework (or its equivalent)
in the selected subject-matter area, of 2) passing the required
examination(s) for the subject-matter area in which the
credential is sought*.
*This option is not available for Physical Education. Please consult
the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science.
Single Subject Authorized Area Degree Program
Art Art, BA
English English, BA
English Communication, BA
Language Other Than English French, BA
Language Other Than English Japanese, BA
Language Other Than English Spanish, BA
Mathematics Mathematics BA, BS
Music Music, BA
Physical Education Kinesiology, BS
Science: Biological Science Natural Science, BS
Science: Chemistry Natural Science, BS
Science: Geoscience Natural Science, BS
Science: Physics Natural Science, BS
Social Science Social Science, BA
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Supplementary Authorizations
To accompany Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching
Credentials:
The holder of valid multiple subject or a single subject teaching
credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing may have one or more of the subjects commonly
taught in departmentalized classes added to the credential as
a supplementary authorization by verifying completion of the
requirements specified in Title 5, California Code of
Regulations, 80057.5 or 80089, 8089.1, and 80089.2.
Supplementary authorizations cannot be issued in any subject
that falls within the statutory single subject category of an
applicant’s single subject teaching credential.
Contact the Charter College of Education Office for Student
Services (KH D2078) for information concerning the specific
requirements for subjects approved for supplementary
authorization and the procedure to apply to the Commission.
Services Credentials
Administrative Services
Services Credentials
Administrative Services
Preliminary Administrative Services
Professional Administrative Services
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services
Audiology
Language, Speech and Hearing
Language, Speech and Hearing–Special Class Authorization
Orientation and Mobility for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Health Services–School Nurse
Pupil Personnel Services
(includes advanced specializations in School Counseling and in Child
Welfare and Attendance Services)
School Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services
School Counseling (internships available)
School Psychology and Child Welfare and Attendance
Services
School Psychology (internships available)
General Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Information
Introduction
Graduate study has been a major part of the academic
commitment of Cal State L.A. since its founding. Students who
are engaged in graduate and Postbaccalaureate study
constitute approximately one fourth of the total student body.
Cal State L.A. offers Master of Arts and Master of Science
degrees in a variety of majors, with opportunities for
specialization through the selection of options or areas of
emphasis within degree programs. Also offered are the Master
of Business Administration degree, Master of Fine Arts degree
in Art, Master of Music, Master of Arts and Master of Science
degrees with an Interdisciplinary Studies major, Master of
Social Work, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Special
Education. The complete list of graduate degrees offered
appears at the front of this chapter.
Postbaccalaureate students also pursue teaching credentials,
certificate programs, and personal enrichment courses.
Objectives of Graduate Study
Cal State L.A.’s graduate programs are coherent patterns of
study designed for a level of academic accomplishment
substantially beyond that required for the baccalaureate.
Graduate programs enable students to progress in their
chosen vocation, to assume positions of leadership, and to
contribute to the advancement of their profession. Graduate
study helps students to develop greater awareness of
themselves in relation to other people and cultures, both
present and past, and to gain a better understanding of their
particular profession. Completion of a master’s degree
program at Cal State L.A. also prepares students for further
graduate study appropriate to their abilities and ambitions.
Organization of
Graduate Study at Cal State L.A.
Graduate study at Cal State L.A. is organized and
administered by each of the six Colleges within the University,
with coordination provided by the Dean of Graduate Studies
and Research.
This Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study section of this
catalog describes the requirements, regulations, and
procedures for engaging in graduate study. General University
regulations and procedures that apply to postbaccalaureate or
graduate students, including the grading system and the
determination of scholastic status, are explained in the
Procedures and Regulations chapter earlier in this catalog.
Admission requirements and procedures are explained in the
Admissions chapter.
Requirements for admission, advancement to classified
graduate standing and candidacy, and graduation described in
this section apply to all advanced degree programs. Any
additional requirements are stated in the descriptions of the
individual programs.
Each department/division/school that offers graduate degree
programs and/or credential programs has a principal graduate
adviser as well as credential advisers (when applicable). These
advisers’ names and phone numbers appear each quarter in
the Schedule of Classes, and students can make appointments
to see them in their offices.
Graduate Studies Directory
Office of Graduate Studies and Research
Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research.......................................José L. Galván
Administration 710 ...........................................(323) 343-3820
Associate Dean........................................... Alan E. Muchlinski
Administration 710 .......................................... (323) 343-3820
College Graduate Deans
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Associate Dean............................................. Bryant Alexander
Music 232......................................................... (323) 343-4004
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Associate Dean..........................Parviz Partow-Navid, (Acting)
Associate Dean............................................................(vacant)
Simpson Tower F124....................................... (323) 343-2800
CHARTER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Associate Dean ..................................... Andrea Maxi, (Acting)
King Hall D2070............................................... (323) 343-4303
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND
TECHNOLOGY
Associate Dean .................................Benjamin L. Lee (Acting)
Engineering and Technology A237.................. (323) 343-4510
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Associate Dean ....................... Eleanor Ferguson-Marshalleck
Fine Arts 128 ................................................... (323) 343-4602
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Associate Dean ......................... Rennie B. Schoepflin (Acting)
King Hall D1051............................................... (323) 343-2005
Characteristics of Master’s Degrees
Cal State L.A. offers the following master’s and doctoral
degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Fine Arts, Master of Music, Master of Science,
Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Philosophy. All six
master’s degrees and the doctoral degree require greater
depth of study and increased demands on student intellectual
or creative capacity than the baccalaureate. Characteristics
of individual degrees are described below.
Specific information about admission requirements,
curriculum, and graduation requirements for these programs
is listed alphabetically by college and
department/division/school in either the Academic
Programs: College-based and Universitywide chapter or
in the Academic Programs: Department, Division, and
Interdisciplinary Program-based chapter, both of which
follow this chapter.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree provides a broadened
cultural background in a recognized disciplinary field or
improvement of professional competence.
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree
provides a program of professional preparation for
management positions in business and industry.
The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Art provides
specialized training and education for artists and designers in
design, computer graphics, painting and printmaking,
sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and metalsmithing.
The Master of Music (M.M.) degree is a professional
performance degree that prepares students for professional
performance, for teaching in community colleges, and for
advanced study.
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree provides the opportunity
to improve professional competence in areas and approaches
involving intense specialization.
The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree provides a
program of professional preparation for advanced entry into
specialized social work practice where graduates will be able
to provide effective services to individuals, families, groups,
organizations, and communities.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Special
Education, which provides advanced preparation in this
diverse professional field, is offered jointly with the University
of California, Los Angeles.
Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degrees
The Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Arts or Master of
Science degree is a highly restricted interdisciplinary program
for students whose professional or academic objectives are
unique and cannot be met by existing master’s degree
offerings. It consists of an individual program of course
offerings from at least two departments/divisions in related
disciplines and must provide sharp focus and appropriate
coherence. See the University Programs section of the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter.
Teaching Credentials
Teaching, specialist, and services credential programs are
available to students who hold an acceptable baccalaureate.
Students who seek teaching credentials must fulfill admission
criteria and program requirements established by the Charter
College of Education in accordance with the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students who are
admitted into a teaching credential program are referred to as
postbaccalaureate classified students. Description of
admission criteria and program requirements appear in the
Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter and in
the Charter College of Education section of the Academic
Programs: College-based and Universitywide chapter.
Credit Certificate Programs
Students who have a baccalaureate may enroll in a certificate
program to receive specialized instruction and training within a
particular field. Students who pursue a certificate must fulfill
admission criteria and program requirements established by
the departments, divisions, and colleges that offer the
programs.
Individual admission and program requirements appear in
academic department/division/school listings in the Academic
Programs: College-based and Universitywide chapter.
Enrichment Courses
Persons who hold a bachelor’s degree may enroll in courses
that provide personal enrichment. Because such students are
not enrolled in specific graduate programs, they are referred to
as postbaccalaureate unclassified students. They must fulfill all
University eligibility requirements for admission and continuing
student academic standing. Because they are not enrolled in
graduate programs, they may not apply those courses toward
a master’s degree at Cal State L.A.
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University Requirements for Master’s Degree
Minimum University Requirements
All candidates for master’s degrees at Cal State L.A. must fulfill
the following minimum requirements:
Unit Requirement
Completion of at least 45 quarter units in approved courses, of
which at least half (23) must be graduate (500-level) courses.
Master’s degree programs whose minimum total units are
established at more than 45 quarter units must include at least
half of those units in courses at the graduate (500) level.
Grade Point Average Requirement
Achievement of a minimum B (3.0) grade point average in all
courses on the approved degree program. A grade of C is
allowed on the program; however, any grade below C,
including C-, requires that the course be repeated with both
grades computed in the grade point average.
Residence Requirement
At least 32 quarter units for the master’s degree completed in
residence at Cal State L.A.
Postbaccalaureate
Writing Proficiency Requirement
Fulfillment of the Postbaccalaureate Writing Proficiency
Requirement, as described later in this chapter.
Culminating Experience Requirement
A comprehensive examination or a thesis or project as
described later in this chapter.
Completion of Program
Completion of a master’s degree requires:
(1) completion of the final approved study plan and any
special department/division/school requirements and
(2) passing of a comprehensive examination within the
number of attempts allowed by the
department/division/school and college, or filing of a thesis
or project report approved by the candidate’s
thesis/project committee and cleared by the Library.
Time Limitation
No subject, unit, or grade credit will be granted for any course
completed more than seven years before the date of
completion of the master’s degree. In extraordinary
circumstances, students may petition for, and the college may
grant, permission to validate such an expired course by an
examination given by, and with the concurrence of, the
department/division/school that offers the course. An expired
course taken at another institution may not be validated by
examination.
Faculty Recommendation
Recommendation for the degree by the faculty.
Advisement
As the first step of registration, all students must obtain
department/division/school approval of the courses selected for
their study plan for each quarter. To assist in the initial
advisement and course selection process, newly admitted
students must bring a personal copy of their college transcripts
and their evaluation, if received.
Prior to or early in their first quarter, students should make an
appointment with a graduate faculty adviser to develop a
complete study plan for the degree.. The approved master’s
degree study plan becomes the basis for evaluating the
student’s eligibility for receiving the degree. Changes in the
study plan may be made only with the approval of the student’s
academic adviser and college graduate dean. Students who
have not declared a degree or credential objective should
consult the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and
Research, Administration 710.
Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR)
(Postbaccalaureate Writing Proficiency Requirement)
All CSU students must demonstrate competence in writing
skills as a requirement for graduation. All Cal State L.A.
postbaccalaureate and graduate students who entered Cal
State L.A. summer 1984 or later and who are pursuing a
graduate degree or a credential are required to satisfy this
requirement in one of the following ways:
• Pass the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) required
for the Cal State L.A. baccalaureate. Postbaccalaureate
students who select this option must register for the WPE
(listed as UNIV 400 in the Schedule of Classes) no later
than the add deadline for the first quarter they are
enrolled in a graduate or credential program. Failure to
register for the WPE will void enrollment for that quarter;
or
• Postbaccalaureate students who hold an earned
doctorate or masters degree from an accredited college
or university where the primary language of instruction is
English may substitute such a degree for passing the
WPE; or
• Postbaccalaureate students who have passed a writing
proficiency examination or a graduation writing
assessment examination in English at any accredited
college or university where the primary language of
instruction is English may petition to substitute such a
result for passing the WPE at Cal State L.A.
Students who receive a No Credit (NC) grade on the WPE
must meet with a WPE consultant in the University Writing
Center to discuss deficiencies identified by the exam and
receive recommendations of activities to correct these
deficiencies. Based on the recommendations from the WPE
consultant, students may retake the WPE or enroll in UNIV
401, the upper division writing proficiency course.
Postbaccalaureate students in the Charter College of
Education and the College of Health and Human Services may
satisfy the GWAR with a score of 41 or better on the California
Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Students in these
colleges must submit the original CBEST score reports to their
graduate dean’s office for processing.
Postbaccalaureate students must satisfy this
postbaccalaureate requirement within the first three quarters of
their graduate (conditionally classified or classified) or
credential program or before the completion of 16 units,
whichever comes later. Students must satisfy this
postbaccalaureate writing requirement within the required time
to be eligible for continued registration.
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Departments and divisions may require of their majors
additional discipline-based course work in writing. See a faculty
adviser about major department/division/school requirements.
Petitions for certification of the postbaccalaureate writing
requirement shall be made at the college level and results
reported to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. A
student who has satisfied the postbaccalaureate writing
requirement shall continue to be certified with no time limit on
such certification.
Postbaccalaureate unclassified students are not required to
satisfy this postbaccalaureate writing requirement.
Credit for Transfer Work
To receive credit toward a master’s degree for acceptable
postbaccalaureate work taken at other colleges and
universities, students must have official transcripts forwarded
to the Admissions Office and must file a “Request for Records”
(Form GS-1A) with their major department/division/school. Cal
State L.A. will allow credit for work taken at another college or
university only when it appears on the student’s official
transcript from that institution, is acceptable for master’s
degree credit at the offering institution, and is deemed
appropriate to the student’s master’s degree program by the
major department/division/school at Cal State L.A. The
following limitations and exclusions apply:
• For master’s degrees that require 45 total units, no more
than 13 quarter units of acceptable transfer, extension
and/or special session courses may be included on a
master’s degree program. For master’s degrees that
require more than 45 quarter units, up to 30% of the total
required units may consist of acceptable transfer,
extension, and/or special session courses, if approved by
the appropriate graduate/departmental adviser.
• No master’s degree credit is allowed for directed
teaching, 700- or 800-level courses, courses numbered
below 400, and courses taken at another accredited
institution that would not be accepted toward a master’s
degree at that institution.
• Nine quarter units of 500-level or other graduate courses
taken through extension are eligible for master’s degree
credit.
Work Taken before
Approval of Program
No more than 13 quarter units of acceptable course work
completed before approval by the principal graduate adviser,
major department/division/school, and college graduate dean
may be included on a master’s degree study plan. This
includes acceptable transfer work. Credit for thesis (i.e., 599),
research (i.e., 597), and comprehensive examinations (i.e.,
596) is not transferable. All other course work included on the
master’s degree study plan must be completed after approval
by the principal graduate adviser, major
department/division/school, and college graduate dean. This
policy shall not apply to students admitted to a master’s degree
program offered jointly with other educational institutions.
Credit for Extension Courses
No graduate credit will be allowed for extension courses that
would not be accepted toward a master’s degree at the offering
institution (e.g., University of California extension courses in
the X300 or X400 series) unless specifically approved in
advance by the major department/division/school and college
concerned.
Classified Graduate Standing
Requirements for
Classified Graduate Standing
All students who have declared a master’s degree objective
are admitted to, and remain in, conditionally classified standing
until they meet the following conditions. Classified graduate
standing constitutes admission to an authorized graduate
degree program and is granted by the college graduate dean
upon completion of all requirements listed below and upon the
recommendation of the major department/division/school.
The requirements enumerated below are minimum University
requirements. Departments/divisions or colleges may utilize
additional or more restrictive requirements for admission to
classified graduate standing in individual master’s degree
programs. The minimum University requirements for admission
to classified graduate standing are as follows:
• Satisfaction of the minimum grade point average required
for classified standing in the specific program.
• Certification by the major department/division/school to
the college graduate dean that all
department/division/school admission requirements,
procedures, and prerequisites have been completed.
• Filing of a master’s degree study plan with the college
graduate dean during the student’s first quarter of
graduate enrollment at Cal State L.A. The study plan
must be approved by the principal graduate adviser and
the major department/division/school. Any change in the
study plan must be approved by the principal graduate
adviser, the major department/division/school, and the
college graduate dean before they complete courses
affected by the change. This includes courses in which a
grade of Incomplete is received.
Special Action Admission Students
Except for those who hold an advanced degree from an
accredited institution, all students admitted by special action
must complete a minimum of 14 quarter units of upper division
qualifying courses on a formally approved master’s degree
study plan with a minimum B (3.0) grade point average with the
following conditions:
• The principal graduate adviser, major
department/division/school, and college graduate dean
must approve qualifying courses before the student
completes them. Courses graded CR/NC may not be
used on the qualifying study plan.
• Upon recommendation of the principal graduate adviser
and the major department/division/school, and with the
approval of the college graduate dean, qualifying courses
may be waived for students whose postbaccalaureate
work demonstrates promise of the scholarly ability
required for graduate study. To be eligible for
recommendation of such a waiver, a student must have
completed, with a minimum B (3.0) overall grade point
average, 14 or more quarter units of upper division or
graduate level postbaccalaureate work at an accredited
institution that is acceptable toward a master’s degree at
that institution.
• Failure to achieve a B (3.0) grade point average in
qualifying courses will result in the student’s termination
in the degree program.
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Admission to
Classified Graduate Standing
When the major department/division/school provides the
necessary documentation to the college graduate dean,
indicating that all requirements for classified graduate standing
have been met, the conditional study plan, if filed, or the
master’s degree study plan then submitted will be approved by
the college graduate dean and will become the student’s
official master’s degree study plan. This study plan is a
statement of academic requirements that students must
complete for the master’s degree. Students must have an
approved master’s degree study plan on file and must have
achieved classified standing before they can be advanced to
candidacy.
Other Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate Regulations
Admission to 500-Level Courses
Students admitted with postbaccalaureate classified, graduate
classified, or graduate conditionally classified standing may
enroll in 500-level courses. The following exceptions and
restrictions apply:
• Postbaccalaureate unclassified students may register for
500-level courses if the department/division/school chair
or director determines that space is available. These
students must satisfy all prerequisites for the course and
obtain the approval of the instructor, the principal
graduate adviser, and the chair of the
department/division/school that offers the course.
• Undergraduate students may, with prior approval and
subject to policies governing graduate credit for
undergraduate students, enroll in one 500-level course.
See Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Students.
• Matriculated Cal State L.A. students may not enroll in
Open University courses. Students who are not
matriculated at Cal State L.A. may enroll in 500-level
courses through the Open University (concurrent
enrollment) Program administered by the Division of
Extended Education. These students must satisfy all
prerequisites for the course and obtain the approval of
the instructor and the chair of the
department/division/school that offers the course.
• Colleges and departments/divisions may impose
additional restrictions. For all programs, students may
complete no more than 20% of their total units at the 500
level before their principal graduate adviser, major
department/division/school, and college graduate dean
have formally approved their official master’s degree
study plan. In addition, all such students must either have
completed the prerequisites for the course or
demonstrated equivalent competency.
Enrollment in Degree Credit-Granting
Classes through Extended Education
Students who are matriculated at the University in continuing
status may enroll in, and earn residence credit for, courses that
are offered through Extended Education in self-support special
sessions. Any course or program offered in special session
must, each time that it is offered, have the approval of the
appropriate college dean and the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs. Matriculated students at the University in
continuing status may not enroll in degree credit-granting
classes offered under state support and made available to
students by Extended Education through Open University.
Courses Completed
in Undergraduate Standing
Students can include no courses taken as an undergraduate
on a master’s degree program except as specifically provided
for baccalaureate candidates in their final quarter of
undergraduate study.
Undergraduate Preparation
No credit toward a master’s degree is allowed for course work
taken to meet necessary undergraduate preparation for a
master’s degree program.
Course Additions/Deletions
A course may not be added to or deleted from a master’s
degree study plan after it has been taken. Any change in the
master’s degree study plan must be approved in advance by
the principal graduate adviser, major
department/division/school, and college graduate dean. When
such a change has been approved, it becomes part of the
master’s degree study plan.
Program Change Limitation
No more than nine quarter units beyond the total number of
units approved at the time a student achieves classified
graduate standing may be added to a student’s master’s
degree program.
Course Prerequisites and Corequisites
Students are responsible for fulfilling prerequisites and
corequisites. The instructor and department/division/school
have the authority to waive specific prerequisites and
corequisites for students who have completed equivalent
courses at another institution, who have had equivalent
experience (such as work experience), or who possess the
needed skills to proceed with the work of the course. Students
should consult the instructor before registering to determine
whether the course(s) or experience will justify waiver of the
stated prerequisite(s) and/or corequisite(s).
Qualifying Courses
All qualifying courses that are otherwise eligible may be
included in a master’s degree study plan if recommended by
the principal graduate adviser and major
department/division/school and approved by the college
graduate dean. Students must obtain approval to include
qualifying courses on the master’s degree study plan before
they complete the courses.
Student Use of
Human Subjects or Animals
Students, like all others in the University community, must
follow established University and federal guidelines when using
human subjects or animals either in research or as part of a
course activity. Prior approval by the relevant campus
committee must be obtained when necessary. For further
information, contact the Office of Research and Sponsored
Programs, (323) 343-5366, or visit the Website at
www.calstatela.edu/academic/orsp.
Graduate Grading System
and Scholastic Status
NOTE: For an explanation of the grading system for graduate
and postbaccalaureate students, see the charts labeled
Explanation of Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Grades in
the Grading System section of the Procedures and
Regulations chapter of this catalog. For an explanation of the
regulations about probation and disqualification, see the
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Scholastic Status of Graduate and Postbaccalaureate
Students section in the same chapter.
Advancement to Candidacy to
Undertake Culminating Experience
Advancement to candidacy is a part of the continuing process
of review of the student’s progress and is not automatic. It is
granted by the college graduate dean upon completion of the
requirements listed below and upon the recommendation of the
major department/division/school. It is the University
prerequisite to enrolling for the thesis, project, and
comprehensive examination; individual departments/divisions
and colleges may have additional requirements.
Advancement to candidacy requires:
• Satisfaction of Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement.
• Classified graduate standing.
• An approved master’s degree study plan on file in the
college graduate studies office.
• Completion of a minimum of 16 quarter units of the
master’s degree study plan with an overall B (3.0) grade
point average or higher.
• Recommendation of
the major department/division/school.
• Approval of the college graduate dean.
Only students who are advanced to candidacy are eligible to
enroll for comprehensive examinations (course #596 in their
major discipline) or for thesis or project units (course #599 in
their discipline).
Culminating Experience:
Exam, Thesis, or Project
Comprehensive Examinations
Each program that offers the comprehensive examination for
the master’s degree shall implement and maintain in writing
explicit guidelines that address both content and procedures
relating to the examination. All comprehensive examinations
must conform to the following requirement of Title 5, i.e., ‘’A
comprehensive examination is an assessment of the student’s
ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and
independent thinking, and demonstrate mastery of the subject
matter. The results of the examination provide evidence of
independent thinking, appropriate organization, critical
analysis, and accuracy of documentation. A record of the
examination questions and responses shall be maintained in
accordance with the records retention policy of The California
State University.’’
Students must fulfill all department/division/school
requirements for the written and/or oral comprehensive
examinations. Such requirements include, but are not limited
to, the date and time for the comprehensive examinations,
length of testing, topics covered, and number of questions for
the comprehensive examinations.
Students whose program requires a comprehensive
examination must declare to their major
department/division/school, at least one quarter in advance,
their intent to take it, obtain department/division/school
permission, and register for the comprehensive examination
that carries the course number 596 in their major discipline.
Students who are not enrolled in any credit-bearing course
during the quarter in which they take the comprehensive
examination must pay the comprehensive examination fee.
Students who elect comprehensive examination options are
not permitted to enroll in UNIV 900. Payment of State
University, student services, facilities, and Associated
Students, Inc. (ASI) fees, or any tuition charges, is not
required.
Students should expect to take their comprehensive
examinations during the quarter in which they complete all
course work on their program or shortly thereafter. Those who
do not pass the comprehensive examinations must fulfill any
department, division, and/or college requirements for
subsequent enrollments in these examinations.
Thesis and Project Requirements
Students who choose to write a thesis or project as their
master’s degree culminating experience should consult the
“Guide to Preparation of Master’s Theses and Project
Reports,” copies of which are available in
department/division/school offices for reference or in the
campus bookstore for purchase. It is also available at the Cal
State L.A. World Wide Website. It provides information about
the following: procedures, regulations, and responsibilities
governing the master’s thesis or project; general requirements
for thesis preparation and acceptance; format requirements for
the thesis; and special instructions for projects and project
reports. In addition, students must obtain specific
department/division/school requirements from their adviser.
Graduate students who complete research units (597) and
thesis or project units (599) required for master’s degrees must
be regularly enrolled during any quarter in which they use
University facilities or consult with faculty. Students must also
be enrolled during the quarter they submit their thesis or
project to the library and graduate.
Students who have exceeded the one calendar year time
limitation associated with the SP grading symbol for research
units (597) must petition to register in UNIV 900. Petition forms
and instructions are available in college graduate studies
offices.
Students who have previously enrolled in all allowable
research units (597) and are not enrolled in any other credit-
bearing courses or thesis or project units (599) but who will use
University facilities or consult with faculty must register in UNIV
900.
To maintain residence requirements and continuing student
registration privileges, graduate students who are not enrolled
in credit-bearing course work must register for UNIV 900 two
quarters out of four.
Once officially accepted and processed, master’s theses and
projects are made available to the public through the Library.
Graduation
Application for Graduation (Degree Check)
Application for graduation (degree check) is made on a form
that is available on the Graduation Office website at
www.calstatela.edu/academic/registrar/grad_off.htm, in
academic department/division/school offices and college-
based advisement centers, or in Administration 146 beginning
five days prior to the application filing period. Candidates must
be granted permission to apply for graduation by their major
department/division/school or college-based advisement center
before they may submit the completed application and required
fee to the Cashiers’ Office for fee payment.
Students are required to file an application by the deadline
announced in the Schedule of Classes. Students who are
enrolled the quarter they expect to graduate but do not meet
the degree requirements will have their graduation application
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transferred
to the next quarter. Students who do not complete
requirements for the stated quarter must file a new application
by the deadline announced in the Schedule of Classes. More
information appears in the Undergraduate Study chapter of
this catalog.
Students will be granted no subject, unit, or grade credit for
any course work they completed more than seven years before
the date of issuance of their master’s degree. Refer to Time
Limitation under the heading Minimum University
Requirements earlier in this chapter.
Commencement Exercises
Commencement Exercises are held annually at the end of the
spring quarter. Students who have completed degree
requirements the previous fall, winter, spring or summer are
eligible to participate in the ceremony along with those who will
complete their work in the summer quarter. Information
bulletins about commencement activities are mailed to the
home address of those eligible to participate early in the spring
and are available on campus in college,
department/division/school offices and Enrollment Services,
Administration 146.
During Commencement Exercises, the President of the
University confers degrees on the candidates. Although each
candidate receives a diploma cover during the program, the
actual diploma is sent several months later. Within a few
weeks after graduation, eligible candidates receive a letter of
congratulations in the mail, and degrees are posted on their
permanent academic record.
Requirements for Additional Master’s
Degrees or for an Additional Option
within a Master’s Degree
Students may work simultaneously on two master’s degrees.
Both degrees may be listed on the same diploma if the
requirements for both degrees are completed in the same
quarter. Degrees completed in different quarters will be listed
on separate diplomas.
Students who have earned a master’s degree at Cal State L.A.
and wish to obtain a subsequent master’s degree or to add an
additional option to a previously-completed master’s degree
from this University must complete an approved study plan of
at least 45 quarter units. At least half of the units must be new
work not included on the previous degree or option. The
remainder can be from the previous degree provided that the
courses have been completed within seven years of the award
date of the degree and are otherwise eligible for inclusion.
Students who are currently enrolled in a master’s degree
program at Cal State L.A. may concurrently complete an
additional option under the same degree if the
department/division/school and college concerned verify that
the additional option requires significantly different knowledge,
skill, and course work. The additional option must include a
minimum of 23 quarter units of course work that is specific to
the option (not included in the previous option) and an
appropriate culminating experience (thesis/project or
comprehensive examination). An approved study plan for each
option is required.
Students who have earned a master’s degree at an institution
other than Cal State L.A. may petition to apply for an identical
degree at Cal State L.A. Students must provide extraordinary
justification and receive approval of the
department/division/school and college concerned before they
may enter the program.
Additional Graduate and Postbaccalaureate
Student Information
Use of Social Security Number
Applicants are required to include their Social Security
account number in designated places on CSU applications
for admission pursuant to the authority contained in Title 5,
California Code of Regulations, Section 41201. The Social
Security account number is used as a means of identifying
records pertaining to the student, as well as identifying the
student for purposes of financial aid eligibility and
disbursement and the repayment of financial aid and other
debts payable to the institution. Effective Summer Quarter
2003 California State University, Los Angeles will randomly
assign a nine-digit Campus Identification Number (CIN) to all
students in the University. The Campus Identification
Number (CIN) is used as the official means of student
identification.
Study Load
For full-time enrollment certification by the University,
graduate students must carry a study load of 12 weighted
units of approved prerequisite, corequisite, or graduate
program courses (graduate level courses have a weighted
factor of 1.5). Upon recommendation of their major
department/division/school and approval by their college
graduate dean, students who are enrolled in any of the
following courses may be certified as full-time students with a
study load of fewer than 12 weighted units: 596, 597, 598,
599, 699, and 900. The maximum study load for students
who are pursuing a graduate degree is 16 units per quarter.
The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
requires an F-1 international (visa) graduate student to carry
a minimum study load of 8 quarter units of 500-level courses
or 12 units of 400-level courses. International students must
comply with all University and INS regulations.
Credit by Examination
Graduate students who are in good standing and are enrolled
in one or more residence courses may request permission to
receive credit for courses by examination. Graduate credit by
examination is restricted to eligible 400- and 500-level
courses listed in this catalog. It is without unit limit, but does
not count as residence credit. Total credit earned for courses
and examinations taken in Special Sessions may not exceed
the limit established for Special Session study. See
University Requirements for Master’s Degrees.
Prior to taking the examination, students must obtain
concurrent approval of the chair of the
department/division/school concerned, and the instructor for
the course. Forms for approval may be obtained from
department/division/school offices. One copy of the approval
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to take the examination must be filed with Enrollment
Services, Admin. 146, before the fifth week of the quarter in
which the examination is taken.
Foreign Language
Reading Examination Fee
Specific academic department and division policies require
that graduate students pass the Foreign Language Reading
Examination (ML 901). Graduate students who are not
registered for courses carrying academic credit during the
quarter in which they take the Foreign Language Reading
Examination are charged a nonrefundable $10 fee for taking
the examination. Payment of State University, student
services, facilities, and Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) fees,
or any tuition charges, is not required.
International Programs
Graduate students may be eligible for study abroad under
The California State University International Programs.
Information about cooperating universities abroad, eligibility
requirements, and application procedures appears under
International Programs in the opening chapter of this catalog.
Scholarships
There are over 300 scholarships available to students who
are currently attending Cal State L.A. Available scholarships
have a wide variety of criteria, and many are for
undergraduate, graduate and certificate students enrolled
with the University. Scholarships are based on such criteria
as academic major, academic achievement, campus and/or
community participation, financial need, or a variety of other
purposes. Some scholarships will provide funding for student
fees; others will support the cost of books, transportation and
living expenses. Students who wish to be considered for all
institutional scholarships for which they are qualified should
file one (1) General Scholarship Application and have one (1)
letter of recommendation. The application and letter should
be submitted to the Center for Student Financial Aid, Student
Affairs 124. The submission deadline for new students is in
March. The deadline for continuing students is in April.
For criteria and up-to-date scholarship listings, go to
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/on_campus.htm
Computing Facilities
Cal State L.A. provides the latest information technology
resources to students, staff and faculty, and houses more
than 35 classrooms with networked computers, five large
student open access computer labs, two training labs, and
many other "smart" classrooms. Students have access to a
variety of state-of-the-art computers, with more than 200
software packages, including the latest Web browsers, on
every workstation on campus. Access from off-campus -
including e-mail, electronic library resources and the Web - is
also easy with a student modem pool of more than 100
phone lines. Our sophisticated computer and specialized labs
reflect the University's pursuit of academic excellence and
the high standards demanded by our students.
Open Access Laboratories
Open Access labs are available to students during daytime,
evening, and weekend hours. The labs are staffed by
qualified student technology assistants who answer
questions and provide assistance.
Further information about the Open Access Computer Labs
can be obtained by visiting the computer lab website at
http://www.calstatela.edu/oal
Postbaccalaureate Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are designed to augment University
curricula by providing specialized instruction and training
within a field. These programs usually require significantly
fewer units than a degree. A postbaccalaureate certificate
program must contain a minimum of 16 units. Normally,
courses in certificate programs will be upper division or
graduate level, except for prerequisites. Students may
transfer from another institution no more than one quarter of
the total units required for a certificate (75% of the course
work must be completed at Cal State L.A.). A maximum of
one quarter (25%) of the total units required for a certificate
may be devoted to internships or independent study, or a
combination of both. The minimum grade point average
required for completion of a postbaccalaureate certificate
program is B (3.0). These grade point average requirements
do not pertain to noncredit certificate programs. A Certificate
of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the
program requirements. Some certificates are offered within
degree majors and can be applied toward a baccalaureate or
a master's degree; others are offered through the Office of
Extended Education with the certificate being the main goal.
Cal State L.A. offers credit certificate programs at both
undergraduate and postbaccalaureate levels. Listed below
are postbaccalaureate certificate programs. Individual
program and course requirements appear in academic
department and division listings in the chapters that follow.
Postbaccalaureate certificate programs require a completed
bachelor's degree for entry into the program.
Accounting
Offered by the Department of Accounting, (323) 343-2830,
the program is designed to provide an organized series of
courses in accounting for students in other majors who wish
to qualify to take a professional accounting examination, to
meet civil service educational requirements for employment
as a professional accountant or auditor, or to acquire the
skills needed for employment as a professional accountant in
private industry.
Advanced Information Systems
Offered by the Department of Information Systems, (323)
343-2983, the program is designed to give individuals who
are pursuing or have earned a degree in business
administration (or have equivalent experience) an
introduction to the techniques of information systems design,
planning, and management. Applicable toward degrees in
business administration.
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational
Settings
Offered by the Division of Special Education and Counseling
in the Charter College of Education, (323) 343-4400, the
program is designed to prepare Behavioral Intervention
Specialists and provides practitioners an opportunity to
develop skills for implementing and evaluating applied
behavior analysis programs in behavior management,
motivation, consultation, and teaching.
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Applied Gerontology
Offered by the College of Health and Human Services
through the Applied Gerontology Institute, (323) 343-4324,
this program is designed to enhance the preparation of
individuals enrolled in courses or working in health-related
disciplines to exercise their effectiveness as practitioners with
older populations, particularly ethnic minorities. The program
includes instruction about aging in several domains:
biological, social/psychological, and policy-social services.
Autism
Offered by the Division of Special Education and Counseling,
(323) 343-4400, this program is designed to better prepare
educators in establishing the unique behavioral and
educational program often required for students with autism
and other pervasive developmental disorders. New
resources and technologies for supporting students with
autism in school and community settings are being
developed at a rapid rate. This program will provide students
with substantive opportunity to acquire a depth of knowledge
in the understanding of the needs of individuals with autism
and the skills to address those needs.
Biotechnology
Offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, (323) 343-
2050, the program is designed to give graduate biology
students the practical knowledge and laboratory skills
needed for the application of modern molecular genetic
approaches to research problems and for work in the
biotechnology industry or in research laboratories that utilize
the techniques of gene manipulation. Applicable toward the
Master's degree in Biology.
Career Counseling
Offered by the Division of Special Education and Counseling,
(323) 343-4400, this program provides postbaccalaureate
students the competencies needed to succeed in the field of
career counseling. Students will acquire competencies in the
areas of job development, integrated life planning, lifestyle
and career development theory, career counseling,
occupational information, community resources, assessment,
cross-cultural counseling, and career counseling for special
populations.
Computer Applications In Schools
Offered by the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education in the Charter School of Education, (323) 343-
4330, the program is designed to prepare teachers to use
computers in their classrooms and to take leadership roles in
their schools: teaching computer programming/problem
solving; selecting and modifying instructional software;
evaluating and selecting hardware; and using computers to
manage classrooms and schools. Open to graduate students
with K-12 teaching experience only. Applicable toward
Masters degree programs in education.
Early Childhood Special Education:
Infancy Emphasis
Note: This is not the add-on ECSE certificate authorized by
the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This certificate
program is approved only by CSULA. The program offered
by the Division of Special Education and Counseling, (323)
343-4400 is designed for professional persons who already
hold a credential and/or master’s degree, but who are
seeking the professional preparation that is related to
working in school, agency, or home settings with infants with
exceptional needs and their families.
Early Childhood Special Education:
Preschool Emphasis
Note: This is not the add-on ECSE certificate authorized by
the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This certificate
program is approved only by CSULA. The program offered
by the Division of Special Education and Counseling, (323)
343-4400 is designed for professional persons who already
hold a credential and/or master’s degree, but who are
seeking the professional preparation that is related to
working in school, agency, or home settings with children
ages three to five with exceptional needs and their families.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Offered by the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education in the Charter School of Education, (323) 343-
4330, the program prepares and qualifies teachers to work in
classrooms or other educational settings where students are
learning to speak, read, and write English as a second
language
Environmental Health Science
Offered by the Program in Health Science, (323) 343-4740, is
a program that accelerates the qualification and admittance
into the State of California's Registered Environmental Health
Specialists examination. Environmental Health consists of
those organized activities undertaken to protect and enhance
the public’s health through the control of potentially harmful
materials, organisms, energies, and conditions in the
environment. The two major aspects in an environmental
health program are the prevention of disease and the
protection and promotion of human well-being.
Manufacturing
Offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, (323)
343-4490, the program is designed to provide practicing
mechanical engineers with a specialization in manufacturing.
For graduate students only, this program provides high
quality, up-to-date scientific and practical knowledge of
manufacturing processes, modern materials, automatic
control, automated manufacturing, and robotics. Applicable
toward-Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Pre-Health Professionals
Offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, (323) 343-
2050 this postbaccalaureate certificate program provides an
opportunity for pre-health career students to strengthen their
academic background prior to application for admission to a
health professional school. The program is designed to make
postbaccalaureate students more competitive for admission
through a combination of coursework, standardized test
preparation, and health science activities. A student may not
apply to the CSULA Master of Science Degree Program in
Biology prior to the completion of the certificate program.
Reading
Offered by the Division of Curriculum and Instruction, (323)
343-4350 the Reading Certificate authorizes the holder to
assess student reading problems and provide reading
remediation in response to the assessments. The holder is
also authorized to develop, implement, and adapt reading
and content curriculum and assist classroom teachers in
these areas. This certificate is for classroom teachers who
wish to earn certification to qualify them to become school
site level reading specialists or school site literacy coaches.
The certificate holders may perform these services at one or
more school sites at the grade levels authorized by their
prerequisite credential.
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Rehabilitative/School Audiology
Offered by the Department of Communication Disorders,
(323) 343-4690, the program prepares rehabilitative/school
audiologists who do not seek the California credential. For
graduate students only, this program is comprised of course
work that parallels the Clinical-Rehabilitative Services
credential in Audiology.
Storytelling
Offered by the Division of Curriculum and Instruction in the
Charter School of Education, (323) 343-4350, the program is
designed for persons with an interest in the techniques,
theories, and literature associated with the ancient and
modem art of storytelling. Especially valuable for teacher use
in language arts instruction and for improving
communications skills; can also be used effectively by
librarians and recreation leaders. Open to all
postbaccalaureate students who meet the University
requirements for admission to postbaccalaureate standing.
Applicable toward some master's degree programs in
education and other fields.
Teaching Critical Thinking
Offered by the Department of Philosophy, (323) 343-4180,
the program is designed for those with an interest in the
theory and techniques of teaching critical thinking at college
or secondary school levels and is available to students with
any major. Open to holders of the baccalaureate who meet
University requirements for admission to postbaccalaureate
standing.
Teaching Writing
Offered by the Department of English, (323) 343-4140 the
program provides advanced study in composition and
rhetoric for current teachers at secondary, and post-
secondary levels of education. The program of study
provides in-depth study to supplement the more limited
coursework in the teaching of writing that students have had
in undergraduate and credential programs. In keeping with
the State's emphasis on literacy across the curriculum in
schooling at all levels, the certificate addresses writing
instruction across the curriculum as well as in traditional
English/Language Arts. It enables teachers who are required
to teach writing in all disciplinary areas but who often have
had little or no training in writing instruction to incorporate
writing instruction in their classes.
Transition Specialist
Offered by the Division of Special Education and Counseling,
(323) 343-4400. This program is designed for those who
already have a master’s degree and/or teaching credential(s)
or related professional certificate(s) to work with students
with disabilities. This program will give you the competencies
to develop innovative transition programs assisting students
with disabilities to make smooth transitions into post-school
lives.
Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
The School of Nursing, (323) 343-4700 offers post-master's
Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs for nurses who have a
master’s degree in Nursing and who would like to take existing
courses within the Master of Science degree in Nursing. At the
completion of the course work, these individuals will qualify to
apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing for state
certification as nurse practitioners and are eligible to sit for a
National Certification Examination so they can function as
nurse practitioners in all states.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP):
Adult Specialty Certificate
The post-master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP):
Adult Specialty certificate program is offered for nurses who
have a master’s degree in nursing and who would like to take
the existing courses within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:
Adult Option, a specialty within the Master of Science degree
in Nursing.
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty (ANP)
Certificate
The post-master’s Adult Nurse Practitioner certificate program
is offered for nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing
and who would like to take the existing courses within the Adult
Nurse Practitioner (ANP) option, a specialty within the Master
of Science degree in Nursing.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate
The School of Nursing offers a post-master's Family Nurse
Practitioner certificate program. This program is for nurses
who have a master's degree in nursing and who would like to
take courses in the Family Nurse Practitioner option, a
specialty within the Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Nurse Case Manager: Adult Care
The School of Nursing offers a post-master’s certificate
program for nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing and
who would like to take the existing courses within the Nurse
Case Manager option, a specialty within the Master of Science
degree in Nursing. At the completion of the course work in the
Nurse Case Manager program, these students work as
advanced practice nurses in institutional and community-based
settings involved with providing better continuity of care and
cost effectiveness across clinical settings.
Nursing Education Certificate
The School of Nursing offers a post-master's Nursing
Education certificate program. This program is for nurses who
have a Master's degree in nursing and who would like to take
courses in the Nursing Education Option, within the Master of
Science degree in Nursing.
Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental
Health (P/MHNP) Certificate
The School of Nursing offers a post-master's
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate. This
program is for nurses who have a master's degree in nursing
and who would like to take courses in the Nurse Practitioner:
Psychiatric/Mental Health option within the Master of Science
degree in nursing.
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(ACNP) Certificate
The post-master’s Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(ACNP) Certificate Program is offered for nurses who have a
master’s degree in nursing and who would like to take existing
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courses
within the Pediatric Acute Nurse Practitioner option
within the Master’s of Science degree in Nursing.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Specialty
Certificate
The post-master’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certificate
program is offered for nurses who have a master’s degree in
nursing and who would like to take the existing courses within
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) option, a specialty within the
Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Recognition of Academic Excellence
Special Recognition in Graduate Studies
Students who receive Special Recognition in Graduate
Studies have demonstrated superior scholastic achievement
by maintaining a grade point average of 3.8 or higher in 80%
or more of their required program and have received special
recommendation by their department or division.
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Academic Programs:
College Based and University-wide
College of Arts and Letters
College of Business and Economics
Charter College of Education
College of Engineering Computer Science, and Technology
College of Health and Human Services
College of Natural and Social Sciences
University Programs
Intercollegiate Athletics
General Education Honors Program
Special Major for the Bachelor's Degree Program
Interdisciplinary Information Technology (IT) Minor
Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia
Credit for Prior Experimental Learning (CPEL)
Cooperative Education
Internship in Public Service Program
Interdisciplinary Studies Master's Degree Program
List of Courses
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College of
Arts and Letters
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
Music 228
Phone: (323) 343-4001
Fax : (323) 343-6440
E-mail: [email protected]atela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/al/
ADVISEMENT AND OUTREACH CENTER
Music 221
Phone: (323) 343-4015
Administrators:
Dean: Terry Allison
Associate Dean: Bryant Alexander
Fiscal/Administration: Tommy Luong
The College of Arts and Letters is committed to nurturing humanists and artists, and providing a broad liberal arts education to all
CSULA students. Its eight departments, the Integrated Humanities Center (which houses the American Communities Program, The
Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, the Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics, Reel Rasquache, and other
humanities research programs), offer a variety of learning opportunities, including major, minor, and certificate programs, general
education and elective courses, and stimulating public programs. The College’s co- and extra-curricular activities provide both the
university and off-campus communities with opportunities for cultural enrichment, lifelong learning, and participation in an
intellectual and artistic community that rivals the best in the nation.. The College produces art exhibits; musical events, dance ,film,
TV, multimedia, and theatrical performances; lectures and readings by students, faculty and internationally acclaimed scholars,
writers, and artists. Among the numerous student activities devoted to cultural, creative, and intellectual pursuits are The University
Times, a student-run theatre called The Nest (Theatre), and the Closet of Modern Art (COMA). Dedicated to ethnic and cultural
diversity, with nationally recognized faculty and programs, and with students who have garnered numerous awards, the College of
Arts and Letters, the heart and soul of the university, has been recognized by grants from the Rockefeller Foundation, the National
Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts and other prestigious foundations.
Students in the College may pursue a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that offer opportunities to study a
wide range of subjects, from animation, film and TV, dance, and design to creative writing, the classics, and voice. Its eight
departments are Art, Communication Studies (including separate programs in Communication Studies and Television, Film
and Media Studies), English, Liberal Studies (an interdisciplinary program that is one of the most popular majors for prospective
elementary school teachers and includes a blended option merging subject matter with teacher preparation coursework, as well as
a general track for students seeking a rigorous course of interdisciplinary study), Modern Languages and Literatures (including
separate programs in Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish), Music, Philosophy, and Theatre Arts and Dance. Students
wishing to pursue a high school teaching career may prepare for the Single Subject credential through degree programs in the
following departments: Art, English, Modern Languages and Literatures (for French, Japanese, Spanish), and Music. The Music
department offers both the Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Music degrees. The Master of Arts degree is offered in Art,
Communication Studies, English, French, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, and Theatre Arts. Students may also choose programs
leading to the Master of Fine Arts in Art, or the Master of Music degree. In addition to minor programs in all the major subjects listed
above, students may also minor in, Classics (Philosophy Department), Comparative Linguistics (Liberal Studies Department),
Creative Writing (English Department), and Women’s Studies (Liberal Studies Department).
The departments in the College offer a rich menu of opportunities for nurturing and showcasing student talent and for experiencing
the best in presentations by professional artists and distinguished scholars. The Fine Arts Gallery presents exhibitions of artwork
by established professional artists as well as faculty and students, while the student-run exhibition space, COMA Gallery, presents
rotating exhibitions of student artwork. The Music Department offers an extensive program of musical events every year, from
faculty recitals and group performances to individual student recitals. There are vocal and instrumental groups for every musical
inclination, from the Chamber Ensembles, Chamber Singers and International Choir to the Latin-Jazz Ensemble, Wind
Ensemble and Symphonic Band; each group performs several times a year both on and off campus. The Department of Theatre
Arts and Dance offers comprehensive programs in play and dance production and children’s theatre. The University Dance
Ensemble offers the opportunity for students to perform, choreograph, design costumes, design lighting, and compose sound for
dance. There are several performances each year ranging from mini-concerts to full productions, and the latter have been well
reviewed in the Los Angeles Times. The department also presents many theatrical productions during the year, including faculty
and student directed workshops and major productions. Through the Communication Studies Department, students may join the
award-winning Forensics Teams or help produce the University Times, w
hose editors have established an outstanding record
and received top awards and national scholarships. The departments of English, Modern Languages and Literatures and
Communication Studies also produce literary magazines and scholarly journals for students to publish both creative and academic
writing in English and other languages. The English Department is the home of the American Literature Association, a national
coalition of author societies devoted to the study of American writers. Faculty members in the Department of Communication
Studies edit or have edited such prestigious scholarly journals as Text and Performance Quarterly and Journal of Film and
Video. A full program of distinguished speakers (sponsored by the departments of Philosophy, English, Communication Studies,
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and Modern Languages and Literatures) provides the entire campus community the opportunity to hear and exchange views with
eminent scholars, writers, poets, and critics. The Chinese and Japanese Studies Centers are affiliated with the Modern
Languages and Literatures Department and promote the study and understanding of Chinese and Japanese culture.
The College of Arts and Letters is committed to academic excellence in the arts and humanities. Through its numerous programs,
the College prepares students for professional success through a liberal arts education. A broad foundation in intellectual,
philosophical and cultural inquiry allows our diverse student body to undertake personal development and to achieve effective
participation in a democratic society.
Nationally Accredited Programs in the College of Arts and Letters
Art: National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Music: National Association of Schools of Music
Undergraduate Programs
Art (Department of Art): B.A. in Art with Options in Animation,
Art Education, Art History, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Studio
Arts; Minor in Art; Certificate in Fashion Design, Certificate in
Fashion Merchandising
Chinese (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures):
B.A in Chinese. Minor in Chinese
Classics (Department of Philosophy): Minor
Communication Studies (Department of Communication
Studies): B.A. in Communication, General Option, Rhetoric,
Organizational and Public Relations, Performance Studies,
Interpersonal and Language and Social Interaction; Minor in
Communication
Comparative Linguistics (Department of Liberal Studies):
Minor
Creative Writing (Department of English): B.A. in Creative
Writing, Minor in Creative Writing.
Dance (Department of Theatre Arts and Dance): B.A. in
Theatre Arts and Dance, Option in Dance
English (Department of English): B.A. in English, General
Option, Creative Writing and Single-Subject Teaching Option;
Minor in Creative Writing, Minor in English
French (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures):
B.A. in French, Single-Subject Matter Program; Minor in
French
Japanese (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures):
B.A. in Japanese, Single-Subject Matter Program; Minor in
Japanese
Liberal Studies (Department of Liberal Studies): B.A. in
Liberal Studies, General Option, Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option, and Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option; Interdisciplinary Minor in
Comparative Linguistics; Interdisciplinary Minor in Women’s
Studies
Music (Department of Music): B.A. in Music, General Option,
Teaching Option, Single-Subject Matter Program; B.Mus. in
Music, with Options in Composition, Jazz Studies, Vocal
Performance, Instrumental Performance, and Keyboard
Performance; Minor in Music
Philosophy (Department of Philosophy): B.A. in Philosophy,
General Option, Prelaw Option; Minor in Classics; Minor in
Philosophy, General Option and Prelaw Option
Spanish (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures):
B.A. in Spanish, Single Subject Matter Program; Minor in
Spanish
Television, Film and Media Studies (Department of
Communication Studies): B.A. in Television, Film and Media
Studies, with Options in Animation, Broadcast Journalism, and
Telecommunications and Film
Theatre Arts (Department of Theatre Arts and Dance): B.A. in
Theatre Arts and Dance, Theatre Arts Option; Minor in Theatre
Arts and Dance
Women’s Studies (Department of Liberal Studies): Minor
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Art (Department of Art): Master of Arts Degree in Art, with
specializations in Art Education, Art History, Design, Studio
Arts; Master of Fine Arts Degree in Art, with specializations in
Design and Studio Arts
Communication Studies (Department of Communication
Studies): Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies,
with Options in Telecommunications and Film, and in Speech
Communication
English (Department of English): Master of Arts Degree in
English, with Options in Composition, Rhetoric, and Language;
in Creative Writing; and in Literature
French (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures):
Master of Arts Degree in French
Music (Department of Music): Master of Arts Degree in
Music, General Option, Music Education Option, Musicology
Option; Master of Music Degree, with Options in Composition,
Commercial Music, Conducting, Keyboard Performance, Vocal
Performance, Instrumental Performance, Afro-Latin Music.
Philosophy (Department of Philosophy): Master of Arts
Degree in Philosophy, Certificate in Teaching Critical Thinking
Spanish (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures):
Master of Arts Degree in Spanish
Theatre Arts (Department of Theatre Arts and Dance): Master
of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts
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Courses in Arts & Letters (AL)
101 Introduction to Higher Education in Arts and
Letters (2)
An Introduction to higher education for students new to
CSULA. This course is especially designed for students
majoring in degrees offered by the College of Arts and Letters.
Graded ABC/NC.
301 Transition to Cal State LA for Arts & Letters Majors (2)
Introduction to Cal State LA for transfer students in Arts and
Letters. Emphasis on resources and skills that will help
students attain degree objectives. NIS account required.
Graded ABC/NC.
354 Special Topics in Arts and Letters (1-4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Topics of special interest, as
announced in the Schedule of Classes. In depth presentation
and analysis of topics significant to Arts and Letters. Graded
ABC/NC.
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College of
Business and Economics
OFFICE OF THE
DEAN
Simpson Tower F124
Phone: (323) 343-2800
E-mail: [email protected]du
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS ADVISEMENT CENTER
Salazar Hall C256B
Phone: (323) 343-2810 undergraduate
(323) 343-5156 graduate
Fax: (323) 343-5480
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrators:
Dean: Dong-Woo Lee, (Acting)
Associate Dean: Parviz Partow-Navid, (Acting)
Associate Dean: (vacant)
The major role of the College of Business and Economics is to equip men and women with the intellectual and professional tools
needed to assume responsible positions in business, industry, education, government, and social service organizations. The
preparation offered includes a basic understanding of the entire social, economic, and physical environment of the urban
community, of which business institutions are an integral part. Further, the College provides a substantial theoretical and technical
background in the underlying fields of knowledge dealing specifically with functional areas in business.
The College of Business and Economics offers undergraduate degree programs in Business Administration, Computer Information
Systems, and Economics, as well as several minors and credit certificate programs. Graduate programs are described on the next
page.
Accreditation
The College of Business and Economics is nationally accredited, at both graduate and undergraduate levels, by AACSB - the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Office of Publications (Business Forum)
The Publications Office produces all college publications including annual reports, alumni newsletters, various pamphlets and
brochures, working papers, and news releases.
The College of Business and Economics’ Publications Office publishes a quarterly, refereed journal, Business Forum. The journal
is directed to an international reading audience of scholars, business executives, and public administrators, and includes articles by
representatives from the academic, government, and business sectors. Business Forum is the keystone of the college’s effort to
achieve effective two-way communication between business and Cal State L.A.
All departmental and program information will be found in the corresponding section under Academic Programs: Department,
Division, School, and Interdisciplinary Program-based.
The Faculty
College Emeriti Faculty: Nancy J. Billett, Charles J. Inacker, MaryLynne Knutson.
Undergraduate Programs
The College offers undergraduate programs leading to
bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Computer
Information Systems, and Economics and minors in Basic
Business, Computer Information Systems, Economics, and
Management. Several credit certificate programs are offered,
also. Students are required to complete lower division major
and minor courses before taking upper division courses.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration, of which 100-108 units are
in the major. All degree candidates must complete 72 units in
courses outside the College of Business and Economics.
Requirements for the Major (100-108 units)
All options require a common core of 72 units of lower and
upper division courses in the College of Business and
Economics. In addition, each student with upper division
standing completes one of the following options:
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Option Department or Program
Accounting Dept. of Accounting
Business Arts–Prelegal Dept. of Finance and Law
Business Economics Dept. of Economics and
Statistics
Entrepreneurship Prog. in Entrepreneurship
Finance Dept. of Finance and Law
Human Resources Mgmt Dept. of Management
International Business Prog. in International
Business
Management Dept of Management
Marketing Dept. of Marketing
Operations Mgmt Dept. of Management
Real Estate Dept. of Finance and Law
Retailing Department of Marketing
Special Business Interdisciplinary Progs. in
Business
Core Requirements (72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 200AB Principles of Accounting I, II (4, 4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic Statistics I
(4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 300 Managerial Accounting (4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic Statistics II
(4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following as specified by the student's
option:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4) or
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Discipline Skills Requirement
In addition, all students must complete a 4-unit skills course
specified by their option.
Options (28–36 units, including a 4-unit skills course)
All departmental and program information will be found in the
corresponding section in the Academic Programs:
Department, Division, School, and Interdisciplinary
Program-based chapter, which is the next chapter in this
catalog.
The
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics prepares
students to qualify for positions in business and government.
Specific areas include finance, labor, transportation,
international trade, banking, and regulatory agencies. See the
Department of Economics and Statistics section in the next
chapter for further information.
The
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer
Information Systems
prepares students for careers as
information systems professionals and provides the
specialized knowledge needed for professional employment in
an enterprise-level information systems department in all size
organizations. See the Department of Information Systems
section in the next chapter for further information.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
The college offers programs leading to master’s degrees in six
fields.
The
Master of Science degree in Accountancy, for
holders of a baccalaureate, is designed to provide specific
professional preparation in the following options: Accounting
Information Systems, Financial and Public Accounting, and
Managerial and Cost Accounting. See the Department of
Accounting section in the next chapter for further information.
The Master of Science degree in Business
Administration
Is designed for students who know that they
want to specialize, and do research, in one of the following
options: Finance, International Business, Management, or
Marketing. A master’s degree thesis, which involves original
research, is an essential part of the program, which makes this
degree ideal for students planning for positions in business
with heavy emphasis on research and writing or for admission
to a doctoral program. In addition to completing specified
courses, students are expected to develop close working
relationships with individual faculty members, which leads to
the selection, approval, and supervision of a thesis research
topic. See the Finance, International Business,
Management, and Marketing sections in the next chapter for
further information.
The
Master of Science degree in Information Systems,
meets the advanced education needs of IS professionals
whose career goals are primarily professional, rather than the
MBA’s managerial goals See the Department of Information
Systems section in the next chapter for further information.
The
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
offers professional preparation for management positions in
business and industry. It is designed for holders of a
baccalaureate in other academic fields as well as in business.
See the section on Interdisciplinary Business Programs in
the next chapter for more information.
The Master of Arts degree in Economics provides
students the opportunity for advanced study of economic
theory and research, in preparation for careers in industry,
government, and education, or for further graduate study. See
the Department of Economics and Statistics section in the
next chapter for more information.
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The Master of Science degree in Health Care
Management
is designed to prepare people in the health
care industry to meet the increasing demands place on middle-
and upper-level managers in large metropolitan health care
facilities. The program goal is achieved through
interdisciplinary courses primarily in the College of Business
and Economics and the College of Health and Human
Services. For more information, see the section for the
Department of Management in the next chapter.
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Charter College of
Education
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
King Hall D2069
Phone: (323) 343-4300
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
King Hall D2070
Phone: (323) 343-4303
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
King Hall D2078
Phone (323) 343-4320
Website : www.calstatela.edu/ccoe
Admin
istrators:
Dean: Mary A. Falvey
Associate Dean Curriculum and Assessment: Andrea Maxi, (Acting)
Director, of Student Services Office: (Vacant)
The Charter College of Education offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (in Rehabilitation Services), the
Bachelor of Arts degree (in Urban Learning), M.A. degrees, and two joint doctoral degrees, as well as credentials and certification
for specified fields of professional service in California public schools and other public and private agencies. Because the campus
is located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles, the Charter College of Education is committed to enabling educational leaders to
meet high standards and ensure the maximum learning and achievement potential of culturally and linguistically diverse urban
learners. The vision of the college is “promoting an inclusive environment to support caring professional educators for the future, so
that all learners achieve their fullest potential”.
Accreditation
The Charter College of Education is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
All credential programs are approved by the California Committee on Accreditation (COA). Programs in the college are also
nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Council
on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), the National Association of Psychologists (NASP), the American Speech, Language and
Hearing Association (ASHSA), the International Reading Association (IRA), the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of
the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Degrees Offered
The Charter College of Education offers the following degrees:
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Master of Arts,
Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
Science, which are briefly described below:
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in
Special Education
offered jointly with the University of California, Los Angeles,
provides preparation for leadership positions in higher
education and the public schools as well as preparation for a
career in scholarly research.
Doctor of Education Degree in Educational
Administration and Leadership
offered jointly with the University of California, Irvine, develops
leaders who can apply the critical skills of analysis, inquiry,
research and evaluation to advance educational practice and
to contribute to the study of educational reforms. (No new
students are being accepted into this program. It is anticipated
that a new independent Ed.D. in Educational Leadership will
be in place by 2009. For more information, please contact the
Dean’s Office at (323) 343-4300.)
Master of Arts Degree in Education with the
following options:
•
Bilingual/Multicultural Education in the
Elementary Classroom
option offers candidates
the opportunity to examine theory, research, and
classroom practices in instructional programs for
language minority students in California public schools.
• Computer Education and Technology Leadership
option prepares computer education specialists to direct
school computer laboratories; select, design, and
evaluate instructional software; teach computer
programming/problem solving to children; and fill
leadership roles in school districts in computer
applications in education.
• Creative Literacies and Literature in the Elementary
Classroom
prepares Reading/Language Arts
Specialists whose primary responsibility is K-12 teaching
with acquired expertise in reading and language areas
and who are able to work cooperatively with other
professionals to promote and enhance literacy learning .
•
Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban
Elementary School
option offers the opportunity to
select courses that are specifically designed to combine
theory and research with practical classroom application
for use in urban settings. This option assists the
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candidate in developing the necessary knowledge and
skills for meeting the needs of children in urban schools.
• Early Childhood/Primary Education option
offers the opportunity to focus on practical classroom
application in early childhood education based on current
theory and research. This option allows candidates to
develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of topics
related to early childhood education
• Educational Foundations option with concentrations
in social and psychological foundations, is designed to
engage professionals in the field of education in
interdisciplinary coursework that allows them to develop
interpretive, normative, and critical perspectives on
education and educational issues in both formal and
informal settings.
•
Mathematics Education
prepares teachers for leadership roles to improve
mathematics learning in elementary and middle schools.
Courses translate theory and research into teaching
practices for diverse learners with an emphasis on the
use of technologies and active learning.
•
Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
option is designed to meet the challenge of educational
excellence through the development of instructional
leadership skills for middle, secondary and
postsecondary educators.
• New Media Design and Production option prepares
specialists for elementary and secondary institutions who
combine skills in computer technology application with
advanced video and multimedia techniques to enhance
the learning experience of students at all levels.
•
Reading option is designed to provide proficiency in the
specialized teaching of reading/language arts. It satisfies
content requirements established by the International
Reading Association for reading/language arts
specialization.
•
Science Education
optio
n is designed for elementary and middle school
teachers who seek leadership skills in elementary
science curriculum, programs, teaching and/or want to
cultivate their students’ scientific literacy. The degree
program combines theory, research, “hands-on” science
activities, cutting-edge pedagogy, and content courses
within the natural sciences.
Master of Arts Degree in
Educational Administration
prepares educators with an understanding of American urban
life, provides them with the research skills needed to direct,
conduct, analyze, and evaluate research projects, and
presents opportunities for in-depth study of administering,
managing, supervising, coordinating, and directing public and
non-public schools. Option offered in Educational
Administration.
Master of Arts Degree in Special Education
is designed to prepare personnel to provide educational
services to individuals who, because of physical, behavioral,
and/or mental characteristics, require special instruction or
services. Specialized preparation is offered for teachers of
these exceptional individuals. Options include:
• Autism option is designed to provide training in
providing behavioral and educational support to
individuals with autism. This program will offer students
substantive opportunity to acquire an in-depth knowledge
and in-depth understanding of the needs of individuals
with autism and the skills to address those needs.
• Early Childhood Special Education option is
designed to provide administrators, teachers and
therapists with advanced preparation work with
exceptional learners. Candidates must incorporate the
specialist credential requirements in their area of
specialization as part of their program. (This requirement
may be waived for personnel such as nurses,
occupational therapists, or orientation and mobility
specialists).
•
Facilitating Behavior Change (offered jointly with
Special Education and Counseling) option is designed to
provide administrators, teachers, and therapists with
advanced preparation to work with exceptional learners.
Candidates must incorporate the specialist credential
requirements in their area of specialization as part of their
program. (This requirement may be waived for personnel
such as nurses, occupational therapists, or orientation
and mobility specialists).
•
Inclusive Education option prepares inclusion
specialists to work with students with mild to severe
disabilities in inclusive elementary and secondary
settings. It is designed to provide students with a
substantive opportunity to acquire the breadth and depth
of knowledge to assume leadership roles in elementary or
secondary schools to facilitate inclusive education for
students with disabilities.
• Mild/Moderate Disabilities option provides
administrators, teachers and therapists with advanced
preparation for work with exceptional learners.
Candidates must incorporate the specialist credential
requirements in their area of specialization as a part of
their program. (This requirement may be waived for
personnel such as nurses, occupational therapists, or
orientation and mobility specialists).
• Moderate/Severe Disabilities option provides
administrators, teachers and therapists with advanced
preparation for work with exceptional learners.
Candidates must incorporate the specialist credential
requirements in their area of specialization as a part of
their program. (This requirement may be waived for
personnel such as nurses, occupational or physical
therapists, or orientation and mobility specialists).
• Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education
optio
n provides administrators, teachers and therapists
with advanced preparation for work with exceptional
learners. Candidates must incorporate the specialist
credential requirements in their area of specialization as a
part of their program. (This requirement may be waived
for personnel such as nurses, occupational therapists, or
orientation and mobility specialists).
• Physical and Health Impairments option
provides administrators, teachers and therapists with
advanced preparation for work with exceptional learners.
Candidates must incorporate the specialist credential
requirements in their area of specialization as a part of
their program. (This requirement may be waived for
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personnel such as nurses, occupational or physical
therapists, or orientation and mobility specialists).
• Transition Studies (offered jointly with Special
Education and Counseling) option prepares transition
specialists to become competent in (1) conducting
research to contribute in current transition field, (2)
providing and designing appropriate and effective
transition services to secondary students with disabilities,
and (3) evaluating transition plans in light of collaboration
among professionals including business and community
leaders as well as parents, teachers and other related
service professionals in multicultural/multilingual urban
settings.
•
Visual Impairments and Blindness:
Orientation
and Mobility
(Clinical Rehabilitative
Services Credential) option is required for those
candidates who plan to work in public school systems.
Graduates of this option are eligible for national
orientation and mobility certification, through Division IX
of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the
Blind and Visually Impaired (AER).
•
Visual Impairments and Blindness:
Teacher Preparation
option provides
administrators, teachers and therapists with advanced
preparation for work with exceptional learners.
Candidates must incorporate the specialist credential
requirements in their area of specialization as a part of
their program. (This requirement may be waived for
personnel such as nurses, occupational or physical
therapists, or orientation and mobility specialists).
Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
is intended to prepare students for teaching in a variety of
situations, kindergarten through adult level, both in the U.S.
and abroad. The program emphasizes language acquisition
processes and the implications for second language teaching
in preparing students for many teaching situations: English as
a second language, as a foreign language, and for special
purposes.
Master of Science Degree in Counseling
includes the following options:
•
Applied Behavior Analysis option is designed for
graduate students who plan to work as behavior analysts,
case managers or consultants, counselors in the schools,
and for those who elect to specialize in the behavioral
area for doctoral training. (Students may obtain the Pupil
Personnel Services Credential with Advanced
Authorizations in School Counseling and Child Welfare
and Attendance Services by completing additional
courses.)
•
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling*
optio
n is designed to train family systems oriented
counselors who are eligible to: (1) obtain the Pupil
Personnel Services Credential with Advanced
Authorizations in School Counseling and Child Welfare
and Attendance Services; and (2) apply for licensure in
California as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
• Rehabilitation Counseling option prepares
students to: (1) function effectively as professional
rehabilitation counselors in a variety of employment
settings; and (2) develop their own skills to function
effectively at the time of graduation and beyond as the
profession changes.
•
School Counseling Leadership option is
designed for future school counselors who wish to
develop leadership skills in school counseling and earn
the M.S. in Counseling: Option in School Counseling
Leadership. Students who complete this option also
qualify to apply for the Pupil Personnel Services
Credential with Advanced Authorizations in School
Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services.
•
School Psychology option prepares students to
focus on the psychoeducational development of
individuals from birth to age 21, their abilities and
potentialities, and biological, emotional, behavioral, and
cultural factors that influence the learning process.
Students who earn the this option also qualify for the
Pupil Personnel Services credential with advanced
specialization in School Psychology and Advanced
Specialization in Child Welfare and Attendance Services.
* Includes school counseling focus
Note: Students
entering graduate education programs must meet
specific requirements set forth for each program in addition to
University requirements for admission to graduate study.
Restrictions on Credit Earned in Variable Unit Courses
All Charter College of Education master’s degree
programs are subject to the following credit restrictions:
Limit of 12 units from 499, 597, and 598 in programs
without a thesis or project.
Limit of 15 units from 499, 597, 598, and 599 in programs
with a thesis or project.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Learning
is a pilot program that combines courses in teacher preparation
with major courses emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach
to understanding urban learning as a social phenomenon. The
major is supported by a depth area of social science focused
on diversity and a choice of either an education minor to
prepare students to teach in elementary school or an education
specialist minor for teachers working as interns in a special
education setting.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Rehabilition
Services
prepares students who work in various
educational settings where they will advance the
independence, integration and full participation of individuals
with rehabilitation needs in both workforce and the community.
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Credential Programs
University programs have been approved for the following credentials and areas of specialization.
Teaching Credentials:
• Multiple Subject
• Multiple Subject Internship
• Single Subject
• Single Subject Internship
Education Specialist Credentials
• Early Childhood Special Education*
• Mild/Moderate Disabilities*
• Moderate/Severe Disabilities*
• Physical and Health Impairments*
• Reading/Language Arts
• Visual Impairments and Blindness
Other Specialist Credentials
• Adapted Physical Education
Services Credentials
• Administrative Services (Preliminary and Professional)
• Clinical- Rehabilitative Services (Audiology, Language,
Speech and Hearing (with Special Class Authorization),
Orientation and Mobility
• Health Services (School Nurse)
• Pupil Personnel Services (School Counseling and Child
Welfare and Attendance, including internship, School
Psychology and Child Welfare and Attendance, School
Psychology, including internship)
Certificates
• Autism Certificate
• California Reading Certificate
• Resource Specialist in Special Education Certificate
Note! Because credential programs described in this publication are
subject to change without notice, students are urged to seek current
information concerning new credential requirements from the
appropriate division in the Charter College of Education.
Candidates seeking additional authorization on prior
credentials must seek advisement from the appropriate division
about applicability of current courses to those requirements.
Advisement of students working toward a credential is provided
by both their major department and each of the Charter
College of Education Divisions. General information about the
Charter College of Education programs is available in the
Office of Student Services, King Hall D2078.
Recommendation for teaching credentials is contingent upon
satisfaction of all requirements specified in each area.
Admission and Other Requirements
Admission to Master’s Degree and
Credential Programs in Education
Students entering graduate programs in education must meet
University requirements for admission to graduate study and
additional requirements set forth for each program. Admission
to the University does not automatically admit students to
credential or postbaccalaureate programs in the Charter
College of Education. Candidates for all programs in the
College must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the
90 quarter units and verify competency in basic technology
skills. Formal application is required for admission to each
specific degree or credential program.
Teaching credential application procedures are described in
the appropriate section of the next chapter, Academic
Programs: Department, Division, School, and
Interdisciplinary Program-based, within the divisional section
offering preparation for that credential, namely:
• Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Special Education and Counseling
Postbaccalaureate Year
Except for students enrolled in an approved undergraduate
blended program for teacher preparation, State of California
credential requirements include a fifth year of study completed
after the baccalaureate. Students may elect to complete all or
part of their professional requirements in the fifth year, pursue
a master’s degree, or follow a planned course of study
approved by their adviser. All students must plan an approved
program with an adviser.
Gene
ral Information about Professional Clear Teaching
Credentials
All students who desire University recommendation for
completion of the professional clear credential must be
admitted to Cal State L. A. and must satisfy any writing
requirement required of all postbaccalaureate students. They
must also apply for admission to the credential program.
Complete admission procedures are listed in the Admission to
Credential Programs section.
Definition of the Fifth Year for Professional Clear
Teaching Credentials (Ryan Credential)
The fifth year, comprised of a minimum of 45
postbaccalaureate quarter units selected with adviser
assistance, may consist of:
• Completion of requirements for the preliminary credential,
or
• completion of requirements for the professional clear
credential, or
• work toward another baccalaureate, or
• an advanced credential, or
• a master’s degree, or
• a program of courses designed to improve the applicant’s
teaching competencies.
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Residence Requirement
Applicants who possess a master’s degree from an accredited
institution outside California or an advanced credential based
on a full fifth year of postbaccalaureate study (45 quarter units)
are not subject to residence requirements for University
recommendation. Applicants with a master’s degree or an
advanced credential from a California institution are referred to
their parent institution for recommendation. All other
applicants must complete a minimum of 16 quarter units in
residence at Cal State L.A.
Procedures
• Apply for admission to Cal State L. A. and to the Charter
College of Education credential programs.
• Plan a fifth year program with an adviser.
The program plan is filed and used for verification of credential
requirements at program completion. The program is checked
by a credential analyst for satisfaction of criteria, applicability of
transfer work, etc.
Students receive University recommendation following
application and verification of completion of all requirements for
the clear credential.
Courses in Education (EDUC)
150 Introduction to Higher Education in the Charter
Colle
ge of Education (2)
Orientation to the role of higher education and the
development of life skills necessary for successful transition to
CSULA and the Charter College of Education; ABC/NC; NIS
Acct. Required
350 Transition to Cal State LA and the Charter College of
Education (2)
Orientation to Cal State Los Angeles and the Charter College
of Education; the development of skills for successful transition
to this campus; ABC/NC; NIS Acct. Required
409 Educational Assessment and Learning (4)
Basic principles and applications of educational assessment.
Topics include learning goals and objectives, Multidimensional
assessment strategies, including formal (e.g. standardized
tests) and informal (e.g. Rubrics) measures, use of data to
guide instruction, and communicate results.
437 Contemporary Issues in knowledge, Culture, and
Education (4)
Theoretical approaches to understanding the construction of
knowledge in and through culture. Contemporary issues, and
problems in a diverse learning community.
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College of
Engineering, Computer Science,
and Technology
OFFICE OF THE
DEAN
Engineering and Technology A236
Phone: (323) 343-4500
Fax: (323) 343-4555
College Office Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/
College Office E-mail: [email protected]
ASSOCIATE DEAN’S OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A236
Phone: (323) 343-4510
Administrators:
Dean: H. Keith Moo-Young
Associate Dean: Benjamin L. Lee, (Acting)
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology contribute in many ways to the technological progress, personal welfare and
business success of the world. In fact, these three careers are responsible for many of the advances in our modern civilization.
Through their specialties, engineers, computer scientists, and technologists design, plan, and supervise the construction of
buildings, highways, rapid transit systems, and water supplies, and involve themselves in areas of solid-state electronics,
computers, electrical equipment, communications, controls, and power distribution systems. They also enter the fields of E-
commerce, computer programming, mechanics, thermal science, machinery design, instrumentation, and the development and
transmission of power.
Engineers and technologists are creative individuals who use math and basic science to create and improve machines, structures
and devices such as alternative fuel vehicles, earthquake-proof buildings, cellular phones and spacecraft. They are vital to the
practical interpretation and application of some of today’s greatest achievements in business, industry and government. Thanks to
their hands-on approach, these professionals continue to produce innovative products and procedures that make our lives easier,
more efficient and safer. Their problem-solving skills are integral to our society’s success in the new millennium. Computer
scientists play a major role in the smooth operation of almost all of our modern conveniences, business transactions, transportation
and medical needs. From automated banking systems to state-of-the-art satellites, computer scientists have led the revolutionary
changes in contemporary society. Advances in computer science have even benefited the entertainment industry through the
ongoing development of video games, digital film and the Internet.
The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil,
Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or with a Special Option; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Technology, with options in Aviation Administration, Printing Management, and Production Technology; Bachelor of
Science in Fire Protection Administration and Technology; Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts; and Bachelor of Vocational Education
in Vocational Arts. A minor is available for students majoring in other fields.
Undergraduate Programs
Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Degrees in Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree may be earned in Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
or in Engineering with Special Option.
Programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil,
Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone
(410) 347-7700. All accredited programs are required to
provide the following minimum level of instruction: one year
of mathematics and basic sciences; one and one-half years
of engineering science and design (engineering topics); and
one-half year of humanities and social sciences.
The Bachelor of Science degree with Special Option, which
is not accredited by EAC/ABET, is a program that allows
students to prepare for innovative careers in engineering
through interdisciplinary combinations of course work in
areas such as manufacturing engineering.
The total number of units for the Bachelor of Science degree
in Engineering with Special Option is 200, of which 152 units
are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major
The total number of units required for each Bachelor of
Science degree in Engineering differs slightly with the degree
chosen, as shown below. All students complete a required
basic program of lower division courses, followed by specific
requirements and technical electives appropriate to their
selected degree and individual professional objectives.
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Students consult a faculty adviser before registering for
classes in their first quarter. They are then required to see
their adviser before registering for each subsequent quarter
to check for completion of prerequisites and granting of
approval to register. Students are expected to develop
working relationships with their advisers, and are expected to
design elective programs with adviser consultation. They
must complete all required lower division course work and
obtain upper division advisement before registering for
elective courses.
Civil Engineering
The degree and major require a minimum of 194 units
including 146 in the major: 77 in lower division required
courses, 52 in upper division required courses, and 17 in
upper division electives.
Electrical Engineering
The degree and major require a minimum of 198 units
including 150 in the major: 63 in lower division required
courses, 48 in upper division required courses, 22 in upper
division EE electives (20 lecture, 2 lab), 4 in upper division
MATH electives, and 13 in an upper division specialization.
Mechanical Engineering
This degree and major require a minimum of 194 units
including 146 in the major: 68 in lower division required
courses, 51 in upper division required courses, and 27 in
upper division electives.
Special Option
The degree and major with this option require a minimum of
200 units including 152 in the major: 68 in lower division
required courses, 27 in upper division required courses, and
57 units in upper division electives.
In addition, all degrees require the completion of the general
education program for engineering majors. Students should
consult their major department to obtain a copy of these
requirements.
Transfer Students
The Engineering program is designed for students who
transfer from a California community college as well as those
who begin their work at Cal State L.A. Students at other
colleges who are considering transferring to Cal State L.A.
are urged to consult a department adviser for complete
details and for program counseling.
In evaluating transfer courses, the engineering departments
allow no subject credit for upper division work taken at
another institution in which the grade of D or its equivalent
was earned. Lower division courses are not subject to this
restriction.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Engineering with Special Option
The Bachelor of Science degree with Special Option, which
is not accredited by EAC/ABET, is a program which allows
students to prepare for innovative careers in engineering
through interdisciplinary combinations of course work in
areas such as manufacturing engineering.
The degree and the option requires a minimum of 200 units
including 152 in the option: 72 in lower division required
courses, 36 in upper division required courses, and 44 in
upper division electives.
Requirements for the Major (152 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (68 units)
CS 290 Introduction to FORTRAN Programming
(2)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I, (5)
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering (1)
ME 103 Introduction to Mechanical Design (3)
CE/ME 201 Statics (4)
EE 204 Circuit Analysis I (4)
CE/ME 205 Strength of Materials I (4)
ENGR 207 Materials Science and Engineering (4)
CE/ME 210 Matrix Algebra for Engineers (2)
CE/ME 211 Statistics and Probability for Engineers (2)
EE 211 Electric Circuits Laboratory (1)
MATH 206-209 Calculus I–IV (4 each)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 201-204 General Physics (4 each)
Upper Division Required Courses (27 units)
CE/ME 312 Strength of Materials Laboratory I (1)
EE 210 Electrical Measurements Laboratory (1) or
ME 310 Mechanical Engineering Writing Laboratory
(1)
ENGR 300 Economics for Engineers (4)
ENGR 301 Ethics and Professionalism in
Engineering (1)
ENGL 306 Technical Writing (4) or
TECH 400 Written Communication Skills for
Industrial Technology (4)
Select 16 units from following:
CE/ME 303 Fluid Mechanics I (4)
CE/ME 320 Dynamics I (4)
EE 304 Electric Machines (4)
EE 336 Analog Electronic Circuits (4)
ME 306 Heat Transfer I (4)
ME 326A Thermodynamics I (4)
Electives (57 units)
With prior approval of permanent adviser and department
chair, select a grouping of courses and laboratories with a
specific objective. These may be chosen from the
interdisciplinary lectures and laboratories and from an
appropriate combination of approved courses in engineering,
technology, mathematics, the natural sciences, business,
and economics.
Manufacturing Engineering
Emphasis Within Special Option
An emphasis in manufacturing engineering within the special
option has been established. Required and elective courses
(54 units) in this option will be taken from the following group
of courses in Engineering, Technology and Management.
Manufacturing engineers are concerned with the
transformation of raw materials into industrial and consumer
products. They are employed by a wide variety of
manufacturing industries including aerospace, appliance,
automotive, electronics, machine tools, and semiconductor.
Students interested in the manufacturing engineering special
option are advised to consult the associate dean for further
information.
Required Courses (29 units)
ME 323 Machine Design I (4)
ME 327 Manufacturing Processes (4)
ME 328 Introduction to Metallurgy (4)
EE 360 Control Systems Theory I (4) or
ME 410 Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
EE/ME 481 Introduction to Robotics (4)
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EE 491 Robotics Lab (1)
ME 428 Automation and Computer-Aided
Manufacturing (4) or
TECH 484 Automated Manufacturing Systems (4)
TECH 160 Introduction to Metalworking (3)
ME 329 Metallography laboratory (1)
Management Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following with attention to
prerequisites:
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management
(4)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Production and Operations
Management (4)
MGMT 463 Motion and Time Study (4)
MGMT 464 Production and Inventory Management (4)
MGMT 467 Quality Control (4)
Technical Electives (16 units)
Select 16 units from the following with attention to
prerequisites:
EE 336 Electronics (4)
EE 345 Microcomputer Programming (4)
EE 372 Digital Electronics (4)
EE 445 Microprocessor Interface Design (4)
ME 414 Machine Design II (4)
ME 422 Optimization of Mechanical Engineering
TECH 325 Industrial Controls (3)
TECH 327 Microprocessors (3)
TECH 411 Tool Design (3)
TECH 425 Programmable Controls (3)
Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science offers an
undergraduate degree in Computer Science. This program is
designed to provide an excellent foundation in all core areas
of computer science with the opportunity to choose electives
in a variety of specialized fields. A total of 189 units are
required for the degree, including 119 units in the major.
Transfer
Many students transfer into the Department of Computer
Science after attending community college. With the
impending implementation of the Lower Division Transfer
Pattern, a California statewide pattern of general education
and graduation coursework, transfer students will be able to
immediately begin their 59 units of required upper division
courses for Computer Science. Students are strongly
advised to meet with an adviser prior to beginning their
transfer program.
Technology
The Department of Technology offers undergraduate
programs in several areas designed to prepare students for
careers in industrial technology and technology education.
Specific programs are in industrial technology, graphic
communications, aviation administration, fire protection
administration, and technology education. These programs
allow students to develop expertise in specific technical
areas including: aviation management, fire protection,
automated manufacturing and robotics, computer aided
design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM),
electronics, design/drafting, graphic communications/printing,
manufacturing, and power, energy and transportation.
Graduates of these programs are employed in a wide range
of careers including managers, management representatives,
administrators, production supervisors, trainers, technical
support specialists, and technology educators. The
department also offers several upper division certificate
programs to provide further technical depth.
Advisement
Each of the programs in the Department of Technology has
an adviser that can assist students in developing their
programs. Every new student must see an adviser before
beginning to take classes. Transfer students are encouraged
to begin advisement while still enrolled at the community
college to ensure a smooth transition.
All advisement is on an appointment basis. Please call (323)
343-4550 for an appointment.
Transfer
Many students transfer into the Department of Technology
after attending community colleges. The advisers are
prepared to explain the transfer process and create a degree
program based on a combination of transfer and Cal State
L.A. courses.
Some community college programs have structured 2+2
agreements with our programs. 2+2 programs provide for
more efficient transfer but require that specific courses be
taken at each institution. Please consult your college
catalog, counseling office, or call our advisers at (323) 343-
4550 for details.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
The objective of the Master of Science degree programs in
Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering is to prepare
students for employment in design, research, and development
positions in industry, for positions as engineering teachers, and
for further study toward doctoral degrees.
The Department of Technology offers a Master of Arts degree
in Industrial and Technical Studies. The purpose of this
degree is to prepare students for technical management roles
in industry, leadership in technology education or the public
sector, and/or for further study toward a doctoral degree. In
addition to the graduate degree program, the Department of
Technology also offers a credit certificate in Electronics
Technology.
Degrees Offered
The college offers graduate programs leading to master’s
degrees in the following four fields.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• The Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Technical Studies
Admission to Engineering Programs
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must possess the equivalent of the
Bachelor of Science degree currently specified by Cal State
L.A. for the field of engineering in which they wish to specialize
and a 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units
attempted in the undergraduate program. Applicants who do
not meet the above admission requirements may be admitted
at the discretion of the department in which the proposed
graduate degree is offered. Applicants who earned less than a
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2.5 grade point average in the last 90 units attempted in
undergraduate status will not be admitted to a master’s degree
program in engineering without clear and compelling evidence
of current capacity for satisfactory performance in such a
program.
Consultation with a department graduate adviser is required
before any courses are attempted to determine if deficiencies
exist in undergraduate preparation. Students should provide
transcripts of all undergraduate work, which will be retained by
the adviser. MATH 402A, entitled Advanced Mathematics for
Engineers and Physicists I, is required for all graduate
programs in engineering if not previously completed.
Masters in Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science offers a Master of
Science degree in Computer Science which prepares students
to work at advanced levels in industry, business or
government, further graduate work, or to teach at the
community college. Students are able to tailor their program
to fit career interests and goals.
Admission to the Computer Science
Program
Applicants who hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from
a regionally accredited four-year institution must apply to the
University. Applicants who meet all the University requirements
are admitted to postbaccalaureate unclassified standing. No
more than 13-quarter units of acceptable course work
completed before approval by the department's graduate
adviser and college graduate dean may be included on the
master's program.
Students with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science
who meet the conditions for classified standing may be
advanced to classified standing immediately upon filling out a
master's degree program in consultation with the department's
graduate adviser.
Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements
may be admitted at the discretion of the department in which
the proposed graduate degree is offered. Applicants who
earned less than a 2.5 grade point average in the last 90
quarter units attempted in undergraduate status will not be
admitted to the master’s degree program without clear and
compelling evidence of current capacity for satisfactory
performance in such a program.
Consultation with a department graduate adviser is required
before any courses are attempted to determine if deficiencies
exist in undergraduate preparation. Students should provide
transcripts of all undergraduate work, which will be retained by
the adviser.
Admission to the
Industrial and Technical Studies Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree
in a field related to technology. Applicants who do not possess
a related degree may take a series of prerequisite courses to
qualify for admission. Applicants who earned less than a 2.5
grade point average in their last 90 (quarter) units attempted
may be admitted on probationary status. The program adviser
can explain the procedures required for this exception to take
place. All students must see the adviser before enrolling in
any courses in the program.
List of Courses (ENGR) – Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
100 Introduction to Engineering (1)
Introduction to profession of engineering; ethical and legal
aspects of engineering profession; engineering design
process; communication and computer skills in engineering.
Laboratory 3 hours. Graded CR/NC.
154 Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent and as needed for specific
topic. Current topics of special interest to students in
engineering, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
207 Materials Science and Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, MATH 206. Understanding
structure and fundamental atomic and molecular mechanisms
of engineering materials, atom and electron movement,
physical and mechanical properties; overview of engineering
materials, semiconductors, metals, ceramics, polymers, and
composites.
230 Design and Manufacturing in Engineering (4 units)
For non engineering majors. Integration of theory, experiments,
social, and business aspects in conception, design and
manufacturing of engineering marvels: from miniature chips to
power plants and rockets. "Hands-on" projects, experiments
and field trip.
Upper Division Courses
300 Economics for Engineers (4)
Basic economic concepts, relationships between economic
and engineering problems, role of interest and capital in cost
minimization, analysis of financial statements, original and
alternative investments, capital depreciation and replacement
problems.
301 Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering (1)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering. Ethical and
professional standards in engineering profession; impact of
engineering profession on society; professional registration
and liability; government regulations and legal responsibilities.
383 Ancient and Modern Technology (4)
(also listed as TECH 383)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course form Block B. Systematic analysis of ancient
technology and technological thought and its relationship to
modern science and technological thought.
400
-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
454 Special Topics in Engineering (1–4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering; enrollment
subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group study of
selected topics not currently offered as technical electives;
study groups may be organized in advanced engineering
subjects upon approval of instructor.
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499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with the sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly, and a final
report submitted. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (ENGR)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
597 Graduate Research (1–5)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor,
departmental approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of the faculty. May be
repeated for credit to maximum of 5 units. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent, directed study of advanced topics in the field,
regular conferences with the sponsor. May be repeated for
credit.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to
act as sponsor, school approval of the topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must
be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.
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College of
Health and Human Services
OFFICE OF THE
DEAN
Fine Arts 130
Phone: (323) 343-4600
FAX: (323) 343-5598
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/hhs/
Administrators:
Dean: Beatrice Yorker
Associate Dean: Eleanor Ferguson-Marshalleck
Financial Manager: Luz Solis
The mission of the College of Health and Human Services is to prepare human service professionals through the use of an
interdisciplinary framework that values and promotes the integration of teaching, research, policy and public service to become
effective and innovative practitioners and leaders, with and on behalf of, individuals, families, groups and communities from a range
of multicultural backgrounds that live and/or are situated in urban settings.
The academic units within the College are:
• The Department of Child and Family Studies
• The Department of Communication Disorders
• The School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics
• The Health Science Program
• The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
• The School of Nursing
• The School of Social Work
Academic programs, which are available in these departments, schools and programs, include audiology, child development,
community health, community leadership, criminal justice, criminalistics, dietetics, environmental health, exercise science, family
studies, forensic mental health, kinesiology, nursing (including advanced practice), nutritional science, oral health, parenting,
physical education, social work, and speech-language pathology.
The College is also home to the Applied Gerontology Institute, which focuses on aging issues and reaches out to multiethnic and
multicultural populations within the Greater Los Angeles community, and the California Forensic Science Institute, which will serve
as the academic, research and development arm for the Los Angeles Regional Crime Laboratory partnership through promoting
career education, in-service training and research to bridge the gap between scientific advances and forensic services. The College
also has a Child Abuse and Family Violence Institute and offers a Youth Agency Administration program. In addition to the College-
based certificate programs, academic programs within the College offer certificates in areas such as: alcohol and drug problems
specialist, law enforcement leadership, nurse practitioner specialties, parent educator and sports nutrition.
Emeriti Faculty
Family Studies and Consumer Sciences: Patricia Wright Ellis, Sumiye N. Onodera, Lilly Shen.
Home Economics: Maxine L. Miller, Naomi P. Norton, Lois M. Rhinesperger.
Advisement and Outre
ach Center
Fine Arts 238
(323) 343-5500
FAX: (323) 343-6302
E-mail [email protected]
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/hhs_adv.htm.
The College of Health and Human Services’ Advisement and
Outreach Center assists all first-time freshmen and first-time
transfer students.
The Center's services include:
• initial program planning
• evaluation of transfer work
• pre-nursing advisement
• petitions for general education
• petitions for excess units pre-nursing
• pre-nursing disqualifications
• trouble shooting.
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Undergraduate Programs
Certificate Programs
The three credit certificate programs listed below are
interdisciplinary in nature and are open to interested students
in all majors throughout the campus. These programs are
administered by the College of Health and Human Services.
Certificate Program in Applied Gerontology,
Undergraduate
The College of Health and Human Services through the
Applied Gerontology Institute offers a credit certificate program
in Applied Gerontology designed to enhance the preparation of
individuals interested in health and human service disciplines
to increase their knowledge, skills, and effectiveness as
practitioners with older populations, particularly the multiethnic
and multiracial elderly. The program is designed for a wide
range of students including those seeking a career change and
those in the field seeking to enhance their promotional
opportunities. A total of 28 units is required, including 16 units
of core courses, 4 units of field experience, and 8 units of
electives.
Admission to the program requires upper division standing
(completion of 90 quarter units) and the consent of a faculty
adviser in the student’s major department or division (or the
coordinator of the certificate program for students whose major
is undeclared).
Requirements for the Certificate (28 units)
Required Core Courses (16 units)
BIOL 384N Biology of Aging (4)
SOC 323 Socialization: Maturity and Aging (4) or
SOC 450 Sociology of Aging (4) or
PSY 362 Psychological and Psychosocial
Developmental Stages in Maturity and Aging
(4)
SW 450 Crosscultural Practice with Aging
Populations (4)
SW 465 Programs and Policies Related to the Elderly
(4)
Required Field Experience/Internship (4 units)
(Three units fieldwork; one unit seminar)
Placement is arranged for each discipline through the offering
school/department or division. Students in colleges other than
Health and Human Services will arrange field experience with
their major adviser and the certificate program coordinator, as
appropriate.
Electives
Select 8 units from following with the Certificate adviser
approval
COUN 400B NURS 346
*PSY 362 SW 371B
NTRS 451
Or other gerontology related courses including all Theme F
Courses (ANTH 325, 335, NTRS 351, KIN 345, 438A, 440,
POLS 330, ENGL 383, ML 382, PHIL 373, RELS 325).
* If not taken in the core
Certificate Program in Child Maltreatment
and Family Violence
The College of Health and Human Services offers an
interdisciplinary credit certificate program designed to provide
individuals in health and human service disciplines or other
related fields with expanded knowledge and formalized
education, multidisciplinary training, and field experience in
child abuse and domestic violence. Course work includes
theoretical, conceptual, and practical experiences leading to a
multidisciplinary view of the relevant issues, processes, and
systems involved. The goal of the program is to prepare
individuals to better serve the needs of abused children and
violent families and to qualify for career positions for which
multidisciplinary training is essential.
Admission to the program requires upper division standing,
formal application to the college, a screening interview with the
program director covering the applicant’s prior academic work,
and approval of the individual student program. The program
requires 24 units of upper division course work including 16
units of required core courses, 4 units of electives, and 4 units
of field experience. Students must earn a minimum C grade
point average to qualify for the certificate. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required Courses (16 units)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect, and Family
Violence (4)
COMD 457 Communicating with Abused Children and
Violent Families (4)
COUN/PSY 403 Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4)
SW 456 Multidisciplinary Teams, Child Maltreatment,
and Family Violence (4)
Field Experience (minimum 4 units)
Select from following:
** COMD 578 COUN 495
EDSP 499, ** 503 HHS 495
PSY 485, ** 595 SW 495
** open to graduate students only
Electives
Select at least 4 units from following with adviser approval
COUN 406, 460, 480 CRIM 309
CHDV 423 NURS 470
NURS/SW 355 PSY 412AB, 426, 464
SOC 421, 440, 482, 383 SW 476
Graduate Programs
Certificate Program in Applied Gerontology,
Graduate
The College of Health and Human Services through the
Applied Gerontology Institute offers a graduate certificate
program in Applied Gerontology designed to prepare
professionals to work in the field of aging in a variety of
settings, depending on the student's professional discipline and
career goals. Graduates of the program will be prepared to
assume leadership positions in the development and delivery
of services to the elderly and their families, in the planning and
evaluation of services, in the administration of programs, and
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in the instruction of older adults and service providers. The
certificate can be earned concurrently with a graduate degree
or earned independently by those students who have
completed a bachelor's or other advanced degree. A total of 24
units is required: 20 units of required courses, that include 4
units of field practicum, and 4 units of elective.
Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate degree
from an accredited institution with a G.P.A of 2.75 or above
during the last 90 quarter units of their program. Students
currently enrolled in a graduate program at CSULA and in
good standing (3.0 average on graduate program) will be
eligible for admission to the program.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 Units)
Required Core Courses (20 Units)
HHS 500 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Gerontology (4)
BIOL 535 Biology of Human Aging (4)
MGMT 576 Seminar: Managing Health Care
Organizations (4)
SW 576 Aging Policy Issues and Programs (4)
(Social Work majors only) or
POLS 587 Aging Policy, Politics and Administration
(4)
HHS 595 Field Practicum (4)
Electives (4 Units)
With approval of the certificate program adviser, select 4 units
from the following:
NTRS 451 Nutrition and Aging (4)
POLS 587 Aging Policy, Politics and Administration
(4)*
POLS 583 Health Politics and Policy (4)
PSY 462 Human Development: Maturity and Aging
(4)
SOC 450 Sociology of Aging (4)
SOC 452 Life Span Transitions: The Retirement
Years (4)
SOC 453 Social Aspects of Death and Bereavement
(4)
SW 450 Cross-Cultural Practice and Aging (4)
*If not taken in the core
List of Courses – Undergraduate and Graduate Level
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Courses in Health and Human Services (HHS)
Lower Division Courses
101 Introduction to Higher Education in Health & Human
Services (2)
Orientation to the role of higher education and the
development of life skills necessary for successful transition to
CSULA. Graded ABC/NC, NIS account required.
154L,PSelected Topics in Health and Human Services (1-4)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in health and human services. May
be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject matter
changes.
Upper Division Courses
301 Transition to Cal State L.A. for Health and Human
Services Majors
Exploration of skills and resources that will help the transfer
student attain degree objectives. Meets university
requirements for an introduction to higher education course for
transfer students. Graded ABC/NC. NIS Account required.
395 Community Service in Health and Human
Services (1-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of a faculty sponsor and acceptance by
an appropriate agency. Participation in school, clinic, civic or
other community service work in health and human services.
May be repeated to maximum of eight units. Graded CR/NC.
400 Statistics in Health and Human Services
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing. Basic statistical
concepts, as applied to research in Health and Human
Services; practical application of statistics using computer
based data analysis.
495 Field Work in Health and Human Services (1–4)
Prerequisite: Admission to a Health and Human Services
credit certificate program. Work with community service
organizations; placement arranged by appropriate certificate
program coordinator. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
Graded CR/NC.
Graduate Courses
500 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Seminar in Gerontology (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate status and students enrolled in the
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Program. Analysis of
major issues in theory, research, and practice in gerontology in
a multi-disciplinary conceptual framework and multidimensions
of the aging person in his/her environment and integration of
the micro and macro level interventions that may be
appropriate for aging individuals.
595 Field Practicum in Health and Human Services (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate status and approval of an appropriate
HHS program adviser. Supervised field experience in health
and human service agencies. May be repeated for a maximum
of 8 units. Graded CR/NC.
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College of
Natural and Social Sciences
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
King Hall D1052
Phone: (323) 343-2000
E-mail: nss@calstatela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/nssd/
Administrators:
Dean: Gary Novak, Interim Dean
Associate Dean: Rennie B. Schoepflin (Acting)
Fiscal/Administration: Patrice M. Cates
T
he College of Natural and Social Sciences (NSS) is the largest and most diverse in the University with over 200 outstanding and
dedicated faculty who have won more Statewide Outstanding Professor Awards than faculty in any other academic unit at Cal State
L.A. Composed of fourteen different departments offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, the College curriculum
embraces a range of subjects from A to Z (anthropology to zoology).
At the undergraduate level, the College is strongly committed to liberal arts and sciences with courses offered in all six blocks of the
present General Education program. All of the courses in the American Institutions, Natural Science, and Quantitative Reasoning
sections are taught by faculty in NSS. In addition, the College offers courses in the Humanities, Social Science, Lifelong Learning
and Critical Thinking blocks of the GE program.
Faculty in Chicano Studies, the Korean American and Korean Studies Center, Latin American Studies, Pan African Studies, and
Religious Studies combine with their counterparts in Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology
to significantly promote the university goals of multiculturalism and diversity through teaching, curriculum development and service.
Students taking classes in NSS can choose majors leading to a liberal arts degree as well as degrees aimed at preparing them for
professions in law, medicine, teaching, and science. The Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and
Psychology work together in the highly successful Minority Biomedical Research Support Program (MBRS). The Departments of
Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geography and Urban Analysis, and Geological Sciences work together in the
Center for Environmental Analysis (CEA-CREST) program that supports students pursuing careers in environmental sciences.
The latter program represents a prime example of fruitful collaboration encouraged by the unique presence of both natural and
social science disciplines in one college.
The Department of Political Science offers a Prelegal Option in its major and a Prelaw minor for students interested in a legal
career.
The Department of Chicano Studies offers a multiple subject teaching option for students interested in a teaching career. The
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, History, Math, Physics, and Natural Science programs offer students a program for a single subject
credential.
The College of Natural and Social Sciences houses several programs designed to facilitate collaboration between Cal State L.A.
and other institutions. Bridges to the Future is a partnership with the Pasadena, Los Angeles and East Los Angeles community
colleges to increase the transfer of minority students in the biomedical sciences disciplines at Cal State L.A. Bridges to the Ph.D.
is a collaborative effort by Cal State L.A., UCLA, USC, and UCI aimed at increasing the number of minority students in Ph.D.
programs in the fields of biomedical sciences and the CSU, Los Angeles Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is a
partnership with East Los Angeles College and Pasadena City College to increase graduation rates of underrepresented minority
students in science, engineering and mathematics disciplines, and to prepare them for graduate school. Several projects
sponsored by the Environmental Biology Faculty Group, including the Cal State L.A. Marine Biology Research Project, facilitate
collaboration with scientists from the National Marine Fisheries Service to provide internships and learning projects for Cal State
L.A. students interested in the study of biological, oceanographic and global change.
NSS also has a variety of programs and projects that facilitate collaboration between faculty in the biological, health and
environmental sciences. In addition to the MBRS and CEA-CREST programs mentioned above, these include the Environmental
Sciences Office, Center for Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing (CSARS), the Min
ority Access to Research Careers
(MARC), and Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Mission Statement
The College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles is committed to programs of academic
excellence in the fields of natural and social sciences that provide access and opportunity for our uniquely diverse student body.
The College provides innovative degree programs leading to the baccalaureate and master's degrees in an environment that
encourages research participation by students and faculty. The College is committed to providing a broad educational experience
for all university students, thereby enhancing their ability to contribute to society. Interaction among the natural sciences, social
sciences and the community is an essential component of our programs.
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College Advisement Center
King Hall D1044
Phone: (323) 343-4689
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/nssd/AdvisementCenter.htm
The Student Advisement Center in the College of Natural and Social Sciences is available to assist students with articulation
problems in the transfer of general education units, to provide students with information on the programs available within the
fourteen Departments in the College, to explain to students their transfer units, to work with students to explore solutions to
probation and disqualification, to assist students in the exploration of solutions to obstacles in their academic progress, to assist
students in contacting their major advisers, and, in general, make the academic process easier for all students. The Student
Advisement Center is open Monday through Thursday - 9 am to 6 pm and Friday 9am to 5 pm. For more information, visit our Web
page.
Undergraduate Programs
The diversity of the major programs, options, and minors in the
College of Natural and Social Sciences permits students to
pursue a variety of educational goals. All the programs permit
students to pursue a liberal arts education, but special options
and minors within these programs also permit students in NSS
to focus on preparation for careers in education, science, law,
medicine, government and industry. Students are encouraged
to peruse the following list of programs, options, and minors to
see the variety of options that are available to them. More
detailed descriptions of these programs can be found in the
alphabetical listing of programs in the Academic Programs:
Department, Division, School, and Interdisciplinary-based
chapter of this catalog.
African American Studies
(Department of Pan African Studies)
B.A., African American Studies and Minor in Pan-African
Studies
Anthropology
B.A., Minor
Asian and Asian-American Studies
B.A., Minor
Biology
B.S., Minor
Biochemistry
(Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
B.S. in Biochemistry
Chemistry
B.A., B.S.
Chicano Studies
Minor
Geography
B.A. in Geography, General Option, Geographic Information
Systems Option, Urban Analysis Option, Minor, Certificate in
Geographic Information Systems, Certificate in Urban Land
Use and Property Analysis
Geological Sciences
B.S., Minor
History
B.A., Minor, Minor in Labor and Working Class Studies,
Minor in Religious Studies
Latin American Studies
B.A., Minor
Mathematics
B.A., Option in General Mathematics, Option in Pure
Mathematics B.S., Option in General Mathematics, Option in
Pure Mathematics, Option in Applied Mathematics, Option in
Applied Mathematics/Computer Science, Minor
Mexican American Studies
(Department of Chicano Studies)
B.A., General Program Option, Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option, Elementary Subject Matter
Option, Multiple Subject Credential Option.
Microbiology
(Department of Biological Sciences)
B.S. in Microbiology, Minor
Natural Science
B.S., Traditional Option, Biology Emphasis, Chemistry
Emphasis, Geoscience Emphasis, Physics Emphasis; Blended
Option, Biology Emphasis, Chemistry Emphasis, Geoscience
Emphasis, Physics Emphasis, Single Subject Credential
Subject Matter Preparation Option
Pan African Studies
Minor
Physics
B.A., B.S. in Physics, B.S. in Physics Option in Biophysics,
Minor in Physics
Political Science
B.A., General Option, Global Politics Option, Prelegal Option,
Public Administration Option, General Minor, Prelegal Studies
Minor, Public Administration Minor, Global Politics Minor
Psychology
B.A., Minor
Sociology
B.A., General Option, Law and Society Option, Minor, Minor in
Law and Society, Minor in Social Gerontology
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Graduate Coordinator’s Office
King Hall D1051
Phone: (323) 343-2005
E-mail: nss@calstatela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/nssd/nssoffice/
gradprograms.htm
The College of Natural and Social Sciences offers fourteen
master's degree programs in the fields of natural and social
sciences. These graduate programs prepare students for
advanced study toward the Ph.D. degree and for careers as
professionals in NSS disciplines, community college teaching,
industry, and government. Please see below for listing of
programs and visit our website for more information.
Nationally Accredited Programs:
Chemistry -
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Psychology (graduate) -
Association for Behavior Analysis: International
Public Administration (graduate) -
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and
Administration (NASPAA)
Master of Arts Degree in Anthropology
provides training in five areas: culture theory,
ethnography, archaeology, linguistics, and physical
anthropology.
Master of Science Degree in Biology
prepares students for biological research, doctoral study,
and technical positions.
Master of Science Degree in Chemistry
(also an option in Biochemistry) prepares students for
employment in industry, teaching, or more advanced study
toward the Ph.D. degree.
Master of Arts Degree in Geography
prepares students for teaching at secondary and community
college level, employment in government and private industry.
Master of Science Degree in Geological Sciences
prepares students for professional employment in industry and
government, teaching positions in community colleges, or
advanced study toward the PhD degree. Two options are
available: Geology and Environmental Hydrogeology.
Master of Arts Degree in History
is designed for the
attainment of a liberal education appropriate
to careers in such professions as law, journalism, business,
government service, and librarianship.
Master of Arts Degree in Latin American Studies
provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of one of the
world’s major regions. The program prepares students to
pursue careers in teaching, public service, nonprofit
organizations, or commerce or to continue in Ph.D. programs
in the social sciences.
Master of Science Degree in Mathematics
prepares students for higher mathematical work in industry,
business, government, and teaching.
Master of Arts Degree in Mexican American Studies
Department of Chicano Studies prepares students who wish to
pursue a Ph.D. or teach in community colleges.
Master of Science Degree in Physics
prepares students for community college teaching,
employment in industry, or further graduate study toward the
doctorate in Physics.
Master of Arts Degree in Political Science
emphasizes advanced studies for those interested in
community college teaching or preparing for doctoral studies in
political science.
Master of Science Degree in Public Administration
(Department of Political Science) provides present and future
public service employees the administrative skills and
knowledge for personnel, financial, and coordination functions
in public agencies.
Master of Arts Degree in Psychology
is a rigorous mentor-based graduate program designed to
develop research and conceptual skills for students whose
primary interest is in continuing their education in a doctoral
program. A key feature of the program is a close mentoring
relationship with a faculty member who oversees the student's
progress toward his or her individual research goals.
Master of Science Degree in Psychology
Applied Behavior Analysis Option: Is designed to develop
specialized professional competence in the application of
behavior analysis to counseling, the education of normal
children and the developmentally disabled.
Forensic Psychology Option:
is designed for students whose
primary interest is in working or studying in areas of
psychology that intersect with the Criminal Justice system.
Marriage, Family Therapy Option: meets the educational
requirements for state licensure as a Marriage, Family and
Child Counselor as set forth by the State of California.
Master of Arts Degree in Sociology
prepares students for doctoral studies, teaching, or working in
a professional capacity in governmental or private agencies.
Certificate Programs Offered:
Biotechnology
Pre-Health Professionals
Admission Requirements to the Master’s
Degree Programs
The College of Natural and Social Sciences has a two-step
admission process. Graduate applicants admitted to any of the
Natural and Social Sciences programs are admitted to
Conditionally Classified Graduate Status. Applicants must
apply to their major department for graduate admission to
qualify for classified graduate standing in their degree program.
In addition to University admission requirements, applicants to
graduate programs in the College of Natural and Social
Sciences may be required to fulfill additional departmental
criteria for their degree program. Please refer to your major
department for more information for university admission*.
For information about graduate study, see the Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog.
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College Rules and Regulations
In addition to University regulations, the College of Natural and
Social Sciences has specific graduate regulations governing
the following:
• Special Action Admission
• Eligibility of courses on probationary program
• Graduate Writing Proficiency Examination requirement
• Transfer credit on a master’s degree program
• Procedures for the master’s thesis
• Procedures for the comprehensive examination
• Changing option from comprehensive examination to
thesis and vice versa
• Validation of expired courses on a master’s degree
program
Please check with your major adviser or the Graduate Studies
Office of the College for more information.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Natural and Social Sciences
(NSS)
101 Introduction to Higher Education (2)
Exploration of skills and resources that will help students attain
degree objectives. This course fulfills the University
requirement for an introduction to higher education. Graded
ABC/NC.
301 Transition to Cal State L.A. for Natural and Social
Science Majors (2)
Exploration of skills and resources that will help the transfer
student attain degree objectives. This course fulfills the
University requirement for an introduction to higher education
course for transfer students. NIS account required.
Graded ABC/NC.
354 Special Topics (1-4)
Prerequisite; varies with topic. Topics of special interest to
wide university audience as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
454 Special Topics in Natural and Social Sciences (1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in Natural and Social Sciences, as
announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit.
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University Programs
The following programs are offered by the University:
Intercollegiate Athletics
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS OFFICE
Physical Education 104
Telephone: (323) 343-3080
ATHLETICS SPORTS INFORMATION, MARKETING,
PROMOTIONS OFFICE
Physical Education 212
Telephone: (323) 343-5308
Results Hotline: (323) 343-3198
FAX: (323) 343-3199
E-Mail: dbridges@calstatela.edu
Website: www.calstatela.edu/univ/athletic
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics: ........ Daniel L. Bridges
Associate Athletic Director: ....................... Charles Gutrhrie
Assistant Athletic Director:.................................... (Vacant)
Assistant Athletic Director, Finance: ............. Lee De León
Intercollegiate Athletics Board Chair:.............. Gerald Beer
Head Athletic Trainer:............................................Lori Rudd
Athletics Facility and Event Manager.................. Ed Franks
Athletics Academic Adviser.........................Melissa Basalla
Head Coaches:
Baseball .............................................................. Dave Taylor
Men’s Basketball ....................... Stephen Thompson (interim)
Women’s Basketball ........................................Marcia Murota
Women's Cross Country/Men's and Women's
Track and Field ..........................................Christopher Asher
Men’s and Women’s Soccer .........................Chris Chamides
Women’s Tennis ............................................. Tina Karwasky
Women’s Volleyball ................................................ Bill Lawler
Mission of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
The fundamental purpose of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at Cal State L.A. is to provide an outstanding athletics program
as an integral part of the University’s mission, holding as its greatest priority the educational experience of student-athletes. The
Division is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, of professionalism, and of competitive excellence.
About the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Cal State L.A. is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the California Collegiate Athletic Association
(CCAA). The Intercollegiate Athletics program fields teams in men’s baseball, basketball, soccer, and outdoor track and field.
Women’s teams compete in basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. Athletically
related grants-in-aid (scholarships) may be available to those student-athletes who demonstrate superior academic and athletic
performance.
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics program is based on sound educational principles and practices and is a part of the
educational mission of the University and is well-integrated into the educational environment of the University. Student-athletes
must maintain normal academic progress toward completion of their degree in accordance with a formal policy approved by the
Intercollegiate Athletics Board (IAB), academic senate and the President.
In addition, Cal State L.A. student-athletes spend many hours annually with area youth as part of the Golden Eagle community
service programs, including spreading holiday cheer at local hospitals, reading at local elementary schools and hosting
approximately 250 youngsters as part of National Student-Athlete Day.
The student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is made up of student-athletes from each Golden Eagle intercollegiate athletics
squad and is assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations
and polices that affect the lives of student-athletes. Each Golden Eagle team has at least one representative on the
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Normal Progress for Student Athletes
In order to be eligible for competition in intercollegiate
athletics, student-athletes must earn units in courses
acceptable toward a specific degree program at a minimum
rate of 36 units between seasons of competition. As
prescribed by NCAA regulations, 75 percent of these units
(27) must be earned in fall, winter and spring quarters.
Effective fall 2005, student-athletes must earn at least six (6)
normal progress units in the immediately preceding term to
be eligible for competition.
For students who have not declared a major, no more than
one-third (12) of the yearly minimum number of units may be
electives. At least two-thirds (24) of the units must be in
general education or major courses. For students who have
declared a major, at least two-thirds (24) of the units must be
in general education or major courses, and elective courses
up to 12 units annually are permitted only to the extent that
the particular degree program accommodates them.
Repeated courses may be counted only once for normal
progress, unless repetition of the course for credit has been
authorized in the University Catalog.
In the calculation of the required 24 units in major and
general education courses, only courses in the primary major
and in general education will be included. Courses taken in a
minor, a second major and/or professional education courses
will be considered electives. In the freshman year only,
students may count up to 18 units of satisfactorily completed
precollegiate courses that are prerequisite to specific courses
acceptable for any degree program.
Student-athletes must formally declare a major by the
beginning of their seventh quarter of collegiate enrollment.
Seventh quarter student-athletes will be declared eligible by
the Faculty Athletics Representative only after receipt of the
following:
1. Evidence of the student-athlete’s formally declared major.
2. A copy of the student athlete’s department advisement
form signed by the department adviser.
Student-athletes who change a major shall be required to
supp
ly an updated advisement form to the Faculty Athletics
Representative. After a change of major, a student-athlete
may meet the normal academic progress requirements if the
units earned prior to the change are acceptable toward the
degree previously sought, and the units earned from the time
of the change are acceptable toward the new desired degree.
This means that changing a major is not a valid reason for
failing to meet normal progress.
Other Factors Affecting Eligibility
Student-athletes must maintain a minimum C (2.0 on a 4.0
scale) grade point average at all times in both their overall
collegiate record and their Cal State L.A. work in order to
remain eligible for intercollegiate athletics competition. A
necessary condition for practice and competition shall be
enrollment in no fewer than 12 units of coursework unless an
official "Application for Graduation" indicates the student-
athlete needs less than 12 units to graduate.
Student-athletes must attend a mandatory annual meeting
conducted by the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics prior to
participation. One purpose of this meeting is to disseminate
information concerning NCAA, CCAA and Division rules
pertaining to amateurism, eligibility, academics, ethics and
grievance procedures. In addition, student-athletes will be
asked to sign required NCAA and CCAA forms as well as
complete health and insurance forms.
Competition in intercollegiate athletics at Cal State L.A. must
be completed within the first 15 quarters of full-time
attendance* at this or prior institutions. An additional limit of
four seasons of competition applies separately to each sport.
For student-athletes who transfer from other collegiate
institutions, the Faculty Athletics Representative shall
determine the number of full-time quarters of attendance
prior to transfer as well as the number of competition
seasons used. Such student-athletes shall be subject to all
of the above requirements effective their first quarter of
attendance at Cal State L.A.
* Full-time attendance is defined by the NCAA as any quarter or
semester (exclusive of summer terms) in which a student is
enrolled in 12 or more units at any time in the term.
General Education Honors Program
Cal State L.A.’s General Education Honors Program provides
highly qualified students with diverse, enriched intellectual
activities through a separate curriculum that includes honors
classes, seminars, and research. Honors courses promote
intellectual curiosity, critical reading, and logical thought and
writing. These courses have a lower student enrollment than
other general education courses and are taught by the
University’s finest professors, many of whom are nationally
recognized authorities in their field of study. Honors students
encounter challenging and rewarding educational
experiences.
The Program:
• Facilitates student participation in the National
Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Western
Regional Honors Council (WRHC).
• Provides high-potential students an opportunity to
participate in intellectually demanding and academically
challenging general education courses.
• Offers opportunities for greater interaction with peers
and involvement in interdisciplinary learning.
• Identifies Cal State L.A. resources through which high-
potential students can receive academic, personal, and
career counseling to help them better define and reach
their goals.
• Creates opportunities for high-potential students and
faculty members to establish closer educational
relationships.
• Prepares students for participation in upper division
departmental honors programs.
General Education Honors Program Students are offered the
following special opportunities:
• Special sections of general education courses.
Participation in courses appropriately modified in
content, methodology, and level of enrichment for the
high potential student.
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• Honor societies. Coordination of membership with other
honors organizations.
• Priority registration privileges. Students are allowed
priority registration privileges.
• Waiver of prerequisites. With department or division
approval, students with appropriate background may be
allowed to enroll in upper division courses without
having met the usual lower division prerequisites.
• Club membership. All program students are invited to
hold membership in the General Education Honors
Club.
Honors classes that meet general education requirements
are available each quarter. These classes are designated as
General Education Honors Program courses and enrollment
is restricted to honors program students. All courses seek to
explore more advanced and sophisticated areas of
knowledge than regular general education offerings, although
they meet general education requirements. A higher level of
achievement is expected. Honors Program students are
required to complete at least 24 units of these courses with a
minimum B (3.0) grade point average to earn a General
Education Honors Program certificate. For further
information, contact the Program Director, Honors Program
office, in the Library, Palmer Wing, phone (323) 343-4960.
Special Major for the Bachelor’s Degree
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a
Special Major allows selected students an opportunity to
pursue individualized programs of study if their academic and
professional goals cannot be met through existing degree
programs, or combinations of programs (i.e., majors, minors,
etc.), at CSULA or other CSU campuses. The Special Major
consists of a program of study in two or more disciplines
developed in consultation with faculty members from the
respective departments.
The Special Major is not a means of bypassing normal
graduation requirements nor does it provide an alternative
means of graduating for students who have failed to
complete requirements in a previously designated major.
Students must apply for the Special Major when they have at
least one full year (45) units of academic work remaining to
complete minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
Special Major programs are considered on a case-by-case
basis; approval is determined on the basis of academic merit
of the proposed program, rationale, and the student’s
potential for successful completion of the proposed program.
Requirements
• A minimum 2.50 grade point average is required.
• Applicants must have no more than 140 units earned
that are applicable toward another degree program by
the end of the quarter in which the application for the
Special Major is submitted.
• A total of 180 units are required for the BA/BS degree
with a Special Major. A minimum of 70 quarter units, of
which at least 60 must be upper division, must be
included in the Special Major program.
• Neither lower nor upper division courses taken to satisfy
general education requirements may be counted toward
fulfillment of minimum requirements for the Special
Major.
• All programs must include an upper division writing
requirement, selected with adviser’s approval, from one
of the approved upper division writing courses from one
of the disciplines in the Special Major program.
• A principal adviser must be selected from one of the
disciplines proposed for the Special Major program.
Procedures
• Prepare a Special Major Preliminary Application
obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Studies.
• Prepare a concise statement of the academic and
professional goals you seek through a Special Major,
indicating why these goals cannot be met through
related existing degree programs and prepare a
preliminary list of courses in the two or three
departments that represent the kind of program
appropriate to your goals.
•
Submit the Preliminary Application to the Office of
Undergraduate Studies for review and approval for
development of the Special Major. Upon approval, an
Application for Special Major for Bachelor’s Degree will
be provided to you. A faculty committee composed of a
faculty member from each department on the proposed
program may be recommended by the Associate Dean
of Undergraduate Studies to guide you in the
development of your Special Major program.
• Discuss your statement and proposed list of courses
with advisers in each of the specific departments that
comprise your Special Major. With the assistance of
your departmental advisers, determine the courses that
will become part of your final program. Obtain the
signatures of departmental advisers and department
chair for each area of study. Their signatures indicate
that they have reviewed and approved the proposed
course of study. A principal adviser must be selected
from one of the disciplines proposed for the Special
Major Program.
• Obtain the signature of the college associate dean for
each of the departmental course areas listed on your
program and submit the completed application to the
Office of Undergraduate Studies for university-level
approval.
• Upon University approval, the application will be sent to
you and to each department listed on your program. A
Change of Major Form will also be sent to you with
instructions to change your major to the official title
listed on your approved program. Be advised that
pending final approval of your Special Major program,
you proceed with projected course work at your risk.
Further information is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Studies, Administration 725.
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Interdisciplinary Information Technology (IT) Minor
The information technology (IT) minor provides students with
the knowledge and skills that will allow them to effectively
apply IT to the profession of their choice. Students must first
acquire or demonstrate computer literacy and complete four
core courses that will:
1. Give all students a solid foundation in the
fundamentals of IT including: computer programming,
networks, and database management;
2. Educate students about the human side of IT. After
completing the core, students will complete a
minimum of three courses from a selected skill area.
The skill areas are: bioinformatics, computer
animation, database systems, digital document
management, instructional technology, network
systems, production and operations management
systems, programming systems, and web
development.
To select a skill area, it is recommended that students meet
with an adviser in their major to determine what skill areas will
best complement their area of study. For detailed information
and guidance regarding a skill area, students should meet with
the adviser for that skill area.
Requirements for the IT Minor (26-35 units)
Some of the listed skill area courses require prerequisites (not
listed), which reflect the structure of the undergraduate
programs that they serve. These courses are marked with an
asterisk (*). It is recommended that students meet with the
adviser of the skill area to determine the required prerequisites.
Required Core Courses (15 - 21 units)
Prior to taking the courses within the minor, students must
satisfy one of the following two criteria (0 - 4 units).
1. Demonstrate to a principal adviser (either the IT minor
coordinator or their designee) computer literacy in the following
areas (0 units):
a. Knowledge of the hardware components of a computer
system including CPU, memory, input/output devices,
modems, LANs and WANs.
b. Knowledge of operating systems and familiarity with
common operating systems.
c. Familiarity with using common applications including
word processors, spreadsheets and presentation
software.
d. Ability to access information via the Internet using
search engines and to communicate via E-mail.
2. Complete one of the following courses (3 - 4 units)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
CS 160 Introduction to Computers (3)
Core courses (15 -17 units)
Students must complete four core courses from below.
CIS 484 Communication Systems (4)
COMM/EDIT 420 The Human Side of Computers and
Information Technology (4)
Select one (4 or 5 units):
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (5)
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming (4)
CS 242 C Programming (4)
Select one (3 or 4 units):
CIS 405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
CS 122 Using Relational Databases and SQL (3)
Skill Area
Students must select one skill area and complete 11 to 14
units depending on the skill area.
1. Bioinformatics (13 -14 units)
Bioinformatics is the field of science in which biology, computer
science, and information technology merge to form a single
discipline. Students learn the principles of molecular life
science and computer programming and apply this knowledge
to search public databases containing biological information
and derive meaningful information about genes and proteins.
Select one of the following programming courses:
CS 202 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
(5)
CS 342 Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ (4)
CS 345 Unix and Shell Programming (4)
CIS 453 Application Programming (C++) (4)
CIS 457 Java Programming (4)
BIOL 100B* Introductory Biology II (5)
CHEM 434 Bioinformatics (4)
*Recommended that students meet with adviser to determine the
required p
rerequisites.
2. Computer Animation (12 units)
Computer Animation is widely used for information
presentation, analysis and comprehension. These classes
present the principles of computer animation in a technical and
creative context. Both 2D and 3D animation are explored.
Students selecting this skill area should know and have
practical experience with the basic principles of design.
ART 380 Computer Graphics 1(4)
ART 480 Computer Graphics 2 (4)
ART 494 Computer Graphics Animation (4)
3. Database Systems (12 units)
Database Systems is the study of information management.
Students learn how data are collected, stored, processed, and
presented by organizations to generate information.
Information is considered as anything that individuals and
organizations need to know to be successful in achieving their
goals and objectives.
Select three of the following courses:
CIS 405B Analysis and Design II: Systems (4)
CIS 405C Advanced Information Systems
Development (4)
CIS 400 Database Server Administration (4)
CIS 450 Advanced Database Design (4)
CIS 451 Mainframe Database Technology (4)
CS 422* Principles of Data Base Systems (4)
*Recommended that students meet with adviser to determine
the required prerequisites.
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4. Digital Document Management (12 units)
Document management serves as a foundation for knowledge
management. Students learn the theory and application of
electronic publishing and new media production; with an
emphasis on information integration, system configuration,
digital workflow planning, and producing open image files and
digital output.
Select four of the following 3-unit courses:
TECH 330 Graphic Communications Process and
Materials (3)
TECH 380 Communication Technology (3)
TECH 436 Electronic Publishing Technology and
Management (3)
TECH 437 Alternative Media Production (3)
TECH 438 Image Capture, Processing and
Management (3)
TECH 439 Digital Workflow Management (3)
5. Instructional Technology (12 units)
The Instructional Technology area is designed to provide
students with skills in using technology for education and
instructionally related activities. The focus of this program area
is to explore and understand issues related to the human side
of computing and technology with the goal of creating
pedagogical materials and processes that facilitate learning
and that are consistent with how humans work, live and learn.
EDIT 400 Introduction to Computers in Education (4)
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4)
Select one of the following courses:
EDIT 451 Survey of Instructional Media and
Technology (4)
EDIT 484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
6. Network Systems (11 - 13 units)
General Network Systems
Networks are the backbone of computing systems. Students
will be given a hands-on introduction to general networking,
learn network theory and design, and develop network and
web applications.
Select three of the following courses:
CS 245* Using Operating Systems and Networks for
Programmers (3)
CIS 445 Network Applications Development (4)
CIS 485 Local Area Networks (4)
CIS 461 Web Design and Development for
E-business (4)
CS 345 Unix and Shell Programming (4)
CS 447* Computer Networks (4)
EE 425* Data and Computer Communications (4)
*Recommended that students meet with adviser to determine the
required p
rerequisites.
CISCO Networks
The objective of the CISCO Certified Network Associate
(CCNA) program is to provide students with the necessary
knowledge and hands-on skills to function in a network support
environment. The curriculum and lab activities reflecting the
current internetwork technologies are designed and provided
by CISCO. The program has four courses. At the end of the
program the students are prepared to take and pass the
CISCO CCNA certification examination.
TECH 421 Electronic Communications I (CISCO
Networking 1) (3)
TECH 422 Electronic Communications II (CISCO
Networking 2) (3)
TECH 490E Advanced Problems in Electronics (CISCO
Networking 3) (3)
TECH 454L Special Topics: CISCO Networking 4 (4)
7. Production and Operations Management (12 units)
Production and operations management addresses the
management of the value creation processes of delivering a
product or a service. Students will learn the strategic and
tactical concepts in production and operations management
including process and technology selection, facility design and
location, customer service, supply chain management, material
management as well as total quality management.
Select three of the following courses:
MGMT 464* Production and Inventory Management (4)
MGMT 463* Process Design and Improvement (4)
MGMT 467* Quality Control (4)
TECH 484* Automated Manufacturing Systems
(CAD/CAM) (4)
*Recommended that students meet with adviser to determine the
required p
rerequisites.
8. Programming Systems (12 -14 units)
Programming systems provides students with the knowledge
and skills to develop computer applications. Students have the
opportunity to learn a broad range of programming languages
and/or study program development in depth.
Select two of the following (8 or 9 units):
CS 202 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
(5)
CS 342 Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ (4)
CS 345 Unix and Shell Programming (4)
CIS 453 Application Programming (C++) (4)
CIS 457 Java Programming (4)
Select one of the following (4 or 5 units):
CS 203 Programming with Data Structures (5)
CIS 383 Advanced Application Programming (4)
CIS 455 Visual Basic (4)
9. Web Development (11-12 units)
Web development provides students with the knowledge and
skills necessary to develop Web applications by using Web
development tools. Students will be able to build dynamic
websites using such technologies as HTML, FrontPage, client
and server side scripting, and database programming.
Select three of the following courses:
CS 120 Introduction to Website Development (3)
CS 320 Web and Internet Programming (3)
CIS 461 Web Design and Development for
E-business (4)
CIS 462 Web Development II (4)
10. Customized Option (12 units)
With prior approval of an adviser, students may select 12 units
from any of the approved skill areas.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia
The purpose of the Multimedia minor is to provide students
with a background that will enable them to participate in the
development of interactive, multimedia products. The
Multimedia interdisciplinary minor is organized as a collection
of skill areas along with a capstone sequence of integrated
courses in which students with differing and complementary
skills work together to build a significant Multimedia product.
The minor is administered at the University level from the
Office of Undergraduate Studies. For additional information
please refer to the following web address:
www.calstatela.edu/dept/multimedia.
Requirements for the Minor (32-36)
Skill Areas (20-24 units)
Complete the requirements for one of the skill areas listed
below. Complete 3 or more units from each of three other
skill areas. Some of the listed courses require prerequisites
(which are not listed), which often reflect the structure of the
undergraduate programs that they serve. Please contact
representatives of the various programs about the specific
requirements.
A. Business: Management and
Marketing
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one:
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management
(4)
MGMT 470 Managerial Leadership and Motivation (4)
MGMT 489 High Performance Management (4)
MKT 443 Marketing in a New Business (4)
MKT 460 Internet Marketing (4)
MKT 462 Internet Marketing Research (4)
B. Computer Programming
Select one:
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (4)
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming
(4)
Select one:
CS 202 Introduction to Object-Oriented
Programming (4)
CIS 453 Application Programming in C++ Language
(4)
CIS 457 Advanced Java Programming (4)
Recommended:
CS 320 Web and Internet Programming (3)
C. Content Organization and Presentation
TVF 200 Introduction to Single Camera and Editing
(4)
Select one:
TVF 265 Intermediate Scriptwriting (4)
ENGL/TA 276 Introduction to Play Writing (3)
Select one:
Art 493 Digital Image Processing and Illustration
(4)
TVF 401 Advanced Video Production (4)
TVF 430 Documentary Field Production (4)
EDIT 484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
TA 445 Principles of Directing (3)
D. Graphics
Select three:
Art 180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4)
Art 308 Graphic Communication Design (4)
Art 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
Art 422 Interactive Design (4)
Art 494 Computer Graphics Animation (4)
E. Music
MUS 160 Music Fundamentals (4)
MUS 243ABC Class Piano Instruction (1,1,1)
MUS 469 Music Technology (3)
F. Theater Arts
TA 141 Acting Fundamentals: Games and
Exercises (3)
TA 142 Acting Fundamentals: Character Study (3)
TA 143 Acting Fundamentals: Scene Study (3)
Select one:
TA 342 Advanced Performance II: Scene Study (3)
TA 343 Advanced Performance III: Acting
Collaboration (3)
Product Development (12 units)
Complete the following three-quarter sequence in a single
academic year (Fall-Winter-Spring).
MM 450A Introduction to Multimedia: Planning a
Multimedia Product (4)
MM 450B Design and Development of a Multimedia
Product (4)
MM 450C Integration and Post-Production for a
Multimedia Product (4)
Multimedia Courses (MM) .
450A Introduction to Multimedia: Planning a Multimedia
Product (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Skill Set requirement for
multimedia minor and permission of Multimedia Minor
Coordinator. Introduction to the tools and techniques used in
multimedia. Team skill assessment. Selection, preliminary
design, and planning for this year’s product.
450B Designing and Developing a Multimedia Product (4)
Prerequisite: MM 450A completed the previous quarter with a
grade of B- or better. The class will work as a team to
complete the detailed design and develop the components
for the Multimedia product planned during the previous
quarter in MM 450A.
450C Integration and Post-Production for a Multimedia
Product (4)
Prerequisite: MM 450B completed the previous quarter with a
grade of B- or better. Using the components and framework
developed during the previous quarter in MM 450B, the class
will work as a team to integrate, edit, test, revise, polish,
package, and otherwise complete the development of this
year’s Multimedia product.
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Credit for Prior Experiential Learning (CPEL)*
Through the CPEL program, Cal State L.A. grants
undergraduate academic credit for prior learning, knowledge,
or skills-based experience that has been documented and
evaluated according to campus policy. Students should be
aware, however, that policies for earning credit for prior
learning vary among CSU campuses.
Cal State L.A. grants up to 4 units of resident credit for UNIV
295, a course in which the student enrolls and, in
collaboration with a faculty sponsor, prepares a portfolio
documenting the prior learning. In addition, a student may
earn up to 8 units of nonresident credit, applicable to a
bachelor’s degree, for learning, knowledge, or skills-based
experience that has been documented and evaluated
according to campus policy. To qualify, students must have
completed 45 quarter units in residence at Cal State L.A. and
not more than 165 quarter units overall, and must
demonstrate how the prior learning articulates with their
present educational objectives. Credit is awarded for UNIV
295 and for the prior learning based on faculty evaluation of
the learning experience in terms of academic standards both
within the discipline and universitywide. Applications for
CPEL are available in the office of the Dean of
Undergraduate Studies, Administration 725.
Cooperative Education*
Cal State L.A. offers a range of Cooperative Education courses
carrying different unit values.
The following courses are offered through the Cooperative
Education program.
298 Preparation for Cooperative Education (2 units)
398 Cooperative Education (1–4 units)
399 Cooperative Education Honors (1–4 units)
498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1–4 units)
UNIV 298 is open to all students without restriction. Admission
to UNIV 398, 399, and 498 is arranged through the coordinator
for the student’s major department, division or school.
Admission to UNIV 399 requires UNIV 298 as prerequisite, as
well as eligibility for a University or academic department or
division honors program.
A minimum 2.35 overall grade point average is required and
students must have completed 45 quarter units of course work
before requesting permission of their major department,
division or school to enroll. Approved employment, periodic
conferences, and written reports are required.
Full descriptions of cooperative education courses (UNIV
298, 398, 399, and 498) are found in the University (UNIV)
Courses section of this chapter.
Internship in Public Service*
The Internship in Public Service program combines individual
instruction with practical experience in government agencies
and quasi-public enterprises. Although enrollment usually is
restricted to Political Science majors, non-majors with
appropriate background and preparation may apply. The
program operates similarly to the Cooperative Education
program, except that the maximum 6 units earned may apply
only to upper division free elective credit rather than toward the
major. A qualifying civil service examination is required for
admission to some internship programs. Information about
opportunities and qualifications may be obtained from the
coordinator in the Political Science Department.
* NOTE: Students should note that a limited amount of unit credit is allowed toward the baccalaureate for each of these programs. Policies and
regulations differ
among various departments, divisions, schools and colleges. Each student should consult the appropriate major department,
division, school or college for specific procedures and instructions.
Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree
The interdisciplinary studies major for the Master of Arts or
Master of Science degree is a highly restricted
interdisciplinary program designed for students whose
professional/academic objectives are unique and cannot be
met by existing master’s degree offerings. It is a program that
comprises course offerings from at least two departments in
related disciplines and must provide sharp focus and
appropriate coherence. As a rule, no more than 13 quarter
units of acceptable course work completed prior to approval
by the principal graduate adviser, major department, division
or school, and college graduate dean may be included on a
master’s degree program.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting minimum University requirements for
admission to classified graduate standing, applicants must
possess a baccalaureate in an area cognate to the areas of
the proposed degree, must have a minimum 2.75 grade point
average (A=4.0) in the last 90 quarter units attempted, and
must meet all college requirements and such department,
division or school requirements as course prerequisites, test
scores, and grade point average for the master’s degrees of
the colleges and departments/divisions/schools in which
course work for the Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s is
proposed. Approval for an Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s
is based upon individual justification.
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If course work is to be taken in departments/divisions/schools
in more than one college, students must make formal written
application to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. If
course work is to be taken in departments/divisions/schools
within one college, students are required to make formal
written application to the college graduate dean. All
applications must include:
• Clear and concisely stated rationale for pursuing an
Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s and an indication of
the professional/academic objectives to be achieved.
This rationale must include evidence clearly indicating
that the Interdisciplinary Studies program could not be
accommodated within any existing approved master’s
degree program on this campus.
• A proposed list of available courses chosen from two or
more departments/divisions/schools totaling a minimum
of 45 units, of which at least 23 units must be 500 level.
• An indication of whether a comprehensive examination
or thesis or project will be used to complete the
graduate program. If a thesis or project is proposed, a
preliminary description of the thesis topic or research
project is to be included. If a comprehensive
examination is proposed, an indication of the areas in
which the student will be examined is to be included.
• Names and areas of specialization of at least two
faculty members representative of those who might
consent to serve on the advisory committee for such a
degree program.
The Dean of Graduate Studies and Research must approve
all programs that will include course work from more than
one college. The student’s study plan is subject to University
graduate procedures and regulations that govern all graduate
degree offerings.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
University Courses (UNIV)
NOTE: Courses that are designated University (UNIV) frequently are
interdisciplinary in nature. Some, such as UNIV 396, Honors
Program Seminar, are limited to certain categories of students.
Cooperative Education (UNIV 298, 398, and 498) and CPEL (UNIV
295) courses appear in this catalog under the title UNIV, but appear
in the Schedule of Classes with the course abbreviations used by the
various departments, divisions and schools that offer them.
Subcollegiate Courses
054 Special Topics (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Topics of special interest to
wide university audience as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. No
credit toward baccalaureate.
060 Study Group (1)
Corequisite: Associated course. Lecture methods and study
skills development including reading comprehension, critical
analysis of course content, time and task management,
notetaking, and test preparation.
Lower Division Courses
101 Introduction to Higher Education for Undeclared
Majors (2)
Orientation to the role of higher education, the structure and
policies of the University and the development of skills
necessary for success in life and at CSULA. This course is
especially designed for undergraduate students who have not
yet declared a major. Graded ABC/NC, NIS account required.
154 Special Topics (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Topics of special interest to
wide university audience as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
254 Special Topics (1-4)
Prerequisite: Varies with specific topic. Topics of special
interest as announced in Schedule of Classes. Graded CR/NC.
295 Credit for Prior Experiential Learning (1–4)
Prerequisite: At least 45 units in residence but not more than
165 total units completed. Approval for registration must be
obtained through University Undergraduate Studies office.
Preparation of materials and portfolios documenting prior
college-level learning acquired in nonacademic settings. Upon
successful completion, 1–4 resident units will be awarded. In
addition, 1–8 units for nongraded, nonresident credit may be
awarded for prior learning. These units may be upper or lower
division and may apply toward the major with major
department approval. Graded CR/NC.
298 Preparation for Cooperative Education (2)
Techniques of relating major to internship (work experience)
through discipline-based research; documentation of
transferable skills through resumes, interviews, and other
reporting techniques appropriate to academic concentration;
designed to enhance internship performance. Graded CR/NC.
Upper Division Courses
301 Transition to CAL STATE LA for Undeclared Majors (2)
Exploration of skills and resources designed to help transfer
students attain degree objectives. This course is especially
designed for undergraduate transfer students who have not yet
declared a major and meets University requirements for an
Introduction to Higher Education course for transfer students.
Graded ABC/NC, NIS account required.
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354 Special Topics (1–4)
Prereq
uisite: Varies with topic. Topics of special interest to
wide university audience as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
396 Honors Program Seminar (2)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the GE Honors Program.
Critical reading of seminal works affecting human thought and
achievement. Topic and instructor(s) vary each quarter. May
be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
398 Cooperative Education (1–4)
Prerequisites: Courses appropriate to the work experience:
approval by major department Cooperative Education
coordinator. Integration of work experience with academic
program, individually planned through coordinator. Minimum of
10 hours per week required for each unit. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units; combined units of 398 and 399 may not
exceed 12. Graded CR/NC.
399 Cooperative Education Honors (1–4)
In addition to prerequisites for UNIV 398, the prerequisites are
UNIV 298 and eligibility to participate in a university or
departmental honors program. Integration of work experience
with academic program, individually planned through
coordinator. Minimum of 10 hours per week required for each
unit. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units; combined units
of 398 and 399 may not exceed 12. Graded CR/NC.
400 Writing Proficiency Examination (0)
See Upper Division Writing Requirements in the
Undergraduate Studies: General Information Chapter.
401 Writing Proficiency (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102* and at least one attempt of the
Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE). Development of a writing
portfolio required to satisfy Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement (GWAR)/WPE. Instruction to assist student in
achieving satisfactory levels of writing performance. Graded
CR/NC.
*Students subject to earlier catalogs satisfy this prerequisite with ENGL
101 or 190.
454 Special Topics (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Topics of special interest to
wide university audience as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1–4)
Prerequisites: Completion of senior level courses appropriate
to experience; approval by major department Cooperative
Education coordinator. Participation in work experience
integrated with academic program; assignments arranged
individually in advance through coordinator. Minimum of 10
hours per week required for each unit. Students in departments
with graduate Cooperative Education programs may apply
maximum of 4 units toward graduate degree program. Graded
CR/NC.
Intercollegiate Athletics Courses (ATHL)
Upper Division Courses
341–342 Intercollegiate Athletics (1–2 each)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible
student athletes may enroll and participate in these
courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques
in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A
maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses
may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.
341 Series: Individual or Dual Sports (1–2 each)
341C Cross Country (Women’s) (1)
341T Tennis (Women’s) (2)
341F Track and Field (Men’s) (Women’s) (2)
342 Series: Team Sports
342B Baseball (Men’s) (2)
342K Basketball (Men’s) (Women’s) (2)
342S Soccer (Men’s) (2) (Women’s) (2)
342V Volleyball (Women’s) (2)
Librar
y Course (LIBR)
150 Introduction t
o Information Literacy and Research
Skills (1)
Develops effective and efficient skills for identifying,
retrieving, and critically evaluating electronic, print, and
Internet sources. Assists students in preparing information
literate papers and presentations. Graded ABC/NC.
250 Intermediate Information Literacy and Library
Research Skills (2)
A practical and theoretical course offering students a
framework for how information and knowledge is produced in
society and organized by libraries and indexing systems.
Designed to give students the technological skills and critical
thinking abilities needed to access and use the printed and
electronic information resources found in libraries and on the
Internet; develop strategies for finding, evaluating,
synthesizing and managing information. Graded ABC/NC
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Graduate Level Courses
University Graduate Course (UNIV)
599 Thesis or Project for Interdisciplinary Studies
Master’s (1-8)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, formal approval of
topic by advisory committee. Independent study resulting in a
thesis or project. Oral examination on thesis required. Open
to Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s students only.
900 Thesis Research (0)
Courses in the 900 series (UNIV 900) are open only to
graduate students who have previously enrolled in all
allowable research units (597) and are not enrolled in any
other credit-bearing courses or thesis or project units (599),
but will use University facilities or consult with faculty.
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Academic Programs: Department, Division,
School, and Interdisciplinary-based
Accounting
Anthropology
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
Art
Asian and Asian-American Studies
Biological Sciences
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chicano Studies
Child and Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Communication Disorders
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics,
School of
Curriculum and Instruction
Economics and Statistics
Electrical and Computer Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship
Finance and Law
Geography and Urban Analysis
Geological Sciences
Health Science
History
Information Systems
Intercultural Proficiency,
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary Business
International Business
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science,
School of
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies, Interdisciplinary
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Languages and Literature
Music
Natural Science, Interdisciplinary
Nursing, School of
Pan-African Studies
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science, Interdisciplinary
Social Work, School of
Sociology
Special Education and Counseling
Technology
Theatre Arts and Dance
Youth Agency Administration
Accounting / 195
Department of
Accounting
College of Business and Economics
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F517
Phone: (323) 343-2830
E-mail: msantiste@clsanet.calstatela.edu
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The Department of Accounting offers an undergraduate option in Accounting for the Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration, a minor in Accounting, a certificate program in Accounting, a graduate option in Accounting for the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Accountancy. Students who are pursuing the
various programs prepare for careers in public accounting, serving clients professionally in the areas of financial accounting, cost
accounting, auditing, taxes, and systems, or managerial accounting dealing with the functions of the controller in business, industry
and government. The MS degree in Accountancy also prepares students for doctoral study or research positions. The Department
of Accounting is one of the largest academic departments in the University. Graduates of its various programs hold positions of
prominence in major accounting organizations.
The Faculty
Professors: Cheryl A. Cruz, Rick Stephan Hayes, J. Gregory Kunkel (Chair), Dong-Woo Lee, Leslie Jane Park.
Associate Professors: Rafik Elias, Kathryn A. Hansen, Marianne L. James, Neung-Jip Kim, Richard Tinwah Lau.
Assistant Professor: El-Hussein El-Masry, Haihong He, David Hossain, Edward L. Monsour.
Emeriti: Adnan M. Abdeen, Emily C. Chang, Joanne A. Collins, Clifford J. Craft, Jim D. Donohoo, Leonard W. Hein, Chor Tin Lau,
Peter P. Lockett, Frederic E. Mints, Dennis M. Murphy, Ronald L. Pierce, D. Lynn Rans, William B. Schneider, Ralph S. Spanswick,
Alvin E. Tuohino, Hugh E. Warren, Robert G. Zahary.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in Accounting
A total of 186 units are required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration with the Accounting option.
This option prepares students for careers in either Public
Accounting, serving clients professionally in the areas of
financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, taxes and
systems; or Managerial Accounting, dealing with the functions
of the controller in a business firm, or an institutional or
governmental agency; or internal auditing. All degree
candidates must complete 78 units in courses outside the
College of Business and Economics. See the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information chapter for details concerning
these other units. The Business Administration major with an
option in Accounting requires completion of 72 units in core
courses and 36 units in the option. Consult with an advisor for
the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree
including GE and free electives.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
(72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4,4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic Statistics I
(4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for Accounting
(36 units)
Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 320AB Intermediate Financial Accounting and
Reporting I, II (4, 4)
ACCT 321 Taxation of Individuals (4)
ACCT 322 Cost Accounting (4)
ACCT 325 Leadership and Professional Skills for
Accountants (4)
ACCT 424A Accounting Information Systems (4)
ACCT 495 Case Studies in Accounting (4)
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Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units from the following:
ACCT 420 Advanced Financial Accounting and
Reporting (4)
ACCT 421A Taxation of Corporations and
Partnerships (4)
ACCT 421B Taxation of Estates, Trusts, and Gifts (4)
ACCT 421C State and Local Taxation (4)
ACCT 422 Corporate Management Accounting
Practice (4)
ACCT 424B Auditing (4)
ACCT 425 International Accounting
ACCT 427 Governmental and Institutional
Accounting (4)
ACCT 428A Internal Auditing I (4)
ACCT 428B Internal Auditing II (4)
ACCT 433 Financial Planning and Control (4)
ACCT 435 Forensic Accounting (4)
ACCT 454 Special Topics in Accounting (4)
Program Standards
Note the following accounting program standards.
Part I. To enroll in upper division accounting courses (except
ACCT 320AB), undergraduate students must have:
1) Completed the following courses:
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
ACCT 320AB Intermediate Financial Accounting and
Reporting I, II (4, 4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
2) Followed procedures specified by the Department of
Accounting in the quarter preceding enrollment in the first
upper division accounting course (except 320AB).
Part II. Students in the accounting option must earn a grade of
C or higher in all accounting courses and pass at least sixteen
units in upper division accounting classes at Cal State L.A.
Minor in Accounting
A minor in Accounting is available for students majoring in
other fields. Twenty-four units are required. Minimum C
grades are required in all accounting courses taken to
complete the minor program. A minimum of 12 units of upper
division accounting courses must be taken in residence at
California State University, Los Angeles. The minor will be
noted on the transcript if the minor requirements are completed
by the time all degree requirements are met.
Requirement for the Minor (24 units)
Required Courses (20 units)
ACCT 202 Survey of Accounting (4) or
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
(for ACCT 210 and 211, a maximum of 4 units to count towards 20
required units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
ACCT 320AB Intermediate Financial Accounting and
Reporting I, II (4,4)
ACCT 424A Accounting Information Systems (4)
Electives (4 units)
Select 4 units of upper division accounting courses from the
following, in consultation with a Department of Accounting
adviser:
ACCT 321 Taxation of Individuals (4)
ACCT 322 Cost Accounting (4)
ACCT 420 Advanced Financial Accounting and
Reporting (4)
ACCT 427 Governmental and Institutional
Accounting (4)
Note: Upon completion of ACCT 320B, students must consult with a
Department of Accounting adviser to secure a permit, which is
required to enroll in the remaining 8 units of accounting course work,
ACCT 424A and a 4-unit elective.
Certificate Program in Accounting
The Accounting Department offers a credit certificate in
Accounting, designed to prepare individuals who hold, or are
pursuing, a bachelor’s degree in a field other than accounting
for entry into the accounting profession.
Prerequisites (28 units)
Admission to the University with a bachelor’s degree in a field
other than accounting or as an undergraduate majoring in a
field other than accounting;
Completion of the lower division Business Administration core
courses listed below with a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Submission of transcripts or official grade reports for the above
courses to the Department of Accounting for evaluation.
A minimum of 48 units, a minimum 2.5 grade point average,
and minimum C grades in all accounting courses are required
for completion of the program. Refer to the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for
general regulations governing all certificate programs.
.
Requirements for the Certificate (48 units)
Required Courses (40 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
ACCT 320AB Intermediate Financial Accounting and
Reporting I, II, (4, 4,)
ACCT 321 Taxation of Individuals (4)
ACCT 322 Cost Accounting (4)
ACCT 325 Leadership and Professional Skill for
Accountants (4)
ACCT 424A Accounting Information Systems (4)
ACCT 495 Case Studies in Accounting (4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units from the following:
ACCT 420, 421ABC, 422, 424B, 427, 428AB, 433, FIN 305
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Accountancy
The M.S. degree in Accountancy prepares students for a wide
range of employment opportunities in public accounting,
industry and finance, government and nonprofit organizations.
The program is designed to produce individuals who are
qualified with knowledge and techniques in one or more
accounting areas: Accounting Information Systems; Financial
and Public Accounting, including auditing and taxation; and
Managerial and Cost Accounting. Graduates of the program
are prepared to successfully challenge a professional
examination for entry into the selected area; committed to
professional and career development beyond their formal
education into the highest executive levels of the selected
area; capable of becoming leaders who exhibit high standards
of ethical conduct within the profession; and prepared for
doctoral study and research positions.
Admission to the Program
Applicants must complete 16 units of Foundations of Business
courses: CIS 100, ECON 209 or 501, FIN 205 or 500 and BUS
305. In addition, applicants must complete 20 units of
Foundations of Accounting courses (ACCT 500, 320AB, 321
and 322) and must have an approved graduate degree
program on file in the College of Business and Economics
Advisement Center.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units of 500-level courses are required. All
programs must be approved by the department.
Required core (24 units)
ACCT 520 Managerial Accounting Theory (4)
ACCT 524A Accounting Information Systems (4)
ACCT 524B Auditing (4)
ACCT 525 Seminar: International Accounting (4)
ACCT 526 Seminar: Financial Accounting Theory (4)
ACCT 595 Case Studies in Accounting (4)
Note: Students who have passed ACCT 424A, 424B and 495, or
equivalent before admission to the MS Accountancy program are
exempted from ACCT 524A, 524B and 595. These students must
complete additional 12 units of 500-level courses selected with
adviser approval from the option courses listed below.
Options (21 units)
Select one of the three options listed below. Elective courses
within the options are determined in conference with a
graduate adviser to meet professional objectives.
A. Accounting Information Systems Option
(21 units)
Select 21 units from the following
ACCT 523 Seminar: Public Accounting (4)
ACCT 530 Seminar: Advanced Cost and Managerial
Accounting (4)
BUS 597 Graduate Research (1)
CIS 504 Information Systems (4)
CIS 527 Seminar: Decision Support Systems (4)
CIS 528 Current Problems in Computer Information
Systems (4)
CIS 543 Data Base Systems (4)
CIS 560 Seminar: Microcomputer Networks (4)
CIS 583 Information Systems Consulting (4)
CIS 584 Seminar: Controlling and Auditing Computer
Systems (4)
CIS 585 Communication and Information
Services (4)
B. Financial and Public Accounting Option (21units)
Select 21 units from the following:
ACCT 521A Taxation of Corporations and
Partnerships (4)
ACCT 522 Seminar: Current Topics in Financial
Reporting (4)
ACCT 523 Seminar: Public Accounting (4)
ACCT 585 Seminar: Tax Theory and Business
Applications (4)
ACCT 586 Seminar: Tax Research and Practice (4)
ACCT 587 Seminar: Taxation of Corporations and
Shareholders (4)
BUS 597 Graduate Research (1)
FIN 530 Seminar: Business Finance (4)
FIN 533 Seminar: International Finance (4)
FIN 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-2)
C. Managerial and Cost Accounting Option
(21 units)
Select 21 units from the following:
ACCT 521A Taxation of Corporations and
Partnerships (4)
ACCT 530 Seminar: Advanced Cost and Managerial
Accounting (4)
ACCT 585 Seminar: Tax Theory and Business
Applications (4)
ACCT 587 Seminar: Taxation of Corporations and
Shareholders (4)
BUS 597 Graduate Research (1)
CIS 527 Seminar: Decision Support Systems (4)
MGMT 576 Seminar: Managing Health Care
Organizations (4)
MGMT 577 Seminar: International Business
Management (4)
MGMT 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-2)
Note: Students who have passed ACCT 421A may not take ACCT
521A.
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List of Courses (ACCT) – Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
200AB Principles of Accounting I, II (4, 4)
Measurement, valuation, and accumulation of accounting data;
financial statement analysis and interpretation; limited coverage of
accounting data use in decision-making. Credit allowed for only
one of ACCT 200AB and 202.
200A = CAN BUS 2
202 Survey of Accounting (4)
Fundamentals of accounting theory and practice; how accounting
serves the individual, the business entity, and the broader
disciplines of law, government, and economics. Credit allowed
for only one of ACCT 200AB and 202.
210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
Introduction to financial accounting. Accounting cycle and
preparation of financial statements. Overview of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles.
211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 210 or 202. Cost terms, cost behavior and
cost systems. Use of accounting data for planning, budgeting,
and control.
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-
level ACCT courses.
300 Managerial Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 200B or 202. Use of accounting data for
budgeting, cost control, pricing, evaluation of performance, and
general decision-making.
310 Accounting Information for Decision Making (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 211. Use of financial and managerial
accounting information to plan, analyze, control, evaluate, and
improve the activities of a firm.
320A Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting I (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 200AB, 202, or ACCT 500 with minimum
C grades. Accounting theory and practice relating to problems
of asset valuation and classification in accounts and
statements.
320B Intermediate Financial Accounting and
Reporting II (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 320A with minimum C grade, FIN 303.
Valuation and classification of liabilities and stockholders’
equity; study of selected contemporary accounting issues.
321 Taxation of Individuals (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 320B. Statutes, regulations, administrative
rulings, and court decisions relating to federal and California
income taxation of individuals.
322 Cost Accounting (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 300 and 320A with minimum C grades.
Cost accounting as a tool in modern organizations; covers
budgets, cost estimation, cost allocations, sales variance
analysis, cost systems, capital budgeting, and performance
measurement and evaluation
325 Leadership and Professional Skills for
Accountants (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 320B and BUS 305. Through practice and
multiple assessments, focuses on development and mastery of
leadership and professional skills for the accounting profession:
creative and critical thinking; managing conflict; delegating; and
communicating.
400-Level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements subject to limits established by department and
approval of graduate adviser:
420 Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 320B and 325. Problems associated with
preparation of consolidated financial statements; foreign
currency translation; and partnerships.
421A Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 321. Statutes, regulations, administrative
rulings, and court decisions relating to federal and California
income taxes of partnerships and corporations; procedural
problems, tax management and planning; tax shelters.
Restricted to undergraduate students.
421B Taxation of Estates, Trusts, and Gifts (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 321. Statutory, regulatory, and case
materials applicable to federal estate and gift taxes; California
inheritance and gift taxes; income taxation of estates and
trusts; preparation of returns.
421C State and Local Taxation (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 321. Through cases and materials,
focuses on state and local taxation of, and tax planning for,
individuals and business entities, including state income,
franchise, property and sales taxes; covers the interplay of
multistate tax issues with federal constitutional limitations.
422 Corporate Management Accounting Practice (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 300 or 322. Contemporary management
accounting practice employed by today’s corporate America;
covers both manufacturing and service industries.
424A Accounting Information Systems (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 320B and 325. Study of accounting
information systems and internal controls; provides the tools
necessary to understand and evaluate accounting information
systems. Restricted to undergraduate students.
424B Auditing (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 424A. Auditing concepts and practices
involved in emphasis on financial auditing, review and
assurance services with auditing of financial statements by
professional accountants in public practice (CPAs). Restricted
to undergraduate students.
425 International Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 320B. This course is concerned with the
development and use of international accounting and auditing
standards in a global business environment. It covers
comparative accounting systems, accounting for changing
prices, foreign currency, financial reporting and disclosure
issues, managerial accounting and control of multinationals.
426 Accounting and Reporting Requirements of Small
Business (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 300. Theory, methodology, and practice of
establishing, accounting for, and reporting in the small
business; emphasis on financing and establishing basic
accounting systems and reporting requirements of creditors
and taxing authorities.
427 Governmental and Institutional Accounting (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 320B and 325. Principles and problems of
fund accounting for governments and nonprofit institutions;
budgets, revenues, expenditures, tax levies, appropriations,
general fund, special funds, and financial reports; separate
treatment of local, state, and federal government agencies.
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428A Internal Auditing I (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 325 and 424A Introduction to internal
auditing, internal control, audit evidence, and the internal
auditing process.
428B Internal Auditing II (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 428A. Introduction to internal auditing
techniques and applications; covers a variety of technical
auditing skills such as audit sampling, quantitative methods,
and fraud auditing.
433 Financial Planning and Control (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 300 or 322; FIN 303. Principles and
techniques involved in budget formulation, enactment, and
administration; relation of budget practices to scientific
management in business; budget reports for analysis and
control.
435 Forensic Accounting (4)
Recommended Prerequisite: ACCT 424B or equivalent course.
The course teaches the nature of forensic accounting, financial
statement fraud and misappropriation of assets - detection,
investigation, and prevention. The course develops
professional skills necessary to investigate, detect and prevent
fraud. NOTE: Course restricted to Undergraduate Students
only.
454 Special Topics in Accounting (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific prerequisite. In-depth presentation and analyses of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects.
495 Case Studies in Accounting (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 325, 424A, minimum of 8 units of
accounting elective courses. Culminating assessment course
for accounting students; teaches students how to apply the
knowledge and skills they have learned in previous courses in
solving real world case problems. Restricted to undergraduate
students only.
Graduate Level Courses (ACCT)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements subject to limits established by department and approval of graduate
adviser.
Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500-
level courses.
500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
Accounting concepts and tools for business organizations;
covers the accounting model, financial statements analysis,
cost control and behavior, pricing, budgeting, and systems
design. Some sections may be technologically mediated.
520 Management Accounting Theory (4)
Management control theory; covers design of various types of
responsibility centers, strategies and strategic planning,
performance measurement and management compensation
from an accounting perspective.
521A Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 321. Statutes, regulations, administrative
rulings, and court decisions relating to federal and California
income taxes of partnerships and corporations; procedural
problems, tax management and planning; tax shelters.
Independent research in corporation and partnership taxation.
522 Seminar: Current Topics in Financial Reporting (4)
Objectives of financial statements, efficient capital markets,
setting accounting policy, using accounting data, processing
human information.
523 Seminar: Public Accounting (4)
Historical development of professions, audit function in relation
to ethical and legal considerations, trends in new services for
clients, the CPA firm, multinational practice, signposts of the
future.
524A Accounting Information Systems (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 320B. Study of accounting information
systems and internal controls; provides the tools necessary to
understand and evaluate accounting information systems.
Independent research in accounting information systems.
524B Auditing (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 424A or 524A. Auditing concepts and
practices involved in financial auditing, review and assurance
services; emphasis on auditing of financial statements by
professional accountants in public practice (CPAs).
Independent research in auditing.
525 Seminar: International Accounting (4)
Selected analytical and policy issues underlying current
developments in international accounting.
526 Seminar: Financial Accounting Theory (4)
Advanced analytical concepts implicit in contemporary
accounting practice; current developments in accounting
techniques; specific applications to major aspects of financial
statements.
530 Seminar: Advanced Cost and Managerial Accounting
(4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 520. Selected analytical and policy issues
underlying current developments in standards and techniques;
application of advanced concepts to profit and nonprofit
organizations.
535 Forensic Accounting (4)
Recommended Prerequisite: ACCT 424B or ACCT 524B; or
equivalent course. The course teaches the nature of forensic
accounting, financial statement fraud and misappropriation of
assets - detection, investigation, and prevention. The course
develops professional skills necessary to investigate, detect,
and prevent fraud through extensive case studies and research
projects. Independent research in forensic accounting.
554 Special Topics in Accounting (4)
Current topics of special interest in accounting as announced
in Schedule of Classes. In-depth presentations and analyses of
topics significant to contemporary
business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects.
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585 Seminar: Tax Theory and Business Applications (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 421A or 521A. Tax concepts and judicial
doctrines inherent in federal tax law; effects of taxation of
business organization, capital structure, policies, and
operation.
586 Seminar: Tax Research and Practice (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 421A or 521A. Methodology of
researching complex tax problems; tax planning; scope of
activity, responsibility, and ethics of accountant in tax field.
587 Seminar: Taxation of Corporations and
Shareholders (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 421A or 521A. Statutory, regulatory, and
case material applicable to corporation tax including formation,
stock redemptions, and liquidations; stock dividends and
preferred stock bail outs; elections under subchapters;
personal holding companies, accumulated earning tax;
collapsible corporations.
595 Case Studies in Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 424A or 524A. How to apply the
knowledge and skills learned in previous courses to solve real
world case problems. Independent research in accounting
case studies.
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Department of
Anthropology
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C4068
Phone: (323) 343-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/anthro/
The Department of Anthropology offers a wide range of courses in the biological origins and variation of humankind, the
archaeological record, and particularly, the comparative study of contemporary cultures. The department offers courses that support
programs in the social, behavioral, and life sciences. In addition to preparing students for advanced study or a professional career
in anthropology, the degree provides a broad liberal education appropriate to careers in business, law, medicine, government
service, and teaching.
The Faculty
Professors: ChorSwang Ngin (Chair).
Associate Professors: Raquel Ackerman, James Brady (Associate Chair), Elizabeth Miller.
Assistant Professors: Beth Baker-Cristales, Kate Sullivan.
Emeriti: Robert H. Ewald, Norman Klein, Catherine Martin, Patricia Martz, Arthur H. Niehoff, Jon L. Olson, Elliott Oring, Fred M.
Reinman, Mary Elizabeth Shutler, Jeannette R. Witucki.
Undergraduate Programs in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology is available for
those who seek a liberal arts education or who wish to prepare
for advanced study and research.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Anthropology is 180 units, of which 66 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Departmental Honors Program
The Department of Anthropology offers an honors program for
students who have completed at least 16 upper division units in
anthropology, who have a minimum 3.25 grade point average
in all anthropology courses, and who possess a minimum 3.0
grade point average in all college work. Application to the
program is made by written petition.
The program is designed to introduce superior students to
intensive research experience in anthropology and related
fields, as well as to more sophisticated and thorough study of
anthropological theory in relevant subareas of the discipline.
Honor students are permitted to depart from the normal major
program in various ways to broaden and enrich their
curriculum.
Honor students plan their programs in consultation with an
honors adviser. Students enroll during each of their final three
quarters in ANTH 396, and submit a written thesis to the
departmental honors committee. Diplomas and transcripts of
honors program graduates are designated: “Graduated with
Departmental Honors in Anthropology.”
Requirements for the Major (66 units)
The major requires 66 units in anthropology, of which 8 are in
lower division and 58 are in upper division courses.
Foreign Language Requirement
In addition to the 66 units, students must include 12 units of a
modern foreign language in their lower division program or
offer proof of successful completion of three years of modern
language study in high school as an acceptable equivalent. An
additional acceptable equivalent can be the successful
completion of three upper division courses in linguistics, ANTH
470/ENGL 403; ANTH 471/ENGL 400; and ANTH 472.
Upper Division Writing Requirement
To satisfy this university requirement, students must take
ANTH 481.
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
ANTH 260 Physical Anthropology (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
ANTH 361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
ANTH 430 Social Organization (4)
ANTH 497 History of Ethnological Theory (4)
Electives (30 units)
Select two from following Area courses (8 units):
ANTH 401, 404, 406, 407, 408, 410, 413, 414
Select one from following Archaeology courses (4 units):
ANTH 421, 423, 425
Select one from following Methods courses (6 units):
ANTH 424, 464, 480, 485
Select one from following Cultural courses (4 units):
ANTH 432, 434, 435, 437, 445
Select one from following Physical courses (4 units):
ANTH 460, 462, 463
Select one from following Linguistics courses (4 units):
ANTH 470/ENGL 403 or ANTH 471/ENGL 400
Additional Electives (16 units) must be selected from 400 level
courses.
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Select additional 400 level courses in anthropology to complete
upper division minimum of 58 units.
Beyond this minimum, students are encouraged to add
elective courses from other disciplines, in consultation with
major advisers.
Minor in Anthropology
A minor in Anthropology is available for students majoring in
other fields. A total of 28 units in anthropology, of which 8 units
are in lower division courses and 20 units are in upper division
courses, is required.
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
ANTH 260 Physical Anthropology (4)
Upper Division Electives (20 units)
Select two from following (8 units):
ANTH 401, 404, 406, 407, 408, 410, 413, 414, 421, 425
Select one from following (4 units)
ANTH 430, 497
Select two from following (8 units):
ANTH 361, 427, 432, 435, 437, 443, 444, 445, 460, 462, 463,
470, 471
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs in Anthropology
Master of Arts Degree
The objective of the M.A. degree in Anthropology is to prepare
students for professional level employment in industry and
government, teaching positions in community colleges, or
advanced study towards the PhD. degree. The program has
four options: General Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociocultural
Anthropology, and Forensic Anthropology. The General
Anthropology option prepares students in the traditional areas
of anthropology: culture theory, ethnography, archaeology,
linguistics, and physical anthropology. The Archaeology option
prepares students for careers in archaeology or cultural
resource management. The Forensic Anthropology option
prepares students for careers in forensic anthropology or other
aspects of law enforcement. The Sociocultural option prepares
students for careers in cultural anthropology or ethnography.
Admission to the Program
With the exception of the Forensic Anthropology option,
applicants must have a baccalaureate in anthropology and a
2.75 grade point average in the last 90-quarter units attempted
or a B (3.0) grade point average in anthropology courses.
Those whose undergraduate major was not anthropology must
complete 20-32 units in anthropology, including ANTH 497,
with a B average. Students' actual number of units required is
determined by advisement during their first quarter of
postbaccalaureate study.
Forensic Anthropology applicants must have a baccalaureate
in Anthropology and a 3.0 grade point average in the last 90-
quarter units attempted, and a 3.0 grade point average in
anthropology courses. Those whose undergraduate major was
not anthropology must complete 20-32 units in anthropology
with a B average. Students’ actual number of units required is
determined by advisement during their first quarter of
postbaccalaureate study.
Students are accepted into the Anthropology program for the
fall, winter and spring quarters. Students must notify the
department of their intent to seek admission to the
Archaeology, Forensic, or Sociocultural option at the time of
their application.
The Forensic Anthropology option requires that students apply
to both, the University and to the Department of Anthropology.
Students must have minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 Quarter
College units taken and submit a separate application form
(available from the department) to the Department of
Anthropology that includes, a statement of purpose, two letters
of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts from all colleges
and universities attended. A telephone or personal interview is
also required. Complete applications must be submitted to the
Department of Anthropology by April 10 for fall admission, by
August 10 for winter admission and by November 10 for spring
admission. Applicants will be notified within two months
following he appropriate deadline as to whether or not they are
accepted. Because Forensic Anthropology courses are offered
in sequence beginning with the fall quarter, students are
strongly encouraged to apply for fall admission.
Requirements for the Degree (45-51 units)
A total of 45 - 51 units is required, with at least 23-26 units in
500-level courses, as specified by each option. All students
must have a reading or speaking knowledge of a relevant
research language or demonstrate proficiency in linguistic
analysis or in statistics. Students must satisfy this requirement
before they may attempt the comprehensive examination or
submit a thesis proposal. Language proficiency is
demonstrated by passing a foreign language reading
examination administered by the department of Modern
Languages and Literatures. Statistics proficiency is
demonstrated by a B or higher grade in POLS 580, PSY 414,
SOC 410, or CRIM 512. Students must complete either the
comprehensive examination or a thesis prior to graduation, as
required under the individual options presented below.
Students also must fulfill all university requirements including
the graduation writing assessment requirement (GWAR)
General Anthropology Option (45 units)
A total of 45 units are required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (16 units)
ANTH 510AB Seminar: Anthropological Theory and
Analysis (4, 4)
ANTH 520 Seminar: Archaeology (4)
ANTH 560 Seminar: Physical Anthropology (4))
Grade B or better required for continuance in program
Electives (23–29 units)
Select from 400 and 500-level anthropology courses, including
at least two different 500-level courses. A maximum of 8 units
in a related field may be included with prior adviser consent.
Total must include 6 units of ANTH 599 along with 23 units of
electives if thesis option is selected. Total must include 29 units
of electives if comprehensive exam option is selected.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 6 units)
ANTH 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ANTH 599 Thesis (6)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (ANTH
596) should expect to take it no earlier than the quarter they
complete all course work on their program and must comply
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with college and department requirements. Examinations are
required in culture theory and two of the following areas:
archaeology, ethnography, linguistics, and physical
anthropology. Students who propose to write a thesis must
have completed 24 units in their Master of Arts degree program
as well as ANTH 481 and ANTH 510AB. Students who are
approved to write a thesis must have successive enrollments in
ANTH 599 for a total of 6 units.
Archaeology Option (50 units)
A total of 50 units are required, with at least 25 in 500-level
courses.
Required courses (32 units)
ANTH 424 Archaeological Field Research Techniques
(6)
ANTH 427 Cultural Resource Management (4)
ANTH 510AB Seminar: Anthropological Theory and
Analysis (4, 4)
ANTH 520 Seminar: Archaeology (4)
ANTH 560 Seminar: Physical Anthropology (4)
ANTH 485 Archaeological Analysis (6)
Electives (12 -18 units)
Select from 400 and 500-level Anthropology courses including
at least 3 500-level courses.
A maximum of 8 units in a related field may be included with
prior advisor consent. Total must include 6 units of ANTH 599
along with 12 units of electives if thesis option is selected. Total
must include 18 units of electives if comprehensive exam
option is selected.
Comprehensive examination or Thesis (0, 6 units)
ANTH 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ANTH 599 Thesis (6)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (ANTH
596) should expect to take it no earlier than the quarter they
complete all course work on their program and must comply
with college and department requirements. Examinations are
required in culture theory, archaeology and one of the following
areas: ethnography, linguistics, physical anthropology.
Students who propose to write a thesis must have completed
24 units in their Master of Arts degree program as well as
ANTH 481 and ANTH 510AB. Students who are approved to
write a thesis must have successive enrollments in ANTH 599
for a total of 6 units.
Forensic Anthropology Option (49 units
minimum)
A minimum of 49 units is required, with at least 25 in 500-level
courses.
Required courses (35-38 units)
ANTH 424 Archaeological Research Techniques (6)
ANTH 459 Human Osteology (4)
ANTH 463 Forensic Anthropology (4)
ANTH 510A Seminar: Anthropological Theory and
Analysis (4)
ANTH 520 Seminar: Archaeology (4)
ANTH 560 Seminar: Physical Anthropology (4)
ANTH 563 Advanced Forensic Anthropology (4)
ANTH 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
CRIM 557 Forensic Pathology (4)
Electives (8 units)
CRIM 409 Forensic Science (4)
CRIM 411 Interpretation of Evidence in the Courtroom
(4)
CRIM 412 Crime Scene Management (4)
CRIM 512 Quantitative Applications (4)
Thesis (6 units)
ANTH 599 Thesis (6)
Students must have completed 24 units in their Master of Arts
degree program and ANTH 510A before submitting a thesis
proposal. Students who are approved to write a thesis must
have successive enrollments in ANTH 599 for a total of 6 units.
Sociocultural Anthropology Option (51
units)
A total of 51 units is required, with at least 26 in 500-level
courses.
Required courses (33 units)
ANTH 481 Academic Writing and Publishing (4)
ANTH 501 Seminar: Ethnography (4)
ANTH 510AB Seminar: Anthropological Theory and
Analysis (4, 4)
ANTH 520 Seminar: Archaeology (4)
ANTH 560 Seminar: Physical, Anthropology (4)
ANTH 580 Methods in Ethnography (5)
ANTH 594 Seminar: Problems in Cultural,
Anthropology (4)
Electives (12-18 units)
No more than eight (8) units may be taken from the following:
ANTH 404 Peoples of South America (4)
ANTH 406 Indians of North America (4)
ANTH 407 Indians of California (4)
ANTH 410 Peoples of the Pacific (4)
ANTH 413 Peoples of Africa (4)
ANTH 414 Peoples of Asia (4)
ANTH 415 Asian American Communities in Southern
California (4)
The remainder of electives may be taken from the following:
ANTH 433 Urban Anthropology (4)
ANTH 434 Globalization and Cultural Change (4)
ANTH 437 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
ANTH 472 Linguistic Analysis (4)
ANTH 530 Seminar: Social Organization (4)
ANTH 570 Seminar: Language and Culture (4)
A maximum of eight (8) units in a related field maybe included
with prior advisor consent. Total must include 6 units of ANTH
599 along with 12 units of electives if thesis option is selected.
Total must include 18 units of electives if comprehensive exam
option is selected.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 6 units)
ANTH 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ANTH 599 Thesis (6)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (ANTH
596) should expect to take it no earlier than the quarter they
complete all course work on their program and must comply
with college and department requirements. Examinations are
required in culture theory, ethnography and one of the following
areas: archaeology, linguistics, physical anthropology.
Students who propose to write a thesis must have completed
24 units in their Master of Arts degree program as well as
ANTH 481 and ANTH 510 AB. Students who are approved to
write a thesis must have successive enrollments in ANTH 599
for a total of 6 units.
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List of Courses (ANTH) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
230 Language and Society (4)
(also listed as ENGL 230)
An introduction to linguistics as a social science. Exploration of
the relationship of language to a variety of social issues
including race, class, and gender. GE D
245 Introduction to Folk Literature (4)
(also listed as ENGL 245)
An introduction to the genres of folk literature; their
composition, structure, style, performance, cultural contexts,
and their contribution to written literature. GE C1
250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
Exploration of the concept of culture, and its application to such
topics as communication, political and economic systems,
marriage and family, sex roles, and religion and their relevance
to modern life. CAN ANTH 4 GE D
260 Physical Anthropology (4)
Evolution of the human species and our place in nature,
emphasizing evolutionary theory, genetics, primate behavior
and the fossil record. CAN ANTH 2 GE B3
265 The Cultural Animal (4)
Exploration of the human biocultural experience. Perspectives
on the human primate inheritance in the formation of cultural
behavior and cultural organizations. GE E
270 Introduction to Archaeology (4)
Introduction to world prehistory, examination of basic
archaeological concepts, investigation of extinct cultures.
CAN ANTH 6
Upper Division Courses
300 Evolutionary Perspectives on Emotions (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Scientific explanations of primate
behavior are used as a model for understanding the evolution
of human behavior and emotions. GE Theme E
310 Evolutionary Perspectives on Gender (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Evolutionary perspectives on gender
differences in emotions, behavior, and sexuality, utilizing data
from primate studies, the brain, and human evolution.
GE Theme C
315 Evolutionary Perspectives on Violence (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Scientific studies of evolutionary theory,
primate behavior, and the brain are used as a way of
understanding the expression and evolution of violence and
aggression in humans. GE Theme B
325 The Anthropology of Aging: a Bio-Physiological
Approach (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Examination of the biological,
physiological and behavioral concomitants to aging; application
of physical and biological anthropological concepts and
knowledge to an understanding of the maturation process.
335 Maturity and Aging in Crosscultural Perspective (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. A cross-cultural examination of the
cultural, social, and psychological aspects of aging and the
roles of adults and the elderly in society. GE Theme F
338 Gender Roles in Crosscultural Perspectives (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Cross-cultural comparison of gender role
differences and statuses of men and women, past and present,
among traditional and contemporary populations worldwide.
GE Theme C
355 Cultural Evolution and Ancient Civilizations (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Organization and development of human
cultural and social systems. This course includes critical
examinations of evolutionary theories, and case studies of
complex societies of the old and new worlds.
GE Theme I
361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Evaluation of cultural and environmental
influences upon composition and distribution of human
populations; consideration of the genetic basis for human
variation and biological validity of race concept.
GE Theme H
385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
(also listed as PHIL 385)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Exploration of issues of diversity and
justice through examination of popularized accounts of
scientific research into human difference; topics include I.Q.
testing and race, “innate” gender differences, and sexuality.
GE Theme H
396 Honors Thesis (1–3)
Prerequisite: Admission to honors program in Anthropology.
Preparation of an honors thesis, under supervision of an
adviser, acceptable to departmental honors committee. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by
department and approval of graduate adviser: ANTH 497
401 Comparative Cultures (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Principal culture types and their
geographical distribution, application of cultural data to
ethnological problems.
404 Peoples of South America (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Prehistoric, historic, and
contemporary cultures of South America, with emphasis on
sociological and ethnological principles of analysis and
comparison.
406 Indians of North America (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Native peoples of North America
north of Mexico, their origins, culture change after contact with
Europeans.
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407 Indians of California (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Native peoples of California, their
origins, languages, and cultures.
408 Peasant Cultures of Middle America (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Pre-Spanish civilizations of Mexico
and Central America, the conquest and colonial backgrounds
of present-day peoples, contemporary societies and cultures of
the area.
410 Peoples of the Pacific (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Island peoples of Polynesia,
Melanesia, and Micronesia, migration theories, contemporary
social and political systems, European contacts and culture
change.
413 Peoples of Africa (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Historical and cultural backgrounds
of traditional and contemporary societies of Africa south of the
Sahara, Western and Asian influences, problems of social,
economic, and political development.
414 Peoples of Asia (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Peoples and cultures of Asia;
interrelationships of contemporary groups and dynamics of
culture change. Emphasis alternates among four areas:
Japan and Korea; South Asia; Southeast Asia; China. May
be repeated until all areas of emphasis are covered.
415 Asian American Communities in Southern California
(4) (also listed as AAAS 415)
The course examines the Asian American enclaves and
communities in Southern California by exploring culture,
ethnicity, solidarity, political economy, and resistance in their
creation and maintenance of communities. Service learning
option available.
421 Archaeology of North America (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Early peopling of North America and
development of prehistoric cultures in New World north of
Mexican high culture area.
423 Material Culture (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. The analysis and interpretation of
utilitarian and non-utilitarian artifacts in early and contemporary
cultures.
424 Archaeological Research Techniques (6)
Prerequisites: ANTH 270 or 407 or 421; instructor consent.
Instruction in recovery and interpretation of archaeological
data. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory and field work 6 hours. May
be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
425 Archaeology of the Old World (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Growth of culture from its earliest
beginnings to emergence of great civilizations, utilizing
concepts, methods, and data of archaeology.
427 Cultural Resources Management (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 270, or 250, or 260. Introduction to the
concepts, goals, procedures and legislative basis of cultural
resource management and historic preservation. Includes
consideration of environmental impacts to archaeological,
historic, ethnic and Native American values.
428 Civilizations of Western Mesoamerica (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250 or ANTH 270 or consent of the
instructor. This course covers Mesoamerican civilization,
focusing particularly on the high cultures of Mexico (Olmec,
Teotihuacan, Toltec, Aztec, cultures of Oaxaca) and traces ten
millennia of development as revealed by archaeology.
429 Maya Civilization (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250 or ANTH 270 or consent of the
instructor. This course covers Maya civilization as revealed by
archaeology. Lowland and Highland cultures are studied, with
emphasis on social, political, economic, religious systems, as
well as aesthetic and intellectual achievements.
430 Social Organization (4)
Prerequisites: ANTH 250 or 401 or SOC 414 or 444;
instructor consent. Systems of kinship and marriage, with
reference to social control, religion, law, politics, and economic
organization.
432 Anthropology of Wealth and Power (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Theoretical perspectives and
comparative ethnographic analyses of political-economic
systems of preindustrial societies ranging from bands through
contemporary peasantry.
433 Urban Anthropology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Introduction to urban anthropology,
including its history, methods of research, and major schools of
thought, highlighting the structuring of urban space and social
relations in cities around the world.
434 Globalization and Cultural Change (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Anthropological theory and practice
in the changing social, economic, and cultural conditions of the
twenty-first century.
435 Culture and the Individual (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Exploration of conformity and
deviance in society through the comparative study of
personality formation in different cultural and subcultural
settings.
436 Ethnicity and Nationalism (4).........................................
Prerequisite: ANTH 250 or consent of the instructor. This
course explores the origins and spread of nationalism, the
national-state, and ethnicity as primary forces in the
construction of social identities in the modern world.
437 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Investigation of the domain of the
sacred and supernatural in both technologically primitive and
advanced societies. Emphasis on magic, witchcraft, taboo,
myth, ritual, belief systems, and religious symbols.
440 Applied Anthropology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250 or consent of the instructor. This
course covers the history and practice of applied cultural
anthropology, including methods and ethics of applied
anthropology and careers in applied anthropology.
443 Anthropology and Education (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Education in crosscultural
perspective; application of anthropological concepts and
knowledge to understanding of educative process.
444 Medical Anthropology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250 or SOC 201 or 202. Health in
sociocultural perspective; applying anthropological concepts
and knowledge to an understanding of health.
445 Myth and Folklore (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Basic forms of folklore including
myth, legend, tale, song, and custom in cultural context, with
attention to their origin, transmission, performance, function,
and meaning.
446 Anthropological Film (6)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Survey of films and approaches to
film making in anthropology; methods of presenting data and
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theoretical analysis in film; practice in using film and videotape
in field research. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units
with consent of instructor. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 6
hours......
447 Anthropology of Media (4) ........................................
Prerequisite: ANTH 250 or consent of the instructor.
Introduction to media produced by Indigenous peoples, non-
western local communities and grassroots activists, and
exploration of the analytical frameworks used in anthropology
for studying representational practices, subaltern transnational
politics and media, global media culture, and cybersocieties.
450 Culture and Innovation (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. The creative experience and its
cultural parameters; effect of culture in structuring the
innovative process; emphasis on forces that initiate, direct,
and impede the course of creative effort.
454L,P Special Topics in Anthropology (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Topics of special
interest in anthropology, as announced in Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
459 Human Osteology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 260 or BIOL 101 or 200A or consent of
instructor. Introduction to the human skeleton and laboratory
analysis of bone. Analyzing skeletal remains, determining age,
sex, race, stature, pathology. Discussing human osteology in
an anthropological context. Lecture 2 hours, Lab 4 hours.
460 Human Evolution (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 260. Critical examination of fossil
evidence for human evolution considering importance of
cultural evolution. Emphasizes recent discoveries and
controversial theories surrounding them.
462 Human Ecology and Adaptation (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 260. Comparative study of the
adaptations of diverse human populations to their
environments.
463 Forensic Anthropology (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor approval.
Introduction to forensic anthropology, techniques for recovery
of skeletonized remains, analyzing skeletal remains, time since
death, special techniques including DNA, facial reconstruction
and photo superimposition, legal aspects of forensic
anthropology.
464 Methods and Techniques of Physical Anthropology
(6)
Prerequisites: ANTH 260, instructor consent. Methods of data
gathering and analysis in physical anthropology, including
consideration of practical problems in field research and
advantages and limitations of various field and laboratory
techniques. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 6 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
466 Paleopathology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 260 or BIOL 200A or BIOL 200B or
permission of instructor. Examination of skeletal disease in
archaeological populations, the impact of infectious disease on
political and social systems and the intersection between
modern medical anthropology and the study of ancient
remains.
470 Language and Culture (4)
(also listed as ENGL 403)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Nature, origin, and evolution of
language; survey of approaches and studies illustrating
variations in the relation of habitual thought and behavior to
language.
471 Introduction to Linguistics (4)
(also listed as ENGL 400)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Descriptive and
historical study of language; problems of data collection and
techniques of analysis, linguistic structure, language
classification, language families of the world, language in its
sociocultural setting.
472 Linguistic Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: ANTH 471 (may be taken concurrently); 250
recommended. A problems course in anthropological
techniques of phonemic and morphemic analysis; close
reading of technical, descriptive literature; survey of
phonological and grammatical systems of non-Indo-European
languages.
480 Anthropological Methods and Techniques (6)
Prerequisites: ANTH 250; instructor consent. Introduction to
methodology of anthropological research, including methods of
ethnographic investigation, ethnological analysis, and logical
processes of problem-solving. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory and
field work 6 hours.
481 Academic Writing and Publishing (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing, satisfactory
completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
(GWAR). Introduction to conceptualizing, writing, revising, and
publishing academic essays, books, and reviews in the social
sciences.
485 Archaeological Analysis (6)
Prerequisites: ANTH 421 or 424 and consent of instructor.
Introduction to the basic concepts, principles, goals, and
methodologies of archaeological analysis and interpretation.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit. Lecture 4
hours, laboratory 6 hours.
497 History of Ethnological Theory (4)
Prerequisites: 16 units of anthropology and/or sociology, as
approved by instructor. Historical survey and analysis of major
schools of anthropological thought.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–8)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration,
progress meetings held regularly, and final report submitted.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
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Graduate Level Courses (ANTH)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by department and
approval of graduate adviser: ANTH 497
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
501 Seminar: Ethnography (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in a social science major,
instructor consent. Selected topics in major world areas, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit to maximum of 8 units for different areas.
510AB Seminar: Anthropological Theory and Analysis
(4, 4)
Advanced consideration of problems involved in application
of anthropological theory to cultural data; limitations of
contemporary analytical methods.
520 Seminar: Archaeology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 421, 424, or 425. Archaeological theory,
method, and relationship of archaeological materials to
central problems of anthropology. May be repeated once for
credit.
530 Seminar: Social Organization (4)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate standing in anthropology.
Problems and theories of contemporary social anthropology.
May be repeated once for credit.
560 Seminar: Physical Anthropology (4)
Prerequisite ANTH 361 or 462. Problems and theories of
contemporary physical anthropology. May be repeated once
for credit.
563 Advanced Forensic Anthropology (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and ANTH 459 and ANTH
463 and/or instructor approval. Advanced topics in forensic
anthropology, including recovery techniques, analyzing
skeletal remains, time since death, special techniques, facial
reconstruction and photo superimposition, legal aspects of
forensic anthropology. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
564 Forensic Osteology (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 459, 463 and 563 or consent of
instructor. Advanced forensic anthropological study of human
skeletal system, including identification of skeletal fragments,
preparation and curation of human remains and relevant
federal and California laws pertaining to human remains.
Lecture 2 hours, Activity 4 hours.
570 Seminar: Language and Culture (4)
Prerequisite: Sixteen units of ANTH courses, including 470
or 471. Advanced study of concepts of language and culture;
use of linguistic data and methods in anthropology;
relationships between linguistic and nonlinguistic behavior;
linguistic models. May be repeated for credit.
580 Methods in Ethnography (5)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate standing in anthropology.
Advanced principles and methods concerned with
ethnographic field work; techniques of gathering, reporting,
and interpreting field data relating to research problems and
design. May be repeated once for credit. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory and field work 6 hours.
594 Seminar: Problems in Cultural Anthropology (4)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate standing in anthropology.
Problems and theories of contemporary cultural
anthropology. May be repeated once for credit.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Master’s Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of
8 units.
599 Thesis (1–3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of thesis proposal
prior to registration, completion of 24 units in their Master of
Arts degree program as well as ANTH 481 and ANTH
510AB. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must be
repeated to total of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Division of
Applied and Advanced Studies in
Education
Charter College of Education
Chogollah Maroufi, Chair
King Hall C2098
Phone: (323) 343-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/index_aase.htm
Program advisement:
The Charter College of Education’s Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education offers advisement for master’s degree
programs in Educational Administration, Educational Foundations, Computer Education and Technology Leadership, New Media
Design and Production, Research and Evaluation, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Although the division
offers coursework to meet basic and advanced credential requirements, faculty do not plan programs or advise for credentials.
Degrees Offered:
M.A. in Educational Administration, M.A. Degree in Education; Options in: Computer Education and Technology Leadership,
Educational Foundations, New Media Design and Production, Research and Evaluation; M.A. in Teaching Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL); B.A. in Urban Learning. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia
that enables students to develop interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
Certificates Offered:
Computer Application in Schools; English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL)
Credential Offered
Administrative Services
The Faculty
Professors: Lawson Bush V, Stephanie Evans, Anne L. Hafner, Lia D. Kamhi-Stein, Lori Kim, Antony J. Kunnan, Chogollah
Maroufi (Chair), Penelope Semrau, Simeon P. Slovacek, Marguerite Ann Snow .
Associate Professors: Adelaide Doyle-Nichols, Anthony Hernandez, Deborah M. Oh, Carlos Tejeda.
Assistant Professors: Lois N. Andre-Bechely, Pearl Chen, Manisha Javeri, Jonah Schlackman, Ann Wood.
Emeriti: Kathryn L. Alesandrini, Webster E. Cotton, Janet Fisher-Hoult, Marilyn W. Greenberg, Fernando A. Hernandez, Lois V.
Johnson, Dorothy L. Keane, Charles F. Leyba, Robert R. Morman, Helen Isabel Nicklin, Lamar Price, Fred Pyrczak, Jr., Patricia
Richard-Amato, Julian B. Roth, Rolando A. Santos, Carleton B. Shay, Patricia Bates Simun, Rolando Santos, Katherine Sistrom,
Elfleda J. Tate, Elizabeth Viau, Edwin Wandt.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban
Learning
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Learning is a blended
elementary subject matter teacher preparation program which
combines courses in teacher preparation with major courses
emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to understanding
urban learning as a social phenomenon. The major is
supported by a depth area in social sciences which focuses on
diversity and a choice of either an education minor to prepare
students to teach in elementary schools or an education
specialist minor for teachers working as interns in special
education settings. Students who complete this degree must
complete a minimum of 186 units to graduate. The
requirements are described below. For additional information
concerning this program, see the catalog section on Basic
Teaching Credentials.
Faculty
Paula Arvedson (Coordinator), Ann Barbour, Margaret D.
Clark, Stephanie Evans, Anne Hafner, Albert Jones, Frances
Kuwahara-Chinn, Pauline Mercado, J. Sabrina Mims, Frederick
L. Uy.
Advisement
Prospective students must attend an orientation session and
meet with an adviser prior to enrolling in any courses.
Students are grouped into cohorts of learning communities to
support a climate conducive to life long professional networks
and academic success.
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Requirements for the Major (180-198 units)
Students who select this major can choose the Blended option
or the Directed Electives option. Students in the Blended
option must complete a total of 198 units to graduate, of which
112 units must be selected in accord with the Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program common core
requirements. In addition, students must complete 86 units,
which consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20
units of required depth area courses, and 46 units of a minor
(either Multiple Subject Teaching or Education Specialist).
Students in the Directed Electives option must complete 180
units to graduate. The Directed Electives option requires
completion of 60 units of General Education at the lower
division, 12 units at the upper division and 6 units of graduation
requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to
Higher Education EDUC 150 or Transition to Cal State L.A.
EDUC 350). It also requires 56 units in the major with the
remaining 46 units as recommended electives for preparation
for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
Students who pass the CSET exam will have the option of
taking other coursework. Students interested in securing a
California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education
Internship Credential should consult the Charter College of
Education section in the Academic Programs, College-Based
and University Wide chapter for the regulations governing all
teaching credential programs.
A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet
the major requirements for the Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Options (Blended and Directed Electives
Options).
Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option (198 units [68 units,
plus 112 Common Core Units])
Common Core Courses (112 units)
University Requirements (2 units)
UNIV 400 Writing Proficiency Exam (0)
EDUC 150 Introduction to the Charter College of
Education (2) or
EDUC 350 Transition to Cal State L.A. and the Charter
College of Education (2)
Note: EDUC 150 or EDUC 350 must be completed within the first
two quarters of enrollment.
Reading, Language and Literature (24 units)
*COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
*ENGL 101 Composition I (4)
ENGL 102 Composition II (4)
ENGL 250 Understanding Literature (4) or
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children’s Literature (4)
Critical Thinking (4 units)
*COMM 176 Argumentation (4) or
*PHIL 160 Critical Thinking (4) or
*PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4) or
*POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political Communication
(4)
Mathematics (12 units)
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School
Teachers (4)
*MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers
(4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary
And Middle School Teachers (4)
*Basic Subjects-All must be completed within the first 45 units
counted towards the baccalaureate degree.
History and Social Sciences (20 units)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
HIST 202A United States Civilization (4)
HIST 488 California (4) or
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
Science (18 units)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
BIOL 181 Life Science Seminar for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary
Teachers (3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
Physical Education and Health (8 units)
KIN 150 Fitness and Wellness in Contemporary
Society (4)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
HS 457 Health Education for Elementary School
Teachers (1)
Human Development (12 units)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV/PSY 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4)
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development (4) or
SOC 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence
(4)
Students who complete the requirements of the common core
and the major will have fulfilled all University and general
education requirements.
Major Courses (20 units)
ULRN 460 Assessment and Learning (4)
ULRN 461 Learning and Critical Thinking (4)
ULRN 462 The Role of Play in Learning (4)
ULRN 463 Literacy and the Urban Community (4)
ULRN 469 Senior Seminar: Reflection,
Assessment and Writing (4)
Social Science Depth Area (20 units)
ICP 481 Intercultural Proficiency in Urban
Environments (4) or
ULRN 464 Contemporary Issues in Knowledge,
Culture and Learning (4)
COUN 400A Lifespan Human Development (4) or
PSY 412A Psychology of Human Development (4)
COUN 484 Conferences with Parents/
Primary Caregivers (4) or
EDEL 467 School/Family/Community Partnerships in
Urban Learning (4) or
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EDSP 416 Working with Families of Young
Handicapped Children (4)
GEOG 377 Urban Issues (4) or
SOC 330 Social Issues in the Urban Setting (4)
ML 300 Language Diversity in Urban America (4) or
PHIL/ANTH 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4) or
PHIL 323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
Required Professional Education Minor
Courses (46 Units)
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units is
prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300 or EDSP 300. See
Catalog, Multiple Subject Credential, for additional
prerequisites. An overall 3.0 GPA must be attained in all
Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in
each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a
multiple subject or special education credential adviser
regarding completion of the degree and other credential
requirements.
Select one of the following minors:
A. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Minor
(46 units)
(For a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
Required Prerequisite Courses (2 units)
EDCI 300 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (2)
Complete the following 34 units:
EDFN 420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban
Learning (2)
(It is recommended that this course be taken during Block One)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
(It is recommended that this course be taken prior to Block Three)
Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
EDCI 402 Introduction to Instructional Design,
Assessment, and Classroom Management
(4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12
units)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
EDEL 403 Directed Teaching: Multiple Subject (10)
EDEL 403C Reflection, Synthesis, and Assessment of
Directed Teaching (2)
B. Education Specialist Minor Requirements
(Eligibility for a Special Education Internship
Credential) (46 units)
Completion of this minor and passage of the CBEST qualify
students to be eligible for an internship credential with
verification of employment from a cooperating school district.
For a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students
must complete the additional credential coursework in their
area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities,
moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health impairments
or visual impairments). Students must consult a special
education adviser for specific program requirements
Complete the following:
EDSP 300 Introduction to Special Education (4)
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Mathematics (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special
Education (5)
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 409 Assessment for Individuals with
Exceptional Needs in Diverse
Educational Settings (4)
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classrooms
(4) or equivalent
EDFN 420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban
Learning (2)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Internship Emphasis Requirement: Electives (8
units)
With approval of a credential adviser, complete 4 units of
appropriate coursework in area of specialization.
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option: Directed Electives
(180 units, of which 102 are in the major)
This option is designed for transfer students and students at
Cal State L.A., who decide after completing a substantial
portion of the regular general education program to seek an
elementary school teaching credential.
The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation option:
Directed Electives requires completion of 60 units of General
Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division
theme and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102
and either the Introduction to Higher Education EDUC 150 or
Transition to Cal State L.A. course, EDUC 350). It also
requires 56 units in the major with the remaining 46 units as
recommended electives for preparation for the California
Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Students who
pass the CSET exam will have the option of taking other
coursework. This option requires a total of 180 units for
completion.
Students in the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option: Directed Electives are subject to the same
General Education requirements for nonteaching majors.
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Major Courses (56 units)
Breath Area (28 units)
ULRN 460 Assessment and Learning (4)
ULRN 461 Learning and Critical Thinking (4)
ULRN 462 The Role of Play in Learning (4)
ULRN 463 Literacy and the Urban Community (4)
ICP 481 Intercultural Proficiency in Urban
Environments (4) or
ULRN 464 Contemporary Issues in Knowledge, Culture
and Learning (4)
COUN 484 Conferences with Parents/Primary
Caregivers (4) or
EDEL 467 School/Family/Community Partnerships in
Urban Learning or
EDSP 416 Working with Families of Young
Handicapped Children (4)
ULRN 469 Senior Seminar: Reflection, Assessment and
Writing (4)
Social Science Depth Area (28 units)
COUN 400A Lifespan Human Development (4) or
PSY 412A Psychology of Human Development (4)
GEOG 377 Urban issues (4) or
SOC 330 Social Issues in the Urban Setting (4)
ML 300 Language Diversity in Urban America (4) or
PHIL/ANTH 385 Measurement of Human Differences (4) or
PHIL 323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
POLS 403 State and Local Government (4) or
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
HIST 488 California (4)
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
HIST 383 Rise of Urban America (4) or
CHS/PAS/AAAS/LAS 408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4)
Directed Electives (46 units)
With advisor approval students select 46 units from the
following courses which are designed to strengthen the
students' preparation for the CSET examination.
Students who have passed one or more subtests of the CSET
may take, with advisor approval, other courses as electives.
Science and Mathematics
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (4)
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Reading, Language and Literature, History and Social
Science
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and
Performing Arts
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3 )
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3) or
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4) or
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development(4)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Educational
Administration
The Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration
offers an Option in Educational Leadership.
Admission to the Program
In addition to general university requirements for admission
to graduate study, applicants to a master’s degree program
must meet the following requirements:
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally' accredited institution of higher education.
• Positive review of application materials and assignment
of permanent advisor.
• A valid California professional teaching credential or
any equivalent credential approved by the California
commission on teacher credentialing.
• A 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units
attempted.
• Two years of successful teaching or service experience
in K-12 schools with a California Professional Teaching
Credential or any equivalent credential approved by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
•
Successful completion of the writing proficiency
examination (WPE) or any equivalent inventory
approved by the university.
•
Three (3) positive recommendation letters, including
one from a practicing school administrator.
• Meeting of admission standards developed by the
division (refer to the current EDAD student handbook).
• Orientation/screening interviews with program faculty.
• A program of study approved by the adviser and
division chair.
Requirements for the Degree (48-52 units)
A minimum of 48 units is required, including at least 23 units
in 500-level courses and an acceptable portfolio presented
through EDAD 590, or a thesis or project. There is a limit on
credit that may be earned in variable-unit courses. See
Restrictions on Credit Earned in Variable Unit Courses in the
Charter College of Education section of the Academic
Programs: College-based and University-wide chapter of
this catalog.
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Residency Requirement--at least 32 quarter units for the
Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration program
must be completed in residence at Cal State LA.
Required Core (28 units):
EDAD 561A Educational Leadership (4)
EDAD 562A Research and Data Assessment (4)
EDAD 563A Pluralism, Collaboration, and Social Justice
(4)
EDAD 564A School Law (4)
EDAD 565A Instructional Leadership (4)
EDAD 566A School Management (4)
EDAD 567A School Finance (4)
Educational Leadership Option (17 units)
Required Courses (17 units)
EDAD 561B Fieldwork in Educational Leadership (2)
EDAD 562B Fieldwork in Research and Data
Assessment (2)
EDAD 563B Fieldwork in Pluralism, Collaboration, and
Social Justice (2)
EDAD 564B Fieldwork in School Law (2)
EDAD 565B Fieldwork in Instructional Leadership (2)
EDAD 566B Fieldwork in School Management (2)
EDAD 567B Fieldwork in School Finance (2)
EDAD 581 Clinical Internship (3)
Portfolio or Thesis or Project (3-7 units)
*EDAD 590 Reflection and Portfolio Assessment (3)
or
EDAD 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDAD 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDAD 599C Thesis or Project (2)
*To be taken during the last quarter of the program.
Master of Arts Degree in Education:
Option in Computer Education and
Technology Leadership
This option prepares educators to assume leadership roles in
the field of computer education. In particular, the program is
designed to prepare computer-using teachers, computer-
based trainers, computer/technology coordinators, and other
school-based technology experts for K-12 schools and other
education and training settings. Note: Teachers who plan to
teach in public California K-12 classrooms or work as school-
level or district-level computer coordinators must obtain a
California teaching credential. For some district-level
technology coordinator positions, a Level I California
Administrative Credential is required.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a minimum 2.75 grade
point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted and must
have completed a course or courses covering computer
literacy and applications in education (EDIT 430 or EDIT
431). Students must make written application to the Charter
College of Education and the Division of Applied and
Advanced Studies in Education.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 or more units is required, with at least 23 units in
500-level courses. A comprehensive examination or a thesis
or project is required. There is a limit on credit that may be
earned in variable-unit courses. See Restriction on Credit
Earned in Variable Unit Courses earlier in this chapter.
Prerequisites:
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4) or
EDIT 431 Advanced Computer Applications in
Education (4)
Required Courses (29 units)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
EDIT 435 Computer Systems in Education (4)
EDIT 451 Survey of Instructional Media and
Technology (4)
EDIT 484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
EDIT 502 Fundamentals of Computer Education (4)
EDIT 556 Technology Leadership in Schools (5)
EDIT 580 Applied Experience in Instructional
Technology (4)
Electives
(9, 16 or more units in Instructional Technology)
Select from the following, depending on the choice of thesis,
project or comprehensive examination—total units in the
program must be 45 or more with 23 units or more at 500-
level.
EDIT 472 World Builders (5)
EDIT 490 Special Topics in Instructional
Technology (2-5)
EDIT 540 Instructional Graphics Design and
Production (5)
EDIT 550 Multimedia Design and Production (5)
EDIT 554 Video Technology in Education (4)
EDIT 557 Computer Assisted and Managed
Instruction (5)
EDIT 560 Internet and the World Wide Web in
Education (4)
EDIT 565 Distance Learning (5)
EDIT 594 Selected Studies in Instructional
Technology (1-5)
Electives Offered in Other Departments
EDAD 545 Seminar: Technology for Instructional and
Organizational Change (3)
EDEL 480 Teaching Problem Solving with LOGO (4)
EDEL 580 Evaluation of Microcomputer Courseware
for Elementary Schools:
Mathematics & Science (2)
EDCI 583 Application of Hypermedia in Instruction (4)
EDSP 508 Computer Applications in Special
Education (4)
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0 or 7 units)
EDFN 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EDFN 599A Thesis* or Project Planning (3) and
EDFN 599B Thesis* or Project (2) and
EDFN 599C Thesis* or Project (2)
*Students who do a thesis are required to take a second course in
educational research methodology such as EDFN 452 (with adviser
approval).
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examination (EDFN 596) during the Fall or Spring Quarter
and must also comply with college and division requirements.
Master of Arts Degree in Education:
Option in Educational Foundations
The Master of Arts degree in Education, Option in
Educational Foundations, offers concentrations in social and
psychological foundations. This interdisciplinary academic
program, which draws on conceptual frameworks and
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methodologies from the humanities, social sciences, and
behavioral sciences, is designed to prepare teachers and
other educational professionals (e.g. psychologists,
counselors, and administrators working in schools,
government, business, or civic agencies) to understand and
respond to the social contexts that give meaning to education
both in and out of schools. It offers coursework in the
educational foundations area and its related disciplines e.g.,
history of education, philosophy of education, educational
sociology, educational psychology and human development.
This coursework provides students with opportunities to
acquire interpretive, normative, and critical perspectives on
education through rigorous study and research experience.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point
average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A minimum of 23 of the 45 units must be in 500-level courses
and at least 23 units must consist of education courses. See
Restrictions on Credit Earned, in Variable Unit Courses
earlier in this chapter.
Required Courses (16 units)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
EDFN 505 Qualitative Research in Education (4)
EDFN 506 Comparative Education (4)
EDFN 507 History of Education (4)
Required in Cognate or Theme Area (8 units)
Select with adviser approval.
Area of Concentration (8 units)
Select eight units from one of the two following areas:
Psychological Foundations
EDFN 510 Advanced Study: Learning Theory and
Education (4)
EDFN 530 Advanced Study in Human Development
(4)
Social Foundations
EDFN 508 Philosophy of Education (4)
EDFN 525 Educational Sociology (4)
EDFN 550 Contemporary Social Theory and Issues in
Urban Education (4)
EDFN 551 Action Research in Education (4)
EDFN 552 Policy Studies in Urban Education (4)
Electives in Education (4–13 units)
Select courses in education with adviser approval.
Electives in Cognate Area (0–10 units)
Select with adviser approval.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0, 7 units)
EDFN 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EDFN 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDFN 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDFN 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Master of Arts in Education: Option in
New Media Design and Production
The New Media Design and Production option prepares
school or industry-based specialists who combine skills in
applying computer technology with advanced video and
multimedia techniques to enhance the learning experience of
students at all levels.
Note: Teachers who plan to teach in public California K-12
classrooms or work as school-level or district-level computer
coordinators must obtain a California teaching credential.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a minimum 2.75 grade
point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted and must
have completed a course or courses covering computer
literacy and applications in education (EDIT 430 or EDIT
431). Students must make written application to the Charter
College of Education and the Division of Applied and
Advanced Studies in Education.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 or more units is required, with at least 23 units in
500-level courses. A comprehensive examination or a thesis
or project is also required. There is a limit on credit that may
be earned in variable-unit courses. See Restriction on Credit
Earned in Variable Unit Courses earlier in this chapter.
Prerequisites
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4) or
EDIT 431 Advanced Computer Applications in
Education (4)
Required Courses (30 units)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
EDIT 451 Survey of Instructional Media and
Technology (4)
EDIT 484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
EDIT 501 Instructional Design of Mediated
Instruction (4)
EDIT 550 Multimedia Design and Production (5)
EDIT 557 Computer Assisted and Managed
Instruction (5)
EDIT 580 Applied Experience in Instructional
Technology (4)
Electives
(8 or 15 or more units in Instructional Technology)
or related fields
Select from the following, depending on the choice of thesis,
project, or comprehensive examination—total units in
program must be 45 or more with 23 units or more at the
500-level.
EDIT 435 Computer Systems in Education (4)
EDIT 472 World Builders (5)
EDIT 490 Special Topics in Instructional
Technology (2-5)
EDIT 540 Instructional Graphics Design and
Production (5)
EDIT 550 Multimedia Design and Production (5)
EDIT 554 Video Technology in Education (4)
EDIT 556 Technology Leadership in Schools (5)
EDIT 560 Internet and the World Wide Web in
Education (4)
EDIT 565 Distance Learning (5)
EDIT 594 Selected Studies in Instructional
Technology (1-4)
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0 or 7 units)
EDFN 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
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EDFN 599A Thesis* or Project Planning (3) and
EDFN 599B Thesis* or Project (2) and
EDFN 599C Thesis* or Project (2)
*Students who do a thesis are required to take a second course in
educational research methodology such as EDFN 452 (with adviser
approval).
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examination (EDFN 596) during the Fall or Spring Quarter
and must comply with College and division requirements.
Masters of Arts Degree in Education:
Master of Arts Degree in Education:
Option in Research and Evaluation
The Option in Research and Evaluation offers candidates the
opportunity to examine theory and practice in educational
research and evaluation; to participate in research or
evaluation projects in school districts, non-profit
organizations or at the university, and to assume leadership
roles in research and evaluation. This program incorporates
a specialization in research and evaluation into an existing
Master's Degree program. The program of study requires the
completion of a minimum of 45-quarter units. The four
quarter program consists of courses in program evaluation,
evaluation of federal and state programs, assessment, and
quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as a
practicum. A concentration in evaluating mathematics and
science programs is available to students who majored or
minored in mathematics or science.
Admission to the Program
In addition to university requirements for admission to
graduate study. Applicants must meet the conditions for
classified graduate standing and satisfy the following criteria;
• have a 3.0 GPA in their last 90 quarter units
• have a bachelors degree
• submit 2 letters of reference
• attend a screening interview with a faculty member
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 or more units is required, with at least 23 units in
500-level courses. A comprehensive examination or a thesis
or project is required. There is a limit on credit that may be
earned in variable-unit courses. See restriction on credit
earned in variable unit courses earlier in this chapter.
Required courses: (32 units)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
ULRN 460 Assessment and Learning (4) or
EDCI 511 Advanced Classroom Assessment in the
Urban School, (4) (also listed as EDFN
511)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Education Research (4)
EDFN 505 Qualitative Research in Education (4)
EDFN 521 Program Evaluation Theory and Design (4)
EDFN 541 Evaluation of State and Federal Programs
(4)
EDFN 594 Selected Studies in Education (4)
EDFN 595 Field Experience in Evaluation (Practicum)
(4)
Electives (5-13 units)
Select 5-13 units from the following lists (electives also
include the math and science concentration as part of the
selection), depending on the choice of thesis, project, or
comprehensive examination-total units in program must be a
minimum of 45 units with 23 units or more at 500-level.
EDFN 551 Action Research in Education (4)
EDFN 552 Policy Studies in Urban Education (4)
EDFN 594 Selected Studies in Education (4)
EDFN 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
PSY 491 Multivariate Statistics (5)
PSY 515 Advanced Statistical Methods in
Psychology (4)
SOC 410 Advanced Statistics (4)
TESL 567B Current Issues in Language Testing (4)
Mathematics and Science Concentration Electives:
EDCI 552 Scientific Processes and Authentic
Assessment (4)
EDCI 584 Learning Theories and Cognitive Science
in Math Education (4)
Comprehensive Exam or Thesis/Project (0, 7 units):
EDFN 596 Comprehensive Exam (0) or
EDFN 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDFN 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDFN 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive exam
(EDFN 596) during the fall or spring quarter and must comply
with college and division requirements.
Master of Arts Degree in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL)
The Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages (MA TESOL) prepares teachers for a
wide variety of positions both in the U.S. and abroad.
Students may select coursework that prepares them for
several career choices, including the following: English as a
Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language
(EFL) instruction in the U.S. or in a non English-speaking
setting abroad; K-12, adult education, or post secondary
settings; and research in Applied Linguistics. The program
emphasizes language acquisition processes, teaching
methodology, linguistics, language testing, research, and
sociocultural influences.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point
average in the last 90 quarter units attempted. Students
must first apply for admission to the University in graduate
standing. Then, they must make formal application to the
Charter College of Education and the TESOL Program. Once
they gain admission to the university with graduate status,
they must consult a faculty adviser for program planning.
Prerequisites
All Students:
• ENGL 401 English Language in America (4) or
TESL 400 Linguistics in Language Education (4)
with grade of B or better.
• One year of college level study in a foreign language or
equivalent.
For Visa Students (in addition):
• Minimum 600 (paper-based or 250 computer-based)
score on TOEFL, with at least 60 on each of the
sections, or 550 score on TOEFL and minimum 5 score
on Test of Written English.
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Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 units in 500-
level courses. A comprehensive examination, or a thesis or
project is also required. There is a limit on credit that may be
earned in variable-unit courses. See Restrictions on Credit
Earned in Variable Unit Courses.
Required Core (32 units)
TESL 560 Theories of Teaching and Learning Second
Languages (4)
ENGL 405 Modern English Grammar (4) or
TESL 561 Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers of
ESL/EFL (4)
TESL 562 Methods for Teaching Second
Languages (4)
TESL 564 Teaching English as a Second Language
for Academic Purposes (4)
TESL 567A Language Testing (4)
TESL 568 Practicum in English as a Second
Language (4)*
TESL 570 Educational Sociolinguistics (4) or
ANTH 470/ENGL 403 Language and Culture (4)
** EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
*May be waived for students with substantial ESL/EFL teaching
experience who successfully demonstrate their teaching
competency (must be certified by a TESOL program faculty
member).
** Students who choose to write a thesis are required to obtain an
adviser’s approval and must take a second course in statistics,
EDFN 452.
Electives
Select remaining units from the following, with adviser
approval:
ANTH 470/ENGL 403
COMD 456
EDCI 453, 549
EDSP 408
EDFN 452
EDIT 430
ENGL 400, 403, 405, 504, 505
TESL 561, 565, 566, 567B*, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573AB*,
574, 575, 597, 598
*May be repeated once for credit with prior approval of a
TESOL adviser.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0, 7 units)
TESL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
TESL 599A** Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
TESL 599B** Thesis or Project (2) and
TESL 599C** Thesis or Project (2)
*Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
(TESL 596) during the Fall or Spring Quarter and must comply with
College and division requirements.
**Students who do a thesis are required to obtain adviser approval
and are required to take a second course in statistics (EDFN 452).
Selection of an appropriate thesis or project topic may allow
students to substitute thesis or project units for other course work
in the program, with adviser approval.
Certificate Programs
Certificate Program in Computer
Applications in Schools
The credit certificate program in Computer Applications in
Schools is designed to prepare teachers to use computers in
their classrooms and to take leadership roles in their schools.
Those who complete the program will be prepared to teach
students about computers; to incorporate computers in their
instruction; to select and modify instructional software; to
evaluate and select hardware; to create multimedia and
hypermedia and to use computers to manage classrooms
and schools. Completion of this credit certificate program
requires 28 units in core and elective courses with a
minimum B (3.0) average. Refer to the Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate Study: General Information chapter of
this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (28 units)
Prerequisite
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom (4)or
EDIT 431 Advanced Computer Applications
in Education (4) or
CS 160 Introduction to Computers (3) and
EDIT 447 Computers in the Classroom (2)
Core (16 units)
EDIT 435 Computer Systems in Education (4)
EDIT 451 Survey of Instructional Media and
Technology (4)
EDIT 484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
EDIT 501 Instructional Design of Mediated Instruction (4)
Electives (12 or more units)
Recommended electives (at least 2 courses must come from
the following list)
EDEL 480, 580, 581
EDCI 583
EDIT 472, 556, 560
EDSP 508
The Following electives are also available
EDIT 490, 540, 550, 554, 557, 565, 580, 594
EDAD 545
Certificate Program in English as a
Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL)
This program is designed to prepare students to teach
English as a second language (ESL) in post-secondary
settings in the U.S. or to teach English as a foreign language
(EFL) abroad. Specifically, the program is designed for (A)
students who hold a master's degree in a discipline other
than ESL or applied linguistics and wish to be certified to
teach ESL in a community college or university and (B)
students who plan to teach EFL abroad.
Admission to the Program
Apply for formal admission to the program through the
Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education.
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Requirements for the Certificate
(minimum 32 units)
In addition to course requirements, a passing grade for UNIV 400,
Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE), is required for issuance of
the certificate. A minimum B (3.0) grade point average is required
in all course work on the program. Refer to the Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate Study chapter of this catalog for general
regulations governing all certificate programs.
Required Courses (32 units)
The following sequence is recommended:
TESL 560 Theories of Teaching and Learning Second
Languages (4)
TESL 561 Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers of
ESL/EFL (4)
TESL 562 Methods for Teaching Second
Languages (4)
TESL 564 Teaching ESL for Academic Purposes (4)
TESL 567A Language Testing (4)
TESL 568 Practicum in English as a Second
Language (4)
TESL 572 ESL/EFL Course, Syllabus, and Materials
Design (4)
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
Optional Electives
Select with adviser approval.
ANTH 470/ENGL 403
COMD 456
EDCI 453, 549
EDFN 452
EDSP 408
Optional Electives
ENGL 400, 403, 405, 504, 505
EDIT 430
TESL 565, 566,567B*, 569,
570,571, 573AB*, 574, 597, 598
* May be repeated once for credit with prior approval of a TESOL
advisor.
Credential Programs
Preliminary Administrative Services
Credential
Regulations, policies, and procedures governing the program
for the Preliminary Administrative Services credential,
available from the division office, were developed in
accordance with guidelines developed by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The program is
based on a set of competencies necessary for successful
performance as a California school administrator.
Admission to the Program
In addition to general university requirements for admission
to graduate study, applicants to the Preliminary
Administrative Services Credential program must meet the
following requirements:
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education.
• A 2.75 grade point average in the last 90-quarter units
attempted.
• Positive review of application materials and assignment
of permanent advisor.
• Two years of successful teaching experience in K-12
schools with a California Professional Teaching
Credential or any equivalent credential approved by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Successful completion of the Writing Proficiency
Examination (WPE) or any equivalent inventory
approved by the university.
• Three (3) positive recommendation letters, including one
from a practicing school administrator.
• Meeting of admission standards developed by the
division (refer to the EDAD student handbook).
• Orientation/screening interviews with program faculty.
A program of study approved by the advisor and division
chair.
Upon completion of the program, receiving division
recommendation and submitting an application and attendant
fees, candidates receive a Certificate of Eligibility for the
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The
certificate authorizes one to seek initial employment as an
administrator, but does not authorize ongoing administrative
service. The certificate of eligibility is converted to the
Preliminary Administrative Services credential upon
confirmation of employment as an administrator for all
administrative and supervisory services from prekindergarten
through grade 12 in California public schools. This credential
is valid for 5 years and must be replaced by a professional
administrative services credential before it expires.
Minimum Credential Requirements (48 units)
The following requirements are subject to change without
notice. Students should consult the division for current
requirements. Minimum requirements for issuance of the
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential include:
• Residency Requirement: At least 32 quarter units for the
Preliminary Administrative Services credential program
must be completed in residence at Cal State LA.
• All courses for completing the credential must be
completed within 7 years.
• Forty-eight units of acceptable postbaccalaureate course
work as listed below.
• Completion of the required courses.
• A passing score on the California Basic Educational
Skills Test (CBEST).
• Three years of successful full-time classroom teaching
experience or equivalent K-12 school experiences that
are approved by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing.
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• Completion and successful presentation of a
professional portfolio.
• A valid California Professional Teaching Credential or
any equivalent credential approved by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Required Courses (48 units)
Recommended Sequence:
EDAD 561A Educational Leadership (4)
EDAD 561B Fieldwork in Educational Leadership (2)
EDAD 562A Research and Data Assessment (4)
EDAD 562B Fieldwork in Research and Data
Assessment (2)
EDAD 563A Pluralism, Collaboration, and Social Justice
(4)
EDAD 563B Fieldwork in Pluralism, Collaboration, and
Social Justice (2)
EDAD 564A School Law (4)
EDAD 564B Fieldwork in School Law (2)
EDAD 565A Instructional Leadership (4)
EDAD 565B Fieldwork in Instructional Leadership (2)
EDAD 566A School Management (4)
EDAD 566B Fieldwork in School Management (2)
EDAD 567A School Finance (4)
EDAD 567B Fieldwork in School Finance (2)
EDAD 581 Clinical Internship (3)
*EDAD 590 Reflection and Portfolio Assessment (3)
*To be taken during the last quarter of the program
Professional Administrative Services
Credential
The purpose of the program is to provide education and
training for new and aspiring administrators. The program is
based on a set of competencies considered necessary for
successful performance as a California school administrator.
The credential licenses holders to perform all administrative
and supervisory services in grades prekindergarten–12 in
California public or private schools.
There are two tracks under this program:
Track 1: CCTC Standards-Based program
Track 2: CCTC Mastery of Performance Assessment
program
Prerequisites:
• A master’s degree.
• A Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services
credential issued under present or prior regulations.
• Passing score on UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency
Examination (WPE) or acceptable alternative by
petition.
• Passing score on California Basic Educational Skills
Test (CBEST); and
• Completion of written examinations and inventories
required by the division.
• At least one year of experience as an administrator if
applying for Track 2.
Track 1: Standards- Based Program
Minimum Credential Requirements (24-36 units)
• Residency Requirement: Students must complete 18
units at Cal State LA within the required courses for the
credential.
• All courses fulfilling the required program for credential
must be competed within 8 years of applying for the
credential;
• Twenty-four to thirty-six units of postbaccalaureate
course work as listed below;
• Satisfaction of all program standards;
• Completion of written examinations and inventories
required by the division;
• A minimum of two years of successful, full-time school
administrative experience in the public schools or in
private schools of equivalent status; and
Written verification from your employing school district, or an
official of the appropriate county office of education, or
successful completion of your program plan.
Required Core (15-19 units)
EDAD 552 Seminar: Instructional and Organizational
Change in Socio-Culturally Diverse
Schools (6)
EDAD 545 Seminar: Technology for Instructional and
Organizational Change (3)
EDCI 535 Instructional Strategies for Teaching
Cultural Awareness (4)
EDSE 590 Teaching in Multicultural Secondary
Classrooms (4)
or
Demonstration of Cross Cultural,
Language
and Academic (CLAD) competencies.
EDAD 594 Development of the Induction Plan (3)
EDAD 595 Seminar: Candidate Assessment (3)
Elective Courses (6-21 units)
EDAD 533 Legal Research in EDAD (3)
EDAD 539 Leadership through Personnel and
Contract Administration (3)
EDAD 543 Advanced Fiscal Management (3)
EDAD 582 Practicum (3, 3, 3) (May be repeated up to
12 units.)
or
120 hours of administrative non-university activities. Other
electives may be selected with the approval of adviser.
Track 2: Mastery of Performance Assessment
Program
Minimum credential requirements (16 units)
• Successful completion of fifteen units of courses as
listed below;
• Satisfaction of all program standards;
• Completion of written examinations and inventories
required by the division;
• A minimum of two years of successful, full-time school
administrative experience in the public schools or in
private schools of equivalent status.
Required core (16 units):
EDAD 596A Reflection and Assessment for Mastery of
Fieldwork Performance Standards (6)
EDAD 596B Portfolio Assessment for Mastery of
Fieldwork Performance Standards (6)
EDAD 598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
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Doctoral Program
Doctor of Education Degree in
Educational Administration and
Leadership
Please note: No new students are being accepted into
this program. A new independent Ed.D. in Educational
Leadership is being proposed. For more information,
please contact the Dean’s Office at (323) 343-4300.
The doctoral program in Educational Administration and
Leadership, offered jointly by the University of California,
Irvine (UCI) and California State University, Los Angeles,
combines the unique resources of the two institutions. The
program is a rigorous, research-based advanced
professional degree which prepares leaders for the K-12,
community college, and other higher education institutions.
The program develops educational leaders who can apply
the critical skills of analysis, inquiry, research and evaluation
to advance educational practice and to contribute to the
study of educational reforms.
Admission to the Program
(a) completion of a Master’s Degree in education or a
related field from an accredited institution of higher
education;
(b) a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or above in
coursework taken for the baccalaureate degree; for
candidates who do not meet this requirement, the
GPA in coursework completed during Master's
Degree study will also be considered;
(c) three outstanding letters of recommendation from
individuals familiar with the applicant's ability to
perform graduate-level work;
(d) submission of scores on the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE)
(e) a personal statement and writing sample; and
(f) an interview with at least one member of the
Program's Joint Graduate Admissions Committee.
Additional admission requirements:
Candidates will be required to (a) meet the general
admissions requirements of the UCI Graduate Division and
(b) be recommended for admission by the Program's Joint
Graduate Admissions Committee that will be composed of
program faculty appointed by the program’s Joint Executive
Committee. Selection of candidates for admission will be
made by the Joint Admissions Committee on the basis of
such standards of excellence and criteria as the following:
Note: There will be no foreign language requirement as a criterion
for admission. Students whose research plans require second
language skills, for example, based on interviews with English
language learners and their family members, will be advised to
develop those skills before beginning dissertation research.
Requirements for the Degree (80 units: 48
CSU units and 32 UCI Units)
A minimum of 80 quarter units is required, including at least
48 units in courses offered by CSULA and 32 units offered by
UCI.
Required Content Core 16 CSU units (24 units are
taken at UCI)
EDAD 601 Seminar: Organizational Theory, Planning
and Application (4)
EDAD 603 Seminar: Philosophy and Ethics of
Educational Leadership (4)
EDAD 605 Seminar: History of Educational
Innovations and Current Educational
Reform Movements (4)
EDAD 607 Seminar: Issues in Educational Policy and
Reform (4)
Required Research Core 12 CSU units (8 units are
taken at UCI)
EDFN 600A Seminar: Field Research Study I (4)
EDFN 600B Seminar: Field Research Study II (4)
EDFN 602 Seminar: Applications to Education of
Social and Psychological Methods (4)
Electives (20 units): (Prior approval of adviser is
required)
A research course or directed reading specific to the
methods required for the Dissertation (4) and 4 elective
courses (16 units)
Dissertation (12 units)
EDAD 699 Doctoral Dissertation (12)
Residence Requirements
Each student will be required to be in residence both at UCI
and at CSULA for at least three quarters (or the semester
equivalent at campuses using a semester calendar). Being in
residence means that the student enrolls in at least 4 units of
study at the campus.
Student Fees
Students will register and pay fees consistent with provisions
of statewide agreements reached between the University of
California and California State University systems. If for the
duration of a single academic term a joint doctoral student
will be enrolled only in courses at UCI or on a CSU campus
participating in the Joint program, it will normally be the case
that the student will register and pay fees at that institution for
that term. All fees are calculated at the UC rate.
Financial Aid and Graduate Support
Student aid and graduate support will be primarily the
responsibility of the home campus. Fellowships or teaching
assistantships will normally be granted to the students by the
home campus. However, research grants might be
administered so as to provide support for participation by
students enrolled in the program having a different home
campus.
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List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Educational Foundations (EDFN)
Upper Division Courses
380 Education and Development in the Third World (4)
(also listed as LAS 380 and PAS 380)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Comparative analysis of the systems
of education in the Third World with particular emphasis to
their educational problems and issues, and their relationship
to economic development and social change.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by
the department and approval of the graduate adviser
413 Psychological Foundations of Education (4)
Psychological research and theory in human learning and
development related to educational processes.
414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
Social issues related to educational processes in the U.S.
420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban Learning (2)
This course provides foundational knowledge in education by
examining cultural, historical, political, philosophical, and
sociological perspectives of schooling.
440 Schooling for a Diverse, Urban Society
Foundational knowledge of education by examination of
cultural, historical, political, philosophical, and sociological
perspectives of schooling; introducing critical, reflective
frameworks for analyzing contemporary American schools;
and focusing on issues impacting diverse, urban families and
school communities.
452 Statistics in Education (4)
Prerequisite: One year of algebra. Introduction to
descriptive and inferential statistics basic to understanding
and conducting educational research, including measures of
central tendency, variability, covariability, sampling theory,
interval estimation, testing statistical hypotheses.
490 Problems in Educational Foundations (2–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique
problems in educational foundations. Specific subjects
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit as subject matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly; final report submitted. May
be repeated for credit.
There is a special fee associated with registering for laboratory
classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule
of Classes
Instructional Technology (EDIT)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the division and
approval of the graduate adviser
Upper Division Courses
300 Demonstration of Technology Competencies (1)
Hands-on demonstration of technology competencies with
computer hardware and software including word processing,
spreadsheets, database managers, desktop publishing,
multimedia, e-mail, the Internet. Overview of CSULA and the
Charter College of Education electronic technology
resources.
420 Human Side of Computers and Information
Technology (4)
Computers and information technology studied as part of the
larger culture through critical analyses and focus on the
human communications, aesthetic, ethical, pedagogical,
social, cultural, cognitive, educational, policy and historical
issues involved. (Cross-listed with COMM 420)
430 Information Technologies in the Classroom (4)
Prerequisites: CS 160 or its equivalent or EDIT 300 and
completion of EDCI 300 or EDSP 300 or graduate standing.
Using computers and electronic media to analyze data,
communication, collaborate, and solve problems in
education; evaluation of electronic media for education;
designing lesions, curricula, and creating learning
environments using electronic media. Using technology in
the assessment process.
431 Advanced Computer Applications in Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 430 or permission of instructor. The use of
advanced computer tools in the K-12 school curriculum.
Seminar 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
435 Computer Systems in Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 430. Computing systems and their uses
in education including computer hardware, operating systems
local area networks, peripherals, and telecommunications
equipment. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
451 Survey of Instructional Media and Technology (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 430. Introduction to the M.A. programs in
instructional technology, careers in instructional technology,
selected learning theories, an introduction to instructional
media design, an introduction to portfolios, and basic
instructional technology software and hardware tools.
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456 Computer Applications in Schools (4)
Computer applications in the areas of learning, teaching, and
instructional management; problem-solving approach to
design, development, and evaluation of computer education
within teaching discipline and grade level. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 2 hours.
472 World Builders (5)
Prerequisite: EDIT 430 or equivalent. Students use
computers to access educational information and post
graphics on the World Wide Web. Students explore future
learning styles and broaden learning structures through the
use of technology.
484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 430. Computer authoring tools and their
uses in developing educational software; hands-on
experience with various authoring tools.
490 Special Topics in Instructional Technology (2–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique
problems and new developments in instructional technology
as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit as subject matter changes.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESL)
400 Linguistics in Language Education (4)
This introductory course examines key sociocultural and
educational issues related to language learning and use and
covers key concepts in linguistics such as phonology,
morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Urban Learning (ULRN)
460 Assessment and Learning (4)
Basic principles and applications of educational assessment.
Topics include learning goals and objectives,
multidimensional assessment strategies, including formal
(e.g., standardized tests) and informal (e.g., rubrics),
measures, use of data to guide instruction, and communicate
results.
461 Learning and Critical Thinking (4)
Perspectives and practices to integrate inquiry, problem-
solving, critical thinking, metacognition, and self-regulation
into urban learning settings. Views of learning, intelligence
and their growth through multiple learning styles are also
examined.
462 The Role of Play in Learning (4)
Dynamics of the role of group and individual play in children’s
learning with a focus on increased understanding of human
development and behavior. Observation for two hours per
week required.
463 Literacy and the Urban Community (4)
Basic concepts of emerging literacy in the urban community:
family literacy, language acquisition, phonemic awareness
and techniques for integrating early reading, writing, listening,
and speaking skills. Field site application through community-
based experiences and service learning. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 2 hours.
464 Contemporary Issues in Knowledge, Culture and
Learning (4)
Theoretical approaches to understanding the construction of
knowledge in and through culture. Contemporary Issues and
problems in a diverse learning community.
469 Senior Seminar: Reflection, Assessment, and
Writing (4 units)
Capstone activities for students in urban teaming major.
Involves papers, reflections, and final project integrating the
outcomes of the teaming experience.
Graduate Level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 500-level courses that are required in
a credential program
Educational Administration (EDAD)
505 Leadership Use of Research Methodology (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with a credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective administrators to acquire knowledge
and skills for the use of information technology to facilitate
education research.
508 Leadership for Organizational Transformation (4)
Prerequisite: EDAD 430. Corequisite: Must be taken with
EDAD 580A concurrently. Theories, research, and practice in
leadership, administrative process redesign, and technology
for organizational transformation. Candidates plan portfolios
that include a plan for professional and academic growth.
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516 Leadership in Current, Social and Political Issues (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective administrators to acquire knowledge
and skills related to social, political, and historical forces
affecting education and their effect on leadership trends,
legislation, research and societal issues.
520 Instructional Leadership (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective administrators to acquire curricular
skills in implementation and evaluation of instructional
programs. Some course sections may require service
learning.
521 Leadership in Human Resource Development (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective administrators to acquire leadership
skills in attracting, developing and instructing personnel
(includes 15 hours of fieldwork).
530 Leadership in School Law (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective school administrators to acquire
knowledge and skills in legal issues related to diverse
student populations and related school practices; cultural
democracy emphasized.
533 Legal Research in Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisite: Effects of laws, legal materials, judicial
decisions on school operations. Techniques of legal
research and its relation to school administration.
536 Special Seminar: Problems in School
Administration (1–5)
Prerequisite: Administrative Services credential. Theoretical
and practical aspects of special problems in school
administration; specific topic announced in Schedule of
Classes. Course does not meet credential requirements.
May be repeated to maximum of 5 units.
537 Teacher Leadership in the Urban School: Issues,
Trends, and New Directions (4) (Also listed as EDCI 537)
Prerequisite: Level I credential enrollment in an induction or
Master of Arts in Education program. This course presents a
new paradigm in teacher leadership to enable teachers to
explore the rewards and responsibilities of effective
leadership in urban school settings. It also serves as a
foundational course for teachers seeking National Board
Certification.
539 Seminar: Leadership through Personnel & Contract
Administration (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to EDAD Professional Credential
Program. Examination of the practices and procedures
affecting employer-employee relationships in the collective
bargaining process and contract administration.
540 Leadership in School Finance (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective administrators to acquire knowledge
and skills in the fundamentals of school finance and the
essential leadership strategies related to managing financial
issues related to diverse student populations and related
school practices.
543 Seminar: Advanced Fiscal Management (3)
Prerequisites: EDAD 539. Theory and practices of school
business and facility management including accounting,
purchasing, and supply management; evaluation,
maintenance, and function of educational facilities and their
interrelationships. Lecture (3 units) required; 10 hours of
administrative-related field activities required.
545 Seminar: Technology for Instructional and
Organizational Change (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to EDAD Professional Credential
Program, computer literate and computer competent.
Principles related to the management of information systems
and instructional technologies for effective educational
leadership.
552 Seminar: Instructional and Organizational Change in
Socio-Culturally Diverse Schools (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to EDAD Professional Credential
Program
. A hands-on approach to relevant organizational
theories for creating change to meet the needs of socio-
culturally diverse schools and communities.
561A Educational Leadership (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 561B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the role of
instructional leaders in a shared vision of learning, personal
ethics, and leadership capacity.
561B Fieldwork in Educational Leadership (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 561A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 561A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
562A Research and Data Assessment (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 562B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the role of
instructional leaders as critical consumers of research and
data assessment to improve student achievement utilizing
appropriate data and technological applications.
562B Fieldwork in Research and Data Assessment (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 562A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 562A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
563A Pluralism, Collaboration, and Social Justice (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 563B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the role of
instructional leaders in the political, social, and cultural
context of the school, collaboratively working with diverse
families in a pluralistic community-setting.
563B Fieldwork in Pluralism, Collaboration, and Social
Justice (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 563A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 563A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
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564A School Law (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 564B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the roles
of instructional leaders and school law in meeting the needs
of diverse population, including individuals with disabilities.
564B Fieldwork in School Law (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 564A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 564A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
565A Instructional Leadership (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 565B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the role of
instructional leaders in curriculum and instructional programs
that promote success for all students from diverse
backgrounds.
565B Fieldwork in Instructional Leadership (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 565A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 565A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
566A School Management (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 566B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the role of
instructional leaders in the management of the school,
including human resources administration.
566B Fieldwork in School Management (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 566A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 566A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
567A School Finance (4)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 567B.
This course prepares the candidate to understand the role of
instructional leaders in the fiscal and economic context of the
school, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and
support for all students.
567B Fieldwork in School Finance (2)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with EDAD 567A.
Students develop and implement enriched fieldwork
experiences that are designed to facilitate the application of
theoretical concepts of EDAD 567A, in practical settings. A
minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork experience under a
qualified supervisor is required.
570 School Leadership and Technology (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of EDAD 508 with a grade of B or
better and EDAD 580A with credit grade. This course is
designed for prospective educational administrators to
acquire functional knowledge about the selection of
technology for school site use.
580A Fieldwork I (2 Units)
Corequisite: Must be taken with EDAD 508 concurrently.
This course is designed for prospective administrators and
offers the opportunities for a variety of administrative
fieldwork experiences. A minimum of 30 hours of fieldwork
under a qualified superior is required. (Graded CR/NC).
580B Fieldwork II (2)
Prerequisite: Completion of EDAD 508 with a B or better and
EDAD 580A with credit. Successful completion of all EDAD
core courses taken previously. Students develop and
implement enriched field activities that are focused on
specific content of EDAD core courses. A minimum of 30
hours of fieldwork und a qualified supervisor is required.
(Graded CR/NC).
581 Clinical Internship (3)
Prerequisites: EDAD 505, 508, 516, 520, 521, 530.
Administrative, supervisory and curricular experience at
school or district levels. May not be repeated for credit.
582 Practicum: Field Work (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to EDAD Professional Credential
Program; EDAD 594. Practical experience in applying
principles, practices and procedures of school sites and
district offices. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units for
credit.
584 Field Work in Central Office Administration and
Supervision (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to central office administration
option, division approval. Intensive and extensive
participation in general school administration; areas of
emphasis determined in consultation with adviser. Graded
CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units for credit.
587 Internship in Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to internship program, approval of
both division and school district. Participation in school
administration and supervision in school district where
student is employed; supervision by on-site administrator and
university instructor; regular seminar sessions. Graded
CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units for credit.
590 Reflection and Portfolio Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all EDAD courses
and advancement to candidacy. This is a capstone course
designed for prospective administrators to demonstrate
evidence of knowledge and skills reflective of the candidate’s
present competence and assessment of professional and
academic growth achieved during the program.
594 Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to EDAD Professional Credential
Program. The candidate, University adviser and district
mentor develop an individualized induction plan for the
support and professional development of the beginning
administrator.
595 Seminar: Candidate Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of induction plan. The candidate,
the University adviser and the district mentor assess the
induction plan for the candidate to be recommended for the
Professional Administrative Services Credential.
596A Reflection and Assessment for Mastery of
Fieldwork Performance Standards (6)
Prerequisite: Verification of at least one year of experience
as an administrator with a California Preliminary
Administrative Services Credential. Corequisite: Must be
taken concurrently with EDAD 596B. Designed for beginning
administrators to complete the first-half requirements for the
Mastery of Fieldwork Performance Standards Option.
Assessment and reflection of performance required for the
Professional Administrative Services Credential. A minimum
of 30 hours of fieldwork is required.
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596B Portfolio Assessment for Mastery of Fieldwork
Performance Standards (6)
Prerequisite: Verification of at least one year of experience
as an administrator with a California Preliminary
Administrative Services Credential. Corequisite: Must be
taken concurrently with EDAD 596A. Designed for beginning
administrators to complete the second-half requirement for
the Master of Fieldwork Performance Standards Option.
Assessment and reflection through performance evidences
required for the Professional Administrative Services
Credential. A minimum of 30 hours of fieldwork is required.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate
work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor
to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced
topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated for credit.
599A, Thesis or Project Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 and 500, or EDFN 553, or COUN
529, advancement to candidacy, written approval of thesis
chair. Prior to completion, student will have completed draft
of thesis or project proposal, selected a thesis committee,
and submitted draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
599B, Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDAD 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Prior to completion, student will have
submitted a final draft to thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
599C, Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDAD 599B, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Completion of thesis of project under direct
supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
Doctoral Courses in Educational Administration (EDAD)
601 Seminar: Organizational Theory, Planning, and
Application (4)
Basic theories, attributes, and functions of human
organizations. Understanding and managing the dynamics of
group behavior and human relations. Structuring and leading
groups in a variety of organizational settings. Application of
organizational theories to central issues in K-12 education
and urban schooling.
603 Seminar: Philosophy and Ethics of Educational
Leadership (4)
Philosophy, ethics, and moral values of educational
leadership for school administrators. Theory and philosophy
of educational change. Research about ethical and moral
leadership schools.
605 Seminar: History of Education Innovations and
Current Education Reform Movements (4)
Analysis of major school reform movements and innovations
during the past century with focus on identifying underlying
dynamics affecting the interrelationship between schools and
society and the implications of these relationships. Analysis
of primary themes within the current school reform
movement.
606A Politics of Education: Local School District (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Education.
Examination of political power, representation, influence,
decision-making and inter-governmental relations in the
public schools.
607 Seminar: Issues in Educational Policy and Reform
(4)
In-depth study of topics relevant to educational reform and
policy-making, such as: substantive nature of selected
reforms, ethical and value choices they entailed,
programmatic strategies used in implementing them, and
methods used to evaluate them.
608 Legislative Action and Educational Policy (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Education.
Examination of legal processes governing educational policy,
including significant laws, legal principles, recent litigation,
controlling relationships of schools to student and teacher
rights and duties, administrative behavior, etc. Focuses on
connections between legislative/judicial action and social,
political and economic forces affecting education.
624 Organization and Administration of the School (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Education.
The study of school systems and administrative roles in the
light of organizational and administrative theory.
625 School Finance (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Education.
Explores methods of financing public education. Identifies
budgeting and accounting techniques used by school districts
in support of the instructional process and considers legal
requirements and public reactions to the financing of
education.
668 Diversity in Educational Administration. (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Education.
Provides an understanding of school administrative and
management issues related to the increasing diversity in
schools. Theories about underrepresentation, diversity,
legislation, harassment, and institutional participation
reviewed. Cultural background, communication patterns,
social networks, leadership, and administrative styles are
considered.
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690 Doctoral Seminar: Special Topics in Research and
Evaluation for Urban Educational Leadership Pre-K-12:
Scholarship and Inquiry; Institutional Inquiry Models;
Assessment Design and Implementation; Program
Development and Evaluation; Research in Special
Education (4)
691 Doctoral Seminar: Special Topics in Socio-cultural
Issues for Urban Educational Leadership Pre-K-12:
School Culture and Achievement; Culturally Responsive
Schools; Critical and Social Theory; Social/cultural
Demographics and Achievement Implications; Language
and Culture; Social stratification and Inequity; Global
Learning (4)
692 Doctoral Seminar: Special Topics in Educational
Leadership for Urban Educational Leadership Pre-K-12:
Contemporary Issues of Leadership: Resources,
Budgets, and Equity; Democracy and Governance;
Contemporary Legal Issues; Teacher Leadership and
Learning Organization; Problems of Transformation (4)
693 Doctoral Seminar: Special Topics in Classroom
Innovations for Urban Educational Leadership Pre-K-12:
Culturally Responsive Classrooms/Schools; Issues of
Student Placements and Inclusion; Research in Gifted
Education; Technology and Media (4)
698 Graduate Directed Study (1-8)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Independent directed study of advanced topics in field;
regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for up to
8 units of credit.
699 Doctoral Dissertation (4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for Ed.D. degree
and consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. Continuous
enrollment required while student is working on dissertation.
May be repeated for credit.
Educational Foundations (EDFN)
500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
Criteria for evaluation of educational research; critical
analysis of representative research reports. Survey of
educational research methods, planning a research study,
organization of a research report. Credit allowed for only one
of EDFN 500, and 553
505 Qualitative Research in Education (4)
Introduction to qualitative research theory and methodology
in education; interpretation, data collection, and analysis;
practitioner research.
506 Comparative Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 414. Selected foreign educational
systems within context of their respective cultures. Particular
attention to multilingual/multicultural and urban educational
issues.
507 History of Education (4)
Prerequisite: Four units chosen from HIST 110ABC or
202AB. Historical analysis of current educational issues with
particular attention to multilingual/multicultural and urban
education problems.
508 Philosophy of Education (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 151 or 152 recommended. Selected
current philosophies of education and their applications to
educative process. Particular attention to philosophical
analysis of issues related to multilingual/multicultural and
urban education.
510 Advanced Study: Learning Theory and Education
(4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 413. Recent significant developments in
learning theory with emphasis on classroom application.
511 Advanced Classroom Assessment in the Urban
School (4) (Also listed as EDCI 511)
Prerequisite: Level I credential, enrollment in an induction or
Master of Arts degree in Education program, or permission of
instructor. This course is an advanced treatment of the field
of classroom assessment emphasizing authentic
methodologies focusing on urban classroom settings.
521 Program Evaluation Theory and Design (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500 or equivalent and EDFN 452. A
comprehensive introduction to program evaluation theory;
methodological designs and approaches used for evaluation
purposes.
525 Educational Sociology (4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 414. Application of insights of social
sciences to education in areas of cultural anthropology,
sociology, political theory, economics.
530 Advanced Study in Human Development (4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 413 or consent of the instructor. Recent
significant contributions in human development research and
theory; emphasis on the implications of human development
for education.
541 Evaluation of State and Federal Programs (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500 or equivalent and EDFN 452. A
survey of issues dealing with conducting evaluations of
federal and state programs, including grant proposals,
surveys and human subjects principles.
550 Contemporary Social Theory and Issues in Urban
Education (4)
Introduction to and examination of conceptual frameworks
and methods of contemporary social theories (e.g., social
reproduction theory, postmodernist/postructuralist theory,
feminist theory, postcolonial theory, critical race theory, and
critical pedagogy as related to issues of class, race/ethnicity,
gender, power, and equity in urban schooling.
551 Action Research in Education (4)
This course explores Action Research as a critical, action-
oriented inquiry designed to link with strategies of the change
process. The site for change can be a classroom, a work site,
an institution, etc. Action research is seen as a way to
explore questions that arise in your own practice and/or
school; it is seen as a new approach to knowledge
generation, professional development, transformational
learning and educational change.
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552 Policy Studies in Urban Education (4)
This course explores traditional and alternative approaches
to the study of policy for urban educational contexts covering
key concepts such as power relationships in policy
environments, policy-making processes, policy texts, and
implementation practices.
553 Educational Research and Decision Making (4)
Methods and tools of research and evaluation with
implications for educational decision-making. Credit allowed
for only one of EDFN 500, and 553.
594 Selected Studies in Education (1–5)
Prerequisite: Consent of division chair. Intensive study of
designated problems in education. May be repeated for
credit as subject matter changes.
595 Field Experience in Evaluation (Practicum) (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452, EDFN 500 or equivalent, EDFN
521, EDFN 541. Provides students with practical experience
through completion of a direct interaction with professional
staff responsible for evaluation of program(s) and/or
assessment of students in the local area. Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Exam (0)
Graded CR/NR
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500, instructor consent to act as
sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be
repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate
work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor
to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced
topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated for credit.
599A Thesis or Project Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 or another advisor approved
research course, and 500 or 553, advancement to candidacy,
written approval of thesis chair. Prior to completion, student
will have completed draft of thesis or project proposal,
selected a thesis committee, and submitted draft of thesis or
project proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
599B Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDFN 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Prior to completion, student will have
submitted a final draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
599C Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDFN 599B, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Completion of thesis or project under direct
supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC
Doctoral Courses in Educational Foundations (EDFN)
600A Seminar: Field Research Study I (4)
First in a series of two field-based research courses focusing
on development and conduct of a qualitative field study
involving framing a research question, review of relevant
literature, data collection and analysis, and in-depth reading
and discussion on a particular topic. Issues particular to site-
based, action research.
600B Seminar: Field Research Study II (4)
Second in a series of field-based research courses, focusing
on development and conduct of a field study involving
refinement of the research question, data collection and
analysis, and in-depth reading and discussion on a particular
topic. Focus on issues of ethnographic research.
602 Seminar: Applications to Education of Social and
Psychological Research Methods
Prerequisite: EDFN 452 or Soc 410 or equivalent.
Sociological and psychological research methods applicable
to issues facing school administrators. Emphasis on
intermediate level quantitative research methods.
614 Educational Research: Statistical Inference,
Hypothesis Testing, and Experimental Design (5)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program; completion of EDFN 641ABC or equivalent. Review
of sampling distributions of Z, X2, F, t, use of Z, X2, F, t in
selected tests of significance, and one-way fixed effects
ANOVA. Planned multiple comparisons, 2-way ANOVA,
fixed, random, mixed effects model, simple and multiple
regression.
615 Educational Research: Experimental Design (5)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program. Focus on common designs used in education
including higher order factorials, hierarchical designs,
repeated measures. Emphasis on design application and
appropriate statistical analysis for education; ANCOVA.
623A Field Study Methods for Educational Organizations
I (5)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program; completion of EDFN 641ABC or equivalent. Course
covers skill development including participant observation,
field relations, data collection and analysis, and generation of
hypotheses.
623B Field Study Methods for Educational Organizations
II (5)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program; completion of EDFN 641ABC or equivalent. Course
covers research applications including literature reviews and
analysis techniques.
641A Inquiry and Research Methods: Inquiry Logic and
Aesthetics of Inquiry (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program. How do we know what we know? Assumptions
differentiating qualitative from quantitative methods; naming,
tacit knowing, phenomenology.
641B Inquiry and Research Methods: Quantitative
Methods (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program. Introduction to quantitative methods; procedures
for collecting and analyzing quantitative data, modes of
representing research, values and limits of research;
students conduct a small quantitative study.
641C Inquiry and Research Methods: Qualitative
Methods (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program. Introduction to qualitative methods; procedures for
collecting and analyzing qualitative data, modes of
representing research, values and limits of research;
students conduct a small qualitative study.
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Instructional Technology (EDIT)
501 Instructional Design of Mediated Instruction (4)
Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451. Learning theories,
instructional design models, planning effective instruction,
screen design strategies, text and graphic integration, and
systematic approach to design of mediated instruction.
502 Fundamentals of Computer Education (4)
Prerequisites: EDIT 451, EDFN 500. Issues, trends, theories,
and research related to the integration of computers and
related technology into K- 12 classrooms. Seminar 4 hours.
540 Instructional Graphics Design and Production (5)
Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451, 484. Theory and practice in
design and production of instructional computer graphics for
slides, prints and videos and computer displays. Principles
of instructional design of graphics for mediated instruction.
Seminar 5 hours.
550 Multimedia Design and Production (5)
Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451and 484.. Analysis, design and
production of multimedia for education and training. Hands-
on experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere
for digital video editing. Students need access to web.
Lecture 5 hours.
554 Video Technology in Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 451. Educational value and utilization of
video technology in instructional settings; review and
application of research; exploration of future uses of the
medium.
556 Technology Leadership in Schools (5)
Prerequisite: EDIT 435, 451 and 501. Planning and
developing technology resources for schools and school
districts, staff development, funding technology in schools.
School reform and technology.
557 Computer Assisted and Managed Instruction (5)
Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451, 484 and 501. Fundamentals
of information systems and current research for the design,
development, and implementation of computer-assisted and
managed instruction including tutorial, drill and practice,
simulation, gaming and testing.
559 Advanced Instructional Television Design and
Production (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 451. Instructional design of educational
TV/video; studio production techniques; educational research
on video production; future of educational TV/video;
teleconferencing and editing techniques. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 2 hours.
560 Internet and the World Wide Web in Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDIT 430 and EDIT 435, or permission of
instructor. Using telecommunications and network hardware
and software for accessing the internet. Using the World
Wide Web to find, develop and use curricular applications.
Using the internet as a research tool.
565 Distance Learning (5)
Issues related to distance learning at all levels of education.
Relevant technologies, instructional design, theory, research,
and model distance learning programs. Includes hands-on
use of technology.
580 Applied Experience in Instructional Technology (4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy in MA in
Education: Option in Instructional Technology or Computer
Education. Examination of several instructional technology
field settings. Supervised practicum with instructional
technology manager.
594 Selected Studies in Instructional Technology (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of division chair; appropriate
prerequisite. Advanced specialized topics involving
instructional technology. May be repeated for credit as
subject matter changes.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESL)
560 Theories of Teaching and Learning Second
Languages (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 401 or TESL 400. Addresses major
questions in the teaching and learning of second languages,
such as how first language acquisition compares with
second, the role of affective/cultural variables and theories
underlying teaching methods.
561 Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers ESL/EFL
Prerequisite: ENGL 401, TESL 560. Consideration of the
role of grammar in second/foreign language teaching and
survey of the structure of English grammar for ESL/EFL
teachers; strategies for presenting grammatical forms to non-
native speakers.
562 Methods for Teaching Second Languages (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 560. Current instructional methods for
teaching ESL/EFL to students at beginning through
advanced levels (K-12, Adult).
564 Teaching English as a Second Language for
Academic Purposes (4)
Prerequisites: TESL 560, 562. Teaching techniques for
preparing ESL students for university-level academic study.
565 Using Computers in the Language Classroom (4)
Prerequisites: TESL 560; EDIT 430 or equivalent. This
course explores the uses of computers in the language
classroom (ESL & foreign language), including language
learning through word processing, language practice, home-
oriented & educational software, and the Internet.
566 English Phonetics for Second Language Teachers
(4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 405, TESL 562. The phonetics of
English and the phonetic phenomena that occur in the major
languages of ESL learners in the U.S. A detailed study of
sounds of American English and other “Englishes.”
567A Language Testing (4)
Analysis of testing and evaluation in second language
programs; emphasis on evaluating effectiveness of
teacher-made tests and current standardized test
instruments used for assessing language proficiency.
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567B Current Issues in Language Testing (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 567A. Current specialized issues in
language testing. Designed to explore topics from both
theoretical and practical perspectives. Specific topics vary
according to trends in the field. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit, with prior approval of a TESOL
adviser.
568 Practicum in English as a Second Language (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 564. Supervised field experience in
teaching English as a second language.
569 Language Planning and Language Policy (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 560. Survey of approaches to ESL/EFL
language planning and policy including language
maintenance, shift and standardization in multilingual and
multicultural communities in the U.S. and abroad.
570 Educational Sociolinguistics (4)
Influences of community, home, and school on language
acquisition process. Language policy, social and linguistic
change, language variations described; current status
assessed; related cultural and pedagogical issues raised.
571 Seminar: Discourse Analysis in the Language
Classroom (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 560. A sociolinguistic analysis of
interactional patterns, expectations, and communication
strategies in the language classroom; emphasis on current
studies with some direct experience in discourse analysis as
a legitimate research method.
572 ESL/EFL Course, Syllabus and Materials Design (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 401, TESL 560, 562. Survey of
approaches to ESL/EFL course and syllabus design including
materials selection, adaptation, development, and evaluation.
573A Seminar: Issues in Classroom Second Language
Acquisition (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 or 500, TESL 560. Current
research as it illuminates the second language acquisition
process in classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units for credit, with prior approval of a TESOL adviser.
573B Current Issues in Second Language Research (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 573A. Current specialized issues in
second language research. Designed to explore topics from
both theoretical and practical perspectives. Specific topics
vary according to trends in the field. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit, with prior approval of a TESOL
adviser.
574 Educational Psycholinguistics (4)
Prerequisite: TESL 560. Survey of psycholinguistic research
related to language learning and teaching. Addresses issues
of comprehension, production, and acquisition. Related
pedagogical issues are raised.
575 EFL/ESL Reading-Writing Connections (4)
Prerequisites: TESL 560, TESL 562. This course examines
EFL/ESL reading/writing theory and pedagogy in adult
EFL/ESL classrooms and English for academic purposes
classrooms in Intensive English Programs and community
colleges.
594 Special Topics (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent, division approval prior to
registration. May be repeated for credit.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Graded CR/NC.
597 Graduate Research (1-4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 500, Instructor consent to act as
sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be
repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate work
in education, consent of division chair and of instructor to act
as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics
in TESOL, regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated for credit.
599A Thesis of Project Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 or another advisor approved
research course, and 500 or 553, advancement to candidacy,
written approval of thesis chair. Prior to completion, student
will have completed draft of thesis or project proposal,
selected a thesis committee, and submitted draft of thesis of
project proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
599B Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: TESL 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Prior to completion, student will have
submitted a final draft of project of thesis committee. Graded
CR/NC.
599C Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: TESL 599B, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Completion of thesis of project under direct
supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
900 Graduate Studies (0)
Prerequisite: TESL 599ABC, instructor consent to act as
sponsor, division approval. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Art
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Fine Arts 327
Phone (323) 343-4010
FAX (323) 343-4045
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/art/
Art is a means of creative communication and expression. The programs in the Department of Art offer students the opportunity to
acquire a background of understanding and skills, and to develop their abilities in the visual arts. The programs prepare students
for advanced professional study in art as well as for many professions in teaching, business, and industry. Students with career
interests in animation, ceramics, graphic design, photography, illustration, computer graphics, painting, printmaking, sculpture,
jewelry and metal craft, art history, fashion and textiles, and art education will find appropriate programs or courses of study in the
department. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop
interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
Students pursuing careers in other fields may benefit from combining the study of art with their professional preparation.
The Bachelor of Arts degree program and the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degree programs are described below.
The Faculty
Professors: Manuel Aguilar, Barbara Ann Boyer, Elizabeth Bryant, Jack Butler, Susan B. Cash, Mikyung Mika Cho, Abbas
Daneshvari, Carol S. Jeffers, Tony Longson, Robert Martin, Connie Utterback.
Associate Professors: Rebecca L. Davis, Tim Ebner, Michael Henderson, Carol F. Tuntland.
Assistant Professors: Luis Bermudez, Jimmy Moss, Richard Wearn.
Emeriti: Walter M. Askin, Charles E. Borman, Marilyn Buccellati, Peter Marc Damien, Geraldine Dimondstein, Wachtang Djobadze,
Daniel Douke, Robert Fiedler, Edward C. Forde, John Funakura, Virginia Hoffman, Malcolm A. McClain, Gray Phillips, Robert D.
Reeser, Carolyn Radakovich, Jeanne Schnitzler, Joe Soldate.
Exhibitions of Work
The Fine Arts Gallery of the Department of Art presents exhibitions of artwork by established professional artists as well as by
faculty and students. Graduate student thesis exhibitions are presented quarterly in the gallery. In addition, the student-run
exhibition space, COMA Gallery, presents rotating exhibitions of Cal State L.A. student artwork. All exhibitions are free and open to
the public.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The program for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art is structured
so that students have the opportunity to acquire an
understanding of the variety of subjects encompassed within
the visual arts as well as to develop excellence in a specific
area.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Art is 180 units, of which 93-98 units are in the major
depending on the option selected. Consult with an advisor for
the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree
including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (93 - 98 units)
All students majoring in Art participate in an exploratory and
fundamental core program of 24 lower division units and must
take the course ART 356 Written Expression in the Visual Arts.
Completion of lower division core courses or their equivalent
and achievement of upper division standing are prerequisite to
admission to upper division art courses. Students not majoring
or minoring in Art must have consent of the instructor.
Credit for ART 499, if taken, is limited to 9 units, with no more
than 3 units in any one quarter. Nine units may be used for
electives.
Required Core (28 Units)
Required Lower Division Core (24 units)
ART 101ABC World Art (4, 4, 4)
ART 103 Two-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
ART 109 Three-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
ART 159 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Drawing
(4)
Required Upper Division Course (4 units)
ART 356 Written Expression in Visual Arts (4)
Options
Students choose one of the following options to complete their
major. Prerequisites to admission to an option are completion
of the lower division core.
Animation Option (70 units)
The Animation Option provides a thorough education in the
creative, practical and historical uses of animation. The option
encourages an experimental approach to animation combining
traditional and contemporary techniques. Students complete a
core of 30-34 units plus either the Traditional Animation or the
Computer Animation track for an additional 36-40 units. The
elective courses within each track allow the student to take
courses in the other techniques.
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This option is offered jointly with the Communication Studies
Department.
Option Core Requirements (30-34 units)
Lower Division (10-14 units)
ART 159 Survey and Studio: Introduction to
Drawing (4)
ART 244ABC Introduction to Life Composition (2, 2, 2)
TVF 280 Animation History (4)
Upper Division (20 units)
ART 333 Color (4)
TVF 378 Writing and Storyboarding for Animation (4)
ART/TVF 498 Capstone Animation Project (4, 4, 4)
Traditional Animation Track (36-40 units)
Upper Division Track Requirements (12 units)
TVF 377 Introduction to Animation (4)
TVF 381 Advanced Animation (4, 4)
Electives (24-28 units)
Select from the following:
ART 303 Three - Dimensional Design (4)
ART 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
ART 414 Advanced Painting (4)
ART 449 Video for Artists (4)
ART 454L,P Special Topics in Art (1-9)
ART 480 Computer Graphics II (4)
ART 494 Computer Animation (4)
ART 496 Advanced Computer Animation (4)
ART 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
TVF 303B Introduction to TV Digital Post Production (2)
TVF 362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
TVF 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
TVF 403B Advanced TV Digital Post Production (4)
TVF 440 Noncommercial Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (4-12)
TVF 454L Selected Studies in Production (1-12)
TVF 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Computer Animation Track (36-40 units)
Upper Division Track Requirements (16 units)
ART 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 480 Computer Graphics II (4)
ART 494 Computer Animation (4)
ART 496 Advanced Computer Animation (4)
Electives (20-24 units)
Select from the following:
ART 303 Three-Dimensional Design (4)
ART 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
ART 414 Advanced Painting (4)
ART 449 Video for Artists (4)
ART 454L,P Special Topics in Art (1-9)
TVF 303B Introduction to Television Digital Post
Production (2)
TVF 362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
TVF 377 Introduction to Animation (4)
TVF 381 Advanced Animation (4, 4)
TVF 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
TVF 403B Advanced Television Digital Post
Production (4)
TVF 411 Children's Media (4)
TVF 440 Noncommercial Broadcasting and
Film (4)
TVF 454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (1-12)
TVF 454L Selected Studies in Production (1-12)
TVF 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Design Option (67 units)
The Design Option provides an understanding of design theory
and practice necessary for creative expression in the following
career interest areas: animation, computer graphics, graphic
design, illustration, interior and architectural design and metals
and jewelry.
Required Lower Division Courses (12 units)
ART 180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4)
ART 203 Advanced Two-Dimensional Art
Fundamentals (4)
ART 237 History of Design (4)
Elective Lower Division Courses (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ART 155 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting
(4)
ART 157 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Metal and
Jewelry Design (4)
ART 244 Life Composition A, B (2,2)
ART 287 Introduction to Photographic Processes (4)
Required Upper Division Courses (23 units)
ART 303 Three-Dimensional Design (4)
ART 323 Perspective Drawing (4)
ART 333 Color (4)
ART 401 Proseminar: Critical Theories
in Visual Arts
(3)
ART 426 Modern Art (4)
ART 492D Senior Project - Design (4)
Upper Division Elective Courses (20 units)
Select from the following:
ART 308 Graphic Communication Design (4)
ART 312 Rendering (3)
ART 313 Lettering and Typography (4)
ART 327 Intermediate Enameling (3)
ART 328 Interior Design (4)
ART 332 Intermediate Rendering (3)
ART 343 Architectural Design (4)
ART 352 Architectural Lighting Design (4)
ART 358 Airbrush Painting (3)
ART 377 Intermediate Photography (4)
ART 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 387 Color Photography (4)
ART 388 Illustration (4)
ART 402 Advanced Color Photography (4)
ART 403 Advanced Three-Dimensional Design (4)
ART 408 Advanced Graphic Communication Design
(4)
ART 413 Advanced Lettering and Typography (4)
ART 418 Business Principles and Practices for Artists
and Designers (4)
ART 422 Interactive Design (4)
ART 423 Product Design (3)
ART 427 Advanced Jewelry and Metals (3)
ART 428 Advanced Interior Design (4)
ART 432 Advanced Rendering (3)
ART 433 Advanced Color (4)
ART 443 Advanced Architectural Design (4)
ART 448 Commercial Exhibition and Display Design
(3)
ART 449 Video for Artists (4)
ART 452 Advanced Architectural Lighting Design (4)
ART 454L,P Special Topics in Art (1-4)
ART 458 Advanced Airbrush Painting (3)
ART 463 Portfolio Presentation (3)
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ART 468 Problems in Advanced Design (4)
ART 472 Advanced Enameling (3)
ART 477 History of Photography (4)
ART 480 Computer Graphics II (4)
ART 482 Photographic Manipulations and Extensions
(4)
ART 483 Photographic Studio Practices (4)
ART 487 Advanced Photography (4)
ART 488 Advanced Illustration (4)
ART 493 Digital Image Processing and Illustration (4)
ART 494 Computer Graphics Animation (4)
ART 496 Advanced Computer Animation (4)
Upper Division Elective Courses (8 units)
Select upper division Art courses with adviser approval
(excluding Art 499).
Art Education Option (67 units)
The Art Education Option provides art majors with
opportunities to prepare for art teaching careers and to qualify
for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art. The option
presents a professional preparation program, which is certified
by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and is
designed to enable teacher candidates to perform successfully
on the PRAXIS examination. For more information see the
Charter College of Education section in the Academic
Programs: College Based and University Wide chapter for
regulations governing all teaching credential programs.
Required Lower Division Courses (20 units)
ART 152 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Ceramics
(4)
ART 155 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Painting
(4)
ART 180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4)
ART 244 Life Composition A, B (2, 2)
ART 287 Introduction to Photographic Processes (4)
Required Upper Division Courses (27 units)
ART 415 Foundations of Art (4)
ART 426 Modern Art (4)
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Art (3)
ART 460 Multicultural Approaches to Visual Arts (4)
ART 475 Visual Arts and Human Development (4)
PHIL 475 Aesthetics (4)
ART 492E Senior Project - Art Education (4)
Elective Courses (20 units)
Students are to select from the studio arts, design, art history,
or animation options. Courses in jewelry, sculpture, and
printmaking are recommended.
ART 410 Building a Community through Visual Art in
Secondary Education is strongly recommended.
Studio Arts Option (65 units)
The Studio Arts Option provides theory and practice for the
development of perceptual and conceptual abilities needed to
engage in creative visual expression.
Required Lower Division Courses (22 units)
ART 150 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture
(4)
ART 152 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics
(4)
ART 155 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting
(4)
ART 244 Life Composition A, B, C (2, 2, 2)
ART 287 Introduction to Photographic Processes (4)
Required Upper Division Courses (11 units)
ART 401 Proseminar: Critical Theories in Visual Arts
(3)
ART 426 Modern Art (4)
ART 492S Senior Project - Studio Arts (4)
Upper Division Elective Courses (32 units)
Select from the following:
ART 307 Intermediate Ceramic Art (4)
ART 314 Intermediate Sculpture (4)
ART 358 Airbrush Painting (3)
ART 364 Intermediate Drawing (4)
ART 374 Intermediate Painting (4)
ART 377 Intermediate Photography (4)
ART 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 387 Color Photography (4)
ART 402 Advanced Color Photography (4)
ART 404 Studio Seminar (4)
ART 412 Advanced Ceramic Art (4)
ART 414 Advanced Painting (4)
ART 417 Advanced Ceramic Processes (4)
ART 429 Advanced Sculpture (4)
ART 434 Advanced Painting Processes (4)
ART 449 Video for Artists (4)
ART 454 L,P Special Topics in Art (1-4)
ART 458 Advanced Airbrush Painting (3)
ART 464 Advanced Life Composition (2)
ART 474 Printmaking: Etching (3)
ART 477 History of Photography (4)
ART 479 Silkscreen/Serigraphy (3)
ART 480 Computer Graphics II (4)
ART 482 Photographic Manipulations and Extensions
(4)
ART 483 Photographic Studio Practices (4)
ART 484 Advanced Sculpture Processes (4)
ART 487 Advanced Photography (4)
ART 494 Computer Graphics Animation (4)
Art History Option (68 units)
The Art History Option provides historical and developmental
study of art in most of the world civilizations. It is intended to
develop the student's ability to evaluate and comprehend
concepts and issues within this cultural heritage.
Required Lower Division Courses ( 8 units)
Select from the following:
ART 244 Life Composition A,B, C (2, 2, 2)
ART 150 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Sculpture
(4)
ART 152 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Ceramics
(4)
ART 155 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Painting
(4)
Required Upper Division Course (28 units)
ART 426 Modern Art (4)
Select one course from each of the following groups.
Group A: Ancient Art
ART 406 Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology
(4)
ART 411 Greek and Roman Art (4)
Group B: Medieval Art
ART 476 Early Christian and Byzantine Art (4)
ART 416 Medieval Art (4)
Group C: Renaissance-Baroque Art
ART 436 Renaissance Art (4)
ART 421 Baroque Art (4)
ART 451 Mannerism (4)
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Group D: Latin American Art
ART 446 Art of Latin American (4)
ART 447H The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest
(4)
ART 450H The Colonial Art of Mexico and Guatemala
(4)
ART 453 Aztec Art and Culture (4)
ART 456 Art of the Ancient Andes (4)
ART 457H Mexican Muralists and Frida Kahlo (4)
Group E: Asian, African, Oceanic Art
ART 431A The Arts of Asia: India and Iran (4)
ART 431B The Arts of Asia: China and Japan (4)
ART 481 African Art (4)
ART 461 Oceanic and North American Indian Art (4)
Group F: Contemporary Art
ART 441 American Art (4)
ART 466 Nineteenth Century Art (4)
ART 491 Art Since 1945 (4)
Upper Division Elective Courses (32 units)
Select electives from courses in Groups A-F (not previously
taken), and from the following.
ART 454L,P Special Topics in Art (1–4)
ART 469 Historic Textiles (4)
ART 471 History of Costume (4)
ART 477 History of Photography (4)
Fashion and Textiles Option (66-67 units)
The Fashion and Textiles Option provides students with a
sound foundation in the visual arts as well as an understanding
of the cultural and social basis of human appearance and
adornment. The program of study prepares students for
careers in the full range of fashion and textile design,
merchandising, and manufacturing.
Students may select one of three specializations within the
option: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Textiles.
Students who select this option complete the required Art Core
and 47 units in the fashion core. In addition, 19-20 units are
required in a chosen specialization.
Recommended General Education Support
Courses (12 units)
ECON 150 Economics for the Citizen (4)
PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
Required Fashion Core (47 units)
Required Lower Division Courses (19 units)
ART 106 Apparel Construction I (3)
ART 156 Survey & Studio: Textiles & Apparel (4)
ART 204 Fashion Design: Flat Pattern I (4)
ART 206 Fashion Merchandising Concepts (4)
ART 208 Textiles (4)
Required Upper Division Courses (28 units)
ART 302 Social Aspects of Fashion (4)
ART 362 Textile and Apparel Analysis (4)
ART 420 Textile & Apparel Economics (4)
ART 442 Advanced Textiles (4)
ART 469 Historic Textiles (4)
ART 471 History of Costume (4)
ART 492F Senior Project - Fashion and Textiles (4)
Required Specialization Courses (19-20 units)
Select one of the following specializations with adviser
approval.
Fashion Design (19 units)
ART 108 Apparel Construction II (3)
ART 304 Fashion Design: Flat Pattern II (4)
ART 384 Computers in Fashion Design (4)
ART 459 Advanced Fashion Design Processes (4)
ART 489 Advanced Fashion Design (4)
Fashion Merchandising (20 units)
ART 382 Computers in Fashion Merchandising (4)
ART 430 Fashion Merchandising Processes (4)
ART 444 Fashion Promotion (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
Textiles (20 units )
ART 202 Textile Structures (4)
ART 203 Advanced Two-Dimensional Art
Fundamentals (4)
ART 338 Textile Design (4)
ART 386 Computers in Textiles (4)
ART 438 Advanced Textile Design (4)
Minor in Art
A minor in Art is available for students majoring in other fields
and requires 46 units in art courses.
Requirements for the Minor (46 units)
Required Lower Division Courses (16 units)
ART 101A or 101B or 101C World Art (4, 4, 4)
ART 103 Two-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
ART 109 Three-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
ART 159 Studio and Survey: Introduction to Drawing
(4)
Lower Division Electives: (8 units)
Select from the following:
ART 180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4)
ART 150 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture
(4)
ART 152 Survey and Studio: Ceramics (4)
ART 155 Survey and Studio: Painting (4)
ART 203 Advanced Two-Dimensional Art
Fundamentals (4)
Required Upper Division Course (4 units)
ART 426 Modern Art
Upper Division Electives (18 units)
Select art courses from two of the Art major options.
Certificate in Fashion Design
The Department of Art offers a certificate program in Fashion
Design that prepares individuals for career positions in fashion
design. The program includes technical methods, theory, and
creative concepts. A total of 42 units is required for completion
of the certificate program, as outlined below. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (42 units)
Required Courses (30 units)
ART 103 Two-dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
ART 106 Apparel Construction I (3)
ART 108 Apparel Construction II (3)
ART 204 Fashion Design: Flat Pattern II (4)
ART 208 Textiles (4)
ART 304 Fashion Design: Flat Pattern II (4)
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ART 459 Advanced Fashion Design Processes (4)
ART 489 Advanced Fashion Design (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select from the following:
Art 203, 206, 302, 333, 384, 386, 469, 471.
Certificate in Fashion Merchandising
The Department of Art offers a certificate program in Fashion
Merchandising that prepares individuals for career positions in
the fashion industry. The program includes technical
information, theory, and creative concepts. A total of 40 units
is required for completion of the certificate program, as outlined
below. Refer to the Undergraduate Study: General
Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations
governing all certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (40 units)
Required Courses (32 units)
ART 206 Fashion Merchandising Concepts (4)
ART 208 Textiles (4)
ART 302 Social Aspects for Fashion (4)
ART 362 Textile and Apparel Analysis (4)
ART 420 Textiles and Apparel Economics (4)
ART 430 Fashion Merchandising Processes (4)
ART 444 Fashion Promotion (4)
ART 495 Directed Fieldwork in Fashion & Textiles (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select from the following
ART 204, 382, 442, MKT 304, 341, 344.
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with the credential option
has been approved by the Commission on Teacher
Credentialing for the Single Subject credential in Art.
Interested students should consult advisers in the department
and in the Charter College of Education.
Graduate and Baccalaureate Programs
General information
The Department of Art offers graduate programs that lead to Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees. These programs
involve students in advanced studies and artistic practices that provide an understanding of art as a humanistic and cultural activity.
In addition, these degrees provide a sound foundation for students pursuing professional careers in various fields of art, and may be
the basis for further education in the field.
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts degree is a 45-unit graduate program that
provides an opportunity to increase artistic growth, and gain a
strong educational and experiential basis for a professional
career in the visual arts. The degree is offered in the options of
studio art, design, art history, art education, and fashion and
textiles.
Master of Fine Arts
The Master of Fine Arts degree is a 90 unit graduate program
that provides rigorous study for students with a strong direction
and focus in art and a high level of technical proficiency. The
program is highly selective and provides advanced study and
practice in preparation for professional careers in art or
teaching in higher education. Graduates are prepared to take
their places in the visual arts community. The degree is offered
in the options of studio arts and design.
Details and specific course Requirements of the
various Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degree
programs follow.
The next sections refer specifically to the procedures and
requirements for admission to, advancement through, and
completion of the various graduate degree programs in the
Department of Art.
Admission Procedure
Admission to the graduate program at California Sate
University, Los Angeles and the Department of Art requires
admission by the university and admission into a specific
option degree program in the department.
Admission to the University
Applicants must file a complete application as described in the
CSU admission booklet. Admission to the university is required
prior to admission to the department graduate program.
Admission to a specific option degree program in Art
In addition to the university requirements, an applicant must
have a baccalaureate degree in art from an accredited
institution or complete the undergraduate requirements
specified by one of the following options:
• Studio Arts
• Design
• Art History
• Art Education
• Fashion and Textiles
A review committee in each option admits applicants based on
their preparation and demonstrated abilities to complete
advanced study at the graduate level.
Applicant Review Schedule
Reviews for admission to the department graduate programs
are scheduled in Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.
Deadlines for submitting review Materials:
Fall Quarter Second Friday in April
Winter Quarter Second Friday in October
Spring Quarter Second Friday in January
MA/MFA Admission Review:
Option Requirements
Studio Arts Option
(painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography)
Applications are reviewed by the studio arts review committee
and must include:
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• Portfolio of creative work
• A statement of applicant's objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy of academic transcripts
An interview with the review committee may be requested.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in
upper division courses in studio arts.
Design Option
(graphic design, illustration, computer animation) Applications
are reviewed by the design review committee and must
include:
• Portfolio of creative work
• A statement of applicant’s objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy of academic transcripts
An interview with the review committee may be requested.
applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in
upper division courses in design.
Art History Option
Applications are reviewed by the Art History review committee
and must include:
• Portfolio of three art history research papers
• A statement of applicant’s objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy of academic transcripts
An interview with the review committee may be requested.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in 24
upper division units in art history. Applicants must successfully
complete 12 units of first-year French or German prior to
achieving classified standing.
Art Education Option
Applications are reviewed by the art education review
committee and must include:
• Educational portfolio of applicant's own creative work
and/or applicant’s student work, lesson/unit plans,
and writing samples.
• A statement of applicant’s objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy of academic transcripts
An interview with the review committee may be requested.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in 24
upper division units in Art.
Fashion and Textiles Option
Applications are reviewed by the fashion and textiles review
committee and must include:
• Portfolio of creative work
• A statement of applicant’s objectives
• Two letters of recommendation,
• A copy of academic transcripts
An interview with the review committee may be requested.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in
upper division courses in fashion and textiles.
For specific details of option requirements, applicants may
write or call the Department of Art at 323-343-4010.
Admission Status:
Applicants who are admitted to by the University and pass the
department option review are assigned either classified or
conditionally classified status.
Classified Status:
Student has met all the university and department
requirements, including option writing requirements, passed
the department option review, and filed an approved graduate
program.
Conditionally Classified Status:
Student has not fulfilled one or more requirements in the
following areas: GPA, prerequisites, portfolio, or writing.
Conditionally classified students may enroll in courses under
the guidance of an option adviser to fulfill requirements;
however, the MA/MFA admission review must be repeated.
Coursework taken as a conditionally classified graduate
student to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites may not be used
to satisfy any unit requirement for the graduate degree
programs.
Advancement to Candidacy
Candidacy denotes that the student is fully qualified to
complete the final stages of the MA or MFA degree and is thus
eligible to enroll in ART 599 or 599M. In order to attain
candidacy, the student must meet the university requirements
for admission to candidacy as outlined in the catalogue and
satisfactorily complete the graduate writing requirement. In
addition, students must have completed a minimum of 23 units
for a MA degree or 45 units for a MFA degree on the official
program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0; and
secure commitment of three tenured/tenure-track faculty
members of the department to serve as members of the
student's MA - project or thesis committee, with one member
agreeing to serve as chair. This committee must approve the
student’s project proposal or thesis proposal as well as the
final project or thesis. Additional information regarding
advancement to candidacy is available from the department of
art office.
Master of Arts Degree
Options: Art Education, Art History, Studio
Arts, Design, Fashion and Textiles
Requirement for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with a minimum of 33 units in Art
and at least half in 500-level courses. All students are required
to complete ART 599 Graduate Thesis/Project, as appropriate
to the option. Consultation with a graduate adviser is required
for development and approval of a graduate program, which
includes the following:
Note: ART 400, 401, 415, and 499 may not be applied to any MA
degree program, with one exception: ART 400 may be applied in the
Art Education Option.
Required Courses for All Options (10 units)
ART 501A,B or C Seminar: Art History (3)
ART 507 Perspectives on Visual Art, Aesthetics, and
Culture (3)
ART 531 Research Methodologies in Art (4)
Studio-Arts Option (35)
Required Courses (6)
ART 502M MA/MFA Seminar: Visual Arts (3)
ART 504M MA/MFA Graduate Problems in Studio Arts
(3)
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Option Electives (23 units)
Select from the following (12 units)
ART 504M MA/MFA Graduate Problems in Studio Arts
(3)
ART 512 Graduate Photography (3)
ART 517 Graduate Ceramics (3)
ART 544 Graduate Painting (3)
ART 584 Graduate Sculpture (3)
*All courses may be repeated.
Additional Electives( 11 units)
Select 400 and 500-level courses in Art.
Up to 4 units from other departments may be included with
adviser approval.
Graduate Thesis (6 units)
ART 599 Thesis, Project (6)
Design option (35 units)
Required Courses (6 units)
ART 502M MA/MFA Seminar: Visual Arts (3)
ART 508M MA/MFA Seminar: Design (3)
Option Electives (23 units)
*Select from the following (12 units)
ART 503 Graduate Problems in Design (3)
ART 508M MA/MFA Seminar: Design (3)
ART 522 Graduate Interactive Design (3)
ART 594 Graduate Computer Animation (3)
*All courses may be repeated
Additional Electives (11 units)
Select 400 and 500-level courses in Art.
Up to 4 units from other departments may be included with
adviser approval.
Graduate Thesis (6)
ART 599 Thesis, Project (6)
Art History Option 35 (units)
Required Courses (6 units)
ART 501A Seminar: Art History - Ancient Art (3)
ART 501B Seminar: Art History - Art of the
Changing Eras (3)
ART 501C Seminar Art History - Contemporary Art (3)
*Art History Option students are required to take all three
sections.
Option Electives (23 units)
Select from 400 and 500 – level courses in Art History (12
units)
Additional Electives (11 units)
Select 400 and 500-level courses in Art. Up to 4 units from
other departments may be included with adviser approval.
Graduate Thesis: (6 units)
ART 599 Thesis, Project (6)
Art Education Option (35 units)
Required Courses (9 units)
ART 500 Seminar: Art Education (3,3)
ART 505 Research Methodologies in Art Education (3)
Option Electives (20 units)
Select 400 and 500-level courses in art. The following courses
are required for the single subject credential in art.
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Art (3)
ART 460 Multicultural Approaches to Visual Arts (4)
ART 475 Visual Arts and Human Development (4)
ART 492E Senior Project (4)
Graduate Thesis: (6 units)
ART 599 Thesis, Project (6)
Fashion and Textiles (35 units)
Required courses (14 units)
ART 506 Fashion and Textiles: Experimentation in
Design (3)
ART 509 Seminar: Fashion and Textiles (3)
ART 514 Fashion and Textiles in Cultural Contexts (4)
ART 577 Graduate Problems in Fashion and Textiles
(4)
Option Electives (15)
Select 400 and 500-level courses in Art. Up to 12 units from
other departments may be included with adviser approval.
Graduate Thesis: (6 units)
ART 599 Thesis, Project (6)
Completing Requirements for the MA
All students must meet University requirements for the masters
degree as outlined In the catalog, including demonstration of
competence in written English. In addition, department
requirements must be satisfactorily completed using one of the
plans below.
The Department of Art offers two Plans for attaining the MA:
Written Thesis or Creative Project.
Plan A. Written Thesis
A thesis is required for students in Art Education, Art History,
and Fashion and Textiles Options.
1. Option Requirements: The graduate program must
include a total of 45 units, with a minimum of 33 units in art
and at least half in 500-level courses, including the
required seminars and Art 599 Graduate Thesis. Electives
to complete the remaining units may be drawn from
approved 400 and 500-level courses. Students must meet
the requirements of the designated option. Graduate
advisers must be consulted regarding specific option
requirements.
2. Thesis: The thesis must meet stipulated University
requirements. After advancement to candidacy the thesis
will be written under the guidance of the candidate’s thesis
committee chair with the assistance of the thesis
committee. The thesis must be approved by the thesis
committee and, the department chair, and filed with the
Library Thesis Coordinator according to timelines
established.
Plan B. Creative Project
The Creative Project is required for students in Studio Arts and
Design.
1. Option Requirements: The graduate program must include
a total of 45 units, with a minimum of 33 units in art and at
least half in 500-level courses, including the required
seminars and Art 599 Graduate Project. Electives to
complete the remaining units may be drawn from
approved 400 and 500-level courses. Students must meet
the requirements of the designated option, Graduate
advisers must be consulted regarding specific option
requirements.
2. Progress Reviews: Continuation in the MA graduate
program in Studio Arts and Design is determined by
progress reviews of each student’s project by the Option
Review Committee. These reviews are held upon
completion of Advancement to Candidacy with the
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approval of the graduate adviser, and at intervals during
the development of the project.
3. Exhibition: After Advancement to Candidacy the project is
developed under the guidance of the candidate's project
chair with the assistance of the project committee. Upon
the committee's approval of the completed work, Studio
Arts and Design projects will be appropriately exhibited in
accordance with department requirements.
4. Written Abstract: All candidates must submit a written
abstract of the project, following the stipulated university
requirements. The abstract includes the project's
significance, objectives, methodology, and a conclusion or
recommendation. Visual documentation (i.e., slides, video,
CD) of the project must be included in the report. The
project and written abstract must be approved by the
candidate’s project committee and department chair, and
filed with the Library Thesis Coordinator according to
timelines established.
Master of Fine Arts Degree
Options: Design and Studio Arts
Requirements for the degree: (90 units)
A total of 90 units is required, with a minimum of 82 units in art
and at least 60 units in 500-level courses. All students are
required to complete ART 599M MFA Project. Applicants
holding a MA degree in art may apply 30 units of eligible
coursework toward the MFA degree with adviser approval.
Consultation with a graduate adviser is required for
development and approval of a graduate program, which
includes the following:
Note: ART 400, 401, 415, and 499 may not be applied to any MFA
degree program.
Required Courses (28 units)
ART 501 A, B, or C Seminar: Art History (3)
ART 502M MA/MFA Seminar: The Visual Arts (3)
ART 507 Perspectives on Visual Art, Aesthetics,
and Culture (3)
ART 531 Research Methodologies in Art (4)
ART 595M MFA Professional Field Work in Art (6)
ART 598M MFA Directed Study (9)
Required Option Courses (6 units)
Studio Arts Option
ART 504M MA/MFA Seminar: Studio Art (3,3)
Design Option
ART 508M MA/MFA Seminar: Design (3,3)
Option Electives (18 units)
Select 18 units of 500 level courses within the designated
option. (Studio Arts or Design Option)
Required Courses in Art History: (8 units)
Select 8 units of 400 or 500-level art history courses.
Electives in Art: (13 units)
Select 13 units of 400 or 500-level electives in art.
Electives in related areas: (8 units)
Select 8 units of 400 or 500 level electives from departments
outside of art.
Graduate Project: (9 units)
ART 599M Project (9)
Completing Requirements for the MFA
All students must meet university requirements for the Master
of Fine Arts degree as outlined in the catalog including
demonstration of competence in written English. MFA
candidates must exhibit their graduate project and submit a
project abstract according to stipulated department and
university requirements.
MFA Project
MFA students are required to complete and exhibit an
advanced visual arts project in Studio Arts or Design.
1. Option Requirements: The graduate program must
include a total of 90 units, with a minimum of 82 units in art
and at least 60 units in 500-level courses, including the
required seminars and ART 599M MFA Project. Electives
to complete the remaining units may be drawn from
approved 400 and 500-level courses. Students must meet
the requirements of the designated option. Graduate
advisers must be consulted regarding specific option
requirements.
2. Progress Reviews: Continuation in the MFA graduate
program in Studio Arts and Design is determined by
progress reviews of each student's project by the Option
Review Committee. These reviews are held upon
completion of Advancement to Candidacy with the
approval of the graduate adviser, and at intervals during
the development of the project.
3. Exhibition: After Advancement to Candidacy the project
is developed under the guidance of the candidate's project
chair with the assistance of the project committee. Upon
the committee approval of the completed work, Studio Arts
and Design projects will be appropriately exhibited in
accordance with department requirements.
4. Written Abstract: All candidates must submit a written
abstract of the project following the stipulated university
requirements. The abstract includes the projects
significance, objectives, methodology, and a conclusion or
recommendation. Visual documentation (i.e., slides, video,
CD) of the project must be included in the report. The
project and written abstract must be approved by the
candidates project committee and department chair, and
filed with the library thesis coordinator according to
timelines established.
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List of Courses (ART) - Undergraduate Level
*There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
Lower Division Courses
101ABC World Art (4, 4, 4)
Survey of historical development of painting, sculpture, and
architecture throughout the world. CAN ART SEQ A
101A: Survey of the historical development of world art
including painting, sculpture, and architecture from the
Paleolithic period to approximately 1000 CE. GE C2
101B: Survey of the historical development of world art
including painting, sculpture and architecture from
approximately 1000 CE to 1500 CE. GE C2
101C: Survey of the historical development of world art
including painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1500 CE
to the present. GE C2
*102 Introduction to Clay and Ceramic Processes (3)
Orientation to ceramic processes; hand-building techniques for
pottery and sculpture; historical examples from different
periods and cultures related to form and surface treatment and
glaze application. Activity 6 hours.
103 Two-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
Introduction to fundamental concepts, organizing principles
and historical references of two-dimensional art. Studio
projects develop a visual vocabulary of two-dimensional
elements and relationships common to all forms of creative
expression. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. CAN ART 14
104 Introduction to Drawing (3)
Drawing experiences involving development of form, structure,
light and dark, and relationships of visual structural elements.
Activity 6 hours.
106 Apparel Construction I (3)
Clothing construction techniques, with emphasis on application
of principles. Activity 6 hours.
108 Apparel Construction II (3)
Advanced processes of apparel construction and finishing.
Application of couture techniques and methods. Activity 6
hours.
109 Three- Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
Introduction to fundamental concepts and history of three-
dimensional form, as found in nature, sculpture, design and
architecture. Studio projects explore expressive potential of
three-dimensional forms using various materials and methods.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. CAN ART 16
150 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture (4)
Human development and the arts as experienced through
sculpture; history, forms, functions, cultural survey,
interrelationships and symbolism correlated with personal
exploration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. GE C2
*152 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics (4)
Human development and the arts as experienced through
ceramics; history, forms, functions, cultural survey,
interrelationships, and symbolism correlated with personal
exploration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. GE C2
155 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting (4)
Human development and the arts as experienced through
painting; history, forms, functions, cultural survey,
interrelationships, and symbolism correlated with personal
exploration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. GE C2
156 Survey & Studio: Textiles and Apparel (4)
Human development and the arts as experienced through
textiles and apparel; history, forms, functions,
interrelationships, and symbolism correlated with personal
exploration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. GE C2
*157 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Metal and Jewelry
Design (4)
Human development and the arts as experienced through
metal and jewelry design; history, forms, functions, cultural
survey, interrelationships, and symbolism correlated with
personal exploration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. GE C2
159 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Drawing (4)
Human development and the arts as experienced through
drawing; history, forms, functions, cultural survey,
interrelationships, and symbolism correlated with personal
exploration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
CAN ART 8 GE C2
180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4)
Introduction to and analysis of the uses of computer hardware
and software in Art and Design; historical, practical and
creative implications. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
202 Textile Structures (4)
Introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques of fabric
structure. Projects include exploration of basic woven and knit
constructions. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
203 Advanced Two-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (4)
Prerequisite: ART 103. Advanced study of the fundamental
concepts, principles, and historical references of two-
dimensional art with an emphasis on the creative process and
development of individual artistic expression. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours.
204 Fashion Design: Flat Pattern I (4)
Prerequisite: ART 106, 208, or instructor consent. Principles
and techniques of pattern making, with emphasis on style
development and fitting. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
206 Fashion Merchandising Concepts (4)
Concepts, principles, and overview of fashion merchandising.
208 Textiles (4)
Fundamental study of fibers, yarns, fabrics, color, and finishes;
emphasis on properties and performance in relation to
selection, use, and care. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
209 The Appreciation of Art through World Culture (4)
Appreciation and understanding of the visual arts in world
culture. Analysis of the art of a variety of cultures through
drawing, painting, sculpture, design. GE C2
212 Introduction to Weaving: Knotting Techniques (3)
Methods of structuring with fiber including knotting, macramé,
loom-free and primitive weaving; fabric constructions involving
collage, applique, stitchery, and three-dimensional forms. May
include field trips. Activity 6 hours.
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234 Introduction to Painting (3)
Creative use of color based on an understanding of visual
structural elements; study and manipulation of various media
including watercolor and oil. Activity 6 hours.
237 History of Design (4)
Historical survey of design and the design process, including
an examination of artistic, cultural, social, and theoretical
factors that influence design.
240 Art and Life Perspectives (4)
Comparative analyses of indigenous, blended, and
industrialized socio-cultural groups’ art forms and views of
time, environment, birth, death, and ancestry, as these views
are expressed through their visual art forms. GE E
244ABC Introduction to Life Composition (2, 2, 2)
Prerequisite: ART 159. Basic concepts of figure drawing and
sculpting, exploration of form, structure, proportions of human
figure; techniques as applied to visual expression. Activity 4
hours.
254 L, P Special Topics in Art (1–4)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May
be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
*272 Introduction to Jewelry (3)
Design and fabrication of basic jewelry techniques; lost wax
casting; texturing; forming; linking; soldering; bezel stone
setting; use of bronze, silver, and other nonferrous metals.
Activity 6 hours.
*287 Introduction to Photographic Processes (4)
Basic principles of black and white photography: tools,
materials, techniques, and philosophies of photography as an
expressive medium. Recommended that students furnish their
own cameras. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. CAN ART 18
295 Introduction to Teaching Art (2)
Introduction to theory and practice of general art teaching
techniques. Current approaches to art education are explored
and observed in area elementary and secondary schools.
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in all upper
division art courses. Students majoring or minoring in Art must have
completed applicable lower division core courses or equivalents;
students in other fields must have instructor consent.
302 Social Aspects of Fashion (4)
Prerequisite: GE social science requirement. Study of fashion
from a sociological and psychological perspective with
particular emphasis on the processes people use to associate
apparel and appearance with certain meanings, and the social
consequences of those meanings.
303 Three-Dimensional Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 103, 109, 203. Theoretical, historical, and
functional study of three-dimensional design for creative
development. Studio projects explore a variety of materials,
processes and technologies. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
304 Fashion Design: Flat Pattern II (4)
Prerequisite: ART 204. Advanced fashion designing through
the pattern methods. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
*307 Intermediate Ceramic Art (4)
Prerequisite: ART 152 or consent of instructor. Intermediate
level study of ceramic art concepts, processes, and history.
Development of concepts and techniques to achieve individual
expression. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated
to maximum of 8 units.
308 Graphic Communication Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 313, 333. Communication design theory
and practice using various media, processes and technologies.
Introduction to fundamental concepts of visual communication
including graphic design, corporate identity and logo design.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
312 Rendering (3)
Fundamentals of rendering for design disciplines. Shade,
shadow, color, value and intensity are used to distinguish
objects, describe form, and indicate depth and space. Various
media and techniques are introduced. Activity 6 hours.
313 Lettering and Typography (4)
Prerequisites: Art 103, 180, and 203. Technical, theoretical and
historical foundations of lettering and typography.
Development of skills and the methodology of professional use
of letterforms in graphic communication. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours.
314 Intermediate Sculpture (4)
Prerequisite: ART 150 or consent of instructor. Continued
examination and development of creative approaches in
sculpture concepts and processes. Exploration of varied
materials as used in individual expression. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
315 The Arts and the Environment (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Examines representations and uses of
the global environment from various eras and cultural
perspectives in visual art. GE Theme G
316 Foundations of Art (4)
Exploration of historical and contemporary issues in the visual
arts as related to philosophies, theories, and practices of
teaching and learning in art. Includes field experiences.
Lecture 3 1/2 hours; activity 1 hour.
317 Visual Arts in Urban Contexts (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Explorations of visual arts in different
urban contexts. Comparisons of diverse groups of artists,
urban art forums, and processes of achieving recognition and
legitimacy. May include service learning (optional). GE Theme D
323 Perspective Drawing (4)
Study of perspective drawing and related methodologies to
develop and communicate design concepts. Visualization of
three-dimensional objects using one-point and two-point
perspectives including shadows, slopes, and reflections.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
*327 Intermediate Enameling (3)
Prerequisite: ART 157 or instructor consent. Intermediate level
of study of concepts and processes in enameling. Further
development of design and enameling techniques specifically
related to enameling use in jewelry and metals. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units. Activity 6 hours.
328 Interior Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 312, 323. Study of commercial and
residential interior design, including space planning, drafting
techniques, color usage, and model building. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours.
332 Intermediate Rendering (3)
Prerequisite: ART 312. Intermediate study of rendering
techniques and delineation skills for design disciplines. Rapid
visualization and quick sketch drawing methods are used for
design ideation and communication. Activity 6 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
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333 Color (4)
Prerequisite: ART 203. Intensive study of color theory and
color perception. Lectures and studio projects examine the
aesthetic, practical, optical, psychological, symbolic, historical
and cultural aspects of color. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
338 Textile Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 103 or consent of instructor. Fundamental
theories, concepts, and processes used for print textile design.
Includes use of computer as a design tool. May include field
trips. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
340 Art Production Practicum (2)
Requires permission from the department. Application of
processes, technologies, and theories related to specific
art/design activity. Limited to 2 units per quarter. Meets 8 hours
per week or by assignment. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 units for elective credit only. Graded ABC/NC
341 The American Landscape in Art (4)
Historical survey and analysis of the landscape and visions of
the U.S. in art and architecture from 1700 to the present.
Theories and principles of art, especially landscape painting.
343 Architectural Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 312, 323. Study of historical and
contemporary architectural ideas, structure, and design
solutions. Development of skills in layout, drafting techniques,
model building and the use of various media and technologies.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
352 Architectural Lighting Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 343. Architectural lighting design with
emphasis on linking theory, design concepts, application and
environmental considerations. Activity 6 hours. May include
field trips.
356 Written Expression in Visual Arts (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Study and practice in
forms of writing pertaining to art including theory, criticism, and
historical research and analysis.
357 Creative Experiences for Health and Wellness (4)
(also listed as DANC 357, MUS 357, and TA 357)
Prerequisites: ART 209 or MUS 150 or 160; DANC 157 or TA
152 or HS 150. Exploring health and wellness through
participation in the creative arts - dance, visual arts, music and
theatre arts.
358 Airbrush Painting (3)
Study in the use, care, and operation of the airbrush.
Introduction to flat coverage, graduations of color, masking and
stenciling, with an emphasis on realistic rendering. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
362 Textile and Apparel Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Art 208. Basic principles of textile and apparel
analysis and evaluation, manufacturing specifications and
processes.
364 Intermediate Drawing (4)
Prerequisite: ART 159 or consent of instructor. Historical
study in composition with diversified subjects. Comprehensive
drawings in line, value and shape. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4
hours.
373 Creative Fashion Design (3)
Prerequisites: ART 203, 244. Basic studies in creative fashion
design and body ornamentation formulated through the
application of elements and principles of art.
374 Intermediate Painting (4)
Prerequisite: ART 155. Continued study of history, styles and
content in painting with emphasis on development of individual
concepts. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
*377 Intermediate Photography (4)
Prerequisite: ART 287. Development of individual creative
approaches and philosophies in photography as well as
strengthening of controls and techniques of black and white
processes. Camera recommended. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4
hours.
380 Computer Graphics I (4)
Prerequisite: Art 180. Computers in art and design;
descriptions, functions, visual problem solving, programming,
computer graphics, applications in visual imagery and design.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours.
382 Computers in Fashion Merchandising (4)
Prerequisites: Art 206. Introductory computer course.
Computers in art and design. Applications for apparel
manufacturing, retailing, and promotion which include
descriptions, functions, visual problem solving, and computer
technology in the global marketplace. Lecture 2 hours, activity
4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
384 Computers in Fashion Design (4)
Prerequisite: Art 204. Introductory computer course.
Computers in art and design. Manipulation and integration of
two and three dimensional objects for problem solving using
computer applications for apparel design. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
386 Computers in Textiles (4)
Prerequisite: Art 208, Introductory computer course.
Computers in art and design. Information and specific
computer applications for the textiles industry, including
weaving and knitting technology and surface design. May
include field trips. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
*387 Color Photography (4)
Prerequisite: ART 377 or consent of instructor. Introduction to
color films and papers; work with properties of color films and
producing prints from color materials. Lecture 2 hours, activity
4 hours.
388 Illustration (4)
Prerequisites: ART 159, 203, 244AB. Study of the theoretical,
historical and practical aspects of illustration with an emphasis
on composition and drawing and painting techniques using
various media. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
390 Art in the Community (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. The
influences and the relationship of Art within the urban
community. Participation in activity utilizing art skills in service
to the community. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
Lecture 2 hours, Activity 4 hours.
398 Cooperative Education (1-8) (see UNIV 398)
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400-level Courses
*There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that
carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, ART 400, 401, 415, 499. (Art
Education Option may apply ART 400)
*400 Elementary Classroom Visual Art (3)
Exploration and integration of creative expression, artistic
perception, historical-cultural contexts, and aesthetic valuing
as components of teaching visual art in the elementary
classroom. Meets four hours per week. Some sections include
service learning.
401 Proseminar: Critical Theories in Visual Arts (3)
Prerequisites: ART 101A or 101C; 426; senior standing as Art
major or recommendation of department. Systematic
approach to art theory, criticism, and evaluation within the
visual arts; development of independent critical and artistic
viewpoints with regard to creation of art forms.
402 Advanced Color Photography (4)
Prerequisite: ART 387 or consent of instructor. Advanced
techniques, theories, history of color photography; student
production of comprehensive body of work utilizing color
processes. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated
to maximum of 8 units.
403 Advanced Three-Dimensional Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 303. Advanced study of three-dimensional
design with an emphasis on its expressive potential and
functional properties. Studio projects explore traditional and
experimental processes and technologies. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
404 Studio Seminar (4)
On-site examination of contemporary art in artists’ studios,
galleries and museums in Los Angeles. Practical application of
theory through interaction with artists and arts professionals in
their workplace.
406 Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology (4)
Art and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete,
and Greece. Principal monuments of architecture, sculpture,
and the applied arts.
408 Advanced Graphic Communication Design (4)
Prerequisite: Art 308. Advanced theory and practice of graphic
communication design using graphic processes and
technologies. Project planning and development through study
and application of professional practices. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
410 Building a Community through Visual Art in
Secondary Education (4)
Prerequisite: Art Education Major, Single Subject Credential
student or permission of instructor. Examine and analyze
visual art education and its role in public school education
through theories and field experiences including instructional
planning, research, and classroom experience. Service
Learning required and classes held at both CSULA and
approved site.
411 Greek and Roman Art (4)
Art of Greece, its development in Hellenistic and Roman times,
and the Etruscan influences.
*412 Advanced Ceramic Art (4)
Prerequisite: ART 307. Advanced techniques, concepts,
analysis, and history of ceramic art. Student productions of
ceramic art using varied methods and approaches. Lecture 2
hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units.
413 Advanced Lettering and Typography (4)
Prerequisite: ART 313. Advanced study in typographic
communications; analysis of historical reference in the
typographic arts; the use of technology in professional
typographic practice. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
414 Advanced Painting (4)
Prerequisite: ART 374. Studio painting and pictorial
organization. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
416 Medieval Art (4)
Principal monuments of Medieval architecture, sculpture, and
painting covering the Celtic, Carolingian, Ottonian,
Romanesque, and Gothic periods.
*417 Advanced Ceramic Processes (4)
Prerequisite: ART 412. Advanced theories, analysis, and
history of ceramic art, with emphasis on advanced application
of ceramic techniques of forming, finishing, and firing to
express individual concepts. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
418 Business Principles and Practices for Artists and
Designers (4)
Business management for small design or studio offices;
training in freelance procedures, billing, contracts, portfolios,
licenses, and artist representation; survival strategies.
420 Textile and Apparel Economics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 150 or 201 or 202. Examination of
linkages between the textile and apparel complex industries on
a global basis. Consideration of design, merchandising and
textiles.
421 Baroque Art (4)
Art of Western Europe from 16th through late 17th century.
422 Interactive Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 180, 308. The study and design of
computer based interactive media including the effective
organization and communication of ideas and information. May
be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
423 Product Design (3)
Prerequisites: ART 332, 403. Manipulation of three-
dimensional form relative to functional and merchandising
requirements of industrial assignments. Activity 6 hours. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
426 Modern Art (4)
Evolution of modern painting, sculpture, and architecture since
Impressionism; surrealism, Russian constructivism, and
abstract expressionism.
*427 Advanced Jewelry and Metals (3)
Prerequisite: ART 157 or consent of instructor. Advanced
techniques, theories and history of jewelry and metals. The
comprehensive study of design and non-ferrous metalworking
techniques specifically related to jewelry and metals. Activity 6
hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
428 Advanced Interior Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 328. Advanced study of commercial and
residential interior design, including living space concepts,
contract design, and casework. Various drawing processes
and technologies are used. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
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429 Advanced Sculpture (4)
Prerequisite: ART 314. Advanced techniques, theories,
concepts, and history in sculpture. Student production of
sculpture using varied methods and approaches. Lecture 2
hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units.
430 Fashion Merchandising Processes (4)
Prerequisites: ART 206, MKT 344. Merchandising processes
and fashion promotion strategies: planning, buying, and control
of fashion products.
431A The Arts of Asia: India and Iran (4)
Traditional and modern art, architecture and graphic arts of
India and Iran. Study of the contribution religion and politics
made in the formation of artistic traditions.
431B The Arts of Asia: China and Japan (4)
Traditional and modern art, architecture and graphic arts of
China and Japan. Study of the contribution religion and politics
made in the formation of artistic traditions.
432 Advanced Rendering (3)
Prerequisite: ART 332. Advanced study of rendering with
intensive experience and practice with various media and
techniques. Development of skills for professional
presentations and portfolio. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated
to maximum of 6 units.
433 Advanced Color (4)
Prerequisite: ART 333. Advanced study of color theory and
color perception including the aesthetic, practical, optical,
psychological, symbolic, historical and cultural aspects. Studio
projects emphasize direct experience and experimentation.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units.
434 Advanced Painting Processes (4)
Prerequisite: ART 414. Techniques of painting; advanced
studies in pictorial composition through process, theory and
technique. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated
to maximum of 12 units.
*435 Exploring the Arts in Early Childhood (4)
A conceptual and experimental approach to the
interrelationships of visual arts and dance in the education of
young children. Studio experiences included. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours.
436 Renaissance Art (4)
Art of Europe from 15th and 16th centuries.
*438 Advanced Textile Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 338 or consent of instructor. Advanced
theories, concepts, and procedures in print textile design.
Includes use of computer as a design tool. May include field
trips. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
441 American Art (4)
History of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts of
America from colonial times to present.
442 Advanced Textiles (4)
Prerequisite: ART 208. Evaluation of research, technical
developments, and issues related to the production and
consumption of textile products.
443 Advanced Architectural Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 343. Advanced study of architectural
design, including client analysis, space planning and
relationship of human dimensions and environment. Two-
dimensional designs are translated into three-dimensional
structures using technological processes and model building.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units.
444 Fashion Promotion (4)
Prerequisites: ART 206, 209; MKT 340. Merchandising
process and strategies; advertising and sales promotion of
fashion products.
446 Art of Latin America (4)
Art of Latin America from ancient civilizations to contemporary
painting, crafts, and architecture.
447H The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest (4)
The art and architecture of the ancient civilizations of pre-
Columbian Mesoamerica and the Southwestern region of the
United States, from the time of the Olmecs through that of the
Maya and Aztecs.
448 Commercial Exhibition and Display Design (3)
Prerequisites: ART 303, 328. Theory and techniques of
commercial exhibition and display design; evaluation and
analysis of its communicative, aesthetic, and technical factors
through practical application. Activity 6 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units.
449 Video for Artists (4)
Prerequisite: Art 287 or consent of instructor.
Examination of contemporary video art through required
readings, viewing artists’ videos and student production of
video work. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
450H The Colonial Art of Mexico and Guatemala (4)
The art and architecture of Colonial Mexico and Guatemala,
from the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1521 to
Independence from Spain in 1821, with emphasis on:
Tequitqui, Baroque and Churrigueresque.
451 Mannerism: High Renaissance to Baroque (4)
Sixteenth century architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor
arts from High Renaissance to Baroque.
452 Advanced Architectural Lighting Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 352. Exploration of advanced, professional
architectural lighting design theory, technology and energy
management, using case studies to illustrate the application of
principles. May include field trips. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4
hours.
453 Aztec Art and Culture (4)
Art, architecture, and culture of the Aztec civilization of
Mesoamerica.
454L,P Special Topics in Art (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; courses as needed for
specific topic. Current topics of special interest, as announced
in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 9
units.
455 The Creative Genius in Art and Music (4)
(also listed as MUS 455)
Great artists and musicians throughout history; their
philosophy, innovations, accomplishments, and effects on
culture and history.
456 Art oft the Ancient Andes (4)
Art and architecture of the Andean region in South America,
from the time of the Chavin culture through the Incas.
457H Mexican Muralists and Frida Kahlo (4)
The mural art of Mexico between 1910 and 1974, emphasizing
Orozco, Siqueiros, Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
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458 Advanced Airbrush Painting (3)
Prerequisite: ART 358. Advanced studies in airbrush painting
techniques. Utilization of various rendering effects with an
emphasis on graphic depiction of subject matter and the
naturalistic qualities of light and dark on the pictorial surface.
May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
459 Advanced Fashion Design Processes (4)
Prerequisite: ART 108 A and B, ART 204. Traditional and
contemporary fashion design principles and techniques used
for construction and assembly of garments. Tailoring
techniques used for construction and assembly of garments.
Tailoring techniques emphasized. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4
hours.
460 Multicultural Approaches to Visual Arts (4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Analysis of art experience as human
behavior responsive to sociological, ecological, political and
historical conditions in American and other cultures. Specially
recommended for students preparing for bilingual/crosscultural
specialist credential.
461 Oceanic and North American Indian Art (4)
Historic and traditional art of Pacific areas of Micronesia,
Melanesia, Polynesia, and of American Northwest Coast and
Southwest Indian art.
463 Portfolio Presentation (3)
Portfolio development techniques for art students including
bookbinding and photography techniques; collecting, matting,
and evaluating artwork. Preparatory to starting professional art
career. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6
units.
464 Advanced Life Composition (2)
Prerequisite: ART 244 ABC. Advanced drawing of human
figure and composition, using various media and techniques.
Activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
465 Theory and Practice of Art Therapy (4)
History, theoretical approaches to, and practical applications of
art therapy.
466 Nineteenth Century Art (4)
Art of western Europe from David to end of nineteenth century.
Art 468 Problems in Advanced Design (4)
Prerequisite: ART 408. Advanced study and research in visual
communications design and the use of processes and
technologies relevant to practice within the professional
community. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Some sections of this
course require service learning and will be identified in the
schedule of classes.
469 Historic Textiles (4)
Prerequisite: ART 208. Historic textiles from earliest times to
present; records and preserved textiles viewed as reflections of
life and textile development of countries and major civilizations.
471 History of Costume (4)
Historic costume from earliest times to present as related to
the art of dress. Records and preserved costume viewed as
reflections of life and costume development of countries and
major civilizations.
*472 Advanced Enameling (3)
Prerequisite: ART 327 or instructor consent. Advanced level
of study of concepts and processes in enameling. Further
development of design and enameling techniques specifically
related to enameling use in jewelry and metals. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units. Activity 6 hours.
473 Advanced Creative Fashion Design (3)
Prerequisite: ART 373. Advanced design theories and
concepts of creative fashion and body ornamentation. Activity
6 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
*474 Printmaking: Etching (3)
Graphic processes of etching; work in black and white and
color. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units.
475 Visual Arts and Human Development (4)
Analysis of relationships between the visual arts and aspects
of human development through case study research.
476 Early Christian and Byzantine Art (4)
Prerequisite: ART 101A. Art history from 250 to 1453 AD in
Eastern Empire, to 476 AD in Western Roman Empire; covers
key monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, and
applied arts.
477 History of Photography (4)
Prerequisites: ART 101ABC. History of photography from
19th century to present with an emphasis on 20th century
practice. Relationship of photography with history, culture,
technology, art, social values and other concerns.
*479 Silkscreen/Serigraphy (3)
History, processes, production of fine prints using silk screens;
color, and black and white printing. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units.
480 Computer Graphics II (4)
Prerequisite: ART 380. Continued studies in computers for
artists and designers; use of C language; graphics procedures;
frame-buffer technology and applications. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
481 African Art (4)
Art of sub-Saharan Africa. Includes historic art of Benin,
Ghana, and Congo kingdoms and traditional art of Western
Sudan, Guinea Coast, and the Congo.
482 Photographic Manipulations and Extensions (4)
Prerequisite: ART 377 or consent of instructor. Use of
photographs as part of broad vocabulary of processes;
exploration of techniques and methods outside mainstream of
photography. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
483 Photographic Studio Practices (4)
Prerequisite: ART 377 or consent of instructor. Introduction to
techniques in studio lighting and related activities through
lecture and practical demonstrations. Lecture 2 hours, activity
4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
484 Advanced Sculpture Processes (4)
Prerequisite: ART 429. Advanced theories, analysis, and
history of sculptural art, with emphasis on advanced
application of sculpture techniques to express individual
concepts. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated
to maximum of 12 units.
485 Ecology and Environment (4)
Relationships between aesthetics and ecosystems, social
structures and environments.
487 Advanced Photography (4)
Prerequisite: ART 377 or consent of instructor. Advanced
experimental photographic techniques including examination of
critical, creative problems with an emphasis on individual
development and growth. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. Some sections of
this course require service learning and will be identified in the
schedule of classes.
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488 Advanced Illustration (4)
Prerequisite: ART 388. Advanced study of the theoretical,
historical and practical aspects of illustration. Exploration and
analysis of composition, story line, and dramatization. Lecture
2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units.
489 Advanced Fashion Design (4)
Prerequisites: ART 106, 108, 204. Principles and techniques
of advanced fashion design. Analysis of interrelationship
among materials, fashion design, and the human figure.
Emphasis on draping technique. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4
hours.
491 Art Since 1945 (4)
Prerequisite: ART 426. Beginning with surrealism and
abstract expressionism, this course delineates the many styles
of the 1960s and focuses upon postmodern art of the 1970s
and 1980s.
492 Senior Project (4)
• 492 D- Design
• 492 E- Art Education
• 492 F- Fashion and Textiles
• 492 S- Studio Arts
Prerequisite: Completion of an Art Option area and instructor
consent. Advanced problems in specific Art Option area.
Examination of the major themes, theories, and research in art.
Development of a portfolio, and culminating senior project.
Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.
493 Digital Image Processing and Illustration (4)
Prerequisite: ART 408. Advanced study in the use of digital
technology and methodology in image processing and
illustration. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated
to maximum of 8 units.
494 Computer Graphics Animation (4)
Prerequisite: ART 480. Computer graphics animation for
artists and designers: storyboard, object design, animation,
and production. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
495 Directed Fieldwork In Fashion and Textiles (1-4)
Prerequisite: Thirty-five units fashion and textiles major
coursework, including 15 upper division units, and
departmental approval. Supervised experience utilizing
professional preparation in field setting. Graded CR/NC.
496 Advanced Computer Animation (4)
Prerequisites: ART 380, 480, 494. Development and
production of a complete computer animated work from
storyboard to post-production. May be repeated up to 8 units.
498 Capstone Animation Project (4)
(also listed as TVF 498)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor plus one of the
following sequences: ART 480, 494, 496, or TVF 377, 378,
381. The design, pre-production, production and post-
production of an advanced animated work suitable for portfolio
presentation. Up to six units may be taken by a student who is
assisting on someone else’s Capstone Animation Project.
Activity 8 hours. 12 units required for animation majors.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of all upper division
course work in area of study, consent of an instructor to act as
sponsor. Project selected in conference with sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly and a final
report submitted. Limited to 3 units per quarter. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units.
Graduate Level Courses (ART)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following: ART 400, 401, 415, 499 (Art education option
may apply ART 400)
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
500 Seminar: Art Education (3)
Prerequisites: Teaching experience, 20 units in art.
Opportunities for teachers to evaluate their experiences in light
of new techniques and concepts; problems resolved through
group interaction; background in subject matter increased
through research and experimentation. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units.
501A Seminar: Ancient Art History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in MA/MFA program. In-
depth study of selected topics in art from the Paleolithic period
to approximately 1000 CE. Development, discussion, and
presentation of research papers.
501B Seminar: Art History of Changing Eras (3)
Prerequisite: Classified Standing in MA/MFA program. In-depth
study of selected topics in Art from primarily the 15
th
–19
th
century CE time period. Development, discussion, and
presentation of research papers.
501C Seminar: Contemporary Art History, (3)
Prerequisite: Classified Standing in MA/MFA program. In-depth
study of selected topics in contemporary art. Development,
discussion, and presentation of research papers.
502M MFA Seminar: Visual Arts (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in Graduate MFA program.
Critical approach to the visual arts through examination of the
roles and works of artists in society. May be repeated to
maximum of 9 units.
503 Graduate Problems in Design (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in graduate program.
Independent research applied to problems of contemporary
design permitting students to pursue specific interests in
advanced areas. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
504M MA/MFA Seminar: Studio Art (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in graduate program.
Philosophical, conceptual, and practical aspects of
professional studio art. Analysis and criticism focusing on the
original studio production of students enrolled. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units.
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505 Research in Art Education (3)
Prerequisite: ART 415, instructor consent. Investigation of
both conceptual and procedural aspects of historical,
descriptive, and experimental research relevant to practice of
art education.
506 Fashion & Textiles: Experimentation in Design (3)
Experimental investigation in fashion and textiles requiring
individual expression and innovation in design. May be
repeated to a maximum of 9 units. Activity 6 hours.
507 Perspectives on Visual Art, Aesthetics, and Culture (3)
Inquiries into the nature of and relationships among visual art,
aesthetics, and culture from various theoretical, philosophical,
socio-cultural, and political perspectives.
508M MA/MFA Seminar: Design (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in graduate program.
Intensive discussion and critical evaluation of individual
research and studio production of students enrolled. Aesthetic,
theoretical, and technical aspects of professional design and
visual communication are examined. May be repeated to a
maximum of 9 units.
509 Seminar: Fashion and Textiles (3)
Overview, theories, current issues and research in fashion and
textiles.
510 Art History in Art Education (3)
Prerequisites: Teaching experience, 20 units of art. Theories
and methods for investigation of history of art forms.
512 Graduate Photography (3)
Prerequisite: Three upper division photography courses.
Intensive study and production work in contemporary
photography, current theories, concepts, and techniques. May
be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
513M MFA Seminar: Photography (4)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate standing in MFA program.
Philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical aspects of art
photography as they relate to contemporary art photography
practices. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
514 Fashion and Textiles in Cultural Contexts (4)
Prerequisite: ART 302. Interrelationships of fashion and textiles
and culture; perspectives, dynamics and global influences.
515 Art Criticism in Art Education (3)
Prerequisites: Teaching experience, 20 units of art including
ART 401. Theories and methods for investigation of critical
analysis of art forms.
516 Art and Design in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: Classified Standing in MFA program. Theories
and methodologies for the instruction of art and design in
higher education, organizational models, objectives, and
methods of assessment. May be repeated for credit as subject
matter changes, to a maximum of 9 units, with adviser
approval.
517 Graduate Ceramics (3)
Prerequisite: ART 417. Individual studio work in ceramics
stressing advanced competence in technique and concepts.
Periodic group presentations and critical analysis. May be
repeated to maximum of 18 units. Activity 6 hours.
522 Graduate Interactive Design (3)
Prerequisite: Art 422. Design, production and dissemination of
advanced computer based interactive inquiries which relate
specifically to creative and conceptual goals. Emphasis is on
effective communication of ideas and creative uses of
technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
530 The Arts in Aesthetic Education (4)
Prerequisites: Nine units of art, instructor consent for
nonmajors. Bases of aesthetic responses to visual, literary,
performing arts.
531 Research Methodologies in Art (4)
Research methodologies and practices of artistic inquiry.
Conceptual and technical issues in and requirements related to
M.A. and M.F.A. theses, and projects in the Art department.
544 Graduate Painting and Drawing (3)
Prerequisites: Six units of upper division painting and drawing.
Studio work in various media, stressing professional
competence in techniques and concepts of art. May be
repeated to maximum of 18 units. Activity 6 hours.
554L Special Topics in Art (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent (specific prerequisite subject
to change, depending upon topic of emphasis or content
requirements of the course). Selected topics reflecting current
issues, problems, and interests in art. May be repeated for
credit to maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.
554P Special Topics in Art (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent (specific prerequisite subject
to change, depending upon topic of emphasis or content
requirements of the course). Selected topics reflecting current
issues, problems, and interests in art. May be repeated for
credit to maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.
574 Graduate Printmaking (3)
Prerequisite: Six units of ART 424 or 474. Work in selection of
printmaking media stressing professional competence in
techniques and art concepts. May be repeated to maximum of
9 units. Activity 6 hours.
577 Graduate Problems in Fashion (4)
Prerequisite: Eight units in Fashion and Textiles Option.
Individual investigation in fashion design, merchandising, and
textiles; advanced work in laboratory and research. May be
repeated to 12 units.
584 Graduate Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: ART 484. Individual studio work in sculpture
building upon undergraduate sculpture experiences. Periodic
group presentations and critical analysis. May be repeated to
maximum of 18 units. Activity 6 hours.
594 Graduate Computer Animation (3)
Prerequisite: Art 494. Advanced study and production of
computer animation based on clearly stated creative and
conceptual goals. Individual expression and innovation are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
595 Directed Field Work in Art (1–4)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in Graduate program.
Supervised experience in professional art industry: community
sites, museums, publications, and business. May be repeated
to maximum of 8 units.
595M MFA Professional Field Work in Art (1–9)
Prerequisite: Classified standing in MFA program. Supervised
field work experience in professional art industry: museums,
publications, design, and business. May be repeated to
maximum of 9 units.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
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598 Graduate Directed Study (1–3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in the field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of 9
units.
598M MFA Directed Study (1–12)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent directed study of advanced topics in professional
art fields. Regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
599 Thesis or Project (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis or
project. Must be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
599M MFA Project (1–12)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to
act as sponsor, departmental approval of project prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in MFA project
accompanied by a written abstract. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Program in
Asian and Asian
American Studies
Department of Anthropology
College of Natural and Social Sciences
PROGRAM OFFICE
King Hall C4077A
Program Director: ChorSwang Ngin
Phone: (323) 343-2442
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/anthro/cngin.htm
The minor listed below is interdisciplinary in nature and is open to interested students in all majors throughout the campus. The
program is administered by the College of Natural and Social Sciences.
The Faculty
Coordinator: ChorSwang Ngin
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Asian and
Asian-American Studies
The B.A. Degree Program in Asian and Asian American
Studies at CSULA is an interdisciplinary program with an
emphasis on the connections between Asian and Asian
American Studies. The program is built on a solid foundation of
languages, cultures and histories of Asia while emphasizing
both the global and the local dimension of social, cultural,
economic and political connections between Asia and Asian
America.
The primary objectives of the program are to explore and study
historical and contemporary transnational links between Asia
and Asian America, between diasporas and their homeland,
and the flexible and dynamic mutual social, cultural, economic
and political influences they have on each other; to provide
background on cultural continuity and reconstructions as
immigrant and diasporic groups are formed as they settle in
new homelands; and to explore interactions and mutual
influences as different cultural groups interact within
multiethnic, multicultural and multi-religious communities such
as the United States.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Asian and Asian American Studies is 180 units, of
which 68-80 units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for
the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree
including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (68-80 units)
This program consists of a single option with 68-80 units
required.
Required Core (20 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
AAAS/CHS/LAS/ PAS 108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4)
AAAS 200 Pacific Asian Culture, People, and
Society (4)
HIST 150 Asian American History (4) or
SOC 263 Asian American Experience (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
AAAS 300 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Asian and
Asian American Studies (4)
SOC 301 Writing for Sociology (4)
Social Science Courses on Asia and The Pacific (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following:
AAAS/HIST 418 Islamic Central Asia (4)
AAAS/GEOG 479 Urbanization in Central Asia (4)
ANTH 414 Peoples of Asia (4)
GEOG 424 South and Southeast Asia (4)
GEOG 425 Japan (4)
GEOG 430 China (4)
HIST 494A Traditional China (4)
HIST 494B Modern China (4)
HIST 494C People's Republic of China (4)
HIST 495A Traditional Japan (4)
HIST 495B Modern Japan (4)
HIST 496 History of Southeast Asia
POLS 428 Asia and the Politics of Transnational
Migration (4)
POLS 452 Government and Politics of China (4)
POLS 458 Politics of Asian American Immigration (4)
POLS 459 Politics of East Asia (4)
SOC 435 Asian Societies (4)
Languages: Requirement (0-12 units)
Select 12 units or demonstrate proficiency equivalent to
satisfactory completion of a one-year course of study in an
Asian language.
CHIN 100ABC Elementary Mandarin (4,4,4) or
CHIN 101ABC Elementary Cantonese (4,4,4) or
JAPN 100ABC Elementary Japanese (4,4,4) or
KOR 100ABC Elementary Korean (4,4,4) or
THAI 100ABC Elementary Thai (4,4,4) or
VIET 100ABC Elementary Vietnamese (4,4,4) or
Demonstrated Competency (0)
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Humanities (Arts. Literature and Culture) - (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following:
AAAS/ML 180 Chinese Written Symbols in Asian and
Asian American Communities (4)
AAAS 350 Ancient East Asian Literatures and the
Modern World (4)
(may not be double-counted to satisfy
Upper Division Theme requirement)
ART 431A The Arts of Asia: India and Iran (4)
CHIN 430 Chinese Literatures in Translation (4)
ENGL 476 Ethnic Literature in the U.S. (4)
JAPN 307 Japanese Literature in Translation (4)
PHIL 415 Philosophy of Religion (4)
PHIL 436 South Asian Philosophy (4)
PHIL 437 East Asian Philosophy (4)
RELS 410 Asian Religions (4)
Asian American (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following:
AAAS/ANTH 415 Asian American Communities in Southern
California (4)
AAAS/LBS 422 Asian Americans in Science and Literature
(4)
AAAS 450 Advanced Seminar in Asian and Asian
American Studies (4)
HIST 150 Asian American History (4) (if not taken
as part of the core)
POLS 458 Politics of Asian American Immigration (4)
(if not taken as part of the Social Science
core)
SOC 263 Asian American Experience (4)
(if not taken as part of the core)
Interrelationship with Other Regions and Groups (8)
Select 8 units from the following:
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4)
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in
California (4)
GEOG 432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
HIST 488 California (4)
POLS 428 Asia and the Politics of Transnational
Migration (4)
Electives (4)
Select four units from the following:
AAAS 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
CHS 111 Cultural Diversity and Chicanos (4)
COMM/MKT 459 Intercultural Business Communication (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
GEOG 431 California (4)
HIST 480 Ethnicity and Immigration in American
History (4)
HIST 489 Los Angeles (4)
PAS 416 Pan Africanism and World Politics (4)
PSY 439 Race/Ethnic Minority Mental Health (4)
SOC 460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
Minor in Asian Studies
Requirements for the Minor (32 units)
Required course (4 units)
AAAS 200 Pacific Asian Culture, People, and Society (4)
Electives (28 units)
With adviser guidance and approval, select a total of 28 units
of electives from the following three areas, with no more than
12 units from any one area. Students are strongly encouraged
to take courses that represent at least two different countries.
Area I: Language and Literature
AAAS 350
CHIN 200ABC, 201ABC, 300AB, 408, 410
JAPN 200ABC, 230, 300ABC, 307, 408, 410
Other intermediate or advanced Asian language courses.
Area II: Art, Music, Philosophy, History, and
Religious Studies
ART 431A
CHIN 310
HIST 494ABC, 495AB, 496
JAPN 310, 311, 460
PHIL 436, 437
RELS 410
Area III: Anthropology, Geography, Political Science,
and Sociology
ANTH 414
POLS 452
GEOG 424, 425, 430, 434
SOC 435
List of Courses (AAAS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Course
108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4) (also listed as LAS,
PAS, CHS 108)
Survey course which examines comparatively the notions of
race and ethnicity, the exploitation based on these statuses,
and the resulting resistance and multi-ethnic social movements
in the U.S. and elsewhere.
180 Chinese Written Symbols in Asian and Asian
American Communities (4)
Development of Chinese characters, similarity and dissimilarity
in their usage among Asian countries, and their impact on
Asian's and Asian American's cultural identities. Cross-listed as
ML 180.
200 Pacific Asian Culture, People, and Society (4)
Introductory survey of the people, history, society, culture,
government, and economies of Pacific Asia. Focus on
similarities and differences that impact understanding of and
among various Asian groups. Service learning option available.
GE D
Upper Division Courses
300 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Asian/Asian American
Studies (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 102. This course introduces
students to the theories and methods of interdisciplinary
research in Asian and Asian American Studies. Course content
varies depending on the faculty's expertise and research
emphasis.
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350 Ancient East Asian Literature and the Modern World
(4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Meanings of “ancient” and “modern” in
East Asian literature; use of Western concepts of modernity to
challenge Asian traditions; use of ancient East Asian literature
to impact Western “modernity.” GE Theme I
408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4) (also listed as PAS,
CHS, LAS 408)
Prerequisite: any lower division course in AAAS, PAS, CHS or
LAS
The course is a comparative examination of diaspora among
principally Africans, Asians and Latin Americans emphasizing
the conditions of dispersal, the patterns of settlement, and the
formations of global tribes.
415 Asian American Communities in Southern California
(4) (Also listed as ANTH 415)
The course examines the Asian American enclaves and
communities in Southern California by exploring culture,
ethnicity, solidarity, political economy, and resistance in their
creation and maintenance of communities. Service learning
option available.
418 History of Islamic Central Asia (also listed as HIST 418
(4)
History in global context of the region encompassing
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikstan, Turkmenstan,
and Uzbekistan, from the seventh century to the present, with
emphasis on common religious and cultural trends.
422 Asian Americans in Science and Literature (4)
(also listed as LBS 422)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, upper division standing.
Interdisciplinary exploration of how Asians have been
represented, and how Asian Americans have represented
themselves, in relation to science and technology.
450 Advanced Seminar in Asian and Asian-American
Studies (4)
Prerequisites: AAAS 300. A content variable seminar with
writing and oral presentation experiences which explore in
depth a selected topic in Asian and/or Asian-American cultures
and histories in transnational contexts. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units as content changes.
479 Hybrid Urbanism: Urban Transformation of Central
Asia (4) (also listed as GEOG 479)
This course analyzes the historical evolution of cities in Central
Asia, as manifested in their spatial structure, architecture,
urban morphology and social geography.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of faculty sponsor, approval of
proposed project before registration, ability to assume
responsibility for independent research and analysis. Regular
discussion of progress with sponsor before presentation of final
written report. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
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Department of
Biological Sciences
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Biological Sciences 142
Phone: (323) 343-2050
E-mail: Biomicr@calstatela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/biol/
The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Biology,
and a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology.
The Faculty
Professors: Roger R. Bowers, Robert A. Desharnais, John A. Gamon, Margaret C. Jefferson, Beverly Krilowicz,
Philip S. LaPolt (Chair), Nancy L. McQueen, Alan E. Muchlinski, Carlos D. Robles, James M. Rosser, Sandra B. Sharp.
Associate Professors: Amelia A. Russo-Neustadt, Robert Nissen, Elizabeth Torres.
Assistant Professors: Patrick Krug, Edith Porter, Tina Salmassi, Sergio Escorza-Trevino, H. Howard Xu.
Emeriti: Wayne Paul Alley, Kenneth Anderson, Samuel M. Caplin, Brian Capon, Theodore J. Crovello, Richard Fleming, William R.
Hanson, Margaret J. Hartman, James W. Harvey, James Henrickson, George E. Jakway, Genaro A. Lopez, Daniel P. Mahoney,
Rosemarie Marshall, Evan K. Oyakawa, Betsy Peitz, Howard Rosen, Mercer Price Russell, Joseph T. Seto, David L. Soltz, Richard
M. Straw, Velma J. Vance, Richard J. Vogl.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides a
balanced blend of traditional and modern biology, incorporating
the important generalizations of traditional biology with the
more recent advances. The degree may lead to graduate
study in biology or related fields such as forensic science;
entrance into professional schools in medicine, dentistry, or
pharmacy; and employment in applied or technical aspects of
biology including the biotechnology industry and environmental
science areas. In addition to the usual course offerings, the
Department of Biological Sciences participates in the
Southern California Ocean Studies Institute (SCOSI) and the
California Desert Studies Consortium, which are explained in
detail under Consortia in the first chapter of this catalog. The
department also participates in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor of
Science degree program in Natural Science.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Biology is 186 units, of which 120 units are in the
major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Departmental Honors Program
The Department of Biological Sciences offers an honors
program for upper division biology students who have
completed 94 quarter units, including 40 units in the major, with
a minimum B (3.0) grade point average both overall and in the
major. Students shall have completed 24 units of the major in
residence at Cal State L.A.
The honors program introduces superior students to intensive
research experience in biology. Honor students are assisted
by an honors adviser and two other committee members.
Enrollment in BIOL 396, Honors Study in Biology, for 5 units is
required, and enrollment in BIOL 499, Undergraduate Directed
Study, for 1–4 units, is optional. A prospectus, a written thesis,
and a final oral examination about the thesis, administered by
the committee, are required parts of the program. Diplomas
and transcripts of honors program graduates are designated:
“Graduated with Departmental Honors in Biology.”
Requirements for the Major (120 units)
Of the 186 units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology, the major requires 120 while the general education
program and other university requirements total 66.
Competence in mathematics through MATH 207 or MATH 230
is required. It is recommended that students complete at least
one year of a foreign language.
Successful completion of the major requires a minimum C (2.0)
overall grade point average in all courses required for the
major. At least 18 units of upper division course work that
fulfills major requirements must be taken in residence (not to
include courses graded CR/NC).
Lower Division Required Courses (55 units)
BIOL 100ABC Introductory Biology I-III (5, 5, 5)
CHEM 101–103 General Chemistry I–III (5, 5, 5)
plus
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
MATH 206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
MATH 207 Calculus II: Integration (4) or
MATH 230 Calculus for Biological Sciences (4)
PHYS 101–103 Physics (4, 4, 4)
Upper Division Required Courses (33 units)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 320 Writing for Biologists (4)
BIOL 340 General Genetics (4)
BIOL 360 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (4)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3) and
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
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Electives (32 units)
With prior written approval of their adviser, students must
select certain upper division courses in biology and other
natural sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences. No
upper division course with the suffix N or upper division
general education course may be used to fulfill major
requirements.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Microbiology
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology offers
students preparation for training positions leading to licensure
as registered clinical laboratory scientists, for graduate studies
and for various employment opportunities in the biotechnology
industry, public health, environmental applications, the
pharmaceutical, fermentation, sanitation, and dairy industries,
and for research positions in university/private/clinical
laboratories. Students pursuing a degree in microbiology may
qualify for entrance to medical or dental schools by including
appropriate elective courses in their program.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Microbiology is 186 units, of which 120 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (120 units)
Of the 186 units required for the Bachelor of Science Degree in
Microbiology, the major requires 120. The core requires 102-
103 units, and 17-18 elective units must be taken, with adviser
approval. Successful completion of the major requires a
minimum C (2.0) overall grade point average in all required
courses. At least 18 units of upper division course work that
fulfills major requirements must be taken in residence (not to
include courses graded CR/NC).
Lower Division Required Core Courses (50 units)
BIOL 100AB Introductory Biology I-II (5, 5)
CHEM 101–103 General Chemistry (5, 5, 5)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
MATH 102 College Algebra (4)
MATH 103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
PHYS 101–103 Physics (4, 4, 4)
Upper Division Required Core Courses (52 or 53 units)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
MICR 301 General Medical Microbiology (4)
MICR 302 Pathogenic Bacteriology (5)
MICR 304 Immunology and Serology (5)
MICR 331 Structure and Function of Bacteria (3)
MICR 340 Microbial Genetics (3)
BIOL 320 Writing for Biologists (4) or
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemist (3) or
ENGL 306 Technical Writing (4)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 431ABC Biochemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 432A Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
Elective courses (17-18 units)
With prior written approval of their adviser, students select
certain upper division courses in microbiology, biology and
related sciences from a current list approved by the
department. These courses will be selected according to the
students' individual career plans. No upper division course with
the suffix N or upper division general education course may be
used to fulfill the major requirements.
Microbiology Honors Program
The Department of Biological Sciences offers an honors
program for upper division microbiology students who have
completed 94-quarter units, including 40 units in the major,
with a minimum B (3.0) grade point average both overall and in
the major. Students shall have completed 24 units of the major
in residence at Cal State L. A. The honors program introduces
highly motivated students to intensive search experience in
microbiology. Honors students are assisted by an honors
adviser and two other committee members.
Enrollment in MICR 396 Honor’s Thesis in Microbiology, for 5
units is required. Students can apply these units to their degree
program. A prospectus, a written thesis, and a final oral
examination about the thesis, administered by the committee,
are required parts of the program. Diplomas and transcripts of
honors program graduates are designated: "Graduated with
Departmental Honors in Microbiology.” Enrollment in MICR
499, Undergraduate Directed Study, for 1-4 units, prior to
MICR 396 is optional, though recommended.
Minor in Biology
A Biology minor, which is available for students majoring in
other fields, offers a general exposure that is beneficial in
some areas of environmental science, recreation,
conservation, and comparable fields.
A total of 32-36 units is required, including 19-24 units in lower
division courses and 12 units in upper division electives.
Successful completion of the minor requires a C (2.0) overall
grade point average for required courses taken in residence
and for all required courses. At least 12 units of upper division
course work that fulfills requirements of the minor must be
taken in residence at Cal State L.A. (not to include courses
graded CR/NC).
Minor in Biology
A Biology minor, which is available for students majoring in
other fields, offers a general exposure that is beneficial in
some areas of environmental science, recreation,
conservation, and comparable fields.
A total of 32-36 units is required, including 19-24 units in lower
division courses and 12 units in upper division electives.
Successful completion of the minor requires a C (2.0) overall
grade point average for required courses taken in residence
and for all required courses. At least 12 units of upper division
course work that fulfills requirements of the minor must be
taken in residence at Cal State L.A. (not to include courses
graded CR/NC).
Requirements for the Minor (32-36 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (20-24 units)
BIOL 100ABC
CHEM 151
MATH 102 (May be met by satisfactory performance on
mathematics placement examination or by high school
preparation certified as adequate by Department of
Mathematics.)
Upper Division Electives in Biology (12 units)
With adviser approval, choose 3 courses from among upper
division courses in biology, excluding 398, 499, and courses
with the suffix N.
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Minor in Microbiology
The department offers a minor in Microbiology for students
majoring in other fields. The minor consists of a 24-unit core
and 8 units of electives. The purpose of this minor is to allow
students from a variety of related majors the opportunity to
focus a portion of their baccalaureate course work on
microbiology in order to qualify them for postbaccalaureate
positions requiring such knowledge. Chemistry 101, 301AB,
and 302AB are prerequisite to several of the courses in the
minor. Interested students are urged to consult with a
microbiology faculty member for advisement before beginning
the minor.
Requirements for the Minor (32 units)
Required Core (24 units)
BIOL 100A Introductory Biology I (5)
BIOL 100B Introductory Biology II (5)
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (5)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
MICR 301 General Medical Microbiology (4)
Electives (8 units)
(select 8 units from the following)
MICR 302, 304, 331, 340, 401, 412, 430, 433
The Credential Program
The Department of Biological Sciences participates in the
interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree program in
Natural Science, which satisfies the subject matter
requirements for the Single Subject credential in Science. That
program is described later in this chapter of the catalog.
Students should consult advisers in the department and in the
Charter College of Education. Refer to the undergraduate
Charter College of Education chapter of this catalog for
regulations governing all teaching credential programs.
Supplementary Authorization for Single
Subject Teaching Credential (32 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential, issued by the
state of California in a subject other than Science, may
supplement that credential with an authorization in Biological
Sciences at any grade level through grade 12 or in classes
organized primarily for adults by completing the following
program with a grade of C or higher in each course. At least
one of the courses must include a laboratory component. For
other requirements governing issuance of this authorization,
consult the Charter College of Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the following
courses (32 units):
BIOL 100ABC Introductory Biology I-III (5, 5, 5)
BIOL 200A Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 340 General Genetics (4)
BIOL 360 General Ecology (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Biology
The Master of Science degree in Biology is designed to
prepare students for biological research, doctoral study,
technical positions in university, hospital and public health
laboratories, the biotechnology industry or other industry
settings, government agencies, and community college
teaching. Graduate students may pursue the degree in any of
the following areas of specialization: animal physiology,
aquatic biology, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology,
electron microscopy, entomology, environmental biology,
evolution, genetic engineering, genetics, histology and
anatomy, invertebrate zoology, microbiology, molecular
biology, physiological ecology, plant anatomy, plant
physiology, plant taxonomy, tissue culture, or vertebrate
zoology.
Admission to the Program
Application to the Department of Biological Sciences and the
University is required. The completed departmental
application, together with transcripts of all previous college
work and three letters of recommendation, must be received by
the department prior to the following deadlines:
• May 1 for admission to Fall Quarter
• February 1 for admission to Spring Quarter
Applications will be reviewed by the Department and assessed
based on the completed application form and supporting
materials.
Applicants are expected to possess a baccalaureate in a
biological science, such as biochemistry, biology, medical
technology, or microbiology, equivalent to the Bachelor of
Science degree offered at Cal State L. A. Applicants may be
admitted to the degree program in classified or conditionally
classified standing. Classified standing is granted to those
accepted applicants who have a minimum 2.75 grade point
average in their last 90 quarter units attempted. Conditionally
classified standing is granted to those accepted applicants
whose grade point average in their last 90 quarter units
attempted is between 2.5 and 2.74. Conditionally classified
students must achieve a B (3.0) grade point average in four
qualifying courses (to be approved in advance by the graduate
adviser) that should be completed by the end of their second
quarter of graduate study and must be among the first six
courses completed.
Applicants who wish to enter the program from outside the
biological science area must complete the following courses
(or equivalents) to be eligible for graduate status in the
Biological Sciences Department:
BIOL 100ABC Introductory Biology I-III (5, 5, 5)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 340 General Genetics (4)
BIOL 360 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (4)
CHEM 101–103 General Chemistry I, II, III (5, 5, 5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
PHYS 101–103 Physics (4, 4, 4)
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A minimum of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses. A thesis is required. All students must take BIOL 510
(Seminar: Biology) twice during their first year in classified
graduate standing. Students also must fulfill all University
requirements including the Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement (GWAR). All students must present their thesis
research in a department seminar.
The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 22 units of 400 or 500-
level elective courses in biology or related fields. These
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courses are selected in consultation with an adviser and
should provide the student with the necessary background for
thesis research.
The M.S. degree also requires a minimum of two graduate
seminar courses (3 units each) in addition to BIOL 510 (1,1)
and one of the following options:
BIOL 595 Individual Research in Gene Manipulation
(4)
BIOL 597 Graduate Research (1-6)
BIOL 599 Thesis (9) or
BIOL 597 Graduate Research (6)
BIOL 599 Thesis (9)
Before enrolling in BIOL 597 and 599, students prepare a
research prospectus and have it approved by their examining
committee and the departmental graduate studies committee.
Students may enroll in BIOL 598 while they are preparing the
prospectus. This prospectus must be approved within three
quarters of the date they receive classified graduate standing
in order for them to remain eligible for assistantships.
Before being awarded the M.S. degree, students must pass a
final oral examination administered by the thesis committee
and the Department of Biological Sciences and must present
their thesis research at a department seminar.
Certificate Program in Biotechnology
This postbaccalaureate credit certificate program provides
intensive theoretical and laboratory training in the techniques
and application of genetic engineering and related
technologies. The program is designed to prepare students for
employment in industrial or academic research positions or for
advanced study in molecular biology. Courses taken to fulfill
certificate requirements may also be applied toward the
master’s degree in biology.
The certificate program requires completion of a minimum of
26 units, taken in postbaccalaureate or graduate standing, of
which 19 are in required courses and seven or more are in
electives. Refer to the Graduate Study chapter of this catalog
for general information governing all certificate programs.
Prerequisites for Admission
to the Program:
Admission, in classified graduate standing, to the Department
of Biological Sciences or the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Completion with a B (3.0) grade point average
or higher, of the following courses or equivalents:
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (lecture and laboratory) or
MICR 340 Microbial Genetics
CHEM 431ABC Biochemistry (lecture)
CHEM 432AB Biochemistry (laboratory) (recommended)
As space is available, students who have not completed these
prerequisites may be admitted to a core course (see below)
with the consent of the instructor, but award of the certificate is
contingent upon completion of all prerequisites for the
program. Students who have had neither a laboratory course
in nor employment experience with sterile microbiological
techniques must complete MICR 202 (Microbiology Laboratory
for Health-Related Sciences–2 units) during their first quarter in
the certificate program.
Requirements for the Certificate
(minimum 26 units)
Required Core (19 units)
BIOL 417 Principles of Gene Manipulation (4)
BIOL 517 Seminar: Gene Manipulation (3)
BIOL 519 Genetic Engineering Laboratory (8)
BIOL 595 Individual Research in Gene Manipulation
(4)
Electives (minimum 7 units)
Select from following; include no more than 6 units in
seminars.
BIOL 413 Molecular Diagnostics (4)
BIOL 416 Molecular Genetics (4)
BIOL 437 Advanced Cell Physiology (4)
BIOL 515 Seminar: Genetics (3)
BIOL 516 Microbial Genetics (3)
BIOL 525 Seminar: Developmental Biology (3)
BIOL 539 Seminar: Cell Biology (3)
CHEM 432AB Biochemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 503 Advanced Biochemistry (3)
MICR 401 General Virology (3)
MICR 430 Bacterial Physiology (3)
MICR 433 Bacterial Physiology Laboratory (2)
PostBaccalaureate Certificate Program for
Pre-Health Professionals
This postbaccalaureate certificate program provides an
opportunity for pre-health career students to strengthen their
academic background prior to application for admission to a
health professional school. The program is designed to make
postbaccalaureate students more competitive for admission
through a combination of coursework, standardized test
preparation, and health science activities. A student may not
apply to the CSULA Master of Science Degree Program in
Biology prior to the completion of the certificate program.
Students may begin the certificate program only during the Fall
Quarter of an academic year. Completed applications must be
received by the Department no later than August 15.
The certificate program requires completion of a minimum of
24 units taken in postbaccalaureate standing. A maximum of 6
units of previously completed postbaccalaureate coursework
from another institution may be used toward completion of the
certificate program. Refer to the Graduate Study chapter of the
University catalog for general information governing all
certificate programs.
Requirements for Admission to the Program
• Acceptance by the University to postbaccalaureate
status.
• Completion of a certificate program application form
and acceptance by the selection committee. A limited
number of students will
be accepted into the program
each academic year.
• An undergraduate degree in a biological science from
an accredited college or university, or an
undergraduate degree from an accredited college or
university and
completion of pre-health professional
required science courses with lab (two years of
biology, two years of chemistry, one year of math, one
year of physics).
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average in all biology,
chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses.
• Establishment of a student file in the Cal State LA
Health Careers Advisement Office, King Hall D1044.
• Completion of BIOL 340 (General Genetics) and BIOL
380 (Cell Biology), or their equivalent.
Biological Sciences / 259
Requirements for the Certificate
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required in all course work.
• Completion of a minimum of 24 units from the
following list of courses.
BIOL 416 Molecular Genetics (4)
BIOL 417 Gene Manipulation (4)
BIOL 424 General Embryology (4)
BIOL 429 Animal Histology (5)
BIOL 433 Animal Physiology I (4)
BIOL 434 Animal Physiology II (4)
BIOL 435 Neurobiology: Neuroanatomy (4)
BIOL 436 Neurobiology: Neurophysiology (4)
BIOL 454LP May be taken with PRIOR adviser
approval (variable units)
MICR 401 General Virology (3)
MICR 410 Hematology (4)
MICR 430 Bacterial Physiology (3)
MICR 433 Bacterial Physiology Laboratory (2)
CHEM 431A Biochemistry (3)
CHEM 431 B Biochemistry (3)
CHEM 431 C Biochemistry (3)
• Completion of one or more of the following courses is
strongly recommended to enhance a professional school
application.
ANTH 444 Medical Anthropology (4)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
ENGL 308 Expository Writing (4)
PHIL 429 Bioethics (4)
SOC 425 Medical Sociology (4)
• Participation in the Cal State LA MCAT Review
Course.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Biology (BIOL)
Lower Division Courses
100A Introductory Biology I (5)
Introduction to the ecology, evolution, and diversity of life,
covering all major groups of organisms from a phylogenetic
perspective. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 6 hours.
100B Introductory Biology ll (5)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100A. The
structure/function of cells including biological molecules,
membrane structure and function, prokaryotes, eukaryotes,
viruses, cell respiration and photosynthesis. Overview of
genetics including mendelian, molecular, microbial and
population. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, and
Recitation 1hour.
I00C Introductory Biology III (5)
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in BIOL I00A and I00B.
Structure/function of plant and animal systems including
growth, transport, nutrition, environmental responses,
reproduction and development in plants, and the
nervous/endocrine system, nutrition, circulation, excretion,
reproduction/development in animals. Lecture 3 hours,
Laboratory 6 hours. BIOL 100A+100B+100C = CAN BIOL
SEQ A
140 Science Orientation (2)
(also listed as CHEM 140)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Exploration of skills essential
for success in the sciences; presentations by professional
scientists. No credit toward science majors. Graded CR/NC.
154 Selected Topics in Biology (1–4)
Topics of current interest in biology as announced in Schedule
of Classes. No credit toward Biology major or minor.
155 Animal Biology (4)
Introductory organismal animal biology for non-majors with an
emphasis on scientific methodology and basic biological
principles; topics include cells, tissues, organ system structure
and function, genetics evolution, diversity, behavior, ecology.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward Biology
major or minor. GE B1
156 Plant Biology (4)
Structure and function of plants with emphasis on their
adaptations to the environment and their importance to
humans. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit
toward Biology major or minor. GE B1
157 Learning Science through Inquiry (4)
(also listed as PHYS 157)
Hands-on exploration by the scientific method of biology and
physics topics, e.g. plant growth and sound. The emphasis is
on individual and group learning through inquiry based
investigation and student directed research. Activity 6 hours.
No credit toward Biology/Physics major or minor.
158 Brain and Behavior (4)
Introduction to neuroscience and multi-level frames of
reference that put the brain in context. Cells and molecules,
nervous system organization, interactions with other body
systems, higher brain functions. Lecture 4 hours. No credit
toward Biology major or minor. GE B3
165 Humans and the Biological Environment (4)
Global effects of human overpopulation and human activities
on the biological environment. Emphasis on how wildlife and
human health are affected by contemporary forms of
ecosystem alteration and pollution. Lecture 4 hours, designed
for students not majoring in science. No credit toward Biology
major or minor. GE B3
180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Corequisite: BIOL 181. Primarily for students preparing for a
multiple subject teaching credential, content/concepts of life
science presented in the course correlate with the California
science standards for the multiple subject credential. Lecture 3
hours, laboratory 3 hours.
181 Life Science Seminar for Elementary Teachers (2)
Corequisite: BIOL 180. Primarily for students preparing for a
multiple subject teaching credential, activities conducted in the
course correlate with content/concepts from BIOL 180 and the
California standards for professional teacher preparation
programs.
200A Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 151. Structure and function
of the cell and tissue; anatomy and physiology of the skeletal,
muscular, digestive, and urinary systems. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 6 hours. No credit toward Biology major or minor.
200B Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200A. Anatomy and physiology of the
cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, and
reproductive systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. No
credit toward Biology major or minor.
260/ Biological Sciences
Upper Division Courses
300 Biometrics (4)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C; MATH 103.
Statistical analysis applied to biological problems, with
emphasis on sampling, experimental design, chi-square
analysis, t-test, analysis of variance, regression analysis, and
correlation analysis. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
320 Writing for Biologists (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 300, satisfactory completion of the
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
Introduction to writing skills and techniques necessary for
presentation of biological information; intensive practice in
writing abstracts, reports, reviews, and other forms of scientific
papers. Lecture 2 hours, activity 6 hours.
340 General Genetics (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 300. Principles of classical and molecular
genetics as demonstrated in plants, animals, and
microorganisms; emphasis on mechanisms of inheritance,
structure of genetic material, breeding experiments with
suitable organisms, analysis and interpretation of data.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
341N Evolution of Earth and Life through Time (4)
(also listed as GEOL 341)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Evolution of prehistoric life and
geological features of the earth. Catastrophic extinctions of
dinosaurs and other life forms. The drifting, rifting, colliding
continents. Ice ages, volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain
building (No credit for Biology major or minor). GE Theme G
355N Scientific Perspectives on Global Change (4)
(also listed as CHEM 355N and GEOL 355)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course in Block B. Natural and human-induced origins of
global change; alteration of earth’s natural cycles; impacts of
climate change and loss of physical and biological resources;
achieving a sustainable future. Lecture 4 hours. No credit
toward Biology major or minor. GE Theme G
360 General Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 300. Relationships of plants and animals
to their environment and to each other; ecophysiology,
population growth, species interactions, ecological
communities, and ecosystems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory and
field work 3 hours.
380 Cell Biology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100C, CHEM 301A. Structure and
function of the cell surface, membranes, organelles, and of the
cytosol; control of information flow and of metabolism. Lecture
3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
384N Biology of Human Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Age-related changes in human
physiology and anatomy at the molecular, cellular, and
organismal levels; relationship of late-onset disease to the
aging process. No credit toward Biology Major or Minor.
GE Theme F
388N Sex and Gender (4)
(also listed as PSY 388)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Biological and psychological differences
between the sexes; topics include genetics of sexual
determination, sexual development and anomalies, hormones
in physiology and behavior, measurement of gender,
psychological differences in behavior. No credit toward
Biology or minor. GE Theme C
396 Honors Thesis (1–5)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, 40 units in the major,
ENGL 102*, admission to Biology Honors Program.
Independent research in biology; regular consultations with
research adviser; written thesis required. Student must
complete 5 units before submitting thesis and receiving grade.
Graded CR/NC.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4) (See UNIV 398)
*Students subject to earlier catalogs satisfy this prerequisite with
ENGL 101 or 190.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser: BIOL 499 and all
courses with the suffix N.
402 Electron Microscopy (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 301A, senior standing in a biological or
physical science major, instructor consent. Theory of electron
microscopy; practical experience in the preparation of
biological and physical materials for examination and operation
of transmission and scanning electron microscope. Lecture 1
hour, laboratory 9 hours.
408 Experimental Design and Advanced Biometry (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 300. Experimental design in statistical
procedures, advanced topics in analysis of variance, linear and
nonlinear regression analysis, covariance; introduction to
multivariate techniques used in biological research. Lecture 3
hours, laboratory 3 hours.
412 Human Genetics (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Overview of the latest developments in
human genetics from the discovery of human disease genes to
interpretation of the latest Human Genome Project data.
Discussion of major human genetic disorders.
413 Molecular Diagnostics (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380 or MICR 401 or CHEM 431A and
CHEM 431C (may be taken concurrently). Biological and
technical aspects of molecular approaches to diagnosis of
disease. Recommended for individuals considering careers in
either clinical or research applications of biotechnology.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
414 Cytogenetics (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Physical basis of heredity in plants,
animals, and humans; structure, function, number, and
behavior of chromosomes in normal and abnormal conditions.
415 Population Genetics (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Forces that shape the genetic
structure of populations; random genetic drift; mutation;
natural selection; inbreeding; assortative mating; molecular
evolution; quantitative genetics; ecological genetics. Lecture
3 ours, laboratory 3 hours.
416 Molecular Genetics (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 340, CHEM 301A. Special topics
concerning chemical nature of genes, their replication, and
their mode of action at molecular level.
417 Gene Manipulation (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 340 or MICR 340; BIOL 380 or CHEM
431AB and 432A. Genetic engineering and its application in
molecular biology and biotechnology.
418 Evolution (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Genetic and ecological bases of
evolutionary changes in animals and plants; microevolution,
speciation, and macroevolution.
Biological Sciences / 261
420 Global Change (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 300, 320, 360; CHEM 103. Considers
major transformations in the Earth’s interlinked physical and
biological environments, the causes of these changes (both
anthropogenic and natural), and their likely consequence for
the Earth’s biological systems. Lecture 4 hrs, Laboratory 0
hrs.
422 Vertebrate Structure and Function (5)
Prerequisite: BIOL 100C with grade of C or higher. Evolution
of vertebrate structure and functional morphology;
evolutionary adaptations of vertebrates presented in a
phylogenetic text. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
424 General Embryology (4)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C; CHEM
301C. Molecular biology of genetic programming, cellular
events of early embryogenesis, mechanisms of differentiation,
and elements of organogenesis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6
hours.
425 Plant Anatomy (4)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C. Microscopic
structure of vascular plants with emphasis on organization and
functioning of meristems; structure, function, and
differentiation of cells and tissues; development and
comparative anatomy of stem, leaf, and root. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 6 hours.
429 Animal Histology (5)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C. Basic
structural, chemical, and physiological aspects of tissues,
recent advances in histological technology; traditional
microscopic study of tissues and organs, primarily mammalian.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
430 Plant Physiology I (5)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C; CHEM
103. Growth and development, growth regulation, plant-water
relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis and respiration.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
431 Plant Physiology II (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 430. Ecological physiology of plants:
physiological adaptations to stress, seasonal environmental
changes, aquatic and various terrestrial habitats. Lecture 4
hours.
432 Fundamentals of Toxicology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380, CHEM 301C, 302B. A survey of
important drugs and environmental toxicants; absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs and toxic
compounds; mechanisms of toxic action; human and
ecological risk assessment. Lecture 3 hrs, Laboratory 3 hrs.
433 Animal Physiology I (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Physiological phenomena at the
organismic level. Muscular, nervous, endocrine, and
reproductive systems; laboratory techniques and principles.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
434 Animal Physiology II (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Physiological phenomena at
organismic level; digestive, respiratory, excretory, and
circulatory systems. Laboratory techniques and principles.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
435 Neurobiology: Neuroanatomy (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Gross and Microscopic structure of
the mammalian nervous system, organizational aspects,
classical lesions and deficits.
436 Neurobiology: Neurophysiology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Basic cellular physiology of the
vertebrate nervous system.
437 Advanced Cell Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. A topical course on cellular
phenomena such as information flow, bioenergetics, control
mechanisms, motility phenomena, and molecular behavior of
reactive surfaces. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
439 Endocrinology (4 units)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry,
and molecular biology of the endocrine system. Includes in
depth consideration of the mechanisms regulating hormone
production, synthesis, and action.
440 Taxonomy of Angiosperms (4)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C.
Identification, classification, and nomenclature of angiosperms;
speciation and population structure. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory or field work 6 hours; weekend field trips may be
required.
444 Drug Discovery and Development (4) (also listed as
CHEM 444)
Prerequisite: CHEM 301C and either BIOL 380 or CHEM 435
or CHEM 431A. An overview of the process of drug discovery
and development, with an emphasis on academic and
industrial research methodology.
448 Molecular Biology of the Brain (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. A study of the molecules of the
nervous system and their roles in neural function. Lecture 4
hrs.
449 Neurobiology of Development (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. To understand current concepts of and
experimental approaches to the development of the nervous
system; as well as the maintenance and remodeling of
neuronal connections. Lecture 4 hrs.
451 Ornithology (4)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C. Taxonomy,
distribution, physiology, life history, ecology, and behavior of
birds. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and field work 6 hours.
454L,P Special Topics in Biology (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for
specific topic. Topics of current interest in biology as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to
maximum of 16 units.
455 Mammalogy (4)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C. Taxonomy,
distribution, ecology, and physiology of mammals. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory and field work 6 hours.
457 Marine Invertebrate Zoology (5)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 100C. Taxonomy,
phylogeny, and natural history of major marine invertebrates
taxa; laboratory work emphasizes species from local fauna and
those of economic importance. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6
hours.
462 Plant Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Plants and plant communities in
relation to physical and biotic environments, ecophysiology,
demography, species interactions, community structure, and
ecosystem function. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory and/or field
work 3 hours.
465 Issues in Environmental Biology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100C, CHEM 100C. A review of crucial
issues in environmental biology.
262/ Biological Sciences
470 Conservation Biology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Biological diversity of animals and
plants; genetics and ecology of small populations; protection
and management of threatened species and communities.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory or field work 3 hours.
472 Marine Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Population and community ecology of
major habitats in marine environment; lecture emphasizes
contemporary theories in marine ecology; laboratory offers
practical field experience. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory or field
work 3 hours.
473 Molecular Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Applications of molecular tools to the
study of ecology and evolution. Includes consideration of
techniques, analytical methods, and case studies in
conservation genetics, population genetics, and environmental
science.
476 Physiological Animal Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Physiological responses of animals in
various environments; emphasis on energetics and thermal
relationships of animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of full-time faculty member in
consultation with department chair, grade point average of 2.5
or higher. Project must be approved before registration.
Student must have ability to assume responsibility for
independent research and analysis. Regular discussion of
progress with sponsor before presentation of final written
report. Graded CR/NC.
Courses in Microbiology (MICR)
Lower Division Courses
151 Biology of Microorganisms (4)
Inquiry-based course in microbiology designed for non-majors;
content addresses the impact of microorganisms on the human
experience and the biosphere; laboratory application of
selected procedures. No credit if taken after any other college
microbiology course. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
GE B1
201 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100B or 200A and 200B with a grade of C
or higher; CHEM 102 or 151 with a grade of C or higher. Basic
function and structure of microorganisms; host-parasite
relationships, infectious diseases, immunology and serology,
epidemiology, antimicrobial agents, and chemotherapy.
Lecture 4 hours.
202 Microbiology Laboratory for Health Related
Sciences (2)
Corequisite: MICR 201. Laboratory methods used in studying
microorganisms; aseptic techniques, environmental influences
on microorganisms, microbial interrelationships; water
microbiology and sanitation; immunology and infectious
disease diagnosis. Laboratory 6 hours.
Upper Division Courses
300 General Microbiology (5)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100B; CHEM 102. Structure, growth,
nutrition, metabolism, genetics and diversity of microbes;
introduction to environmental, industrial, and medical aspects
of microbiology and biotechnology. Lecture 3 hours: laboratory
6 hours.
301 General Medical Microbiology (4)
Prerequisite: MICR 300 with grade of C or higher. Host-
parasite-drug interactions; isolation, culture, and identification
of human normal flora. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
302 Pathogenic Bacteriology (5)
Prerequisite: MICR 301 with grade of C or higher.
Bacteriology and pathology of infectious bacterial diseases of
humans; diagnostic procedures for identification of major
pathogens. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
304 Immunology and Serology (5)
Prerequisites: MICR 302, CHEM 301A, 302A, each with a
grade of C or higher. Immune response, cellular and humoral,
induction of immunity, detection of antibodies, principal
serologic methods evaluation of immune response; three
sections: fundamental immunology, serology, and clinical
immunology. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
331 Structure and Function of Bacteria (3)
Prerequisites: MICR 300; CHEM 301A; prerequisite or
corequisite: 302A. Function of bacteria, emphasis on
structure and growth.
340 Microbial Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MICR 300. Principles of
microbial genetics with emphasis on genetic exchange, genetic
manipulation, and applications with environmentally,
industrially, and medically significant organisms.
396 Honors Thesis in Microbiology (1-5)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, 40 units in the major, of
this 24 units in residence, ENGL 102*, GPA minimum 3.0 both
overall and in the major, admission to Microbiology Honor's
Program. Independent research in microbiology; regular
consultations with research adviser; written thesis and oral
defense required. Student must complete 5 units before
submitting thesis and receiving grade. Graded CR/NC.
*Students subject to earlier catalogs satisfy this prerequisite with
ENGL 101 or 190.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4) (see UNIV 398)
401 General Virology (3)
Prerequisite: MICR 340 or BIOL 340 plus 380. Basic
principles of virology; emphasizes properties, classification,
multiplication, genetics, and viral-host interactions of bacterial,
animal, and plant viruses.
410 Hematology (4)
Prerequisites: MICR 301; CHEM 431A. CHEM 431A may be
taken concurrently. Normal hematopoiesis and hemostasis
and how defects in the normal processes affect the blood,
anemias, leukemias, coagulation, and other hematologic or
nonhematologic disorders. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
412 Introduction to Epidemiology (4)
(also listed as HS 412)
Prerequisites: MICR 300 or 201and 202. Study of disease
and injury in human population, including general review of
epidemiologic methods. Focus on complex relationship
between workers and work environment.
430 Bacterial Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: MICR 331; CHEM 431A, 432A; corequisites:
CHEM 431B, 432B. Bacterial physiology with emphasis on
biochemical events related to cellular differentiation and basic
bacterial biochemical pathways.
433 Bacterial Physiology Laboratory (2)
Corequisite: MICR 430. Experimental work to accompany
MICR 430. Laboratory 6 hours.
Biological Sciences / 263
450 Innate Immunity (4)
Prerequisites: One of the following BIOL 380, MICR 201 +
MICR 202, MICR 300, or instructor consent. First line immune
defenses from concepts to molecules. Up-to-date experimental
approaches, scientific data analysis and distribution. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory 3 hours, recitation 1hour.
454L Special Topics in Microbiology (1–4 each)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for
specific topics. Topics of current interest in microbiology, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units.
454P Activities in Special Topics in Microbiology (1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for
specific topics. Corequisite: MICR 454L. Activities related to
topics of current interest in microbiology, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. MICR 454L and 454P may be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units total.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration,
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
Graduate Level Courses (BIOL)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department
and approval of the graduate adviser: BIOL 499 and all courses with the suffix N.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses..
501 Seminar: Development of Biological Concepts (3)
Impact of great concepts in biological science on human
thought and activities and on present day understanding.
May be repeated once for credit as subject matter changes.
503 Seminar: Special Topics in Microbiology (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Special topics of current
interest in microbiology as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated, as subject matter changes, to
maximum of 9 units.
510 Seminar: Biology (1)
Attendance at regular departmental seminar program:
participation in seminar training program with course
instructor; presentation of a departmental seminar. Graded
CR/NC.
511 Seminar: Environmental Science (1) (also listed as
ENVS 511)
Attendance at regular seminar program; participation in
seminar training program with course instructor; presentation
of a seminar. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to a
maximum of 2 units.
515 Seminar: Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Recent developments in various
fields of genetics. May be repeated once for credit as subject
matter changes.
516 Microbial Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Concepts of microbial genetics,
including dissociation, transformation, transduction, gene
transfer, and biochemical mutation; laboratory techniques,
practical aspects such as antibiotic resistance. Lecture 3
hours.
517 Seminar: Gene Manipulation (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 417; instructor consent. Critical
evaluation and communication of recent literature in
molecular biology. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
519 Genetic Engineering Laboratory (8)
Prerequisites: BIOL 417; BIOL 380; CHEM 431ABC;
instructor consent. Introduction to basic techniques. Lecture
2 hours, laboratory 18 hours.
520 Seminar: Advanced Immunology (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced principles and
concepts of immunology, fundamental biological significance
of the immune reaction.
522 Seminar: Morphology (3)
Advanced studies in animal or plant morphology, with
emphasis on evolutionary and environmental adaptations.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units as topic changes.
525 Seminar: Developmental Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380, instructor consent. Discussion of
recent advances in the field of plant and/or animal embryonic
and postembryonic development. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units as topic changes.
530 Advanced Microbial Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser. Biochemical
aspects of microbial physiology and metabolism, with special
emphasis on recent advances in field.
534 Seminar: Systems Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Advanced study in various areas of
systems physiology. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units
as subject matter changes.
535 Seminar: Biology of Human Aging (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380 for Biology graduate students; BIOL
384N for students in the Graduate Certificate Program in
Applied Gerontology. Advanced study of selected topics
related to the anatomical, biochemical and physiological
changes that occur during the aging process. May be
repeated by Biology graduate students to a maximum of 8
units.
537 Seminar: Endocrinology (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 437. Discussion of current topics and
trends in endocrine physiology. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units as subject matter changes.
538 Seminar: Environmental Physiology (3)
A course in animal or plant physiology. Mechanism and
specialization of animals or plants as related to their
environment. May be repeated once for credit as subject
matter changes.
539 Seminar: Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380, CHEM 431C. Major cell functions
considered primarily from standpoint of causative and control
mechanisms. May be repeated once for credit as subject
matter changes.
264/ Biological Sciences
540 Seminar: Biological Systematics (3)
Prerequisites: A course in genetics, statistics, and either a
botany or zoology systematics course. Fundamental
concepts and problems in definition and recognition of
species and higher taxa, and the special experimental or
biometric techniques used. May be repeated to maximum of
6 units as subject matter changes.
559 Seminar: Foundations of Ecology (3)
Reading and discussions of the historical origins of
contemporary ecological concepts. Course provides
experience in reading and interpreting scientific literature.
Acquaints students with foundation concepts of the discipline.
560 Workshop in Environmental Science (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Advanced studies in ecological
relationships of plants and animals; hypothesis testing in
theory and practice; student-led class, field and/or laboratory
research projects involving data gathering, analysis and
synthesis. May be repeated once for credit. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory/field work 6 hours.
561 Seminar: Professional Development in
Environmental Science (4)
A survey of techniques and conventions for writing scientific
manuscripts, preparation of a prospectus, grantsmanship,
presentation, and peer review. Seminar 2 hours, laboratory 6
hours.
562 Advanced Topics in Plant Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 462. Analysis of selected plant
communities to determine structure, pattern, and
interrelationships; discussion of current theories, problems,
and methods of vegetational sampling, analysis, and
synthesis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3
hours.
563 Seminar: Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Recent advances and current
research in ecology. May be repeated once for credit.
575 Seminar: Animal Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 475. Current topics in animal behavior,
with emphasis on origin and ecological significance of
behavioral patterns. May be repeated for credit to maximum
of 6 units as subject matter changes.
580 Seminar: Microbiology (1)
Attendance at departmental seminar program; participation
in seminar training; presentation of a satisfactory
departmental seminar. Must be repeated to maximum of 3
units. Graded CR/NC.
595 Individual Research in Gene Manipulation (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 517, 519. Laboratory research project
conducted in approved on- or off-campus laboratory. Graded
CR/NC.
597 Graduate Research (1–6)
Prerequisites: BIOL 598, approval of program committee.
Conducting research toward master’s degree. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1 - 4)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor to act as sponsor and
approval of graduate program by department. Directed study
of advanced topics in the biological sciences. Assigned
readings, conferences, lectures, seminars, and research.
Graded CR/NC. May be repeated twice for credit. Units may
not be used toward a M.S. degree in Biology.
599 Thesis (1–9)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in thesis. May
be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded CR/NC.
Graduate Level Courses (ENVS)
511 Seminar: Environmental Science (1) (also listed as
BIOL 511)
Attendance at regular seminar program; participation in
seminar training program with course instructor presentation of
a seminar. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to a maximum of
2 units.
595 Directed Field Work (1-8)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent, agency agreement to host a
part- or full-time internship for at least one but not more than
three quarters, and approval of Program Director. Supervised
individual field experience in an applied area of environmental
science. Graded CR/NC May be repeated to a mum of 8 units.
597 Graduate Research (1-6)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor and approval
of project by student's graduate advisory committee.
Independent research towards a master's degree under
guidance of faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (2)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor and
program approval. Independent, directed study of advanced
topics in the field; regular conferences with the sponsor;
prospectus development. May be repeated twice for credit but
only 2 units count towards a M.S. degree in Environmental
Science. Graded CR/NC.
599 Thesis or Project (1-8)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to
act as sponsor, program approval of topic prior to registration.
Independent research resulting in thesis or sponsored
internship resulting in project. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Physical Sciences 616
Phone: (323) 343-2300
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/chem/index.htm
Consult the departmental web page at www.calstatela.edu/dept/chem/index.htm
for the e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
of the current department chair, undergraduate adviser and graduate adviser.
Undergraduate Studies Chemistry and biochemistry provide understanding of molecular structure and reactivity and thus are
central for the study of physical and biological phenomena. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers three
undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, the Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and the
Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. In addition, the department participates in the B.S. in Natural Sciences degree program
through its Chemistry Option.
Students who earn the B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry are prepared to enter careers in chemical, material science,
pharmaceutical, biochemical and molecular life sciences industries; careers in government and academic laboratories; and to
pursue advanced education in graduate and professional schools. The B.A. in Chemistry provides a liberal education with a major in
chemistry and is designed to suit the needs of those who plan to go into non-laboratory careers where a chemistry background is
useful. Students pursuing a B.S. degree in Biochemistry or a B.A. degree in Chemistry may qualify for entrance into health
professional schools such as medical, dental, pharmacy, etc. by selecting appropriate elective courses within their program while
those students pursuing a B.S. degree in Chemistry may qualify for entrance into these professional schools by taking several
additional courses. The Chemistry Option in the B.S. in Natural Science is designed for students who plan to be high school
Chemistry teachers.
Undergraduates in all of these degree programs are encouraged to broaden their educational experience by participating in a
research project under the direction of one of the department's faculty members. The department has a strong tradition of involving
undergraduates in research and these students are often provided financial support through research grants
Graduate Studies The Master of Science degree programs prepare students for supervisory positions in industry, teaching
positions in community colleges, or more advanced study toward the Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular life
sciences. The M.S. Chemistry degree program includes three options: the thesis option, the Biochemistry option and the
Comprehensive Examination option. The thesis option and the Biochemistry option provide extensive research training, and are
recommended for those students who wish to pursue a career as a laboratory scientist or to continue their education in a doctoral
program. The Comprehensive Examination option is intended for persons in industry or government who need to develop a more
current understanding of chemistry and for other specific areas of chemical application in which an advanced degree is beneficial.
The Comprehensive Examination option is not recommended for students who wish to continue to a doctoral program in chemistry,
nor for those who intend to upgrade their laboratory research capabilities significantly.
The Faculty
Professors: Costello L. Brown, Raymond E. Garcia, Frank A. Gomez, Scott D. Grover, Carlos G. Gutiérrez, Scott L. Nickolaisen,
Wayne R. Tikkanen (Chair), Linda M. Tunstad, Robert L. Vellanoweth, Feimeng Zhou.
Associate Professors: Yong Ba, Krishna Foster, Jamil Momand, Matthias Selke.
Assistant Professors: Grady Hanrahan, Alison McCurdy, James Rudd, II, Xin Wen.
Emeriti: Joseph Casanova, Jr., Douglas L. Currell, Phoebe K. Dea, Lloyd N. Ferguson, Anthony Fratiello, Harold Goldwhite,
Richard T. Keys, Hendrik Keyzer, Anthony Moye, Thomas P. Onak, Donald R. Paulson, Stanley H. Pine.
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
Students who expect to earn a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
or Biochemistry in the minimum time should include courses in
chemistry, physics, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (two
years) in their high school preparation.
It should also be noted that the chemistry programs are tightly
structured and that students should begin calculus and physics
sequences at the earliest possible time in order to complete
the degree in four years.
For Chemistry and Biochemistry majors, only courses with a
grade of C- or higher in the major program are credited toward
the degree. Successful completion of the major requires a
minimum C (2.0) overall grade point average in required
courses and a minimum C (2.0) grade point average in upper
division required courses and electives. Students who have
taken community college organic chemistry have the option of
earning credit by examination in CHEM 301A, 301B, and/or
301C.
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Departmental Honors Program
A departmental honors program in Chemistry is offered for
students who possess a minimum B (3.0) grade point average
in all college work and in chemistry, averaged separately, and
who are recommended in writing by two members of the
faculty.
The program is designed to encourage independent study and
to provide an introduction to research. The traditional
curriculum is enriched by the selection of electives that provide
depth in areas outside the field of chemistry.
Honor students are assisted by an honors adviser in planning
their programs. Enrollment in CHEM 196 and 396 and a written
thesis are required parts of the program. Diplomas and
transcripts of honors program graduates are designated:
“Graduated with Departmental Honors in Chemistry.”
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Arts degree, which requires 180 units, is
designed for those who desire a liberal arts education with a
major in Chemistry. This degree allows students to include a
minor in another science, business, economics, or humanities
within their degree program. The degree is suitable for
students planning careers in government or industry where a
physical science background is desirable. It is also appropriate
for some preprofessional health science majors but is not
recommended for students planning graduate study in a
physical science. Students should note that this degree fulfills
only 36 of the 60 upper division units required by the University
so that students must take 12 more upper division units as well
as the 12 required by the upper division GE Theme.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Chemistry is 180 units, of which 80 or 83 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (80 or 83 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (44 or 47 units)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I-III (5,5,5)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
MATH 206–208 Calculus I–III (4,4,4)
PHYS 211–213 General Physics (5,5,5) or
PHYS 101–103 Physics (4,4,4)
Upper Division Required Courses (29 units)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3,3,3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2,2)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
CHEM 411 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
CHEM 463 Biomedical Microanalysis (4)
Electives in Chemistry (7 units)
May include a maximum of 3 units of CHEM 499.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Biochemistry
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is designed to
fit the needs of those who plan to complete their formal
education with the bachelor’s degree and obtain positions in
scientific and industrial laboratories, attend health professional
schools, or do graduate study in biochemistry or molecular life
sciences.
Of the 188 units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in
Biochemistry, the major requires 122 while the General
Education program and other university requirements total 66.
Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (122 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (69 units)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I-III (5,5,5)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CHEM 280 Introduction to Biomolecules (3)
BIOL 100ABC Introductory Biology I, II, III (5,5,5)
MATH 206-209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
PHYS 212 Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics (5)
PHYS 213 Electricity and Magnetism (5)
Upper Division Required Courses (41 units)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 318 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 431ABC Biochemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 432AB Biochemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
Upper Division Electives (12 units)
Choose 4 units from each area:
Chemistry
CHEM 403, 412A, 412B, 418, 420, 425, 434, 438, 444, 462,
499.
Development/Physiology
BIOL 424, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 436, 437, 439, 448, 449,
476, or MICR 300, 301, 302, 304, 331, 401, 430, 433.
Genetics/Biometrics
BIOL 300, 340, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 473 or MICR
340.
Please note that some of the above electives have prerequisites.
Students should consult their adviser.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is accredited by
the American Chemical Society. It is designed to fit the needs
of those who either plan to complete their formal education
with the bachelor’s degree and obtain positions in scientific or
industrial laboratories or do graduate study in chemistry. Of the
186 units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in
Chemistry, the major requires 116 units while the General
Education program and other university requirements total 70
units.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Chemistry is 186 units, of which 116 units are in the
major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (116 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (59 units)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I-III (5,5,5)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4) or
**MATH 401 Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 211–214 General Physics (5,5,5,4)
**Upper division credit.
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Upper Division Required Courses (51 units)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 318 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 327 Advanced Synthetic Methods (2)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
CHEM 401-403 Physical Chemistry I–III (4, 4, 4)
CHEM 412AB Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 418 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
CHEM 462 Instrumental Analysis (6)
Electives in Chemistry
Select 6 units with adviser approval. May include a maximum
of 3 units of CHEM 499.
The Credential Program
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry participates in
the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree program in
Natural Science, which has been approved for the Single
Subject credential in Science. The Chemistry Option in this
program is described in the section of the catalog dealing with
the Natural Science degree. In addition, holders of a Single
Subject credential issued by the state of California may
complete the supplementary authorization program described
below.
Supplementary Authorization for Single
Subject Teaching Credential (31–33 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the
state of California may supplement that credential with an
authorization in Chemistry for teaching chemistry at any grade
level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for
adults by completing the following program with a grade of C or
higher in each course. At least one of the courses must
include a laboratory component. For other requirements
governing issuance of this authorization, consult the Charter
College of Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency
in each of the following courses (31–33 units)
CHEM 101–103 General Chemistry I–III (5, 5, 5)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
Select one from the following:
CHEM 302A Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
CHEM 318 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs.
Master of Science Degree in Chemistry
Admission to the Program
Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate in
chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited college or
university or a baccalaureate in a related field with a strong
background in chemistry. Applicants interested in the
biochemistry option should have a preparation equivalent to
that required for the Cal State L.A. baccalaureate in
biochemistry, which includes, among other requirements, 15
units of introductory biology and 8 units of upper division
biology or microbiology.
All applicants are required to have a 2.5 grade point average in
their last 90 quarter units attempted. Applications for any
quarter must be submitted early in the previous quarter.
Students must apply to both the department and the University.
Placement Examinations
All new graduate students must take placement examinations
administered by the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry at first registration. The department offers five
examinations: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and
physical chemistry. Entering students must take three
examinations. The time and location of the examinations will
be announced by the department.
Prior to taking the examinations, students must declare a
specialization in one of the following: analytical, biochemistry,
chemical education, inorganic, organic, or physical. Students
entering the program must take the placement examination
appropriate to their specialization and two other examinations
of their choice. Students in Chemical Education must declare a
content specialization from among analytical, biochemistry,
inorganic, organic, and physical for their placement
examination. Students must pass the examination in their
specialization. The other two examinations will be used
primarily for advisement purposes.
If students do not take or pass an examination, it is presumed
that they are not proficient in that particular area of
specialization, and they may be required to take the complete
undergraduate sequence for that area as corequisite or
qualifying courses. Students who do not take or do not pass an
examination may, upon approval by the principal graduate
adviser, be allowed to retake the examination the next time it is
given.
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Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units are required for the degree. Both the thesis
option and the Biochemistry option consist of required courses,
electives, research (590, 597) and thesis (599), with a
minimum of 23 units in 500-level courses, including 590, 597
and 599.
The comprehensive examination option in chemistry consists
of required courses, including advanced laboratory courses
and elective courses, with a minimum of 23 units in 500-level
courses. Students must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
Each student’s program is designed with the assistance of a
faculty adviser and the student’s advisory committee.
Additional Requirements
Thesis option and Biochemistry option candidates must meet
the following requirements:
• Submit a thesis, which must be approved by the
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as a part of
the program.
• Pass a final oral examination, primarily about the thesis,
administered by the department.
Comprehensive examination option candidates must pass
written comprehensive examinations on the subjects of the
required courses.
Thesis Option (45 units)
Basic Requirements (4 units)
Courses required of all students:
CHEM 500 Presentation in the Chemical and
Biochemical Sciences (1)
CHEM 580 Graduate Seminar: Chemistry (1, 1, 1)
Core and Elective Requirements
(26 units minimum)
A minimum of 26 units of adviser-approved coursework is
required. At least twelve of these units must be core courses in
the student's specialization. Other 400 or higher level courses
can be used as core courses on approval of the adviser and
the department graduate adviser.
Core courses (12 units minimum)
Analytical and Physical Specialization
CHEM 415 Atmospheric Chemistry (4)
CHEM 462 Instrumental Analyses (6)
CHEM 501 Quantum Chemistry (4)
Biochemistry Specialization
CHEM 434 Bioinformatics (4)
CHEM 506 Biochemistry of Plasma Lipoproteins and
Atherosclerosis (4)
CHEM 507 Protein Structure and Function (4)
CHEM 508 Transcription Control of Gene Function (4)
CHEM 509 Signal Transduction (4)
Inorganic and Organic Specialization
CHEM 420 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 423 Organic Synthetic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 425 Polymer Chemistry (4)
CHEM 438 Bioinorganic and Bioorganic Chemistry (4)
BIOL/CHEM 444 Drug Discovery and Design (4)
CHEM 504 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)
Chemical Education Specialization
Students in Chemical Education must choose from the above
list a content specialization they will follow for their core
courses.
Electives (14 units)
Eight elective units must be from courses not in the list of core
courses for the student's specialization. Six additional units
may be taken from either within or outside the area of
specialization. Elective courses in the chemical education
specialization may include but are not limited to CHEM 505
Special Topics in Graduate Chemistry: Chemical Education,
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Education Research, and EDSE 428C
Processes of Science.
Research and Thesis (15 units)
CHEM 590 Advanced Laboratory (4)
CHEM 597 Graduate Research (7
CHEM 599 Thesis (4)
Biochemistry Option (45 units)
Students in this option must declare upon entrance into the
graduate program that they wish to pursue the biochemistry
option. They will adhere to all of the requirements for the
Biochemistry Specialization in the thesis option.
Comprehensive Examination Option
(45 units)
Basic Requirements (4 units)
Courses required of all students:
CHEM 500 Presentation in the Chemical and
Biochemical Sciences (1)
CHEM 580 Graduate Seminar: Chemistry (1, 1, 1)
Core and Elective Requirements
(30 units minimum)
A minimum of 30 units of adviser-approved coursework is
required. At least twelve of these units must be core courses in
the student's specialization. Twelve additional units must be
from courses not in the list of core courses for the student's
specialization. Six additional units may be taken from either
within or outside the area of specialization.
Research (11 units)
CHEM 590 Advanced Laboratory (4)
CHEM 597 Graduate Research (7)
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
CHEM 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (CHEM
596) should expect to take it the quarter they complete all
course work on their program and must comply with college
and departmental requirements.
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List of Courses (CHEM) - Undergraduate Level
† There is a special fee associated with registering for laboratory classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
Subcollegiate Course
095 Language of Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra. Development
of basic skills for further training in chemistry; introduction to
stoichiometry; meaning of chemical equations and their
algebraic interpretation; physical background of fundamental
chemical concepts. Not acceptable as prerequisite for
CHEM 102 or 152. Lecture 3 hours, recitation 1 hour.
Graded A,B,C/NC. No credit toward baccalaureate.
A grade of C or higher is required in all prerequisite courses.
Lower Division Courses
†101 General Chemistry I (5)
Prerequisites: High school chemistry and physics; two years
of high school algebra; satisfactory performance on
chemistry diagnostic examination given during registration
period. Physical concepts, stoichiometry, structure of atom,
periodic table, chemical bonding. Lecture 3 hours, recitation
1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
CHEM 101+102+103 = CAN CHEM SEQ A
†102 General Chemistry II (5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 101. Structure of molecules, states of
matter, acids and bases, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction,
electrochemistry, coordination compounds. Lecture 3 hours,
recitation 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
CHEM 101+102+103 = CAN CHEM SEQ A
†103 General Chemistry III (5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 102. Introduction to science of
thermodynamics and its applications in chemistry, chemical
kinetics, spectroscopy and special topics in general
chemistry. Lecture 3 hours, recitation 1 hour, laboratory 3
hours.
CHEM 101+102+103 = CAN CHEM SEQ A
140 Science Orientation (2)
(also listed as BIOL 140)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Exploration of skills
essential for success in the sciences; presentations by
professional scientists. No credit toward science major or
minor. Graded CR/NC.
†151 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5)
Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra, satisfactory
performance on mathematics placement examination given
during registration period. Introductory course in
fundamental laws and theories of general chemistry. Lecture
3 hours, recitation 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. No credit
toward Chemistry or Physics major.
†152 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (Organic) (5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 151. Introduction to organic chemistry.
Lecture 3 hours, recitation 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. No
credit toward Chemistry or Physics major.
†154L,P Selected Topics in Chemistry (1-4)
Topics of current interest as announced in Schedule of
Classes. No credit toward Chemistry or Biochemistry major.
155 Introductory Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry. CHEM 155
presents fundamentals of chemistry and quantitative thinking.
Topics include the molecular nature of matter, scientific
method, measurement, stoichiometry and gas laws. Lecture
2 hours, recitation, 1 hour, activity 2 hours. Graded
A,B,C/NC.
158 The Chemistry of Everyday Things (4)
An Introductory course in chemistry emphasizing the
chemistry of importance to everyday life including the
environment, energy, food and materials. GE B2
†159 The Chemistry of Everyday Things Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: CHEM 158. An Introductory chemistry
laboratory course emphasizing the chemistry of familiar
materials. GE B2
160 Maladies and Molecules (4)
Selected aspects of the chemical foundations, molecular
transmission, and palliation of infectious, inheritable, and
environmental diseases at an introductory level requiring no
initial knowledge of chemistry.
170 Microcomputers in Chemistry (2)
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 102. Use of
microcomputer as productivity and computational tool in
chemistry and biochemistry; emphasis on application of
existing software to chemical/biochemical problems.
196 Honors Proseminar (1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into department honors program.
Study of recent developments in chemistry and biochemistry.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units; only 1 unit may
apply on major requirements. Graded CR/NC.
†201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 103. Principles and techniques of
analytical chemistry, including stoichiometry, equilibrium (pH
and redox), electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and separations.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
254L,P Special Topics in Chemistry (1–4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
interest in chemistry and related disciplines, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units.
280 Introduction to Biomolecules (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100B and CHEM 103 or CHEM 152.
Introduction to the chemistry of biological molecules; building
blocks to macromolecules and supramolecular structures;
protein function in metabolism, membrane transport, cell
structure; nucleic acid structure and function; strategies of
metabolism. Lecture 3 hours.
Upper Division Courses
301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
Prerequisite: For CHEM 301A, CHEM 201 (may be taken
concurrently with 301A). For 301B, CHEM 301A: for 301C,
CHEM 301B. Corequisite: for 301B, CHEM 302A; for 301C,
CHEM 302B. Properties and reactions of aliphatic and
aromatic compounds; emphasis on fundamental principles
and reaction mechanisms.
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†302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
Prerequisite: CHEM 201.
302A Corequisite: CHEM 301B. Fundamentals of organic
laboratory analysis, with emphasis on spectroscopic
methods. Recitation-laboratory 6 hours.
302B Corequisite: CHEM 301C. Fundamental laboratory
techniques of organic chemistry and organic synthesis.
Recitation-laboratory 6 hours.
316 Scientific Glass Blowing (2)
Introductory course in glass blowing, including hands-on
fabrication and repair of apparatus, theory and science of
glass, and principles of laboratory techniques. Credit allowed
for the B.A. chemistry program only.
318 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 201. Introduction to the study of the
elements; atomic structure, bonding, ionic solids, solutions,
and nonmetals.
†327 Advanced Synthetic Methods (2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 301C, 302B, 318. Application of
advanced synthetic methods to the synthesis of selected
organic, organometallic, and inorganic molecules.
Recitation-laboratory 6 hours.
†353 Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry (5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 152. Introduction to biochemistry with
particular emphasis on nutrition and its effect on metabolism.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours, recitation 1 hour.
354L,P Special Topics in Chemistry (1–5)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest in chemistry and related disciplines as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit as subject matter changes.
355N Scientific Perspectives on Global Change (4)
(also listed as BIOL 355N and GEOL 355)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Natural and Human-Induced
origins of global change; alteration of earth’s natural cycles;
impacts of climate change and loss of physical and biological
resources; achieving a sustainable future. Lecture 4 hours.
360 Writing for Chemists (4)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR); CHEM 301B or
consent of instructor. Extensive practice in writing abstracts,
summaries, reports, resumes, and reviews; presentation of
oral reports and posters; literature searching; and ethics in
scientific research.
380N Ancient and Modern Science (4)
(also listed as PHIL 380 and HIST 380)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Systematic analysis of ancient
scientific thought as science and its relationship to modern
science.
GE Theme I
396 Honors Studies in Chemistry (1–5)
Prerequisites: Participation in Chemistry Honors Program,
CHEM 301ABC, consent of an instructor to serve as
research adviser, and approval of department honors
adviser. Independent research in chemistry and
biochemistry. Regular consultation with research adviser;
written thesis required. Students must enroll for total of 5
units before submitting thesis and receiving grade.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser:
Chemistry, M.S. (Thesis option):
CHEM 401, 402, 403, 412AB, 418**, 462**, 499
Chemistry, M.S. (comprehensive examination option):
CHEM 401, 402, 403, 412AB, 418**, 499
Chemistry, M.S. (Biochemistry option):
CHEM 401, 431ABC, 432AB, 499
**Student may petition to waive the rule regarding this course.
401 Physical Chemistry I (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 201; MATH 209; PHYS 213. Kinetic
theory of gases, thermodynamics, and chemical statistics.
402 Physical Chemistry II (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 401. Thermodynamics of solutions of
nonelectrolytes and electrolytes, phase equilibria, chemical
kinetics, surface chemistry, and macromolecules.
403 Physical Chemistry III (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215 or 401; PHYS 306 recommended
(may be taken concurrently). Molecular structure and
spectroscopy. Fundamentals of quantum chemistry;
applications to the chemical bond, spectroscopy, and the
solid state.
411 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 201; MATH 208; PHYS 103 or 203.
Survey of physical chemistry including thermodynamics,
kinetics, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy. No credit
toward B.S. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; no credit if
taken after successful completion of CHEM 401.
†412AB Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2,2)
Prerequisite: CHEM 401 or 403. Experiments to illustrate
principles and techniques of various subjects of physical
chemistry. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours.
415 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 201; MATH 206; PHYS 103 or 203.
Investigation of current topics in atmospheric chemistry using
the fundamental principles of physical and analytical
chemistry.
418 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 318, 402. Selected topics in inorganic
chemistry, including physical inorganic chemistry,
coordination chemistry, and inorganic polymers.
420 Advanced Organic Chemistry I (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 301C, 401 or 403. Theoretical
aspects of organic chemistry emphasizing reaction
mechanisms.
423 Organic Synthetic Chemistry: Analysis, Design, and
Methodology (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 301C. Analysis of target molecules and
rational design of strategies and methodologies for the
preparation of organic molecules.
425 Polymer Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 301C; MATH 209. Suggested
corequisite: CHEM 401. Preparation, mechanisms, and
properties of synthetic macromolecules; step and chain
polymerization, copolymerization, kinetics, morphology and
physical characterization of polymers.
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431ABC Biochemistry (3, 3, 3)
Prerequisites: for 431A, CHEM 301C, 302A; Physics majors
in the Biophysics option admitted by special permission; for
431B, CHEM 431A; for 431C, CHEM 431B. Corequisite for
431B, CHEM 432A. Lectures on chemistry and metabolism
of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, hormones, and
related phenomena in animals, plants, and microorganisms.
†432AB Biochemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
Prerequisite: 431A. Corequisite for 432A: CHEM 431B.
Recitation and laboratory experiments designed to illustrate
chemical behavior of substances of biochemical importance.
Recitation-laboratory 6 hours.
434 Bioinformatics (4)
Prerequisites: One computer programming course, one
molecular life science course, upper division status, and
permission of instructor. Theory and application of software
programs that analyze genes and proteins; creation of
programs designed to search databases and align
sequences. Lecture 4 hours.
435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 301C. Introduction to principles of
biochemistry. No credit if taken after CHEM 431A.
438 Bioinorganic and Bioorganic Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431A or 435. Chemical approaches to
the study of biological processes with an emphasis on the
tools and methods of inorganic and organic chemistry.
440 Industrial Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 301C, 402. Survey of major industrial
chemical processes.
444 Drug Discovery and Development (4) (also listed as
BIOL 444)
Prerequisite: CHEM 301C and either BIOL 380 or CHEM 435
or CHEM 431A. An overview of the process of drug discovery
and development, with an emphasis on academic and
industrial research methodology.
450 Biomedical Seminars and Presentations (1)
Development of skills as critical listeners and presenters of
biomedical science seminars and poster presentations.
Graded CR/NC.
454L, P Special Topics in Advanced Chemistry (1–4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest in advanced chemistry and related
disciplines, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
†462 Instrumental Analysis (6)
Prerequisite: CHEM 402. Theories, applications, and recent
technological developments of chemical instrumentation with
emphasis on electrochemical, spectral, chromatographic, and
magnetic resonance methods. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 9
hours.
†463 Biomedical Microanalysis (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431B or 435. Theory and practice of
instrumental methods for analysis of substances and
processes of biomedical importance. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward B.S. degree in
Chemistry or Biochemistry.
480 History of Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 103, 301C. Development of chemical
knowledge from chemical arts of antiquity through alchemy to
twentieth century, emphasizing contributions to fundamental
theory by Lavoisier, Dalton, Kekule, Van’t Hoff, and
Rutherford.
498 Cooperative Education (2) (See UNIV 498)
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–5)
Prerequisites: 2.5 grade point average in chemistry courses
or one advanced laboratory course, consent of an instructor
to act as sponsor, ability to assume responsibility for
independent work and to prepare written and oral reports.
Independent research project selected in conference with
sponsor before registration; progress meetings held
regularly. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units. regularly.
Graduate Level Courses (CHEM)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
500 Presentation in the Chemical and Biochemical
Sciences (1)
A student presentation and laboratory observation class
designed to prepare chemistry and biochemistry graduate
students to deliver presentations and/or experimental
demonstrations for both research seminars and undergraduate
laboratory classrooms.
501 Quantum Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 402, 403. Quantum chemistry, including
discussion of molecular orbital and valence bond theories and
their applications to chemistry.
503 Advanced Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 431ABC, 432AB. Recent concepts of
enzyme systems, biological oxidation, intermediate
metabolism, biosynthesis of macromolecules, biochemical
genetics, metabolic regulation, and related phenomena. May
be repeated as subject matter changes to maximum of 12
units.
504 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 418. Selected topics on structure and
mechanism in inorganic chemistry; discussion of modern
theories applied to inorganic chemistry.
505 Special Topics in Graduate Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Specialized topics in
chemistry given at an advanced level. May be repeated once
for credit.
506 Biochemistry of Plasma Lipoproteins and
Atherosclerosis (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 431ABC and CHEM 432AB or
equivalent, Graduate student standing. Review of scientific
literature on plasma lipoprotein metabolism and development
of atherosclerosis. Detailed analysis of dietary, genetic, and
hormonal factors that regulate atherogenic and anti-
atherogenic lipoprotein concentrations in blood.
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507 Protein Structure (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 431ABC and CHEM 432AB or
equivalent, Graduate student standing. Analysis of structural
classes of proteins and factors that determine native structure,
stability and biological function. Tools for analysis, comparison
and prediction of protein structure. Recent advances in
research literature.
508 Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 431ABC and CHEM 432AB or
equivalent, Graduate student standing. Mechanisms of gene
expression control at the transcriptional level using the original
research literature. Modern molecular techniques
demonstrating the activation and repression of eukaryotic
genes via protein-DNA and other interactions.
509 Signal Transduction (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 431ABC and CHEM 432AB or
equivalent, Graduate student standing. Review of molecular
signal transduction and the importance of post-translational
modifications as a mechanism to transmit information to the
cell.
580 Graduate Seminar: Chemistry (1)
Attendance at regular departmental seminar program;
participation in seminar training program with course instructor;
presentation of a satisfactory departmental seminar. May be
repeated to maximum of 3 units.
590 Advanced Laboratory (1–2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 302B; 412B or 432B. Introduction to
advanced laboratory techniques involving individual student
projects. May be repeated four times to maximum of 6 units;
maximum of 4 units may be applied to M.S. degree. Combined
units of CHEM 590, 597, 598, and 599 may not exceed 15.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Master’s Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisite: Approval of departmental adviser. Research
leading toward M.S. degree. Graduate students must earn a
minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 units. Combined units of
CHEM 590, 597, 598, and 599 may not exceed 15. Graded
CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in the field, regular
conferences with sponsor. Student’s progress determined by
oral and/or written reports. May be repeated for credit;
combined units of 597 and 598 may not exceed 13. Combined
units of CHEM 590, 597, 598, and 599 may not exceed 15.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in thesis and oral
defense thereof. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
Combined units of CHEM 590, 597, 598, and 599 may not
exceed 15. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Chicano Studies
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C4069
Phone: (323) 343-2190
E-mail: [email protected]du
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/chs/index.htm
Chicano Studies provides an intensive investigation of the largest racial/ethnic group in the United States. The department’s
approach is multidisciplinary with specific offerings in history, social science, culture, language, literature, arts, and politics of the
Chicano(a) and Latino (a) communities. The curriculum seeks not only to acquaint students with a breadth of knowledge about
Chicanos(as) and Latinos(as), but also to expose them to theoretical perspectives specific to this area of study. The program seeks
to connect these migrant and diasporic communities with transnational changes and their impact on their places of origins as well as
a dialogue with African American, Asian American, and Native American Studies.
Chicano Studies provides preparation appropriate for careers in education, human services, public policy, law, medicine, the
business profession, and for graduate study and research.
The vital presence and increasing significance of the Chicano(a) and Latino(a) communities in Los Angeles and Southern California
allows unique research opportunities for students of Chicano Studies.
The Faculty
Professors: Francisco E. Balderrama, Roberto Cantú, Michael Soldatenko (chair).
Associate Professors: Dionne Espinoza.
Assistant Professors: Ester Hernández, Richard T. Rodríguez., Valerie Talavera-Bustillos.
Emeriti: Leonel A. Maldonado, Louis R. Negrete.
The program in Chicano Studies includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mexican-American Studies and a minor in Chicano Studies
for students who are majoring in other fields. The program also supports two new minors: Central American Studies and
Mesoamerican Studies.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mexican-
American Studies
The program in Chicano Studies includes a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Mexican-American Studies and a minor in Chicano
Studies for students who are majoring in other fields.
The Bachelor of Arts degree is available in four options.
Option I, the General Program, is intended for students
interested in a liberal arts education; Option II, The Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Program, is designed
specifically for students who are interested in the Multiple
Subject Teacher Preparation Option. Option III, the Blended
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation option, is
designed for students to complete the undergraduate degree
program simultaneously with requirements for either a
preliminary Elementary Subject Teaching Credential with
CLAD emphasis or eligibility for the Education Specialist
Internship Credential. Option IV, Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Directed Electives Option, is designed for
transfer students and students at CSULA who decide after
completing a substantial portion of the regular general
education to seek an elementary teaching credential.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Mexican-American Studies, Option I, General
Program, is 180 units, of which 68 units are in the major.
Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (68-198 units)
Option I, the General Program, requires a total of 68 units, of
which 16 are in lower division and 52 are in upper division
courses. Students seeking to combine the study of Chicano
studies with elementary subject matter can satisfy both goals
by following option II (The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Program), Option III (The Blended Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program) or Option IV
(The Elementary Subject Matter Teaching Option). Options II
and III require the completion of 112 units of a common core.
Option II requires 68 additional units specified below for this
option. Option III requires the completion of 86 units (20 units
of required major area courses, 20 units of depth courses, and
46 units of Professional Educational Credential requirements).
Option III requires a total of 198 units for completion. Option IV,
the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option:
Directed Electives requires completion of 60 units of General
Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division
and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and
either the Introduction to Higher Education or Transition to Cal
State L.A. course). It also requires 60 units in the major with
the remaining 42 units as recommended electives for
preparation for the CSET examination. Students who pass the
CSET exam will have the option of taking other coursework. All
options are designed for students to complete the
undergraduate degree program simultaneously with
requirements for either a California Multiple Subject Teaching
or Special Education Internship Credential.
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Students entering the program should plan their course work
with a Chicano Studies adviser. Students seeking a credential
should also consult the Charter College of Education.
A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet
the major requirements for the Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Options (Options II, III, and IV).
Option I: General Program (68 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
CHS 111 Cultural Diversity and Chicanos (4)
CHS 280 Chicanas/Latinas in U.S. Society (4)
Lower Division Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units from following with adviser approval:
CHS 108, 110, 112, 115, 150, 157, 201, 208, 255, 257*, 258*
*maximum 3 units in 257 and/or 258
Upper Division Required Courses (28 units)
CHS 355 Introduction to Principles of Research in
Chicano Studies (4)
CHS 402 Colonial to Modern Mexican American
/ENGL 489 Literature (4)
CHS 410 Chicano Psychology (4)
CHS 432 Chicanos and the War on Drugs (4)
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
CHS 450 Research on Community Problems (4)
CHS/ML 312 Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian Myths in
Latin American Literature (4) or
CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U. S. Film (4)
Upper Division Electives (24 units)
Select 24 units from following:
Community Dimension (Select 8 units from the
following)
CHS/LAS 404 The Central American Experience
in the US (4)
CHS 405 The Mexican People as Immigrants (4)
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
CHS/AAAS/LAS/ Comparative Diaspora Studies (4)
PAS 408
CHS/URBA 409 US Latinos, Culture, and Global Cities (4)
CHS/LAS/RELS Migration, Identity, and Religion (4)
423
CHS 430 Chicano Political Behavior (4)
CHS 445 History of the Chicano in Los Angeles (4)
CHS/HIST 460 The Chicano Movement (4)
CHS 470 Chicano Educational Issues (4)
CHS 471 The History of Chicana/o Education (4)
CHS 472 Chicana/o Education: Theory and Research
(4)
CHS 480 Chicana Feminisms and Women's
Movements (4)
CHS 485 Health and Chicano/Latino Families (4)
Cultural Dimension (Select 8 units from the following)
CHS 311 Chicano Cultural History (4)
CHS/ENGL/
PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
(May be taken only if not selected in upper
division required courses)
CHS 400 Pre-Columbian Literature of Mexico (4)
CHS 403 Contemporary Chicana/o Literature (4)
CHS 412 Chicano/a Popular Culture (4)
CHS 420 Mexican and Chicano Folklore (4)
CHS 422 Chicano/a Film and Video (4)
CHS 440 Development of Spanish Language in
Southwestern U.S. (4)
CHS 444 History of the Chicano People in the United
States (4)
CHS 446 Folkloric Dance: Living History of Mexico and
the Southwest (4)
Mexican Dimension (Select 8 units from the following)
CHS/HIST 466A Colonial Mexico (4)
CHS/HIST 466B Building the Mexican Nation (4)
CHS/HIST 466C The Mexican Revolution and its Legacy (4)
CHS 468 U.S.-Mexico Borderlands (4)
Option II, Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option (180 units [68
units, plus 112 Common Core units) and
Option III, Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198
units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core
Units])
Core Courses for Options II and III (112 Units)
University Requirements (2 Units)
UNIV 400 Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) (0)
NSS 101 Introduction to Higher Education in Natural
and Social Sciences (2) or
NSS 301 Transition to CSULA for Natural and Social
Science Majors (2)
(NOTE: NSS 101 OR NSS 301 must be completed within the first
two quarters of enrollment.)
Reading, Language and Literature (24 Units)
*COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
*ENGL 101 Composition I (4)
ENGL 102 Composition II (4)
ENGL 250 Understanding Literature (4) or
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
Critical Thinking (4 Units)
*COMM176 Argumentation (4) or
*PHIL 160 Critical Thinking (4) or
*PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4) or
*POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political Communication
(4)
Mathematics (12 Units)
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
*MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
* Basic Subjects courses - all Basic Subjects must be completed
within the first 45 units counted toward the baccalaureate degree.
History and Social Science (20 Units)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
HIST 202A United States Civilization (4)
HIST 488 California (4) or
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
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Science (18 Units)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
BIOL 181 Life Science Seminar for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Visual and Performing Arts (12 Units)
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
Physical Education and Health (8 Units)
KIN 150 Fitness and Wellness in Contemporary
Society (4)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Human Development (12 Units)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV/PSY 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4)
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development (4) or
SOC 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence
(4)
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option (180 units [68
Units, Plus 112 Common Core units])
Students who select this option must complete a total of 180
units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in
accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation program Common Core requirements. In addition,
students choosing this Option must complete 68 units, which
consist of 20 units of required Major area courses, 20 units of
required Depth area courses, 20 units for the completion of
general education requirements, and 8 units of electives.
Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject
Teaching or Special Education Teaching Credential should
consult the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-Based and University-Wide
chapter for the regulations governing all teacher credential
programs.
Students completing the requirements of the Common Core,
the additional general education requirements listed below,
and Option II will have fulfilled all university and general
education requirements.
Courses for Completion of General Education
Requirements for Option II (20 units)
Block C - Select one course each from two areas in Block C
(No C1) (8)
Upper Division GE Theme (12)
Diversity Requirement: If not met with the above courses,
select 2 diversity courses from general education program
Major Courses (20 units)
CHS 111 Cultural Diversity and Chicanos (4)
CHS 402/ Colonial to Mexican American
ENGL 489 Literature (4)
CHS 410 Chicano Psychology (4)
*CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
CHS/ML312 Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian Myths in
Latin American Literature (4) or
CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
or
CHS 471 The History of Chicana/o Education (4)
*Students who take CHS 443 in the core can also count this course
in the major.
Social Science (Mexican-American Studies)
Depth Area (20 units)
CHS 405 The Mexican People as Immigrants (4)
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
CHS 430 Chicano Political Behavior (4)
CHS 445 History of the Chicano in Los Angeles (4)
CHS 470 Chicano Educational Issues (4)
Electives (8 units)
Students who wish to minimize the time needed to complete
the preparation program for the Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential are advised to focus these electives on professional
education courses. In any event, it is strongly recommended
that students see both a teaching credential adviser in the
Charter College of Education and their academic subject major
adviser to plan these electives.
Option III: Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198
units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core
units])
Admission
This Option is available to students who:
• Meet the general university requirements for
admission as a first year student or a transfer
student; and
• If a transfer student, attain a GPA of at least 2.75 in
the last 90 quarter units of coursework.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 198
units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in
accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
preparation program common core requirements. In addition,
students choosing this option must complete 86 units, which
consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20 units of
required depth area courses and 46 units of professional
education courses. Students interested in securing a
California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education
Internship Credential should consult the Charter College of
Education section in the Academic Programs: College-
based and University-wide chapter for the regulations
governing all teacher credential programs.
Students completing the requirements of the common core and
Option III will have fulfilled all university and general education
requirements.
Major Courses (20 units)
CHS 111 Cultural Diversity and Chicanos (4)
CHS 402 Colonial to Modern Mexican
ENGL 489 American Literature (4))
CHS 410 Chicano Psychology (4)
*CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
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CHS/ML312 Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian Myths in
Latin American Literature (4) or
CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
or
CHS 471 The History of Chicana/o Education (4)
*Students who take CHS 443 in the core can also count this course
in the major.
Depth Area (20 units)
CHS 405 The Mexican People as Immigrants (4)
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
CHS 430 Chicano Political Behavior (4)
CHS 445 History of Chicano in Los Angeles (4)
CHS 470 Chicano Educational Issues (4)
Required Professional Education Courses
(46 units)
A minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 90 quarter units attempted is
prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300AB or EDSP 300. See
catalog, Multiple Subject Credential, for additional
prerequisites. Students must attain an overall 3.0 GPA in all
professional education courses with a minimum C grade in
each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a
Multiple Subject or Special Education credential adviser
regarding completion of the degree and other credential
requirements.
Select one of the following emphasis:
A. Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis (46 units)
(for a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
Required Prerequisite Courses (2 units)
EDCI 300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the
Urban Educator (2)
Complete the following 34 units:
EDFN 420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban
Learning (2)
(It is recommended that this course be taken
during block one)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
(It is recommended that this course be taken
prior to Block Three)
Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
EDEL 402 Introduction to Classroom Management/
Assessment/Instructional Design (4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12 Units)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
EDEL 403B Directed Teaching (10)
EDEL 403C Reflection, Synthesis, and Assessment of
Directed Teaching (2)
B. Education Specialist Emphasis (eligibility for a
Special Education Internship Credential) (46 units)
Completion of this emphasis and passage of the CBEST
qualify students for an Internship Credential with verification of
employment from a cooperating school district. For a
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students must
complete the additional credential course work in their area of
specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities, moderate/severe
disabilities, physical and health impairments or visual
impairments). Students must consult a special education
credential adviser for specific program requirements.
Complete the following (38 units)
EDSP 300 Introduction to Special Education (2)
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
EDSP 408 Cognitive and Linguistic Processes in
Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 409 Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modifications for Individuals with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
EDIT 430 Technology and Information Systems
in Classrooms (4)
EDFN 440 Schooling in a Diverse, Urban Society (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Internship Emphasis Requirement: Electives (8)
With approval of a credential adviser, complete 8 units of
appropriate course work in the area of specialization.
Option IV: Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option: Directed
Electives (180 units, of which 102 are in the
major)
Option IV, Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Directed Electives Option, is designed for transfer students and
students at CSULA who decide after completing a substantial
portion of the regular general education to seek an elementary
teaching credential.
This option requires completion of 60 units of General
Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division
and 6 units of Graduation Requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and
either the Introduction to Higher Education or Transition to Cal
State L.A.). It also requires 60 units in the major with the
remaining 42 units as recommended electives for preparation
for the CSET examination. Students who pass the CSET exam
will have the option of taking other coursework.
Major courses (60 units)
Breadth Area (select 20 units from the following)
CHS 111 Cultural Diversity and Chicanos (4)*
CHS 112 Cultural Expressions in the Americas (4)
CHS/LAS 255 Diverse Latin American Populations in
Southern California (4)
CHS 280 Chicanas and Latinas in Contemporary US
Society (4)*
CHS 312 Mediterranean and Pre-Colombian Myths in
Latin American Literature (4)
CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in US Films (4)
*These courses are required.
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Depth Area (select 28 units from the following)
CHS 355 Introduction to Principles of Research in
Chicano Studies (4)
CHS 402 Colonial to Modern Mexican American
Literature (4)
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in US Society (4)
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
CHS 450 Research on Community Problems (4)
CHS 468 US-Mexico Borderlands (4)
CHS 470 Chicano Educational Issues (4)**
CHS 471 The History of Chicana/o Education (4)*
CHS 472 Chicana/o Education: Theory and Research
(4)*
CHS 480 Chicana Feminisms and Women's
Movement (4)
*These courses are required.
**This course has a service learning component.
Depth Electives (12 units)
Select three additional upper division electives with adviser
approval.
Directed Electives (42 units)
With adviser approval, students select 42 units from the
following courses which are designed to strengthen the
students' preparation for the CSET examination. Students who
have passed one or more subtests of the CSET may take, with
adviser approval, other courses as electives.
Science and Mathematics
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number
System for Elementary and Middle
School Teachers (4)
MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Reading, Language, and Literature, History and Social
Science
HIST 488 California (4) or
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
HIST 110A World civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
Physical Education, Human Development,
Visual and Performing Arts Section
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3) or
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4) or
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development (4).
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Minor in Central American Studies
The minor in Central American Studies provides students with
an in-depth and cross-disciplinary exploration of Central
America, its past and present, and its connections to the
United States through globalization and international migration.
A total of 24 units are required. A total of 12 units are
constituted by core requirements and the remainder of the
units is drawn from elective courses.
Requirements for the Minor (24 Units)
Core Requirements (12 Units)
CHS/LAS 255 Diverse Latin American Populations in
Southern California (4)
CHS/LAS 404 The Central American Experience in the U.S.
(4)
HIST 464 Central America Since Independence (4)
Electives (12 Units)
Choose one course from each area listed below
Area 1: Cultural History
ART 447H The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest
(4)
ANTH 408 Peasant Cultures of Middle America (4)
ANTH 429 Maya Civilization (4)
SPAN 471 Spanish-American Literature and Original
Populations (4)
Area 2: Contemporary Realities
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
CHS/LAS/RELS 423 Migration, Identity and Religion (4)
CHS 440 Development of Spanish Language in
Southwestern U.S. (4)
CHS 485 Health and Chicano/Latino Families (4)
*CHS 395 or LAS 395 Community Service in Chicano
Studies or Latin American Studies (4)
SPAN 431 Spanish American Testimony (4)
Area 3: Central America Today
GEOG 427 Mexico and Central America (4)
ECON 465 Current Issues in Latin American Economies
(4)
PAS/POLS 456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central
America (4)
LAS 470 Labor and Social Movements in the
Americas (4)
*To, be completed with an organization serving Central American
populations in Southern California.
Minor in Chicano Studies
Requirements for the Minor (24 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
Select two from:
CHS 111, 201, 280 and lower division Chicano Studies elective
courses.
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
CHS 403, 444
Electives (8 units)
(select 8 upper division units with adviser approval)
Minor in Mesoamerican Studies
The minor in Mesoamerican Studies offers students a cross-
and interdisciplinary curriculum on the cultures frequently
associated with the Aztecs and Mayas, but inclusive of other
ancient peoples who populated metropolitan and ceremonial
centers such as Teotihuacan and Tula. The fields of study
include art history, cave archaeology, colonial ethnography,
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and myth narratives read as examples of Mesoamerican
"literature," such as the poetry of Ancient Mexico (e.g.,
Texcoco), and Maya texts, such as the Popol Vuh and the
Rabinal Achi, among others.
A total of 24 units in required and elective courses comprise
the minor in Mesoamerican Studies.
Requirements for the Minor (24 units)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
ANTH 428 Civilizations of Western Mesoamerica (4) or
ART 447H The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest
(4) or
CHS 400 Pre-Columbian Literature of Mexico (4)
Upper Division Electives (16 units)
Students must select one course from each of the four
disciplines:
Anthropology
ANTH 428 Civilizations of Western Mesoamerica (4)
ANTH 429 Maya Civilization (4)
ANTH 454L Cave Archeology (4)
Art
ART 447H The Art of Mesoamerica and the
Southwest (4)
ART 450H Art of Colonial Mexico and Guatemala (4)
ART 453 Aztec Art and Culture (4)
Chicano Studies
CHS/ML 312 Mediterranean and Pre-Colombian Myths in
Latin American Literature (4)
CHS 400 Pre-Colombian Literature of Mexico (4)
CHS 490 (When topic is Mesoamerican Studies) (4)
History
HIST 450 (When topic is Mesoamerican Studies) (4)
HIST 461 Latin America: Colonial Period (4)
HIST 466A Colonial Period (4)
HIST 469 Indigenous Peoples of Mexico, 1325-
1910 (4)
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mexican-American Studies with
Option II satisfies the subject matter requirements for the
Multiple Subject CLAD/BCLAD Teaching Credential. For
detailed information about these credentials, consult advisers
in the department and in the Charter College of Education.
Refer to the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all credential
programs.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Mexican-
American Studies
The Master of Arts degree in Mexican-American Studies is
designed for graduate students who wish to pursue advanced
study toward the Ph.D. degree; or teach in community
colleges, secondary, or elementary schools; or work as
professionals in private agencies or government service.
Admission to the Program
Prerequisites to admission are a baccalaureate in Mexican-
American Studies or a related field, with at least 20 upper
division units in Chicano Studies and a grade point average of
2.75 or above in the last 90-quarter units of work attempted at
an accredited institution. Students who lack prerequisite
courses must complete them with a B (3.0) average or better.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 24 units in 500-level
courses.
Language Requirement
Candidates for the master’s degree in Mexican-American
Studies must demonstrate proficiency in the Spanish language
before beginning thesis work or attempting the comprehensive
examination by one of the following methods:
• Passing the Foreign Language Reading Examination
(ML 901) in Spanish as offered by the Department of
Foreign Languages and Literatures and in accordance
with the practices of that department or
• Passing a 400-level, four-unit Spanish course with a
grade of C or better. This course may not be used as an
elective for the master’s degree.
Required Courses (24 units)
CHS 502 Chicana/o Studies and Contemporary
Theory (4)
CHS 503 Seminar: Research Methods in Chicano
Studies (4)
CHS 504 Seminar: Chicano Psychological Issues (4)
CHS 505 Seminar: Chicano Literature (4)
CHS 506 Seminar: Chicano History (4)
CHS 509 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Chicano
Studies (4)
Electives (15–21 units)
Remaining course work may include 400 and 500-level
courses in Chicano Studies and appropriate related fields
selected with departmental consultation and approval.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0-6 units)
CHS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
CHS 599 Thesis (6)
A comprehensive examination or a thesis is required for the
master’s degree. Students should expect to take the
comprehensive examination (CHS 596) the quarter they
complete all course work on their program and must comply
with college and departmental requirements.
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List of Courses (CHS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4)
(also listed as LAS, AAAS, PAS 108)
This survey course examines comparatively the notions of
"race" and ethnicity, the exploitation based on these statuses,
and the resulting resistance and multi-ethnic social movements
in the U.S. and elsewhere.
110 Introduction to Pre-Cortesian Cultures of Mexico (4)
Introductory course examining the cultural, economic, and
historical development of pre-Cortesian Mexico from the Olmec
civilization to the fall of the Aztec empire.
111 Cultural Diversity and Chicanos (4)
Examines cultural diversity in U.S. society from Chicano
Studies perspective. Explores historical and contemporary
relationships, conflict, and reconciliation among major cultural
groups. GE D
112 Cultural Expressions in the Americas (4)
Explores pre-Columbian artistic representations and aesthetic
principles that constitute a cultural legacy--expressed in
modern literature, murals, and cinema--of present-day
Chicanos/as and Latinos/as in the United States. GE C2
115 Introduction to Chicano Studies (4)
Critical study of the literature produced in disciplines and
methodologies that constitute Chicano Studies as an
interdisciplinary academic field.
150 Chicano and Contemporary Politics (4)
Internal barrio politics and external efforts to manipulate that
system, with focus on Chicanos.
157 Beginning Mexican Folk Music (2)
Introduction to traditional Chicano and Mexican folk music.
Beginning instruction on culturally traditional musical
instruments, including guitar, guitarron, vihuela, violin, and
trumpet. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
201 Mexican Literature in Translation (4)
Selected major works of Mexican literature in translation.
205 Composition in Chicano Studies (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102*. Principles and techniques of
effective English composition essential to writing in a Chicano
Studies context; emphasis on individual student practice.
Graded CR/NC.
*Students subject to GE catalogs earlier than 1993 satisfy this
prerequisite with ENGL 101 or 190.
255 Diverse Latin American Populations in Southern
California (4) (also listed as LAS 255)
The formation of and differences among the varied Latin
American people in the Southern California region and their
participation in contemporary society. GE D
257 Folk Music Ensemble of Mexico (2)
Prerequisites: Knowledge of music preferred but not
necessary, instructor consent. Ensemble performance of
Mexican folk music, study of techniques and regional styles.
Activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
258 Folk Dances of Mexico (1)
Study and practice of step patterns and regional dance styles
of Mexico. Activity 3 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6
units. Graded CR/NC
260 Introduction to Third World Images in Film (4)
(also listed as PAS 260)
Introduction to a critical examination of the historical and
cultural representations of Third World peoples, including U.S.
ethnic communities, in U.S. and Third World Cinemas. GE C2
280 Chicanas and Latinas in Conte
mporary U.S. Society (4)
Examines the economic, political, social, and cultural forces
impacting Chicana/Latina lives in the U.S.
Upper Division Courses
311 Chicano Cultural History (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 115. Development and nature of Mexican
and Chicano culture, emphasizing especially significant
historical movements and their contribution to understanding
current cultural problems.
312 Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian Myths in Latin
American Literature (4) (also listed as ML 312)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Critical readings of modern Latin
American narrative fiction, poetry and drama, with interpretive
emphasis in their allusions to Greco-Roman and Pre-
Columbian myths. GE Theme I
327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
(also listed as ENGL 327 and PAS 327)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. The critical analysis of the
representations of ethnicity and emotions in U.S. film.
GE Theme E
335 Race and Culture in the Americas (4)
(also listed as LAS 335)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Comparative study of race and ethnicity
as expressed in the arts and culture of Latin America, the
Caribbean and the United States. Some sections of the course
may be offered online. GE Theme H
355 Introduction to Principles of Research in Chicano
Studies (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Introduction to the logic and principles
of social inquiry to enable students to make knowledgeable
decisions in designing, conducting, and interpreting empirical
research. Draws on empirical scholarship in Chicano Studies.
395 Community Service in Chicano Studies (1–3)
Prerequisites: Eight units of approved CHS courses; approval
by departmental faculty adviser in consultation with EPIC
director; acceptance by community agency. Participation in
work of community agency or activity utilizing professional
and/or vocational skills in service to community. Graded
CR/NC. Credit toward B.A. degree limited to 6 units.
400-Level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
400 Pre-Columbian Literature of Mexico (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 115. Literary works of Mayan, Nahua, and
other pre-Columbian peoples of Mexico, with emphasis on
structural and esthetic elements, history of thought, and world
view.
402 Colonial to Modern Mexican American Literature (4)
(also listed as ENGL 489)
Study of literary works by Hispanic, Mexican, and Mexican
American authors from the colonial era to modern times.
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403 Contemporary Chicano/a Literature (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Selected literary works by
contemporary Chicano and Chicana authors, from the 1960s to
the present. Includes a writing assignment that integrates
previous studies in the CHS major in a culminating,
interdisciplinary project.
404 The Central American Experience in the US (4) (also
listed as LAS 404) .................................................................
Prerequisite: CHS 111 or CHS/LAS 255. Aspects of the
Central American experience in the U.S. with emphasis on the
transnational connections between the countries of origin and
the communities of residence in the U. S.
405 The Mexican People as Immigrants (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Global socioeconomic and political
forces that shaped U.S. immigration policies and practices in
relation to Mexicans; intra-group relations and social
attainments of Mexicans and Mexican Americans in America.
406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. The Chicano experience studied from
the comparative perspective of other Latin Americans in the
U.S.: Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Central and South Americans.
408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4) (also listed as
AAAS, PAS, LAS 408)
Prerequisite: Any lower division course in AAAS, PAS, CHS or
LAS. The course is a comparative examination of diaspora
among principally Africans, Asians and Latin Americans
emphasizing the conditions of dispersal, the patterns of
settlement, and the formations of global tribes.
409 U.S. Latinos, Culture, and Global Cities (4)
(also listed as URBA 409)
Prerequisite: CHS 111 or CHS/LAS 255. Examination of Latino
demographic growth and the impact it is having on the culture
and design of major American cities and its potential for social
and political change.
410 Chicano Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 150. Chicano community psychology; focus
on relationships among individuals and families, groups,
complex organizations; social problems and collective
behavior.
412 Chicano/a Popular Culture (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111 or 112. Examination of popular forms
and practices grounded in Chicano/a working-class
communities, cultures, and everyday life.
420 Mexican and Chicano Folklore (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Mexican and Chicano folklore as a
reflection of the cultural, sociopolitical, and historical
development of the Chicano community.
422 Chicano/a Film and Video (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Examination of Chicano/a feature-
length films, documentaries, short subjects, and experimental
media, highlighting the work of Treviño, Portillo, Morales,
Gamboa, Varela, España, Vásquez, Marín, Hidalgo-de la Riva,
Mendiola, Ávila and Rodríguez.
423 Migration, Identity, and Religion (4) (also listed as LAS
423 and RELS 423)..........................................................
Examines the role of Theology of Liberation and Evangelical
Christianity in the lives of Mexicans and Latin Americans in
their home countries as well as immigrants in the US.
430 Chicano Political Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Socioeconomic and political factors
that provide formative framework for unique political behavior
patterns characteristically existing in the Chicano community.
432 Chicanos and the War on Drugs (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Study of war on drugs impact on
Chicano and Latino community. Examines interest groups and
public policy towards U.S. consumer demand for illegal drugs.
This course requires service learning.
440 Development of Spanish Language in Southwestern
U.S. (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200C. Conducted in Spanish. Origin,
development, and present characteristics of Spanish language
as used in Southwestern U. S.; emphasizes linguistic
contributions of various antecedent and contemporary cultures
in this area.
443 History of the Chicano People in California (4)
History of the Chicano People in California since the Paleo-
Indian past to the post-industrial present. Examined from a
national as well as a global context.
444 History of the Chicano People in the United States (4)
Prerequisite: HIST 202A or 202B. Historical development of
the Chicano people from settlement until the present, with
emphasis on period since 1848.
445 History of the Chicano in Los Angeles (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Historical survey of the Los Angeles
Chicano community from settlement until the present.
446 Folkloric Dance: Living History of Mexico and the
Southwest (4)
Prerequisites: CHS 115. Folkloric dance as it reflects
historical and ethnic experiences of people in Mexico and
Southwestern U.S.
450 Research on Community Problems (4)
Prerequisites: CHS 111, ENGL 102*. Satisfactory completion
of WPE, and senior standing. Emphasizes special issues of
Mexican/Latino communities. This course requires service
learning.
*Students subject to earlier catalogs satisfy this prerequisite with
ENGL 101 or 190.
460 The Chicano Movement (4) (also listed as HIST 460)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Examines the Chicano
Movement of the 1960s and 1970s from an interdisciplinary
perspective. Topics include: grassroots, student, and youth
activism; antiwar movement; La Raza Unida Party; Chicana
feminism, and the Chicano cultural renaissance.
466A Colonial Mexico (4)
(also listed as HIST 466A)
Social, political, economic, and cultural history of Mexico from
pre-Columbian times to 1810.
466B Building the Mexican Nation (4)
(also listed as HIST 466B)
Social, political, economic, and cultural history of Mexico from
1810 to 1910.
466C The Mexican Revolution and its Legacy (4)
(also listed as HIST 466C)
Social, political, economic, and cultural history of Mexico from
1910 to the present.
467 Modern Mexico and the Chicano People (4)
(also listed as HIST 467)
Prerequisites: CHS 111. Recommended: CHS/HIST 466C.
History of modern Mexico and its impact upon the Chicano
people from separation from Mexico in 1848 to the present.
468 U.S.-Mexico Borderlands (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Urban and regional development of
the U.S.-Mexico border area with particular emphasis on its
impact on the Chicano community.
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470 Chicano Educational Issues (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. Examination
of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political forces that impact
the success and failure of Chicanos in educational institutions.
Service learning option is available for this course.
471 The History of Chicana/o Education (4)
Historical overview of Chicana/o education, focused on
sociopolitical and economic forces shaping the Chicana/o
experiences. Emphasis on the effects of race/gender/class and
nativity on the educational system structures and policies.
472 Chicana/o Education: Theory and Research (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Examines educational theories in
Chicana/o education that bridges both fields of education and
Chicano studies, with emphasis on the traditional and
emerging analytical frameworks.
480 Chicana Feminisms and Women's Movements (4)
Prerequisites: CHS 111, CHS 280, or WOMN 203. Advanced
study of Chicana social movement activism and feminist
thought, 1960s to present. Comparative analysis of Chicana
feminisms with women of color in the U.S. and in a global
context.
485 Health and Chicano/Latino Families (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Examines health issues among
Mexicans, Chicano, Mexican Americans and other Latin
Americans emphasizing the interplay between the political
economy, health, family and community.
490 Special Studies (1-4)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing, permission
of instructor. Intensive study of selected areas in Chicano
Studies. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Eight units in CHS; 2.75 grade point average,
upper division or graduate standing; full-time faculty member to
serve as sponsor; recommendation of department chairperson.
Project selected in conference with sponsor, progress
meetings held regularly, and final report submitted. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
Graduate Level Courses (CHS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses.
502 Chicana/o Studies and Contemporary Theory (4)
Development of critical social and cultural theories with
emphasis on the production of knowledge about
Chicana/o/Latina/o communities.
503 Seminar: Research Methods in Chicano Studies (4)
Analysis of research methods with emphasis on behavioral
theory and methodologies applied to special fields of culture,
including history, psychology, politics, education, economics,
language; current social issues in Chicano/a Latino/a
communities.
504 Seminar: Chicano Psychological Issues (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 150 or CHS 410. Selected psychological
issues of Chicanos including such topics as cultural
psychodynamics, the fully functioning Chicano, special
psychological problems, therapy and counseling effectiveness,
and social psychological models.
505 Seminar: Chicano Literature (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 403. Literary genres within Chicano
literature in relation to the cultural and social context of
Chicanos.
506 Seminar: Chicano History (4)
Prerequisite: CHS 444. Advanced study of Chicano
historiography readings, reviews, discussions, oral reports, and
research proposals.
509 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Chicano Studies (4)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy in master’s degree
program. Interdisciplinary investigation and discussion of
selected topics in Chicano studies.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduated Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor, approved study prior
to registration. Directed reading and critical analysis of
advanced topics in Chicano Studies. Regular conference with
sponsor. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 8 units.
599 Thesis (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. An oral examination about the thesis is required.
Must be repeated to total of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Child and Family Studies
College of Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A535
Marlene Zepeda, Chair
Phone: (323) 343-4590
E-mail: cfs[email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/chld_fa/index.htm
The Department of Child and Family Studies prepares individuals to understand the relationship between theory, research and
practice and to apply this knowledge to issues in child and family studies. Students are prepared to think critically about child and
family developmental processes by identifying relevant issues, developing practical solutions and applying and disseminating
knowledge. The Department prepares specialists in the discipline who seek to improve the quality of life for individuals, children and
families.
Child Development, the empirical study of the growth and development of the individual from birth through adolescence, provides a
foundation of understanding and skill for students interested in professional careers providing various services to children and
families. It prepares students for advanced study of child and family development as well as for professional education courses
leading to the Multiple Subject teaching credential and Special Education credentials.
Students with a background in child and family development are able to pursue professional opportunities in many fields other than
teaching, including working with children in hospitals; developing social and educational programs outside of schools; working with
parents; production of children’s films, books, and magazines; educational television; children’s toys and educational software; and
child advocacy at local, state, and national levels.
The Faculty
Professors: Marlene Zepeda (Chair).
Associate Professor: Valerie C. Kehm.
Assistant Professors: Yafen Lo, Edward Lopez.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child
Development
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development includes a
choice among four options: Option I, which prepares students
to work as administrators in preschools, day care centers or
youth agencies or to gain entry into careers with children and
families such as child life specialist or parent educator; Option
II, a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing-approved
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program for
the California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Option III,
the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
program designed for students to complete the undergraduate
degree program simultaneously with requirements for either a
California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education
Internship Credential; and Option IV, The Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives. This
option is designed for transfer students and students at Cal
State, L. A. who decide after completing a substantial portion of
the regular general education to seek an elementary school
teaching credential.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Child Development, Option I, General Option, is 180,
of which 100-105 units are in the major depending on
specialization selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Students entering the program should plan their course work
with a Child and Family Studies adviser. Students seeking a
credential should also consult the Charter College of
Education. Current information is available in the Child and
Family Studies Office and on the Department's web page.
Departmental Honors Program
The child development major includes an honors program for
students who have completed at least 16 upper division units in
the Child Development core, maintained a minimum 3.5 grade
point average, passed the Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement, and are recommended and approved by the
Child and Family Studies advisers. Applications are available
in the Child and Family Studies office E & T 535.
Requirements for the Major (100-198 units)
Option I, the General Option, requires a core of 68-69 units of
lower and upper division courses plus an area of specialization.
The Parenting Specialization requires an additional 32 units;
the Early Childhood Program Administration Specialization
requires an additional 36 units; the Youth Agency
Administration Specialization requires an additional 36 units;
and the Child Life/Hospitalized Child Specialization requires an
additional 33 units. Option I requires a total of 180 units for
completion.
Students seeking to combine the study of Child Development
with Elementary Subject Matter can satisfy both goals by
following either Option II (the Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Program), Option III (the Blended
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Program) or
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Option IV (the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option: Directed Electives). Option II, The Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Program, requires 180 units (68
units, plus 112 common core units) for completion.
Option III, the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option, requires the completion of 86 additional
units (20 units of required Major area courses, 20 units of
Depth courses, and 46 units of Professional Education
credential requirements). Option III requires a total of 198 units
for completion.
Option IV, The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option: Directed Electives, requires completion of 60 units of
General Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper
division and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102
and either the Introduction to Higher Education, HHS 101, or
Transition to Cal State, L.A. course, HHS 301). It also requires
60 units in the major with the remaining 42 units as
recommended electives for preparation for the CSET
examination. Students who pass the CSET exam will have the
option of taking other coursework. Option IV requires a total of
180 units for completion.
Students should plan their programs with careful attention to
prerequisites for upper division courses. Some courses that
meet general education requirements are included in the core
for Option I. Students in this Option should complete these
requirements and other general education requirements before
proceeding with the major. Completion of either Option II or III
will ensure that all general education requirements are met.
Students in Option IV are subject to the general education
requirements for nonteaching majors.
A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet
the major requirements for the elementary subject matter
options (Option II, III, and IV).
Options
Option I: General Option (100-105 units)
Core Requirements (68-69 units)
CHDV/SOC 120+ Intimate Relationships (4)
CHDV 140+ Child Development (4)
CHDV 200 Techniques for the Study of Children (4)
CHDV 210 Infant Development (4)
CHDV 220 The Young Child (4) or
CHDV 426 Hospitalized Child/Child Life Program (5)
CHDV 340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect and Family
Violence (4) or
COUN 460 Laws Relating to the Child and Family (4) or
SW 476* Child Welfare (4)
CHDV 424 Divorce, Remarriage and Children (4)
CHDV 425 Ethnic Identity and Awareness in Children
and Families (4)
CHDV 430 Parent -Child Development Over the Family
Life Cycle (4)
CHDV 443 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
CHDV 493 Second Language Acquisition in Childhood
(4)
CHDV 496 Senior Seminar (4) or
CHDV 497** Senior Honors Thesis (4)
CHDV/492COMM 494 Communication Behavior in Childhood
(4) or
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in Children
(4)
NTRS 416 Child Nutrition (4)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4) or
HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services (4)
PSY 150+ Introductory Psychology (4)
+ Indicates course meets GE requirement.
* Students following specialization C should take SW 476.
**Open to Honors Program participants only.
Areas of Specialization (32-36 units)
A. Parenting (32 units)
Required Core (28 units)
CHDV 431 Family Dynamics and Parenting (4)
CHDV 432 Social Dynamics of Parenting (4)
CHDV 433 Approaches to Parent Education (4)
CHDV 434 Group Dynamics for Parent Education (4)
CHDV 435 Parenting in High Risk Situations (4)
CHDV 441 Men, Women, and Children in Transition (4)
CHDV 470 The Family and the Law (4)
Directed Elective (4 units) with approval of adviser
B. Early Childhood Program Administration (36 units)
CHDV 420 Program Design in Early Childhood (4)
CHDV 422 Administration of Preschool and Day Care
Programs (5)
CHDV 428 Administrative Leadership in Early|
Childhood
Programs (5)
CHDV 433 Approaches to Parent Education (4)
CHDV 495 Directed Field Experience (4,2)
EDEL 473 Storytelling For Teachers (4) or
ENGL 430 Children’s Literature (4) or
COMM 490 Studies in Children’s Speech Arts (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4) or
EDSP 416 Working With Families of Young
Handicapped Children (4)
MUS 490 Music for Early Childhood (4) or
ART 435 Exploring the Arts in Early Childhood (4) or
EDEL 432 Teaching Mathematics for Early Childhood
(4)
C. Youth Agency Administration (36 units)
With careful planning, students can earn the credit certificate in
Youth Agency Administration concurrently with this
specialization. Interested students should contact the Youth
Agency Administration Director, PE 237 (323) 343-4580. The
certificate program is described in the section entitled Youth
Agency Administration.
Required Core (16 units)
SW 370 Field of Social Work (4)
YAA 290 Introduction to Youth Agency Administration
(4)
POLS/YAA 467 The Third Sector and Nonprofit organizations
(4)
YAA 490 Volunteer Management and Fund Raising
(4)
Required Courses in Related Field (16 units)
Select one course from each of the following four areas:
Communications
COMM 370 Business and Professional Communication
(4)
COMM 389 Intercultural Communication in the Urban
Environment (4)
COMM 430 Dynamics of Organizational Communication
(4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
*SW 372 Social Work Practice I: Communication
and Interviewing Skills (4)
*Social Work majors only
Child and Family Studies / 289
Organizational, Personnel and Fiscal Management
ACCT 202 Survey of Accounting (4)
KIN 422 Community Service Learning and
Physical Activity Programs (4)
POLS 466 Public Financial Administration (4)
POLS 472 Organization and Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 469 Training and Development (4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
*SW 475 Social Work Practice III: Working with
Groups (4)
*Prerequisite: SW 372
Marketing
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
*MKT 453 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations (4)
*Prerequisite: MKT 304
Youth and Family
CHDV 321 Urban families: Contemporary Trends (4)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect and
Family Violence (4)
ICP 483 Intercultural Proficiency: Diverse Urban
Families (4)
KIN 421 Youth Development and Physical Activity (4)
SW 476 Child Welfare (4)
Internship (4 units)
KIN 495 Directed Field Experience in
Community Leadership (4) or
SW 495 Directed Field Experience (4) * or
YAA 495 Directed Field Experience (4)
*Social Work majors only
D. Child Life / Hospitalized Child (33 units)
MUS 491 Music as Therapy in Human Development
(4)
CHDV 426 Hospitalized Child/Child Life Program (5)
CHDV 441 Men, Women and Children In Transition (4)
CHDV 470 The Family And The Law (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
NTRS 416 Child Nutrition (4)
SOC 453 Social Aspects of Death and Bereavement
(4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option (180 Units [68
units, plus 112 Common Core units]) and
Option III: Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198
Units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core
units])
Common Core Courses for Option II and Option III
(112 Units)
University Requirements (2 units)
UNIV 400 Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE)
(0 Units)
HHS 101 Introduction to Higher Education in Health
and Human Services (2) or
HHS 301 Transition to Cal State L.A. for Health and
Human Services Majors (2)
(Note: HHS 101 or HHS 301 must be completed within the first two
quarters of enrollment.)
Reading, Language and Literature (24 units)
*COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
*ENGL 101 Composition I (4)
ENGL 102 Composition II (4)
ENGL 250 Understanding Literature (4) or
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction To Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
Critical Thinking (4 units)
*COMM176 Argumentation (4) or
*PHIL 160 Critical Thinking (4) or
*PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4) or
*POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political Communication
(4)
Mathematics (12 units)
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
*MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary
and Middle School Teachers (4)
*Basic Subject Courses - all basic subjects must be completed within
the first 45 units counted toward the baccalaureate degree
History and Social Science (20 units)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
HIST 202A United States Civilization (4)
HIST 488 California (4) or
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
Science (18 units)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
BIOL 181 Life Science Seminar for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics In Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary Classroom
(3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
Physical Education and Health (8 units)
KIN 150 Fitness and Wellness in Contemporary
Society (4)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Human Development (12 units)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV/PSY 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4)
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development (4) or
SOC 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence
(4)
290 / Child and Family Studies
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option (180 units [68
Units, Plus 112 Common Core units])
Students who select this Option must complete a total of 180
units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in
accordance with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation program common core requirements. In addition,
students choosing this option must complete 68 units, which
consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20 units of
required depth area courses, 20 units for the completion of
general education requirements, and 8 units of electives.
Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject
Teaching or Special Education Teaching Credential should
consult the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-Based and University-Wide
chapter for the regulations governing all teacher credential
programs.
Students completing the requirements of the Common Core,
the additional general education requirements listed below, and
Option II will have fulfilled all university and general education
requirements.
Courses for Completion of General Education
Requirements for Option II (20 units)
Block C - Select Two Courses from Block C (No C1) (8)
Upper Division GE Theme (12)
Diversity Requirement: If not met with the above courses,
select 2 diversity courses from general education program
Major Courses (20 units)
CHDV 200 Techniques for the Study of Children (4)
CHDV 210 Infant Development (4)
CHDV 220 The Young Child (4)
CHDV 340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services (4)
Human Development Depth Area (20 units)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect, and Family
Violence (4) or
COUN 460 Laws Relating to the Child and Family (4) or
SW 476 Child Welfare (4)
CHDV 430 Parent-Child Development over the Family
Life Cycle (4)
CHDV 443 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
CHDV/492 COMM 494 Communication Behavior in Childhood
(4) or
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in Children
(4)
CHDV 496 Senior Seminar (4) or
CHDV 497 Senior Honors Thesis* (4)
*Open only to Child Development Honors Program participants.
Required Electives (8 units)
Students complete one 4 unit course of choice as well as the
following mandatory course:
LBS 301 Interdisciplinary Investigation (4)
Option III: Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198
Units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core
units])
Admissions
This option is available to students who:
• Meet the general university requirements for
admission as a first year student or a transfer
student; and
• If a transfer student, attain a GPA of at least 2.75 in
the last 90 quarter units of coursework.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 198
units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in
accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation program common core requirements. In addition,
students choosing this option must complete 86 units, which
consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20 units of
required depth area courses and 46 units of professional
education courses. Students interested in securing a California
Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Internship
Credential should consult the Charter College of Education
section in the Academic Programs: College-based and
University-wide chapter for the regulations governing all
teacher credential programs.
Students completing the requirements of the common core and
Option III will have fulfilled all university and general education
requirements.
Major Courses (20 units)
CHDV 200 Techniques for the Study of Children (4)
CHDV 210 Infant Development (4)
CHDV 220 The Young Child (4)
CHDV 340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services (4)
Human Development Depth Area (20 units)
CHDV 430 Parent-Child Development over the Family
Life Cycle (4)
CHDV 443 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
CHDV 492/COMM 494 Communication Behavior in Childhood
(4)
or
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in Children
(4)
CHDV 496 Senior Seminar (4) or
CHDV 497 Senior Honors Thesis* (4)
PHIL/ANTH 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
*Open only to Child Development Honors Program participants.
Required Professional Education
Courses (46 units)
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units is
prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300 or EDSP 300. See
Catalog, Multiple Subject Credential, for additional
prerequisites. An overall 3.0 GPA must be attained in all
Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in
each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a
multiple subject or special education credential adviser
regarding completion of the degree and other credential
requirements.
Select one of the following emphases:
A. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Emphasis (46 units)
(for a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
Required Prerequisite Courses (2 Units)
EDCI 300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the
Urban Educator (2)
Child and Family Studies / 291
Complete the following 34 units:
EDFN 420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban
Learning (2)
(It is recommended that this course be taken during Block One)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
(It is recommended that this course be taken prior to Block Three)
Block One (must be completed before Block Two)
EDCI 402 Introduction to Instructional Design,
Assessment, and Classroom Management
(4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
Block Two (must be completed before Block Three)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
Block Three (must be completed before Block Four)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12 units)
Block Four (must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
EDEL 403 Directed Teaching: Multiple Subject (10)
EDEL 403C Reflection, Synthesis, and Assessment of
Directed Teaching (2)
B. Education Specialist Emphasis
(Eligibility for a Special Education
Internship Credential) (46 units)
Completion of this Emphasis and passage of the CBEST
qualify students to be eligible for an Internship Credential with
verification of employment from a cooperating school district.
For a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students
must complete the additional credential course work in their
area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities,
moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health impairments
or visual impairments). Students must consult a special
education credential adviser for specific program requirements.
Complete the following:
EDSP 300 Introduction to Special Education (4)
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
EDSP 409 Assessment for Individuals with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4)
EDFN 420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban
Learning (2)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Internship Emphasis Requirement:
Electives (8 units)
With approval of a credential adviser, complete 8 units of
appropriate course work in the area of specialization.
Option IV: Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option: Directed
Electives (180 units, of which 102 are in the
major)
Option IV, the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option: Directed Electives requires completion of 60 units of
general education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper
division and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102
and either the Introduction to Higher Education or Transition to
Cal State L.A. course). It also requires 60 units in the major
with the remaining 42 units as recommended electives for
preparation for the CSET examination. Students who pass the
CSET exam will have the option of taking other coursework.
Major courses (60 units)
Breadth Area (28 units)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV 200 Techniques for the Study of Children
(4)
CHDV 210 Infant Development (4)
CHDV 220 The Young Child (4)
CHDV 340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development (4)
HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services (4)
Depth Area (32 units)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect and Family
Violence (4)
CHDV 424 Divorce, Remarriage and Children (4)
CHDV 425 Ethnic Identity and Awareness in Children
and Families (4)
CHDV 430 Parent-Child Development Over the Family
Lifecycle (4)
CHDV 443 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
CHDV 492 Communication Behavior in Childhood (4)
CHDV 493 Second Language Acquisition in Childhood
(4)
CHDV 496 Senior Seminar (4) or
CHDV 497** Senior Honors Thesis (4)
**Open to honors program participants only
Directed Electives (42 units)
With advisor approval, students select 42 units from the
following courses which are designed to strengthen the
student's preparation for the CSET examination. Students who
have passed one or more subtests of the CSET may take, with
advisor approval, other courses as electives.
1. Science and Mathematics
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary
and Middle School Teachers (4)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
2. Reading, Language, and Literature, History and
Social Science
HIST 488 California History (4) or
292 / Child and Family Studies
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
3. Physical Education, Human Development, Visual
and Performing Arts Section
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3) or
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
CHDV 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Minor in Child Development
The minor in Child Development provides a foundation for
students majoring in other disciplines who wish to increase
their understanding and knowledge about child and family
development. Students pursuing careers in family law, health,
media services, nursing, psychology, speech, or urban studies,
among others would find this minor useful for their careers. A
total of 36 units is required for this minor. Prerequisites are
required for some courses; students should consult with an
adviser.
Requirements for the Minor (36 units)
Required courses (32 units)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV 200 Techniques for the Study of Children (4)
CHDV 210 Infant Development (4)
CHDV 220 The Young Child (4)
CHDV 340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
CHDV 430 Parent-Child Development Over the Family
Life Cycle (4)
CHDV 443 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
CHDV 492/COMM 494 Communication Behavior
In Childhood (4)
Select one from the following (4 units)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect,
and Family Violence (4)
CHDV 425 Ethnic Identity and Awareness in Children
and Families (4)
Certificate Program
The Child Development degree offers course work acceptable
toward fulfillment of requirements for the interdisciplinary credit
certificate program in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence
offered by the College of Health and Human Services. Please
contact the department office for further information.
Certificate Program for Parent Educators
The program is designed to help individuals from varied
backgrounds master the skills necessary to be qualified parent
educators. Please contact the department office for further
information. This certificate program is also available through
Extended Education, (323) 343-4900, for nonmatriculated
students.
The Credential Program
Option II in the B.A. degree in Child Development described
earlier in this section, has been approved by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing for waiving the MSAT
examination for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Students who fulfill the requirements for the Multiple Subject
credential by completing the Child Development major are also
eligible for the BCLAD credential if they meet the following
additional requirements:
• Demonstrate spoken and written fluency in the Spanish
language.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture of
Latino children.
Students should consult advisers in both the Child
Development office and the Charter College of Education.
Refer to the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching
credential programs.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts degree in Child Development strengthens
professional competence and prepares individuals for various
leadership positions as child development specialists. Students
may coordinate degree requirements with those for the Multiple
Subjects and Special Education Credentials, or the Early
Childhood Special Education Credential Program.
Admission to the Program
In addition to the University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must satisfy specific departmental
requirements before admission to the program. These include:
• Baccalaureate in child development or a closely related
academic field from a fully accredited college or
university.
• Minimum grade point average of 2.85 in the last 90 quarter
units.
• Two letters of recommendation and a written statement of
intent.
• Completion of the department application form, including a
writing sample.
Students without a baccalaureate in child development or a
closely related field must complete a 27-unit prerequisite
program before being admitted to the child development
master’s degree program. Further information is available in
the Child and Family Studies office.
After receiving conditionally classified graduate standing in the
University, students must meet with a Child Development
graduate adviser prior to the first quarter of attendance. All
department requirements and forms will be discussed at this
time. Students must apply to the department at least one
quarter prior to beginning the graduate program.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 28 in 500-level
courses.
Required Core (28 units)
Completion of the GWAR (Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement) is a prerequisite to enrolling in CHDV 500, 501,
502 and 503.
Child and Family Studies / 293
CHDV 500 Studying Children: Theories and Methods
(4)
CHDV 501 Infants and Toddlers–Development and
Care
(4)
CHDV 502 Children under Transitory Stress (4)
CHDV 503 Working with Parents (4)
CHDV 504 Research Methods in Child and Family
Studies (4)
CHDV 505 Selected Topics in Current Issues and
Research in Child Development (4)
CHDV 595 Graduate Field Work (4)
Electives (11–17 units)
Students must select electives in consultation with a graduate
adviser to give meaningful support to their professional goals.
The development of an individualized interdisciplinary program
is essential. Students also seeking a Multiple Subject
Credential or an Early Childhood Special Education Credential
should select electives in consultation with a credential adviser
in the Charter College of Education and a child development
graduate adviser.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0, 6 units)
CHDV 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
CHDV 599 Thesis or Project (1-6)
A comprehensive examination or a thesis or project is required
for the master’s degree. Students should expect to take the
comprehensive examination (CHDV 596) the quarter they
complete all course work on their program or thereafter and
must comply with College and departmental requirements.
A thesis or project, in lieu of the comprehensive examination,
may be undertaken upon approval by a child development
faculty committee.
List of Courses (CHDV) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
120 Intimate Relationships in Our Diverse Society (4) (also
listed as SOC 120)
Principles of interaction in intimate relationships in our diverse
society. Understanding/valuing diversity and similarity (gender,
ethnicity, class, etc.) in achieving intimacy. Developing
knowledge/skills for dealing with relationship issues. GE E
140 Child Development (4)
Study of the whole child from conception to adolescence in a
dynamic set of diverse contexts; examination of the interaction
among biological, social/cultural, and psychological domains
from a developmental perspective. Some sections may use
technologically mediated instruction. GE D
154 L,P Selected Topics in Child Development (1–4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Special topics of
interest to students in child development as announced in The
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as subject matter
changes.
200 Techniques for the Study of Children (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of CHDV 140 with a grade of C or
better or by consent of instructor. Overview of the methods
used to study children, with an emphasis on the use of
observational techniques in early childhood settings.
Observation required weekly.
210 Infant Development (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 200 with grade of C or better. Theory and
dynamics of physical (including brain), perceptual, cognitive,
language, personality and social emotional development from
conception to 2 1/2 years. Issues surrounding the quality of
center-based care for infants and toddlers will be surveyed.
Lecture 3 hours, activity 3 hours.
220 The Young Child (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 210 with a grade C or better, or consent of
instructor. Theoretical and empirical bases for understanding
the child from 2 1/2 to 5 years. Lecture 3 hours, participation
with children in supervised setting 3 hours.
Upper Division Courses
321 Urban Families: Contemporary Issues (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Examining the role of diversity in
dynamic interactions between culturally diverse families and
other institutions in urban environments. Processes of
resolving tensions between family values/goals/needs and
urban demands.
340 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 200 with a grade of C or better or consent
of the instructor. Theoretical and empirical bases for
understanding children from 6 to 18 years. Some sections
(identified in the class schedule) are service learning and
require that time be spent each week in a community agency.
343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4 units) (also listed
as PSY 343)
Prerequisites: CHDV 140 with a grade of C or better. Cognitive
changes from birth to adolescence. Analysis of major theories
of cognitive development. Cognitive processes examined
include memory, language, problem solving, social cognition,
intelligence, symbolic thinking, reading, writing, math, and
technology.
350 Social and Emotional Development (4 units)
Prerequisite CHDV 140 with a grade of C or better. Study of
social and emotional development from birth through
adolescence; the self; emotion regulation and expression; peer,
parent-child, and early romantic relationships; interpersonal
skills; moral development; risk and resilience.
400 Level Courses
With graduate adviser approval, appropriate 400-level courses in Child
Development-related disciplines may be applied toward requirements
for the master’s degree.
412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect, and Family Violence (4)
Overview of legal, health, social, psychological, educational,
and cultural meaning of child maltreatment and family violence;
field observations at appropriate agencies and sites.
294 / Child and Family Studies
420 Program Design in Early Childhood (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 220. Introduction to the historical, social
background, connection between philosophy and application of
various early childhood programs and approaches.
422 Administration of Preschool and Day Care Programs
(5)
Prerequisite: CHDV 220 or 426 with grade of C or better.
Organization and management of finances, staff, equipment,
physical space, and programs. Fulfills partial requirements for
the site supervisor child development permit for administrators
of early childhood programs. Lecture 4 hours, activity 2 hours.
424 Divorce, Remarriage and Children (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV/SOC 120, CHDV 140. Impact of divorce
and remarriage on children through the life cycle. Family
systems dynamics, stress, conflict, custody, visitation,
attachment issues, support networks, and coping.
425 Ethnic Identity and Awareness in Children and
Families (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 340 or PSY 412B. Children’s
development of ethnic identity and awareness; transmission of
differing cultural patterns within family systems and social
institutions; working with issues of prejudice, stereotyping, and
ethnic pride.
426 Hospitalized Child/Child Life Program (5)
Prerequisites: CHDV 200 with grade C or better; extensive
experience in preschool setting or CHDV 220 with grade C or
better. Working with hospitalized children from a non-medical
perspective; interaction and activity planning; play therapy.
Activity six hours in hospital setting.
428 Administrative Leadership in Early Childhood
Programs (5)
Prerequisites: CHDV 220 and CHDV 422 with a grade of C or
permission of instructor. Examination of leadership and
administrative skills necessary to hold supervisory positions in
early childhood programs; fulfills partial requirements for the
Site Supervisor and Program Director Child Development
Permits for administrators of early childhood and child
development programs.
430 Parent-Child Development Over the Family Life
Cycle (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 200 with grade C or better. Interplay of
personal and family developmental cycles; developmental
tasks of parents, children, and mutual tasks; congruence and
differences.
431 Family Dynamics and Parenting (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 200, CHDV/SOC 120. Dynamics of
family system over generations; impact of family systems
dynamics on parents and parent-child relationships; dynamics
of communication, cohesion, games, triangles,
individualization, and role reversal.
432 Social Dynamics of Parenting (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 200, CHDV/SOC 120. Influence of
ethnicity, religion, social class, family size, timing of parenting,
divorce, peer groups, schools, work, and other diverse social
environmental factors on parenting dynamics.
433 Approaches to Parent Education (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 200, CHDV/SOC 120. Various
approaches to parenting; popular literature and media about
parenting; uses of popular literature by parent-educators to
empower parents; social, developmental, behavioral, and
psychological models.
434 Group Dynamics for Parent Education (4)
Prerequisite: instructor consent. Culminating course in Parent
Educators certificate program. Dynamics of parenting groups,
especially didactic and growth models; group leadership,
composition, goals, cohesion, and processes; placement in
ongoing parenting group. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
435 Parenting in High Risk Situations (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 200, CHDV/SOC 120. Analysis of
multiproblem families focusing on parenting in difficult
situations: teen parents, drugs and alcohol problems, gangs,
chronic illness, divorce, death, family violence, mental illness,
and parental empowerment.
437 Families, Children and Crisis (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV/SOC 120, CHDV 140. Models of family
stress/crises including family systems and family management
theories; developmental aspects of stress/ crises for families
and children; individual, family and community resources.
441 Men, Women and Children in Transition (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 431. Examination of changes in the lives of
men, women and children within the family context due to
political, social, and economic systems; public policy and
advocacy for children and families.
443 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
Prerequisites : Completion of CHDV 200 and 220 with a grade
of C or better or by consent of the Child and Family Studies
Department. This course surveys current theories and research
in cognitive development. Topics include, but are not limited to,
developmental changes in memory, perception, language,
conceptual organization and logical reasoning.
454L,P Special Topics in Child Development (1-4)
Prerequisite: Varies with specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to CHDV students as announced in The
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for 12 units of credit as
subject matter changes.
470 The Family and the Law (4)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Examination of family interaction
with the U.S. legal system; emphasis on husband-wife and
parent-child legal relationships, rights, and responsibilities.
492 Communication Behavior in Childhood (4)
(also listed as COMM 494)
Prerequisites: Completion of CHDV 200 with a grade of C or
better, or by consent of instructor. Oral language and
communicative behavior in children; studies in speech and
language experiences basic to development of communication
skills competence.
493 Second Language Acquisition in Childhood (4)
Prerequisites: CHDV492 with a grade of C or better or by
consent of instructor. Theory and empirical research on second
language acquisition in children from birth to 5 years;
simultaneous and sequential bilingualism; psychological,
sociocultural, and linguistic factors related to second language
development.
495 Directed Field Experience (4, 2)
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Supervised experience
in preschool settings or early childhood program. May be
repeated to 8 units. CR/NC.
Child and Family Studies / 295
496 Senior Seminar (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of 135 units; satisfactory
completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
(GWAR). CHDV 210, CHDV 220, CHDV 443, CHDV
492/COMM 494 or COMD 456; all prerequisites must have a
grade of C or better. Examination of the major issues, themes,
theories and research findings in child development with an
emphasis on their relationship to each other.
497 Senior Honors Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of 135 units; satisfactory completion
of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR);
CHDV 210, CHDV 220, CHDV 443, CHDV 492/COMM 494 or
COMD 456; all prerequisites must have a grade of C or better;
admission to Child Development honors program. Integration
of theory, research, and practice through reading of current
topics in child development and writing of honors thesis under
supervision of honors adviser; approval and regular
consultation with adviser required.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly. May be repeated for 12 units
of credit.
Graduate Level Courses (CHDV)
With graduate adviser approval, appropriate 400-level courses in Child Development-related disciplines may be applied toward requirements for
the master’s degree. Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
500 Studying Children: Theories and Methods (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the GWAR. The
foundation of graduate level study of children; major theories
of child development; issues and methods in current research.
501 Infants and Toddlers–Development and Care (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the GWAR. Physical,
cognitive, affective development, birth–30 months;
environmental, cultural influences. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory
3 hours.
502 Children under Transitory Stress (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the GWAR. Normal
infants’ and young children’s efforts to cope with physical,
situational stresses such as short-term hospitalization, death,
serious illness, separation from family, divorce, birth of sibling.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
503 Working with Parents (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the GWAR. Parent
education trends: theory, dynamics, implementation, programs,
research, and community resources. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours.
504 Research Methods in Child and Family Studies (4)
Prerequisites: Statistics course and CHDV 500. Current
research issues about children and families; ways of studying
children and families: observation, interviews, questionnaires,
testing; ethical issues; development and implementation of
pilot research study.
505 Selected Topics in Current Issues and Research in
Child Development (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 504. In-depth study of selected topics
related to current issues and research in child development.
529 Seminar: Child and Family Development (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division child/family course. Child and
family development, integrating developmental research and
theory.
595 Graduate Field Work (1–4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 501, 502, 503; instructor consent to act
as supervisor. Supervised practical experience in specialized
community settings related to infant care, parent education,
and/or hospitalization; assignments on individual basis. May
be repeated to maximum of 8 units. Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: CHDV 501, 502, 503; instructor consent to act
as supervisor. Independent directed study of advanced topics
in the field of child development; regular conferences with
instructor. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
599 Thesis or Project (1–6)
Prerequisites: CHDV 505; advancement to candidacy;
instructor consent to act as adviser; approval of topic prior to
registration for thesis or project. Independent research
resulting in thesis or project. Must be repeated to maximum of
6 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
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College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
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Phone: (323) 343-4450
E-mail: civile[email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/civil/index.htm
Civil Engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines, extending across many technical specialties, specialties that are not
independent but interact with each other. Civil engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction of facilities that vary widely in
nature, size and scope: space satellites and launching facilities, offshore structures, bridges, buildings, tunnels, highways, transit
systems, dams, airports, irrigation projects, treatment and distribution facilities for water and collection and treatment facilities for
wastewater.
In addition to facility design and construction, civil engineers also have options to teach and to participate in research. As you
develop your skills, you will have the opportunity to move into the area of engineering management, overseeing the completion of
entire projects.
The Faculty
Professors: Hassan Hashemian, Irving Kett, Rupa P. Purasinghe (Chair), Narendra B. Taly, Mark R. Tufenkjian.
Associate Professor: Crist S. Khachikian.
Emeriti: Frank R. Balle, Anjan K. Bhaumik, Raymond I. Jeng, Young C. Kim, Gunjit Sikand, Wen L. Wang.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Civil Engineering
The civil engineering program provides instruction in the basic
sciences and in engineering analysis and design. Areas of
interest within civil engineering include: environmental and
sanitary engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and
transportation engineering, hydraulics and hydrology, ocean
engineering, and structural analysis and design.
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil
Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone (410) 347-7700. All
accredited programs are required to provide the following
minimum level of instruction: one year of mathematics and
basic sciences; one and one-half years of engineering science
and design (engineering topics); and one-half year of
humanities and social sciences.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Civil Engineering is 193 units, of which 145 units are
in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (145 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (75 units)
MATH 206-209 Calculus I–IV (4 each)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
PHYS 212 Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics (5)
PHYS 213 Electricity and Magnetism (5)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (5)
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering (1)
CE/ME 201 Statics (4)
EE 204 Circuit Analysis (4)
CE/ME 205 Strength of Materials I (4)
ENGR 207 Materials Science and Engineering (4)
CE/ME 210 Matrix Algebra for Engineers (2)
CE/ME 211 Statistics and Probability for Engineers (2)
Lower Division Required Courses (Cont’d)
CS 290 Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (2)
CE 190 Introduction To CAD (1)
CE 195 Civil Engineering Design I (4)
CE 202 Plane Surveying (4)
CE 290 Numerical Methods for Engineers (3)
Upper Division Required Courses (53 units)
CE/ME 303 Fluid Mechanics I (4)
CE/ME 312 Strength of Materials Laboratory I (1)
CE/ME 313 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory I (1)
CE/ME 320 Dynamics I (4)
CE 306 Communication for Civil Engineers (3)
CE 360 Structural Mechanics I (4)
CE 361 Introduction to Structural Design (4)
CE 364 Concrete Laboratory (1)
CE 366 Soil Mechanics I (4)
CE 368 Soil Mechanics Laboratory (1)
CE 370 Transportation Engineering (4)
CE 384 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
(4)
CE 386 Design of Water Resources Systems (4)
CE 496A Civil Engineering Design Project I (3)
CE 496B Civil Engineering Design Project II (2)
ENGR 300 Economics for Engineers (4)
ENGR 301 Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering
(1)
ME 326A Thermodynamics I (4)
298 / Civil Engineering
Upper Division Electives (17 units)
Select a coherent program of 16 units lecture and design
electives, which may include a maximum of 4 units from
related fields with departmental approval, plus 1 unit of
laboratory electives. A minimum of 8 units must be selected
from the group designated as design electives. A minimum of
12 units in upper division electives must be taken in residence
at Cal State L.A.
Design Electives: (8-16 units)
CE 461, 462, 463, 465, 467, 471, 472
Lecture Electives: (0-8 units)
CE 365, 387, 402, 460, 474, 475, 483, 484, 485, 486
Electives from Related (0-4 Units)
Laboratory Electives: (1 unit)
CE 372, 381, 382, CE/ME 413, 473
ME 412
CE 499
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science
Degree in Civil Engineering
The Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering at Cal State
L.A. is structured to prepare students for advancement in
employment with opportunities in design, research, and
development, as well as for further study at the doctoral level.
Classes are offered year-round on the quarter system to
accommodate the needs of working professionals.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units are required, with at least 24 in 500-level
courses. A thesis or comprehensive examination is required.
The advice and approval of a civil engineering graduate
adviser must be obtained before enrolling in any course.
Area of Specialization (24–41 units)
Select a minimum of 24 units in 500-level engineering courses.
At least 20 units must be in civil engineering courses from the
following list, must be in a coherent group of courses that
fulfills the student’s objectives, and must have the approval of
adviser and department chair.
CE 560 Structural Mechanics III (4)
CE 561 Advanced Steel Design (4)
CE 562 Reinforced Concrete Design II (4)
CE 563 Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures (4)
CE 564 Numerical Methods in Structural Analysis (4)
CE 565 Dynamics of Structures (4)
CE 566 Soil Mechanics II (4)
CE 567 Foundations II (4)
Area of Specialization (Cont'd)
CE 569 Earth Structures (4)
CE 570 Soil Dynamics (4)
CE 571 Highway Design (4)
CE 572 Plates and Shells (4)
CE 574 Traffic Flow Analysis (4)
CE 575 Urban Transportation Planning (4)
CE 577 Bridge Engineering (4)
CE 579 Environmental Mass Transfer (4)
CE 580 Environmental Transport (4)
CE 581 Modeling Techniques in Hydraulic
Engineering (4)
CE 582 Statistical Hydrology (4)
CE 583 Hydrology II (4)
CE 586 Open Channel Hydraulics (4)
CE 587 Hydraulics II (4)
CE 588 Hydraulic Structures (4)
CE 589 Coastal Engineering (4)
Electives in Civil Engineering (0–17 units)
Select from 400- and 500-level courses.
Electives in Related Fields (4–21 units)
Select a minimum of 4 units, other than in civil engineering,
related to this program. MATH 402A (4 units) must be
included in these electives unless already completed.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 4 units)
CE 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
CE 599 Thesis (4)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (CE 596)
should expect to take it the quarter they complete all courses
work on their program, and must comply with college and
departmental requirements.
List of Courses (CE) – Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
154 Special Topic in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent and as needed for specific
topic. Current topics of special interest to students in
engineering, as announced in the Schedule of Classes. May
be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
190 Introduction To CAD (1)
Prerequisite: MATH 103. Use of computers in 2 and 3
dimensional drafting and pictorial representation using CAD
software. Computer graphics fundamentals and descriptive
geometry. Laboratory 3 hours.
195 Civil Engineering Design I (4)
Prerequisites: CE 190, CE 202, PHYS 211. Introduction to civil
engineering design including problem identification, data
gathering, analysis, feasibility study, alternative design,
decision making and communication. Lecture 2 hours,
Laboratory 2 hours.
201 Statics (4)
(also listed as ME 201)
Prerequisites: MATH 207, PHYS 211. Fundamental principles
of statics, resolution and composition of forces, algebraic and
graphic solutions, friction, center of gravity, moment of inertia.
202 Plane Surveying (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 103 or satisfactory score on mathematics
placement test. Principles and practices of measurement of
distances, directions, and elevations; care and use of level,
transit, plane table; mapping practice, and symbols. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory 6 hours.
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205 Strength of Materials I (4)
(also listed as ME 205)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 201. Stresses and strains under axial,
shearing, and torsional forces; flexural stresses and
deflections of simple beams; columns; and combined
stresses.
208 Statics and Strength of Materials (4)
(also listed as ME 208)
Prerequisites: MATH 207, PHYS 211. Principles of statics,
force systems and equilibrium, structures, machines,
distributed force, centroid, moment of inertia, stresses, strains,
and deformations under axial, torsional, and bending loads.
For Electrical Engineering students only.
210 Matrix Algebra for Engineers (2)
(also listed as ME 210)
Prerequisite: MATH 208. Introduction to calculations using
vectors; matrix operation; solution of linear simultaneous
equations; coordinate transformation; application to
engineering problems.
211 Statistics and Probability for Engineers (2)
(also listed as ME 211)
Prerequisite: MATH 208. Introduction to calculations using
probability distributions and densities; concepts in statistics;
application to engineering problems.
220 Our Oceans and Our Future (4)
The engineering aspects of ocean environment, its effect on
humankind, and our future. Intended for all majors. GE B3
290 Numerical Methods for Engineers (3)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 210. Applied numerical methods for
engineers with microcomputer applications. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 1 hour.
Upper Division Courses
303 Fluid Mechanics I (4)
(also listed as ME 303)
Prerequisite: PHYS 212. Fundamental principles and methods
of fluid mechanics; thermodynamics of fluid flow; Newtonian
fluids; equations of fluid flow; laminar and turbulent flow;
applications.
306 Communication for Civil Engineers (3)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR), COMM 150.
Exposure to key communication skills encountered in civil
engineering practice. Integration of oral and written
communication skills centered around a civil engineering
design project. Individual and team assignments. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory 3 hours.
312 Strength of Materials Laboratory I (1)
(also listed as ME 312)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 205 (may be taken concurrently). Tests
of engineering materials in tension, compression, bending, and
torsion; verification by experiment; basic theories learned in
strength of materials. Laboratory 3 hours.
313 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory I (1)
(also listed as ME 313)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 303. Experiments on fluid properties,
fluid statics, conservation of mass, energy, and momentum,
and fluid resistance. Laboratory 3 hours.
320 Dynamics I (4)
(also listed as ME 320)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 201. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid
bodies; work, kinetic energy, impulse, momentum in two and
three dimensions; applications to space mechanics.
352 Technological Aspects of Urban Environment (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Current engineering practice in dealing
with urban problems such as financial, transportation, pollution,
communications, public utilities, land use planning and public
health. Not acceptable for engineering technical elective credit.
GE Theme D
358 Environment, Earth Systems and Technology (4)
(also listed as GEOG 358)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Consider the role of technology in the
changing relationships between human societies and their
environment; studies the impact of the agricultural, industrial
and information revolutions on natural systems and
sustainability. GE Theme G
360 Structural Mechanics I (4)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 205. Analysis of determinate structures:
beams, frames, and cables. Introduction to influence lines and
analysis of indeterminate structures.
361 Introduction to Structural Design (4)
Prerequisites: CE 195, CE 360. Loads on buildings and load
distribution in framed structures, codes and specifications,
design of simple beams, columns and tension members made
from steel, concrete, and timber.
364 Concrete Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites or corequisites: CE 361, CE/ME 312. Physical
tests of cement, concrete aggregates, tensile strength test of
cement, proportioning of concrete mixtures, slump test,
compressive and flexural strength tests. Laboratory 3 hours.
365 Specifications and Cost Estimating (4)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering. Building
specifications and codes, estimating costs, materials handling
and transport, excavation, concrete, wood, masonry, and steel
construction.
366 Soil Mechanics I (4)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 205; prerequisite or corequisite: CE/ME
303. Physical and mechanical properties of soils,
classifications, permeability, seepage, capillarity, consolidation,
settlement, stresses, pressures, strength theories, and testing
methods.
368 Soil Mechanics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: CE 366, CE/ME 312. Physical properties of
soils, soil classification, mechanical analysis, permeability,
shearing strength, and consolidation tests. Laboratory 3 hours.
370 Transportation Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CE 202, CE/ME 210, 211. Fundamental
principles for analysis, planning, design, and operation of
transportation systems.
372 Asphaltic Materials Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 312. Laboratory tests on asphalt cement
and aggregates; design of asphaltic mixtures; proportioning of
asphalt cement and aggregates; preparation of test
specimens. Laboratory 3 hours.
381 Computer Aided Design Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: CE 303, 361, 370. Use of computer-aided
visualization, comprehension and graphical representation in
planning and design of civil engineering projects.
300 / Civil Engineering
382 Computer Aided Structural Analysis, Design and
Experimentation Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 312, CE 361. Computer aided structural
analysis and design using structural simulation software as
encountered in practice. Computer aided structural
experimentation and comparison of experimental results with
structural analysis software. Laboratory 3 hours.
384 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 303, CHEM 101. Introduction to
environmental engineering; environmental and ecological
systems; physical, chemical, and biological processes; water
and wastewater treatment; air pollution; solid and hazardous
wastes; regulations and impact assessment.
386 Design of Water Resources Systems (4)
Prerequisites: CE 195, CE/ME 303. Develops of water
resources and demand of water, availability of water, storage
and control structures, conveyance system, and drainage
system.
387 Hydraulics I (4)
Prerequisite: CE/ ME 303. Introduction to open channel flow,
gradually varied flow, hydraulic machinery, and introduction to
unsteady flow.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of student adviser and department
chair. Integration of civil engineering work experience with
academic program, individually planned through coordinator.
Minimum of 10 hours per week required for each unit. Graded
CR/ NC.
400-Level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements subject to limits established by department and
approval of a graduate adviser:
402 Strength of Materials II (4)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 205, MATH 215. Stress-strain
relationship in three dimensions, energy principles; theories of
failure, curved beams, thick wall cylinders, shear center,
unsymmetrical bending, and torsion in noncircular sections.
413 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory II (1)
(also listed as ME 413)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 313; prerequisite or corequisite: CE 387
or ME 408. Experiments on subsonic and supersonic flow,
free surface flow, pumps, turbines, fans, and unsteady flow.
Laboratory 3 hours.
454 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering; enrollment
subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group study of
selected topics not currently offered as technical electives;
study groups may be organized in advanced civil engineering
subjects upon approval of instructor.
454L Special Topics in Civil Engineering (1)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering; enrollment
subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group study of
selected topics not currently offered as technical electives;
study groups may be organized in advanced civil engineering
subjects upon approval of instructor. Tests include physical
tests of cement, aggregates and other agents, mix design;
workability and strength tests. Concrete canoe design and
construction.
460 Structural Mechanics II (4)
Prerequisite: CE 360. Analysis of indeterminate structures;
moment distribution, slope deflection, and approximation
methods; three dimensional frames and long span structures.
461 Design of Steel Structures (4)
Prerequisites: CE 360, 361. Design of steel structures; lateral
buckling of beams and frames, built-up beams, girders and
trusses; moment connections, torsion and unsymmetrical
bending; diaphragms and lateral force designs.
462 Reinforced Concrete Design I (4)
Prerequisites: CE 360, 361. Strength design of reinforced
concrete structures, beams, slabs, frames, columns, footings,
and retaining walls.
463 Timber and Masonry Design (4)
Prerequisites: CE 360, 361. Wood properties and design of
wood structural elements, plywood and glulam products;
reinforced masonry (brick and concrete) units, material
properties, design of reinforced masonry structural elements.
465 Seismic Design (4)
Prerequisites: CE 460 and CE 461 or CE 462. Earthquake and
ground motion characteristics, structural response to support
motions, lateral force resisting systems, determination of
seismic forces, design of buildings for lateral loads.
467 Foundations I (4)
Prerequisite: CE 366. Site exploration, bearing capacity,
slope stability, lateral earth pressure, types of foundations,
footings, caissons, piles, retaining walls, and cofferdams.
471 Highway Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CE 370, CE 202. Introduction to principles of
highway design including route location, geometric of
horizontal and vertical curves, earthwork computations,
drainage designs; computer applications.
472 Highway and Airport Pavement Design (4)
Prerequisites: CE 368, 370. Theory and principles of
pavement design for highways and airports; effects of soil
characteristics and physical properties of basic materials;
testing procedures. Grading ABC/NC.
473 Pavement Design Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 312. Basic tests performed in evaluation
of treated and untreated bases, subbases, and subgrades
necessary for pavement thickness design. Laboratory 3 hours.
474 Traffic Engineering (4)
Prerequisite: CE 370. Elements of traffic engineering;
vehicle, driver, and road characteristics; capacity and flow
determination; signalized intersections; parking and accident
studies; street, freeway, and mass transit operations.
475 Advanced Surveying (4)
Prerequisite: CE 202. Advanced surveying, including
triangulation, practical astronomy, and land and construction
surveying. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
483 Hydrology I (4)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 303. Precipitation, evaporation,
infiltration, transpiration, and runoff; methods of predicting
discharge from precipitation, flood routing, and measurement
of hydrologic processes.
484 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment (4)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CE 384. Sanitary and storm
sewer systems, sewage treatment and disposal, stream
sanitation, and treatment plant design.
485 Water Supply (4)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 303. Sources and collection of surface
and ground water, distribution systems, water quality, water
treatment plants, sedimentation, filtration, softening, and
disinfection.
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486 Groundwater Contamination and Remediation (4)
Prerequisite: CE 384. Study of the fate of contaminants in the
subsurface environment. Focus is on the transport of
chemicals through porous media including possible
transformations (chemical, physical, and biological).
495 Civil Engineering Design Project (4)
Prerequisites: CE 306, 361, 366 370, 384, 386. Planning and
designing typical civil engineering project as encountered in
practice; projects require integration and synthesis of acquired
knowledge under given constraints. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 6 hours.
496A Civil Engineering Design Project I (3)
Prerequisites: CE 306,361,366,370,384,386, ENGR 300, 301.
Initial phases of planning and designing typical civil
engineering project as encountered in practice; project requires
integration and synthesis of acquired knowledge, consideration
of alternative solutions, methods, and constraints such as
economic, environmental, health and safety, social, political,
sustainability, constructability, and ethical. Individual and group
work required. A preliminary report and oral presentation
required. Lecture 2 hours and Laboratory 3 hours. CE 496A
and 496B must be taken in consecutive quarters in the same
academic year.
496B Civil Engineering Design Project II (2)
Prerequisite: CE496A. Continuation of design project initiated
in CE 496A. Complete analysis and design of system including
application of constraints. Preparation of final design report,
including: memoranda, computations, drawings, cost estimates
etc. Individual and group work required. Final written and oral
report is required. Laboratory 6 hours. CE 496A and 496B
must be taken in consecutive quarters in the same academic
year.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with the sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly, and a final
report submitted. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (CE)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
554 Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: Department approval required. Advanced
topics in Civil Engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 units as subject matter changes.
560 Structural Mechanics III (4)
Prerequisite: CE 460. Column analogy, moment distribution
applied to nonprismatic members, elastic energy method
applied to arches and curved members, influence lines for
indeterminate structures and secondary stresses.
561 Advanced Steel Design (4)
Prerequisites: CE 460, 461. Emphasis on LRFD method,
Unsymmetrical bending and torsion of beams, composite
beams, nonprismatic beams, plate girders, beam-columns,
frames and connections.
562 Reinforced Concrete Design II (4)
Prerequisite: CE 462. Creep and plastic flow of concrete.
Theory and practice of ultimate strength design. Prestressed
concrete structures.
563 Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures (4)
Prerequisite: CE 460. Matrix methods applied to statically
determinate and indeterminate structures, flexibility and
stiffness methods, digital computer applications.
564 Numerical Methods in Structural Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: CE 460 or 402. Finite difference and finite-
element methods for structures; free and forced vibrations;
bending, buckling of beams and plates; special applications.
565 Dynamics of Structures (4)
Prerequisite: CE 460 or ME 414. Free vibrations, forced
vibrations and transient response of structures and structural
components having one and many degrees of freedom;
damping and inelastic action, earthquakes and nuclear blasts;
dynamic resistance of structures; limit design; design for
dynamic loads.
566 Soil Mechanics II (4)
Prerequisite: CE 467. Stress and strain in soil mass,
equilibrium and movement of soil water, soil consolidation,
settlement, and soil strength.
567 Foundations II (4)
Prerequisite: CE 467. Earth-pressure problems and problems
of deep excavation; design of anchored bulkheads,
cofferdams, piles under lateral loads, underpinning.
569 Earth Structures (4)
Prerequisite: CE 467. Factors influencing design, explorations
for foundations and construction processes, compactions,
stability analysis, seepage control, earth dams.
570 Soil Dynamics (4)
Prerequisite: CE 467. Dynamic properties of soils, vibratory
effects on foundations, earthquake effects on foundations,
dynamic stability of earth structures.
571 Highway Design (4)
Prerequisite: CE 471. Practical application of American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) policy on design controls; capacity analysis for
uninterrupted flow, weaving section and ramps; functional
design procedures in development of an interchange.
572 Plates and Shells (4)
Prerequisites: CE 402, 460. Equations of bending of thin
elastic plates, energy method; approximate and numerical
methods; theory of shells with application to tanks, roofs, and
pressure vessels.
574 Traffic Flow Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: CE 370. Measurements and analysis of traffic
flow characteristics: speed, density, flow, headway; statistical
data analysis, time-space diagrams, traffic flow models,
queuing theory, shock wave analysis, traffic models
applications.
302 / Civil Engineering
575 Urban Transportation Planning (4)
Prerequisite: CE 370. Travel forecasting, data requirements,
collection methods, trip generation and distribution models;
modal split analysis, trip assignment, plan alternatives, and
evaluation methodology.
577 Bridge Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CE 461, 462. Design of steel, concrete, and
timber bridges, piers, and abutments; American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
specifications; criteria for earthquake resistant design of
bridges; geometry, safety, economics, and aesthetics.
579 Environmental Mass Transfer (4)
Prerequisite: CE 384 or Equivalent. Study the fate of
contaminants in the environment. Emphasis on the
fundamentals of mass transfer including: sorption/desorption,
contaminant retardation, vaporization and dissolution of
Nonaqueous Phase Liquids (NAPL), and other phenomena.
580 Environmental Transport (4)
Prerequisite: CE 384 or equivalent. Transport in water and air
emphasizing exchanges across boundaries such as sediment-
water and air-water; particles, droplets, and bubbles; effect of
reactions on transport; linkages between physical, chemical,
and biological processes.
581 Modeling Techniques in Hydraulic Engineering (4)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 303. Dimensional analysis: similarity law
and hydraulic, coastal, and estuarine models; mathematical
models.
582 Statistical Hydrology (4)
Prerequisites: CE 483, CE/ME 210, 211. Statistical and
probability analysis of hydrologic processes. Application of
correlation and regression method to hydrologic variables.
Elementary time series analysis of hydrologic data.
583 Hydrology II (4)
Prerequisite: CE 483. Space-time characteristics and
mechanics of rainfall, surface run-off and infiltration. Theory of
drainage basin dynamics. Low stream flow.
586 Open Channel Hydraulics (4)
Prerequisites: CE 387, MATH 215. Flow types, flow profile
computations; design of channels and transition structures;
unsteady flow.
587 Hydraulics II (4)
Prerequisite: CE 387. Unsteady flow in pipes, wave motion,
sediment transportation, and coastal engineering.
588 Hydraulic Structures (4)
Prerequisite: CE 387. Hydraulic structures for impounding,
conveying, and controlling water.
589 Coastal Engineering (4)
Prerequisite: CE 387. Fundamentals of water waves and their
effects. Diffraction, reflection, and refraction; impulsively
generated waves; effect of waves on coastal structures.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Permission needed by department. Students who select the
comprehensive examination (CE 596) should expect to take it
the quarter they complete all course work on their program,
and must comply with college and department requirements.
597 Graduate Research (1-5)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor and
departmental approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of the faculty. May be
repeated for credit to maximum of 5 units. Graded CR/ NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor and
departmental approval. Independent, directed study of
advanced topics in the field, regular conferences with the
sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to
act as a sponsor and college approval of the topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must
be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/ NC.
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Department of
Communication Disorders
College of Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall B119
Phone: (323) 343-4754
Miles E. Peterson, Acting Chair
E-mail: mpeters@calstatela.edu (for audiology)
(for speech-language pathology)
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/com_dis/
The Department of Communication Disorders is committed to providing opportunities for students to have an exciting and rewarding
future - a future in an enriching career as a respected professional helping others. Academic programs are designed to teach clinical
skills and abilities for diagnosing and treating many different types of speech, language and hearing impairments.
DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS: The Department of Communication Disorders offers a baccalaureate degree (designated as a pre-
professional major) and a master’s degree (designated as a professional major) in the areas of Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology. Students choose one of these areas at the master’s level. Completion of the graduate degree in the Speech-Language
Pathology Option meets the academic requirements for licensure from the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance and
for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language Clinic and Cal State L.A. Hearing Clinic are housed on the university campus and
provide training facilities offering diagnostic and rehabilitative services.
ACCREDITATION: The graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association.
The Faculty
Professors: Edward Klein, Miles Peterson (Acting Chair).
Associate Professors: Cari Flint, Nancy Manasse.
Assistant Professors: Colleen Friend, Peter Ivory.
Emeriti: May Chin, Robert L. Douglass, Mary W. Huber, Masako M. Matsuda, Lorraine Monnin, Patricia Savich.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Communicative Disorders
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders (or
its equivalency) prepares students who desire to obtain a
graduate degree in Communicative Disorders with an option in
either audiology or speech-language pathology. [In the state of
California (and in most other states) the master's degree is the
entry-level degree for the Speech Language Pathology option,
and a professional doctorate, (AUD) degree is the entry level
degree for the Audiology option.]
Students who wish to major in special education, deaf
education, medicine or a variety of other disciplines in graduate
school may also find communication disorders an excellent
background for their ultimate goals.
Those students who have started the major at another campus
must consult with a department adviser before beginning the
program. Likewise, students who have bachelor’s degrees in
other disciplines must consult with a department adviser to
prepare a course of study which will culminate in application to
the graduate program.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Communication Disorders is 180 units, of which 92
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (92 units)
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree
in Communicative Disorders, including a minimum of 92 units
for the major. See The Undergraduate Study: General
Information Chapter for details about General Education and
other requirements that constitute the units outside the major.
Lower Division Core (12 units)
COMD 170 Introduction to Communication Disorders (4)
MATH 100* Introduction to College Mathematics (4) or
MATH 102* College Algebra (4)
MATH/ECON 109* Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics (4)
*General Education Courses
Upper Division Core (54 units)
COMD 300 Observation, Professional Issues and
Writing Skills in Communication Disorders
(4)
COMD 400 Hearing Science (4)
COMD 401 Acoustics of Speech and Hearing (4)
COMD 402 Audiology and Audiometry (5)
COMD 420 Rehabilitative Audiology (5)
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in
Childhood (4)
306 / Communication Disorders
COMD 460 Advanced Language Development (4)
COMD 461 Descriptive Phonetics (4)
COMD 462 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
Mechanism (4)
COMD 463 Neuroscience of Communication (4)
COMD 471 SLP I: Language Disorders in Children and
Adults (4)
COMD 472 SLP II: Fluency and Articulation/
Phonological
Disorders (4)
COMD 473 SLP III: Voice, Cleft Palate, and Cerebral
Palsy (4)
Electives in the major (Select at least 22 units)
Select from the following list:
COMD 150 Introduction to American Sign Language (4)
COMD 250 American Sign Language II (4)
COMD/PSY 309 Human Violence and Individual Change (4)
COMD 351 American Sign Language III (4)
COMD 450 American Sign Language IV (4)
COMD 451 Psychosocial Considerations in
Communication Disorders (3)
COMD 452 Communication Disorders of the
Neurologically Handicapped and Nonverbal
Child (3)
COMD 454LP Special Topics in Communication Disorders
(4)
COMD 457 Communicating with Abused Children and
Violent Families (4)
COMD 458 Research Methods in Communication
Disorders (4)
COMD 475 Cultural/Linguistic Diversity in
Communication Disorders (4)
COMD 476 Diagnostic Procedures in Communication
Disorders (4)
Related Courses (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
PSY 412A Psychology of Human Development:
Infancy and Childhood (4)
PSY 412B Psychology of Human Development:
Adolescence and Young Childhood(4)
SOC 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence
(4)
SOC 323 Socialization: Maturity and Aging (4)
Certificate Program
The department offers coursework acceptable toward
fulfillment of requirements for the interdisciplinary credit
certificate in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence offered by
the College of Health and Human Services.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts
Degree in Communicative Disorders
The Department of Communication Disorders offers the Master
of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders with options in
Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology; the Clinical-
Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology; the Clinical-
Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech, and
Hearing; the Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Language, Speech, and Hearing with Special Class
Authorization; and the Certificate in School Audiometry.
The Audiology option prepares students to serve in various
professional settings following completion of a professional
doctorate degree. These settings include:
• Clinical settings such as hospitals, medical offices, private
practice, rehabilitation clinics and other facilities that
require a Professional Doctorate degree in Audiology,
licensure in Audiology by the state Board of Medical
Quality Assurance, and/or the certificate of clinical
competence (CCC) in audiology issued by the American
Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Public School settings as a rehabilitative/school audiologist
that require a clinical rehabilitative services credential for
school audiology.
The Speech-Language Pathology option prepares students to
work in various professional settings including:
• Clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, private practice and
other facilities that require a Master’s degree with
emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology, and licensure in
Speech-Language Pathology by the State Board of
Medical Quality Assurance, and the certificate of clinical
competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology issued
by ASHA.
• Public and private schools as a Language-Speech and
Hearing Specialist that require a Clinical Rehabilitative
Services credential in Language, Speech and Hearing.
• Public school programs for severely language
handicapped children that require the Clinical
Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech
and Hearing with Special Class Authorization.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University and College requirements for
admission to graduate study, applicants must satisfy specific
department requirements before being considered for
admission to either the Audiology or Speech-Language
Pathology option:
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree in communicative
disorders or equivalent;
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 in the last 90 quarter units and in
all prerequisite Audiology and Speech-Language
Pathology courses;
• A recent GRE with a minimum cumulative score of 900 on
the verbal and quantitative sections, and a 450 or 4.5 on
the analytical section;
• Departmental application form;
• Letter of professional goals and intent, and
• Three letters of recommendation.
Additionally, the following seminal courses are considered
prerequisites for the M.A. degree program, even for students
who have a baccalaureate degree in Communicative
Disorders: COMD 420 and 458 (both Audiology and Speech-
Language Pathology options) and COMD 476 (Speech-
Language Pathology option only). These courses, or their
equivalents, if not already taken prior to entering the M.A.
program, will be required in addition to requirements for the
M.A. degree.
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Students are required to meet personal and professional
standards established by the department which include (but are
not limited to): acceptable communication skills; the capacity to
accept instruction; willingness and ability to assume
professional responsibility for the welfare of clients; and the
ability to relate well to clients, peers, and faculty. Students also
must possess qualities of personal integrity, maturity, and
sound professional judgment.
Requirements for the Degree
(minimum 58 units)
A minimum of 58 units is required, with at least 46 in 500-level
courses. A comprehensive examination or a thesis is required.
Audiology Option (58 units)
Required Courses (42-48 units)
COMD 500 Hearing Aids (4)
COMD 501 Advanced Hearing Aids (4)
COMD 503 Diagnostic Audiological Procedures (4)
COMD 504 Audiological Psychoacoustics (4)
COMD 505 Special Auditory Tests (4)
COMD 507 Electrophysiological Tests (4)
COMD 508 Seminar: Vestibular Function Testing (3)*
COMD 510 Seminar: Instrumentation and Hearing
Conservation (4)
COMD 515 Pediatric Audiology (4)
COMD 520 Seminar: Medical Aspects of Audiology (3)
COMD 530 Seminar: Current Topics in Audiology (3)
COMD 541 Intervention Procedures in Audiology (4)
COMD 549 Central Auditory Processing Disorders
(CAPD) (3)*
Required Practicum (10 units)
COMD 542 Clinical Practicum in Audiology – Beginning
(2)
COMD 543 Clinical Practicum in Audiology –
Intermediate (2)
COMD 544 Clinical Practicum in Audiology - Advanced
(2)
COMD 545 Clinical Externship in Audiology (2,2)
In order to graduate, students are required to have completed
375 hours of supervised clinical practicum. If those hours have
not been successfully completed after meeting the
requirements above, additional registration for clinical
practicum coursework may be necessary.
* These courses are waived if the thesis option is undertaken.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0,6 units)
In conference with an adviser, students must elect to complete
either the comprehensive examination or a thesis. If the thesis
option is chosen, the student will not be required to take COMD
508 or COMD 549.
A. Comprehensive Examination (0)
COMD 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
the quarter after they complete all course work in their program
and must comply with college and departmental requirements.
B. Thesis (6 units)
Students must have adviser approval, be advanced to
candidacy, and be enrolled in COMD 599 during the quarters
the thesis is in progress. COMD 599 units may be substituted
for COMD 508 and COMD 549 from the required course list.
Speech-Language Pathology Option
(minimum 58 units)
Required Courses (42-48 units)
COMD 549 Central Auditory Processing Disorders
(CAPD) (3)*
COMD 550 Fluency Disorders (4)
COMD 551 Language Disorders in Children (4)
COMD 552 Voice Disorders (4)
COMD 553 Articulation and Phonological Disorders (4)
COMD 554 Neurolinguistic Language Disorders
in Adults (4)
COMD 555 Motor Speech Disorders (4)
COMD 557 Dysphagia (4)
COMD 560 Seminar: Current Topics in Language and
Language Disorders (3)
COMD 562 Seminar: Current Topics in Speech and
Speech Disorders (3)
COMD 565 Curricular Considerations for Alternative
Delivery of Speech and Language Services
(4)
COMD 575 Intervention Procedures in Speech-
Language Pathology (4)
COMD 576 Advanced Diagnostic Procedures in
Communication Disorders (3)*
Required Practicum (10 units)
COMD 579 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language
Pathology - Beginning (2)
COMD 580 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language
Pathology - Intermediate (2)
COMD 581 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language
Pathology - Advanced (2)
COMD 582 Clinical Externship in Speech-Language
Pathology (2,2)
Students must receive a B or better in COMD 581 before being
allowed to take COMD 582.
In order to graduate, students are required to have completed
375 hours of supervised clinical practicum. If these hours have
not been successfully completed after meeting the
requirements above, additional registration for clinical
practicum coursework may be necessary.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 6 units)
In conference with an adviser, students must elect to complete
either the comprehensive examination or a thesis. If the thesis
option is chosen, the student will not be required to take COMD
549 or COMD 576.
A. COMD 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
the quarter after they complete all course work in their
program and must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
B. Thesis (6 units)
Students must have adviser approval, be advanced to
candidacy, and be enrolled in COMD 599 during the quarters
the thesis is in progress. COMD 599 units may be substituted
for COMD 549 and COMD 576 from the required course list.
* These courses are waived if the thesis option is undertaken.
Clinical-Rehabilitative
Services Credential in Audiology
Requirements for the Credential
(130-133 units)
COMD 400 Hearing Science (4)
COMD 401 Acoustics of Speech and Hearing (4)
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COMD 402 Audiology and Audiometry (5)
COMD 420 Rehabilitative Audiology (5)
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in
Childhood (4)
COMD 458 Research Methods In Communication
Disorders (4)
COMD 461 Descriptive Phonetics (4)
COMD 462 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech
Mechanism (4)
COMD 463 Neuroscience of Communication (4)
COMD 471 Speech-Language Pathology I: Language
Disorders in Children and Adults (4)
COMD 472 Speech-Language Pathology II: Fluency
and Articulation/Phonological Disorders (4)
COMD 475 Cultural-Linguistic Diversity in
Communication Disorders (4)
COMD 479 Language, Speech and Hearing Services in
Public Schools (3)
COMD 480 Directed Teaching in Communication
Disorders (6)
EDCI 300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the
Urban Educator (2)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
COMD 451 Psychosocial Considerations in
Communication Disorders (3)
EDSP 430 Sign Language (3)
EDSP 431A Laboratory: Sign Language, Beginning (1) or
COMD 150 Introduction to American Sign Language (4)
In addition to the coursework listed above, all requirements for
the Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders with an
option in Audiology, including all required courses, practicum
and the comprehensive examination or thesis, are required
before a student will be recommended for the credential.
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential
in Language, Speech, and Hearing
Requirements for the Credential
(145-146 units)
COMD 400 Hearing Science (4)
COMD 401 Acoustics of Speech and Hearing (4)
COMD 402 Audiology and Audiometry (5)
COMD 420 Rehabilitative Audiology (5)
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in
Childhood (4)
COMD 458 Research Methods In Communication
Disorders (4)
COMD 460 Advanced Language Development (4)
COMD 461 Descriptive Phonetics (4)
COMD 462 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech
Mechanism (4)
COMD 463 Neuroscience of Communication (4)
COMD 471 Speech-Language Pathology I: Language
Disorders in Children and Adults (4)
COMD 472 Speech-Language Pathology II: Fluency
and Articulation/Phonological Disorders (4)
COMD 473 Speech-Language Pathology III: Voice, Cleft
Palate, and Cerebral Palsy (4)
COMD 475 Cultural-Linguistic Diversity in
Communication Disorders (4)
COMD 476 Diagnostic Procedures in Communication
Disorders (4)
COMD 479 Language, Speech and Hearing Services in
Public Schools (3)
COMD 480 Directed Teaching in Communication
Disorders (6,6 or 12)
**COMD 490 Directed Teaching Lab (1)
EDCI 300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the
Urban Educator (2)
EDFN 413 Psychological Foundations of Education (4)
or
COMD 451 Psychosocial Considerations in
Communication Disorders (3)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
In addition to the coursework listed above, all requirements for
the Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders with an
option in Speech-Language Pathology, including all required
courses, practicum and the comprehensive examination or
thesis, are required before a student will be recommended for
the credential.
**COMD 490 must be taken concurrently with the first quarter of
COMD 480.
The Special Class Authorization to Teach Severe Language
Handicapped Children requires an additional 20 units:
COMD 452 Communication Disorders of the
Neurologically Handicapped and Nonverbal
Child (3)
COMD 481 Directed Teaching in the Aphasia Classroom
(6)
EDEL 400 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 401 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (3)
EDSP 409 Assessment, Strategies, and Curricular
Modification for Individuals with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
School Audiometrist Certificate
The state of California Department of Health Services offers a
Certificate of Registration to work as an Audiometrist in the
public schools. This certificate enables the holder to perform
hearing conservation services which include: hearing
screening, hearing threshold testing, tympanometric testing,
referral, and management of the hearing conservation
program.
Requirements for this certificate are completion of nine-quarter
units in the following state approved courses:
COMD 400 Hearing Science (4)
COMD 402 Audiology and Audiometry (5)
Individuals who are public school nurses are only required to
complete one of the following courses:
COMD 402 Audiology and Audiometry (5)
COMD 440 School Audiometry for Nurses (4)
The Audiometrist Certificate can be obtained by submitting an
application, a fee, and an official transcript showing completion
of the above courses to the Department of Health Services,
Sacramento, California.
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List of Courses (COMD) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
150 Introduction to American Sign Language (4)
Introduction to the American Sign Language organized gesture
system including Deaf culture, visual signs, development of
basic conversational skills, grammatical structure and
principles underlying ASL. GE C4
170 Introduction to Communication Disorders (4)
Introduction to causes, characteristics, and remediation of
common communication disorders, focusing primarily on
children. Designed for majors in related fields and as a
beginning course for Communicative Disorders majors.
250 American Sign Language II (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 150. Continued study of Fundamentals of
American Sign Language including comprehension skills,
grammatical structures, practice in expressive aspects of the
language, and exposure to Deaf culture.
Upper Division Courses
300 Observation, Professional Issues and Writing Skills in
Communication Disorders (4)
Prerequisite: Passing WPE score; COMD 170. Professional
writing skills for the audiologist and speech-language
pathologist through observation of clinical experiences and
learning about legal and ethical considerations for practice in
various work settings.
309 Human Violence and Individual Change (4)
(also listed as PSY 309)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subject (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Examination of theories, research and
practices for accomplishing individual change; application of
models of change to alter violent or counterproductive
behaviors and attitudes; improving human interaction, and
reducing violence/abuse. GE Theme B
351 American Sign Language III (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 250. Continued study of fundamentals of
American Sign Language including comprehension skills,
grammatical structures, practice in expressive aspects of the
language, and exposure to Deaf culture.
400-Level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
400 Hearing Science (4)
Prerequisite: upper division standing or permission of
instructor. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the
peripheral hearing mechanism, including theories of hearing
and introduction to the central auditory nervous system.
401 Acoustics of Speech and Hearing (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or permission of
instructor. Acoustical characteristics of sound, vibration, sound
waves and wave motion, sound transmission, sound sources,
speech acoustics.
402 Audiology and Audiometry (5)
Prerequisites: COMD 400 or permission from the instructor,
upper division standing. Introduction to the basic diagnostic
audiological battery of tests, including pure-tone and speech
audiometry; introduction to management of the hearing
impaired; identification audiometry.
420 Rehabilitative Audiology (5)
Prerequisites: COMD 400, 401, 402. Issues concerning
hearing-impaired adults and children: including speech reading,
hearing-aid use, counseling for adults, assessment and
remediation of speech and language skills, auditory training
and educational placement for children.
440 School Audiometry for Nurses (4)
Prerequisite: Public Health Nurse or School Nurse Credential
Candidate. Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the ear;
acoustics of sound and instrumentation; school hearing
conservation program; pure tone screening and audiometric
testing, including audiogram interpretation and immittance
testing.
444 Clinical Assistant Practicum in Communication
Disorders (2)
Prerequisites: At least 15 units of COMD coursework and
consent of instructor. Opportunity to become a clinical assistant
to a graduate clinician providing treatment to a child or an adult
with a communication disorder. May be repeated twice for
credit. Graded CR/NC.
450 American Sign Language IV (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 351. Continued study of American Sign
Language with emphasis on expressive/conversational skills
along with continued focus on grammatical and cultural
features.
451 Psychosocial Considerations in Communication
Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: COMD 471, upper division standing or
permission of instructor. Study of the impact of communication
disorders on clients and families; focus on how communication
disorders affect child-parent and spouse-spouse relationships
and the necessity and methodology of using significant others
as caregivers/helpers in the learning recovery process.
452 Communication Disorders of the Neurologically
Handicapped and Nonverbal Child (3)
Prerequisite: COMD 170. Sensorimotor, cognitive and
symbolic dysfunctions affecting speech-language of
neurologically handicapped child, including cerebral palsied;
habilitation in educational and clinical settings; alternate
means of communication for the nonverbal child.
454L,P Selected Topics in Communication
Disorders (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Current issues and interests of
students in communication disorders and related disciplines as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a
maximum of 12 units of credit as subject matter changes.
456 Development of Verbal Behavior in Childhood (4)
Acquisition of language forms and speech behavior; sequence
of language/speech functions and cognitive/social development
in preschool years; multiethnic and multicultural
considerations.
457 Communicating with Abused Children and Violent
Families (4)
Maltreatment and children’s communication
development/dysfunction relative to social-emotional and
cognitive development; communication demands in judicial,
legal, and intervention processes; principles for interacting with
and interviewing maltreated children.
310 / Communication Disorders
458 Research Methods in Communication Disorders (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, COMD 170,
300,MATH/ECON 109. Methods of scientific inquiry in
communication disorders including an overview of statistical
procedures, basic research design, evaluating clinical data,
and critiquing published clinical research.
460 Advanced Language Development (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 456. Advanced study of language
acquisition in children from birth to school age, including
syntax, phonology, semantics, and pragmatics. Focus on
models of language development and learning and language
sampling.
461 Descriptive Phonetics (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Phonetic-phonemic analysis of language; study of physical and
physiological bases of speech. Development of phonetic
transcription skills with concentration on broad transcription
and introduction to fine transcription.
462 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Anatomy and physiology of body structures employed in
speech production with emphasis on respiration, phonation,
resonance and articulation.
463 Neuroscience of Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 462. Neuroanatomy and the
neurophysiological processes involved in speech and language
production.
471 Speech-Language Pathology I: Language Disorders in
Children and Adults (4)
Prerequisites: COMD 170, 460. Etiology and differential
characteristics of language disorders in children and adults;
broad overview of principles underlying assessment and
treatment of individuals with language disorders.
472 Speech-Language Pathology II: Fluency and
Articulation/Phonological Disorders (4)
Prerequisites: COMD 461. Introduction to Fluency and
Articulation / Phonological disorders. Description, etiology,
phenomenology and introduction to assessment and treatment.
473 Speech-Language Pathology III: Voice, Cleft Palate
and Cerebral Palsy (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 463. Introduction to voice disorders and
speech disorders related to cleft palate and cerebral palsy.
Topics covered include phenomenology, etiology and
introduction to assessment.
475 Cultural/Linguistic Diversity in Communication
Disorders (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 460. Theoretical considerations and
application of current research in cultural/linguistic diversity and
second language acquisition in the assessment and therapy of
multilingual children and adults with speech-language
disorders.
476 Diagnostic Procedures in Communication
Disorders (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 471. Introduction to diagnosis and
evaluation theory, including specific testing procedures,
methods, and materials, as they apply to human
communication disorders. Multicultural considerations will be
addressed.
479 Language, Speech and Hearing Services in the Public
Schools (3)
Prerequisites: COMD 550, 551, 552, 553. Role of language,
speech and hearing specialist in the public schools;
development of instructional strategies for effective service
delivery; implementation of appropriate techniques and
procedures for students with various communication difficulties.
480 Directed Teaching in Communication Disorders
(6 - 12)
Prerequisites: EDCI 300, directed teaching requirements,
approval of COMD faculty. Supervised practicum in evaluation
and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders in
public school settings. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated for
credit up to a maximum of 12 units.
481 Directed Teaching in the Aphasia Classroom (6)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of one quarter of COMD
480 and COMD 490 and/or approval by appropriate
department committee. Demonstration of competence in
instructional skills in an aphasia classroom or special
classroom for language disabled children. Graded CR/NC.
489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies (6)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one quarter of COMD
480 and COMD 490 and/or approval by appropriate
department committee. Demonstration of competence in
instructional skills leading to completion of either 1) the Clinical
Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech and
Hearing or 2) the Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in
Language, Speech and Hearing with Special Class
Authorization. Graded CR/NC.
490 Directed Teaching Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with first quarter of
COMD 480. Exploration of issues, research trends, and
current practices pertinent to student teaching; provides
guidance and support for students during externship
assignment. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3
units.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly and final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 units.
Graduate Level Courses (COMD)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
500 Hearing Aids (4)
Prerequisites: COMD 400, 401, 402, 420. Electroacoustic
characteristics of individual hearing aids and classroom
amplification systems; assessment and fitting procedures;
spectral analysis of hearing aids; troubleshooting hearing aids;
room acoustics; practical experience included.
501 Advanced Hearing Aids (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 500. Advanced amplification devices and
fitting procedures; practical experiences in real–ear
measurements and programmable hearing aids.
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503 Diagnostic Audiological Procedures (4)
Prerequisites: COMD 400, 401, 402. Advanced audiological
theories, principles, and techniques; bone-conduction, effective
masking, and immittance measurements for differentiating
conductive from sensorineural hearing losses; laboratory
projects included.
504 Audiological Psychoacoustics (4)
Prerequisites: COMD 400, 401, 402. Relationships among
acoustic stimulus parameters, aural physiological activities, and
psychological sensations including loudness, pitch, adaptation,
and different limens; laboratory projects with audiometric
equipment included.
505 Special Auditory Tests (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 503. Advanced audiological theories,
principles, and techniques; psychoacoustic hearing tests for
differentiating cochlear from retrocochlear lesions; practice in
administering special tests and interpreting test results.
507 Electrophysiological Tests (4)
Prerequisite: COMD 504. Advanced audiological theories,
principles and techniques; physiological tests for measuring
brainstem responses to acoustic stimuli; practice with ABR
equipment.
508 Seminar: Vestibular Function Testing (3)
Advanced audiological principles and techniques in the
assessment of vestibular system function; anatomy,
physiology, and pathologies of the vestibular system, and
current diagnostic test measurement practices; practical
experience included
510 Seminar: Instrumentation and Hearing Conservation
(4)
Prerequisites: COMD 400, 401, 402. Audiological
instrumentation; calibration standards; calibration instruments
and procedures for earphones, bone vibrators, loudspeakers,
stimuli, practice calibrating audiometers; State and Federal
noise regulations; hearing conservation; reverberation.
515 Pediatric Audiology (4)
Principles and techniques of evaluating hearing in the pediatric
population; behavioral and electrophysiologic test procedures;
hearing disorders unique to children; management of the
hearing-impaired child.
520 Seminar: Medical Aspects of Audiology (3)
Application of audiology in a medical environment; otologic
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the auditory and
vestibular systems; clinical decision processes; medical history
taking report writing and counseling aspects.
530 Seminar: Current Topics in Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: COMD 400, 401, 402, & 420. Current topics in
diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology. Different topics every
year. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
541 Intervention Procedures in Audiology (4)
Corequisite: COMD 503. Practice in administering hearing
tests, including air conduction, bone conduction, speech, and
immittance testing, hearing aid programming and services;
interpreting test results, and writing audiological reports before
working with patients.
542 Clinical Practicum in Audiology - Beginning (2)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: COMD 541. Supervised beginning
level clinical experience with hearing impaired children and/or
adults. May be repeated once for credit.
543 Clinical Practicum in Audiology - Intermediate (2)
Prerequisite: COMD 542. Supervised intermediate level clinical
experience with hearing impaired children and/or adults. May
be repeated once for credit.
544 Clinical Practicum in Audiology - Advanced (2)
Prerequisite: COMD 543. Supervised advanced level clinical
experience with hearing impaired children and/or adults. May
be repeated once for credit.
545 Clinical Externship in Audiology (2,2)
Prerequisite: B or better in COMD 544. Advanced supervised
clinical experience in off-campus sites. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units.
549 Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD) (3)
Central auditory processing skills and their relationship to
language, learning and behavior. The nature of CAPD and
issues in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of these
disorders.
550 Fluency Disorders (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Theory, research, and methodology in assessment and
treatment of various fluency disorders including stuttering in
children and adults.
551 Language Disorders in Children (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Theory, research, and methodology in assessment of and
intervention in various kinds of language disorders in children;
multiethnic, multicultural considerations.
552 Voice Disorders (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Theory, research, methodology in diagnosis and treatment of
various kinds of functional and organic voice disorders.
553 Articulation and Phonological Disorders (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Theory, research, methodology in assessing and intervening in
various kinds of articulation and phonological disorders.
554 Neurolinguistic Language Disorders in Adults (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Etiology, phenomenology, diagnosis and treatment of
neurologically caused language disorders in adults, focusing on
aphasia, dementia, and right hemisphere disorders.
555 Motor Speech Disorders (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Etiology, phenomenology, diagnosis and treatment of
neurologically caused motor speech disorders, focusing on
dysarthria and apraxia.
557 Dysphagia (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders including
those associated with neurological and oncological problems in
children and adults.
560 Seminar: Current Topics in Language (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Selected topics in language development and disorders with
emphasis on current issues and /or advanced study. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
562 Seminar: Current Topics in Speech (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Selected topics in speech development and disorders with
emphasis on current issues and/or advanced study. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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565 Curriculum Considerations for Alternative Service
Delivery or Speech and Language Services (4)
Prerequisites: COMD 550, 551, 553. In depth study of speech
and language skills needed for social/academic success.
Current principles, methods and materials for assessing and
remediating speech and language deficits using a curricular-
based or inclusion approach.
575 Intervention Procedures in Speech-Language
Pathology (4)
Prerequisites; Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Study of the science of human behavior and how it relates to
the therapy process for persons with communication disorders.
576 Advanced Diagnostic Procedures in Communication
Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: COMD 476, COMD 552, COMD 554 with a B or
better grade in each. Tests, methods, and procedures used in
assessing individuals with speech-language disorders with
special emphasis on integration of results in case studies;
multiethnic, multicultural considerations. Independent
supervised advanced clinical practicum. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 3 hours.
579 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology -
Beginning (2)
Prerequisites: COMD 476; graduate standing or permission of
instructor; satisfaction of department standards. Supervised
beginning level clinical experience with communicatively
handicapped children and adults. May be repeated once for
credit.
580 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology -
Intermediate (2)
Prerequisites: COMD 579; satisfaction of department
standards. Supervised intermediate level clinical experience
with communicatively handicapped children and adults. May be
repeated once for credit.
581 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology –
Advanced (2)
Prerequisites: COMD 580; satisfaction of department
standards. Supervised advanced level clinical experience with
communicatively handicapped children and adults. May be
repeated once for credit.
582 Clinical Externship in Speech Language Pathology
(2,2 or 4)
Prerequisite: B or better in COMD 581. Advanced clinical
procedures in assessment of and intervention with
communicatively handicapped children and adults;
independent supervised clinical experience in off-campus sites.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Master’s Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to
act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic before
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis; oral
defense of thesis required. May be repeated to maximum of 6
units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Communication Studies
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
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Phone: (323) 343-4200
FAX: (323) 343-6467
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/comstud/
The Department of Communication Studies offers undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Arts degrees in Television, Film
and Media Studies, in Communication, and a minor in Communication. It also offers graduate programs leading to the Master of
Arts degrees in Communication Studies with options in Communication and in Telecommunications and Film. These are described
following the undergraduate programs. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that
enables students to develop interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Laura Chey Acuña, Mohammad Auwal, Bryant Alexander, Kevin Baaske, Beryl L. Bellman, Alan J. Bloom, Lena Chao,
Kelly Madison, David Olsen, John J. Ramirez (Chair), Suzanne E. Regan, Robert Vianello.
Associate Professors: Chunsheng Bai, Enrique Berumen, Steven Classen, Blake Jackson.
Assistant Professors: Jon Beaupré, Anthony Cox, Kristiina Hackel, Bridget Murnane.
Emeriti: Robert E. Blackmon, Irvin Borders, Ivan N. Cury, W. Keith Henning, Michael P. Kelley, Robert D. Kully.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Television, Film and Media Studies
The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a
major in Television, Film and Media Studies emphasizes both
theoretical understanding and practical application of the mass
media of communication in contemporary society. This major
offers three interdisciplinary options: Animation, Broadcast
Journalism, and Telecommunications and Film. It is the
primary objective of our curriculum to help develop a
knowledgeable and artistically skilled graduate who will be able
to pursue an advanced degree and/or a professional career in
radio, television, animation, cinema, and/or mass
communication research. The program emphasizes the
importance of the media in constructing awareness of the
multi-cultural composition of society, as well as the media’s
impact on all aspects of human interaction.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree in Television, Film and Media Studies is 180 units,
of which 88-98 units are in the major depending on the option
selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for
the Major (88–98 units)
Students should plan their programs with careful attention to
prerequisites for upper division courses.
Core Requirements (28 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (20 units)
TVF 200 Introduction to Single Camera and Editing
(4)
TVF 201 Introduction to Television Studio Production
(4)
TVF 220 Introduction to Broadcasting (4)
TVF 224 Survey of Film (4)
TVF 265 Introduction to Scriptwriting (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
COMM 300 Applied Writing in Communication Studies
(4)
TVF 420 Responsibility and Regulation in
Broadcasting and Film (4)
Options
Animation Option (70 units)
The Animation option provides a thorough education in the
creative, practical and historical uses of animation. The option
encourages an experimental approach to animation, combining
traditional and contemporary techniques. Students complete a
core of 30-34 units plus either the Traditional Animation or the
Computer Animation Track for an additional 36-40 units. The
elective courses within each of track allow the student to take
courses in the other technique.
This option is offered jointly with the Art Department.
Option Core Requirements (30-34)
Lower Division, Core Requirements (10-14 units)
ART 159 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Drawing
(4)
ART 244 ABC Introduction to Life Composition (2,2,2)
TVF 280 Animation History (4)
Upper Division, Core Requirements (20)
ART 333 Color (4)
TVF 378 Writing and Storyboarding for Animation (4)
ART/TVF 498 Capstone Animation Project (4,4,4)
Traditional Animation Track (36-40 units)
Upper Division Track Requirements (12 units)
TVF 377 Introduction to Animation (4)
TVF 381 Advanced Animation (4,4)
Upper Division Track Electives (24-28 units)
Select from the following
ART 303 Three-Dimensional Design (4)
ART 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
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ART 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
ART 414 Advanced Painting (4)
ART 449 Video for Artists (4)
ART 454L,P Special Topics in Art (1-9)
Upper Division Track Electives
ART 480 Computer Graphics II (4)
ART 494 Computer Graphics Animation (4)
ART 496 Advanced Computer Animation (4)
ART 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
TVF 303B Introduction to TV Digital Post Production (2)
TVF 362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
TVF 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
TVF 403B Advanced TV Digital Post Production (4)
TVF 440 Noncommercial Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (4-12)
TVF 454L Selected Studies in Production (1-12)
TVF 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Computer Animation Track (36-40 units)
Upper Division Track Requirements (16 units)
ART 380 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 480 Computer Graphics II (4)
ART 494 Computer Animation (4)
ART 496 Advanced Computer Animation (4)
Upper Division Track Electives (20-24 units)
Select from the following
ART 303 Three-Dimensional Design (4)
ART 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
ART 414 Advanced Painting (4)
ART 449 Video for Artists (4)
ART 454L,P Special Topics in Art (1-9)
TVF 303B Introduction to Television Digital Post
Production (2)
TVF 362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
TVF 377 Introduction to Animation (4)
TVF 381 Advanced Animation (4,4)
TVF 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
TVF 403B Advanced Television Digital Post Production
(4)
TVF 411 Children's Media (4)
TVF 440 Non-commercial Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (1-12)
TVF 454L Selected Studies in Production (1-12)
TVF 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Broadcast Journalism Option (60 units)
Lower Division Option Requirements (12 units)
TVF 249 Announcing (4)
TVF 292 Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
(4)
COMM 267 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (4)
Upper Division Option Requirements (40-44 units)
TVF 301 Intermediate Television Studio Production
(4)
TVF 320 Audio Production (4)
TVF 330 The Documentary in Broadcasting and Film
(4)
JOUR 391 University Times (4-8)
TVF 430 Documentary Field Production (4)
TVF 460 Theories of Mass Communication (4)
TVF 475 Television News/Magazine Production (4, 4)
TVF 480 New Media Technologies (4)
JOUR 492 Radio and Television News Writing (4)
Electives (4-8 units)
Select from the following courses, or upper division courses in
related fields, with adviser approval.
TVF 303A Introduction to Digital Graphics for Film and
Television (2)
TVF 303B Introduction to Television Digital Post
Production (2)
TVF 328 Film History (4)
TVF 354L Selected Studies in Production (1-8)
TVF 362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
TVF 370 Broadcasting and Film as Shapers of the
Public Mind (4)
JOUR 391 University Times (4-8)
TVF 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
TVF 403A Advanced Graphics Digital Post
Production (4)
TVF 403B Advanced Television Digital Post
Production (4)
ENGL 406 Writing Nonfiction (4)
TVF 424 Crosscultural Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 440 Noncommercial Broadcasting and Film
TVF 453 International Communication Media (4)
TVF 454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (4-12)
TVF 454L Selected Studies in Production (4-12)
TVF 470 Administration and Studio Operations in
Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Telecommunications and Film Option (60 units)
Upper Division General Option Requirements (20 units)
Select from the following:
TVF 301 Intermediate Television Studio Production
(4)
TVF 328 Film History (4)
TVF 362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
TVF 460 Theories of Mass Communication (4)
TVF 462 Criticism of Film and Television (4)
Advanced Production Requirement (12-16 units)
Select from the following:
TVF 320 Audio Production (4)
TVF 365 Intermediate Scriptwriting (4)
TVF 377 Introduction to Animation (4)
TVF 397 Cinematography (4)
TVF 401 Advanced Video Production (4)
TVF 403A Advanced Digital Graphics for Film and
Television (4)
TVF 403B Advanced Television Digital Post Production
(4)
TVF 403C Advanced Film Digital Post Production (4)
TVF 430 Documentary Field Production (4)
TVF 454L Selected Studies in Production (4-12)
TVF 465 Seminar: Advanced Scriptwriting (4-8)
TVF 475 Television News/Magazine Production (4-8)
TVF 497 Production Portfolio (4)
Critical Studies Requirement (12-16 units)
Select from the following:
TVF 330 Documentary in Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 370 Broadcasting and Film as Shapers of the
Public Mind (4)
TVF 410 Contemporary Radio Broadcasting (4)
TVF 411 Children's Media (4)
TVF 424 Crosscultural Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 440 Noncommercial Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 453 International Communication Media (4)
TVF 454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (4-12)
TVF 470 Administration and Studio Operations in
Broadcasting and Film (4)
TVF 480 New Media Technologies (4)
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Electives (8-16 units)
Select upper division courses in Television, Film and Media
Studies which may include the following courses, or other
upper division courses in Television, Film and Media Studies or
in related fields with adviser approval.
TVF 303A Introduction to Digital Graphics for Film and
Television (2)
TVF 303B Introduction to Television Digital Post
Production (2)
TVF 303C Introduction to Film Digital Post Production
(2)
TVF 354L Selected Studies in Production (1-8)
TVF 398 Cooperative Education (1-8)
TVF 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Communication
The General Option within the Communication major is
available in four concentrations (Rhetoric, Performance
Studies, Organizational Communication and Public Relations,
Interpersonal/Language and Social Interaction), and a Single
Subject Teaching Option in English.
All concentrations provide an understanding of the nature and
functions of human symbolic communication. The scope of the
program includes historical, philosophical, critical, cultural, and
scientific approaches and methods and applies these to public
discourse; interpersonal, small group and intercultural
interactions; technologically mediated communication;
aesthetic dimensions of speech and performance; and
instructional development.
The Bachelor's Degree adds to the student's critical,
methodological and presentational skills in dealing with a broad
spectrum of communication contexts. It provides a foundation
for careers in business, law, government service, health, the
ministry, teaching, public relations, media communication, and
other professions in which an understanding of and facility with
the process of communication are essential.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree in Communication is 180 units, of which 76-80
units are in the major depending on the option selected.
Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (76–80 units)
The General Option for the major requires a common core of
52 units: 8 lower division and 36 upper division units, plus 8
units of lower division electives. In addition, each concentration
within the General Option requires 24 units: 8 units of an upper
division core and an additional 16 units of electives to complete
the degree. The option for the Single Subject Credential in
English has a separate 56-unit core and 24-unit breadth
requirement.
Core Requirements for the General Option (52 units)
Rhetoric; Performance Studies; Organizational/Public
Relations; and Interpersonal/Language and Social Interaction
Concentrations.
Lower Division Required Course (8 units)
COMM 130 Introduction to Human Communication (4)
COMM 176 Argumentation (4)
Electives (8 units):
Select at least two of the following:
COMM 267 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (4)
COMM 268 Group Performance Practicum (2)
COMM 275 Interpersonal Communication (4)
COMM 276 Argumentation and Reasoned Advocacy (4)
COMM 277 Forensics (4)
COMM 278 Problem Solving through Group Discussion
(4)
COMM 290 Mediated Communication (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (36 units)
COMM 300 Applied Writing in Communication Studies
(4)
COMM 330 Organizational Studies (4)
COMM 367 Performance Studies (4)
COMM 380 Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (4)
COMM 450 Communication Theory (4)
COMM 477 Qualitative Methods in Communication (4)
COMM 487 Proseminar: Experimental Research in
Speech (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
Capstone Experience
Choose one of the following
COMM 452 Theory Construction (4)
COMM 454 Selected Studies in Communication (1-4)
COMM 498 Research Project in Communication (4)
Concentrations (24 units)
Select one of the following four concentrations. Each requires
2 core and 4 elective courses. No more than 8 units from
outside the department may be used to substitute for
concentration courses without adviser's approval.
A. Concentration in Rhetoric
Required Core (8 units)
COMM 470 Theories of Rhetoric: Survey and Analysis
(4)
COMM 485 Rhetorical Criticism (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select four courses from the following:
COMM 276 Argumentation and Reasoned Advocacy (4)
COMM 277 Forensics (4)
COMM 371 Persuasion (4)
COMM 377 Forensics (4)
COMM 454 Selected Studies in Communication (1-4)
COMM/TAD 467 Theories and Methods in Performance
Studies (4)
COMM 471 Rhetoric and Religion (4)
COMM 473 Rhetoric of Social Controversy (4)
COMM 474 Public Discourse: International and National
Perspectives (4)
COMM 475 Feminism and Communication Studies (4)
COMM 482 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory (4)
COMM 483 Campaign Communication (4)
COMM 484 Political Communication (4)
COMM 486 Communication and Cultural Studies (4)
B. Concentration in Performance Studies
Required Core (8 units)
COMM/TAD 467 Theories and Methods in Performance
Studies (4)
COMM/TAD 468 Performance and Social Change (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select four courses from the following:
COMM 267 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (4)
COMM 268 Group Performance Practicum (4)
COMM 390 Technology and Human Interaction (4)
COMM 454 Selected Studies in Communication (1-4)
COMM 475 Feminism and Communication Studies (4)
TVF 480 New Media Technologies (4)
COMM 482 Contemporary Theories of Rhetoric (4)
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COMM 486 Communication and Cultural Studies (4)
COMM 490 Children's Speech Arts (4)
COMM 491 Instructional Theories in Communication (4)
C. Concentration in Organizational Communication
and Public Relations
Required Core (8 units)
Select two of the following:
COMM 396 Publicity and Promotions (4)
COMM 430 Dynamics of Organizational Communications
(4)
COMM 435 Communication and Leadership (4)
COMM 497 Managing Problems in Public Relations (4)
Electives (16 units)
(select four of the following):
COMM 278 Problem Solving through Group Discussion
(4)
COMM 340 Interviewing (4)
COMM 370 Business and Professional Speaking (4)
COMM 371 Persuasion (4)
COMM 390 Technology and Human Interaction (4)
COMM 431 Internship in Organizational
Communication (4)
COMM 436 Communication and the Diffusion of
Innovation (4)
COMM 454 Selected Studies in Communication (1-4)
COMM/MKT 459 Intercultural Business Communication (4)
COMM 475 Feminism and Communication Studies (4)
COMM 478 Group Communication: Dynamic of
Leadership and Participation (4)
TVF 480 New Media Technologies (4)
COMM 491 Instructional Theories in Communication (4)
COMM 492 Communication Training in Organizations (4)
JOUR 492 Radio and Television Newswriting (4)
COMM 497 Managing Problems in Public Relations (4)
D. Concentration in Interpersonal
Communication/Language and Social Interaction
Required Core (8 units)
Select two of the following:
COMM 440 Relational Communication (4)
COMM 462 Nonverbal Communication (4)
COMM 463 Language and Communication Behavior (4)
COMM/TAD 467 Theories and Methods in Performance
Studies (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select four of the following:
COMM 275 Interpersonal Communication (4)
COMM 278 Problem Solving through Group
Discussion (4)
COMM 290 Introduction to Mediated Communication (4)
COMM 340 Interviewing (4)
COMM 371 Persuasion (4)
COMM 390 Technology and Human Interaction (4)
TVF 424 Crosscultural Broadcasting and Film (4)
COMM 430 Dynamics of Organizational
Communications (4)
COMM 454 Selected Studies in Communication (1-4)
COMM 475 Feminism and Communication Studies (4)
COMM 478 Group Communication: Dynamic of
Leadership and Participation (4)
COMM 479 Sex Roles in Communication (4)
COMM 484 Political Communication (4)
COMM 486 Communication and Cultural Studies (4)
COMM 494 Communication Behavior and in Childhood
(4)
Single Subject Teaching Option (80 units)
The requirements listed below replace both the Core
Requirements and the General Option requirements for the
Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
The Credential Option in Communication is designed to qualify
students for the Single Subject Credential in English.
Interested students should consult the departmental credential
adviser and the Charter College of Education.
Required Core (56 Units)
Composition (8 units)
ENGL 410 Writing in the Schools (4)
COMM 300
Applied Writing in Communication Studies (4)
Language, Linguistics, Theory and Criticism
(8 units)
COMM 463 Language and Communication Behavior (4)
COMM 485 Rhetorical Criticism (4)
Literature (36 units)
Lower division required courses (8 units)
ENGL 200A The Classical and Medieval Tradition (4)
Select one from following (4 units):
ENGL 200B British Literature Survey I (4)
ENGL 200C British Literature Survey II (4)
Upper division required courses (28 units)
ENGL 417 Shakespeare (4)
ENGL 476 Ethnic Literature (4)
Select from following (8 units):
ENGL 416, 418, 419, 446, 460, 461, 463, 464, 465
Select from following (4 units):
ENGL 447, 467, 468
Select from following (8 units):
ENGL 471, 472, 473
Capstone Experience (4 units)
COMM 491 Instructional Theories in Communication (4)
Breadth Requirements (24 Units)
Oral Interpretation and Tradition, Performance
(4-12 units)
Required course (4 units)
COMM 267 Oral Interpretation (4)
Choose from following (0-8 units):
COMM 268, 277 or 377, COMM 367, 467
Film and Media Criticism, Production (4-12 units)
Required course (4 units)
TVF 224 Survey of Film (4)
Choose from following (0-8 units):
TVF 201, 220, 328
ENGL 451
Additional Courses in Language and Composition
(0-8 units)
COMM 470 Rhetorical Theory (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
Minor in Communication
The Communication minor is designed for students interested
in expanding their knowledge of the communication process,
especially as it relates to their professional careers or related
fields in the liberal arts. The Communication curriculum
provides a variety of courses for students preparing for careers
in community development, social services, health, safety, and
recreation services, business and industry, criminal justice,
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law, education, industrial studies, mass media, and many
others in which an understanding of the process and practice
of communication is vital. A total of 32 units in COMM is
required.
Requirements for the Minor (32 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
COMM 176 Argumentation (4)
Electives (24 units)
Select a program, in consultation with a departmental adviser,
to meet the goals for which the minor is chosen. A minimum of
16 units must be taken in upper division courses.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
in Communication Studies
The Master of Arts degree program in Communication Studies
is available in two options: the Telecommunications and Film
option and the Communication option. The
Telecommunications and Film option is designed to enable
students to acquire an understanding of research methods and
theories that explore industry structure, audience reception,
visual and structural examinations of media texts, and
scriptwriting for film, television and documentary. The program
requires that students select and develop an area of
specialization. The option in Communication is designed to
enable students to acquire an understanding of research
methods and theories that explore the nature and functions of
human symbolic communication in the areas of communication
and rhetorical theory, interpersonal and organizational
communication, public discourse, intercultural communication,
and performance studies.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, students must have a 3.00 grade point
average. Applicants must submit a writing sample for review
by department faculty.
Students applying to the Communication Option and whose
undergraduate major was not Speech, Communication, or a
related field must complete 30 units of undergraduate work in
Communication and related fields as approved by the
Communication graduate adviser for their program prior to
beginning graduate work. Similarly, students applying to the
Telecommunications and Film Option and whose
undergraduate major was not Telecommunications and Film,
Broadcasting, or a related field must complete 30 units of
undergraduate work in Telecommunications and Film or
related fields as approved by the Telecommunications and
Film graduate adviser. In each Option the graduate adviser will
assist students in designing a program suited to their individual
interests and goals.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 24 in 500-level
courses. Students may choose between two options:
Telecommunications and Film or Communication.
A minimum of 24 units in 500-level seminars is required. In
addition to department graduate core requirements and
graduate option core requirements, students must select a
minimum of 8 units from 500-level seminars within their
respective option.
Electives (7-13 or 8 units)
Select 400 or 500-level Communication courses (7-13 units) or
Broadcasting/Telecommunications and Film courses (3-9 units
for the critical studies concentration or 8 units for the
scriptwriting concentration) with adviser approval: a maximum
of 8 of these units may be in related fields with approval of
adviser and department chair.
Comprehensive Examination ( 0 units), Thesis (4-6 units)
or Script Thesis (5-6 units)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examination, COMM 596 (0), within two quarters of completing
all course work and must comply with college and
departmental requirements. The comprehensive examination is
regularly scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of the ninth week
of instruction in the fall and spring quarters. Communication
students will complete examinations in communication theory,
rhetorical theory, and an area of specialization selected in
consultation with the graduate adviser. Telecommunications
and Film students will complete examinations in critical
methodology, media criticism, and an area of specialization
selected in consultation with the graduate adviser. Students
will be allowed a maximum of two attempts to complete the
comprehensive examinations successfully. Failure to pass the
comprehensive examinations, or any portion thereof, will result
in disqualification from the program.
A thesis may be substituted for the comprehensive
examination, with prior approval of the Communication or
Telecommunications and Film area, based on examination of
the student’s portfolio. Students in the scriptwriting
concentration of the Telecommunications and Film option must
obtain authorization for the script thesis. Students authorized to
submit a thesis must enroll in COMS 599S (1-6) for a
cumulative minimum of 5 units.
Communication Option (45 units)
Core Courses (16 units)
COMS 500 Graduate Scholarship In Communication
Studies (4)
COMS 550 Seminar: Communication Theory (4)
COMS 580 Seminar: Rhetoric Theory (4)
COMS 590 Capstone Research Seminar (4)
Graduate Level Seminars (16 units)
With adviser approval, select a minimum of 16 additional units
from the following 500-level seminars:
COMS 530 Seminar: Organizational Communication (4)
COMS 540 Seminar: Interpersonal Communication (4)
COMS 554 Selected Topics in Communication Studies
(4-8)
COMS 560 Seminar: Language and Communication
Behavior (4)
COMS 562 Seminar: Theories of Mass Media (4)
COMS 567 Seminar: Theories of Oral Interpretation (4)
COMS 572 Seminar: International Public Discourse (4)
COMS 573 Seminar: American Public Address (4)
COMS 576 Seminar: Argumentation, Discussion, and
Debate (4)
COMS 589 Seminar: Intercultural Communication (4)
COMS 555 Seminar: History of Communication in
America (4)
320 / Communication Studies
COMS 595 Graduate Performance (1-4)
COMS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Electives (7-13 units)
Select 400-level TVF, 500-level COMS courses with adviser
approval; a maximum of 8 units may be in related fields with
approval of adviser and department chair.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 4-6 units)
COMS 596 ..... Comprehensive Examination (0 units) or
COMS 599 ..... Thesis (4-6)
Telecommunications and Film Option
Critical Studies Concentration (45 units)
Core Courses (20 units)
COMS 500 Graduate Scholarship in Communication
Studies (4)
COMS 501 Seminar: Research Methods in
Telecommunications and Film Studies (4)
COMS 505 Seminar: Critical Approaches to Television
and Film (4)
COMS 590 Capstone Research Seminar (4)
Select one of the following two seminars:
COMS 506 Seminar: Television Programming (4) or
COMS 507 Seminar: Post WWII Film and Television
History (4)
Graduate Level Seminars (12 units)
With adviser approval, select a minimum of 12 additional units
from the following 500-level seminars.
COMS 510 Seminar: Narrative Studies in Television and
Film (4)
COMS 515 Seminar: Media, Culture, and Society (4)
COMS 520 Seminar: Documentary Film and Television
(4)
COMS 554 Selected Topics in Communication Studies
(4-8)
COMS 562 Seminar: Theories of Mass Media (4)
COMS 564 Seminar: Adaptation (4)
COMS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Electives (7-13 units)
Select 400-level TVF, 500-level COMS courses with adviser
approval; a maximum of 8 units may be in related fields with
approval of adviser and department chair.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis
(0, 4-6 units)
COMS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0 units) or
COMS 599 Thesis (4-6)
Scriptwriting Concentration (45-46 units)
Core Courses (20 units)
COMS 500 Graduate Scholarship in Communication
Studies (4)
COMS 501 Seminar: Research Methods in
Telecommunication and Film Studies (4)
COMS 505 Seminar: Critical Approaches to Television
and Film (4)
COMS 590 Capstone Research Seminar (4)
Select one of the following two seminars:
COMS 506 Seminar: Television Programming (4) or
COMS 507 Seminar: Post WWII Film and Television
History (4)
Graduate Level Seminars (12 units)
Select two of the following seminars:
COMS 565 Seminar: Feature Film Writing (4)
COMS 566 Seminar: Narrative Television Writing (4)
COMS 563 Seminar: Non-Fiction Writing (4)
Select one of the following seminars:
COMS 510 Seminar: Narrative Studies in Television
and Film (4)
COMS 520 Seminar: Documentary Film and Television
(4)
COMS 564 Seminar: Adaptation (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select 400-Level TVF, 500-Level COMS courses with adviser
approval; a maximum of 8 units may be in related fields with
approval of adviser and department chair.
Script Thesis (5-6 units)
COMS 599S Script Thesis (5-6)
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Television, Film and Media
Studies (TVF)
Lower Division Courses
200 Introduction to Single Camera and Editing (4)
An introduction to fundamentals of single camera production.
Topics include pre-production planning, camera operation,
location lighting, sound, and editing. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2
hours.
201 Introduction to Television Studio Production (4)
Introduction to television production facilities, equipment and
techniques. Principles of directing, camera, sound, control
room operations. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
210 Body and Identity in Dance, Theater, Film (4)
(also listed as DANC and TA 210)
The aesthetic bases of dance, theater and mass media will be
established using the human body as core focus. Exploration
of body representation as affected by culture, gender and
class. GE C2
220 Introduction to Broadcasting (4)
Survey of principles and practices in American broadcasting
with emphasis on techniques of radio and television
programming through lectures, reports, and selected viewing.
224 Survey of Film (4)
Cinema as a creative communication medium, emphasizing
certain perceptual, conceptual, and technical considerations.
225 Interpreting World Cinema (4)
(also listed as ENGL 225)
Critical survey of world cinema as art and cultural artifact.
Provides critical methodology and practical tools for analyzing
and interpreting international film movements, genres and
themes. GE C2
240 Film, Novel, Theater (4)
(also listed as ENGL and TA 240)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101. An exploration of film,
theater, and fiction through the process of adaptation. Analysis
of the roles of audience, modes of delivery, concepts of form
and structure, and cultural impact. GE C5
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249 Announcing (4)
On-air techniques for reading and reporting radio and
television news.
250 Media, Culture and Identity (4)
Explores the social construction of “racial,” ethnic, gender,
class, national and sexual identity, emphasizing the role of the
mass media. Takes historical, sociological, political and
cultural/ideological approaches. GE D
265 Introduction to Scriptwriting (4)
Basic techniques of short subject dramatic screenplay
structure and storytelling. Script development from story
concept selection, character design, story treatment, plot and
character development.
280 Animation History (4)
Survey course on the history of animation and its relationship
to society and culture. Overview of well-known animators and
landmark animated films. Lecture 4 hours.
292 Introduction to News Writing and Reporting (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Introduction to news writing and
reporting. News sources, collection of news, acceptable forms
for news stories, news reporting styles and journalism ethics.
Upper Division Courses
301 Intermediate Television Studio Production (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 201 and either TVF 265 or instructor
consent. Intermediate study of directing principles and
production techniques as applied to educational, informational,
and cultural program production. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2
hours.
303A Introduction to Digital Graphics for Film and
Television (2)
Prerequisite: TVF 301. Lab-based workshop providing
application and operational understanding of digital post
production graphics. Elective credit only. Graded CR/ NC.
Activity 4 hours.
303B Introduction to Television Digital Post Production (2)
Prerequisite: TVF 200, TVF 301. Lab-based workshop
providing application and operational understanding of
television digital post production. Elective credit only. Graded
CR/ NC. Activity 4 hours.
303C Introduction to Film Digital Post Production (2)
Prerequisite: TVF 200, TVF 301. Lab-based workshop
providing application and operational understanding of film
digital post production. Elective credit only. Graded CR/ NC.
Activity 4 hours.
320 Audio Production (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 220. Practicum in sound for radio,
television and film. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
324 Third Cinema/Video (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Survey and analysis of the cultural and
textual politics of Third Cinema/ Video-film and video produced
by and for developing countries and their Western diaspora
communities. GE Theme A
328 Film History (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 224. Examination of significant historical
events, persons and movements which have influenced the
cultural and institutional development of motion pictures.
330 The Documentary in Broadcasting and Film (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Historical and critical study of
documentary form in broadcasting and film using classic
examples in radio, television, and motion pictures.
334 “Race”, Justice and the Mass Media (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Examines racism in media institutions
and representations. Emphasizes historical role of media in
the social construction of “racial” identity, the legitimization and
reproduction of racist domination, and resistance to racism.
GE Theme C
354L Selected Studies in Broadcasting Production (1-4)
Prerequisite: TVF 301. Special application of audio and video
production and post production technologies. Variable topics.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 elective units as subject
matter changes. Graded CR/NC.
362 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 328. Film and television aesthetics,
analyzing component elements of light, space, time, sound,
music, and motion in synthesized image.
365 Intermediate Scriptwriting (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 201, 265. Techniques of feature film
writing, script story theory, structure and analysis. Lecture and
workshop-based, computer-assisted feature script
development and writing. Typed story synopsis required for
first class meeting.
366 Violence and the Media (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Violence and the Media examines the
impact of the mass media on individual and collective violence,
utilizing cultural and semiotic/textual forms of theory and
analysis. GE Theme B
370 Broadcasting and Film as Shapers of the Public
Mind (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Broadcast and film media as
persuasive and motivational forces in society, techniques of
audience-market research, advertising process, and effects of
advertising environment on public opinion and buying power.
377 Introduction to Animation (4)
Prerequisites: ART 159 and ART 244 or consent of instructor.
Cel animation practicum stressing development of storyboards,
artwork and camera technique. Lecture 1 hour, activity 3
hours.
378 Writing and Storyboarding for Animation (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 265 or consent of instructor.
Recommended concurrent enrollment in TVF 377. Research
and practice in the creation of original animation storyboards,
including structure and design of both visual and verbal
content. Study of narrative and non-narrative approaches.
Lecture 1 hour, activity 3 hours.
379 Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture (4)
(also listed as ENGL 379)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Survey and critical analysis of narrative
and visual representations of gender and sexuality in the
modes of popular culture, such as television, film, advertising,
popular fiction, and the tabloid press. GE Theme C
322 / Communication Studies
380 Emotion in Theater and Film (4)
( also listed as TA 380)
Prerequisites: Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from
Block C. Analysis of emotion as motivational force in theater
and film. Emotion as critical factor in performance, narrative
development and the essential mediating component
compelling audiences to the theatrical/cinematic experience.
GE Theme E
381 Advanced Animation (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 377 and TVF 378. Advanced traditional
animation course utilizing ink-and-paint or other artistic media,
including digital, to create a short animated film. Repeatable to
8 units. Lecture 1 hour, activity 3 hours.
397 Cinematography (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 200. Principles and practices in motion
picture photography including directing for single camera,
camera operation, lighting, and editing. May include field trips.
Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours. Repeatable to 8 units.
398 Cooperative Education (1-8) (see UNIV 398)
401 Advanced Video Production (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 200, 224, 301. Advanced studio and
location practicum stressing aesthetics of video production.
Seminar 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
403A Advanced Digital Graphics for Film and
Television (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 303A and one of: TVF 401, TVF 430 or
TVF 475. Advanced instruction and application on digital
graphics systems. Lecture 1 hour, activity 3 hours.
403B Advanced Television Digital Post Production (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 303B and one of: TVF 401, TVF 430 or
TVF 475. Advanced instruction and application of digital post
production television technologies. Lecture 1 hour, activity 3
hours.
403C Advanced Film Digital Post Production (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 303C and one of: TVF 401, TVF 430 or
TVF 475. Advanced instruction and application of digital post
production film technologies. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
410 Contemporary Radio Broadcasting (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 220. Description and analysis of the
structure and practice of contemporary radio.
411 Children’s Media (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Critical industry and product
content analysis of media produced for children, including
television programming, film, video games, CD-ROM and
computer programs.
420 Responsibility and Regulation in Broadcasting and
Film (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Professional responsibilities of
broadcasters and film makers to their audiences; regulatory
issues, problems, and systems that influence broadcast and
film production in the U.S.
424 Crosscultural Broadcasting and Film (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Broadcast media and film as
means of crosscultural communication and intercultural
understanding from both national and international
perspectives; moral, social, and psychological implications.
430 Documentary Field Production (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 200, 330. Video field practicum stressing
aesthetics and techniques of documentary production. Lecture
3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
434 Latin American Radio Documentary Production (4)
(also listed as LAS 434)
Recommended prerequisites: TVF 320 or 2 upper division
Latin American content courses in history, political science, or
Latin American studies. Analysis of political, economic, and
cultural issues in Latin America, utilizing primary sources;
production of research in the form of broadcasting tapes.
440 Noncommercial Broadcasting and Film (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Analysis of noncommercial
broadcasting and film systems; special focus on the Public
Broadcasting System and key film distribution companies.
453 International Communication Media (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 220, 224, or COMM 150. Description and
analysis of media systems (print, audio, and video) as they
exist in various countries around the world, and the means by
which information is exchanged internationally.
454 Selected Studies in Broadcasting (1–4)
Selected topics in broadcasting media, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units for credit as subject matter changes.
454L Selected Studies in Production (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 301. Special application of audio and video
production techniques in the creation of entertainment,
educational, documentary, and public affairs programming.
Variable topics. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units as
subject matter changes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
460 Theories in Mass Communication (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 220. Historical and analytical investigation
of mass communication/media theory.
462 Criticism of and Film and Television (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 362. Purposes and methods of criticism as
applied to film and television; development of standards of
critical evaluation as determined by analyses of selected
television programming and motion pictures.
465 Seminar: Advanced Scriptwriting (4)
Prerequisite: TVF 365 or consent of instructor. Writing
workshops, scene clinics and writer/actor lab activities for
rewriting an existing feature screenplay and developing a new
film/television script. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
470 Administration and Studio Operations in Broadcasting
and Film (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Administrative techniques,
operational procedures, and organizational structures within
contemporary radio and television broadcast stations and film
studios.
475 Television News/Magazine Production (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 201, TVF 200. Practicum in television
news/magazine segment production. Students produce a
weekly program, which appears on campus and local cable
systems. May be repeated up to 8 units. Seminar 3 hours,
activity 2 hours.
480 New Media Technologies (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 201, 220. Description and analysis of new
and evolving communication media, their growth, development,
and effect on social and political systems.
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492A Motion Picture Preproduction (3)
Prerequisite: TVF 397. Preparation for making a motion
picture; emphasis on 16mm short film, applicable to longer
films. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
492B Motion Picture Production (3)
Prerequisite: TVF 492A. Shooting and editing motion pictures;
emphasis on 16mm short film, applicable to longer films. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
492C Motion Picture Postproduction (3)
Prerequisite: TVF 492B. Negative cutting, sound track
preparation, and printing of films; emphasis on 16mm short
film, applicable to longer films. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory
4 1/2 hours.
497 Film and Video Production Portfolio (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 301 and one from TVF 401, 430, or 475,
and one from TVF 320, 377, OR 397. Practicum focusing on
the creation of professional portfolio-quality film and video
works suitable for festival entry and employment. Seminar 3
hours, laboratory 2 hours.
498 Capstone Animation Project (1-4)
(also listed as ART 498)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor plus one of the
following sequences: ART 480, 494, 496 or TVF 377, 378, 381.
The design, pre-production, production and post-production of
an advanced animated work suitable for portfolio presentation.
Up to six units may be taken by a student who is assisting on
someone else’s Capstone Animation Project. Activity 8 hours.
12 units are required for Animation majors.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (2–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of adviser and of an instructor to act as
sponsor. Individual projects designed to reflect ability of
student and to be a contribution to field of educational,
informational, or cultural broadcasting. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units.
Courses in Journalism (JOUR)
Lower Division Courses
130 Introduction to Graphic Arts (3)
(also listed as TECH 130)
General industrial education course emphasizing the
importance of graphic communications in our culture. History,
theory, and laboratory-shop practice of varied printing
processes, including letterpress, lithography, silk screen, and
bookbinding. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
Upper Division Courses
391 University Times (4)
Prerequisites: Passing WPE score; TVF 292 for TVF majors.
The development and practice of skills in the journalistic craft
of reporting, writing and editing nonfiction. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 2 hours. May be repeated up to 8 units.
453 International Communication Media (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224 or COMM 150. Description and
analysis of media systems (print, audio, and video) as they
exist in various countries around the world, and the means by
which information is exchanged internationally.
492 Radio and Television News Writing (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 292. Analysis and preparation of local
news and commercials, introductions and special news
features for radio and television.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (2–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration,
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit.
Courses in Mass Communication (MSCM)
Lower Division Courses
100 Introduction to Mass Media (4)
Introduction to book, newspaper and magazine publishing,
motion pictures, broadcasting, and new information
technologies examined in terms of communication theory and
as economic, political, and social institutions. CAN JOUR 4
Upper Division Courses
390 Technology and Human Interaction (4)
(also listed as COMM 390)
Prerequisite: TVF 220 or COMM 150. Comparison of the
mass media with other forms of human interaction with
attention given to the interactive role and effect of these human
communication processes.
Courses in Communication (COMM)
Subcollegiate Courses
094 Mainstream American Dialect (4)
Sounds, intonation, and rhythm of mainstream American
dialect to modify student’s own accent and pronunciation.
(Limited to students whose dialects are not standard American
English.) Graded CR/NC. No credit toward baccalaureate.
Lower Division Courses
130 Introduction to Human Communication (4)
Overview of human communication across contexts.
Introduction to Communication as a discipline; survey of areas
and methods comprising the field.
150 Oral Communication (4)
Introduction to effective oral communication through study and
experience in analysis, synthesis, and presentation of
informative and persuasive discourse in a public speaking
forum. CAN SPCH 4 GE A2
COMM 150 is prerequisite to all Communication major courses with
numbers 300 and higher.
151 Speech Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (1)
Review of theory and practice of public speaking for classroom
teachers. Workshop and assessment of speaking skills. Open
only to students currently or previously enrolled in EDCI 300.
Graded CR/NC.
176 Argumentation (4)
Principles of argumentation: reasoned discourse, methods of
logical analysis and reflective thinking, practical application
through adaptation of materials to audience situations,
argumentative speech, kinds and forms of debate about
current issues. CAN SPCH 6 GE A3
230 Communication Strategies in Conflict Management (4)
This course examines the communication theories and
strategies underlying the nature of conflict in contemporary
society. Provides students with the necessary skills to
effectively manage conflict. GE E
267 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (4)
Study of communicative dimensions of literature through
analysis and performance.
324 / Communication Studies
268 Group Performance Practicum (2)
Lecture-workshop in ensemble performance of literature.
Techniques of chamber theatre, reader's theatre, story theatre
production and script adaptation. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units.
275 Interpersonal Communication (4)
Introductory study of interpersonal communication; verbal and
nonverbal communication in face-to-face interaction; how
individuals assume roles as message senders, receivers;
interpersonal perception and adaptation; barriers to
interpersonal communication.
276 Argumentation and Reasoned Advocacy (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 150 and COMM 176. Principles of
reasoned advocacy: practical application of argumentation
through creation and adaptation of reasoned appeals to
audience situations.
277 Forensics (2)
Introductory workshop in intercollegiate forensic activities. May
be repeated to maximum of 12 units. Graded CR/NC.
278 Problem Solving through Group Discussion (4)
Principles of decision-making and interaction in group
communication situations, development of discussion,
participation, and leadership skills for business, school, and
community.
290 Mediated Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 130 or permission of instructor.
Introduction to mediated communication technologies,
including internet, databases, and emerging technologies.
Emphasis on critical, analytical assessment of technologies’
effects on intercultural, public and interpersonal communication
Upper Division Courses
300 Applied Writing in Communication Studies (4)
(also listed as TVF 300)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR); for Broadcasting
majors, TVF 224; upper division standing. Writing practicum in
historical, critical, and empirical approaches to communication
and media studies; emphasizing language usage in
description, exposition, narration, and persuasion; techniques
include observation, editing, and criticism.
330 Organizational Studies (4)
Analysis of organizational communication; classical and
contemporary theories, practices, and processes in
organizational communication. Major communication themes,
metaphors, and issues of the contemporary workplace. May
include service learning option.
340 Interviewing (4)
Dyadic communication in formal and informal settings.
Understanding of informative, persuasive, medical, journalistic,
legal, and employment interviews.
342 Rights and Justice in Communication and Politics (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Freedom of communication, political
rights, diversity, and justice. The evolution of these rights in
the United States; analysis of contemporary problems, global
implications, and potential solutions in our multicultural world.
GE Theme H
367 Performance Studies (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 267 or 277 or 377 or permission of
instructor. Performance as a paradigm for understanding text
and behavior. Analysis and performance of literature, cultural
performance, and performance art included with emphasis on
in-class performance and fieldwork.
370 Business and Professional Communications (4)
Study and application of theories of communication in business
contexts and situations. Topics include: dyadic, group,
organizational, public, and mediated communication
interactions, interviews, and presentations.
371 Persuasive Communication (4)
Study and application of rhetorical and social-psychological
principles of persuasion. Consideration of attitude change
models and behavioral studies of variables affecting
persuasion. Opportunity for preparation and criticism of
persuasive discourse.
372 Media, Communication and the Environment (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block D. The global environment as
represented in mass media and communication; the interaction
of the individual and the popular press, public communication,
and film; effectiveness of public environmental communication
campaign.
377 Advanced Forensics (2)
Prerequisite: COMM 277 Faculty supervised workshop
preparing for University-sponsored speech activities, including
speech and debate tournaments. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units.
380 Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 150. Introduction to the study of rhetoric
and rhetorical theory. Study of the nature, function and scope
of rhetoric emphasized.
385 Sex and Gender in Language and Literature (4)
(also listed as ENGL 385)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Analysis of concepts of sex, gender as
experienced in language and literature. Comparative language
behavior of women and men as revealed in research on
communication and in representative literary works, both
classical and modern. GE Theme C
389 Intercultural Communication in the Urban
Environment (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Processes, problem of intercultural
communication in multi-cultural, multiethnic urban
environments. Focus on comparative cultural analyses, impact
of social, gender, political, economic, interpersonal forces on
intercultural interaction in urban life. GE Theme D
390 Technology and Human Interaction (4)
(also listed as MSCM 390)
Prerequisite: COMM 290 or TVF 220 or permission of
instructor. Comparison of new communication technologies
with other forms of interaction. Attention given to interactive
roles and effects of technologies on interpersonal, public, and
intercultural communication.
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395 Sociocultural Impact of Globalization for the
Developing World (4) (Also listed as LBS 395)
Prerequisites: Completion of the lower division GE Basic
Subjects and at least one course each from Blocks B, C, and
D. Critical examination oh globalization and its economic,
political, and sociocultural challenges for the developing world.
Emphasis on globalizing institutions, transborder flows,
international communication, social change, and cultural
identity. GE Theme E
396 Publicity and Promotions (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 300 or equivalent. Methods, planning
and tools used in developing company, community and
institutional public relations programs. Focuses on publicity
and promotional techniques, media relations, copy preparation,
news releases, and publications.
400-Level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by
department and approval of a graduate adviser: COMM 431, 499
420 Human Side of Computers and Information
Technology (4)
Computers and information technology studied as part of the
larger culture through critical analyses and focus on the human
communications, aesthetic, ethical, pedagogical, social,
cultural, cognitive, educational, policy and historical issues
involved. (Cross-listed with EDIT 420)
430 Dynamics of Organizational Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 330. How global competition, social
phenomena, new philosophies, new technologies, and
metaphors for looking at organizations shape the dynamic
landscape of organizations and affect the way people
communicate and conduct business.
431 Internship in Organizational Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 430. Opportunity to study and participate
in communication processes of selected local organizations
under academic supervision; emphasis on student intern’s
ability to diagnose and solve organizational communication
problems. May be repeated once for credit.
435 Communication and Leadership (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 330 or permission of instructor. Review
theories of communication leadership. Emphasis on the study
of communication skills central to performing successfully as a
leader in a variety of organizational contexts.
436 Communication and the Diffusion of Innovation (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 330 or permission of instructor. Study of
the relationship between communication and the process
through which innovations (new ideas, technologies,
ideologies, products or services) spread through society and
affect people over time.
440 Relational Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 275. Analysis of current theory and
research on communication in intimate and personal
relationships; how individuals develop and maintain
relationships; how gender, culture and social context affect
communication in interpersonal interactions.
450 Communication Theory (4)
Survey and analysis of behaviorally oriented theories and their
variables in the communication process.
452 Theory Construction (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 450, 477, 478 or senior standing. Senior
capstone experience. Examination of the theoretical concepts
and perspectives relevant to studying and conducting research
in rhetoric and communication theory. Social scientific and
humanities perspectives emphasized.
454 Selected Studies in Communication (1–4)
Prerequisites: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific prerequisites. Intensive study of selected topics in
communication. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for
credit as subject matter changes.
459 Intercultural Business Communication (4)
(also listed under MKT 459)
Prerequisite: MGMT 301 or COMM 300. Analytical approach
to understanding cultures in order to do business effectively.
Steps in achieving intercultural communication competence,
framework for understanding cultures, nonverbal
communication, document organization from cultural priorities,
and negotiation.
462 Nonverbal Communication (4)
Body motion, eye and facial behavior, paralanguage, touch,
proxemics, physical characteristics, artifacts and environmental
factors as they affect communicative exchanges.
463 Language and Communication Behavior (4)
Nature, origin, and use of speech and language in social,
cultural, symbolic, and functional contexts; investigation and
analysis of discourse and behavioral effects; significance of
communication competence.
467 Theory and Method in Performance Studies (4)
(also listed as TAD 467)
Prerequisite: Upper division course in COMM, TA or DANC.
Introduction to major theoretical perspectives in performance
studies and to key methodologies for investigating
performance in/as culture. Central concepts include social
drama and performance ethnography.
468 Performance and Social Change (4)
(also listed as TAD 468)
Prerequisite: COMM 367 or 467 or upper division theory
course in TA, DANC or rhetoric. Aesthetic, pedagogical
underpinnings of performance and social change.
Relationships between performance and liberation in avant
garde works and across cultures. Theoretical and pragmatic
concerns as these emerge in production.
470 Theories of Rhetoric: Survey and Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Principal theories of
rhetoric from classical Greece to the modern period; historical
perspectives on communication and social influence; impact of
changing political, psychological, sociological, and
technological contexts.
471 Rhetoric and Religion (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 380 or permission of instructor.
Relationship between rhetoric and religion in traditional and
contemporary rhetorical theory. Course evaluates rhetorical
and public discourse dealing with religion, and religious
discourse dealing with rhetoric.
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472 Studies in Literature of International Public
Discourse (4)
Prerequisite: One COMM course. Analysis and evaluation of
international rhetoric and communication; some attention to
great international speakers and speeches; emphasizes
communication in contemporary social, political, and cultural
movements and campaigns.
473 Rhetoric and Social Controversy (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 380 or permission of instructor. Analysis
of rhetorical problems associated with social controversies.
The nature, forms, stages and roles of social controversies are
examined through the study of rhetorical public discourse in
the political process.
473A Studies in Literature of American Public Discourse
to 1860 (4)
Prerequisite: One COMM course. Analysis and evaluation of
American rhetoric and communication; some attention to great
speakers and speeches; emphasizes communication in social,
political, and cultural movements and campaigns, colonial
times to 1860.
473B Studies in Literature of American Public Discourse:
1860–Present (4)
Prerequisite: One COMM course. Analysis and evaluation of
American rhetoric and communication; some attention to great
speakers and speeches; emphasizes communication in social,
political, and cultural movements and campaigns, 1860 to
present.
474 Studies in National and International Public
Discourse (4)
Prerequisite: One COMM course. Analysis and evaluation of
national and/or international discursive rhetoric; some focus on
great speeches and speakers; emphasizes diversity of
communicative expression in social, political, and cultural
movements and campaigns.
475 Feminism and Communication (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 330, COMM 367 or permission of
instructor. Survey of critical perspectives on gender in
communication. Particular attention is paid to social
construction of gender and sexuality.
477 Qualitative Methods in Communication (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 380 or 330 or 367. Survey of qualitative
communication research methods; critical analysis of
representative studies; research proposal writing for qualitative
projects. May include service learning (optional).
478 Group Communication: Dynamics of Leadership and
Participation (4)
Prerequisite: A course in group discussion. Advanced study
of communication processes in small groups and effects of
leadership and participation; development of communication
sensitivity.
479 Sex Roles in Communication (4)
Sex as a variable influencing human communication in dyads,
small groups, organizations, families; speaker-audience
interaction; male-female differences in use of language, and
nonverbal behavior.
482 Rhetorical Theory: Contemporary Developments (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 470. Survey of contemporary theories of
rhetoric and communication.
483 Campaign Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 380 or permission of instructor. Variable
content course focusing on contemporary campaigns.
Strategies of communication in American political campaigns
including public discourse and media coverage. May be
repeated to 8 units as content changes.
484 Political Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 380 or permission of the instructor.
Analysis and evaluation of political communication from the
perspectives of contemporary rhetorical theory and cultural
theory. Political communication theorized through the analysis
of case studies.
485 Rhetorical Criticism (4)
Prerequisite: One COMM course. Nature and function of
rhetorical criticism; survey of approaches, theories, and
systems of rhetorical analysis from classical to contemporary.
Practice in critical appraisal of various types of
communication.
486 Communication and Cultural Studies (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division course in Communication Studies.
Survey of history, primary texts, and representative studies in
cultural studies. Emphasis on cultural studies of media,
technology, and communication.
487 Proseminar: Experimental Research in Speech (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Introduction to
methodology of experimental research and critical analysis of
representative studies in speech.
489 Intercultural Communication (4)
Description and analysis of cultural influences on human
communication acts; codes and paralinguistic elements; focus
on communication between cultures in an urban setting.
490 Studies in Children’s Speech Arts (4)
Theory and criticism of creative dramatics, choric interpretation
and storytelling.
491 Instructional Theories in Communication (4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing, 20 units of upper division
COMM courses. Principles of communication in educational
settings, literary study, survey, critical review, and application
of contemporary theories and trends in instructional
communication.
492 Communication Training in Organizations (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 330 or permission of instructor. Study of
communication training and development process.
Application of organizational communication theories through
organizational assessment, creation of training objectives and
evaluation of training programs.
494 Communication Behavior in Childhood (4)
(also listed as CHDV 492)
Prerequisites: Completion of CHDV 200 with a grade of C or
better, or by consent of instructor. Oral language and
communicative behavior in children; studies in speech and
language experiences basic to development of communication
skills competence.
497 Managing Problems in Public Relations (4)
Advanced study of public relations issues, with emphasis on
contemporary problems faced by business organizations and
other institutions. Analysis of case studies in public relation
problems and crisis management.
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498 Research Project in Communication (4)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
Independent research project designed and executed by
students in consultation with faculty sponsor. Final report
made available to Communication area faculty.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and final report submitted.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit.
List of Courses - Graduate Level
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses
Courses in Communication (COMS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by
department and approval of a graduate adviser: COMM 431, 499
500 Graduate Scholarship in Communication Studies (4)
Seminar examining current foci in the fields of
Communication Studies. Designed to investigate directions
or advanced inquiry within the discipline.
501 Seminar: Research Methods in Telecommunications
and Film (4)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: COMS 500. Investigation of
conceptual and procedural aspects of quantitative and
qualitative research techniques relevant to the advanced
study of mass media.
505 Seminar: Critical Approaches to Television and
Film (4)
Prerequisite: COMS 501. Survey and examination of critical
approaches to television and film including semiotics,
deconstruction, structuralism, poststructuralism, feminism,
psychoanalytic criticism, reception theory, queer theory,
Marxist criticism, postmodernism, and postcolonial criticism.
506 Seminar: Television Programming (4)
Prerequisite: COMS 501. Examination of the
representational practices of American commercial television
and the economic imperatives that drive those practices and
their ideological implications.
507 Seminar: Post World War II Film and Television
History (4)
Prerequisite: COMS 501. Variable topic seminar on seminal
issues in film and television history since World War II. May
be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
510 Seminar: Narrative Studies in Film and Television (4)
Prerequisites: COMS 501, COMS 505. Examination of
theories, structures, and procedures of narrative in film and
television.
515 Seminar: Media, Culture and Society (4)
Prerequisites: COMS 501, COMS 505. In-depth study of
select “media events” with an emphasis on their impacts in
the formation, regulation, and contestation of public opinion.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
520 Seminar: Documentary Film and Television (4)
Prerequisite: COMS 500. Examination of the theory and
practice of documentary as narrative, information, education,
catalyst for social maintenance and change.
530 Seminar: Organizational Communication (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 430, 450, 463, or 478. Contemporary
theoretical and methodological issues or constructs in
organizational communication. May be repeated to maximum
of 8 units with adviser approval.
540 Seminar: Interpersonal Communication (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 450, 478, or 487. Contemporary
theoretical and methodological issues and constructs in
interpersonal communication. May be repeated to maximum
of 8 units with adviser approval.
550 Seminar: Communication Theory (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 450 or 487. Examination of theoretical
perspectives, principles of theory building, and new
developments in communication research. May be repeated
to maximum of 8 units with adviser approval.
554 Selected Topics in Communication Studies (1-4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes.
Intensive study of selected topics in communication studies.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
555 Seminar: History of Communication in America (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Historical movements,
contemporary theories, and development of communication
as a discipline of study; examination of significant literature,
scholars, and leaders in the field. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units with adviser approval.
560 Seminar: Language and Communication
Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 450, 463, or 494. Contemporary
theories, research perspectives, and subject areas in
language and communication behavior. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units with adviser approval.
562 Seminar: Theories of Mass Media (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 450 or
470 or 482. Research and
theory in mass media since television; analysis of media
situations, messages and ideological effects. May be
repeated once with adviser approval.
563 Seminar: Non-Fiction Writing (4)
The study and practice of nonfiction film treatment and script
writing. Discussion of career planning for nonfiction writers.
May be repeated once for credit with adviser approval.
564 Seminar: Adaptation (4)
Prerequisite: COMS 510. Examination of the process of
screen and television adaptation. Study of theories of the
cinematic and televisual as pertaining to translations of
literary and theatrical narrative, character, and space.
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565 Seminar: Feature Film Writing (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 465; COMS 510. The study and practice
of feature film writing using close readings of professional
and student screenplays. Discussion of screenwriting career
planning. May be repeated once for credit with adviser
approval.
566 Seminar: Narrative Television Writing (4)
Prerequisites: TVF 465; COMS 510. The study and practice
of television writing using close readings of professional and
student teleplays. Discussion of television screenwriting and
career planning. May be repeated once for credit with
adviser approval.
567 Seminar: Theories of Oral Interpretation (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 367. Analysis of main theories of art of
interpretation, with special emphasis on their bearing on
contemporary theory and practice. May be repeated once for
credit with adviser approval.
572 Seminar: International Public Discourse (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 472, 485. Intensive study of major
international orators, their ideas, style, rhetorical strategies
and roles in social and aesthetic movements and in world
history. May be repeated once for credit with adviser
approval.
573 Seminar: American Public Address (4)
Prerequisites: COMM 473A or 473B; 485. Examination and
analysis of speeches and debates about selected major
issues in American affairs. May be repeated once for credit
with adviser approval.
576 Seminar: Argumentation, Discussion, and
Debate (4)
Prerequisite: One upper division course in rhetorical theory.
Analysis of significant literature, major trends, and theories of
argumentation, discussion, and debate; intensive study of
relationship of those areas to each other. May be repeated
once for credit with adviser approval.
580 Seminar: Rhetorical Theory (4)
Prerequisite: At least one upper division course in rhetoric.
Selected studies in philosophy of speech rhetoric and
influence of rhetoric on historic and contemporary
movements. May be repeated once for credit with adviser
approval.
589 Seminar: Intercultural Communication (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 489. Contemporary theories, research
perspectives and significant cultural influences relating to
communication between cultures. May be repeated once for
credit with adviser approval.
590 Capstone Research Seminar (4)
Prerequisites: COMS 500 and 12 units of 500-level seminar
credit. Culminating experience for advanced students
preparing to present research projects in their areas of
specialization. Intensive conference and thesis preparation;
culminating research experience for students choosing the
comprehensive exam option.
595 Graduate Performance (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser. Demonstration of
graduate-level proficiency in a major performance situation:
research or analytical written project directly related to
performance. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements
for the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in the field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
599S Script Thesis (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, department approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research and writing resulting in an
original screen or teleplay and analytical report. Oral
examination on script and report required. May be repeated
to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Computer Science
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A322
Phone: (323) 343-6690
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/cs
With recent, rapid advances in computer hardware and computer software technology, computer science has become one of the
most exciting and dynamic fields of study and research. Careers in computer science offer infinite opportunities, since almost any
conceivable modern device or business transaction uses computers and computer languages. The job market is strong for workers
who have specialties in areas such as computer networks, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, database systems, and
distributed systems. The Department of Computer Science offers an undergraduate program of study leading to a Bachelor of
Science degree in Computer Science and a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science. The degree
program allows preparation for graduate study and professional careers involving the design of computer systems and their
application to science and industry. Students may also minor in computer science to enhance skills that will complement their future
careers. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop
interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Russell J. Abbott, Vladimir N. Akis, Raj S. Pamula (Chair), Behzad Parviz.
Associate Professor: Jiang Guo.
Assistant Professors: Valentino Crespi, Huiping Guo, Eun-Young Elaine Kang, Chengyu Sun.
Emeriti: Donald I. Kiel.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Science
The objective of the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Science is to prepare qualified students for careers involving
the design of computer systems and their applications to
science and industry. The program provides an excellent
foundation in all core areas of computer science with the
opportunity to choose electives in a variety of specialized
fields. A total of 189 units are required for the degree,
including 119 units in the major. (See the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information chapter, especially the General
Education section for information on requirements beyond
those in the major.)
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer Science is 189 units, of which 119 units
are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (119 units)
A grade of “C” or better is required for all
prerequisite courses.
Lower Division Required Courses (60 units)
CS 120 Introduction to Website Development (3)
CS 122 Using Relational Databases and SQL (3)
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (5)
CS 202 Introduction to Object Oriented
Programming (5)
CS 203 Programming with Data Structures (5)
CS 245 Using Operating Systems and
Networks for Programmers (3)
MATH 270 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
MATH 206–208 Calculus I–III (4,4,4)
MATH 248 Discrete Mathematics (4)
MATH 255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
PHYS 101–103 General Physics (4,4,4)
Upper Division Required Courses (35 units)
CS 301 Computer Ethics in the Information Age (1)
CS 312 Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
CS 320 Web and Internet Programming (3)
CS 386 Introduction to Automata Theory (4)
CS 437 Software Engineering (5)
CS 440 Introduction to Operating Systems (4)
EE 444 Computer Architecture (4)
CS 490 Computer Science Recapitulation (2)
CS 491AB Software Design Laboratory (2,2)
Select two courses from the following for a total of 4 units:
CS 332C Object Oriented Programming with C++ (2)
CS 332F Functional Programming (2)
CS 332L Logic Programming (2)
Electives (24 units)
Select 24 units upper division computer science courses.
Courses outside Computer Science may be substituted only
with prior approval of the Computer Science undergraduate
adviser.
Minor in Computer Science
A Computer Science minor, available for students majoring in
other fields, consists of 25 units; 12 are upper division.
Students majoring in fields that require the same courses as
those required for the minor in Computer Science must take
only those courses in the minor program that are not
incorporated into their major.
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Requirements for the Minor (25 units)
Required Courses (17 units)
CS 120 Introduction to Website Development (3)
CS 122 Using Relational Databases and SQL (3)
CS 242 C Programming (4)
CS 245 Using Operating Systems and
Networks for Programmers (3)
CS 342 Object Oriented Programming Using C++ (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units of upper division computer science courses.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
The Master of Science in Computer
Science
The Master of Science degree in Computer Science prepares
students to work at advanced levels in industry, business or
government, further graduate work, or to teach at the
community college. Students are able to tailor their program
to fit career interests and goals.
Admission to the Program
Applicants who hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree
from a regionally accredited four-year institution must apply
to the University. Applicants who meet all the University
requirements are admitted to postbaccalaureate unclassified
standing. No more than 13-quarter units of acceptable course
work completed before approval by the department's
graduate adviser and college graduate dean may be included
on the master's program. Students should contact the
Computer Science Department to request to change their
classification to conditionally classified standing and to obtain
a list of courses that need to be taken to advance to
classified standing. Students will be advanced to classified
standing based on the recommendation from the
department's graduate adviser and approval of the college
graduate dean once the following requirements are met:
• Students must complete all lower and upper division
core
courses or equivalents as required by the Computer
Science Department at Cal State L.A.
• Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better at
CSULA.
• Students must fill out a master's degree program.
Students with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science
who meet the conditions for classified standing may be
advanced to classified standing immediately upon filling out a
master's degree program in consultation with the
department's graduate adviser.
On attaining classified graduate standing, students must
complete all the requirements for the MS degree in Computer
Science.
Requirements for the Program (45units)
The proposed MSCS degree requires completion of 45 units
as described in (I) through (IV) below. At least 36 of the 45
units must begin after the student has been admitted to the
master's degree program.
(I) Core (12 units)
CS 512 Analysis and Design of Algorithms (4 units)
CS 537 Advanced Software Engineering (4 units)
CS 590 Advanced Software Architecture (4 units)
(II) Three 500-level courses from one of the following
three concentrations (12 units)
Prior consent of the graduate adviser is required.
a. Application Software:
CS 520 Web Programming (4)
CS 522 Advanced Database Systems (4)
CS 540 Advanced Topics in Operating Systems (4)
CS 550 Advanced Computer Graphics (4)
CS 560 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
(4)
CS 570 Networks and Distributed Processing (4)
CS 575 Human Issues in Computing (4)
b. System Software:
CS 540 Advanced Topics in Operating Systems (4)
CS 565 Reliable Computing (4)
CS 570 Networks and Distributed Processing (4)
CS 580 Computer Systems Security (4)
CS 588 Languages and Translators (4)
c. Computer Theory:
CS 522 Advanced Database Systems (4)
CS 560 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
(4)
CS 565 Reliable Computing (4)
CS 586 Theory of Computing (4)
CS 588 Languages and Translators (4)
(III) Four Elective courses (16 units)
Choose four other CS 400/500 level courses with the prior
approval of the adviser.
(IV) Culminating Experience:
Thesis/Project CS 599AB (5 units)
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List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Computer Science (CS)
Lower Division Courses
101 Introduction to Higher Education for Computer
Science Majors (2)
Exploration of skills and resources that will help students to
obtain a baccalaureate degree in the Department of computer
Science. This course must be taken once during the first two
quarters at Cal State L.A.. Graded CR/NC. NIS Account
Required.
120 Introduction to Website Development (3)
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy. Development of client-side
web pages using hypertext markup language ([d][x]html),
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Javascript, and computer
animation software. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Graded ABC/NC.
122 Using Relational Databases and SQL (3)
Prerequisite: Computer literacy. An introduction to relational
databases and the SQL query language. Database modeling
as collection of objects and their relationships; Entity-
relationship model. SQL as a query language. Grouping and
other advanced queries. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Graded ABC/ NC.
160 Introduction to Computers (3)
Prerequisite: GE mathematics requirement. History of
computers; hardware, software including data base systems,
word processors, spreadsheets, programming languages;
social and ethical implications. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3
hours. Offered CR/NC only.
190 BASIC Programming (2)
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra. Introduction
to computer programming using BASIC language.
Applications will assume a minimal mathematics background.
Does not fulfill mathematics major requirement. Lecture 1
hour, laboratory 3 hours.
201 Introduction to Programming (5)
Prerequisite: MATH 103 or consent of the instructor. Algorithm
development for structured programming; designing, coding,
debugging, and documenting programs. Laboratory activities
on problem analysis and software development. Lecture 4
hours, laboratory 3 hours. Graded ABC/ NC
202 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (5)
Prerequisite: CS 201, recommended: MATH 206. Algorithm
development for Object Oriented Programming; designing,
coding, and documenting programs. Laboratory activities on
problem analysis and software development. Lecture 4 hours,
laboratory 3 hours. Graded ABC/NC
203 Programming with Data Structures (5)
Prerequisite: CS 202, recommended: MATH 207, MATH 248.
Advanced programming techniques; elementary data
structures such as dynamic arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues,
and trees, sorting and searching algorithms. Laboratory
activities on problem analysis and software development.
(Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Graded ABC/ NC
242 C Programming (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 or consent of the instructor.
Introduction to program design and problem solving using the
C programming language. Programming topics include control
structures, functions, arrays, pointers, and file I/O.
245 Using Operating Systems and Networks for
Programmers (3)
Prerequisite: CS202. Essential information about operating
systems and computer networks for programmers. Topics
include: the Windows operating system; Unix/Linux and their
shell language(s), and wide area and local area networks.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Graded ABC/NC
290 Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (2)
Prerequisite: MATH 206. Elementary computer programming
using FORTRAN language. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3
hours. No credit toward Computer Science major.
Upper Division Courses
301 Computer Ethics in the Information Age (1)
Prerequisite: CS 203. Responsibilities of computer scientists
as influenced by growth in computer use and networks.
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities; Intellectual Property;
Piracy, Hacking, Viruses, Liability, Privacy, Crime, and Civil
liberties. Graded ABC/ NC.
312 Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
Prerequisites: CS 203, MATH 208, MATH 248. Methods for the
design and analysis of correct and efficient computer
algorithms and advanced data structures. Applications to
classical problems of searching, sorting, graph optimization
and combinatorial optimization.
320 Web and Internet Programming (3)
Prerequisites: CS120, CS 122, CS 203. Server-side internet
programming. Development of full-fledged Internet enterprise
services and applications. Laboratory activities on application
development (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours).
332C Object-Oriented Programming with C++. (2)
Prerequisite: CS 203. Breadth and depth of C++ programming
concepts; control statements, functions, pointers, classes,
application development using the object-oriented paradigm.
Advanced topics such as I/0, templates, exception handling,
Standard Template Library (STL).
332F Functional Programming (2)
Prerequisite: CS 203. Programming in functional
nonprocedural programming language such as Haskell.
Programming in a language (a) in which functions are values,
(b) without assignments, (c) with very strong typing, (d) with
lazy evaluation, and with other features common to the
functional programming paradigm.
332L Logic Programming (2)
Prerequisite: CS 203. Programming in a non-procedural logic
programming language such as Prolog. Programming in a
language that supports unification and backtracking and in
which the execution of a program is the search for values that
satisfy a declarative specification.
340 Assembly Language and Systems Programming (4)
Prerequisite: CS 245. Assembly language; addressing
techniques; subroutines; macros; system input/output;
interrupts and traps; assemblers; linkers; loaders;
macroprocessors.
342 Object Oriented Programming Using C++ (4)
Prerequisite: CS 242. Concepts and techniques of object-
oriented programming; structured design and modular
construction; use of C to demonstrate structured programming;
use of C++ to demonstrate fundamentals of object-oriented
programming.
334 Computer Science
345 UNIX and Shell Programming (4)
Prerequisites: CS 203. A theoretical and practical study of the
UNIX operating system and shell programming. Topics: Shell
commands and utilities, UNIX file system, UNIX shells, UNIX \
graphical user interfaces, and shell programming.
350 Foundations of Computer Graphics (5)
Prerequisites: CS 203, MATH 208, and MATH 255.
Programming in an object oriented graphics environment
implementing primitive operations in two and three dimensions.
Emphasis on image modeling using affine transformations,
polygonal meshes and other topics. Laboratory activities;
lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
370 Parallel and Distributed Programming (4)
Prerequisites: CS 203, CS 245. Parallel programming
techniques; abstract models of hardware and operating
systems to support parallel programs.
386 Introduction to Automata Theory (4)
Prerequisites: CS 202 and MATH 248. Formal approach to
automata theory; finite state machines, regular expressions,
regular languages. Develops mathematical foundation for
computer science.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4)
Prerequisites: Courses appropriate to the work experience:
approval by major department Computer Science coordinator.
Integration of work experience with academic program,
individually planned through coordinator. Minimum of 10 hours
per week required for each unit. May be repeated to maximum
of 12 units.
420 Web Applications Architecture (4 units)
Prerequisite: CS320. Covers architectural considerations,
design patterns, and implementation techniques in the
development of enterprise web applications, as well as
technologies that address productivity, stability, flexibility,
scalability, and security.
422 Principles of Data Base Systems (4)
Prerequisites: CS 122, and 312. Normal forms, database
system architecture, query optimization, file structures,
transaction management, data warehouses, object-oriented
databases, databases for e-commerce.
437 Software Engineering (5)
Prerequisites: CS 312 and completion of the GWAR.
Methodologies and tools for the specification, design,
development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of software
systems. Ethical issues in software development. Laboratory
activities on team interactions, problem analysis and software
development. This course satisfies the upper division writing
requirement. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
440 Introduction to Operating Systems (4)
Prerequisites: CS 245, 312. Resource, memory and process
management; concurrent processing; networking and
distributed systems.
447 Computer Networks (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 270, CS 440. Overview of principles and
concepts in computer networks and distributed systems;
network structures, topology, architecture, and related
software.
450 Computer Graphics (4)
Prerequisites: CS 312, CS 350. An advanced course in
computer graphics with emphasis on rendering. Polygonal
meshes, bezier curves and surfaces, line and back face
removal, shading, lighting, and texture algorithms.
451 Multimedia Software Systems (4)
Perquisite: CS312 or CS 342. Introduction to multimedia
information and processing. Topics: basic signal processing,
color, space, formations of image, video, and audio data.
Current standards and the state-of-the-art techniques for
multimedia systems. Lecture 4 hours.
454 Topics in Advanced Computer Science (1–4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in computer science, as announced
in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 20
units of credit as topic changes.
460 Artificial Intelligence (4)
Prerequisite: CS 312. Knowledge representation; problem
solving strategies and search algorithms; applications from
such areas as theorem proving, expert systems, natural
language processing, robotics, and pattern recognition.
461 Machine Learning (4)
Prerequisite: CS 312. Means that enable computers to
perform tasks for which they were not explicitly programmed;
learning paradigms include inductive generalization for
examples, genetic algorithms, and connectionist systems such
as neural nets.
480 Cryptography and Information Security (4)
Prerequisites: CS 245 and CS 312. This course covers both
principles and practice of cryptography and information
security. Topics covered include basic concepts of cryptology,
classical ciphers, modern symmetric ciphers (DES, IDEA,
RC5), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), public key
cryptography, data integrity and digital signature schemes.
481 Computer and Network Security (4)
Prerequisite: CS447. This course exposes students to various
techniques related to defending your computers and networks.
Topics covered include Denial-Of-Service attacks, packet
analyzers, host-based intrusion detection and honeypots etc.
486 Computability and Intractability (4)
Prerequisite: CS 386. Theory of Computing; nondeterminisms,
decidability and unsolvable problems; NP completeness and
intractable computations.
488 Compilers (4)
Prerequisites: CS 312, 332, 386. Compiler construction;
lexical analysis, including regular languages and finite-state
acceptors; syntactic analysis, including parsing techniques
and grammars; code generation and optimization.
490 Computer Science Recapitulation (2)
Prerequisite/corequisites: MATH 270, CS 386, 437, 440, EE
444. A recapitulation of the primary concepts of Computer
Science in preparation for the Major Field Achievement Test.
491A Software Design Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: CS 312, 320, 332, 386, and senior standing.
Approaches to software design, including Design Patterns and
other strategies for designing software systems. Each student
will propose a substantial, individual software project, resulting
in a preliminary report and project presentation. (Laboratory 6
hours). Graded ABC/NC
491B Software Design Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: 491A. Software design, including Design Patterns
and other strategies for designing software systems. Each
student will complete the project initiated in CS491A resulting
in a formal report and project presentation. (Laboratory 6
hours). Graded ABC/NC
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499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit.
List of Courses - Graduate Level
512 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4)
Prerequisite: CS 312. Design of complex algorithms.
Algorithms for solving frequently occurring problems in
computer applications. Computationally intractable problems,
heuristics and partial solutions. Optimization techniques.
Analysis of algorithms for specific problems of interest.
520 Web Programming (4)
Prerequisite: CS 320. Current issues in web programming.
Topics include: semantic networks; architectures for web-
based applications; dynamic and evolutionary system
deployment.
522 Advanced Database Systems (4)
Prerequisites: CS 422, CS 491AB. Current topics in database
systems: distributed databases, transactions, and
concurrency control; nested and long-running transactions;
semantic and object-oriented data models; engineering
design databases; temporal, multi-media, and real-time
databases.
537 Advanced Software Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CS 437, CS 491AB. Managing software
development projects; the capability maturity models and
personal performance processes; software cost estimation;
risk management; extreme programming. Engineering
systems for survivability. Estimating system performance.
540 Advanced Topics in Operating Systems (4)
Prerequisite: CS 440. Asynchronous concurrent processes;
mutual exclusion and deadlocks; virtual storage organization
and management; multiprocessing; auxiliary storage
management; distributed operating systems; performance
measurement; operating systems security.
550 Advanced Computer Graphics (4)
Prerequisite: CS 450. Advance topics in computer graphics.
Surfaces, curves, and textures; illumination, shading,
shadows and transparency effects; ray tracing and other
rendering techniques; color models; animation; compression
techniques: fractals, JPEG, and MPEG.
560 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence (4)
Prerequisite: CS 460. Examination of a sub field within
artificial intelligence such as natural language processing,
expert systems, robotics, data mining, computer vision,
speech recognition, intelligent agents or others.
565 Reliable Computing (4)
Prerequisites: CS 312 and CS 386. Errors, faults, and
failures. Software and system safety. Reliability metrics:
mean time between failures. Techniques for fault tolerance:
redundancy and robustness. Fault detection, isolation,
correction, and recovery.
570 Networks and Distributed Processing (4)
Prerequisites: CS 370, CS 440, CS 447. Study of computer
network architecture and protocols. Routing, congestion and
flow control. Distributed algorithms, client-server models,
remote procedure calls, load balancing, and security.
Interprocess communication and protocols. Distributed
transaction processing.
575 Human Issues in Computing (4)
Prerequisites: CS 386, CS 491AB. Methods and techniques
for maximizing the usability of computer systems and
practices User centered design, designing for diverse users,
physiological, psychological, and sociological issues. Human
factors in software development.
580 Computer Systems Security (4)
Prerequisites: CS 437, CS 440 and CS 447. Security in
computer systems and networks. Encryption algorithms.
Authentication and key exchange protocols. Virus detection,
database security, and secure internet communication.
Security policies, trusted systems, and computer systems
certification.
586 Theory of Computing (4)
Prerequisite: CS 486. Mathematical models of computation.
Recursive function theory and primitive recursion.
Computability and logic. Church's Thesis, Wegner's
interaction machines, and quantum computation.
588 Languages and Translators (4)
Prerequisite: CS 488. Advanced programming language and
translator concepts. Language runtime systems such as the
Java virtual machine. Term rewriting systems and XSL,
Programming language semantics.
590 Advanced Software Architecture (4)
Prerequisite: CS 491AB. Design and development of large-
scale, typically distributed, often multi-language, software
systems. Integration of existing (legacy) systems. Multiple
architectural views and their representation and
documentation. Integrative and connective platforms,
standards, and technologies.
594 Graduate Seminar (4)
Prerequisite: instructor consent. Special course offering on
topics of current interest in computer science. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units on different topics.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: instructor consent. Independent investigation
and study of an advanced topic in computer science under
direct supervision of an instructor. May be repeated to
maximum of 4 units.
599A Thesis or Project (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 20 units of 500 level CS
courses and instructor consent to act as sponsor, department
approval of topic prior to registration. Research project
conducted in an area of advanced topics in computer science
under direct supervision of an instructor. This research
project shall be continued in CS 599B. Graded CR/NC.
599B Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: CS 599A, Instructor consent to act as sponsor,
completion of all other requirements for an MS degree in
Computer Science. Continuation of research project
conducted in CS 599A. Each student shall orally present
his/hers research result in a public forum. Graded CR/NC.
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School of f
Criminal Justice and
Criminalistics
College of Health and Human Services
SCHOOL OFFICE
Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center
Room # 244
Phone: (323) 343-4610
Joseph L. Peterson, Director
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/crim_jus/
Programs in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics are designed to prepare students for successful positions in law
enforcement, corrections, criminal justice planning and/or law, as well as for further study in graduate or professional schools in any
of these fields. The curriculum provides intensive study in the areas of criminal justice theory, research methodology and data
analysis, criminal law, organizational functioning, program planning and criminalistics. The program strives to promote
understanding of key criminal, legal, and scientific issues affecting contemporary urban society and respect for racial, ethnic,
cultural and gender diversity.
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, a
Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with options in Administration and Forensic Mental Health, and a Master of Science
degree in Criminalistics. The Criminalistics degree builds upon undergraduate preparation in the natural sciences. Also offered is
an undergraduate minor for students majoring in other fields.
The Faculty
Professors: Deborah R. Baskin, Denise Herz, Joseph L. Peterson (Director), Ira Sommers.
Associate Professor: Katherine Roberts.
Assistant Professors: Donald Johnson, Nancy Merritt.
Emeriti: Allen P. Bristow, William M. Cole, Harry Diamond, G. Douglas Gourley, Richard C. Grace, Robert H. Morneau, Jr.,
Nathaniel Trives.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is
designed to prepare individuals academically in the behavioral,
natural and social science perspectives, as well as for further
study in graduate or professional schools in any of these fields.
The program provides intensive study in areas of criminal
justice theory, research methodology and data analysis,
criminal law, organizational functioning, and program planning.
The program strives to promote understanding of key criminal
and legal issues of contemporary urban society and respect for
racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity. By incorporating a
multidisciplinary social, behavioral and natural science
approach to undergraduate study, the program provides two
important benefits for the student. First, it encourages the
development of an interrelated perspective with regard to the
study of criminal justice. This perspective facilitates a more
comprehensive focus on the connections among the
endeavors of crime prevention, law enforcement, adjudication,
and punishment. Secondly, the program is designed to
encourage the development of effective analytical and
problem-solving skills that will equip professionals with the
intellectual capacity necessary for a variety of positions in
criminal justice.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Criminal Justice is 180 units, of which 88 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Limitations on Transfer Credit
Students intending to transfer to Cal State L.A. from a
community college to continue work toward a Bachelor of
Science degree in Criminal Justice are advised to complete
general education requirements and any lower division core
courses equivalent to those in the Cal State L.A. curriculum
prior to transferring. Students are advised to contact the school
for information on transfer agreements between Cal State L.A.
and specific community colleges
Requirements for the Major (88 units)
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Criminal Justice, including a minimum of 88 units for
the major. The major consists of two options: The General
Option and The Law Enforcement Option. All students must
complete a required core of 20 quarter units in lower division
courses. The total upper division requirement includes 68
units; forty (40) units of upper division criminal justice courses
and twenty-eight (28) elective units within an option. See the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter for
details about the General Education and other requirements
that constitute the units outside the major.
All students must see a faculty adviser in the school before
beginning the program. Further, all students must receive
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approval from a faculty adviser before making any changes in
the major program. Students are strongly encouraged to meet
regularly with a school adviser concerning criminal justice
degree requirements. Students must earn a grade of "C" or
higher in all courses used to meet major curriculum
requirements. Major curriculum includes lower and upper
division criminal justice core courses as well as criminal justice
electives and directed electives in related fields. A total of two
repetitions of courses in the core will be allowed. Students
who receive two failing grades within the upper or lower
division core will be required to change their major.
Lower Division Required Core Courses (20 units)
CRIM 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice (4)
CRIM 126 Concepts of Criminal Law (4)
CRIM 201 Correctional Systems (4)
CRIM 202 Police Organization and Administration (4)
CRIM 203 Judicial Organization (4)
Upper Division Required Core Courses (40 units)
CRIM 301 Written Communication in Criminal
Justice (4)
CRIM 303 Theories and Perspectives in Criminal
Justice (4)
CRIM 309 Juvenile Justice (4)
CRIM 405 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (4)
CRIM 409 Forensic Science (4)
CRIM 428 Contemporary Criminal Procedures (4)
CRIM 430 Criminal Justice Research (4)
CRIM 431 Contemporary Police Practice and
Problems (4)
CRIM 483 Computer Techniques in Criminal Justice (4)
CRIM 492 Advanced Criminal Justice Theory
and Practice (4)
Options (28 units)
Select one from the following:
General Option
This option is designed for students who wish to develop a
broad knowledge of Criminal Justice or closely related
disciplines.
Selected electives (12 units)
Students must select 12 units from the following list of electives:
CRIM 304 Interface Between Criminal Justice
and the Community (4)
CRIM 305 Criminal Justice in the Courts (4)
CRIM 306 Crime Control Policy (4)
CRIM 307 Forensic Mental Health (4)
CRIM 308 White-Collar Crime (4)
CRIM 365 Personal Identification Systems (4)
CRIM 370 Women and Crime (4)
CRIM 395 Community Service in Criminal Justice (1-4)
CRIM 398 Cooperative Education in Criminal
Justice (1-4)
CRIM 406 Comparative Justice Systems (4)
CRIM 411 Interpretation of Evidence in the Courtroom
(4)
CRIM 412 Crime Scene Management (4)
CRIM 413 Sex Crimes and Physical Evidence (4)
CRIM 432 Mental Disorder, Substance Abuse and
Violence (4)
CRIM 450 Social Institutions and Crime (4)
CRIM 454 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (4)
CRIM 475 Struggle for Justice (4)
CRIM 491 Contemporary Studies in Criminal
Justice (1-8)
CRIM 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Directed Electives in Criminal Justice or Related
Fields (16 units)
With major adviser approval, students select 16 units of upper
division directed electives in Criminal Justice or related fields.
With adviser approval, a minor in a related field is acceptable
as directed electives provided the minor contains at least
sixteen (16) units of upper division curriculum. If the selected
minor contains less than sixteen (16) units of upper division
curriculum, the student will have to select additional upper
division units in Criminal Justice or related fields to meet the
sixteen-unit curriculum requirement.
Law Enforcement Option
This option is offered for individuals who wish to specialize in
Law Enforcement. Students who are planning to pursue a
career in law enforcement are strongly encouraged to pursue
this option.
Selected electives (28 units)
Students must select 28 units from the following list of
electives:
CRIM 306 Crime Control Policy (4)
CRIM 406 Comparative Justice Systems (4)
CRIM 442 Crime Mapping (4)
CRIM 445 Legal Issues for Police Officers (4)
CRIM 446 Community Policing and Problem Solving (4)
CRIM 447 Advanced Police Problem Solving (4)
CRIM 475 Struggle for Justice (4)
CRIM 491 Contemporary Studies in Criminal Justice (4)
Minor in Criminal Justice
The minor in Criminal Justice is designed for students majoring
in other fields who wish to prepare for careers relating to the
administration of criminal justice. A total of 32 units are
required.
Required for the Minor (32 units)
Lower Division Required Core Courses (16 units):
CRIM 101, 126, 201, 202
Upper Division Required Core Courses (16 units):
CRIM 303, 405, 428, 430
Law Enforcement Leadership Credit
Certificate Program
Program Description
The Law Enforcement Leadership Credit Certificate Program is
specifically designed to provide law enforcement personnel an
opportunity to increase their expertise in leadership. The
program uses a unique presentation model that is based on
adult experiential learning theory. In each course the
participants are required to continuously review concepts,
values and principles in various combinations of increasing
complexity. The courses enhance each participant's
understanding of the importance of personal, interpersonal and
organizational relationships, as well as the nature of human
behavior and police management. Concepts such as
responsibility, courage, leadership, organizational values,
integrity, organizational design and ethics are presented.
Admission Requirements
Admission is open to any officer or civilian employee of law
enforcement agencies in Southern California. Others may be
admitted with agency and the program coordinator's approval.
Students must complete a bachelor's degree and be accepted
into the graduate program at Cal State L.A following all the
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
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Program Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Deputy Leadership Institute, a
program offered jointly by the Los Angeles Sheriffs’
Department, the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics,
and the Office of Extended Education at Cal State L.A., or the
West Point Leadership Program, a program offered jointly by
the Los Angeles Police Department, the School of Criminal
Justice and Criminalistics, and the Office of Extended
Education at Cal State L.A
Program Requirements 16 units
CRIM 501 Seminar: Administration of Justice (4)
CRIM 506 Seminar: Comparative Criminal Justice
Administration (4)
CRIM 511 Principles of Research (4)
CRIM 530 Theories and Perspectives in Criminal
Justice (4)
Required courses for this certificate consist of 16-quarter units
of graduate courses in the School of Criminal Justice and
Criminalistics. This component requires the completion of all
prerequisites and successful admission into the graduate
program following all school, college and university criteria.
Upon completion of all required courses, students will be
awarded the Law Enforcement Leadership Credit Certificate.
Certificate Program
In addition, the school offers course work acceptable toward
fulfillment of requirements for the interdisciplinary credit
certificate in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence offered
by the College of Health and Human Services.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Two Master of Science degrees are offered by the School of
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics: Master of Science in
Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminalistics. The
program leading to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice
offers two options, one in Administration and one in Forensic
Mental Health. The program leading to the Master of Science
in Criminal Justice, Administration Option, addresses issues of
crime and criminal justice within a framework that emphasizes
theory and research with their implications for criminal justice
policy and practice. The Forensic Mental Health Option trains
students in the delivery of services to psychiatrically impaired
clients of the criminal justice systems. Both curricula are
grounded in the social, behavioral and natural sciences. The
Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide
the background necessary for administrative, practice, policy
and research positions in criminal justice. It also prepares
students for doctoral study in criminal justice and related fields.
The school recognizes the value of diverse methodological and
theoretical approaches and encourages their complementary
use and integration. The program leading to the Master of
Science degree in Criminalistics offers a specialization in the
application of science to the criminal justice process.
Admission to the Program
Students must complete a university application in order to be
admitted into a graduate studies program. In addition to
university requirements for admission to graduate study,
applicants must satisfy specific school requirements before
admission to either the criminalistics or criminal justice
graduate degree programs. Application forms to the school are
available on the school website and in the school office.
All applications must be received by February 1
st
of the
calendar year the applicant seeks to be admitted. New
criminalistics and criminal justice graduate students are
accepted only in the fall quarter of each academic year.
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be
submitted with the school application in addition to the
transcripts required by the Office of University Admission and
Outreach. Students must also arrange to take the Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) and to have their GRE scores sent
directly to the school by the Educational Testing Service. An
acceptable GRE score is required for consideration.
Additionally, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last
90 quarter units (or last 60 semester units) and 3.0 in the
undergraduate major are required for consideration.
Applications will not be considered until all of these conditions
are met.
Master of Science Degree in Criminalistics
The Criminalistics program is built on undergraduate
preparation in the natural and physical sciences and provides
advanced, discipline-specific knowledge. It includes practical
and technical training in crime laboratory skills, with special
emphasis on development of skilled experts able to function in
a variety of scientific disciplines.
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must hold a baccalaureate in a
natural or physical science. The Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) is required for admission to the master's program.
Prerequisites
The following courses or their equivalents may be taken
concurrently. These courses are not included in the 49 units
required for the masters degree.
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CRIM 365 Personal Identification Systems (4)
CRIM 405 Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (4)
CRIM 409 Forensic Science (4)
The following courses or their equivalents must have been
completed prior to admission to graduate study. These courses
are not included in the 49 units required for the master's
degree.
BIOL 100A Introductory Biology I (5)
BIOL 100B Introductory of Biology II (5)
BIOL 100C Introductory of Biology III (5)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 103 General Chemistry III (5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3,3,3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry (2,2)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
PHYS 212 Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics (5)
Requirements for the Degree (49 units)
A total of 49 units is required, with at least 25 in 500-level
courses.
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Required Courses (36 units)
CRIM 511 Principles of Research (4)
CRIM 550 Crime Scene Reconstruction (4)
CRIM 552 Trace Evidence Analysis (4)
CRIM 553 Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis (4)
CRIM 554 Analysis of Controlled Substance (4)
CRIM 557 Forensic Pathology (4)
CRIM 559 Forensic Microscopy (4)
CRIM 560 Forensic Toxicology (4)
CRIM 562 Courtroom and Legal Issues in Criminalistics
(4)
Electives (8 - 13 units)
With adviser approval, select 8-13 units in Criminal Justice or
related fields from the following.
ANTH 463 Forensic Anthropology (4)
BIOL 402 Electron Microscopy (4)
BIOL 408 Experimental Design and Advanced
Biometry (4)
BIOL 413 Molecular Diagnostics (4)*
BIOL 415 Population Genetics (4)*
BIOL 416 Molecular Genetics (4)*
BIOL 417 Gene Manipulation (4)*
BIOL 432 Fundamentals of Toxicology (4)*
CHEM 435 Biochemistry (4)
CHEM 463 Biomedical Microanalysis (4)*
GEOL 400 Optical Mineralogy (4)*
GEOL 422 Environmental and Forensic Geochemistry
(4)*
CRIM 595 Directed Field Work (1-8)
CRIM 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-5)
*Check catalog for prerequisite courses.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0-5)
CRIM 594 Thesis Prospectus (1)
CRIM 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
CRIM 599 Thesis (4)
Student must have completed all other degree requirements
prior to enrolling for the comprehensive examination.
The comprehensive examination (CRIM 596) is a written, on-
site examination that covers theoretical, practical and research
issues in criminalistics. Students may take the comprehensive
examination during the fall, winter or spring quarters after
completion of their coursework and must comply with school
requirements regarding the comprehensive examination.
Students are allowed a maximum of two attempts to complete
the comprehensive examination successfully.
The thesis may only be selected after approval from the school
graduate committee. Oral defense of the thesis is required.
Master of Science
Degree in Criminal Justice
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must posses a baccalaureate from
an accredited college or university with acceptable preparation
in criminal justice and general principles of theory and
research.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate preparation must include the following courses
or equivalents:
CRIM 101, 126, 303, 405, 430, 483
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required Core Courses (20 units)
CRIM 501 Seminar: Administration of Justice (4)
CRIM 502 Seminar: Introduction to Forensic Mental
Health (4)
CRIM 511 Principles of Research (4)
CRIM 530 Theories and Perspectives (4)
CRIM 538 Seminar: Criminal Justice Problems (4)
Administration Option
Required Core Courses (9 units)
CRIM 512 Quantitative Applications (4)
CRIM 590 Planning and Program Development (5)
Directed Electives in Criminal Justice and Related
Fields (12-16 units)
CRIM 506 Seminar: Comparative Criminal Justice
Administration (4)
CRIM 513 Qualitative Approaches (4)
CHDV 502 Children under Transitory Stress (4)
PSY 510 Seminar: Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 512 Behavior Disorders in Children (4)
PSY 522 Seminar: Social Psychology (4)/ or
SOC 522 Seminar: Social Psychology (4)
SOC 526 Sociology of Deviant Behavior (4)
SOC 530 Seminar: Urban Social Systems (4)
SOC 544 Seminar: Social Organization, Institutions
and Change (4)
SOC 560 Seminar: Racial and Ethnic Minorities (4)
SOC 584 Seminar: Corrections (4)
Forensic Mental Health Option
Required Courses (13 units)
CRIM 598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
PSY 464 Psychology and the Law (4)
PSY 510 Seminar: Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 531B Individual Testing and Case Study
Techniques (4)
Electives in Criminal Justice and Related Fields
(8-12 units)
CRIM 411 Interpretation of Evidence in the Courtroom
(4)
CRIM 432 Mental Disorder, Substance Abuse and
Violence (4)
CRIM 512 Quantitative Applications (4)
CRIM 595 Field Study in Criminal Justice (8)
PSY 403 The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4)
PSY 424 Cognitive Psychology (4)
PSY 445 Community Psychology (4)
PSY 512 Behavior Disorders in Children (4)
PSY 531A Individual Testing and Case Study
Techniques (4)
PSY 586 Brief Psychotherapy and Crisis Intervention
(4)
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0-4)
CRIM 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
CRIM 599 Thesis (4)
Students must have completed all other degree requirements
prior to enrolling for the comprehensive examination.
The comprehensive examination (CRIM 596) is a written, on-
site examination that covers issues related to theory, research
and urban problems as they impact on criminal justice.
Students may take the comprehensive examination during the
fall, winter or spring quarters after completion of their course
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work and must comply with college and school requirements
regarding the comprehensive examination. Students are
allowed a maximum of two attempts to complete the
comprehensive examination successfully.
The thesis may only be selected after approval from the school
Graduate Committee. Oral defense of the thesis is required.
List of Courses (CRIM) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
101 Introduction to Administration of Justice (4)
History and philosophy of law enforcement and administration
of justice in America; examination of various agencies,
systems, and subsystems; role expectations and their
interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and
rehabilitation; ethics, education, and training for
professionalism in the system. CAN AJ 2
126 Concepts of Criminal Law (4)
General provisions of criminal law; history and development;
elements of a crime, parties to a crime; defenses to criminal
culpability; elements of specific crimes; crimes against person,
property, public place, and safety. CAN AJ 4
201 Correctional Systems (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Objectives of correctional
administration; laws, records, public relations, personnel, and
relationships to programs, including custodial and noncustodial
interrelationships and divisions; physical plant and security,
employment, and care and treatment program.
202 Police Organization and Administration (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Effect of organizational structure and
administrative procedure of the implementation of police
function; assessment of processes of recruitment, career
advancement and leadership; administrative problems of
staffing, supervision and morale.
203 Judicial Organization (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 101. History, concepts and services related
to judicial organization, management and administration;
prosecutorial and court functions.
210 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Criminal Justice
System (4)
Concepts and theories regarding race, gender, and justice;
characteristics of victims and offenders; policing and
community relations; gender and ethnicity in the court;
sentencing disparities; death penalty; prison populations. GE D
299 Undergraduate Directed Study in Criminal Justice (1-8)
Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division core courses in
criminal justice at a two-year college.
Upper Division Courses
301 Written Communication in Criminal Justice (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Introduction to writing in
the field of Criminal Justice. Graded ABC/NC. Some sections
of the course may be technologically mediated.
303 Theories and Perspectives in Criminal Justice (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Nature and scope of crime problems;
issues related to assessment and measurement of crime;
survey of theoretical formulations and perspectives of crime
causation.
304 Interface between Criminal Justice and the
Community (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Theory and practice of major
community-based responses to criminal justice problems
including community-based policing, community dispute
resolution, community corrections.
305 Criminal Justice in the Courts (4)
Prerequisites: CRIM 126, and 203. Roles and responsibilities
of criminal justice professionals in the U.S. legal process;
philosophical and political barriers that influence the law’s use
of research in legal proceedings; issues related to
technological advancements; case studies.
306 Crime Control Policy (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 202. Process for development of crime
control; citizen expectations; influences of celebrated cases,
media coverage, public opinion, and politics, ease of solutions
addressing symptoms; solutions designed to address the “root
causes.”
307 Forensic Mental Health (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of one lower division general
education social science course or CRIM 101.
Nature, prevalence, and consequences of mental disorder
among criminal offenders; influence of substance abuse;
violence and mental disorder; criminal justice system handling
of the mentally ill.
308 White Collar Crime (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 303. Issues and varieties of white-collar
crime; survey of theories and research; detecting, prosecuting
and sentencing white-collar offenders; corporate crime; case
studies.
309 Juvenile Justice (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 303. This course addresses the
interactions among social, economic and political forces in
juvenile delinquency and their impact on justice system
processes and the nature and operation of the juvenile justice
system.
365 Personal Identification Systems (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Types of personal
identification systems that serve investigative function in public
agencies; existing and potential resources; analysis of modus
operandi, fingerprints, voiceprints, psychological profile; visual
identification.
370 Women and Crime (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of one lower division general
education social science course or CRIM 101.
Issues and factors related to women’s involvement in crime;
survey of past and contemporary theories and research;
criminal justice practice as related to female offenders;
research on desistance.
395 Community Service in Criminal Justice (1–4)
Prerequisites: Approval by faculty sponsor in consultation with
EPIC Director, acceptance by community agency.
Participation in community service work. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
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398 Cooperative Education in Criminal Justice (1-4)
(See UNIV 398)
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
school and approval of the graduate adviser: CRIM499
405 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (4)
Nature and scope of misconduct, special risks and
responsibilities, legal and institutional controls, concepts of
professionalism, codes of ethics, conflict of interest, and
problems in exercise of discretion.
406 Comparative Justice Systems (4)
Exploration and comparison of foreign criminal justice systems,
foreign innovations in crime prevention, corrections,
investigation, administration, and training.
409 Forensic Science (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. History, concepts, and
services of the forensic sciences to the criminal justice system,
including criminalistics, forensic pathology, forensic dentistry,
forensic anthropology, and forensic psychiatry.
411 Interpretation of Evidence in the Courtroom (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Issues affecting the
prosecution, plaintiff and defense in determining the outcome
of a trial; the role of expert witnesses in presenting the
principles of logic and probability.
412 Crime Scene Management (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Protection and proper
documentation of the crime scene contrasted with the role of
the media and other significant factors that often cause conflict.
413 Sex Crimes and Physical Evidence (4)
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing. The investigation of sex
crimes from a forensic science perspective: criminal behavior
and sexual deviance as related to physical evidence; scientific
analysis and interpretation of sexual assault evidence;
courtroom considerations.
428 Contemporary Criminal Procedures (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 126. Bill of Rights and federal criminal
procedure; application of due process clause of Fourteenth
Amendment; exclusionary rule; case law reconciling civil
rights and security of community.
430 Criminal Justice Research (4)
Prerequisites: CRIM 301 and CRIM 303. Underlying research
concepts, methodologies and techniques appropriate for
application in criminal justice environments, including the
scientific method, basic research designs and data collection
techniques. Special consideration of constraints on research
within criminal justice settings.
431 Contemporary Police Practices and Problems (4)
Prerequisites: CRIM 202 and CRIM 301. Critical law
enforcement problems including organized crime, alcohol,
drugs, policing of civil and natural disturbances; diffusion and
multiplicity of police agencies. Problems with crime reporting,
assessment and public reaction.
432 Mental Disorder, Substance Abuse and Violence (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 303. Relationship of mental illness to
violent crime; alcohol and drug use on violent behavior;
program and policies concerning the treatment of mentally
disordered persons; substantive methodological issues
measuring mental illness.
441 Disease Control and Public Health in Correctional
Institutional Settings (4) (also listed as HS 441)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or professional
experience (with instructor approval). Investigation and study
of disease control in correctional institutional settings: factors
of incarceration; the penal system and personnel; disease
control and prevention methods.
442 Crime Mapping (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Crime mapping
techniques and their general application for law enforcement.
445 Legal Issues for Police Officers (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and CRIM 431. Focuses
on the legal basis for most police actions, its fluidity, and how it
has changed recently. Case law will also be reviewed.
446 Community Policing and Problem Solving (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and CRIM 431.
Contemporary police problems and new strategies and
practices for addressing crime and neighborhood disorder.
Emphasis on the history, definition, evaluation, and models of
community policing.
447 Advanced Police Problem Solving (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and CRIM 446. Applied
police problem solving exercises with emphasis on street
crimes, situational and environmental crime prevention, repeat
victimization, routine activities theory.
450 Social Institutions and Crime (4)
Prerequisites: CRIM 301 and 303. This course focuses on
American institutions and their role in crime and other social
problems. The course integrates traditional lecture with student
participation in the community. Service Learning required.
454 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (4)
Current topics of special interest in Criminal Justice as
announced in Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated to
maximum of 20 units of credit as topic changes.
475 Struggle for Justice (4)
This course broadly examines justice in American society, and
its effect on crime and other social problems that plague
American society.
483 Computer Techniques in Criminal Justice (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 430. This course introduces students to
computer applications for criminal justice agencies and
provides instruction on data types, data collection, and format
development. Students will use programs to abstract and
analyze data.
491 Contemporary Studies in Criminal Justice (1–8)
Investigation and study of contemporary problems in field.
Various subjects as announced. May be repeated for a
maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.
492 Advanced Criminal Justice Theory and Practice (4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and successful completion of
CRIM 301, 303 and 430. Capstone for criminal justice majors;
examination of the major issues, themes, theories and
research findings with emphasis on relationships with each
other, integrating ideas and effects on discipline. Senior thesis
required. Some sections of this course may be technologically
mediated.
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499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, 2.5 grade point
average; ability to assume responsibility for independent work
and to prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in
conference with sponsor before registration; progress
meetings held regularly. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units.
Graduate Level Courses (CRIM)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the school and
approval of the graduate adviser: CRIM499
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
501 Seminar: Administration of Justice (4)
Structures, function and operations of criminal justice
agencies, including the police, the courts, and corrections,
within the overall context of the criminal justice system.
502 Seminar: Introduction to Forensic Mental Health (4)
Role of mental health and substance abuse disorders in the
criminal and juvenile justice systems: impact of justice
philosophies on providing treatment; response options; and
review of effective treatment methods.
511 Principles of Research (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 430. Methodology, research strategy,
question development, and research ethics. Detailed review of
methods appropriate for criminal justice.
512 Quantitative Applications (4)
Prerequisites: CRIM 511, upper division undergraduate
statistics course and familiarity with operations of personal
computers. Statistical methods as applied to problems in
crime and criminal justice: data description, data analysis,
hypothesis testing, and inference using packaged statistical
programs.
513 Qualitative Approaches (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 511. Advanced principles and methods
related to qualitative research methods appropriate for criminal
justice; data collection, interpretation, coding and
dissemination; ethical issues unique to criminal justice settings.
530 Theories and Perspectives in Criminal Justice (4)
Prerequisite: CRIM 303. Functions of theory building and
testing as fundamental parts of scientific method in criminal
justice; examination and evaluation of selected theories from
sociological, psychological and behavioral perspectives.
538 Seminar: Criminal Justice Problems (4)
Advanced investigation and reports on selected critical
problems in criminal justice; emphasis on scientific method and
acquaintance with reliable methods of research.
550 Crime Scene Reconstruction (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Fundamentals of crime scene
processing, reconstruction, and report writing. Instruction in
pattern analysis typically found at crime scenes, such as blood
spatter interpretation, glass fracture and firearms-related
reconstructions. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 6 hours.
552 Trace Evidence Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Microscopic and chemical
methods of analysis of forensic trace evidence; focus includes
forensic examination of hair, fibers paint, glass, soil, and
crystalline materials. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 6 hours.
553 Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Forensic serology and current
methods of forensic analysis. Emphasis on molecular
techniques with introduction to population statistics. Lecture 2
hours, Laboratory 6 hours.
554 Analysis of Controlled Substances (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Identification and classification
of drugs of abuse by physical, chemical, and instrumental
methods of analysis; survey of various extraction methods;
qualitative and quantitative analysis. Lecture 2 hours,
Laboratory 6 hours.
557 Forensic Pathology (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Correlation of findings of
autopsy surgeon and criminalist; traumatic injuries, evaluation
of wounds, time of death, rigor mortis, post mortem lividity;
recognition of poison deaths.
559 Forensic Microscopy (4)
Corequisite: CRIM 552: Trace Evidence Analysis.
Fundamentals of microscopy and its application to
criminalistics; emphasis on light microscopy, including
polarized light, dark field, bright field and other illumination
techniques; qualitative and quantitative measurements.
Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory. 6 hours.
560 Forensic Toxicology (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Isolation and identification of
drugs and poisons by physical, chemical and instrumental
methods of analysis. Metabolism, organ distribution. Methods
of extraction, and analysis of toxicity in human tissues. Lecture
2 hours, Laboratory 6 hours.
562 Courtroom and Legal Issues in Criminalistics (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Legal issues of concern to the
forensic scientist: search and seizure, chain of custody, expert
testimony and courtroom scientific admissibility of analytical
results. Discussion of ethical dilemmas of concern to forensic
scientists.
590 Planning and Program Development (5)
Prerequisite: CRIM 530 and CRIM 538. Focus on planning,
development and evaluation of programs in criminal justice.
594 Thesis Prospectus (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Identification of potential
research topics in criminalistics leading to the formulation of a
thesis proposal; format of the thesis/proposal; development of
an appropriate experimental design; data evaluation
techniques.
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595 Directed Field Work (1–4)
Prerequisites: School approval, agency acceptance.
Supervised individual field experience in an applied area of
criminal justice. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics covering the criminal
justice system; regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units; maximum of 12 units in
combination of CRIM 499 and 598 may be applied toward
degree.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of an approved thesis committee to act
as sponsor, completion of appropriate forms, approval of
school. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must be
repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Division of
Curriculum and Instruction
Charter College of Education
Ann Barbour, Acting Chair
King Hall C2097
Phone: (323) 343-4350
E-Mail: abarbou@calstatel.edu
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/index_edci.htm
Program Advisement provided for:
The Charter College of Education’s Division of Curriculum and Instruction offers program advisement for master’s degree programs
in elementary and secondary teaching and for the preliminary and professional credential programs approved by the California
Committee on Accreditation. These programs are described in this section. Other general information about credentials and
degree programs can be found in the Undergraduate Study: General Information and Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study:
General Information chapters of this catalog.
Courses Offered in:
• Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
• Elementary Education (EDEL)
• Secondary Education (EDSE)
Credentials Offered:
Multiple Subject, Multiple Subject Internship; Single Subject, Single Subject Internship; and the Reading and Language Arts
Specialist Credential
Degrees Offered:
M.A. in Education: Options in: Bilingual/Multicultural Education in the Elementary Classroom; Creative Literacies and
Literature in the Elementary Classroom; Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban School; Early Childhood
Primary/Education; Mathematics Education; Reading; Science Education: M.A. in Education, Option in Middle and
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction with Concentrations in: Reform in Middle and Secondary Urban Schools;
Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development; Content Area Specialization; Integrating Critical and Reflective
Thinking Throughout the Curriculum; Language Arts/Literacy; Mathematics Pedagogy, Science Pedagogy; and,
Instructional Technology.
Certificates Offered:
Reading; Storytelling.
The Faculty
Professors: Ann Barbour (Chair), John Eichinger, Frances Kuwahara-Chinn Robert Land, Chogollah Maroufi, Andrea P. Maxie,
Ramakrishnan Menon, Darlene M. Michener, Joan Sabrina Mims, Margaret Moustafa, Sharon Hilda Ulanoff, Judith M. Washburn,
Gay Q. Yuen.
Associate Professors: Olaiya Aina, Paula Arvedson, Anna Chee, Joan Fingon, Carolyn Frank, Albert Jones, John V. Shindler,
Frederick Uy.
Assistant Professors: Dolores Beltran, Ambika Gopalakrishnan, Rebecca Joseph, Leah Melber, Paul Jean Narguizian, Kimberly
Persiani-Becker.
Emeriti: T. Jean Adenika-Morrow, Ratna Appadurai, Ralph Arroyo, Ann Bingham-Newman, James A. Bolton, Harold C. Brown,
Herminia G. Cadenas, Doris C. Ching, Alan N. Crawford, Earl W. Denny, Norman L. Ellenberg, Jewell L. Garner, Gloria S. Graham,
Robert O. Hahn, Dorothy L. Keane, Dale L. Knapp, Raquel Montenegro, Joy Morin, Donald A. Nielsen, Anne M. Palmer, Edythe
Rodriguez, Noriko Saito, Carol J. Smallenburg, Norman Unrau, Philip D. Vairo, Marian E. Wagstaff, Wanna M. Zinsmaster.
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Admission to Credential Programs
Admission Requirements for Multiple Subject and
Single Subject Credential Programs
Under current laws and regulations, the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing initially issues a credential, permit, or
certification, or renewal of an emergency permit, only to
persons to serve in the public schools who have demonstrated
proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills in
the English language. The Superintendent of Public Instruction
has adopted the California Basic Educational Skills Test
(CBEST) as the state assessment instrument to measure
teacher proficiency in the basic skills. Further information is
available at the Charter College of Education Office for Student
Services, KH D2078.
Admission requirements are based on Title 5, California Code
of Regulations, and University regulations. Students seeking
admission to Cal State L.A. teaching credential programs must
enroll in EDCI 300, The Teaching Profession: Education as a
Career and Learners and Teachers in a Cultural Setting.
Requirements for preliminary admission to credential programs
include the following:
• Complete application form.
• Record of a successful oral interview with faculty adviser
and completion of Program Planning Sheet (signed by
adviser).
• Verification of academic eligibility, as evidenced by a
GPA of 2.75 in the last 80 quarter units of coursework.
• Verification of negative TB test (taken within the last year)
by a personal physician or at the Cal State L.A. Health
Center.
• Verification of having applied for the Certificate of
Clearance.
• Successful completion of a supervised early field
experience.
• A written personal history that includes a statement of
professional goals and educational philosophy.
• Transcripts and letters of reference received and
evaluated.
• Students must complete all requirements to receive credit
in EDCI 300.
Completion of Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following criteria before registering
for any restricted courses.
• Minimum C grade or credit in COMM 150.
• Verification of completion of PSY 150 or equivalent.
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.
• Verification of having taken the CBEST. (Students who
have not passed the CBEST prior to entry into the
credential program must have an approved plan of
remediation on file with the Office of Student Services in
the Charter College of Education.)
• Verification of having attempted the CSET (California
Subject Examination for Teachers) or an approved
subject matter preparation program. (Multiple Subject
only)
Students are formally admitted to the teaching credential
program upon completion of requirements stated above.
Admission Requirements for Multiple Subject
Internship Credential Program
• Employment or commitment by a school district to employ
the individual as a full-time teacher.
• Completion of an approved subject matter preparation
program or passage of CSET.
• Completion of all requirements for admission to
Preliminary Credential Programs.
• Passage of a U.S. Constitution course or its equivalent.
Admission Requirements for Professional, Clear
Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credential
Programs
(for transfer students who hold a preliminary credential)
Students who complete the preliminary credential at Cal State
L.A. and maintain continuing student status, may continue the
study toward the professional clear credential without
additional application to the Charter College of Education.
Transfer students must meet the following requirements. State
of California teaching credential requirements include a fifth
year of study completed after the baccalaureate. Students
may elect to complete all or part of their professional
requirements in the fifth year and must follow a planned course
of study approved by their adviser. In some instances, courses
that are taken as part of a master’s degree program may also
count toward completion of the fifth year credential
requirement. All students who desire University
recommendation for completion of the clear credential must be
formally admitted to the University and satisfy any writing or
speech requirements pertaining to all postbaccalaureate
students.
• Apply to the Charter College of Education Office for
Student Services.
• Provide a copy of your valid Multiple Subject or Single
Subject credential.
• Verify the minimum grade point average. Consult the
Office for Student Services for the required grade point
average.
• See an adviser for oral interview and to plan credential
program.
• Provide official transcripts of all college/university work to
the Charter College of Education Office for Student
Services.
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.
Directed Teaching Information
Directed teaching is one of the most important phases of
teacher education at Cal State L.A. Candidates are not
automatically admitted to directed teaching by completion of
course work alone; they must fulfill the following criteria.
• Formal admission to the teaching credential program.
• Attendance at directed teaching orientation meeting held
the first Saturday of the quarter preceding the
assignment.
• Application for directed teaching by application deadline
(consult the Office for Student Services for the deadline
date).
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• Submit verification of completion of a Commission-
approved Elementary Subject matter program (for
Multiple Subject credentials) or Single Subject matter
program (for Single Subject credentials) or passing score
on CTC approved subject matter assessments or
recommendation of subject-area department. Approved
subject matter programs for the Multiple and Single
Subject Credentials are listed in the Undergraduate Study
chapter of this catalog.
• Provide transcripts or grade reports verifying completion
of at least 12 credential coursework units at Cal State
L.A. and all prerequisite courses. A minimum grade point
average of B (3.0) and grades of C or higher are required
in all professional education courses.
• Submit verification of passing scores on all sections of
CBEST.
• Present a Certificate of Clearance or a valid credential or
permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing at Office for Student Services, KH D2078.
• Submit verification of negative TB test taken within one
year before completion of directed teaching by a personal
physician or at Cal State L.A. Health Center.
• Register for directed teaching or demonstration of
competencies as appropriate.
Applicants for multiple subject directed teaching must show
proficiency in art, music, and physical education, either by
examination or completion of appropriate courses.
Students who meet all of the above criteria and who have
completed the prerequisite course work will be approved for
directed teaching. Because of the amount of time and work
required for directed teaching, students are advised to restrict
the number of units taken during directed teaching and curtail
their out-of-school workload for the duration of such
assignments.
Please Note: In order for education methodology courses for the
Multiple Subject and Single Subject credentials to apply, they must
be completed within 7 years of the date of application for the
preliminary credential.
Supplementary Authorizations
Holders of a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential
issued by the state of California may add a supplemental
authorization to teach in another discipline by completing
additional course work. Interested students should consult the
Charter College of Education Office for Student Services for
further information.
Application Procedure for the Preliminary or
Professional Clear Credential
By the end of the fifth week of your final quarter of credential
course work, submit an application for the credential in the
Office for Student Services, King Hall D2078.
Elementary Education Programs
Elementary Education programs include courses appropriate
for preservice and inservice preparation of teachers in the
elementary grades and directed teaching for candidates for the
teaching credential with authorization in multiple subject
instruction. The Master of Arts degree is described in the
Graduate Programs section.
Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary
Teaching)
The teaching credential with authorization in multiple subject
instruction qualifies holders to teach in any self-contained
classroom, preschool or kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, or
in classes organized primarily for adults.
Requirements for Preliminary Credentials
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for the
University-recommended credential:
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
or university.
• Passing score on CBEST.
• Formal admission to credential program, including
attaining a GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units of
coursework, fulfilling all EDCI 300 requirements, EDFN
413 or its equivalent, HS 457 and the professional
education requirements listed below. See Admission to
Credential Programs and Directed Teaching information
earlier in this chapter.
• Verification of completion of a Commission-approved
subject matter program (see listings in Undergraduate
Study Chapter) or passing score on the California Subject
Examinations for Teachers (CSET), and verification of
subject matter competence by subject-area department.
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.
• Fulfillment of U.S. Constitution requirement.
• Pass Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
(RICA).
• Pass the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
• Complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
Professional Education Requirements (48 units)
EDFN 440 Schooling for a Diverse, Urban Society (4)
(It is recommended that this course be taken
during the first block.)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
(
It is recommended that this course be taken
prior to beginning the program or within the
first two blocks
.)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development In the
Elementary Classroom (4)
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Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
EDCI 402 Introduction to Instructional Design,
Assessment and Classroom Management
Methods (4) or
EDCI 402I Integrated Instructional Design, Assessment
and Classroom Management for Field Based
Candidates (4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
EDEL 403 Directed Teaching (10) OR
EDEL 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(10)
EDEL 403C Reflection, Synthesis, and Assessment of
Directed Teaching (2)
Internship Credential Requirements
The internship credential program is designed for individuals
who are employed as full-time teachers by cooperating school
districts, have fulfilled all district and University prerequisites,
and have been recommended by the district. The credential is
issued for a two-year period during which candidates must
fulfill all requirements for the preliminary credential.
Preliminary Internship Credential Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for the
University-recommended internship credential.
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
or university.
• Job offer from a cooperating school district.
• Passing score on the CBEST.
• Formal admission to credential program including fulfilling
all EDCI 300 requirements, EDFN 413 or its equivalent,
HS 457 and the Professional Education requirements
listed below.
• Verification of completion of a Commission-approved
elementary subject matter program (see listings in
Undergraduate Study chapter) or passing score on all
sections of the California Subject matter Examination for
Teachers)(CSET)
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE) or acceptable alternative by petition.
• Satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement.
• California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)
• Complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
Requirements for the Preliminary Internship
Credential
Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
EDFN 440 Schooling for a Diverse, Urban Society (4)
EDCI 402I Integrated Instructional Design, Assessment
and Classroom Management for Field based
Candidates (4)
EDEL 488A Support Seminar in Field Experiences (4)
EDEL 488B Support Seminar in Field Experiences (4)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar; Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling these courses)
EDCI 535 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Cultural
Awareness (4)
EDEL 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(10)
EDEL 403C Reflection, Synthesis, and Assessment of
Directed Teaching (2)
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Secondary Education Programs
The Secondary Education programs include courses
appropriate for preservice and inservice teacher preparation in
middle schools, junior high schools, senior high schools. The
Master of Arts degree is described in the Graduate Programs
section.
Single Subject Credential (Secondary
Teaching)
The teaching credential with authorization in single subject
instruction qualifies holders to teach in their authorized field at
any grade level, preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1 through
12, or in classes organized primarily for adults. Eleven
categories of single subject instruction are defined by state
legislation as follows: agriculture, art, business, English, health
science, industrial and technological education, languages
(including, but not limited to, Chinese, French, German,
Russian, and Spanish), natural science (biological sciences,
chemistry, geoscience or physics), mathematics, music,
physical education, and social science.
Students considering pursuing a Single Subject credential are
urged to obtain advisement at the start of the program from
faculty advisers in their academic area and in Secondary
Education. Candidates may enroll in programs leading to the
preliminary/clear credential (see an adviser about admission
requirements and enrollment limitations).
Credential Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for the
University-recommended credential:
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
or university.
• Passing score on CBEST.
• Formal admission to credential program including
attaining a GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units of
coursework, completing EDCI 300 requirements, EDFN
413, and HS 456 or 457; complete professional education
requirements given below. See Admission to Credential
Program and Directed Teaching Information earlier in this
chapter.
• Verification of completion of a Commission-approved
subject matter program by subject-area department (see
listings in Undergraduate Study chapter) or passing score
on CTC-approved subject matter assessments. For
Physical Education, please consult the School of
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science.
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.)
• Fulfill the U.S. Constitution requirement.
• Pass the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
• Complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
Professional Education Requirements (47-48 units)
Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
EDFN 440 Schooling in a Diverse, Urban Society (4)
EDSE 401 Instructional Strategies in Secondary
Teaching (4)
EDSE 415 Classroom Management in Secondary
Schools (4)
EDSE 445A Proseminar: Learning Environments and
Instruction in Secondary Schools (4)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
EDSE 423 Literacy in Middle and High School Content
Classrooms (4)
EDSE 430 Using ESL Techniques in the Content Areas
(4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
EDSE 421 Special Instructional Methods in Secondary
Subjects (3-4)
EDSE 445B Proseminar: Inquiry into Curriculum,
Teaching, and School Culture (4)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
EDSE 445C Directed Teaching in Secondary Schools
(10) or
EDSE 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(10) or
EDSE 445D Proseminar: Assessment of Teaching
Performance (2)
Internship Credential Requirements
The Internship Credential Program is designed for individuals
who are employed as full-time teachers by cooperating school
districts, who have fulfilled all district and university
prerequisites, and who have been recommended by the
district. The credential is used for a two-year period. During
that time, candidates must fulfill all requirements for the
preliminary or professional clear credential. Applicants must
satisfy the following criteria to qualify for the university-
recommended internship credential.
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college
or university.
• Job offer from a cooperating school district.
• Passing score on CBEST.
• Formal admission to the Charter College of Education and
the Single Subject Internship Credential Program
including completing EDCI 300, EDFN 413, and HS 456 or
457; complete professional education requirements given
below.
• Verification of completion of a Commission-approved
single subject matter program (see listings in
undergraduate study chapter) or passing score on CTC
approved subject assessments and verification of subject
matter competence by subject-area department (i.e.,
department of student's undergraduate major).
• Satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.
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Internship Option 51- 52 quarter units
BLOCK ONE
EDSE 401 Instructional Strategies in Secondary
Teaching (4)
EDSE 415 Classroom Management in Secondary
Schools (4)
EDFN 440 Schooling in a Diverse, Urban Society (4)
EDSE 442I Proseminar: Learning Environments and
Instruction in the Secondary Teaching
Internship (4)
BLOCK TWO
EDSE 423 Literacy in Middle and High School Content
Classrooms (4)
EDSE 430 Using ESL Techniques in the Content Areas
(4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDCI 535 Teaching for Cross-Cultural Awareness (4)
BLOCK THREE
EDSE 421 Special Instructional Methods in Secondary
School Subjects (3-4)
EDSE 445B Proseminar: Inquiry into Curriculum,
Teaching and School Culture (4)
BLOCK FOUR
EDSE 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(4)
EDSE 445D Proseminar; Assessment of Teaching
Performance (2)
Supplementary Authorizations
Holders of a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential
issued by the state of California may add a supplemental
authorization to teach in another discipline by completing
additional course work. Interested students should consult the
Charter College of Education Office for Student Services for
further information.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Education:
Options in:
• Bilingual/Multicultural Education in the Elementary
Classroom
• Creative Literacies and Literature in the Elementary
Classroom
• Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban School
• Early Childhood/Primary Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
• Reading
• Science Education
Admission to the Program
Applicants must meet University requirements for admission to
graduate study. In addition, applicants should have completed
EDEL 405 or its equivalent (for the Bilingual/Multicultural
Education in the Elementary Classroom option or the
Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban School option), EDEL
417 or its equivalent (for the Mathematics option), EDEL 418 or
its equivalent (for the Science option) have attained a minimum
of 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter nits
attempted, and have consulted with a faculty adviser. A score
of 600 or higher on TOEFL is required for visa students.
Finally, a valid teaching credential issued by California or any
state is recommended by completion of the program.
Requirements for the Degree (46 units)
A total of 46 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses. A comprehensive examination is required except for
students selecting the Science Education option or the
Creative Literacies and Literature option. Students who select
the Science Education or the Creative Literacies and Literature
option may choose to take the comprehensive examination or
complete either a thesis or project after consulting an adviser.
Students who intend to register in courses they wish to apply
on a master’s degree should consult an adviser prior to
registration. There is a limit on credit that may be earned in
variable-unit courses. See Restrictions on Credit Earned in
Variable Unit Courses in the Charter College of Education
section in the Academic Programs: College-based and
University-wide chapter in the catalog. .
Required Core (10 units)
EDCI 551 Reflection, Synthesis, Assessment: Induction
Portfolio (2)
EDCI 560 Principles and Practices of Curriculum in Urban
Schools (4)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4) or
EDFN 551 Action Research in Education (4) or
EDFN 553 Educational Research and Decision Making (4)
Option Areas - Select one (33-36 units)
Bilingual/Multicultural Education in the Elementary
Classroom (33 units)
Select 4 units from the following:
EDEL 421 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary
School (4)
EDEL 431 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics in Middle Schools (4)
EDEL 451 Teaching Science in Elementary School (4)
TESL 562 Methods for Teaching Second Languages
(4)
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Select 8 units from the following:
EDCI 521 Seminar: Research in Teaching
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 531 Seminar: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Subjects: Mathematics (4)
EDEL 541 Seminar: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Subjects: Social Science (4)
EDEL 551 Seminar: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Subjects: Mathematics (4)
Select 12 units from the following:
EDCI 523 Principles and Practices of Teaching Writing
in the Schools (4)
EDCI 453 Teaching in Bilingual/Crosscultural Schools
(4)
EDCI 539 Instructional Strategies for Inner City
Schools (4)
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Sills in Bilingual/Crosscultural Individuals (4)
EDEL 413 Children’s Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
TESL 560 Theories of Teaching and Learning Second
Languages (4)
Electives - Select 9 units with adviser approval.
Creative Literacies and Literature in the Elementary
Classroom (33 units)
Required Core (16 units)
EDCI 521 Seminar: Research in Teaching Reading
Languages Arts (4)
EDCI 523 Principles and Practices of Teaching Writing
in the Schools (4)
EDCI 527 Issues and Trends in use of Children’s
Literature (4)
EDEL 473 Storytelling for Teachers (4)
Directed Electives
Select 8–12 units from the following:
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Skills in Bilingual/Crosscultural Individuals (4)
EDEL 412 Emergent Literacy (4)
EDEL 413 Children’s Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
EDEL 421 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary
School (4)
EDEL 424 Methods of Using Educational Drama in the
Classroom (4)
EDEL 427 Using Multicultural Children’s Literature in
the Classroom (4)
EDEL 473 Storytelling for Teachers (4)
EDEL 525 Reading/Language Arts Across the
Curriculum (4)
EDEL 594 Special Topics in Elementary Education:
Research in Storytelling (4)
Suggested Electives (5-8 units)
You may select courses in the directed electives section that
were not selected, other electives with adviser approval, or
from the following:
EDCI 583 Application of Hypermedia in Instruction (4)
EDEL 590 Creating a Healthy and Effective Classroom
Climate (4)
Comprehensive Examination, or Thesis or Project
(0, 7 units)
Required for all options except Science Education and the Creative
Literacies and Literature option.
EDEL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EDCI 599A Thesis of Project Planning (3) and
EDCI 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDCI 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Students who choose the Creative Literacies and Literature
option may choose the Comprehensive Exam or Thesis/Project
after consultation with and advisor.
Students who select the comprehensive examination should
expect to take it (EDEL 596) after they have completed all
course work in their program and must comply with college and
division requirements. Under special circumstances, and with
prior approval from their M.A. program coordinator, students
may take a maximum of five units of their program course work
concurrently during the quarter they take their comprehensive
examination.
Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban School (36
units)
Required courses (20 units)
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4)
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Skills in Bilingual/Cross-cultural Individuals
(4) or
TESL 564 Teaching English as a Second Language for
Academic Purposes (4)
HS 458 Advanced Health Education for Teachers (4)
or
EDEL 590 Creating a Healthy and Effective Classroom
Climate (4)
EDCI 535 Teaching for Cross-Cultural and Global
Awareness (4)
EDSP 509 Advanced Methods and Models for Teaching
Special Populations in General Education (4)
Select 4 units from the following:
EDCI 511 Advanced Classroom Assessment in the
Urban School (4) or
EDFN 511 Advanced Classroom Assessment in the
Urban School (4)
EDCI 537 Teacher Leadership in the Urban School:
Issues Trends and New Directions (4) or
EDAD 537 Teacher Leadership in the Urban School:
Issues, Trends and New Directions (4)
ULRN 460 Assessment and Learning (4)
Area of Emphasis (12 units):
Select area of emphasis with advisor approval.
Area of Emphasis 1:
Select 3 elective courses with advisor approval.
Area of Emphasis 2:
EDCI 550AB Advanced Fieldwork/Application in Curriculum
and Instruction in the Classroom (4)
Select 2 elective courses selected with advisor
approval.
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
EDEL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Early Childhood/Primary Education (33 units)
Admission to the Program
Applicants must meet University requirements for admission to
graduate study. In addition, a California credential or a general
elementary or kindergarten-primary credential issued by any
state or two years experience teaching young children is
recommended.
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Required Courses (28 units) – Select from the
following:
EDEL 432 Teaching Mathematics for Early
Childhood (4)
EDEL 461 Curriculum Procedures and Materials for
Early Childhood Education (4)
EDEL 463 Kindergarten-Primary Education (4)
EDEL 466 Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood
Classroom: Needs and Opportunities (4)
EDEL 467 School/Family/Community Partnerships in
Urban Learning (4)
EDEL 560 Design and Management of Early Childhood
Public Educational Programs (4)
EDEL 563 Seminar: Issues and Trends in Early
Childhood Education (4)
EDEL 564 Seminar: Advanced Methodologies in Early \
Childhood Education (4)
ULRN 462 The Role of Playing in Learning (4)
Directed Electives
Select a minimum of 5 units from the following:
CHDV 422 Administration of Pre-School and Day
Care Programs (5)
EDCI 527 Issues and Trends in Using Children's
Literature (4)
EDCI 552 Scientific Processes and Authentic
Assessment Strategies (4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
EDEL 412 Emergent Literacy (4)
EDEL 424 Methods of Using Creative Dramatics with
Children (4)
EDEL 473 Storytelling for Teachers (4)
EDEL 597 Graduate Research (1-4)
EDEL 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education
(2)
EDSP 514 Assessment of Infants and Young Children
with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 515 Planning Programs for Exceptional Infants
and Young Children (4)
EDSP 517 Advanced Issues in Early Childhood Special
Education (4)
Mathematics Education in the Elementary Classroom
(33 units)
Required Courses (12 units)
EDEL 431 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics in Middle Schools (4)
EDEL 432 Teaching Mathematics for Early Childhood
(4)
EDEL 531 Seminar: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Subjects: Mathematics (4)
Directed Electives
Select 13 units from the following:
EDCI 583 Application of Hypermedia in Instruction (4)
EDEL 433A Special Topics in Mathematics for
Elementary Teachers: Metric Measurement (1)
EDEL 433B Special Topics in Mathematics for
Elementary Teachers: Problem Solving (1)
EDEL 433C Special Topics in Mathematics for
Elementary Teachers: Geometry (1)
EDEL 433D Special Topics in Mathematics for
Elementary Teachers: Logic (1)
EDEL 435 Use of
Calculator in Teaching Mathematics (2)
EDEL 480 Teaching Problem Solving with LOGO (4)
EDEL 535 Seminar Assessment Strategies in
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 580 Computer Applications for Teaching
Mathematics and Science (2)
Electives (8 units)
You may select courses in the directed electives section that
were not selected, other electives with adviser approval, or
from the following:
EDEL 451 Teaching Science in Elementary School (4)
EDEL 551 Seminar: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Science (4)
EDEL 590 Creating a Healthy and Effective Classroom
Climate (4)
Other Electives - Select with adviser approval.
Science Education (33 to 36 units)
Required Courses (24 units)
EDEL 452 Developing Critical Thinking Through
Science, K-7 (4)
EDEL 551 Research in Teaching Elementary Science (4)
EDEL 552 Scientific Processes and Authentic
Assessment Strategies, K-7 (4)
EDCI 553 Environmental Science Education in the
Urban Setting (4)
NS 461 Topics in Physical Science Content and
Pedagogy (4)
NS 462 Topics in Life Sciences Content and
Pedagogy (4)
Directed Electives
Select 12 units from the following:
EDEL 451 Teaching Science in Elementary School (4)
EDEL 454 The Science, Technology, and Society
Curriculum, K-7 (4)
EDEL 554 Research in Thematic Science: Integrating
Language Arts, K-7 (4)
EDCI 555 Seminar: Teaching Middle School Science
Research, 4-7 (4)
Suggested Electives, or others with adviser’s
approval
Select 5-8 units
EDIT 472 World Builders (5)
EDEL 525 Reading/ Language Arts Across
Curriculum (4)
EDEL 531 Seminar: Research in Teaching Elementary
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 590 Creating a Healthy and Effective Classroom
Climate (4)
Comprehensive Examination, or Thesis, or Project
(0, 7 units)
EDEL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EDCI 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDCI 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDCI 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Students selecting the Science Education Option may choose
the comprehensive examination or a thesis or a project after
consultation with an adviser.
Students who select the comprehensive examination should
expect to take it (EDEL 596) after they have completed all
course work in their program and must comply with college and
division requirements. Under special circumstances, and with
prior approval from their M.A. program coordinator, students
may take a maximum of five units of their program course work
concurrently during the quarter they take their comprehensive
examination.
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Master of Arts Degree in Education:
Option in Middle and Secondary
Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Arts degree: Option in Middle and Secondary
Curriculum and Instruction provides educators with the
opportunities for the development of skills and knowledge to
conduct inquiry, to design curriculum and instructional
programs, to implement programs, and to assess the success
of those programs at the middle and secondary school levels.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must possess a 2.75 grade point
average in the last 90 quarter units attempted (Applicants for
the Reading Option must possess a 3.0 grade point average in
the last 90 quarter units attempted.)
Overview for Course Study (47 Units)
All candidates for the M.A. degree will complete the
introductory seminar and required core courses. Students will
select an area of concentration early in their course of study.
All students will pass a comprehensive examination or
complete a thesis or project. A minimum of 47 units is required
for the M.A. degree. Before completion of the degree program,
students must have a teaching credential and classroom
teaching experience.
Required Introductory and Core Courses (28 units)
Introductory Course (4 units)
EDSE 500 Introductory Seminar: Reflections on
Teaching (4)
Core Courses (24 units)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
And one of the following:
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Education Research (4) or
EDFN 553
Educational Research and Decision Making (4)
And the following three courses:
EDCI 415 Teaching for Thinking (4)
EDCI 560 Principles and Practices of Curriculum in
Urban Schools (4)
EDCI 583 Application of Hypermedia in Instruction (4)
And one of the following:
EDCI 535 Teaching for Cross-Cultural and Global
Awareness (4) or
EDSE 590 Teaching in Multicultural Middle and
Secondary Classrooms (4)
Requirements for the degree also include
completion of Area of Concentration (12 units) and
the Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(7 units)
EDSE 596 Comprehensive Examination (3 units, first
quarter; 4 units second quarter) or
EDCI 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDCI 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDCI 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Areas of Concentration (12 units)
Select one of the following concentrations:
Concentration One:
Reform in Middle and Secondary Urban Schools
Select 12 units from the following:
EDCI 453 Teaching in Bilingual/Cross cultural
Schools (4)
EDCI 504 Theory, Trends, and Practice in School
Reform (4)
EDFN 510 Learning Theory and Education (4)
EDFN 525 Educational Sociology (4)
Concentration Two:
Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development
This concentration leads to CLAD Certification if applicants
take one course in each of the following 5 prescribed domains
for a total of 19 units and 9 units of foreign language or the
equivalent.
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4) or
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Skills in Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Individuals (4)
EDCI 453 Teaching in the Bilingual/Cross-Cultural
Schools (4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (3) or
EDEL 430 Using ESL Techniques in the Content Areas (3)
EDCI 535 Teaching for Cross-Cultural and Global
Awareness (4)
Concentration Three:
Content Area Specialization
Select 12 units of advanced coursework in a single subject
area of specialization. Selection is limited to those disciplines
or subject areas in which CSULA offers credentials, such as
English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences,
Foreign language, Art, Music, Physical Education, etc.
Concentration Four:
Integrating Critical and Reflective Thinking Throughout
the Curriculum.
In this area of concentration, students undertake coursework,
projects, and research to enlarge their theoretical and strategic
knowledge of teaching that has the integration and growth of
thinking as its primary focus.
Candidates complete the following courses (12 units) in
philosophy that focus on the development of critical thinking:
PHIL 480 Philosophy of Language (4)
PHIL 485 Philosophy of Science (4)
PHIL 580 Seminar: Critical Thinking Models and
Strategies (4)
Concentration Five:
Language Arts/Literacy
In this area of concentration, students investigate theory and
practice in the language arts at the middle and secondary
levels. Includes study of advanced techniques for integrating
discussion, listening, reading, and writing into the language
arts curriculum.
Complete the following courses (12 units)
EDCI 523 Principles and Practice of Teaching
Writing (4)
EDCI 513 Reading as a Cognitive Process (4)
EDCI 521 Seminar: Research In Teaching Reading/
Language Arts (4)
Concentration Six:
Mathematics Pedagogy
In this area of concentration, students will undertake course
work, projects and research to enlarge their theoretical and
practical knowledge of mathematics instruction in middle and
secondary schools.
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Select 12 units from the following:
EDCI 584 Learning Theories and Cognitive Science in
Math Education (4)
EDEL 431 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics in Middle Schools (4)
EDEL 433ABCD Special Topics in Mathematics (1 each)
EDEL 435 Use of Calculator in Teaching Mathematics
(2)
EDEL 480 Teaching Problem Solving with LOGO (4)
EDEL 531 Seminars: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Subjects (4)
EDEL 535 Seminar: Assessment Strategies in
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 580 Computer Applications for Teaching
Mathematics and Science (2)
EDSE 594 Selected Studies in Secondary Education
(Mathematics) (4)
EDSE 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Concentration Seven:
Science Pedagogy
In this area of concentration, students will undertake course
work, projects and research to enlarge their theoretical and
practical knowledge of science instruction in middle and high
schools.
Select 12 units from the following:
EDSE 428C Processes of Science (4)
EDCI 552 Scientific Processes and Authentic
Assessment Strategies (4)
EDCI 553 Environmental Science Education in the
Urban Setting (4)
EDCI 555 Seminar: Teaching Middle School Science
Research (4)
EDEL 580 Computer Applications for Teaching
Mathematics and Science (2)
EDSE 594 Selected Studies in Secondary Education
(1-4)
EDSE 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Concentration Eight:
Instructional Technology
Candidates selecting this area of concentration are
encouraged to develop projects or pursue a thesis, which
entails the investigation and implementation of current
technologies applicable to educational settings.
Select 12 units from the following:
EDIT 435 Computer Systems in Education (4)
EDIT 451 Survey of Instructional Media and Teaching
(3)
EDIT 472 World Builders (4)
EDIT 484 Computer Authoring Tools (4)
EDIT 550 Multimedia Design and Production (5)
EDIT 554 Video Technology in Education (4)
EDIT 556 Technology Leadership in Schools (5)
EDIT 557 Computer Assisted and Managed
Instruction (5)
EDIT 560 Internet and the World Wide Web in
Education (4)
or other courses with approval
Master of Arts Degree in Education:
Option in Reading
The Master of Arts degree in Education, Option in Reading,
fulfills the requirements of the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education, as well as the International
Reading Association's Guidelines for Reading
Specialists/Literacy Coaches.
Admission to the Program
For admission to the program, applicants must:
(1) Meet the university requirements for admission to
graduate study,
(2) Have a 3.0 or higher grade point average in their last 90
quarter (or 60 semester) units attempted, and
(3) Have completed a. basic course/s in teaching reading and
writing (EDEL 415 and EDEL 416, or EDSE 423, or
equivalent) or hold a basic teaching credential issued by
California or any state. (Candidates who wish to teach in
K-12 public schools must have a Multiple Subject or
Single Subject Teaching Credential. For information on
how to earn these credentials, see Student Services in
King Hall D2078.)
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A minimum of 45 units is required, including at least 23 in 500-
level courses. Students must pass a comprehensive
examination or submit a thesis or project.
Required Courses (29–31 units)
EDCI 513 Reading as a Cognitive Process (4)
EDCI 521 Seminar: Research in Teaching
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDCI 522 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and
Instruction for Classroom Teachers (4)
EDCI 524 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and
Instruction for Reading/Language Arts
Specialists (5)
EDCI 540A Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum I
(2)
*EDCI 540B Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum II
(2)
EDCI 541 Field Work in Reading and Language Arts
(4)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
*EDCI 540B may be repeated once to a total of 4 units.
Directed Electives (4 units)
Select from the following:
COMD 400 Hearing Science (4)
COUN 532 Diagnosis of Learning Problems and
Remedial Procedures (4)
EDCI 527 Issues and Trends in the Use of Children's
Literature (4)
EDEL 412 Emergent Literacy (4),
EDEL 413 Children's Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
EDEL 427 Using Multicultural Children's Literature in
the Classroom (4)
EDEL 525 Reading/ Language Arts Across the
Curriculum (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Suggested Electives (4–12 units):
To complete the 45 minimum units, select, with advisor
approval, additional classes from the directed electives above,
or any of the following:
COMD 456 Development of Verbal Behavior in
Childhood (4)
COMD 461 Descriptive Phonetics (4)
COMM 494/CHDV 492 Communication Behavior in
Childhood (4)
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COUN 501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home and
Agency Settings (4)
EDCI 523 Principles and Practices of Teaching Writing
in the Schools (4)
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Skills in Bilingual/Crosscultural Individuals
(4)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
EDFN 510 Advanced Study: Learning Theory and
Education (4)
EDFN 530 Advanced Study in Human Development (4)
ENGL 400/ANTH 471 Introduction to Linguistics (4) or
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
ENGL 406 Writing Nonfiction (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
ENGL 432 Literature for Adolescents (4)
PSY 412A Psychology of Human Development: Infancy
and Childhood (4)
PSY 412B Psychology of Human Development:
Adolescence and Young Adulthood (4)
PSY 418A Introduction to Theories of Personality (4)
PSY 418B Review of Research in Personality (4)
PSY 422 Social Psychology (4)
TESL 560 Theories of Teaching and Learning Second
Languages (4)
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0, 7 units)
EDCI 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EDCI 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDCI 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDCI 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (EDCI
596) should take it after they have completed all course work in
their program and must comply with College and Division
requirements. Under special circumstances, and with prior
approval from their M.A. program coordinator, students may
take EDCI 540B or EDCI 541 during the quarter they take their
comprehensive examination.
A California Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
and/or a California Reading Certificate can be earned
concurrently with this M.A. by completing a specific route
through this program.
For admission to the program(s) and for information on how to
earn a Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
and/or a Reading Certificate issued by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing concurrently with an
M.A. in Education: Option in Reading, see a faculty member
who advises for the programs. A list of these faculty members
and their office hours is available in King Hall C2097.
Reading and Language Arts Specialist
Credential
The Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential is
issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
It fulfills the requirements of the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education, as we'll as the
International Reading Association's guidelines for Reading
Specialists/Literacy Coaches. It authorizes the holder to
provide the following services as a reading specialist in any
grade level K-12, or in classes organized for adults:
• Develop and coordinate reading programs at the school,
district, or county level
• Select and adapt reading instruction materials; plan and
conduct reading staff development
• Assess student progress and monitor student
achievement in reading
• Provide direct reading intervention work with students
• Assist and support the classroom teacher in reading
instruction and teaching strategies.
Admission to the Program
For admission to the program, applicants must:
(1) Meet the university requirements for admission to graduate
study,
(2) Have a 3.0 or higher grade point average in their last 90
quarter (or 60 semester) units attempted, and
(3) Have completed a basic course/s in teaching reading and
writing (EDEL 415 and EDEL 416, or EDSE 423, or
equivalent) or hold a basic teaching credential issued by
California or any state.
Requirements for the Specialist Credential
(45 units)
Students must complete 45 units of required course work, fulfill
additional corequisites listed below, and pass the
comprehensive examination (EDCI 596) for the M.A. Degree in
Education: Option in Reading.
Required Courses (45 units)
EDCI 513 Reading as a Cognitive Process (4)
EDCI 521 Seminar: Research in Teaching
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDCI 522 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and
Instruction for Classroom Teachers (4)
EDCI 523 Principles and Practices of Teaching Writing
in the Schools (4)
EDCI 524 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and
Instruction for Reading/Language Arts
Specialists (5)
EDCI 527 Issues and Trends in Use of Children’s
Literature (4) or
EDEL 412 Emergent Literacy (4) or
EDEL 413 Children’s
Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
EDCI 540A
Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum I (2)
EDCI 540B Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum II (2)
EDCI 541 Field Work in Reading and Language Arts
(4)
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Skills in Bilingual/Crosscultural Individuals (4)
EDEL 525 Reading/Language Arts Across the
Curriculum (4)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
Corequisites
In addition to the above requirements, student must satisfy the
following:
• Complete ENGL 400 (4), or ENGL 401 (4), or TESL 400
(4), or an equivalent course in linguistics by the end of the
second quarter in the program.
• Have a preliminary basic California Teaching Credential
(i.e., A Multiple Subject, Single-Subject, or Educational
Specialist Teaching Credential). Students may work
towards the Reading and Language Arts Specialist
Credential while they are completing the requirements for
their preliminary teaching credential.
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• Have verified completion of three years of successful full-
time teaching experience after receiving a
basic teaching credential at any grades authorized by
their credential, and 20 clock hours of
successful experience with elementary or secondary
students in grades not included in their basic teaching
credential. (The latter requirement can often be met
through successful completion of EDCI 540A and EDCI
540B.) Students who finish the program before they
complete their experience requirements will be eligible for
the specialist credential once they finish this requirement.
Comprehensive Exam (0 units)
EDCI 596 Comprehensive Examination
Students should take the comprehensive examination for- the
M.A. degree in Education: Option in Reading Program (EDCI
596) after they have completed all course work in their
program and must comply with college and division
requirements. Under special circumstances, and with prior
approval from their program coordinator, students may take
EDCI 540B or EDCI 541 concurrently during the quarter they
take their Comprehensive Examination.
An M.A. in Education: Option in Reading and/or a California
Reading Certificate (issued by the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing) can be earned concurrently with this
Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential.
For admission to the program(s) and for information on how to
earn an M.A. in Education: Option in Reading and/or a
California Reading Certificate concurrently with the Reading
and Language Arts Specialist Credential, see a faculty member
who advises for the programs. A list of these faculty members
and their office hours is available in King Hall C2097.
Certificate Programs
California Reading Certificate
The California Reading Certificate is issued by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It authorizes the holder
to assess student reading and provide reading instruction in
response to those assessments. Certificate holders may
perform the following services at one or more school sites at
the grade level authorized by their prerequisite teaching
credential:
• Develop and implement reading curriculum
• Adapt reading content curriculum
• Assist classroom teachers in these areas
Admission to the Program
For admission to the program, applicants must:
(1) Meet the university requirements for Admission to
graduate study,
(2) Have a 3.0 or higher grade point average in their last
90 quarter (or 60 semester) units attempted, and
(3) Have completed a basic course/s in teaching reading
and writing (EDEL 415 and EDEL 416, or EDSE 423,
or equivalent) or hold a basic teaching credential
issued by California or any state.
Requirements for the Certificate (22 units)
Students must complete 22 units of required course work and
fulfill the additional corequisites listed below.
Required Courses (22 units)
EDCI 513 Reading as a Cognitive Process (4)
EDCI 522 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and
Instruction for Classroom Teachers (4)
EDCI 540A Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum I
(2)
EDCI 549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts
Skills in Bilingual/Crosscultural Individuals
(4)
EDEL 525 Reading/Language Arts Across the
Curriculum (4)
EDCI 527 Issues and trends in use of children's
literature: (4) or
EDEL 413 Children’s Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
Corequisites
In addition to the above requirements, Students must satisfy
the following:
• Complete ENGL 400 (4), ENGL 401 (4), or TESL
400 (4), or an equivalent course in Linguistics by- the
end of the second quarter in the program.
• Complete EDEL 412 (4) or an equivalent course in
emergent literacy.
• have a preliminary basic California Teaching
Credential (i.e., A Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or
Educational Specialist Teaching Credential). Students
may work towards the reading certificate while they
are completing the requirements for their
preliminary teaching credential.
• Have verified completion of three years of successful
full-time teaching experience after receiving a basic
teaching credential at any grade issued by California
or any state. Students who finish the program before
they complete their experience requirement will be
eligible for the reading certificate once they finish this
requirement.
The California Reading Certificate Program closely
corresponds with the first half of the reading and language arts
specialist credential program. All the classes in the reading
certificate program are in the M.A. in Education: Option in
Reading Program. .
For admission to the program(s), see a faculty member who
advises for the program. A list of these faculty members and
their office hours is available in King Hall C2097.
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Certificate Program in Storytelling
The certificate program in Storytelling is designed for persons
with an interest in the techniques, theories, and literature
associated with the ancient and modern art of storytelling. The
certificate is especially valuable for teacher use in language
arts instruction and for improving communications skills; it can
also be used effectively by librarians and recreation leaders.
This program is open to matriculated, upper division
undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students. Completion of
this credit certificate program requires 32 units in core and
elective courses.
Requirements for the Certificate (32 units)
Completion of this credit program requires 32 units in required
courses and elective courses.
Required Courses (20 units)
EDEL 424 Methods of Using Creative Dramatics with
Children (4)
EDEL 427 Using Multicultural Children’s Literature in
the Classroom (4)
EDEL 473 Storytelling for Teachers (4)
ENGL 430 Children’s Literature (4)
COMM 490 Studies in Children’s Speech Arts (4)
Field work (4 units)
EDEL 598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4) and/or
COMM 595 Graduate Performance (1–4)
Electives (8 units)
Select from the following:
ANTH 445 Myth and Folklore (4)
CHS 420 Mexican and Chicano Folklore (4)
EDEL 413 Children’s Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
TA 401 Advanced Creative Dramatics (4)
With adviser approval, students may include courses in the
folklore of an ethnic culture.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
Subcollegiate Course
093 Development of Study Skills: Reading (4)
Prerequisite: Recommendation of a counselor or an instructor.
Developing reading study skills necessary for academic
success at university level. Current general education
textbook material used to reinforce college-level reading.
Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units. No
credit toward baccalaureate.
Upper Division Courses
300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the Urban
Educator (2)
Prerequisite: Admission to University and Charter College of
Education. Analysis, application and evaluation of strategies to
prepare Multiple and Single Subject candidates to teach in
urban schools. Requires verification of completion of 45 hours
of early field experiences in a K-12 public school classroom.
Graded CR/NC.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser
402 Introduction to Instructional Design, Assessment and
Classroom Management Methods (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for formal
admission to the multiple subject credential program.
Exploration of the fundamental principles of instructional
design, strategies for addressing learner needs, assessment
methodology, and classroom management strategies.
Restricted to pre-service candidates enrolled in Block One of
program.
402I Integrated Instructional Design, Assessment and
Classroom Management for Field-Based Degree
Candidates (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for formal
admission to the multiple subject credential program.
Integration of the fundamental principles of instructional
design, strategies for addressing learner needs, assessment
methodology, and classroom management strategies.
Restricted to field-based candidates currently employed as full-
time teachers and enrolled in Block One of the program.
415 Teaching For Thinking (4)
Perspectives and practices to integrate problem-solving, critical
thinking, and the development of reflection and self-regulation
into all content area course instruction.
453 Teaching in Bilingual/Crosscultural Schools
(4 each)
Prerequisite: Teaching credential. Specialized teaching
techniques and materials for bilingual/crosscultural schools.
School and community field assignments.
453C Chinese
453K Korean
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Elementary Education (EDEL)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the division and
approval of the graduate adviser: EDEL 400, 415–419, 431, 465
400 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4 each)
Prerequisites: Admission to credential program; EDFN 413
(may be taken concurrently). Strategies for teaching reading
and writing in various milieu, emphasizing reading skills and
writing development. Field experience required. Offered in
English or a second language as listed below.
400S Spanish
402 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Social
Science and Science (4 each)
Prerequisites: Admission to credential program; EDFN 413
(may be taken concurrently). Analysis, application and
evaluation of strategies for teaching social science and science
in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Laboratory
experience provided. Offered in English or a second language
listed below:
402S Spanish
403 Directed Teaching: Multiple Subject (10)
Prerequisites. Completion of all professional education
courses in Blocks One-Three, EDFN 440, EDSP 440.
Corequisite: EDEL 403C. On-site laboratory experience
consisting of teaching multiple subjects under direction of
University supervisor with cooperation of supervising
classroom teacher(s). May be repeated for credit with division
approval. Graded CR/NC only.
403C Reflection, Synthesis and Assessment of Directed
Teaching (2)
Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in Blocks One-Three,
EDFN 440, EDSP 400. Corequisite: EDEL 403 or EDEL 489.
Seminar to accompany directed teaching to provide candidates
opportunities for self- and peer- reflection, professional growth,
and summative program portfolio assessment.
404 Directed Teaching II: Multiple Subject (12)
Prerequisites or corequisites: EDEL 403, EDFN 414. On-site
laboratory experience teaching multiple subjects under
direction of University supervisor with cooperation of
supervising classroom teacher(s). Concurrent weekly seminar.
Graded CR/NC.
405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for formal
admission to multiple subject credential program. Analysis
application, evaluation of strategies for teaching language
acquisition/language arts and related cultural aspects in
elementary classrooms, including primary language
development, ESL, and sheltered English strategies. Includes
laboratory experiences in a field setting. Course restricted to
candidates enrolled in Block One of program.
412 Emergent Literacy (4)
Basic concepts of emergent literacy, strategies for teaching
beginning reading/writing, phonemic awareness, phonics and
other word-attack skills, assessment, linguistic diversity,
children’s literature, and related legislative actions and
initiatives.
413 Children’s Reading Materials in Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: Proficiency in Spanish at 300B level. Spanish
reading materials suitable for development or enrichment of
reading at elementary level; oral and written language skills in
bilingual/crosscultural classroom.
414 Elementary Classroom Management (3)
Identification, analysis and interventions for effective classroom
management for pre-and in service teachers, grades K-6.
415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in Block One of
multiple subject credential program. Analysis, application, and
evaluation of strategies for teaching reading in various milieu,
emphasizing comprehension, phonics and other decoding
skills and strategies. Includes laboratory experiences in a field
setting. Offered in English or a second language as listed
below:
EDEL 415C Chinese
EDEL 415K Korean
EDEL 415 S Spanish
416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in Blocks One and Two
of multiple subject credential program. Analysis, application,
and evaluation of teaching writing and related language arts in
various milieu, emphasizing skills and strategies addressing
spelling, grammar, handwriting, children’s literature, oral
language, and listening. Includes laboratory experiences in a
field setting. Offered in English or a second language as listed
below:
EDEL 416C Chinese
EDEL 416K Korean
EDEL 416S Spanish
417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in Block One of
Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application and
evaluation of strategies for teaching mathematics in various
socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Laboratory experience
provided. Offered in English or a second language listed
below:
EDEL 417C Chinese
EDEL 417K Korean
EDEL 417S Spanish
418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Science (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in Block One of
multiple subject credential program. Analysis, application,
evaluation of strategies for teaching science in various
socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Course consists of lecture
and laboratory activities.
EDEL 418 Spanish
419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Social
Science (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in Blocks One and Two
of the multiple subject credential program. Analysis,
application, evaluation of strategies for teaching social science
in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Assessment point
for progress on professional protfolio.
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EDEL 419S Spanish
421 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary School (4)
Prerequisite: Teaching experience. Intensive study in
teaching language arts in elementary school. Exploration,
analysis, interpretation, and implementation of modern
teaching trends and issues, with urban emphasis.
424 Methods of Using Creative Dramatics with
Children (4)
Prerequisite: COMM 490. Methods of using creative
dramatics and educational drama as essential to language arts
and literacy across the curriculum for K-8 students. A
preservice or inservice course for librarians and teachers.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour.
427 Using Multicultural Children’s Literature in the
Classroom (4)
Survey, analysis, and use of multicultural children’s literature
as core curriculum in reading, language arts, and literacy. An
introduction to the use of multicultural children’s literature in the
classroom.
431 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Mathematics
in Middle Schools (4)
Prerequisite: EDEL 417 or equivalent. Analysis, application
and evaluation of strategies for teaching middle school
mathematics in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu.
432 Teaching Mathematics for Early Childhood (4)
Prerequisite: Teaching experience. Professional course
presenting methods and materials for teaching mathematics to
children, prekindergarten through grade three.
433ABCD Special Topics in Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers (1 each)
Prerequisite: EDEL 417. Instructional laboratory for
elementary teachers; current strategies, materials, and
terminology for teaching specific strands from Mathematics
Framework for California public schools.
433A Metric Measurement
433BProblem Solving
433CGeometry
433DLogic
435 Use of Calculator in Teaching Mathematics (2)
Prerequisite: EDEL 417. Laboratory that examines how the
calculator can be used in teaching mathematics, with a special
emphasis on problem solving.
451 Teaching Science in Elementary School (4)
Prerequisite: Teaching experience. Intensive study in
teaching science in elementary school; exploration, analysis,
interpretation, and implementation of modern teaching trends,
issues, and materials, with urban emphasis.
452 Developing Critical Thinking Through Science, K-7 (4)
Prerequisite: EDEL 402. Investigation of strategies and
research in science education which assists children to
develop critical thinking, problem solving strategies, and higher
order thinking through science exploration and investigations.
Includes 20 hours of laboratory.
454 The Science, Technology and Society
Curriculum K-7 (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 402,452. Exploration of how society uses
the accumulated knowledge from science and other disciplines
to control and alter the way things work, and it helps in
understanding science and technology –related societal
issues. Includes 20 hours of laboratory.
461 Curriculum Procedures and Materials for Early
Childhood Education (4)
Curriculum, instructional procedures/materials in early
childhood education. Focus on designing learning experiences
to address developmental characteristics of
preschool/kindergarten children in diverse urban settings.
Observation/participation in early education classrooms
required.
463 Kindergarten-Primary Education (4)
Instructional strategies bridging kindergarten and the primary
grades in diverse urban settings; including theoretical
frameworks, integrated curriculum, and authentic assessment
practices.
464 Prekindergarten Education in Metropolitan Areas (4)
Corequisite: EDFN 437. Selection of objectives, student
population, curriculum content, materials and instructional
procedures for teachers in public prekindergarten schools in
various socioeconomic and cultural milieu.
465 Directed Teaching: Preschool (12)
Prerequisites: EDEL 461, 462; see Multiple Subject Credential
with Prekindergarten Option requirements. Directed teaching
for credential at preschool level. Graded CR/NC.
466 Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Classroom:
Needs and Opportunities (4)
Multicultural education and anti bias curriculum development
for early childhood education; focus on cross-cultural
perspectives and their effects on behavior, learning, and
teaching.
467 School/Family/Community Partnerships in Urban
Learning (4 units)
Examination of family, community, societal, cultural, and
ideological influences on children's learning and schooling.
Emphasis on strategies to integrate urban family members, as
well as community resources, into the teaching-learning
process. Field-based experiences required.
470AB Introduction to Elementary Curriculum (3, 3)
Prerequisites: COMD 456, 461. Overview of curriculum,
methods, and materials used by elementary teachers in
presenting reading, mathematics, and language arts. Meets
needs of Communicative Disorders majors pursuing Special
Class Authorization of Severe Language Handicapped and/or
Aphasic Pupils. May not be used for Multiple Subject
credential.
473 Storytelling for Teachers (4)
Developing skills of storytelling, selecting appropriate literature,
and including storytelling in the elementary school curriculum.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour.
480 Teaching Problem Solving with LOGO (4)
Theory and methods for teaching the programming language
LOGO, with emphasis on problem-solving. (Hands-on
computer laboratory.)
488A,B,C Support Seminar in Field Experiences (4,4,4)
This seminar provides emergency and internship credential
teachers with support in field experiences as they develop,
implement, and modify instruction based on reflection about
teaching practices. This course is restricted to students who
have been admitted to the CSULA University Internship
Program (CR/NC).
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489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies (10)
Prerequisites: Completion of all professional education
courses in Blocks One-Three, EDFN 440, EDSP 400.
Corequisite: EDEL 403C. Demonstration of competencies
related to instructional skills specified for components leading
to completion of approved preliminary multiple subject
credential program requirements. Restricted to field-based
candidates currently employed as full-time teachers. May be
repeated for credit with division approval. Graded CR/NC.
490 Problems in Elementary Education (2–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique
problems in elementary education. Specific topic announced
in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit as subject
matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly and final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit.
Secondary Education (EDSE)
Lower Division Courses
190 Exploring Science in the Classroom, School, and
Community (2)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the undergraduate Natural
Science major with an option in Biology, Chemistry,
Geoscience or Physics/teacher preparation for the Single
Subject (Better Educated Science Teacher) program. Sixty
hours of early field exploration of teaching science in public
middle schools and high schools.
Upper Division Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the division and
approval of the graduate adviser.
401 Instructional Strategies in Secondary Teaching (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for formal
admission to single subject credential program. Course
restricted to preservice candidates to be taken in block one of
the program. Theoretical and practical aspects of
instructional design along with developing skills and
understandings required by prospective and beginning
secondary school teachers for effective instructional planning
implementation, assessment, classroom management, and
evaluation of instructions; analysis of special instructional
and curricular problems in secondary schools.
401S Instructional Strategies in Secondary Teaching
Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200C or 205B or equivalent.
Prerequisites or corequisites: EDCI 300. Skills and
understandings required by prospective and beginning
secondary school teachers for effective planning,
implementation, and evaluation of Spanish/English bilingual
instruction; analysis of special instructional and curricular
problems in secondary schools.
415 Classroom Management in Secondary Schools (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for formal
admission to single subject credential program. Course
restricted to preservice candidates to be taken in block one of
the program. Identification and resolution of classroom
management and control problems in secondary schools;
study and application of selected strategies, teacher control
techniques, and related research.
421 Instructional Methods for Secondary School
Subjects (3-4 each)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to single subject teaching
credential program, and as specified for individual subjects
below, and completion of all courses in Blocks One-Two.
Instructional strategies and curricular themes in specific
subjects taught in secondary schools. Single subject
teaching credential candidates must complete one methods
course to meet credential requirements.
421C Science
421G Economics and General Business
Methods and materials for teaching such high school
subjects as economics, consumer economics, general
business, and business law.
421HHealth and Safety Education
421I Industrial Education
Prerequisite: TECH 300AB.
421L Languages Other than English
Prerequisite: Six upper division units in the language.
421M Mathematics
421N English and Language Arts
Prerequisites: ENGL 401; 406 or 410; completion of all but
two courses in English program for Single Subject credential.
421P Physical Education
421R Art
421S Social Science
421U General Music
Prerequisite: MUS 344, 423
423 Literacy in Middle and High School Content
Classrooms (4). Prerequisite: EDSE 401, 415, 442A,
EDFN 440. Integrating literacy development with learning in
middle and high school content classrooms. Understanding
and assessing literacy processes; vocabulary development;
strategic literacy instruction; literacy development for all
learners. Tutorial field experience.
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423S Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools -
Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200C or 205B or equivalent. Suggested
corequisite: EDSE 442B or 489 or current secondary school
classroom employment. Reading in secondary school
content areas; reading as an instructional tool in bilingual
secondary classes; strategies to improve reading at
secondary level; provision for field experience.
428C Processes of Science (4)
Exploration of the methodologies, logical procedures, and
explanatory systems that characterize the natural sciences.
Focal point will be the role of the science educator in a
constructivist teaching/learning environment.
430 Using ESL Techniques in the Content Areas (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 440, EDSE 401, 415, 442A. ESL and
sheltered English/SDAIE instructional strategies that increase
English skills and comprehensibility of core curricular subject
matter for second language learners.
442C Directed Teaching in Secondary Schools (7)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the undergraduate Natural
Science major with an option in Biology, Chemistry,
Geoscience or Physics/teacher preparation for the Single
Subject (Better Educated Science Teacher) program. Formal
admission into the Charter College of Education credential
program. Completion of all other program coursework.
442I Proseminar: Learning Environments and Instruction
in the Secondary Teaching Internship (4)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to the single subject
internship credential program. Support to intern teachers in
organizing learning environments and instructional practices
in urban middle and secondary classrooms. Field experience
in teaching.
445A Proseminar: Learning Environments and
Instruction in Secondary Schools (4)
Corequisites or prerequisites: EDCI 300, EDFN 413.
Organization of learning environments and instructional
practices to support student learning with the socio-cultural
context of urban secondary classrooms. Observation and
participation in secondary schools.
445B Proseminar: Inquiry into Curriculum, Teaching,
and School Culture (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 440, EDSE 401, 415, 423, 430, 445A.
Corequisite: EDSE 421. Understanding of dimensions of
school culture in curriculum and instruction. Using school
culture information to develop and deliver curriculum and
assessment. Observation and participation in secondary
schools.
445C Directed Teaching in Secondary Schools (10)
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the credential program;
completion of credential courses in Blocks One through
Three; completion of subject matter preparation program and
recommendation of the subject department. Corequisite:
EDSE 445D. Four periods per day of directed teaching in an
assigned school. CR/NC only.
445D Proseminar: Assessment of Teaching
Performance (2)
Prerequisites: EDFN 440, EDSE 401, 415, 421, 430, 423,
445A, 445B, EDSP 400. Corequisite: EDSE 445C or 489.
Reflections on teaching practices in secondary schools.
Summative review of portfolio evidence of teaching practices.
489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies (10)
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the credential program;
completion of credential courses in Blocks One through
Three; completion of the subject matter competency.
Corequisite: EDSE 442E. Demonstration of teaching
competencies for full-time secondary teachers. Must include
two periods in subject area of credential. Meets California
Single Subject teaching credential requirement for directed
teaching. Four periods per day of directed teaching at an
approved school site. May be repeated for credit with division
approval. Graded CR/NC.
490 Problems in Secondary Education (2–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique
problems in secondary education. Specific subject
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit as subject matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly; final report submitted. May
be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses
Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 500-level courses that are required in
a credential program.
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
504 Theory, Trends, and Practice in School Reform (4)
Exploration of the theory behind school reform movements,
resulting trends, and changes in practice including a focus on
school level reforms, curriculum reforms, and the changing role
of teachers.
511 Advanced Classroom Assessment in the Urban
School (4) (Also listed as EDFN 511)
Prerequisite; Level I credential, enrollment in an induction or
Master of Arts degree in Education program, or permission of
instructor. This course is an advanced treatment of the field of
classroom assessment emphasizing authentic methodologies
focusing on urban classroom settings.
513 Reading as a Cognitive Process (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 415 or EDSE 423; teaching credential
and teaching experience. Advanced study of current issues
and programs in reading instruction; application of recent
research findings to reading curriculum. Open to both
elementary and secondary teachers.
521 Seminar: Research in Teaching Reading/Language
Arts (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 415 or EDSE 423, and EDFN 500 or
equivalents. Analysis of the research knowledge base for K-12
reading/language arts instruction and learning, and application
of research to the solution of reading/language arts problems.
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522 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and Instruction
for Classroom Teachers (4)
Prerequisite: EDEL 415 or 513 or EDSE 423. Formal and
informal diagnostic methods; remedial reading methods within
integrated whole-language classroom; instruction for
elementary through secondary levels; supervised diagnostic
experience.
523 Principles and Practices of Teaching Writing in the
Schools (4)
Prerequisite: EDEL 415 and 416 or EDSE 423 or equivalent.
Analysis of writing development and the teaching of written
composition skills in K-12 through various writing forms, and
use of authentic evaluation procedures. Requires advanced
research project.
524 Reading/Language Arts Assessment and Instruction
for Reading/Language Arts Specialists (5)
Prerequisite: EDCI 522. Advanced diagnosis of severely
disabled readers and/or writers; supervised experience in
diagnosis and small group instruction with students who need
assistance. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
527 Issues and Trends in Use of Children’s Literature (4)
Issues and trends in using children’s literature to teach
reading, language arts, and other school subjects; analysis of
research on literature-based instruction.
535 Teaching for Cross-Cultural and Global Awareness (4)
Instructional strategies, materials, resources for examining
cross-cultural and global education issues in the classroom.
537 Teacher Leadership in the Urban School: Issues,
Trends, and New Directions (4) (Also listed as EDAD 537)
Prerequisite: Level I credential, enrollment in an induction or
Master of Arts degree in Education program. This course
presents a new paradigm in teacher leadership to enable
teachers to explore the rewards and responsibilities of effective
leadership in urban school settings. It also serves as a
foundational course for teachers seeking National Board
Certification.
539 Instructional Strategies for Inner City Schools (4)
Prerequisite: Teaching credential. Instructional strategies,
resources, and organizational patterns designed for teaching
children and youth of inner city schools. Field work included.
540A Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum I (2)
Prerequisites: EDCI 524, instructor consent. Supervised
experience in small-group instruction with beginning readers,
ELL students and students with reading difficulties.
540B Reading/Language Arts Clinical Practicum II (2)
Prerequisites: EDCI 524, EDCI 540A, instructor consent.
Supervised experience in small-group instruction with
beginning readers, ELL students and students with reading
difficulties at early and intermediate levels of reading
acquisition. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
541 Field Work in Reading and Language Arts (4)
Prerequisites: EDCI 540A, and instructor consent. Supervised
field experience in organization, administration, and
supervision of district/school level reading/language arts
programs. This course requires service learning.
549 Developing English Reading/Language Arts Skills in
Bilingual/Crosscultural Individuals (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 415, EDSE 423, teaching credential, or
instructor consent; prerequisite or corequisite: EDCI 453.
Analysis of research, curriculum design and selection of
materials and strategies for the development of English
reading/language arts skills for the culturally/linguistically
diverse student.
550AB Advanced Fieldwork in Curriculum and Instruction
in the Classroom (2, 2)
Prerequisite: Level I credential, enrollment in an induction or a
Master of Arts degree in Education program. This is an
advanced fieldwork course in curriculum and instruction. It is
designed to support and assess beginning teachers' skills and
knowledge necessary to be effective practitioners and to
become knowledgeable about California teaching standards
and frameworks. Course includes field experiences in the
classroom. Graded CR/NC.
551 Reflection, Synthesis, Assessment: Induction
Portfolio (2)
Prerequisites: Level I teaching credential and teaching
experience; Corequisite: EDCI 596. This is a capstone course
designed for teachers pursuing a Level II Multiple Subject or
Single Subject credential. Teachers demonstrate evidence of
knowledge and skills of advanced coursework and teaching
experience reflective of present competence and assessment
of professional and academic growth achieved during the
program. Graded CR/NC.
552 Scientific Processes and Authentic Assessment
Strategies (4)
Prerequisite: EDEL 418 or EDSE 421C or equivalent. The
course emphasizes scientific behavior through the process of
scientific inquiry. It explores the field of assessment to provide
insights into the acquisition of scientific behaviors by students
and teachers. Includes 20 hours of laboratory.
553 Environmental Science Education in the Urban Setting
(4)
Prerequisite: EDEL 418 or EDSE 421C or equivalent. An intra-
disciplinary course, illustrating the interaction of science
application and the environment. Exploration of urban
environmental sources for research and experimentation,
provides field laboratory experiences. Includes 20 hours of
laboratory.
555 Seminar: Teaching Middle School Science Research,
4-7 (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 418 or EDSE 421C or equivalent.
Exploration of research in science education curricula
containing embedded assessment and multicultural
components. Participants learn scientific research through
application of long term science projects with their pupils.
Includes 20 hours of laboratory.
560 Principles and Practices of Curriculum in Urban
Schools (4)
Curricular trends in historical perspective; sociological change,
research in child growth and development, basic philosophies.
Objectives, practices, materials, evaluation in curriculum
development process.
583 Application of Hypermedia in Instruction (4)
Prerequisites: EDIT 430, teaching credential. Hands-on
instruction in uses of hypermedia for teaching in K-12 schools;
strategies for use of hypermedia by both teachers and students
to enhance instruction.
Curriculum and Instruction / 365
584 Learning Theories and Cognitive Science in Math
Education (4)
Survey and analysis of theories and research in cognitive
science and learning theories in mathematics education:
cognitive technologies, students’ systematic errors, gender and
cultural issues.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
599A, Thesis or Project Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 and 500, advancement to candidacy,
written approval of thesis chair. Prior to completion, student
will have completed draft of thesis or project proposal, selected
a thesis committee, and submitted draft of thesis or project
proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
599B, Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDCI 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Prior to completion student will have
submitted a final draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
599C, Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDCI 599B, written approval of thesis committee
chair. Completion of thesis or project under direct supervision
of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC. Courses in Elementary
Education (EDEL)
Doctoral Courses in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
602 College Teaching Practicum (4)
Prerequisites: Advanced Ed.D. standing, and consent of
instructor. A minimum of one quarter supervised teaching in
college level classes under the supervision of the course
instructor. Required of all doctoral candidates in the
UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral Program. Fulfills teaching portion of
Ed.D. requirements. Graded CR/NC.
630A Curriculum Theory and Praxis in Education (4)
Prerequisite: Admission into UCR/CSU Joint Doctoral
Program. Covers analysis of curriculum theories, trends
innovations, and instructional strategies.
659 Research Seminar (2)
Prerequisites: Completion of advanced methodology courses
and consent of the instructor. Research reports on topics in
educational domains, such as curriculum and instruction.
Seminar, 2 hours. Graded credit or no credit. May be
repeated for credit.
660 History of Curriculum (4)
Prerequisite: Admission into doctoral program. Investigation
of historical construction of schooling generally, and
specifically of curriculum -- formal, informal, and hidden.
Exploration of purposes of schooling, relationship between
schooling and U.S.culture, and sociocultural contexts for
changes and continuities in curriculum.
669 Topics in Education (4)
Prerequisite: Admission into doctoral program. Covers a
single topic not contained in a regular course. Course will
function as a proseminar in School Curriculum and
Instructional Leadership, introducing Ed-D. students to CSU
and UCR faculty in this area and their research.
675 Strategies for Teaching and Learning (4)
Prerequisite: Entry into Doctoral Program. Explores issues
and questions in teaching, learning, and child development.
Addresses implications of various teaching and learning
theories and models for curriculum, instruction, assessment,
and teacher education.
677 Theoretical Perspectives on the Practice of Teaching
(4)
Prerequisite: Entry into Doctoral Program. Examines a range
of theoretical perspectives used in studying the practice of
teaching. Covers psychological, historical, anthropological,
sociological, and philosophical perspectives. Entails
significant research.
699 Doctoral Dissertation (6)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy for the doctoral
degree and consent of instructor to act as sponsor.
Continuous enrollment required while student is working on
dissertation. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
Elementary Education (EDEL)
525 Reading/Language Arts Across the Curriculum (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 415 or equivalent, teaching experience.
Investigation of comprehensive reading/language arts
instruction research base and applications. Literature-based
action research project across the curriculum.
531-551 Seminars: Research in Teaching Elementary
School Subjects (4 each)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500, teaching experience. Analysis of
research on instruction and learning; application of implications
of research to the solution of classroom problems. An action
research project, including an extensive review of the literature,
is required.
531 Mathematics
535 Seminar: Assessment Strategies in Mathematics (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 431, teaching credential, teaching
experience. Analysis of and practice in the use of assessment
models that focus on mathematical thinking.
541 Social Studies
551 Science
554 Research in Thematic Science: Integrating Language
Arts, K-7 (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 402, EDEL 452, EDEL 552. Research
into the positive use of the thematic approach to teaching a
rigorous motivational science program that contains inter-
disciplinary sciences with language arts components. Includes
20 hours of laboratory.
560 Design and Management of Early Childhood Public
Educational Programs (4)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Early Childhood/Primary Education
M.A. option or consent of instructor. Design and management
of early childhood public educational programs; leadership,
goals, budget, accountability, differentiated staffing,
management, proposal writing, articulation.
366 / Curriculum and Instruction
563 Seminar: Issues and Trends in Early Childhood
Education (4)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Early Childhood/Primary Education
M.A. option or consent of instructor. Persistent problems in
early childhood education; review of literature concerning
challenges and controversies in the field.
564 Seminar: Advanced Methodologies in Early Childhood
Education (4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 461 or consent of instructor. Intensive
research-based study of early childhood education
methodologies offered through course sections in assessment,
interdisciplinary curriculum approaches, play, school-family
partnerships. May be repeated for up to 8 credits.
580 Computer Applications for Teaching Mathematics and
Science (2)
Prerequisite: EDEL 480 . Development of criteria for selecting
courseware and strategies for using it in the teaching of
mathematics and science in elementary and middle schools.
589 Seminar: Elementary Education (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in last 10
units for M.A. degree in Education: Elementary Teaching
option. Identification and analysis of problems and trends in
urban elementary education.
590 Creating a Healthy and Effective Classroom Climate
(4)
Prerequisites: EDEL 414, EDSE 415, or EDCI 402 or
equivalent. Creating advanced examination of the area of
classroom management; strategies for creating a healthy
classroom environment.
594 Selected Studies in Elementary Education (1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of division chair. Intensive study of
designated problems in elementary education. May be
repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
595 Advanced Field Work: Early Childhood Specialist
Instructional Credential (5)
Prerequisites: EDEL 560, teaching credential, formal
admission to Early Childhood Specialist instructional credential
program. Specialized fieldwork assigned on individual basis.
Scheduled fieldwork; tutorial session required. Graded
CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Exam (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter. Graded CR/NR
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500, instructor consent to act as sponsor,
division approval of project prior to registration. Independent
research under guidance of faculty. May be repeated for
credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate
work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor to
act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced
topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit.
Secondary Education (EDSE)
500 Introductory Seminar: Reflections on Teaching (4)
Inquiry into theories and principles guiding classroom practice
in middle and secondary schools. Addresses instructional
problems and issues as well as methods for their investigation
and solution.
590 Teaching in Multicultural Middle and Secondary
Classrooms (4)
Examines research-based strategies for designing,
implementing and evaluating culturally-sensitive, learner-
centered curriculum and instruction in multicultural/multiethnic
middle and secondary classrooms.
591 Problems of Metropolitan Secondary School
Students (4)
Prerequisites: Secondary credential, secondary teaching
experience. Consideration of typical and special problems of
adolescents, with emphasis on their perception of such
problems; investigation of selected aspects of adolescent
attitudes, interests, and behavior.
594 Selected Studies in Secondary Education (1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of division chair. Intensive study of
designated problems in secondary education. May be
repeated for a maximum of 12 units for credit as subject matter
changes.
595 Seminar: Metropolitan Secondary Education (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent or completion of or concurrent
enrollment in final units of program for Master of Arts degree:
Option in Secondary Teaching. Identification and analysis of
persistent problems as they affect metropolitan secondary
education.
596 Comprehensive Examination (3,4)
The comprehensive examination for the Master of Arts degree
in Education with an option in Middle and Secondary
Curriculum and Instruction will require candidates to engage in
extended inquiry by completing an interlocking set of structured
activites such as field research, teacher research, literature
reviews, grant writing, and program development. Candidates
electing to take these comprehensive exams will be monitored
and guided over two quarters while they are enrolled in EDSE
596. Graded CR/NR
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500, instructor consent to act as sponsor,
division approval of project prior to registration. Independent
research under guidance of faculty. May be repeated to a
maximum of 12 units for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate
work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor to
act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced
topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit.
Economics and Statistics / 369
Department of
Economics and Statistics
College of Business and Economics
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F917
Phone: (323) 343-2930
E-mail: [email protected]u
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu/econ/index.aspx
The programs of the Department of Economics and Statistics equip students with essential analytical and technical skills needed for
business and economic analysis. Depending on the choice of specialization, the broad and solid training in economics is highly
marketable for a wide variety of professional jobs such as public policy analysts, consultants, international economists, financial
market analysts, investment advisers, business and economic forecasters, social scientists, lawyers, teachers, and educators.
The department offers both Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Economics, a minor in Economics, two
certificate programs, and a Business Economics option for the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration. The
BA program has two options: Applied Economics (with possible concentrations in International Economics, Public Policy, and
Financial Economics) and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The MA program has options in Global Economics and Financial
Economics.
In addition to providing the foundation in economics and statistics needed by all business students, the department prepares those
looking for specialized careers in industry and the public sector. In particular, there are programs that prepare students for
advanced graduate work in economics and for teaching.
The Faculty
Professors: Miles M. Finney, Neil H. Garston, Edward W. T. Hsieh (Chair), Sun K. Kim, Kon S. Lai, Tom E. Larson, Madhu S.
Mohanty, Stephen K. Pollard, Sunil K. Sapra, Dang T. Tran, Andrew J. Winnick, Mann J. Yoon.
Associate Professors: Samantha Carrington, Li-Hsueh Chen, Nikolai Pulchritudoff.
Assistant Professor: Ramon Castillo.
Emeriti: Giorgio Canarella, Ke Ting Hsia, Leonard G. Mathy, Donald A. Moore, Paul T. Mu.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Economics is 180 units, of which 76-84 units are in
the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Advisement: Department of Economics
and Statistics
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics
prepares students to qualify for positions in business and
government. Specific areas include finance, labor,
transportation, international trade, banking, and regulatory
agencies. A major in economics also provides a foundation for
teaching at the college or high school level, and for entrance
into graduate school or law school.
Two options are offered: the first emphasizes applied
economics, and the second, social and behavioral sciences.
Students pursuing either the major or minor are urged to
complete lower division courses before taking upper division
courses.
Requirements for the Major (76–84 units)
A total of 76-84 units is required for the major, depending on
the option selected. All students complete a 20-unit common
core of lower and upper division courses in economics and
business plus one of the options to complete remaining degree
requirements.
Core Requirements (20 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic Statistics I
(4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4) or
ENGL 306 Technical Writing (4)
Option Requirements
Students select one of the following two options, comprising
56-64 units, to fulfill requirements for the major.
Option 1: Applied Economics (64 units)
This option provides students with applied, more specialized
training in economics. It is
recommended for students interested
in a career that requires applied business and economics
skills.
370 / Economics and Statistics
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
ACCT 202 Survey of Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
MATH 206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4) or
MATH 242 Mathematics for Business and Economics
Majors (4)
(ACCT 200AB can be substituted for ACCT 202)
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units)
ECON 401 Mathematical Economics (4)
ECON 403 Macroeconomics (4)
ECON 410 Microeconomics (4)
ECON 414 Econometrics I (4)
ECON 415 Applied Economic and Business
Forecasting (4)
ECON 491 Data Analysis, Reporting and
Presentation (4)
(ECON 491 is the capstone course for the program. Students
must take ECON 491 after they have achieved senior standing
(completed 135 units) and have completed all other required
upper division option courses)
Elective Field Courses (28 units)
Select 16-20 units of courses from one of the following fields,
plus 8-12 additional units of upper division economics courses,
with adviser approval.
Field 1: International Economics
ECON 426 International Political Economy (4)
ECON 460 Economics of Developing Countries (4)
ECON 461 Economics of International Trade (4)
ECON 462 International Monetary Economics (4)
ECON 490 Issues in the Economics of Globalization (4)
Field 2: Public Policy
ECON 350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the
U.S. (4)
ECON 405 Economics of Regulation and
Deregulation (4)
ECON 430 Labor Economics (4)
ECON 433 Economics of the Public Sector (4)
ECON 440 Urban and Regional Economics (4)
ECON 472 Labor Relations and Collective
Bargaining (4)
Field 3: Financial Economics
ECON 435 Market Indicators and Federal Reserve
Policy (4)
ECON 462 International Monetary Economics (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
FIN 332 Investments (4)
FIN 437 Securities Analysis (4) or
FIN 440 Futures and Options (4)
Field 4: Open Field
Students may select a customized combination of 28 units of
upper division courses in a specific applied area (e.g., urban
and regional studies) based on their special interests, with
adviser approval.
Option 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences (56 units)
This option serves students with interdisciplinary interests in
economics and other areas of social and behavioral sciences:
anthropology, geography, history, political science, psychology,
sociology, and American, Chicano, Latin American, Pan-
African, and urban studies.
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
ACCT 202 Survey of Accounting (4)
MATH 242 Mathematics for Business and Economics
Majors (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic Statistics II
(4)
Select two from the following:
ECON 310, 403, 410
Electives (36 units)
Electives on Economics Issues (16 units)
Select 16 units from the following:
ECON 350, 405, 426, 430, 433, 440, 472, 412 or 471
General Electives (20 units)
Select 4 upper division units in economics; 8-16 units in other
social or behavioral sciences; and 0-8 units in economics,
other courses in the College of Business and Economics, or
mathematics with adviser approval.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in Business
Economics
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration with the Business
Economics Option. The BSBA degree with this option requires
completion of 72 units in BSBA core courses and 28 units in
the option. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration (72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4,4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements (28 units)
This option teaches students major technical skills and
knowledge needed by consulting companies, business
corporations, and government agencies for business and
economic analyses in a rapidly changing economy.
Economics and Statistics / 371
Required Courses (16 units)
ECON 415 Applied Economic and Business Forecasting
(4)
ECON 458 Economics of E-Commerce and the Internet
(4)
*ECON 491 Data Analysis, Reporting and Presentation
(4)
*ECON 491 is the professional skills course for Economics
majors.
Select one course from the following (which ever was not used
in the BSBA core):
ECON 303 Money, Banking and the Economy (4) or
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 4 units of upper division ECON courses and 8 units of
other upper division economics or business courses in the
College of Business and Economics, with adviser approval.
Minor in Economics
A minor in Economics is available for students majoring in
other fields. A total of 20 units in economics is required, of
which 12 units are in upper division courses and taken in
residence at Cal State L.A.. At least 4 upper division units for
the minor program cannot be applied toward a student's major.
Requirements for the Minor (20 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
ECON 201 Principles of Economics I (4)
ECON 202 Principles of Economics II (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select upper division ECON courses in consultation with major
and minor program advisers. At least 4 units in the minor
program cannot be applied toward a student's major, and the
elective requirement cannot be satisfied with ECON 499. A list
of economics courses that may be used as electives for the
minor is available from the Department of Economics and
Statistics.
Certificate in International Economic
Relations
The certificate program in International Economic Relations
assists students in understanding the economic and political
factors that influence the global economy. The certificate is
designed for students who intend to pursue a career in a
federal or state agency that deals with international affairs,
corporations involved in international business and finance,
and in international organizations, foundations, and
nongovernment agencies.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
Select at least 28 units with consent of an adviser, Including 16
units in the core and at least 12 units of electives.
Prerequisite:
Enrollment in a degree program in the College of Business and
Economics OR in a degree program in Political Science OR
consent of adviser.
Required Core Courses (16 units)
ECON/POLS 426 International Political Economy (4)
ECON 461 Economics of International Trade (4)
ECON 462 International Monetary Economics (4)
POLS 425 U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World (4)
or
POLS 427 International Relations (4)
Elective Courses (12 units)
Select from the following:
CHIN 380 or FREN 380 or JAPN 380 or SPAN 380
Business/Commercial Chinese, French,
Japanese, or Spanish (4)
ECON 460 Economics of Developing Countries (4)
ECON 480 Comparative Economic Systems (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
GEOG 341 World Resources and Environmental Issues
(4)
GEOG 481 Political Geography (4)
LAS 424 The United States and Latin America (4)
LAS/PAS/POLS 360 Dynamics of Change in the
Developing World (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MKT 456 International Marketing Management (4)
PAS 416 Pan Africanism and World Politics (4)
POLS 457 Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 450 or 451 or 452 or 453 or 456
Politics of Selected Regions (4)
Certificate in Labor Relations
The certificate program in Labor Relations is designed to
strengthen the skills of students interested in labor relations
careers and to improve access to career opportunities for
administrators, mediators, arbitrators, and government and
labor officials.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
Select at least 28 units with consent of an adviser.
Prerequisites:
• Senior standing in a bachelor’s degree program in the
College of Business and Economics or
• Senior standing in a BA degree program in the College of
Natural and Social Sciences or
• Classified graduate standing in master's degree program
in the College of Business and Economics or the
College of Natural and Social Sciences or
• Senior standing in a BA degree program in the
Department of Communication Studies or
• Consent of an adviser
Required Core Courses (16 units)
ECON 430 Labor Economics (4)
ECON 473 Labor Legislation (4) or
HIST 487 History of U. S. Work and Working
People (4)
ECON 472 Labor Relations (4)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources Management
(4)
Elective Courses (12 units)
Select from the following:
ECON 403 Macroeconomics (4)
MGMT 474 Compensation Management (4)
MGMT 477 Staffing, Recruitment, and Selection (4)
POLS 463 Public Personnel Administration (4)
COMM 430 Dynamics of Organizational Communication
(4)
372 / Economics and Statistics
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Economics
The degree curriculum consists of a core as well as two
options: Financial Economics and Global Economics.
The Financial Economics option provides students with
essential analytical and technical skills in both economics and
financial analyses desired by consulting firms, securities
companies, and other related businesses in investment
services such as investment banking, mutual funds, and
insurance.
The Global Economics option equips students with current
knowledge of the global economy, together with investigative
and technical skills, for business economic analysis desired by
consulting companies, government agencies, multinational
business corporations, and international organizations.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study with conditionally classified standing, applicants
must have a 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter
units attempted, a minimum cumulative score of 900 on the
verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE General Test, and
a minimum score of 2.5 on the analytical writing portion of the
GRE general test.
For admission to classified graduate standing in Economics,
applicants must meet the above admission requirements plus
the following prerequisites: equivalent of the baccalaureate in
Economics at Cal State L. A. or completion with a B (3.0)
average of a set of prerequisite courses selected by a
Department of Economics and Statistics adviser at Cal State L.
A.; filing of a program, including electives, with the College of
Business and Economics Advisement Center.
If qualifying courses are required, they must be designated in
advance. They may include upper division and prerequisite
courses.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
The 45-unit program consists of core requirements, which are
to be taken together with either the Financial Economics or the
Global Economics option. A minimum of 23 units must consist
of 500-level courses.
Core Courses (24 units)
ECON 401 Mathematical Economics (4)
ECON 414 Econometrics I (4)
ECON 415 Applied Economic and Business
Forecasting (4)
ECON 510 Seminar: Applied Microeconomic Analysis
(4)
ECON 514 Seminar: Econometric Analysis and
Applications (4)
ECON 520 Seminar: Macroeconomics and Monetary
Policy (4)
Options
Students select one of the following options for 16-21 units
depending on whether they take a comprehensive examination
or write a thesis. Electives are determined in conference with
a graduate adviser to meet the professional objectives of
students.
Financial Economics Option (16-21 units)
Required Courses (12 units)
FIN 530 Seminar: Business Finance (4)
FIN 531 Seminar: Financial Institutions (4)
FIN 533 Seminar: International Finance (4)
Electives (4–9 units)
Select from the following:
ECON 462 International Monetary Economics (4)
ECON 521 Seminar: International Macroeconomics and
Currency Crises (4)
ECON 598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
FIN 434 Financial Management (4)
FIN 534 Seminar: Portfolio Management (4)
FIN 535 Seminar: Speculative Securities and Markets (4)
Other 400- and 500-level courses may be used with prior
adviser approval. A sufficient number of units must be at the
500 level to bring total 500-level units for core and electives to
at least 23. A student may take ECON 598 only once and for
no more than one unit. For more information about the
culminating experience requirement below, consult the
department’s graduate adviser.
Culminating Experience (0, 5 units)
BUS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ECON 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
Global Economics Option (16–21 units)
Required Courses (12 units)
ECON 521 Seminar: International Macroeconomics and
Currency Crises (4)
ECON 560 Seminar: Current Issues in Economic
Development (4)
ECON 561 Seminar: International Economics (4)
Electives (4–9 units)
Select from the following:
ECON 426 International Political Economy (4)
ECON 460 Economics of Developing Countries (4)
ECON 461 Economics of International Trade (4)
ECON 462 International Monetary Economics (4)
ECON 490 Issues in the Economics of Globalization (4)
ECON 526 Seminar: International Political Economy (4)
ECON 590 Seminar: Contemporary Economic Analysis
and Policy (4)
ECON 598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
FIN 533 Seminar: International Finance (3)
Other 400- or 500-level courses may be used with prior adviser
approval. A sufficient number of units must be at the 500 level
to bring the total 500-level units for core and electives to at
least 23. A student may take ECON 598 only once and for no
more than one unit. For more information about the culminating
experience requirement below, consult the department’s
graduate adviser.
Culminating Experience (0, 5 units)
BUS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ECON 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
Economics and Statistics / 373
List of Courses (ECON) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
109 Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics (4)
(crosslisted as MATH 109)
Prerequisite: Completion of required remediation, if required, or
a score of 50 or above on the ELM requirement. Principles of
quantitative reasoning, data presentation, descriptive statistics,
correlation, probability, distributions of random variables,
sampling distributions, interval estimation, and statistical
inference, with multi-disciplinary applications. Graded ABC/NC
GE A4
150 Economics for the Citizen (4)
Analysis of contemporary American economic problems.
Topics may include inflation, unemployment, discrimination,
costs and benefits of control of crime, and pollution. GE D
201 Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics (4)
Basic concepts and tools of economic analysis; prices and
outputs, marketing structures, wages and profits; international
trade and effects of tariffs. CAN ECON 4
202 Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 201. Concepts and tools of aggregate
economic analysis; inflation, unemployment, balance of
payments, national income; determinants of the level of
economic activity; money and banking; the role of government.
CAN ECON 2
209 Applied Business and Economic Statistics I (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 091 or satisfactory score on mathematics
placement examination. Elementary business and economics
statistics with computer applications; descriptive statistics,
frequency distribution, probability, sampling distribution,
estimation, and significance tests.
Upper Division Courses
Upper division status is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-
level ECON courses.
303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Nature and flow of money and credit;
influence on prices, production, and employment; the Federal
Reserve and banking systems; national income, and
international monetary relations.
309 Applied Business and Economic Statistics II (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 209 and MATH 102. Data analysis using
spreadsheet software: sampling, testing and statistical
inference; study of relationships between variables within
business contexts; regression, correlation and time-series
analyses with business applications including forecasting.
Some sections may be technologically mediated.
310 Managerial Economics (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 201 (ECON 309 recommended).
Managerial application of microeconomic principles; emphasis
on real world issues for business decision-making. Applied
subjects include empirical analysis of sales and costs, pricing
practices, nonprice competition, and government intervention.
350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the U.S. (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 150, 201, or 202. Concept and
measurement of poverty; analysis of both economic causes
and effects of poverty; policy implications and remedies.
360 Developing Countries and the New Global
Economy (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block D. Overview of economic factors that
influence the development and participation of today’s
developing countries in the global economy; problems with
economic transition, environment, technology, and impact of
global financial, trade, and investment systems. Some
sections may be technologically mediated.
GE Theme A
391 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 309. Techniques of gathering,
deciphering, evaluating and using data to make effective
business decisions; covers data collection, survey sampling,
decision making under uncertainty and forecasting; team
projects (involving the use of Internet resources or survey
sampling) and report writing are required.
400-level Courses
401 Mathematical Economics (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 303, MATH 206 or 242 (ECON 310
recommended). Mathematical treatment of economic problems
with emphasis on optimization models, using calculus and
matrix algebra.
403 Macroeconomics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 242 or 206–207; ECON 303.
Macroeconomic theory; determination of national income,
theories of aggregate consumption, investment,
unemployment, the price level; national income and product
accounts; theory of growth.
405 Economics of Regulation and Deregulation (4)
Prerequisites ECON 201 or ECON 150. Principles and
techniques of government regulation of prices and product
quality of privately held firms. Case studies of regulation and
deregulation.
410 Microeconomics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 401. Advanced microeconomic theory;
economic analysis and evaluation of market system of
resource allocation and income distribution.
412 Development of Economic Thought (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Intellectual origins and evolution of
modern economic thought.
414 Econometrics I (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 209 and 401. Use of statistics to
measure economic relationships, test economic theories, and
prepare forecasts; emphasis on advanced regression
techniques and data analysis; use of computer software.
415 Applied Economic and Business Forecasting (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 309 or 414. Hands-on training for
forecasting economic/business trends with major proprietary
computer software used by professionals; main concepts and
modeling techniques in forecasting; diagnostic checking; model
selection; forecast evaluation and reporting.
416 Econometrics II (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 414. Advanced topics in econometrics with
a focus on multiple equation models and their application to
business and economic analysis.
374 / Economics and Statistics
426 International Political Economy (4)
(also listed as POLS 426)
Prerequisites: Four units each of ECON and POLS courses.
Interaction of politics and economics in the international arena.
430 Labor Economics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Use of labor resources in economic
system; employment, wage rates, development of unions and
collective bargaining; labor legislation.
433 Economics of the Public Sector (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. Role of government in the
economy; discussions of issues in social security, social
welfare, public education, budget deficit and debt, government
taxation, and fiscal policy.
435 Market Indicators and Federal Reserve Policy (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 303. Analysis of Federal Reserve policy
on interest rates; evaluation of market reports of economic
indicators; effects on financial markets; leading/coincident/
lagging indicators; business cycles and financial cycles.
440 Urban and Regional Economics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 201. Role of economic analysis in
dealing with urban and regional problems; growth, land use,
housing, transportation, and income distribution; emphasis on
role of economic models in policy making.
454 Special Topics in Economics and Statistics (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific prerequisites. In-depth presentation and analysis of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects. May be
repeated for 16 units as subject matter changes.
458 Economics of E-Commerce and the Internet (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Economic analysis of electronic
commerce and the Internet, including product quality
uncertainty, product choices and online pricing strategies,
online auctions, intellectual property rights, taxation, and
regulatory issues.
459 Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 201 (ECON 458 recommended). Issues
for start-up companies in fostering innovations, evaluating
entrepreneurial ventures, formulating entry strategies, building
revenue models, raising venture capital, obtaining external
assistance, protecting intellectual property, and harvesting new
ventures.
460 Economics of Developing Countries (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 150, 201, or 202. Contemporary
economic issues in developing countries; theories of
development; problems with population growth, investment,
technology, and entrepreneurship; role of trade and
international finance; foreign aid and external debt;
government policy.
461 Economics of International Trade (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Economic analysis of how and why
commodities are traded among nations; tariffs and quotas;
common market and other international institutions.
462 International Monetary Economics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Analysis of International bond and
currency markets and their dynamic relationships with
economic fundamentals; implications of fiscal and monetary
policies for financial markets; speculative attack and currency
crisis management.
465 Current Issues in Latin American Economies (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 150, or ECON 202. Analysis of the
factors that determine the economic performance of Latin
American countries, covering topics such as financial
liberalization, currency crises, balance of payments crises, and
trading blocks.
471 American Economic History (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 150, 201, or 202. Sources and patterns of
American economic development; emphasis on analysis of
contemporary economic problems and policies in their
historical setting.
472 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 202. Recommended corequisite: ECON
430. Relations between employers and employees as the
latter are represented by organized labor; collective bargaining
as it relates to recognition, wages, hours, working conditions,
grievance procedure, seniority, and health and safety.
473 Labor Legislation (4)
Federal and state labor laws and policies; legislation that
protects employees; regulation of labor management relations;
Social Security; contemporary legal issues and problems.
480 Comparative Economic Systems (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 150 or 201 or 202. Comparison of
economic systems including goals, degree of centralization,
and underlying ideology; economies of various countries
examined, including Russia, Mainland China, U.S., and
selected Third World nations.
490 Issues in the Economics of Globalization (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202. Contemporary issues in
globalization and international monetary cooperation, including
international capital flows, central banking in emerging market
economies, international debt, global and regional economic
integration and international economic policy coordination.
491 Data Analysis, Reporting and Presentation (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division required courses for Applied
Economics option. Use of a major statistical software package
for data analysis; introduction to widely used economic
databases; data presentation; research report writing and oral
presentation.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Economics major, senior standing, and consent
of an instructor to act as sponsor; ability to assume
responsibility for independent work and to prepare oral and
written reports. Project to be selected in conference with
sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly.
May be repeated for 20 units of credit.
Economics and Statistics / 375
Graduate Level Courses (ECON)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for
admission to all 500-level courses.
500 MBA Economics (4)
Economics for MBA students: markets, demand, consumer
behavior, nature of firms, measuring economic activity, inflation
unemployment, money and banking, and the role of the
government. Some sections may be technologically mediated.
501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-Making
(4)
Statistics and quantitative methods including descriptive
statistics, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, correlation
and regression, time series forecasting, inventory models,
simulation, queuing, and decision under uncertainty. Some
sections may be technologically mediated.
502 Economic Analysis and Business Operations (4)
Tools, concepts, and factual data used by economists in
solving specific business problems; case method applications
of principles, analytical tools, and sources of economic
information to practical business situations.
510 Seminar: Applied Microeconomic Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 410. Modern microeconomic theory and
applications: empirical modeling of demand, cost, and
production; practical illustrations of such applied topics as
pricing practices of firms and public policy issues.
511 Seminar: Advanced Microeconomic Theory (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 510. Continuation of ECON 510 with
emphasis on general equilibrium analysis, capital theory, and
intertemporal resource allocation.
514 Seminar: Econometric Analysis and Applications (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 414. Applying econometric techniques to
analyze real-world problems in such areas as finance,
economics, accounting and marketing; emphasis on empirical
data analysis using popular statistical packages, case studies
and reports.
520 Seminar: Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 403. Major macroeconomic issues and
policy debates; consumption and investment behavior;
government debt; wage/price rigidities; inflation, unemployment
and stabilization policies; implementation of monetary policy.
521 Seminar: International Macroeconomics and Currency
Crises (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 403 or 462 or 490. Major issues in
international capital flows and currency fluctuations; exchange
rates and central-bank intervention; financial crisis analysis
and management; financial vulnerability indicators; contagion
of financial crises.
526 Seminar: International Political Economy (4)
(also listed as POLS 526)
Prerequisite: ECON/POLS 426 or ECON 461 plus POLS 427.
Research and analysis of the interactions of politics and
economics in the international arena.
530 Seminar: Applied Labor Economics (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 309 or equivalent business statistics
course. Study of various labor market issues using national
data. Use of SPSS or SAS for data analysis; includes issues
on wages, employment, education, discrimination and public
and social policies.
533 Seminar: Public Finance (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 433. Microeconomics treatment of theories
and policy implications of government expenditures and
taxation, collective decision-making, and fiscal federalism.
540 Seminar: Urban Economics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 440. Study of urban-regional problems,
including growth, land use, housing, transportation, income
distribution; emphasis on construction and use of models in
policy evaluation.
560 Seminar: Current Issues in Economic Development (4)
Prerequisite: Intermediate microeconomics and
macroeconomics. In-depth analysis of contemporary economic
issues in developing countries, for example, population growth,
domestic and foreign investment, technology, trade, foreign
aid, external debt, and government policy.
561 Seminar: International Economics (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 303 and 310. Analysis of current
international issues concerning cross-border trade and capital
flows; methods of trade policy analysis; implications of regional
and global economic integration.
590 Seminar: Contemporary Economic Analysis and
Policy (4)
Selected analytical and policy issues underlying current
developments in theoretical, empirical, and policy research;
topics will reflect student interest and faculty specialty. May be
repeated once as subject matter changes, with instructor
consent.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Investigation of an approved project leading to an oral and/or
written report; project selected in conference with seminar
professor before registration, and arrangements made for
regular meetings during quarter. May be repeated for credit.
599A Thesis (2)
Prerequisites: Completion of required core courses, written
approval of graduate adviser. Prior to completion, students will
have completed a tentative outline of thesis, petitioned the
graduate adviser to appoint a thesis committee, and submitted
a tentative outline to their thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
599B Thesis (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Completion of thesis under direct supervision
of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
Electrical and Computer Engineering / 377
Department of
Electrical and
Computer Engineering
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A342
Phone: (323) 343-4470
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/ee/index.htm
Electrical Engineering is the largest major field within engineering. Electrical engineers are involved in all aspects of electrical
devices and systems, from conceptual design to manufacturing. They are generally involved in one or more major areas such as
electronics, computers, communications, controls, or power. Each of these major areas includes a number of subdivisions such as
cognitive radios, high performance computing, microwaves, and integrated circuits. Besides employment in research, development,
and design, many electrical engineering graduates are involved in manufacturing, management, sales, testing and teaching.
Careers are readily available in industry, government, research, and education.
The Faculty
Professors: Kodzo O. Abledu, Fred Daneshgaran (Chair), Kamran Karimlou, Helen A. Ryaciotaki-Boussalis, Lili Tabrizi,
Nancy Warter-Perez.
Associate Professors: Jeffrey Beyon, George B. Killinger, Charles Liu.
Assistant Professor: Jianyu Dong.
Emeriti: George B. Bouse, Roger Brandt, Leslie Cromwell, Louis W. Eggers, Jr., Robert Howard, Jack G. Levine, M. Morris Mano,
Victor Payse, Jr., Raj S. Ramchandani, Martin S. Roden, Sidney Soclof.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Electrical Engineering
The electrical engineering program offers instruction in the
basic sciences and in engineering analysis and design. The
upper division offerings provide a flexible, broad curriculum to
enable each student to match talents and interests with career
objectives. The major areas of course concentrations are
circuits, communications, computers, controls, electronics, and
power.
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in
Electrical and Computer Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone
(410) 347-7700. All accredited programs are required to
provide the following minimum level of instruction: one year of
mathematics and basic sciences; one and one-half years of
engineering science and design (engineering topics); and one-
half year of humanities and social sciences.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Electrical Engineering is 198, of which 150 units are
in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (150 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (62 units)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (5)
CS 242 "C" Programming (4)
EE 204 Circuit Analysis (4)
EE 210 Electrical Measurements Lab (1)
EE 211 Electric Circuits Lab (1)
EE 244 Digital Engineering (4)
EE 290 Electrical Engineering Computing (3)
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering (1)
CE/ME 208 Statics and Strength of Materials (4)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
PHYS 212 Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics (5)
PHYS 213 Electricity and Magnetism (5)
Upper Division Required Courses (49 units)
EE 304 Electric Machines (4)
EE 317 Electronics Laboratory I (1)
EE 320 Analog Communication Systems (4)
EE 330 Writing for Electrical Engineers (1)
EE 332 Systems Analysis (4)
EE 334 Probability and Random Processes (4)
EE 336 Electronics (4)
EE 345 Microcomputer Programming (4)
EE 346 Digital Logic Laboratory (1)
EE 360 Control Systems Theory I (4)
EE 437 Electric and Magnetic Fields (4)
EE 496ABC Senior Design I, II, III (2,2,1)
ENGR 300 Economics for Engineers (4)
ENGR 301 Ethics and Professionalism in
Engineering (1)
PHYS 333 Applied Modern Physics (4)
378 / Electrical and Computer Engineering
Upper Division Electives (39 units)
Elective Lectures (20 units) (select five from
following):
EE 347, 371, 372, 412, 420, 421, 422, 424, 426, 427, 432,
433, 434, 436, 439, 440, 442, 445, 447, 449, 460, 461, 462,
465, 472, 483
CS 342
Elective Laboratories (2 units)
EE 314, 321, 340, 428, 443, 448, 468, 498, 499
Upper Division Mathematics Elective (4 units)
Select one from following:
MATH 325, 402A, 403, 474
Upper Division Specialization (13 units)
With adviser approval, select a specialization that includes
three lecture courses plus one laboratory course.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science
Degree in Electrical Engineering
The Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Cal
State L.A. is structured to prepare students for advancement in
employment with opportunities in design, research, and
development, as well as for further study at the doctoral level.
Classes are offered year-round on the quarter system to
accommodate the needs of working professionals.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
Area of Specialization (24-37 units)
Select a minimum of 24 units in 500-level engineering courses;
at least 16 units must be selected from the following electrical
engineering courses.
EE 520 Advanced Digital Communications I (4)
EE 521 Advanced Digital Communications II (4)
EE 522 Principles of Signal Compression (4)
EE 523 Wireless Communications (4)
EE 524 Simulation of Communication Systems (4)
EE 525 Optical Communications (4)
EE 530 Linear Systems Analysis (4)
EE 533 Computer Method in Power Systems (4)
EE 534 Power System Stability (4)
EE 537 Faulted Power Systems (4)
EE 544 Computer Networks and Internets (4)
Area of Specialization (continued)
EE 547AB Computer System Architecture I, II (4, 4)
EE 548 High Performance Computing (4)
EE 561 Stochastic Systems and Estimation (4)
EE 562 Advanced Digital Control Systems (4)
EE 563 Optimal Control Theory (4)
EE 566 System Analysis and Design (4)
EE 571 Advanced Electronic Circuits for
Communication Systems (4)
EE 573 Advanced Electronic Circuits for
Power and Control Systems (4)
EE 575 Advanced Electronic Circuits for
Data Acquisition, Conversion and Signal
Processing (4)
Electives in Engineering (0–17 units of
400 or 500-level courses)
Elective in related fields (4 units)
MATH 402A (4 units) must be included in these electives
unless already completed.
Typical courses are:
MATH 402B, 474, 580
PHYS 426AB, 510AB
CS 440, 442, 432, 450, 460, 488
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0-4 units)
EE 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EE 599 Thesis (4)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (EE 596)
should expect to take it in the quarter they complete all course
work on their program, and must comply with college and
departmental requirements. Grade CR/NC.
List of Courses (EE) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
154 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent and as needed for specific
topic. Current topics of special interest to students in electrical
engineering, as announced in Schedule of classes. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units. Permission needed by ECE
department.
204 Circuit Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 208, PHYS 213. Electric circuit analysis,
transient and steady state; and introduction to frequency
response.
210 Electrical Measurements Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: PHYS 213. Characteristics and limitations of
analog and digital electrical and electronic instrumentation,
signal sources, and d-c power supplies. Analysis, tabulations,
and graphical presentation of measurement data and technical
report writing. Laboratory 3 hours.
211 Electric Circuits Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: EE 204. Experimental verification of the laws of
electric circuits. Laboratory 3 hours.
244 Digital Engineering (4)
Binary systems; Boolean functions and their simplification;
introduction to analysis and design of digital systems.
Electrical and Computer Engineering / 379
290 Electrical Engineering Computing (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 209, PHYS 213. Use of computers in
electrical engineering; hardware, software; languages;
algorithms; structured design; spreadsheets; graphics; word
processing; curve fitting; SPICE and other electrical
engineering applications. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Upper Division Courses
In addition to prerequisites listed for individual courses, ENGL
102*, COMM 150, and EE 290 are prerequisite to all upper
division EE courses.
*Students subject to catalogs prior to 1997-1999 satisfy this
prerequisite with ENGL 101 or 190.
304 Electric Machines (4)
Prerequisite: EE 204 with C or higher grade.
Electromechanical principles and applications to electric
machines.
314 Electromagnetic Energy Conversion Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: EE 304, 211. Laboratory investigations of
electromechanical machines. Laboratory 3 hours.
317 Electronics Laboratory I (1)
Prerequisites: EE 211, 210, 336. Laboratory study of
semiconductor devices and applications in basic circuits.
Laboratory 3 hours.
320 Analog Communication Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 332. Bandwidth requirements of audio, video,
and pulse signals; carrier communications systems; types of
modulation; communication circuits; transmitters and receivers.
321 Communications Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: EE 317; 320 (may be taken concurrently).
Laboratory investigations of characteristics of communication
systems and components. Laboratory 3 hours.
330 Writing for Electrical Engineers (1)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR); Completion of any
two 300-level EE lecture courses. Writing for electrical
engineers. Intensive practice in writing abstracts, reports,
reviews, and other forms of technical writing. Some oral
presentations required. Laboratory 3 hours.
332 Systems Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: EE 204 with C or higher grade; MATH 215.
Linear systems analysis by Fourier and Laplace transform and
state space methods; complete system response and system
applications.
334 Probability and Random Processes (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 209, EE 204 with C or higher grade.
Concept of probability, random variables, probability
distribution and density functions, multiple random variables,
introduction to random processes and noise.
336 Electronics (4)
Prerequisite: EE 204. Analysis and design of small-signal and
large-signal electronic amplifiers; frequency response;
feedback.
340 Electronics Laboratory II (1)
Prerequisite: EE 317. Laboratory study of electronic amplifier
circuits. Laboratory 3 hours.
344 Combinatorial Logic and Design of Sequential
Circuits (4)
Prerequisite: CS 201. Boolean algebra and design of
combinational circuits; sequential logic and design of finite
state machines; introduction to automata theory.
345 Microcomputer Programming (4)
Prerequisite: EE 244. Organization and structure of
microcomputer systems; machine and assembly language
programming; system software for microcomputers.
346 Digital Logic Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: EE 244, 211. Laboratory experiments in logic
design of digital systems. Laboratory 3 hours.
347 Computer Logic Design (4)
Prerequisite: EE 244. Integrated circuit digital functions;
design of computer system by means of register transfer
method; processor unit design; control logic design; design of
general purpose computers.
360 Control Systems Theory I (4)
Prerequisite: EE 332. Analysis and design of feedback control
systems by classical methods; introduction to state-variable
methods.
371 Analog Electronics (4)
Prerequisite: EE 336. Multistage amplifiers; frequency and
time-domain response; feedback; tuned amplifiers; distortion;
power amplifiers; operational amplifiers.
372 Digital Electronics (4)
Prerequisites: EE 244, 336. Switching mode circuits; diode
circuit applications; opto-electronic devices; TTL, CMOS, ECL
families; logic gates; SSI, MSI, LSI circuit functions.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
412 Antennas (4)
Corequisite: EE 437. Dipole, loop, aperture, and other
antennas; array theory, antenna patterns, and pattern
multiplication; radiation resistance, directivity, and gain;
antenna synthesis and design.
420 Digital Communication Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 320. Analysis and design of digital
communication systems; source encoders; PCM; matched
filter detectors; timing considerations; baseband systems;
ASK, FSK, PSK; error analysis; design considerations.
421 Coding for Communications (4)
Prerequisite: EE 320. Information theory; entropy coding;
data compression; forward error detection and correction.
422 Digital Signal Processing (4)
Prerequisite: EE 320. Sampling, A/D conversion; discrete
linear system theory; Z-transform; digital filters, recursive and
nonrecursive designs; quantization effects; fast Fourier
transform; windowing.
424 Fiber Optics (4)
Prerequisites: EE 320. Generation, transmission, and
modulation of beams, propagation of optical beams in
homogeneous and inhomogeneous media; electro-optic
modulation of laser beams.
426 Digital Image Processing (4)
Prerequisite: EE 320. Digital image fundamentals, image
transforms, image enhancements, image restoration and
image encoding.
427 Speech Signal Processing (4)
Prerequisites: CS 242, EE 334, EE 422. Speech signal
processing applied to real-world problems using digital and
statistical signal processing techniques. Speech coding;
temporal and statistical approaches; speech recognition.
380 / Electrical and Computer Engineering
428 Digital Signal Processing Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: EE 290, EE 332. Graphical computing and data
acquisition technique via LabVIEW to solve Electrical
Engineering problems. LabVIEW, graphical computing, data
acquisition.
432 Power Transmission Lines (4)
Prerequisite: EE 304. Function and structure of power
systems, transmission lines, generalized circuit constants,
circle diagrams, system representation.
433 Electric Power System Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: EE 432. Load-flow studies, load-flow control,
symmetrical components, short circuits on machines and
systems, system protection, elements of system stability,
economic operation.
434 Electromagnetic Energy Conversion (4)
Prerequisite: EE 304. Analysis of realistic machine
performance; steady state and dynamic response of d-c,
synchronous and induction machines; fractional horsepower
a-c motors.
436 Analog Integrated Circuits (4)
Prerequisite: EE 371. Analysis, design, and characteristics of
operational amplifiers, voltage comparators and regulators,
analog-to-digital, and digital-to-analog converters.
437 Electric and Magnetic Fields (4)
Prerequisite: EE 332. Static field theory and applications;
Maxwell’s equations and applications; electromagnetic waves;
introduction to transmission lines.
439 Digital Integrated Circuits (4)
Prerequisites: EE 336, 372. In-depth study of logic families
aided by computer analysis; LSI and VLSI, circuit design;
regenerative circuits; memories; A–D converters.
440 Data Communications and Networking (4)
Prerequisite: EE 320 and CS 242. Data communications,
layered communication architectures, low-layer network
protocols, local area networks, and wide area networks.
442 Multimedia Networking (4)
Prerequisites: EE290, 440. Principles, protocols and systems
of multimedia networking. Video/audio compression standards
(MPEG-x, MP3). Real-time transport protocol. QoS in video
streaming. Multimedia over Internet.
443 Programmable Logic Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: EE 448. Laboratory experiments in design of
combinational and sequential digital circuits using a hardware
description language (e. g. Verilog) and programmable
devices. Laboratory 3 hours.
444 Computer Architecture (4)
Prerequisite: CS 245. Computing Systems. Integrated
study of computer hardware and firmware. Introduction to
parallel architectures.
445 Microprocessor Interface Design (4)
Prerequisite: EE 345. Microprocessor architecture and timing;
bus structures; memory system design; parallel and serial
input/output; interrupts and timers; analog-digital and digital-
analog conversion.
447 Backend Compiler Technology (4)
Prerequisites: CS 342 and EE 347. Introduction to backend
compiler fundamentals: intermediate representations, control
flow analysis, profiling, data flow analysis, function inlining,
classical optimizations, register allocation, dependence graphs,
machine description files and instruction scheduling.
448 HDL Design and Simulation Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: EE346. Design of digital systems using a
hardware description language (HDL). Hierarchical design
methodologies are introduced, where designs can be modeled
behaviorally and/or structurally. Designs are verified through
simulation. Laboratory 3 hours.
449 Computer Organization (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: EE 347. Central processor unit
organization; microprocessor architecture; control unit
organization; microprogramming; input-output, interface;
microcomputer hardware organization.
454 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering; enrollment
subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group study of
selected topics not currently offered as technical electives;
study groups may be organized in advanced engineering
subjects upon approval of instructor. Permission needed by
department.
460 Control Systems Theory II (4)
Prerequisite: EE 360. Design of multiple-loop, multiple-signal
control systems; nonlinear control systems; computers and
optimization.
461 Discrete-Time Control Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 360. Discrete-time signals; difference
equations; Z-transform; modified Z-transform; stability
analysis techniques; design of digital controllers; state space
representations of linear discrete systems; controllability and
observability.
462 State Space Control Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 360. State space representation; linear
transformation; solution of state equations, model
decomposition, equivalent systems; controllability,
observability, duality theorem; stability analysis; design by
state and output feedback.
465 Systems Engineering (4)
Prerequisite: EE 360. System definitions and concepts;
systems age; systems engineering process; conceptual,
preliminary, and detail system design; system test and
evaluation; systems engineering planning, organization, and
management.
468 Control Systems Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite or corequisite: EE 360. Analysis and design of
fundamental control systems by model and full-scale
construction in laboratory, and by employing root-locus,
frequency response, analog simulation, and other standard
techniques. Laboratory 3 hours.
472 Optoelectronics (4)
Prerequisite: EE 336. Characteristics and applications of
optoelectronic devices and systems including photodiodes and
phototransistors, image sensors, light-emitting diodes and
laser diodes, and fiber optic systems.
481 Introduction to Robotics (4) (also listed as ME 481)
Prerequisite: EE 360 or ME 410. General considerations of
robotic manipulator; spatial description, homogeneous
transformations; manipulator kinematics; inverse manipulator
kinematics; motion trajectories; static forces.
483 Power Electronics (4)
Prerequisite: EE 336. Electrical and thermal characteristics of
power thyristors, BJTs and FETs, diodes, triacs, diacs, and
UJTs; applications in energy conversion and control switching
power supplies, converters, and inverters.
Electrical and Computer Engineering / 381
491 Robotics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite or corequisite: EE/ME 481. Robot system
installation; programming and languages; link kinematics and
motion planning; control of the arm; automated manufacturing
and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM).
496A Senior Design I (2)
Prerequisites: Selection of upper division specialization within
EE option; EE 330; completion of at least one upper division
lab. The design process; selection of a design project;
preliminary report required.
496B Senior Design II (2)
Prerequisite: EE 496A with grade of C or higher. Initial
phases of implementation of senior design project for which
proposal was developed in EE 496A. Permission needed by
department.
496C Senior Design III (1)
Prerequisite: EE 496B with grade of C or higher. Completion of
design project initiated in EE 496AB. Final written and oral
report are required.
498 Cooperative Education (1)
Prerequisites: Permission is granted by department under the
following conditions: acceptance by the corresponding
worksite; junior, senior, or graduate standing; minimum of 2.5
GPA for undergraduates and 3.00 for graduates; graduate
students must have completed minimum of 12 quarter units of
graduate EE coursework at CSULA. Integration of Electrical
Engineering work experience with academic program
individually planned through industry mentors under unpaid
internship. Minimum of 10 hours per week required. Letter of
completion by industry mentor, written abstract, and written
final report are required. May only be taken once for credit.
Graded CR/NC.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Permission needed by department. Project
selected in conference with the sponsor before registration;
progress meeting held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (EE)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
520 Advanced Digital Communications I (4)
Prerequisites: EE 334, EE 420, MATH 402A. Basic signal
space concepts; elements of detection theory; spectral
analysis of signals; analytic signals and narrowband
processes; performance analysis of various digital
communication schemes.
521 Advanced Digital Communications II (4)
Prerequisites: EE 520. Digital transmission over bandwidth-
limited channels; intersymbol interference; linear, fractionally
spaced, and decision feedback equalizers; adaptive
equalization; characterization of the time-varying fading
channel; modulation techniques for fading channels.
522 Principles of Signal Compression (4)
Prerequisite: EE 334; MATH 402A. Entropy and mutual
information; the rate-distortion functions and the source coding
theorem; sampling and quantization; linear prediction;
transform coding; entropy coding.
523 Wireless Communications (4)
Prerequisite: EE 520. Corequisite: EE 521. Analysis and
design of wireless communication systems at the link level,
multiple access techniques, wireless networking, and
introduction to wireless protocols and standards. Lecture 4
hours. Traditional grading (AB,C,D,F).
524 Simulation of Communication Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 520. Corequisite: EE 521. Theory and
practice of digital Montecarlo time-domain simulation of digital
and analog transmission systems including linear and non-
linear system modeling, performance evaluation, and computer
efficient simulation techniques. Applications to radio relay
links, satellite and wireless communications. Lecture 1 hour,
laboratory 3 hours. Traditional grading (A, B, C, D, F).
525 Optical Communications (4)
Prerequisite: EE 520. Corequisite: EE 521. Analysis and
design of optical communication systems, terrestrial fiber optic
systems and free space laser communication systems. Optical
sources, detectors, and optical system components.
Homodyne and heterodyne detection and optical modulation
techniques. Fiber optic networks (WDM, TDM, CDM and
OCS). Lecture 4 hours. Traditional grading (A, B, C, D, F).
530 Linear Systems Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 402A. Review of transform methods;
inverse transforms by contour integration; state space variable,
properties of network functions and network parameters; time
domain analysis; positive real functions.
533 Computer Method in Power Systems (4)
Prerequisites: EE 332, 433. Algorithms for formulation of
network matrices; short-circuit studies on computers; iterative
solutions of algebraic and differential equations; digital
computer techniques for load flow.
534 Power System Stability (4)
Prerequisites: EE360, 533. Steady state and transient stability
of electric power systems; stability criterion; emphasis on
digital computer techniques as applied to stability problems of
electric power systems.
537 Faulted Power Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 433. Analysis of symmetrical and
unsymmetrical faults in electric power systems. Computation of
fault currents; applications.
544 Computer Networks and Internets (4)
Prerequisite: EE 440. Advanced study of computer networks,
network performance analysis, routing algorithms and
protocols, TCP/IP, next generation Internet, and Internet
applications.
547AB Computer System Architecture I, II (4, 4)
Prerequisite: EE 449. (EE 547A is prerequisite to 547B.)
Computational algorithms and the arithmetic processor, central
control and microprogramming, input-output processors, data
communication processors and time-sharing systems.
548 High Performance Computing (4)
Prerequisites: EE 447, 547A. Study of compiler and hardware
support for superscalar and EPIC architectures including
predicated execution, control speculation, data speculation,
modulo scheduling, acyclic global scheduling, memory latency
hiding techniques, and dynamic compilation.
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554 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Electrical Engineering.
Study of selected graduate level topics not currently offered in
the graduate program. The topics of the course and its content
shall be established by the instructor offering the course.
Permission needed by department. May be repeated for credit.
561 Stochastic Systems and Estimation (4)
Prerequisite: EE334, 360. Stochastic processes, power
spectrum analysis, response of linear systems to stochastic
inputs, Markov chains, estimation theory and Kalman filtering,
applications to control and communications.
562 Advanced Digital Control Systems (4)
Prerequisite: EE 461, 462. Signal flow graphics, state
equations with sample and hold; state transition equation,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors; state diagram, controllability
and observability ; pole placement design, microprocessor and
DSP control
563 Optimal Control Theory (4)
Prerequisite: EE 462. Optimal control; performance
measures; principle of optimality; dynamic programming;
Hamilton Jacobi-Ballman equation; variational approach;
constrained extema; Pontryagin principle, necessary
conditions; solution techniques; singularity cases; applications.
566 System Analysis and Design (4)
Prerequisite: EE 465. Alternative system designs for decision
making; models for economic evaluations; system optimization
in design and operation; queuing systems; control concepts in
system design; system design for reliability and affordability.
571 Advanced Electronic Circuits for Communication
Systems (4)
Prerequisites: EE 436, EE 371. Discrete and integrated
electronic circuits used in electric communications systems.
Bipolar, CMOS, and BiMOS technologies. Wide bandwidth
amplifiers, active filters, tuned amplifiers, sinusoidal oscillators,
modulators, demodulators, phase detectors, voltage-controlled
oscillators, phase-locked loops.
573 Advanced Electronic Circuits for Power and Control
Systems (4)
Prerequisites: EE 483 (Power Electronics). Discrete and
integrated electronic circuits used for power systems and
industrial controls. Bipolar, CMOS, and BiMOS technologies.
Linear and switching-mode voltage regulators, linear and
foldback current limiting, power transistors and power
integrated circuits, inverters and DC-DC conversion, four-layer
devices, amplifier stability and compensation, phase margin.
575 Advanced Electronic Circuits for Data Acquisition,
Conversion and Signal Processing (4)
Prerequisites: EE 439, EE 371. Discrete and integrated
electronic circuits used for data acquisition and interfacing with
computers and other digital systems. Bipolar, CMOS, and
BiMOS technologies. Analog-to digital converters, digital-to-
analog converters, sample-and-hold circuits, active filters and
switched-capacitor filters, voltage comparators, limiters,
clippers and clampers
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Prerequisites: Permission needed by department. Students
who select the comprehensive examination should expect to
take it the quarter they complete all course work on their
program, and must comply with college and department
requirements. Grade CR/NC
597 Graduate Research (1-5)
Prerequisites: Permission needed by department. Independent
research under guidance of the faculty. May be repeated for
credit to maximum of 5 units. Grade CR/ NC. Instructor
consent to act as sponsor, departmental approval of project
prior to registration.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Permission needed by department.
Independent, directed study of advanced topics in the field,
regular conferences with the sponsor. May be repeated for
credit. Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
599 Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisites: Permission needed by department. Independent
research in a thesis. Must be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
Graded CR/ NC. Advancement to candidacy, instructor
consent to act as sponsor, college approval of the topic prior to
registration.
900 Graduate Studies (0)
Prerequisite: Permission needed by department.
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Department of
English
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A604
Phone: (323) 343-4140
Chair: Hema Chari
E-mail: [email protected]u
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/english/index.htm
The English Department at Cal State L.A. offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. These
programs encourage students to develop their minds, imaginations, and skills through the study of literature and other forms of
written communication. The department offers a broad spectrum of courses ranging from the traditional areas of British and
American literature to such subjects as world literature in translation, ethnic literature of the U.S., women writers, folklore, children’s
literature, creative writing, critical theory, history and structure of the English language, film, and many levels of composition.
Majoring in English offers students many advantages for both intellectual and personal development and provides a solid
preparation for a number of careers. Most directly, a bachelor’s degree in English, Single Subject Teaching option, with the
required professional training in education, qualifies the individual to teach English in secondary schools. But teaching is only one
of the many professions that welcome the English major. The discipline requires and helps develop solid reading, writing, and
critical thinking skills. Literary study provides the complex understanding of human experience that is essential for success in many
fields. Many graduates in English enter law school, medical school, business administration, and civil service at all levels of
government. There are opportunities in insurance, publishing, space industries, foundations, public utilities, personnel relations,
banks, advertising, and the print media.
The Master of Arts degree in English provides opportunities for advanced study in literature, criticism, language, creative writing,
and composition and rhetoric. The program is offered with three options. The Literature option is designed for students planning to
teach in a community college or to enter a doctoral program. The Creative Writing option is designed for students seeking to
develop their skills as creative writers, to teach creative writing, or to pursue careers in the media or other areas where a
combination of creative ability, communication skills, and critical faculties may be particularly valuable. The Composition, Rhetoric,
and Language option is designed for students planning to teach writing at the school, community college, or university level, to work
as professional writing consultants, or to enter doctoral programs.
The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop interactive,
multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Mary Bucci Bush, Michael A. Calabrese, Roberto Cantú, Hema Chari (Chair), John L. Cleman, Marilyn R. Elkins,
Steven S. Jones, Jun Liu, Caroline H. McManus, Barry Munitz, Ruben D. Quintero, Lauri Ramey, Carl M. Selkin, Timothy Steele,
Alison Taufer.
Associate Professors: Mel Donalson, James Garrett, Michelle Hawley, Martin Huld, Maria Karafilis, Andrew Shin.
Assistant Professors: David Gold, Andrew Knighton.
Emeriti: Betty Bamberg, Sharon Bassett, Alfred Bendixen, Peter A. Brier, Saralyn R. Daly, Otto W. Fick, Norman Fruman,
Rosemary L. Hake, David Laird, Jean Maloney, Marie Ohlsen, Elaine Osio, Thomas H. Peterson, Vilma Potter, John W. Rathbun,
Sidney Richman, Alice M. Roy, Gaby Stuart, James T. Sullivan, John H. Weston, Paul M. Zall.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in English
select one of three program options. The General option is
intended for those pursuing a liberal arts education with special
emphasis on literature and composition; the creative writing
option is intended for those students who wish to integrate the
study of English language and literature with instruction in the
art of writing in various styles and forms; and the Single
Subject Teaching option is designed for students interested in
a career in education.
Students majoring in English must obtain advisement prior to
or during their initial quarter of major coursework. Those
majoring in English are urged to acquire command of at least
on foreign language as part of their program.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in English is 180 units, of which 80-88 units are in the
major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
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Requirements for the Major (80 or 88 units)
The General and Creative Writing options require a total of 80
units. The Single Subject Teaching option requires a total of 88
units.
Common Core (24 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
ENGL 200A The Classical and Medieval Tradition (4)
ENGL 200B British Literature Survey I (4)
ENGL 200C British Literature Survey II (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
ENGL 340 Writing the Critical Essay (4)
ENGL 417 Shakespeare I (4)
ENGL 492 Seminar in Literature and Language (4)
General Option (80 units)
In addition to the 24 units in the common core, students must
complete the following 56 units:
I. Upper-Division Required Courses (44
units)
ENGL 441 Major Critics (4)
British Literature: (16 units)
Select four 400-level courses in British Literature from the
following, with at least two in pre-1800 literature:
Pre-1800:
ENGL 416 Chaucer (4)
ENGL 418 Shakespeare II (4)
ENGL 419 Milton (4)
ENGL 446 The British Novel: Defoe to Hardy (4)
ENGL 460 Medieval English Literature (4)
ENGL 461 Dramatic Literature of the English
Renaissance (4)
ENGL 463 The English Renaissance (4)
ENGL 464 Seventeenth Century Literature (4)
ENGL 465 The Augustan Age (4)
Post-1800:
ENGL 447 The British Novel: Conrad to Present
ENGL 467 The Romantic Age (4)
ENGL 468 The Victorian Age (4)
ENGL 469A Modern British Literature (4)
ENGL 469B Contemporary British Literature - (4)
American Literature (12 units)
ENGL 471 American Literature: Beginnings to 1860 (4)
ENGL 472 American Literature: 1860-194 (4)
ENGL 473 American Literature 1914-present (4)
World Literature (8 units)
Select two 400-level courses in World Literature from the
following:
ENGL 424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
ENGL 425 Epic and Legend (4)
ENGL/PAS 426 African Literature (4)
ENGL 427 Modern Drama: Continental, English, and
American (4)
ENGL 428 Contemporary Drama: Continental, English,
and American (4)
ENGL 482 The Bible as Literature: Old and New
Testaments (4)
ENGL 483 Folklore and Literature (4)
ENGL 484 Major Continental Fiction: Cervantes to
Balzac (4)
ENGL 485 Major Continental Fiction: Stendhal to
Tolstoy (4)
ENGL 486 Twentieth Century Continental Fiction (4)
ENGL/ML 487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4)
Linguistics (4 units)
Select one upper division course in linguistics from the
following:
ENGL 305 English Grammar and Usage (4)
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
ENGL 402 History of the English Language (4)
ENGL 403/ANTH 470 Language and Culture (4)
ENGL 405 Modern English Grammar (4)
II. Electives (12 units)
Electives (12 units)
Select three 300- or 400-level ENGL courses excluding GE
theme courses. With adviser approval, one 200-level course
may be included.
Creative Writing Option (80 units)
In addition to the 24 units in the common core, students must
complete the following 56 units:
I. Lower-division required course: (4 units)
*ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
Il. Upper-division required courses: (52
units)
ENGL 441 Major Critics (4)
British Literature: (12 units)
Select three 400-level courses in British literature from the
following, with at least two in pre-1800 literature:
Pre-1800:
ENGL 416 Chaucer (4)
ENGL 418 Shakespeare II (4)
ENGL 419 Milton (4)
ENGL 446 The British Novel: Defoe to Hardy (4)
ENGL 460 Medieval English Literature
ENGL 461 Dramatic Literature of the English
Renaissance (4)
ENGL 463 The English Renaissance (4)
ENGL 464 Seventeenth Century Literature (4)
ENGL 465 The Augustan Age (4)
Post-1800:
ENGL 447 The British Novel: Conrad to Present
(4)
ENGL 467 The Romantic Age (4)
ENGL 468 The Victorian Age (4)
ENGL 469A Modern British Literature (4)
ENGL 469B Contemporary British Literature (4)
American Literature (12 units)
ENGL 471 American Literature: Beginnings to 1860 (4)
ENGL 472 American Literature: 1860-1914 (4)
ENGL 473 American Literature: 1914-Present (4)
World Literature (4 units)
Select one 400-level course in World Literature from the
following:
ENGL 424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
ENGL 425 Epic and Legend (4)
ENGL/PAS 426 African Literature (4)
ENGL 427 Modern Drama: Continental, English and
American (4)
ENGL 428 Contemporary Drama: Continental English,
and American (4)
ENGL 482 The Bible as Literature: Old and New
Testaments (4)
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ENGL 483 Folklore and Literature (4)
ENGL 484 Major Continental Fiction: Cervantes to
Balzac (4)
ENGL 485 Major Continental Fiction: Stendhal to
Tolstoy (4)
ENGL 486 Twentieth Century Continental Fiction (4)
ENGL/ML 487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4)
Linguistics (4 units)
Select one upper division course in linguistics from the
following:
ENGL 305 English Grammar and Usage (4)
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
ENGL 402 History of the English Language (4)
ENGL 403/ ANTH 470 Language and Culture (4)
ENGL 405 Modern English Grammar (4)
Creative Writing (16 units)
Select 16 units in writing from the following:
ENGL 406 Writing Nonfiction (4)
ENGL 407 Writing fiction (4)
ENGL 408 Writing Poetry (4)
TA 476 Play Writing (4)
TVF 465 Seminar: Advanced Scriptwriting (4)
Four units of ENGL 499 independent study may be included
with advisor approval.
*General Education course
Single Subject Teaching Option (88 units)
Refer to the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching
credential programs.
In addition to the 24 units in the common core, students must
complete the following: (64 units)
I. Lower-division required course (4 units):
*COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
II. Upper-division required courses (40
units):
ENGL 310 Genres of Writing (4)
ENGL 452 Cultural Studies and Literature (4)
ENGL 494 Literary Study and the Teaching Profession:
A Capstone Course for Prospective English
Teaches (4)
British literature (4 units)
Select one upper division course in British literature from the
following:
ENGL 416 Chaucer (4)
ENGL 418 Shakespeare II (4)
ENGL 419 Milton (4)
ENGL 446 The British Novel: Defoe to Hardy (4)
ENGL 447 The British Novel: Conrad to Present (4)
ENGL 460 Medieval English Literature (4)
ENGL 461 Dramatic Literature of the English
Renaissance (4)
ENGL 463 The English Renaissance (4)
ENGL 464 Seventeenth Century Literature (4)
ENGL 465 The Augustan Age (4)
ENGL 467 The Romantic Age (4)
ENGL 468 The Victorian Age (4)
ENGL 469A Modern British Literature (4)
ENGL 469B Contemporary British Literature (4)
American Literature (12 units)
ENGL 476 Ethnic Literature in the U.S. (4)
Select two upper-division courses in American literature from
the following:
ENGL 471 American Literature: Beginnings to1860 (4)
ENGL 472 American Literature: 1860-1914 (4)
ENGL 473 American Literature: 1914-Present (4)
World Literature (4 units)
Select one upper-division course in world literature from the
following:
ENGL 424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
ENGL 425 Epic and Legend (4)
ENGL/PAS 426 African Literature (4)
ENGL 427 Modern Drama: Continental, English, and
American (4)
ENGL 428 Contemporary Drama Continental, English,
and American (4)
ENGL 482 The Bible as Literature: Old and New
Testaments (4)
ENGL 483 Folklore and Literature (4)
ENGL 484 Major Continental Fiction: Cervantes to
Balzac (4)
ENGL 485 Major Continental Fiction: Stendhal to
Tolstoy (4)
ENGL 486 Twentieth Century Continental Fiction (4)
ENGL/ ML 487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4)
Linguistics (8 units)
ENGL 305 English Grammar and Usage (4)
Select one upper-division course in Linguistics from:
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
ENGL 402 History of the English Language (4)
ENGL 405 Modern English Grammar (4)
III. Extended Studies (20 units)
Select one of the following six areas for extended study. Any
classes used to meet the Single Subject Teaching option
requirements listed above may not be double counted in the
extended study areas.
1. Literature and Textual Analysis (20 units)
Select one or two upper- division courses from each of the
following three categories (20 units):
Category A
ENGL 416 Chaucer (4)
ENGL 418 Shakespeare II (4)
ENGL 419 Milton (4)
ENGL 446 The British Novel: Defoe to Hardy (4)
ENGL 447 The British Novel: Conrad to Present (4)
ENGL 460 Medieval English Literature (4)
ENGL 461 Dramatic Literature of the English
Renaissance (4)
ENGL 463 The English Renaissance (4)
ENGL 464 Seventeenth Century Literature (4)
ENGL 465 The Augustan Age (4)
ENGL 467 The Romantic Age (4)
ENGL 468 The Victorian Age (4)
ENGL 469A Modern British Literature (4)
ENGL 469B Contemporary British Literature (4)
ENGL 493 Approaches to Teaching Shakespeare's
Plays (4)
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Category B
ENGL 470 American Women Writers (4)
ENGL 471 American Literature: Beginnings to 1860 (4)
ENGL 472 American Literature: 1860-1914 (4)
ENGL 473 American Literature: 1914 to Present
(4)
ENGL 475A The American Novel: 19th Century (4)
ENGL 475B The American Novel: 1900-1945 (4)
ENGL 475C The American Novel: 1945-Present (4)
ENGL 477 Black American Literature (4)
CHS 402/ ENGL 489 Colonial to Modern Mexican American
Literature (4)
Category C
ENGL 424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
ENGL 425 Epic and Legend (4)
ENGL/PAS 426 African Literature (4)
ENGL 427 Modern Drama: Continental, English, and
American (4)
ENGL 428 Contemporary Drama: Continental, English,
and American (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
ENGL 432 Literature for Adolescents (4)
ENGL 441 Major Critics (4)
ENGL 442 Contemporary Critical Theory (4)
ENGL 453 Modern Women Writers (4)
ENGL 454 Selected Topics in Literature (4)
ENGL 478 Modern Poetry (4)
ENGL 479 Contemporary Poetry (4)
ENGL 482 The Bible as Literature: Old and New
Testaments (4)
ENGL 483 Folklore and Literature (4)
ENGL 484 Major Continental Fiction: Cervantes to
Balzac (4)
ENGL 485 Major Continental Fiction: Stendhal to
Tolstoy (4)
ENGL 486 Twentieth Century Continental Fiction (4)
ENGL/ML 487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4)
2. The Literature of Diversity (20 units)
Select five courses from at least three of the following
categories (20 units):
Category A
CHIN 430 Chinese Literature in Translation (4)
JAPN 307 Japanese Literature in Translation (4)
Category B
PAS 422 Themes in Black Literature (4)
PAS 423 Caribbean Literature (4)
ENGL/PAS 426 African Literature (4)
ENGL 477 Black American Literature (4)
Category C
CHS 400 Pre-Columbian Literature of Mexico (4)
CHS 402/ ENG 489 Colonial to Modern Mexican
American Literature (4)
CHS 420 Mexican and Chicano Folklore (4)
ENGL/ML487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4)
Category D
ENGL 453 Modern Women Writers (4)
ENGL 470 American Women Writers (4)
Category E
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
ENGL 432 Literature for Adolescents (4)
ENGL 483 Folklore and Literature (4)
Category F
ENGL 441 Major Critics (4)
ENGL 442 Contemporary Critical Theory (4)
3. Expository writing and language (20 units)
ENGL 410 Writing in the Schools (4)
Select two from the following (8 units):
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
ENGL 402 History of the English Language (4)
ENGL 403/ ANTH 470 Language and Culture (4)
ENGL 405 Modern English Grammar (4)
Select two from the following (8 units):
ENGL 308 Expository Writing (4)
ENGL 406 Non-fiction Writing (4)
TVF 292 Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
(4)
JOUR 391 University Times (4)
JOUR 492 Radio and Television News Writing (4)
4. Creative Writing (20 units)
*ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
Select four from the following (16 units):
ENGL 392 Statement Magazine (1-4)
ENGL 406 Writing Nonfiction (4)
ENGL 407 Writing Fiction (4)
ENGL 408 Writing Poetry (4)
TA 476 Play Writing (4)
TVF 465 Seminar: Advanced Scriptwriting (4)
Four units of ENGL 499 independent study may be included
with advisor approval.
5. Communication (20 units)
COMM 267 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (4) or
COMM 277 Forensics (4)
COMM 367 Performance Studies (4)
COMM 380 Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (4) or
COMM 463 Language and Communication Behavior (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
COMM 491 Instructional Theories in Communication (4)
6. Theatre and Drama (20 units)
*TA 152 Analysis of Drama and Theatre (4)
TA 311 Development of World Theatre I (4)
ENGL 493 Approaches to Teaching Shakespeare's
Plays (4)
With advisor approval, select two from the following (8 units):
ENGL 424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
ENGL 427 Modern Drama: Continental, English, and
American (4)
ENGL 428 Contemporary Drama: Continental, English,
and American (4)
TAD/ COMM 467 Theory and Methods in Performance
Studies(4) or
TAD/ COMM 468 Performance and Social Change (4)
*General Education course
Minor in Creative Writing
The minor in Creative Writing is designed for students majoring
in other fields who are interested in the writing of imaginative
literature, which may include such forms as poetry, fiction, and
drama. A total of 24 units is required, of which 8–12 units must
be in lower division and 12–16 units in 400-level courses.
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Requirements for the Minor (24 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 or 12 units)
Select one or two from the following (4 or 8 units):
ENGL 200ABC, 225
(Prerequisite to ENGL 207 for students in the creative writing
minor is at least 4 units from the lower division requirement
listed above.)
Required course (4 units)
ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
Electives (select 12–16 units with adviser approval)
ENGL 406 Writing Nonfiction (4)
*ENGL 407 Writing Fiction (4)
*ENGL 408 Writing Poetry (4)
TA 476 Play Writing (4)
TVF 465 Seminar: Advanced Scriptwriting (4-8)
*May be repeated once for credit in the minor.
Minor in English
The minor in English provides a varied and flexible literary
program, individually planned, for majors in other fields.
Students who plan to write or edit or who are interested in
business, the professions, or government service may find this
minor significant in their career development. The minor is
also useful to students who wish to add a supplementary
authorization to their Single Subject credential. A total of 28
units is required.
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8–12 units)
Select at least two from the following: ENGL 200ABC, 250,
258
Upper Division Required Courses (16–20)
Select from the following:
Composition: ENGL 308, 340, 406, 410
Language: ENGL 401, 402, 405
Literature: ENGL 416-447, 460-492
The Credential Program
Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in English,
Single Subject Teaching option, with a minimum 2.83 grade
point average for course work in the option, will receive
certification of subject area competency in English for the
Single Subject credential. Students should consult advisers in
the department and in the Charter College of Education.
English as a Second Language Programs
Students in need of a course in English as a second language
may wish to consult the Office of Extended Education or the
American Culture and Language Program.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
Admission to the Program
Applicants must have a baccalaureate in English and a 3.0
grade point average in the last 90 quarter units. Students
whose major was not English should consult the principal
graduate adviser about prerequisites or their equivalents.
They must complete a 36-unit program of upper division
prerequisites (which may include courses previously taken)
prior to beginning their graduate work.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A minimum of 45 units is required, with at least 23 units in 500-
level courses. Students must have completed course work, at
either the undergraduate or graduate level, in major periods of
British and American literature. Consult the Department of
English for specific requirements and period descriptions.
Applicants for the Creative Writing option must submit a
portfolio of writing for review by a creative writing adviser.
Students preparing for the M.A. degree in English must
complete ENGL 500 prior to enrolling in ENGL 530, 560, 570,
580, 590, and 598 (ENGL 510 and 541 may be taken
concurrently with 500).
Required Core (12 units)
ENGL 500 Methodology of Graduate Research in
English (4)
ENGL 510 Seminar: Historical Criticism (4)
ENGL 541 Seminar: Contemporary Critical
Approaches (4)
Option in Composition, Rhetoric, and Language
(33 units)
Required Composition-Rhetoric Core (12 units)
ENGL 504 Seminar: Theories of Composition and
Rhetoric (4)
ENGL 505 Seminar: Language and Literacy (4)
ENGL 550 Seminar: Topics in Composition, Rhetoric,
and Language (4)
Electives (16- 21 units)
8 units of electives must be fulfilled by courses in literature.
The remaining units of electives may be fulfilled by courses in
composition-rhetoric, linguistics, literature, or creative writing.
Select from 400- or 500-level courses with adviser approval. A
maximum of 5 units of ENGL 598 may also be included.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 5 units)
ENGL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ENGL 599 Thesis (5)
Students must successfully complete either the comprehensive
examination or a master’s degree thesis as the culmination of
their program.
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
One section of the comprehensive examination will focus on
key texts in the field of Composition, Rhetoric, and Language,
and the other portion of the examination will assess the
student’s general critical skills and ability to elucidate and
interpret a designated text.
The comprehensive examination (ENGL 596) may be taken no
earlier than the quarter in which all course work for the degree
is completed. Students must notify the department one quarter
before they intend to take the examination.
Advancement to candidacy and approval of the department’s
graduate studies committee are required prior to taking the
examination.
Thesis (5 units)
The thesis entails writing a master’s degree essay about a
subject in the field of language, composition and rhetoric.
Theses may be of two kinds, a critical essay or an empirical
study. A critical essay might, for example, critique or reanalyze
a particular body of research or the work of a single
researcher, or present a rhetorical analysis of text. A theory-
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based empirical approach might test new hypotheses or
replicate earlier studies with a different population.
Students writing a thesis are subject to the following
requirements: advancement to candidacy, formal approval of
the thesis proposal by a thesis director and two thesis
committee members, enrollment in 5 units of ENGL 599, and
an oral defense of the thesis. (One unit of ENGL 599 is to be
devoted to preparation of the thesis proposal. A student may
not enroll in the remaining 4 units of ENGL 599 until the
proposal has been approved.)
Option in Creative Writing (33 units)
Required Creative Writing Core (12 units)
With adviser approval, select 12 additional units from creative
writing courses, including at least 4 units of ENGL 507 or 508.
The remaining 8 units may derive from some combination of
the following courses: ENGL 406, 407, 408, 507, 508. ENGL
507 or 508 may be taken concurrently with ENGL 500.
Electives (16 units)
Select 400- or 500-level courses with adviser approval.
Students are to select courses in literature with particular
relevance to the focus of their creative work. A maximum of 4
units of ENGL 598 may also be included.
Thesis (5 units)
Students selecting the Creative Writing Option must write a
creative thesis typically consisting of three or more short
stories of 3,000-5,000 words or a novella or a substantial
portion of a novel, or two one-act plays, or a full-length play, or
between 12 and 20 short poems. The thesis is to include a
brief preface, stating the literary, ethical, or social concerns
that have informed the student’s work.
To begin work on the thesis the student must have been
advanced to candidacy and must have formal approval of the
thesis proposal by a thesis director and two additional thesis
committee members. A student must complete 5 units of
ENGL 599. (One unit of ENGL 599 is to be devoted to
preparation of the thesis proposal. A student may not enroll in
the remaining 4 units of ENGL 599 until the proposal has been
approved.) The student will be required to defend the thesis
before a committee of three, one member being the student’s
thesis director and one member being a member of the faculty
from outside the creative writing area. The third member may
be either from the creative writing area or from a different area.
Option in Literature (33 units)
Required Core (12 units)
With adviser approval, students select 12 additional units from
500-level ENGL courses. At least one course must be in the
area of specialization selected for the thesis.
Electives (16–21 units)
Select from 400- or 500-level ENGL courses with adviser
approval; 8 units may be in a related field. A maximum of 5
units in ENGL 598 is applicable toward the degree.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 5 units)
ENGL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ENGL 599 Thesis (5)
Students must successfully complete either the comprehensive
examination or a master’s degree thesis as the culmination of
their program. Students are expected to have selected an area
of specialization as reflected in course work in preparation for
either the examination or the thesis.
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
One section of the comprehensive examination will focus
specifically on the student’s chosen area of specialization and
the other portion of the examination will assess the student’s
general critical skills and ability to elucidate and interpret a
designated text.
The comprehensive examination (ENGL 596) may be taken no
earlier than the quarter in which all course work for the degree
is completed. Students must notify the department one quarter
before they intend to take the examination.
Advancement to candidacy and approval of the department’s
Graduate Studies committee are required prior to taking the
examination.
Thesis (5 units)
The thesis option entails writing a master’s degree essay about
a subject in the student’s area of specialization. Students who
choose to do a thesis are subject to the following requirements:
advancement to candidacy, formal approval of the thesis
proposal by a thesis director and two additional thesis
committee members, enrollment in 5 units of ENGL 599, and
an oral defense of the thesis. (One unit of ENGL 599 is to be
devoted to preparation of the thesis proposal. A student may
not enroll in the remaining 4 units of ENGL 599 until the
proposal has been approved.)
Certificate Program in Teaching Writing
The Certificate in Teaching Writing provides advanced study in
composition and rhetoric for current teachers at secondary,
and post-secondary levels of education. The program of study
provides in-depth study to supplement the more limited
coursework in the teaching of writing that students have had in
undergraduate and credential programs. In keeping with the
State's emphasis on literacy across the curriculum in schooling
at all levels, the certificate addresses writing instruction across
the curriculum as well as in traditional English/Language Arts.
It enables teachers who are required to teach writing in all
disciplinary areas but who often have had little or no training in
writing instruction to incorporate writing instruction in their
classes.
To enter the program, students must possess an
undergraduate degree in any field and meet the admission
requirements of the University for postbaccalaureate study.
The certificate consists of six required courses (24 units): Two
400-level courses which provide a foundation in language and
composition, and four 500-level courses which provide
advanced, in-depth, and specialized study.
Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in the certificate program.
Students may apply 12 units of the certificate program (not
including ENGL 401) towards the MA in the Composition,
Rhetoric, and Language option. Students must satisfy the
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) within
the first two quarters.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required Courses
ENGL 401 English Language in America (4)
ENGL 410 Writing in the Schools (4)
ENGL 504 Theories of Composition and Rhetoric (4)
ENGL 505 Language and Literacy (4)
ENGL 550 Topics in Composition, Rhetoric and
Language (4)
ENGL 555 Principles and Projects in Teaching Writing
(4)
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List of Courses – Undergraduate Level
Courses in English (ENGL)
Eligibility for ENGL 095, 096, and 101 will be determined by the
results of the English Placement Test (EPT), which students must
take before they may register for any of these courses.
Subcollegiate Courses
095 Basic Writing I (4)
Prerequisite: English Placement Test (placement determined
by student’s score). Instruction in basic writing and reading.
Focus on writing processes such as invention, revision, and
editing. Use of personal experience and/or observation in
narrative and expository essays. Graded CR/NC. Not open to
students with credit for this course, an equivalent, or a higher
level English composition course. Students with two NC
grades may not enroll again. No credit toward baccalaureate.
096 Basic Writing II (4)
Prerequisite: English Placement Test (placement determined
by student’s score) or passing grade in ENGL 095. Frequent
essays based on reading and responding to expository prose;
instruction in expository writing conventions and critical reading
strategies. Graded CR/NC. Not open to students with credit
for this course, an equivalent, or a higher level English
composition course. Students with two NC grades may not
enroll again. No credit toward baccalaureate.
Lower Division Courses
100 Supplemental Writing Practice (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, concurrent
enrollment in English 101 or 102 or other designated course.
Supplemental practice in revising and editing essays. Regular
meetings with Writing Center tutor. May be repeated to
maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.
101 Composition I (4)
Composition I: Reflective and Expository Writing
Prerequisite: English Placement Test or completion of ENGL
096. Reading and writing to develop and communicate ideas.
Instruction in basic strategies for planning, composing, and
revising college writing. Use of authorities, examples,
arguments and facts. Graded A,B,C/NC. GE A1
102 Composition II (4)*
Composition II: Analytic and Persuasive Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent. Continuing to practice
the rhetorical skills introduced in ENGL 101, students will
analyze, interpret, and synthesize diverse texts in order to
construct a well-supported, researched, academic argument.
Graded A, B, C/NC.
*ENGL 102 or its equivalent is prerequisite to all English
courses with higher numbers.
Students subject to catalogs prior to 1993-95 satisfy the prerequisite
with ENGL 101 or 190.
200A The Classical and Medieval Tradition (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102*. Survey of classical and medieval
literature in the European tradition. Frequent compositions on
various literary topics.
200B British Literature Survey I (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102*. A survey of representative literary
texts from the Medieval Period through the Restoration.
Frequent compositions on literary topics.
200C British Literature Survey II (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102*. A survey of representative literary
texts from the eighteenth century through the present.
Frequent compositions on literary topics.
207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
A beginning creative writing workshop that introduces students
to techniques of imaginative writing in fiction, poetry, and
drama in a constructive workshop setting that includes analysis
of published literary works. GE C1
210 Conceptions of the Self in Philosophy and
Literature (4) (also listed as PHIL 210)
Examination of various conceptions of the self as they arise in
philosophical and literary texts; examination of methods and
goals of the philosophical and literary arts. GE C5
225 Interpreting World Cinema (4)(also listed as TVF 225)
Critical survey of world cinema as art and cultural artifact.
Provides critical methodology and practical tools for analyzing
and interpreting international film movements, genres and
themes. GE C2
230 Language and Society (4) (also listed as ANTH 230)
An introduction to linguistics as a social science. Exploration
of the relationship of language to a variety of social issues
including race, class, and gender. GE D
240 Film, Novel, Theater (4) (also listed as TVF and TA
240)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 102*. An exploration of film,
theater, and fiction through the process of adaptation. Analysis
of the roles of audience, modes of delivery, concepts of form
and structure, and cultural impact.
GE C5
*Students subject to catalogs prior to 1993-95 satisfy the prerequisite
with ENGL 101 or 190.
245 Introduction to Folk Literature (4) (also listed as
ANTH 245)
An introduction to the genres of folk literature; their
composition, structure, style, performance, cultural contexts,
and their contribution to written literature. GE C1
250 Understanding Literature (4)
Forms and techniques of fiction and/or drama, and poetry;
analysis of representative works of various periods and
cultures; critical compositions and reports. Not open to
English majors. GE C1
258 Mythology in Literature (4)
Analysis and interpretation of dominant myths in representative
works of world fiction, drama, and poetry; critical
compositions. GE C1
260 Women and Literature (4)
Multicultural approach to studying the ways women’s diverse
experiences are represented in literature. GE C1
270 Contemporary American Literature (4)
An introduction to post-WWII American literature. Students will
analyze texts from a variety of perspectives, including race,
class, gender, and sexual orientation. GE C1
276 Introduction to Play Writing (4) (also listed as TA 276)
Prerequisite: ENGL 200A or 200B or 200C or TA 101.
Collaborative approach to writing for the stage; emphasis on
writing theory and techniques; introduction to dramaturgy,
directing, literary management, and staged reading.
280 Contemporary World Literature (4)
Recent fiction, poetry, and drama written by authors outside
the U.S.; close analysis of representative works; critical
compositions. GE C1
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Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 400-level
courses. ENGL 102 or its equivalent is prerequisite to all upper
division English courses. Prerequisite for all literature courses:
ENGL 250, or 200A, 200B or 200C unless otherwise stated.
300 Composition for ESL Students (2)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or equivalent. Strategies to facilitate
increased acquisition of English and mastery of college-level
writing for students for whom English is a second language.
May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC
301 Introduction to Language (4)
Introduction to the structures and history of the English
language; traditional and alternative grammars; theories of
language as they relate to language acquisition and
sociolinguistics. Some sections may include a service learning
option.
305 English Grammar and Usage (4)
Analysis of English grammar; understanding the function of
parts of speech as sentence and phrase components;
identifying standard and non-standard usage in written
expression.
306 Technical Writing (4)
Prerequisite: Passing WPE score. Fundamentals of technical
writing; development and writing of mechanism descriptions,
proposals, feasibility studies, progress reports, and long
technical reports.
308 Expository Writing (4)
Prerequisite: Passing WPE score. Methods of and practice in
writing analytical essays that present persuasive arguments;
emphasis on coherent organization, clear style, rigorous
argumentation.
310 Genres of Writing (4)
Methods of and practice in genres of writing taught in middle
and secondary schools including creative writing, journalism,
and expository writing. Field experience required.
327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4) (also listed as
CHS 327 and PAS 327)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. The critical analysis of the
representations of ethnicity and emotions in U.S. film.
340 Writing the Critical Essay (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102. Intensive supervised practice in
advanced composition; emphasis on critical response to a
literary work and its effective statement in essay form.
354 Selected Topics in Literature (4)
Representative works in literature of various thematic or
stylistic types. Specific topics announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
360 Adjunct Writing (2 or 4)
Corequisite: Upper division course in student’s major
department may be required. Supervised practice in advanced
composition, emphasis on styles germane to student’s major
field. May be taken in two 2-unit segments as required by
student’s major department.
377 Literary Explorations of Justice and Racism (4)
(also listed as PAS 377)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Analysis of the literary depiction of
racism and justice, with emphasis on the treatment of civil
rights issues in fiction, drama, and poetry. GE Theme H
379 Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture (4) (also
listed as TVF 379)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Survey and critical analysis of narrative
and visual representations of gender and sexuality in the
modes of popular culture, such as television, film, advertising,
popular fiction, and the tabloid press. GE Theme C
381 Legacy of Greek and Roman Literature (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Legacy of ancient literature through
focus on three themes: the self and self consciousness,
society, and nature. May include service learning option.
GE Theme I
382 Violence and Literature (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Thematic and critical examination of
representations of violence in literature. Will consider violence
across cultural, racial, sexual and generational boundaries.
GE Theme B
383 Narratives of Maturity and Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Critical examination of the
representations of human maturity and aging in literary works
from a range of periods, forms and genres. Examines the part
that aging plays in human experience. GE Theme F
385 Sex and Gender in Language and Literature (4) (also
listed as COMM 385)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Analysis of concept of sex, gender as
experienced in language and literature. Comparative language
behavior of women and men as revealed in research on
communication and in representative literary works, both
classical and modern. GE Theme C
386 Literature and the Third World (4) (also listed as
PAS 386)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Critical survey of cultural
representations, themes, and techniques of Third World
literature and their Western diaspora writers.
387 The American Landscape in Literature (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 200A and 200B or 200C, or 250. The
literary response to the American landscape from the time of
the early explorers to the present.
388 Environment and Literature (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. The literary response to the natural
environment. Focus on themes of transformation of natural
environment, concepts of place and space, relations between
human progress and environmental limits in literature.
389 Human Emotions in Literary Expression (4) (also
listed as ML 389)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Emotions such as love, anger, laughter,
fear, joy, sorrow, guilt, pain or oppression, as represented in
prose and poetic forms of various cultures. GE Theme E
392 Statement and Literary Magazine Editing (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty member advising the course.
Techniques of editing and producing literary magazines. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
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400 Introduction to Linguistics (4) (also listed as
ANTH 471)
Descriptive and historical study of language; problems of data
collection and techniques of analysis, linguistic structure,
language classification, language families of the world,
language in its sociocultural setting.
401 English Language in America (4)
Introduction to linguistic theory; elementary structural analysis
of phonology, morphology, and syntax; discussion of levels
and functional varieties of usage.
402 History of the English Language (4)
External history; structural history; history of vocabulary;
principles of historical linguistics.
403 Language and Culture (4) (also listed as ANTH 470)
Prerequisite: ANTH 250. Nature, origin, and evolution of
language. Survey of approaches and studies illustrating
variations in the relation of habitual thought and behavior to
language.
405 Modern English Grammar (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 401. Transformational generative
analysis of contemporary morphology and syntax; its
relationship to alternate grammars of English.
406 Writing Nonfiction (4)
Prerequisite: Passing WPE score. Methods of and practice in
writing documentary, biographical, and other nonfiction prose;
emphasis on style, detail, effective development.
407 Writing Fiction (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Instruction in the technique
and art of writing fiction. May be repeated to maximum of 16
units.
408 Writing Poetry (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Instruction in the technique
and art of writing poetry. May be repeated to maximum of 16
units.
410 Writing in the Schools (4)
Prerequisites: One upper division ENGL linguistics course;
satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement (GWAR). Discussion of composing and theories
of discourse; review of research in written expression;
practice in applying and evaluating theories.
411 Practicum in Tutoring English (2)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Discussion of composition
theory, linguistic theory, and connections between reading and
writing. Practice in effective tutoring methods in various
educational situations. Lecture 2 hours, lab 4 hours. Graded
CR/NC.
416 Chaucer (4)
Troilus and Criseyde, Canterbury Tales, and selected minor
poems as works of art and as reflections of culture and literary
conventions of the time.
417 Shakespeare I (4)
Shakespearean drama. Intensive study of five or six plays
chosen from the following: Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet,
Macbeth, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Henry IV–
Part One, Richard III, and Hamlet; elements of
Shakespearean drama.
418 Shakespeare II (4)
Intensive study of four or five plays (and poems) not included
in 417; range and diversity of Shakespeare’s art in his time
and ours.
419 Milton (4)
Selected works of John Milton.
424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes,
Seneca, Plautus, and Terence; characterization, style, focus,
and problems of translation.
425 Epic and Legend (4)
Stylistic, thematic, generic, and cultural analysis of
representative epics and legends from world literature.
426 African Literature (4) (also listed as PAS 426)
Prerequisite: ENGL 250. African literature and its cultural
background; intensive study of writers in English and others in
translation; critical compositions and reports.
427 Modern Drama: Continental, English, and
American (4)
Representative plays by such dramatists as Ibsen, Strindberg,
Chekhov, Shaw, Pirandello, O’Casey, O’Neill; major theatrical
movements; naturalism, symbolism, and expressionism.
428 Contemporary Drama: Continental, English, and
American (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 427 recommended. Representative plays
by such dramatists as Brecht, Lorca, Beckett, Sartre, Genet,
Pinter, Miller, Williams. Modern poetic drama; epic,
existential, and absurdist theatre; theatre of cruelty.
430 Children’s Literature (4)
Prerequisite: Passing WPE score. Analysis and evaluation of
literature for children; role of literature in children’s education.
432 Literature for Adolescents (4)
Prerequisite: Passing WPE score. Analysis and evaluation of
literature appropriate for adolescents; examination of
adolescent concerns in literary works.
441 Major Critics (4)
Major critical approaches to literature; systems of Aristotle,
Dryden or Johnson, Wordsworth, Coleridge; a modern critic or
a contemporary critical problem.
442 Contemporary Critical Theory (4)
A survey of literary theories since New Criticism such as
Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Feminism, Psychoanalytical
criticism, Marxism, Reader-Response, New Historicism, Post-
colonialism, Post-modernism, Deconstruction.
446 The British Novel: Defoe to Hardy (4)
Representative works by major British novelists, e.g., Defoe,
Fielding, Sterne, Dickens, and Hardy.
447 The British Novel: Conrad to Present (4)
Representative works by modern British novelists, e.g.,
Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Huxley, and Cary.
450 Analyzing Children’s Film (4)
Children’s films as art form and communication medium;
cinematic explication; visual and verbal communication
techniques; children’s films adapted from folklore, fable, and
children’s books.
451 Film and Literature (4)
Critical study of films adapted from literary sources along with
analysis of original literature for purpose of contrasting the
media. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units as subject
matter changes.
452 Reading Cultures: Cultural Studies and English
Literature (4)
Survey of the history of cultural studies; introduction to the
basic concepts of cultural studies, including mass, popular, and
subcultures; cultural analysis of literary texts.
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453 Modern Women Writers (4)
Representative works by such women writers of the modern
world as Kate Chopin, Gertrude Stein, Willa Cather, Isak
Dinesen, Colette, Virginia Woolf, Doris Lessing, and Gabriela
Mistral.
454 Selected Topics in Literature (4)
Advanced study of representative works in literature of various
thematic or stylistic types. Specific topics announced in
Schedule of Classes. Open to English majors. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
460 Medieval English Literature (4)
Lyric poetry, epic and romantic narratives, and dramatic works,
from Anglo-Saxon beginnings through fifteenth century,
exclusive of Chaucer. Readings in Middle English and in
translation.
461 Dramatic Literature of the English Renaissance (4)
Representative plays by Elizabethan and Jacobean dramatists
exclusive of Shakespeare, e.g., Marlowe, Dekker, Webster,
Jonson, Beaumont, and Fletcher.
463 The English Renaissance (4)
Nondramatic literature from Wyatt to Bacon; British and
continental cultural, literary, and philosophical backgrounds.
464 Seventeenth-Century Literature (4)
Prose and poetry from Donne to Dryden, excluding Milton;
literary, social and political backgrounds.
465 The Augustan Age (4)
Literature from Swift and Pope through Johnson; social and
philosophical backgrounds.
467 The Romantic Age (4)
Prose and poetry from Blake to Keats; cultural and
philosophical backgrounds.
468 The Victorian Age (4)
Prose and poetry of major Victorian writers; social and
philosophical backgrounds.
469A Modern British Literature (4)
Representative works of British literature of the early 20th
century (1900-1950) will be examined in their cultural and
aesthetic contexts.
469B Contemporary British Literature (4)
A survey of contemporary British Literature and analysis of
genres, themes, ideologies, aesthetic innovations and
contributions made by post-World War II British writers.
470 American Women Writers (4)
Critical study of the literary achievements of American women,
such as Stowe, Dickinson, Chopin, Wharton, Cather, Hurston,
Porter, Morrison, and Kingston.
471 American Literature: Beginnings to 1860 (4)
Puritanism to transcendentalism. Emphasis on such writers as
Edwards, Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Poe, and Thoreau.
472 American Literature: 1860–1914 (4)
The movement toward realism and naturalism. Emphasis on
such writers as Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Howells, James,
and Crane.
473 American Literature: 1914 to Present (4)
Representative writers of American modernism and
postmodernism.
475ABC The American Novel Since 1920 (4, 4, 4)
Development of American novel from 19th century to present.
Representative works by major American novelists. (Courses
need not be taken in sequence.) Supervised practice in writing.
475A:19th Century
(e.g., Cooper, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, James, Crane)
475B:1900–1945
(e.g., Dreiser, Wharton, Cather, Anderson, Hemingway,
Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Steinbeck)
475C: 1945–Present
(e.g., Wright, Bellow, Ellison, O’Connor, Updike, Pynchon)
476 Ethnic Literature in the U.S. (4)
Literature by modern ethnic writers. May include, among
others, Asian-American, African American, Euro-American,
Latino/a, and Native American works. May involve an optional
service learning component.
477 Black American Literature (4)
Representative works of 19th and 20th century black American
writers such as Forten, Chesnutt, Dunbar, Hughes, Hurston,
Wright, Baldwin, Walker, Brooks.
478 Modern Poetry (4)
Backgrounds of modern poetry; representative works by major
British and American poets to 1930s, such as Yeats, Eliot,
Pound, Frost, Williams, Stevens, and Lawrence.
479 Contemporary Poetry (4)
Representative works by British and American poets from
1930s to present, such as Auden, Roethke, Thomas, Lowell,
Plath, Hughes, Berryman, Creeley, Baraka, Merwin.
482 The Bible as Literature: Old and New Testaments (4)
Types and styles of Biblical literature; geographical, historical,
cultural, and archaeological backgrounds of both Testaments.
483 Folklore and Literature (4)
Forms of folklore and their relationship to literature;
identification and analysis of the heritage of folklore in
literature.
484 Major Continental Fiction: Cervantes to Balzac (4)
Representative works by European authors, e.g., Cervantes,
Rousseau, Goethe, and Balzac.
485 Major Continental Fiction: Stendhal to Tolstoy (4)
Representative works by European authors, e.g., Stendhal,
Flaubert, Chekhov, Dostoyevsky, and Tolstoy.
486 Twentieth Century Continental Fiction (4)
Representative works by European authors, e.g., Proust,
Mann, Kafka, Sartre, and Camus.
487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4)
(also listed as ML 487)
Critical examination of Latin American literature, with emphasis
on post-independence and modern periods.
489 Colonial to Modern Mexican American Literature (4)
(also listed as CHS 402)
Study of literary works by Hispanic, Mexican, and Mexican
American authors from the colonial era to modern times.
492 Seminar in Literature and Language (4)
English 492 satisfies the upper division writing requirement for
English majors
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR); ENGL 340; English
major with senior standing. Variable content course in which
each seminar studies in depth a selected topic in literature or
language. May be repeated for credit as content changes.
Students may enroll in multiple sections in the same term.
English / 395
493 Approaches to Teaching Shakespeare's Plays (4)
Extensive analysis of Shakespeare's language and
implementation of performance pedagogy, using
Shakespeare's sources, textual variants, performance history,
cinematic adaptations, and online materials in the secondary
classroom.
494 Literary Study and the Teaching Profession: A
Capstone Course for Prospective English Teachers (4)
Prerequisite: English major with senior standing. Instructional
strategies for teaching forms of literature to middle and high
school students. Development of teaching portfolio and
assessment of interpretive and critical skills.
495 Seminar: British Literature (4)
Prerequisite: English major with senior standing. Variable
content course in which each seminar studies in depth a
selected topic in British literature. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit as content changes.
496 Seminar: American Literature (4)
Prerequisite: English major with senior standing. Variable
content course in which each seminar studies in depth a
selected topic in American literature. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit as content changes.
497 Special Studies in World Writers in Translation (4)
Prerequisite: English major with senior standing. Variable
content course in which each seminar studies in depth a
selected topic in world literature. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit as content changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (4)
Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor. Maximum of 4
units accepted toward English major or minor. May be
repeated to a maximum of 20 units for credit as content
changes. Graded CR/NC.
.
Graduate Level Courses
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
Courses in English (ENGL)
500 Methodology of Graduate Research in English (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 441. Introduction to
bibliography, research techniques, professional essay style,
and basic critical approaches.
504 Seminar: Theories of Composition and Rhetoric (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 401. Theory and research
in composition and rhetoric.
505 Seminar: Language and Literacy (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 401. Theories of language structure as
they apply to contemporary usage.
506 Seminar: The Writing Process (4)
Writing and editing instructional, administrative, and
professional materials. Emphasis on developing English skills
needed to teach writing at secondary school or community
college level or to perform as staff writer or editor.
507 Seminar: Writing Fiction (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 407; or instructor consent. Advanced
workshop in writing fiction. In-class critiques by students and
instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
508 Seminar: Writing Poetry (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 408; or instructor consent. Advanced
workshop in writing poetry. In-class critiques by students and
instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
510 Seminar: Historical Criticism (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 500. Variable topic seminar
focusing on historical criticism of selected works from periods
in British or American literature. May be repeated as subject
matter changes.
530 Seminar: Children’s Literature and Folk Literature (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 500. Selected topics in children’s
literature and folk literature, as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated as subject matter changes.
541 Seminar: Contemporary Critical Approaches (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 500. Variable topic seminar
focusing on selected contemporary critical approaches to study
of English language and literature. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
550 Seminar: Topics in Composition, Rhetoric, and
Language (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 504 or 505. Variable topic seminar
focusing on selected issues in composition, rhetoric, and
language, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated as subject matter changes.
555 Principles and Strategies in Teaching Writing (4)
Advanced study of theoretical models and pedagogical
strategies for teaching writing to diverse groups of students,
culminating in a reflective portfolio.
560 Seminar: British Literature (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 500. Study of one or more major writers
or of selected significant works in British literature, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
570 Seminar: American Literature (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 500. Study of one or more major writers
or of selected significant works in American literature, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
580 Seminar: World Literature (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 500. Study of one or more major writers
or of selected significant works in world literature, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
590 Seminar: Special Studies in Language in
Literature (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 500. Study of selected genres, intellectual
movements, or literary ideas in representative works, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
396 / English
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 500 (may be taken concurrently),
instructor consent to act as sponsor, approval of principal
graduate adviser. Independent study of advanced topics in
field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to
maximum of 5 units with maximum of 4 units allowed in any
quarter. Graded CR/NC.
599 Thesis (1-5)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, formal approval by
department. Independent study resulting in a critical essay.
Oral examination about master’s essay required. Must be
repeated to total of 5 units. Graded CR/NC.
Entrepreneurship / 399
Program in
Entrepreneurship
College of Business and Economics
Advisement: Marketing Department
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F917
Phone: (323) 343-2960
E-Mail: [email protected]du
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The Entrepreneurship Program of the College of Business and Economics focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to imagine,
start, and expand the businesses that are the well spring of innovation, employment, and, indeed, most millionaires.
The Faculty
Faculty from departments across the College of Business and Economics participate in this program.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in
Entrepreneurship (100 units)
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration is 180 units, of which 100
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Advisement: Department of Marketing
This option prepares students to work for a small business,
start their own business, purchase existing companies, or
manage ongoing small-to-medium enterprises.
The BSBA with the Option in Entrepreneurship requires
completion of the BSBA core (72 units) and the option
Requirement (28 units).
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
(72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 200AB Principles of Accounting I, II (4, 4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 300 Managerial Accounting (4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for Entrepreneurship
(28 units)
Required courses (20 units)
ACCT 426 Accounting and Reporting Requirements of
Small Business (4)
FIN 494 Financial Management for Small
Business (4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
MKT 325 High Performance Professional Skills (4)
MKT 443 Marketing in a New Business (4)
Electives (8 units)
With adviser approval, select two upper division electives in
business and economics.
Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship
The Department of Marketing offers a credit certificate in
Entrepreneurship, designed to prepare students and business
people for careers in starting, managing, or working in small
businesses. The program includes instruction about how to
take a product or service from the idea stage through the
introduction and growth stages, and how to successfully
manage the business. A focus may be taken in retailing,
marketing of services and products, consulting, accounting,
finance, or entrepreneurship. A total of 24 units is required.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required courses (16 units)
ACCT 426 Accounting and Reporting Requirements of
Small Business (4)
FIN 494 Financial Management for Small
Business (4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
MKT 443 Marketing in a New Business (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select two upper division College of Business and Economics
electives with adviser approval.
Finance and Law / 401
Department of
Finance and Law
College of Business and Economics
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F717
Phone: (323) 343-2870
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The Department of Finance and Law offers options in Finance, Real Estate, and Business Arts-Prelegal for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration. These options enable students to prepare for finance, real estate, and legal careers. The
department also offers Finance options for both the Master of Science (MS) degree in Business Administration and the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) degree, designed to enhance career and advancement opportunities for individuals employed in
these fields. In addition, the department offers a credit certificate program in Finance that is designed for students who are majoring
in other fields and would benefit from a background in finance.
The Faculty
Professors: Maria Kathleen Boss, Jack S. K. Chang, Hsing Fang (Chair), Taewon Kim, Jean Loo, Lifan Wu.
Associate Professors: James Refalo, Jong-Hwan Yi
Assistant Professor:
Emeriti: Edward A. Nelson, Gordon B. Severance, Gary Steele Watson.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Options in
• Business Arts–Prelegal
• Finance
• Real Estate
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration with the Business Arts-
Prelegal, Finance and Real Estate Options. The BSBA degree
with any of these options requires completion of 72 units in
BSBA core courses and 28 units in the option. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
(72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management
and Organizational Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Upper Division Required Courses
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for Business Arts–
Prelegal (28 units)
This option enables students to prepare for legal careers by
combining business and humanities courses. The objective of
this option is to combine a general business education with
option electives that suit individual requirements. Option
electives may be chosen in the humanities and often include
reading and writing skills that are important for postgraduate
study of law.
Required Courses (8 units)
FIN 305 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business II (4)
FIN 325 Essential Skills for Finance Professionals (4)
Electives (20 units)
Select 20 units with adviser approval.
Option Requirements for Finance (28 units)
This option develops an understanding of modern finance
concepts, strategies, and techniques and prepares students for
careers in corporate finance, money management, investment
banking, commercial banking, and insurance.
Required Course (16 units)
FIN 325 Essential Skills for Finance Professionals (4)
FIN 331 Financial Institutions and Markets (4)
FIN 332 Investments (4)
FIN 434 Cases in Financial Management (4)
402 / Finance and Law
Elective (12 units)
Select three courses from the following:
FIN 335 Personal Portfolio and Risk Management (4)
FIN 403 Intermediate Business Finance (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
FIN 437 Securities Analysis (4)
FIN 440 Futures and Options (4)
FIN 447 Student Investment Fund (4)
FIN 450 Fixed Income Securities, Analysis and
Strategies (4)
Option Requirements for Real Estate
(28 units)
This option prepares students for careers in real estate, and for
real estate licensing examinations. It also prepares students
for further study of real estate at the postgraduate level.
Required Courses (24 units)
FIN 325 Essential Skills for Finance Professionals (4)
FIN 338 Real Estate Principles (4)
FIN 381 Real Estate Law (4)
FIN 438 Real Estate Valuation (4)
FIN 439 Real Estate Finance (4)
FIN 493 Real Estate Investment (4)
Elective (4 units)
Select one course with adviser approval.
Minor in Finance
Requirement for the Minor (20 units)
Required Courses (12 units)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
FIN 331 Financial Institutions and Markets (4)
FIN 332 Investments (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select two courses from the following:
FIN 305 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business II (4)
FIN 325 Essential Skills for Finance Professionals (4)
FIN 335 Personal Portfolio and Risk Management (4)
FIN 403 Intermediate Business Finance (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
FIN 434 Cases in Financial Management (4)
FIN 437 Securities Analysis (4)
FIN 440 Futures and Options (4)
FIN 450 Fixed Income Securities, Analysis and
Strategies (4)
Certificate in Finance
The Department of Finance and Law offers a credit certificate
in Finance that is designed to prepare individuals who hold, or
are pursuing, a bachelor's degree in a field other than finance
for entry into careers in corporate finance, money
management, investment banking, and commercial banking.
Students must complete the required 28-unit program with a
minimum 2.0 (C) grade point average to qualify for the
certificate.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (28 units)
Required courses (24 units)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
FIN 331 Financial Institutions and Markets (4)
FIN 332 Investments (4)
FIN 403 Intermediate Business Finance (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
FIN 434 Cases in Financial Management (4)
Electives
Select 4 units from the following
FIN 305 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business II (4)
FIN 437 Securities Analysis (4)
FIN 440 Futures and Options (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Business
Administration with the Option in Finance
(45 units)
This is a specialized degree program that permits
concentration and research in one of several options.
Admission to the Program
Students must fulfill University requirements for admission to
graduate study and must submit a separate graduate program
application to the College of Business and Economics. The
college admits applicants based on a comprehensive review of
their prior education, work experience, GMAT scores, and
letters of recommendation. Those without an undergraduate
degree in business are required to complete 24 units of
Foundations of Business courses listed below for admission to
classified graduate standing for the M.S. degree in Business
Administration.
The 24-unit requirement can be met either by completing the
courses listed below or by submitting transcripts demonstrating
that the equivalent subject material has been successfully
completed either at the undergraduate or graduate level. In
addition, competence must be demonstrated in statistics and
the use of computers. The competency requirement can be
met by successfully passing competency exams in each area
of by submitting transcripts showing that the subject matter has
been successfully completed at either the undergraduate or
graduate level.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 500 Information Systems for Management (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
In addition to completing the 24-quarter units of acceptable
basic business courses listed above, applicants must have an
approved graduate degree program on file in the College of
Business and Economics Advisement Center.
Finance and Law / 403
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 41 units in 500-level
courses.
Required Core (16 units)
BUS 511 Managerial Skills and Business Ethics (4)
BUS 514A Managing Business Processes I (4)
BUS 514B Managing Business Processes II (4)
BUS 516 Integrative Business Strategy (4)
Thesis (5 units)
BUS 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
Finance Option (24 units)
Required Courses (20 units)
FIN 530 Seminar: Business Finance (4)
FIN 531 Seminar: Financial Institutions (4)
FIN 533 Seminar: International Finance (4)
FIN 534 Seminar: Portfolio Management (4)
FIN 535 Seminar: Speculative Securities and
Markets (4)
Electives (4 units)
Select 4 units of 500-level courses with adviser approval.
List of Courses (FIN) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
203 Law for the Citizen (4)
Aspects of law that affect personal life: legal system, crimes,
torts, contracts, vehicle ownership, home ownership, marriage,
divorce, consumer law, employment, checks and promissory
notes, and business organizations. Credit allowed for only one
of FIN 203 and 205.
205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business I (4)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Introduction to the legal
and regulatory environment of business, emphasizing the
American legal system, contracts, sales, and related legal
issues of international business. Instruction in computer-
assisted legal research. Credit allowed for only one of FIN 203
and 205.
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-
level FIN courses.
303 Business Finance (4)
Prerequisite: ACCT 200B. Principles of planning, procuring,
and controlling short and long-term financial resources of
businesses; cash and capital budgeting; securities markets,
costs of capital, and equity valuation.
305 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business II (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 205. Legal and regulatory issues facing
managers and accountants. Legal and regulatory issues in
employment, business organizations, securities regulation,
secured transactions, bankruptcy, and commercial paper.
325 Essential Skills for Finance Professionals (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 209, FIN 303. Financial databases;
statistical analyses of financial data; software applications in
finance; written and oral presentation of group projects in
finance.
331 Financial Institutions and Markets (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 202, FIN 303. Bank risk management
using an asset/liability approach; hedging tools including
interest rate swaps and other derivatives; deregulation and its
impact on finance industry.
332 Investments (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 303. Risk and return, valuation of stocks
and bonds, capital asset pricing model, stock and bond
portfolio management, efficient capital markets, evaluation of
investment performance, and introduction to options.
335 Personal Portfolio and Risk Management (4)
Understanding and planning personal finance; managing basic
personal assets including financial assets, real assets,
insurance, and retirement; extensive analysis of risk
management of assets, liabilities and equity in a personal
portfolio context.
338 Real Estate Principles (4)
Economics of land ownership and use; fundamentals of
ownership, financing, appraisal, management, and transfer of
residential and other real property.
339 Real Estate Practice (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 338. Real estate contracts, agency and
brokerage relationships, physical components of real estate,
private ownership interests, documents of transfer, escrows,
title insurance, recording, and professional licensing.
381 Real Estate Law (4)
Prerequisites: FIN 338, four units of business law. Legal
aspects of real property ownership and management;
emphasis on California law affecting escrows, contracts,
licensing, brokerage, co-ownership, deeds, conveyances, trust
deeds, mortgages, titles, encumbrances, estates in land, and
leases.
403 Intermediate Business Finance (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 303. Intermediate business financial
management emphasizing intensive treatment of valuation,
capital asset management, financial structure, sources of
funds, and working capital management; combines theory and
applications.
425 Financial Software and Data Banks (4)
Prerequisites: FIN 303, CIS 100. Uses of financial data banks
such as COMPUSTAT and Dow Jones News Retrieval;
financial applications of computer software packages such as
Lotus 1-2-3 and Javelin.
429 Estate Planning (4)
Prerequisites: FIN 205, 303. Planning, creating, conserving,
and transferring individual wealth; case studies relating to
investments, insurance, wills, probate, trusts, estate and gift
tax, avoiding probate, and minimizing taxes.
430 Commercial Bank Administration (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 303. Case studies of organization, operation,
and policies of commercial banks; sources and uses of bank
funds; cash and reserve positions, securities and loan
portfolios; utilizes a simulation approach to bank management.
404 / Finance and Law
431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 303. Application of principles of managerial
finance to international and multinational business; analysis of
risks and problems unique to businesses involved in
transnational operations;
international sources and uses of
funds.
432 Real Estate Management (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 338. Management of real property as part of
the real estate industry; nature, functions, scope of
management principles, services, property care, tenant
relations, and records.
434 Cases in Financial Management (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 300, FIN 303, BUS 305. Identifying and
solving financial problems through the use of cases.
Application of financial theory and financial techniques to
business problems, using written reports and classroom
discussion.
435 Working Capital Management (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 300, ECON 309, FIN 303. Decision-
oriented, analytical approaches to problems and practices
related to, and arising in the course of, financing and managing
the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of working capital
assets.
436 Business Risk Management (4)
Negligence liabilities and related business risk problems;
workers’ compensation, surety and fidelity, crime and peril, and
their usefulness as tools of the business risk manager.
437 Securities Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 332. Investment practice in analysis of
financial statements; selection and valuation of stocks and
fixed-income securities, stockholder-management relations,
applied securities analysis.
438 Real Estate Valuation (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 338. Valuation of real property; economic
analysis of trends and factors influencing real estate
ownership, development, and use; current appraisal theory.
439 Real Estate Finance (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 338. Position of real estate finance in the
economy; techniques and procedures used to finance real
property, including sources of funds, lending policies, and
instruments used in California today.
440 Futures and Options (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 332. Market structures, trading techniques,
pricing models, hedging strategies, and investment
implications for various futures, option contracts, and derivative
assets.
447 Student Investment Fund (4)
Prerequisites: FIN 332 and 437; instructor consent.
Development of skills through managing real investment funds
in the securities markets, including establishing an investment
plan, analyzing investment opportunities, making
recommendations and trading decisions.
450 Fixed Income Securities, Analysis and Strategies (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 332. Risk, yield and pricing of fixed income
securities, Treasury, corporate, agency, tax-exempt and
mortgage-backed markets; term structure, bond indexing,
interest rate risk immunization; interest rate options and
futures.
454 Special Topics in Finance (1-4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific prerequisites. In-depth presentation and analysis of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects.
480 International Business Law (4)
Prerequisite: Four units of business law. Legal issues that
arise in international trade, licensing, and investment; national
and international limitations that influence the movement of
goods, labor, and technology.
493 Real Estate Investment (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 338. Principles of investing in real
estate; analytic techniques and economic strategies for
maximizing after-tax returns from land, residential properties,
shopping centers, and other real estate.
494 Financial Management for Small Business (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 300, FIN 303. Principles and practices of
financial management for small business; analytic techniques
and financial strategies for financing and managing the
resources of small businesses efficiently and profitably.
Graduate Level Courses (FIN)
Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500-
level courses
500 Business Finance and Law (4)
Law and finance for business organizations: forms of business,
business law, capital markets, analysis of financial statements,
securities law, security valuation, bankruptcy, and
reorganization. Some sections may be technologically
mediated.
530 Seminar: Business Finance (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 500. Financial statements and cash flows,
financial markets and net present value, risk and return, capital
budgeting, capital structure, and divided policy.
531 Seminar: Financial Institutions (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 500. Role of financial institutions in U.S.;
financial management of various types of financial institutions
against a background of national income, national policies, and
flow of funds.
532 Seminar: Estate Planning (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 500. Advanced planning for individual
financial management; consideration given to legal, financial,
and taxation problems, including insurance, investments,
trusts, real estate, wills, and related laws.
533 Seminar: International Finance (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 500. Institutions, instruments, and
procedures used in financing exports and imports, international
investments, and multinational business operations.
534 Seminar: Portfolio Management (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 500 or 303. Portfolio theory, capital market
equilibrium (capital asset pricing model and arbitrage pricing
theory), asset allocation, capital allocation, fixed-income
securities, options and futures, passive and active portfolio
management.
Finance and Law / 405
535 Seminar: Speculative Securities and Markets (4)
Prerequisite: FIN 500 or 303. Economics and pricing of options
and futures contracts and their applications to portfolio
management; how proliferation of speculative markets affects
efficiency and stability of financial system.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
Investigation of an approved project leading to written report;
project selected in conference with seminar professor, and
arrangements made for regular meetings during quarter. May
be repeated for credit.
Geography and Urban Analysis / 407
Department of
Geography and Urban Analysis
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C4067
Phone: (323) 343-2220
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/geog/
The Department of Geography and Urban Analysis offers an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Geography with a General option, an Urban Analysis Option, and a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) option, as well as a
minor and two certificate programs for students majoring in other fields. The department also offers a graduate program leading to
the Masters of Arts degree in Geography, described in the Graduate Programs section.
The department cooperates in the Latin American Studies, Liberal Studies, and Social Science interdisciplinary programs. A Social
Science Bachelor of Arts degree, with a Geography Emphasis, is available for those seeking a Single Subject teaching credential,
and is described in the Social Science section. The department’s regional courses focus on Los Angeles, California, the U.S., Asia,
Latin America, Europe, and the developing world. Systematic courses provide theory and skills useful in applied business,
planning, and government. The department offers a variety of technical/methodological courses stressing computer cartography,
GIS (Geographic Information Systems), remote sensing, and spatial statistics.
The Faculty
Professors: Ali Modarres, Stephen E. G. LaDochy, Hong-lie Qiu, Hengchun Ye ,Killian P. H. Ying (Chair).
Associate Professors: Stephen Mulherin.
Assistant Professors: Daniel E. Borough.
Emeriti: Harry C. Coffin, Sin Fong Han, John A. Kirchner, Vincent Mazzucchelli, Clement Padick, John D. Rees.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography is designed to
provide students with an understanding of the world’s physical
and cultural environments. The program provides a foundation
in the theory and practice of contemporary geography, with
emphasis on a variety of applied and technical skills that will
enhance a student’s career opportunities.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Geography is 180 units, of which 72-89 units are in
the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (72-89 units)
The major in Geography requires 72-89 units depending on
which of the three options described below is selected.
The General Option requires a total of 81 units of which 24 are
lower division and 57 are upper division. The GIS (Geographic
Information Systems) Option requires a total of 88-89 units of
which 32 are lower division and 56-57 are upper division. The
Urban Analysis option requires a total of 72-73 units of which
24 are lower division and 48-49 are upper division.
General Option (81units)
Lower Division Required Courses (24 units)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
GEOG 160 Physical Geography (4)
GEOG 260 Map and Air Photo Interpretation (4)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 269 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) (4)
GEOG 282 Spatial Measurements and Elementary
Statistics (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (57 units)
Required Core (21 units)
GEOG 395 Geographic Methodology (4)
GEOG 432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
GEOG 453 Locational Analysis (4)
GEOG 485 Field Geography (5)
GEOG 495 Senior Thesis (4)
Regional Geography (8 units)
Select two from following:
GEOG 370, 421, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 430, 431
Systematic Human Geography (12 units):
Select three from following:
GEOG 442, 446, 448, 451, 455, 457, 475, 476, 478, 479
Systematic Physical Geography (8 units):
Select two from following:
GEOG 402, 407, 410, 415, 466
Electives in Geography (8 units)
Select additional courses from above groups or from following:
GEOG 310, 322, 333, 341, 358, 376, 377, 468, 469, 482, 496, 497, 499
UNIV 398
408 / Geography and Urban Analysis
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Option (88-89 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (32 units)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
GEOG 160 Physical Geography (4)
GEOG 260 Map and Air Photo Interpretation (4)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 269 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) (4)
GEOG 282 Spatial Measurements and Elementary
Statistics (4)
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (4)
MATH 103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
Upper division courses (56-57 units)
Technical Core (36-37 units)
GEOG 395 Geographic Methodology (4)
GEOG 453 Locational Analysis (4)
GEOG 468 Computer Cartography (4)
GEOG 495 Senior Thesis (4)
CIS 455 Visual Basic.Net Database Applications (4)
Select 16-17 units from the following:
GEOG 466 Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG 469 Spatial Analysis and GIS Modeling (4)
GEOG 482 Multivariate Statistics in Geography (4)
GEOG 485 Field Geography (5)
GEOG 496 Special Topics (1-4)
GEOG 497 Special Topics (1-4)
UNIV 398 Cooperative Education (1-4)
Systematic Core in Geography (12 units)
Select three from the following:
GEOG 402 Geomorphology (4)
GEOG 407 Biogeography (4)
GEOG 410 Applied Climatology (4)
GEOG 442 Population Geography (4)
GEOG 448 Medical Geography (4)
GEOG 455 Political Geography (4)
GEOG 457 Transportation Geography (4)
GEOG 476 Urban Geography (4)
Electives in Geography (8 units)
Select additional courses from above groups or from following:
GEOG 310, 322, 333, 341, 358, 370, 376, 377, 415, 421, 423,
424, 425, 427, 428, 430, 431, 432, 446, 451, 475, 478, 479,
499.
Urban Analysis Option (72-73 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (24 units)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
GEOG 160 Physical Geography (4)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 269 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) (4)
GEOG 282 Spatial Measurements and Elementary
Statistics (4)
URBA 180 The Urban World (4)
Upper division required courses (28 units)
GEOG 377 Urban Issues (4)
GEOG 395 Geographic Methodology (4)
GEOG 432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
GEOG 446 U.S. Ethnic Communities (4)
GEOG 453 Locational Analysis (4)
GEOG 476 Urban Geography (4)
URBA 401 Senior Project (4)
Electives (20-21 units)
Select at least one course from each of the following three
groups
Methodology
GEOG 260 Map and Photo Interpretation (4)
GEOG 442 Population Geography (4)
GEOG 468 Computer Cartography (4)
GEOG 469 Spatial Analysis and GIS Modeling (4)
GEOG 482 Multivariate Statistics in Geography (4)
GEOG 485 Field geography (5)
URBA 454 *Selected Topics in Urban Analysis (4)
URBA 499 *Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
*When topic is methodology.
Environmental
GEOG 410 Applied Climatology (4)
GEOG 415 Perspectives on Environment (4)
GEOG 466 Remote Sensing (4)
POLS 358 Environmental Policy and Politics (4)
URBA 454 *Selected Topics in Urban Analysis (4)
URBA 499 *Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
* When topic is environmental.
Social and Economic
GEOG 448 Medical Geography (4)
GEOG 457 Transportation Geography (4)
GEOG 478 Middle Eastern Cities (4)
GEOG 479 Hybrid Urbanism: Urban Transformation of
Central Asia (4) (also listed as AAAS 479)
ECON 440 Urban and Regional-Economics (4)
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
POLS 406 Los Angeles City Politics (4)
POLS 461 Dynamics of Urban Administration (4)
SOC 430 Urban Sociology (4)
URBA 454 * Selected Topics in Urban Analysis (4)
URBA 499 * Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
* When-topic is social or economic.
Minor in Geography
A minor in Geography is available for students majoring in
other fields. A total of 28 units in geography is required,
selected in consultation with an adviser in geography and
distributed as follows:
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
GEOG 160 Physical Geography (4)
Electives (20 units)
Select a minimum of 20 units in geography with consent of
adviser. At least 14 units must be upper division.
Certificate Program in Geographic
Information Systems
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate is
offered by the Department of Geography and Urban Analysis
to students with up-to-date theory and technology in spatial
analysis (GIS, remote sensing, and spatial statistics). It also
provides students a non-degree alternative for acquiring a
recognized certification for GIS competency. A total of 32-33
units in the following courses is required for the certificate.
Refer to the Undergraduate Study: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
The prerequisites are GEOG 155, 160, and 260.
Geography and Urban Analysis / 409
Lower Division (12 units)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 269 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) (4)
GEOG 282 Spatial Measurements and Elementary
Statistics (4)
Upper Division (20-21 units)
Select 20-21 units from the following:
GEOG 466 Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG 468 Computer Cartography (4)
GEOG 469 Spatial Analysis and GIS Modeling (4)
GEOG 482 Multivariate Statistics in Geography (4)
GEOG 485 Field Geography (5)
GEOG 496* Special Topics (1-4)
GEOG 497* Special Topics (1-4)
* When topic is GIS, remote sensing, or spatial statistics
Certificate Program in Urban Land Use
and Property Analysis
The Department of Geography and Urban Analysis, in
cooperation with the Department of Finance and Law, offers
this credit certificate program, which is designed for students
and professionals seeking employment with public service or
private business in urban communities. The program provides
technical and analytical training for evaluating current problems
confronting the urban community. A total of 25–28 units in the
following courses is required for the certificate. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Prerequisite Course (4 units)
FIN 338 Real Estate Principles (4)
Requirements for the Certificate
(25–28 units)
Required Courses (25–28 units)
GEOG 453 Locational Analysis (4)
GEOG 476 Urban Geography (4)
GEOG 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
FIN 432 Real Estate Management (4)
FIN 438 Real Estate Valuation (4)
FIN 439 Real Estate Finance (4)
FIN 493 Real Estate Investment (4)
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with a
Geography emphasis is available for those seeking the Single
Subject teaching credential in Social Sciences. Those who
already hold a Single Subject Credential in the state of
California may complete the Supplementary Authorization
Program described below.
Supplementary Authorization for Single
Subject Teaching Credential (33 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the
state of California may supplement that credential with an
authorization in Geography for teaching geography at any
grade level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily
for adults by completing the following program with a grade of
C or higher in each course. For other requirements governing
issuance of this authorization, consult the Charter College of
Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the
following courses (33 units):
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
GEOG 160 Physical Geography (4)
GEOG 260 Map and Air Photo Interpretation (4)
GEOG 410 Applied Climatology (4) or
GEOG 415 Perspectives on Environment (4)
GEOG 421 United States (4)
GEOG 431 California (4)
GEOG 341 World Resources and Environmental
Issues (4) or
GEOG 455 Political Geography (4)
GEOG 485 Field Geography (5)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Geography
The Master of Arts degree program in Geography is designed
to prepare students for teaching at the secondary and
community college levels, employment in government and
private industry, and further graduate study in geography.
Admission to the Program
Applicants with baccalaureates in Geography:
A. Must have attained a grade point average of at least
2.75 (A=4.0) in the last 90-quarter units of
undergraduate work attempted, or satisfactory
completion of probationary units.
B. Must have been in good standing in the last college or
university attended.
C. Must give evidence of passing GEOG 395 or its
equivalent in another accredited college or university.
D. Must meet all University admission requirements.
Applicants with baccalaureates in majors other than
Geography:
A. Must have attained a grade points average of at least
2.75 (A=4.0) in the last 90-quarter units of
undergraduate work attempted, or satisfactory
completion of probationary units.
B. Must have been in good standing in the last college or
university attended.
C. Must complete GEOG 395 or its equivalent in another
accredited college or university plus 12-28 units of
approved upper-division geography courses with a
minimum B (3.0) average.
D. Must meet all University admission requirements.
410 / Geography and Urban Analysis
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Before enrolling in GEOG 599 or taking the comprehensive
examination (GEOG 596), students must satisfy one of the
following requirements, subject to principal graduate adviser
approval:
Computer Skills, Statistics, or Foreign Language
Requirement
Complete GEOG 468 with a grade of B or higher, or
Complete GEOG 482 with a grade of B or higher, or
Pass a reading examination in a language other than English
(ML 901) in the geographic literature of a modern language, as
offered by the Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures and in accordance with the practice of that
department, or
Complete 12 units in a modern language in accordance with
the practice of the Department of Modern Languages.
Required Seminar (4 units)
GEOG 595 Seminar: Geographic Thought (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units from following
GEOG 510 Seminar: Physical Geography (4)
GEOG 520 Seminar: Regional Geography (4)
GEOG 530 Seminar: Urban Social Systems (4)
GEOG 540 Seminar: Human Geography (4)
GEOG 560 Seminar: Methods and Techniques
in Geography (4)
Select elective seminars with the approval of the principal
graduate adviser. Students may repeat GEOG 510, 520, 540,
and 560 provided the seminar topic is not repeated in the exact
subject matter or region.
Electives in Geography and Related Fields (20–29 units)
Select 400 and 500-level GEOG courses. Students who elect
the comprehensive examination option must include a
minimum of 7 units at the 500 level. With approval of the
principal graduate adviser, a maximum of 8 units may be in
related fields.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 6–9 units)
Students who select the comprehensive examination must
include a minimum of 29 units in Electives in Geography and
Related Fields above, should expect to take the examination
(GEOG 596) the quarter they complete all course work on their
program, and must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
The examination consists of a section about Geographic
Thought plus sections about two of the following subject
matters selected by the student with approval of the principal
graduate adviser: Biogeography, Climatology, Cultural
Geography, Economic Geography, Environmental Studies,
Geographic Information Systems, Geomorphology, Historical
Geography, Locational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling,
Medical Geography, Population Geography, Qualitative
Research Methods, Remote Sensing, Settlement Geography,
Spatial Statistics, Transportation Geography, Urban
Geography, and Geography of a particular region.
Students who elect to write a thesis will need to enroll in
GEOG 599 for a minimum of two quarters and a total of 6-9
units. In addition to the 16 units of required (4 units) and
elective (12 units) seminars, these students need to complete
a minimum of 20-23 units of electives (400-or 500-level
courses) to satisfy the 45-unit requirement for the master's
degree.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Geography (GEOG)
Lower Division Courses
155 Cultural Geography (4)
Studies of the sociocultural characteristics of contemporary
societies within their manifested spatial structure. Focuses on
similarities and differences of various cultures with respect to
racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, demographic, and
organizational characteristics. GE D
160 Physical Geography (4)
Introduction to principles and processes affecting the nature
and dynamical interactions of the physical world and its
inhabitants. Emphasizes the atmosphere, hydrosphere, soils,
and vegetation and their spatial relationships.
CAN GEOG 2 GE B3
170 Meteorology (4)
Course surveys the major atmospheric processes, with
emphasis on weather phenomenon, severe storms, droughts,
and flood producing events. Use of weather charts and satellite
imagery in forecasting examined. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory
3 hours. Some sections of the lecture may be taught online.
GE B2
260 Map and Air Photo Interpretation (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 155, 160. Nature and interpretation of
maps; and interpretation of natural and built environments as
revealed in aerial photographs. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2
hours.
268 Computer and Internet Applications in Geography (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 282. An introduction to basics of computer
and internet technologies to enhance student's hands-on skills
in creating, searching, manipulating, analyzing, and
representing geographic data in digital format. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 2 hours.
269 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
(4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 260, 282, 268. An introduction to
geographic information systems (GIS), including geographic
data input, editing, manipulation, and analysis, coordinate
systems, map projections, classification, symbolization, map
design, and generation of cartographic products.
282 Spatial Measurement and Elementary Statistics (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 155, 160, MATH 091. Univariate
descriptive statistics, geographic measurements and spatial
descriptive statistics. Parametric inferential statistics:
estimation and hypothesis testing. Introduction to bivariate
statistics: simple correlation and simple regression. Emphasis
on using spatial data.
Geography and Urban Analysis / 411
Upper Division Courses
309 Urban Environmental Pollution (4) (also listed as HS
309)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Investigates the major sources and
effects of land, water and air pollutants in cities of developed
and developing countries. Best management practices and
control methods will also be discussed. GE Theme D
310 Urban Climatology (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. The course investigates urbanization
effects on the immediate atmospheric environment. Students
evaluate these effects through direct measurements and data
analyses. Topics include architecture, urban planning and
pollution. GE Theme D
322 Global Change and the Human Condition (4)
(also listed as POLS 322)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course form Block D. Explores the politics of global
environmental concerns, or the procedures by which states
and organizations address pressing environmental problems.
GE Theme G
333 Environment and Development in the Third World (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B.
The physical environments of the Third World and associated
problems of development. GE Theme A
341 World Resources and Environmental Issues (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D.
Consideration of the world’s renewable and nonrenewable
resources, interrelationships between population growth,
resource utilization, and environment; variable topics relating to
resource issues and environmental sustainability. GE Theme G
358 Environment, Earth Systems and Technology (4)
(also listed as CE 358)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Consider the role of technology in the
changing relationships between human societies and their
environment; studies the impact of the agricultural, industrial
and information revolutions on natural systems and
sustainability. GE Theme G
370 World Regions (4)
Major physical regions of world and their occupational
development by humans.
376 Urban Spatial Process and Patterns (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course in Block D. Critical examination of the spatial
processes of urbanization and characteristics of cities.
GE Theme D
377 Urban Issues (4)
Examination of problems and issues relating to spatial,
physical, technological, cultural, and economic characteristics
and functions of urban areas.
395 Geographic Methodology (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 282. Survey of methodology in geographic
research. The nature of scientific research; the scientific
method; research design; geographic measurements and data
acquisitions; techniques of analysis; legal and ethical issues of
research.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser. Unless otherwise stated, the
prerequisite for all 400-level GEOG courses is GEOG 160 or 370.
402 Geomorphology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 260. Identification and interpretation of
landforms. Local field trip.
403 Environment and Food Customs (4)
(also listed as NTRS 403)
This course will examine the geographical distribution of
various food cultures as well as the connections between those
food cultures and the physical environment in which they have
developed.
407 Biogeography (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 160 and completion of GE Block B.
Distributions and dynamics of individual plant and animal taxa
and the communities and ecosystems in which they occur, in
relation to natural and anthropogenic processes at different
scales.
409 Air Pollution (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 282. Investigates the major sources and
effects of atmospheric pollutants in developed and developing
countries. Measurement and sampling techniques and control
methods will also be discussed.
410 Applied Climatology (4)
Emphasizes effects of climate on physical, biological, and
cultural environments; climatic change and variability and how
society can cope most effectively with change.
415 Perspectives on Environment (4)
Environmental interactions in subsistence and urban-industrial
societies; impact of human activities on environment:
modification of vegetation, hydrology, and landforms,
accelerated soil erosion, climatic change; environmental
perception; awareness of and adjustment to natural hazards.
421 United States (4)
Identification, interpretation, and synthesis of regional
phenomena within the U.S. characterizing its physical and
cultural landscape.
423 Europe (4)
Analysis of physical and cultural features of Europe.
424 South and Southeast Asia (4)
Analysis of human, cultural, and physical features of South and
Southeast Asia; emphasis on roles of Asian nations and
peoples in world relationships.
425 Japan (4)
Interpretation of population and economic problems,
sociocultural patterns, and physical features of the land.
427 Mexico and Central America (4)
Nature of the land and characteristics of human settlement
features in Mexico and Central America.
428 South America (4)
Character of physical and cultural environment in countries of
South America.
430 China (4)
Physical and economic regional geography of China and its
inner-Asian frontiers, including study of its demography,
industrial and agricultural development, transportation, and
energy infrastructure.
431 California (4)
Physical environments of California and human settlement
features, past and present.
412 / Geography and Urban Analysis
432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
Investigation of the physical and cultural geographic
characteristics that have contributed to Los Angeles’ dynamic
urban growth and its dominance as the primate city within the
region.
442 Population Geography (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. Spatial analysis of demographic
variables with emphasis on environment, social, and economic
factors influencing population distribution and mobility;
population growth in relation to resource utilization.
446 U.S. Ethnic Communities (4)
Spatial structure and organization of selected ethnic
communities in the U.S. and their interrelationships with
American composite cultural environment.
448 Medical Geography (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 155, and completion of GE Block B.
Landscape epidemiology; health related to developmental
changes, biometeorology, and pollution; geographies of
diseases in developed areas; disease diffusion; health care
delivery systems worldwide; distribution, accessibility, and
utilization of health care.
451 Historical Geography of North America (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. Development of North America from
earliest European contact through the present, emphasizing
spatial process and patterns.
453 Locational Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. Location and spatial distribution of
economic activities: development and applicability of various
locational models in geography; agricultural, industrial, central
place, intracity, social gravity, and spatial interaction models.
455 Political Geography (4)
Physical and cultural phenomena that relate to problems and
policies of world's states.
457 Transportation Geography (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. Modes of movement of people,
products, and ideas; their impacts on spatial patterns and
landscapes.
466 Remote Sensing (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 268. Analysis of natural and cultural
features of earth’s environment using photographic, infrared,
satellite and microwave imagery. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2
hours.
468 Computer Cartography (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 269. This course provides in-depth
technical GIS training. Students will develop their hands-on
GIS skills including proper use of coordinate system, data
model, data structure, map design, and terrain modeling.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
469 Spatial Analysis and GIS Modeling (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 468, 482. Analytical and modeling
functions of geographic information systems, including buffer
zone and overlay analysis, network analysis, terrain and
hydrological modeling, and cost surface analysis. Lecture 3
hours, laboratory 2 hours.
475 Settlement (4)
Human manner of settling new lands and resettling old lands,
with special emphasis on form and function of resulting
settlements.
476 Urban Geography (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. In-depth spatial analysis of urban
systems and internal structure of cities, and analytical
investigation of functions and forms of representative urban
areas.
478 Middle Eastern Cities (4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. This course analyzes the historical
evolution of Middle Eastern cities, as manifested in their spatial
structure, architecture, urban morphology and social
geography.
479 Hybrid Urbanism: Urban Transformation of Central
Asia (4) (also listed as AAAS 479)
Prerequisite: GEOG 155. This course analyzes the historical
evolution of cities in Central Asia, as manifested in their spatial
structure, architecture, urban morphology and social
geography.
482 Multivariate Statistics in Geography (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 268, 282. Nonparametric statistics,
parametric statistical inference: two-sample tests, analysis of
variance (ANOVA), multiple regression, principal components
and factor analysis, and discriminant analysis. Emphasis on
using spatial data. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
485 Field Geography (5)
Prerequisite: GEOG 260. Field identification and interpretation
of natural and man-made features, and methods used therein.
Lecture 2 hours, field work 6 hours. May be repeated once for
credit if one enrollment is in program at off-campus field center.
495 Senior Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) and senior
standing. Advanced principles of geographic writing and
research culminating in a senior thesis.
496 Special Topics (1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. May be taken
concurrently with GEOG 497. Specialized systematic and
regional topics in geography as announced in Schedule of
Classes. Lecture 1–4 hours. May be repeated as subject
matter changes.
497 Special Topics (1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. May be taken
concurrently with GEOG 496. Special topics of interest to
students in geography as announced in Schedule of Classes.
Activity 2–8 hours. May be repeated for credit as subject
matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor; ability to
do independent work and to prepare written and oral reports.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.
Courses in Urban Analysis (URBA)
Lower Division Course
180 The Urban World (4)
Worldwide issues relating to the physical, technological,
economic, political, historical, sociological and environmental
characteristics of urban areas. GE D
Geography and Urban Analysis / 413
Upper Division Courses
400 Proseminar: Urban Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of all other requirements for Urban
Analysis option. Analysis of specific urban problems and
potential solutions from an interdisciplinary perspective. May
be repeated as subject matter changes.
401 Senior Project (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of all other requirements for Urban
Analysis option, prior approval of project by advisory
committee. May be taken concurrently with URBA 400.
Interdisciplinary group project; identification of specific urban
problems, application of special skills in assembling
information, proposing and initiating implementation of solution.
May be repeated once for credit.
409 U.S. Latinos, Culture, and Global Cities (4)
(also listed as CHS 409)
Prerequisite: CHS 111 or CHS/LAS 255. Examination of Latino
demographic growth and the impact it is having on the culture
and design of major American cities and its potential for social
and political change
454 Selected Topics in Urban Analysis (1-6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest in urban studies and related fields as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit
as subject matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor,
approval of coordinator. Project selected in conference with
sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly;
final report submitted. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (GEOG)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission for all 500-level courses.
510 Seminar: Physical Geography (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Seminar on geography of the
natural environment. Subjects offered include air pollution,
biogeography, climatology/meteorology, environmental studies,
geomorphology, and research advancements in physical
geography. May be repeated as subject matter changes.
520 Seminar: Regional Geography (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Geography of selected
regions of the world. Regions offered include California,
Canada, Central America, China, Europe, Los Angeles, Middle
East, South America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. May be
repeated as subject matter changes.
530 Seminar: Urban Social Systems (4)
(also listed as SOC 530)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Growth and nature of urban
social systems in selected cities and metropolitan areas;
theories of urban structure and problems; improving quality of
urban life; comparisons of cities in various countries.
540 Seminar: Human Geography (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Seminar on geography of
human activities. Subjects offered include cultural, economic,
historical, medical, population, resource, settlement,
transportation, and urban geography, as well as ethnic studies,
regional analysis, and migration studies. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
560 Seminar: Methods and Techniques in Geography (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Seminar on geographic
methods and techniques. Subjects offered include geographic
information systems/science (GIS), remote sensing,
mathematical modeling, qualitative research methods,
locational analysis, and spatial statistics. May be repeated as
subject matter changes.
595 Seminar: Geographic Thought (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. History, objectives, and
methodological and philosophical approaches of geography.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Master’s Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor. May be repeated to a
maximum of 12 units for credit.
599 Thesis (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, approval of
department, completion of course work in master’s program,
completion of foreign language or upper division statistical or
computer skill requirement. May be repeated to maximum of 9
units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Geological Sciences
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Physical Sciences 216
Phone: (323) 343-2400
E-mail: geology@calstatela.edu
Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/geology/
The Department of Geological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, the Master of Science degree and a
minor for students majoring in other fields.
Programs in geology develop a comprehensive study of Earth materials, structures, and processes. Courses to serve both general
and professional interests are offered.
The Faculty
Professors: Kim M. Bishop (Chair), Richard W. Hurst, Pedro C. Ramirez.
Associate Professor: Barry Hibbs.
Assistant Professors: David Mayo, Nathan Onderdonk.
Emeriti: Ivan P. Colburn, Alan A. Colville, Terry E. Davis, Robert F. Meade, Robert J. Stull.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Geological Sciences
The Bachelor of Science degree program provides in-depth
study for professional work in environmental science,
engineering geology, hydrogeology or graduate study.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Geology requires a total
of 186 quarter units and is designed for students who plan a
professional geological career in government and industry or
graduate study in geology and related fields.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Science degree in Geology is 186 units, of which 118 units
are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (118 units)
A total of 118 units of geology, related physical sciences, and
mathematics is required for the Bachelor of Science degree
major. Forty-nine units are in lower division courses and 69
are in upper division courses in geology and related fields.
Only courses in the major with a grade of C- or higher are
credited toward the major. Successful completion of the
major requires a minimum C (2.0) grade point average in
upper division required courses and electives in the major.
Lower Division Required Courses (49 units)
GEOL 150 Earth Revealed (4)
GEOL 201 Elementary Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 203 Introductory Petrology (2)
GEOL 252 Historical Geology (4)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I-III (5,5,5)
MATH 206, 207 Calculus I, II (4, 4)
PHYS 101–103 Physics (4, 4, 4)
Upper Division Required Courses (43 units)
GEOL 300 Geoscience Careers (2)
GEOL 360 Geological Mapping (4)
GEOL 370 Geochemistry (4)
GEOL 400 Optical Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 401 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (5)
GEOL 402 Sedimentary Petrology (4)
GEOL 410 Structural Geology (4)
GEOL 430 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology (4)
GEOL 460A Summer Field Geology (5)
GEOL 460B Report for Field Geology (3)
GEOG 468 Computer Cartography (4)
Electives (26 units)
Select 26 units from the following with adviser approval:
GEOL 321, 398, 411, 422, 424, 426, 433-435, 473, 480-487,
490, 491, 497, 499
In addition, students may select up to 4 units of upper
division biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering,
mathematics, and physics courses with adviser approval.
Students are advised to consult the Schedule of Classes for
special topics courses (GEOL 490 and 491), which may be
used to satisfy the geology elective requirements.
Minor in Geological Sciences
This program is designed for students majoring in other fields
who wish to broaden their experience in science or prepare
for careers such as teaching, public service, or law. The
minor requires 34 units in geology. Consultation with a
department adviser is required. Students with majors in
related physical sciences may substitute other courses with
approval of a Geological Sciences adviser.
Requirements for the Minor (34 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (22 units)
GEOL 150, 155, 158, 201, 203, 252
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
GEOL 321, 350, 435
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The Credential Program
The Department of Geological Sciences participates in the
Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Science
described later in this chapter, which is also approved for the
Single Subject Science credential. Interested students
should consult advisers in both the Department of
Geological Sciences and the Charter College of Education.
Refer to the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching
credential programs.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Geological
Sciences
The objective of the Master of Science degree in Geology is to
prepare students for professional level employment in industry
and government, teaching positions in community colleges, or
advanced study towards the Ph.D. degree. A student may
achieve this objective by completing the program with either a
thesis or a comprehensive examination. The program has two
Options: Geology and Environmental Hydrogeology. The
Geology option prepares students for careers in areas of
traditional geology and engineering geology. The
Environmental Hydrogeology option prepares students for
careers in hydrogeology and environmental geochemistry.
Cooperative Program
The Department of Geological Sciences participates in a
cooperative program with California State University campuses
at Long Beach and Northridge. This cooperative program
enables students to apply an unrestricted number of courses
from the participating campuses toward the M.S. degree.
Students take part on a voluntary basis and are not required to
enroll at the Long Beach or Northridge campuses. The
cooperative program offers students the advantage of utilizing
the faculty and equipment of a larger part of the California
State University system.
Admission to the Program
Admission requirements include official results of the Graduate
Record Examination, possession of a Bachelor of Science
degree in Geology, Earth or Environmental Sciences, related
areas of Natural Science, or Engineering from an accredited
college or university, with a minimum 2.75 grade point average
in the last 90 quarter units and upper division course work
substantially equivalent to that required of Cal State L.A.
geology majors. Applicants who lack appropriate courses may
be admitted to the program but will be expected to remove any
deficiencies by completing courses selected through
consultation with the graduate adviser.
Application Procedures
Applications for any quarter should be submitted early in the
preceding quarter both to the Department of Geological
Sciences and to the University. In addition to the specific
prerequisites stated above, students must meet University
requirements for admission to graduate study.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
The graduate program requires 45-quarter units of work
including 22.5 units of 500-level courses chosen with adviser
approval. All students must complete Graduate Research
(GEOL 597) and either a Thesis (GEOL 599) or the
Comprehensive Examination (GEOL 596).
With approval of the department graduate adviser, students
may substitute appropriate 400 or 500-level courses from
related areas in science, mathematics, or engineering in the
official program to a maximum of 13.5 quarter units.
Option 1: Geology (45 units)
Elective Undergraduate Courses (maximum of 22.5
units)
All 400-level GEOL courses may be applied toward master's
degree requirements except the following, GEOL 400, 401,
402, 410, 430, 460AB, 497, and 499
Subject to limits established by the department and approval of
the graduate adviser.
Elective Graduate Courses (minimum of 13.5 -18 units)
Select from the following list:
GEOL 525 Sedimentary Processes, Environments, and
Structures (4.5)
GEOL 530 Seminar: Structural Geology and
Tectonics (4.5)
GEOL 531 Tectonic Problems of Southern
California (4.5)
GEOL 560 Hydrogeology (4.5)
GEOL 561 Vadose Zone Hydrogeology (4.5)
GEOL 562 Contaminant Hydrogeology (4.5)
GEOL 563 Seminar Water Quality (4.5)
GEOL 570 Special Topics (1.0 - 4.5)
GEOL 581 Seminar: Engineering Geology (4.5)
GEOL 584 Paleoseismology (4.5)
GEOL 585 Landslides, Avalanches, and Debris
Flows (4.5)
GEOL 598 Graduate Directed Study (1.5 – 4.5)
Required Graduate Courses (4.5 - 9 units)
GEOL 597 Graduate Research (4.5)
GEOL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
GEOL 599 Thesis (4.5)
Option 2: Environmental Hydrogeology (45
units)
Required Courses (21-25.5 units)
GEOL 422 Environmental and Forensic Geochemistry
(4)
GEOL 484 Hydrogeology (4)
GEOL 487 Watershed Analysis (4)
GEOL 563 Seminar: Water Quality (4.5)
GEOL 597 Graduate Research (4.5)
GEOL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
GEOL 599 Thesis (4.5)
Electives (19.5-24 units)
Select courses from the following list. At least two must be
500-level geology courses.
CE 486 Groundwater Contamination and
Remediation (4)
CE 578 Environmental Fate of Organic Compounds
(4)
CE 579 Environmental Mass Transfer (4)
GEOG 469 Geographic Information Systems
Applications (4)
GEOL 424 Low Temperature Geochemistry (4)
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GEOL 435 Coastal Processes (4)
GEOL 485 Groundwater Management and Models (4)
GEOL 560 Advanced Hydrogeology (4.5)
GEOL 561 Vadose Zone Hydrogeology (4.5)
GEOL 562 Contaminant Hydrogeology (4.5)
GEOL 570 Special Topics (2 - 4.5)
GEOL 598 Graduate Directed Study (1.5 - 4.5)
Other Recommended Electives:
GEOL 411 Geotectonic Development of California (4)
BIOL 465 Issues in Environmental Biology (4)
CE 483 Hydrology I (4)
CE 484 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment (4)
CE 580 Environmental Transport (4)
GEOG 466 Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG 468 Computer Cartography (4)
GEOL 481 Engineering Geology (4)
GEOL 486 Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
(4)
GEOL 490 Special Topics in Geology (1 - 4)
GEOL 491 Special Laboratory Topics in Geology (1 - 3)
GEOL 525 Sedimentary Processes, Environments,
and Structures (4.5)
GEOL 581 Engineering Geology Seminar (4.5)
GEOL 585 Landslides, Avalanches, and Debris Flows
(4.5)
MICR 430 Bacterial Physiology (3)
MICR 433 Bacterial Physiology Lab (2)
List of Courses (GEOL) - Undergraduate Level
+There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
Lower Division Courses
+150 Earth Revealed (4)
Introductory Geology: Origin and nature of earthquakes,
volcanoes, plate tectonics, the seafloor, deserts, mountains,
and beaches. Select either classroom or field trip laboratory.
Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. GE B2
+155 Oceanography (4)
Introductory Oceanography: Origin of oceans; sea floor
features; ocean sediments, life, and circulation; seawater
properties; and coastal processes. Laboratory: One-day ocean
cruise and one-day coastal trip. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3
hours. GE B2
158 Natural Disasters (4)
Causes, characteristics, and case histories of natural disasters
affecting civilization. Topics include earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, landslides, storms and floods, sea waves, meteor
impacts, climate change, and mass extinctions. Lecture 4
hours GE B3
201 Elementary Mineralogy (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, MATH 102. Nature of crystalline
state, crystal chemistry and physical properties of silicate and
non-silicate minerals, crystal projections and elementary
crystallography. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
203 Introductory Petrology (2)
Prerequisite: GEOL 201. Elementary methods of rock and
rock-forming mineral description, identification, and
interpretation involving igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
rocks. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
252 Historical Geology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 150, 155, or 158. Plate tectonic
evolution of continents, oceans, and mountain systems and
geologic history of Earth; introduction to stratigraphy and
development of ancient life. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6
hours. CAN GEOL 4
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r Division Courses
Upper Division Courses
Upper Division Courses
300 Geoscience Careers (2)
Prerequisite GEOL 150. Geoscience careers in government,
industry, and education (K12, community college, university),
preparing for graduate school, importance of professional
registration. Finding employment, preparing resumes, and
interviewing techniques. Career option paper required. Lecture
2 hours.
321 Geology of Southern California (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 150. Geologic provinces of southern
California including geologic history, structure, rock types, and
landforms. Field laboratory on weekends. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours.
341 Evolution of Earth and Life through Time (4)
(also listed as BIOL 341N)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Evolution of pre-historic life and
geological features of the Earth. Catastrophic extinctions of
dinosaurs and other life forms. The drifting, rifting, colliding
continents. Ice ages, volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain
building. (No credit for Biology major or minor). Lecture 4
hours.
350 Evolution of Universe and Earth (4)
(also listed as PHYS 350N)
Prerequisite: GE natural science requirement. Origin and
evolution of the universe, elements, stars, Sun, the Earth, and
life upon it. Lecture 4 hours.
351 Environmental Geology of Developing Nations (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Geologic hazards and natural resources
of developing nations. Topics include impact and mitigation of
natural disasters and the role of natural resources in
advancement of the human condition. Lecture 4 hours.
GE Theme A
355 Scientific Perspectives on Global Change (4)
(Course also listed at BIOL 355N and CHEM 355N)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Natural and human-induced origins
of global change. Alterations of Earth’s natural cycles; impacts
of climate change and loss of physical and biological
resources; achieving a sustainable future. Lecture 4 hours.
418 / Geological Sciences
357 Urban Geology (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Geologic conditions and processes
(earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, coastal processes,
etc.) as they affect urbanized areas around the world. Urban
governmental planning and regulation for mitigation of geologic
problems. Lecture 4 hours. GE Theme D
360 Geological Mapping (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 252. Prerequisites or corequisite: GEOL
201, 203. Geological field methods; geological mapping on
topographic base; cross-sections and stratigraphic columns
from field data; geological interpretation and report writing.
Lecture 2 hours; laboratory and field activities 6 hours.
370 Geochemistry (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 201. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH
206. Application of chemical and mathematical principles to
studies of earth systems including major and trace element
distribution in rocks; isotopic tracers; radiometric dating;
aqueous, organic, and environmental chemistry. Lecture 3
hours, laboratory 3 hours.
372 Computers in Geology (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 103. Workstation operating system,
electronic mail, applied word processing, spreadsheet tables
and graphs, descriptive and inferential statistics including Chi
Square analysis, tools and resources of the Internet, and
computer-aided illustration. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6
hours.
398 Geology Cooperative Education (4)
Prerequisites: Courses appropriate to the work experience:
approval by major department Cooperative Education
coordinator. Integration of work experience with academic
program, individually planned through coordinator. Minimum of
10 hours per week required for each unit. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units; combined units of 398 and 399 may not
exceed 12. Graded CR/NC. For more information see
Cooperative Education
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied towards master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser: GEOL 400, 401,
402, 410, 430, 460AB, 497, 499
400 Optical Mineralogy (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 201. Optical properties of crystals in
polarized light and determination of minerals in thin sections
with the petrographic microscope. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory
6 hours.
401 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (5)
Prerequisites: GEOL 360, 370, 400. Origin, occurrence, and
characterization of igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks; their
mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and plate tectonic setting.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
402 Sedimentary Petrology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 370, 410. Analysis of sediments and
sedimentary rocks involving their description, classification,
and origin. Principles of sedimentation, recognition of
environments of deposition. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and
field trips 6 hours.
410 Structural Geology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 360, MATH 206. Prerequisite or
corequisite: PHYS 101. Theory of rock deformation, structural
features of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks;
deformation of the Earth’s crust, applied practice in laboratory
methods dealing with geologic problems in three dimensions.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
411 Geotectonic Development of California (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 410, 430, Tectonic development of
California in chronological order from Proterozoic to modern
time. Topics include Proterozoic rifting, Antler, Sonoman,
Nevadan, Sevier, and Laramide Orogenies, and tectonic origin
of present day features.
422 Environmental & Forensic Geochemistry (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 370. Use of geochemical tracers to
investigate environmental problems; identifying sources of
pollution; fate and transport of inorganic and organic
contaminants via statistical and isotopic tracers; age-dating
environmental release.
424 Low Temperature Geochemistry (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 370, CHEM 103. Low Temperature
minerals and their formation; diagenetic reactions; role of fluids
in mineral paragenesis; fate and transport of inorganic and
organic chemicals in the environment.
426 Astrogeology (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 401. Terrestrial planets; meteorites, the
moon, asteroids, comets; remote sensing of the Giant Planets;
origin of the solar system.
430 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 402. Examination of modern depositional
environments. Reconstruction of ancient depositional
environments through application of structural, petrologic,
stratigraphic, and paleontologic principles; report writing and
field note taking; analysis of stratigraphic sections. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory and field activities 6 hours.
433 Quaternary Geology (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 252. History of the Earth during and since
Ice Ages; causes, mechanisms, and global, physical and
biological effects of glaciation.
434 Volcanology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 360, 370. Tectonic setting;
petrogenesis; interpretation of volcanic rocks.
435 Coastal Processes and Environments (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 252 or consent of instructor. Interpretation
and identification of the origin of coastal features and
environments through analysis of fluvial, wave, tidal, sea level,
tectonic, and urbanization processes. Lecture 3 hours and
field activities 3 hours.
460A Summer Field Geology (5)
Prerequisites: GEOL 401, 410, 430. Corequisite: GEOL
460B. First seven weeks of quarter: five weeks in a field
camp, off campus, investigating area of sedimentary,
metamorphic, and igneous rocks and geologic structure; sixth
and seventh weeks on campus preparing maps and reports.
460B Report for Field Geology (3)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Corequisite: GEOL 460A.
Preparation of geologic map, cross sections and report about
entire area covered by class in GEOL 460A.
473 Clay Mineralogy (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 370. Crystal structures, classification,
origin, occurrence, and physicochemical properties of clay
minerals; identification by x-ray diffraction and DTA techniques.
480 Principles of Geophysics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 103 or 203; MATH 207; GEOL 150
recommended. Internal physics of the Earth, interpretation of
data and theories concerning the geodetic, tectonic, isostatic,
thermal, seismic, gravity, magnetic, radioactive, and electrical
phenomena of the Earth.
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481 Engineering Geology (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 460AB. Analysis of geologic factors
affecting engineering projects; includes mechanical properties
of rocks and soils, landslides, slope stability, subsidence,
groundwater, erosion and silting, and earthquake effects.
482 Engineering Geology Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 481. Methods of laboratory
soil testing used in engineering geology, including compaction,
grain size, shear strength, expansion, and Atterberg Limits
tests. Laboratory 3 hours.
483 Photogeology (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 360. Use of aerial photographs to
interpret geological structures and lithologies shown on
topographic maps; analysis of photos for engineering projects.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
484 Hydrogeology (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 207. Occurrence, movement, quality of
surface water and groundwater emphasizing geologic factors.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
485 Groundwater Management and Models (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484. Mathematical models as tools of
groundwater management; case histories of various levels of
groundwater management; laboratory includes verification and
prediction using finite difference models on computer systems.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours including one field trip.
486 Environmental and Engineering Geophysics (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484 or instructor’s consent. Study of
geophysical methods with special application to environmental
and engineering problems, including seismic
refraction/reflection, electrical methods, gravity, ground-
penetrating radar, and borehole geophysics. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours.
487 Watershed Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484 or instructor’s consent. Includes basic
surface hydrology, surface-groundwater interactions, hyporheic
zone processed, wetlands for water treatment, agricultural and
urban runoff, and urban corridor stream restoration. Lecture 3
hours, laboratory and field activities 3 hours.
490 Special Topics in Geology (1–4)
Prerequisites: As needed for a specific topic. Current topics of
special interest in advanced geology and related fields as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a
maximum of 16 units as subject matter changes.
491 Special Laboratory Topics in Geology (1–3)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topics. Laboratory
activities for current topics of special interest in geology as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a
maximum of 12 units as subject matter changes.
497 Senior Problem (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in geology, prior instructor
consent to act as sponsor. Individual study of an applied
geologic field or laboratory problem; progress reports, final
oral and written report required.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor,
ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to
prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in
conference with sponsor before registration; progress
meetings held regularly. May be repeated to a maximum of 4
units.
Graduate Level Courses (GEOL)
All 400-level courses may be applied towards master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department
and approval of the graduate adviser: GEOL 400, 401, 402, 403, 410, 430, 460AB, 497, 499.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
525 Sedimentary Processes, Environments, and
Structures (4.5)
Prerequisites: GEOL 402, 430. Identification and analysis of
sedimentary structures and hydrodynamically generated
bedforms to determine sedimentary processes and
environments of deposition.
530 Seminar: Structural Geology and Tectonics (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 410 or upper division structural geology
course. Critical review of selected topics concerning analysis,
interpretation, and origin of geologic structures, mechanics of
rock deformation and of large scale crustal deformation.
531 Tectonic Problems of Southern California (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 410 or upper division structural geology
course. Current topics in the geotectonic evolution of southern
California.
560 Hydrogeology (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484. Advanced study of groundwater
topics including aquifer testing, regional groundwater flow,
water chemistry mass transport, and groundwater models.
Lecture 3.5 hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.
561 Vadose Zone Hydrogeology (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484. Study of water movement and solute
transport in the vadose (unsaturated) zone; including soil
physics; infiltration theory; solute movement, noninteracting
and interacting solutes; physical measurements; and field
instrumentation. Lecture 3.5 hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.
562 Contaminant Hydrogeology (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484. Mass transport of contaminants in
groundwater, principles of groundwater hydrology applied to
organic and inorganic chemical migration, monitoring
groundwater contamination, geochemical tracers of
groundwater contamination, and groundwater remediation.
420 / Geological Sciences
563 Water Quality Seminar (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 484 or instructor’s consent. Contemporary
issues in water quality, including contaminant transport,
pollutants in surface and ground water, natural attenuation,
engineered bioremediation, monitoring wells, soil sampling
procedures, and vadose zone monitoring. Seminar 4.5 hours.
570 Special Topics (1.0–4.5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Discussion of selected topics
in geology. May include up to 2 units of laboratory. May be
repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
581 Seminar: Engineering Geology (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 481 or senior engineering geology course.
Advanced study relating geologic factors to engineering
projects, with emphasis on slope stability, subsidence,
engineering seismology, and construction problems related to
engineering geology.
584 Paleoseismology (4.5)
Prerequisites: GEOL 481. Recognition of paleoseismic events
in the geologic record, Quaternary slip-rates and coseismic
deformation, modeling fault-scarp degradation, behavior of
seismogenic faults, and seismic-hazard analysis.
585 Landslides, Avalanches, and Debris Flows (4.5)
Prerequisite: GEOL 481. Recognition, mechanics, and
analysis of mass wasting features including landslides, rock
avalanches, debris flows, rock falls, and lateral flows. Field
mapping and computer stability analysis activities. Lecture 3.5
hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1.5–4.5)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, approval
of project by student’s graduate advisory committee.
Independent research under guidance of faculty. Graded
CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1.5–4.5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Directed
research on subjects selected in consultation with faculty. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
599 Thesis (1.5–4.5)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor. Presentation of independent research work
in a written thesis, which is defended orally. Graded CR/NC.
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Program in l
Health Science
School of Nursing,
College of Health and Human Services
PROGRAM OFFICE
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Phone: (323) 343- 4740
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/health_sci/
Lifetime wellness or health is dependent upon a variety of factors, many of which are related to environment and lifestyle. The
primary mission of the Health Science Program is to educate individuals to become entry-level health professionals at the
baccalaureate or graduate level. In such roles, graduates can promote positive activities both personal and environmental that
impact the health of individuals and communities.
Health Science includes the Bachelor of Science degree and the Master of Arts degree. Students in these programs are prepared
to provide direct services, advocacy, management, and counseling in health education, public health, environmental health, oral
health, and community organizations. Graduates may assume various allied health roles such as teaching in public and private
health agencies, consulting and specializing in substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.
The Faculty
Professor: Behjat A. Sharif.
Emeriti: Carlton Blanton, Robert L. Fennessy, Ben F. Scherer, William E. R. Whiteley, Vicente S. Zapata.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science prepares
students for leadership and educational roles in community
health, environmental health, oral health, and other public
health careers as well as for graduate study.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Health Science is 180 units, of which 80-108 units
are in the major depending on the option selected. Consult
with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all
areas of the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (80-108 units)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science is available
with a choice of three options: the Community Health Option,
the Environmental Health Option and the Oral Health Option.
All options require a minimum of 180 units. The major consists
of the core (39 units) and an option (41-69 units) for a total of
80-108 units, plus 19 units of lower division prerequisites that
must be completed prior to enrollment in upper division
courses. See the Undergraduate Study: General
Information Chapter for details about the General Education
and other requirements that constitute the units outside the
major. A minimum C grade is required in all courses used to
meet major requirements.
Required Prerequisites (19 units)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry (5)* or
CHEM 151 Fundamentals of Chemistry l (5)
MATH 100** Introduction to College Mathematics (4) or
MATH 102 College Algebra (4) or
MATH 206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
MICR 201, 202 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences
(w/lab) (4,2)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
*Required for student pursuing the Environmental Health Option.
**Does not serve as a math prerequisite for the Environmental Health
option.
Required Core (39 units)
Lower Division Required Core Courses (7 units)
These courses must be completed prior to enrollment in upper
division courses:
HS 150 Health and Wellness (4)
HS 201 Medical Emergencies Management (3)
Upper Division Required Core Courses (32 units)
HS 410 Theory and Principles of Public Health (4)
HS/MICR 412 Introduction to Epidemiology (4)
HS 431 Community, Environmental Safety and
Public Health Law (4)
HS 445 Health Promotion (4)
HS 463 International Health (4)
HS 471 General Principles of Environmental
Health (4)
HS 472 Data Analysis for Health Science (4) or
HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services (4)
HS 480 Introductory Research Analysis and
Technical Writing for Health Sciences (4)
424 / Health Science
Options (41–69 units)
Select one from following:
Community Health Option
Required Courses (54 units)
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, ll (5,5)
HS 413 Health Communication (4)
HS 440 Health Care Delivery System (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
HS 464 Community Health Care Programs (4)
HS 470 Public Health Administration (4)
HS 475 Proseminar: Current Issues in Health (4)
HS 476 Quality Assurance in Health Programs (4)
HS 479 Program Planning and Evaluation (4)
HS 496 Internship in Health Science (4,4)
PHYS 101 Physics (4) or
PHYS 156 Physics for the 21
st
Century (4)
Environmental Health Option (69 units)
This Option is designed for students who wish to become
Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS)
Required in Related Fields (42 units)
BIOL 100A Introductory Biology I (5)
BIOL 100BC Introductory Biology ll,III (5,5) or
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 102 General Chemistry ll (5) and
CHEM 103 General Chemistry lll (5)
CHEM 152 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (Organic) (5)
PHYS 101-103 Physics (4,4,4)
Required Courses (19 units)
HS 423 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal (4)
HS 425 Principles and Practices of the
Environmental Health Specialist (4)
HS 470 Public Health Administration (4)
HS 496 Internship In Health Science (2, 4)
HS 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1)
Selected Electives (8 units)
Complete 8 units from the following:
HS 432 Theory and Principles of Industrial Hygiene
(4)
HS/CRIM 441 Disease Control and Public Health in
Correctional Institutional Settings (4)
HS/NTRS 438 Food-Borne Illnesses: Etiology, Prevention
and Control (4)
HS 483 Hazardous Waste Management Operations
and Emergency Response (4)
Oral Health Option (minimum 41 units)
This option is offered only for individuals who have completed
an accredited Dental Hygiene Education program and an
Associate degree at a community college or its equivalency.
At the time of admission to the Cal State L.A. program,
students will be expected to have completed all lower division
general education courses and a sufficient number of units to
qualify for upper division standing. Students who have not met
these requirements must fulfill any remaining prerequisite and
required courses. Students shall complete the upper division
general education requirements, including the diversity
requirement, the health science core, and the option
requirements listed below.
Required Courses (22 units)
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology l, ll (5,5)
HS 496 Internship in Health Science (4,4,4)
Selected Electives (19 units)
With adviser approval, complete a minimum of 19 units in
Health Science or related fields with a minimum of 12 at the
upper division level:
Applied Gerontology
Business
Education
Nursing
Nutritional Science
Social Gerontology
Minor in Health Science
A total of 45 units is required for the minor in Health Science.
This program provides preparation for teaching in the areas of
adult education, civil defense, medical self-help, Red Cross
instructional programs, and in public schools.
Requirements for the Minor (45 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (21 units)
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (5, 5)
HS 201 Medical Emergencies Management (3)
HS 150 Health Connections for Life (4) or
NTRS 250 Human Nutrition (4)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units)
HS 410 Theory and Principles of Public Health (4)
HS 431 Community, Environmental Safety and
Public Health Law (4)
HS 445 Health Promotion (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
HS 464 Community Health Programs (4)
HS 471 General Principles of Environmental
Health (4)
Certificate Program: Specialist in Alcohol
and Drug Problems
The certificate requires a total of 60 units, including 33 units of
course work and field experience in health science and 27 units
in related fields. Course selection is designed to supplement
previous academic and/or vocational experience and to apply
to basic professional training leading to the baccalaureate or to
graduate degrees. The program prepares alcohol and other
drug abuse specialists for employment in educational,
therapeutic, rehabilitative, and consultant settings. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (60 units)
Required Courses (33 units)
HS 201 Medical Emergencies Management (3)
NTRS 250 Human Nutrition (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
HS 467 Problem Drinking and Alcoholism (3)
HS 468 Problems in Controlled Substances (3)
* HS 496 Internship in Health Science (12)
HS 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (4)
*Rehabilitation Counseling majors may substitute COUN 495 when
placed in an agency that provides services to alcohol-dependent or
drug-dependent persons.
Health Science / 425
Electives (select 27 units from following):
ANTH 444
BIOL 200AB
CRIM 309, 447, 460
COUN 200AB, 445, 450, 480, 490, 494**
HS 431, 445, 464, 470, 476, 491***
MGMT 470
PSY 150, 410AB
SOC 201, 322A, 422, 425
COMM 150, 278, 350, 454, 478, 489
UNIV 398
**maximum 6 units ***maximum 4 units
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science is
authorized for the Single Subject Credential Program in Health
Science. Refer to the Charter College of Education in the
Academic Programs: College-Based and University-wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching
credential programs. Students interested in this credential
should consult advisers in the Program of Health Science and
the Charter College of Education. In addition, they must
include the following courses in the major:
BIOL 200AB;
CHEM 151
HS 201, 431, 455, 456, 463, 464, 470, 475, 479, 480
PSY 170 and 171
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Health Science
The Master of Arts degree in Health Science provides
advanced preparation in health sciences and safety fields
including school, community, and allied health programs. It
qualifies graduates for advanced leadership positions and
provides the health science foundation for community college
teaching positions.
Admission to the Program
Prerequisites (10 units)
• HS 350 Health Maintenance Problems (3)
• HS 360 Selecting Health and Medical Services and
Products (3)
• HS 463 International Health (4)
Applicants must have a baccalaureate from an accredited
institution with sufficient courses in health science and the
basic sciences to provide a foundation for advanced work. In
addition, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point average in
the last 90 quarter units or have demonstrated ability to earn a
B (3.0) grade point average at the postbaccalaureate level.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (14 units)
HS 530 Research Design in Health Science (4)
HS 560 Administration of Health Science Education
(3)
HS 580 Seminar: Health Science Research (4)
HS 591 Advances in Health Science Education (3)
Electives (select 16–30 HS units with adviser approval)
Electives in related fields (select 0-14 units with adviser
approval)
Comprehensive Examination, Thesis or Project (0, 6
units)
HS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) and
HS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4) or
HS 599 Thesis or Project (6)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
(HS 596) the quarter they complete all course work on their
program and must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
Certificate Program in
Environmental Health Science
Offered by the program of Health Science, this certificate
program in Environmental Health Science fulfills all
requirements other than basic science requirements to qualify
certificate holders for becoming a registered Environmental
Health Specialist trainee. Environmental Health consists of
those organized activities undertaken to protect and enhance
the public's health through the recognition, assessment and
control of environmental hazards with focus on biological,
chemical and physical hazards. The two major aspects in an
environmental health program are the prevention of disease
and the protection and promotion of human well being. This
certificate will encompass the entire general field of
environmental health. The program consists of a total of 20
units, plus 12 units of required prerequisites that must be
completed prior to enrollment in the certificate program.
Admission to the program requires filing of a formal application
to the department including documentation of related
educational and work experience, and transcripts.
Requirements for the Certificate
(20 units)
Required Prerequisites (12 units)
HS/MICR 412 Introduction to Epidemiology (4)
HS 471 General Principles of Environmental Health
(4)
HS 472 Data Analysis for Health Science (4) or
HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services (4)
Required Courses (20 units)
HS 423 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal (4)
HS 425 Principles and Practices of the
Environmental Health Specialist (4)
HS 432 Theory and Principles of Industrial Hygiene
(4)
HS 470 Public Health Administration (4)
HS 483 Hazardous Waste Management Operations
and Emergency Response (4)
426 / Health Science
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Health Science (HS)
Lower Division Courses
102 Treatment Skills: Pre-Treatment, Engagement,
Screening, Intake and Assessment (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of first quarter courses in the
Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist Certificate Program.
Corequisite: HS 398. Pre-treatment approaches with
individuals with substance abuse problems; interviewing and
screening, skills; diagnostic evaluation.
103 Treatment Skills: Problem Identification and Individual
Treatment Planning (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of first quarter courses in the
Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist Certificate Program.
Corequisite: HS 398. Strategies and resources to reduce
negative effects of substance abuse; interpretation of relevant
assessment data development of individualized treatment and
recovery plans.
150 Health and Wellness (4)
Current health and safety issues with an emphasis on disease
prevention and wellness by evaluating current health
knowledge and skills that can be incorporated into one’s daily
living. GE E
154L,P Special Topics in Health Science (1-4)
Current topics of special interest to students in health science.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
201 Medical Emergencies Management (3)
Principles and techniques for giving immediate and temporary
treatment in emergency situations; includes first aid and
personal safety, community CPR, legal and safety aspects of
medical aid and American Red Cross certification.
202 Treatment Skills: Group Work, Referral and Discharge
Planning (4)
Prerequisites: HS 102, 103. Corequisite: HS 398. Dynamics of
therapeutic group process; group facilitation and management
skills; utilization of assessment data for treatment and recovery
plans; effective discharge and aftercare plans.
203 Documentation and Case Management (4)
Prerequisites: HS 102, 103. Documentation of observations
and other data; effective written communication; conduct of
case management activities.
254L,P Special Topics in Health Science (1-4)
Current topics of special interest to students in health science.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in all 300- and
400-level HS courses.
302 Professional Ethics and Boundaries (4)
Prerequisites: HS 202, 203. Establishment and maintenance of
therapeutic relationships and ethical boundaries; laws
regarding professional conduct and codes of ethical behavior;
transference and counter-transference; professional growth
and development.
303 Special Populations in Substance Abuse Treatment
Programs (4)
Prerequisites: HS 202, 203. Examination of unique treatment
needs of diverse and special populations, including those from
diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
309 Urban Environmental Pollution (4) (also listed as
GEOG 309)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Investigates the major sources and
effects of land, water and air pollutants in cities of developed
and developing countries. Best management practices and
control methods will also be discussed. GE Theme D
350 Health Maintenance Problems (3)
Prerequisite: GE biological science requirement. Beneficial
and detrimental factors of environment and their effect on the
body and maintenance of health.
354L,P Special Topics in Health Science (1-4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Current topics of special interest to students in health science.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
360 Selecting Health and Medical Services and Products
(3)
Consumer health, evaluation of health and accident insurance,
quackery and fraudulent health practices, food and drug
controls.
365 Terrorism and Public Health (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Historical background;
biological, chemical, radioactive and explosive weapons:
identification, exposure and disease; delivery systems: air,
water and food; role of public health in community
preparedness, response and mitigation; personal
preparedness.
370 Environmental Racism (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Use of epidemiology in
environmental health. Morbidity and mortality in communities
of color and lower economic status due to disproportionate
distribution of environmental contaminants.
GE Theme H
400 Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser:
410 Theory and Principles of Public Health (4)
Prerequisites: HS 150, 480. Theory, history and scientific basis
of public health; examination of its interdisciplinary nature;
discussion of public health issues, principles and practices.
412 Introduction to Epidemiology (4)
(also listed as MICR 412)
Prerequisites: MICR 300 or 201 and 202. Study of disease and
injury in human population, including general review of
epidemiologic methods. Focus on complex relationship
between workers and work environment.
Health Science / 427
413 Health Communication (4)
Prerequisite: HS 480. Principles of planning and development
of health communication programs in community health;
strategies to develop activities for effective communication of
health information for the general public, patients and allied
health practitioners.
420 Foundations of Public Health (4.5)
Prerequisite: HS 471 or 472 or equivalent. Origins, historical
evolution and meaning of public health; implications for the
21st century.
421 Environmental Health Regulations (4)
Prerequisite: HS 420. Educational and legal aspects of
interaction of people with the environment; legal guide for
practitioners of environmental health programs.
423 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal (4)
Prerequisite: HS 420 or consent of instructor. Management of
water resources on earth, waste and pollution, cost issues,
treatment and disposal of wastewater; related health concerns.
425 Principles and Practices of the Environmental Health
Specialist (4)
Prerequisites: HS 421 or equivalent course and HS 423.
Examination of responsibilities of environmental health
specialists, community awareness; environment health
education; administrative roles and enforcement of public
health laws.
430 Occupational Health and Safety Programs (4)
Prerequisite: HS/MICR 412. Analysis of safety and health
programs, including industrial hazards, evaluation,
methodologies, typical safety problems, safety program
components, job safety analysis and professional resources.
431 Community, Environmental Safety and Public Health
Law (4)
Prerequisite: HS/MICR 412. Examination of federal, state and
local laws governing public health, environmental health and
occupational safety; overview of OSHA, CALOSHA, EPA,
CALEPA regulations, enforcement procedures, appeal
process; review of selected cases.
432 Theory and Principles of Industrial Hygiene (4)
Principles and practices of industrial hygiene; consideration of
selected substances, processes, and controls; uses and
calibration of primary instruments.
433 Material and Mechanical Hazards (4)
Prerequisite: HS 430. Identification and evaluation of material
and mechanical hazards within the workplace; effective
methods for controlling and eliminating hazardous work
environments.
434 Process Safety Management (4)
Prerequisite: HS 430. Physical and process hazards in
industrial settings; application of process safety management;
review of applicable codes, standards and controls; evaluation
of selected cases.
437 Loss Control Principles (4)
Prerequisite: HS 471. Historical development of quality
assurance regulations including accreditation, credentials,
licenses, regulations, and health education evaluation;
emphasis on current regulations including audits, utilization
reviews, professional standards, and continuing education in
relation to health care delivery programs.
438 Food-Borne Illnesses: Etiology, Prevention and
Control (4) (also listed as NTRS 438)
Prerequisites: MICR 151 or 201 and 202. Food-borne diseases
and their causes, control and prevention.
439 Incident Investigation and Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: HS 430. Analysis of components of incident
investigation of industry violations of safety standards;
relationship of causal factors and management system
deficiencies.
440 Health Care Delivery System (4)
U.S. health care delivery system and its relationship to health
science professions using a systems model; input, throughput,
and output issues identified and explored.
441 Disease Control and Public Health in Correctional
Institutional Settings (4) (also listed as CRIM 441)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or professional
experience (with instructor approval). Investigation and
study of disease control in correctional institutional settings;
factors of incarceration; the penal system and personnel;
disease control and prevention methods.
445 Health Promotion (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 201. Foundations of health promotion and
health promotion program content including behavior
modification; development and implementation for use in
corporate medical care and community settings.
455 Sex Information for Health Education (3)
Advanced sex information and education, physiological
individuality and response, contraceptives and their health
effects, selection and application of content in teaching sex
education.
456 Drugs and Health (4)
Study of psychoactive drugs; drug-taking behaviors and issues
related to dependence; physiological, psychosocial, legal and
political aspects of drugs and health; strategies for drug abuse
prevention, education and intervention. Fulfills teacher
certification requirement in California.
457 Health Education for Elementary School Teachers (1)
Information and application of laws, concepts, and principles
related to student health and safety. Promotes informed use of
health-related information, products, and services. Fulfills
teacher certification requirement in California.
458 Advanced Health Education for Teachers (4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Theories, principles, and
policies related to student health and safety; analysis and use
of health information in K-12 school settings; and strategies for
implementing health curricula at school sites.
462 Chronic and Degenerative Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: HS 350, BIOL 200AB. Etiology and prognosis
of degenerating tissue and their effects on health; new
developments and research.
463 International Health (4)
Prerequisite: HS 410. Review and analysis of historical and
modern efforts to solve health problems; survey of global
health problems; analysis of the role of international health
agencies.
464 Community Health Care Programs (4)
Prerequisite: HS 410. Analysis and review of community
health programs and organizations; their structure, function
and funding sources developed by professional and voluntary
health agencies to address expanding community health
needs.
468 Problems in Controlled Substances (3)
Prerequisite: GE biological science requirement. Concepts of
drug addiction; problems in education, prevention, and
treatment.
428 / Health Science
470 Public Health Administration (4)
Prerequisite: HS 464 or consent of instructor. Fundamental
and historical aspects of public health administration including
development of public health in U.S., policies and procedures
for disease control, present and future trends in public health.
471 General Principles of Environmental Health (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 306. General scope of disciplines within
environmental health field; routes of entry into those
disciplines.
472 Data Analysis for Health Science (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 100 or 102. Techniques and methods for
health science data analysis including basic statistical
techniques; methods of deriving morbidity and mortality rates,
life tables, and risk assessment.
475 Proseminar: Current Issues in Health (4)
Prerequisites: HS 150, 480. Examination of current issues and
trends in community health; analysis of implications in
education and service delivery; development of problem
solving techniques.
476 Quality Assurance in Health Programs (4)
Historical development of quality assurance regulations
including accreditation, credentials, licenses, regulations, and
health education evaluation; emphasis on current regulations
including audits, utilization reviews, professional standards,
and continuing education in relation to health care delivery
programs.
478 Ergonomics and Human Factors (4)
Prerequisite: HS 431. Effect of ergonomics on human factors
in the workplace; correct design of workstations, hand tools,
machine controls and material handling; application of
research, training, motivation and medical support.
479 Program Planning and Evaluation (4)
Prerequisites: HS 472, 464. Concepts, skills and
competencies required for program planning in community
health; theories and techniques for evaluation of health
education and health promotion programs.
480 Introductory Research Analysis and Technical Writing
for Health Sciences (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 100, or 102, or MATH/ECON 109 and HS
472 or HHS 400 and satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Research concepts
and methods applicable to the practice of health science.
Emphasis on developing technical writing skills, analyzing and
critiquing research reports, and reporting on health science
data.
481 Occupational and Industrial Toxicology (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or 151; CHEM 152, PHYS 101,
BIOL 100A. Principles, elements, methods and approaches of
toxicology. Study of toxic agents occurring as trace
contaminants in occupational and industrial setting. Focus on
the major systemic site of actions by toxic agents.
483 Hazardous Waste Management Operations and
Emergency Response (4)
Prerequisite: HS 471. Principles and practices of management
of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, with emphasis
on emergency planning and response.
484 Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health
Programs (4)
Prerequisite: HS 430. Analysis and evaluation of successful
health and safety programs; management involvement in
planning and designing specific programs for implementation in
a work site; strategies for employee motivation and
participation.
489 Instrumental Methods in Environmental Sciences (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: HS 481 or equivalent. Laboratory
techniques and instrumentation used in preparation and
analysis of environmental and occupational samples. Lecture
1 hour, laboratory demonstration 6 hours.
490 Administration of School Health Programs (3)
Prerequisite: HS 410. Principles and practices of supervision
and administration in school health programs.
491 Special Studies in Health and Safety (1–4)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Intensive study of
an area of health or safety; specific area announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 16
units as subject matter changes.
496 Internship in Health Science (2–8)
Prerequisite: Consent of student’s adviser. Monitored field
study experience in approved agencies under the guidance of
faculty and field preceptor. Includes individual progress
conferences with preceptor and faculty. May be repeated to
maximum of 20 units. Graded CR/NC.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: For health studies, BIOL 200AB; for both health
and safety studies, instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration,
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
Health Science / 429
Graduate Level Courses
Graduate Courses in Health Science (HS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser:
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
521 Administrative Issues in Environmental Health (4.5)
Prerequisite: HS 420. Current issues in environmental policy
research and practice; strategies and techniques used in
management of environmental health programs; safety
evaluations, regulatory processes, institutional arrangements,
and organization responses.
526 Seminar in Health Effects of Environmental
Contaminants (3)
Discussions and surveys on current critical issues in
environmental health sciences.
530 Research Design in Health Science (4)
Prerequisite: A four-unit, upper division statistics course.
Examination of research methodology within a conceptual
framework of health science; utilization of the tools of
research.
540 Analysis of Health Care Delivery Systems (4)
National and international health care delivery systems, their
historical development, objectives, designs, systems
components; personnel, facilities, financing, and utilization
problems; future patterns in health care delivery systems.
Field visits may be required.
550 Health and Safety Risk Management (4)
Component analysis of health facility and industrial risk
management programs; evaluation and implementation
techniques with review strategies. Data and functions for
programs as integral part of quality assurance system.
560 Administration of Health and Safety Education (3)
Organization, content, and evaluation of health and safety
education programs; administration and supervision in official
and non- official agencies.
570 Health Appraisal and Guidance (4)
Developing skills in recognizing health problems; choosing
appropriate procedures for screening programs;
implementation of appraisal findings through appropriate
health guidance techniques.
580 Seminar: Health Science Research (4)
Prerequisite: HS 591. Analysis of and research in health
science.
581 Environmental Toxicology (4.5)
Prerequisites: HS 481, 489. Study of toxic agents occurring
as trace contaminants in the environment. Evaluation and
control of chemical hazards in air, food, water and soil.
Biological mechanisms of toxicity.
591 Advances in Health Education (3)
Prerequisite: HS 530. Analysis of selected contemporary
problems in health science.
595 Field Study in Health Science (1–6)
Prerequisites: Departmental approval, agency acceptance.
Supervised individual field experience in an applied area of
health or safety. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–6)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor,
departmental approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of the faculty. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of
6 units.
599 Thesis or Project (1–6)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor,
departmental approval of topic prior to registration.
Independent research resulting in a thesis or project. Must
be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
History / 431
Department of
History
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C4066
Phone: (323) 343-2020
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/history/index.htm
The Department of History provides opportunities to study the development and interaction of the world’s cultures. In addition to a
broad curriculum in local, national, and world history, the department offers a wide variety of special topics courses. The program
thus contributes to the attainment of intellectual and cultural objectives of a liberal-arts education appropriate to careers in law,
journalism, business, government service, librarianship, and teaching, or to advanced study.
The department offers the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in History and minors in History and in Labor and Working
Class Studies for students majoring in other areas.
The department coordinates the Teacher Preparation option of the history major, approved by the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing for the Single Subject credential in Social Science, which is designed for students seeking a Single Subject
Credential in Social Science.
The Department of History administers a minor in Religious Studies designed to explore the forms and traditions of religion that
have appeared in human culture.
The Faculty
Professors: Francisco E. Balderrama, Enrique C. Ochoa, Rennie B. Schoepflin (Chair), Lillian Taiz.
Associate Professors: Choi Chatterjee (Director, Teacher Preparation Option), Christopher Endy, Cheryl Koos (Director, Graduate
Studies), Afshin Matin-asgari, Carole Srole, Ping Yao, Lamont Yeakey.
Assistant Professors: Birte Pfleger, Angela Vergara, Scott Wells(Director, Religious Studies), Henry Mark Wild.
Emeriti: John M. Allswang, Richard Dean Burns, Stanley M. Burstein, Daniel Crecelius, Donald O. Dewey, Timothy Fox Harding,
Udo Heyn, Philip Yuen-Sang Leung, Milton W. Meyer, Arnold Pincus, Kenneth J. Pratt, Neil Rabitoy, Martin J. Schiesl, Arthur L.
Smith, Jr, Erika Wilson.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in History is designed to
provide an understanding of societal development in all
aspects of human experience and of the relevance of the past
to the present. The program permits pursuit of a wide range of
interests within the purview of historical scholarship. Students
should confer in advance with a history adviser to select the
courses and program appropriate to their goals.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in History is 180 units, of which 78-108 units are in the
major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (78-80 or 106-
108 units)
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in History select
one of two options: A General Option, requiring 78-80 units,
and a Teacher Preparation Option, requiring 106-108 units, for
those interested in a Single-Subject Credential in Social
Science.
General Option (78-80 units)
The General option is comprised of a required core of 18-20
lower division and 44 upper division units plus 16 units of
electives.
Foreign Language Competence
History majors are urged to develop competence in at least
one foreign language.
Lower Division Required Courses (20 units, or
18-20 units of equivalent transfer credit)
HIST 110ABC World Civilization I–III (4, 4, 4)
HIST 202AB United States Civilization (4, 4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
HIST 388 Historiography (4)
HIST 390 Historical Research and Writing (4)
Select 8 units each from groups A, B, and C for a total of
24 units:
Group A Western Civilization/Europe (8 units)
Ancient: HIST 311, 410–413
Europe (Chronological): HIST 421–430
Europe (Topical): HIST 380, 402, 431–447
Group B The United States (8 units)
U.S. (Chronological): HIST 470–475
U.S. (Topical): HIST 383, 455-460, 476–489
Group C The Non-Western World (8 units)
Africa: HIST 414AB–415
Asia: HIST 494ABC, 495AB, 496
432 / History
Latin America: HIST 461–469
Middle East: HIST 419, 420, 492
Special Studies (12 units)
Select three HIST 450 courses, one appropriate to each group
above (A, B, C).
Electives (16 units)
Select any 300 or 400 level courses in history. No more than 8
units may be taken at the 300 level for the major. With prior
departmental approval, a maximum of 8 units may be taken in
fields outside history.
Teacher Preparation Option (106-108
units)
The Teacher Preparation Option is designed for students
seeking a Single Subject Credential in Social Science.
Students who graduate with this option in the history major will
fulfill all subject matter requirements for the social science
credential. Early consultation with a department advisor is
strongly recommended.
The option is comprised of 34-36 required lower division units
and 72 required and elective upper division units in history and
other social science disciplines.
Lower Division Courses (34-36 units)
History Courses (20 units, or 18-20 units of equivalent
transfer credit)
HIST 110ABC World Civilization I, II, III (12)
HIST 202AB United States Civilization (8)
Economics Courses (4 units)
ECON 150 Economics for the Citizen (4)
Geography Courses (4 units)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
Political Science Courses (4 units)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
Religious Studies Courses (4 units)
PHIL 200/RELS 200 Introduction to Comparative Religions (4)
Upper Division Courses (72 units)
Upper division subject areas (40 units)
History Courses (12 units)
HIST 388 Historiography (4)
HIST 390 Historical Research and Writing (4)
HIST 488 California (4)
Economics Courses (4 units)
ECON 360 Developing Countries and the New Global
Economy (4) or
ECON /POLS 426 International Political Economy (4)
Geography Courses (12 units)
GEOG 370 World Regions (4)
GEOG 451 Historical Geography of North America (4)
GEOG 431 California (4) or
GEOG 432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
Political Science Courses (8 units)
POLS 373 Foundations of Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 435 American Political Thought (4)
Diversity Courses (4 units)
Select one from the following:
ANTH 406 Indians of North America (4)
CHS 444 History of the Chicano People in the United
States (4)
ECON 350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the
U. S. (4)
HIST 352 Civil Rights in the United States (4)
HIST 459 Sexuality in the Americas (4)
HIST/CHS 460 The Chicano Movement (4)
HIST 477 United States Social History (4)
HIST 480 Ethnicity and Immigration in American
History (4)
HIST 490 Indians in Early America (4)
GEOG 446 U. S. Ethnic Communities (4)
GEOG 476 Urban Geography (4)
PAS 420 Afro-American Culture (4)
POLS/PAS 360 Dynamics of Change in the Developing
World (4)
POLS 458 Politics in Asian-American Immigration (4)
SOC 460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
Upper Division Concentration (24
units)
Select one from each of the following six areas:
United States Periods (4 units)
HIST 470 The Colonial Heritage: The United States
1607-1763 (4)
HIST 471 Era of Revolution: The United States 1763-
1815 (4)
HIST 472 Democracy, Dissent, and Disunion: The
United States, 1815-1877 (4)
HIST 473 The United States, 1877-1918 (4)
HIST 474 The United States, 1918-1952 (4)
HIST 475 The United States 1952 to Present (4)
United States Topics (4 units)
HIST 383 Rise of Urban America (4)
HIST 455 American Religious History (4)
HIST 457A American Intellectual History to the Civil War
(4)
HIST 457B American Intellectual History Since the Civil
War (4)
HIST 458 Sickness and Health in American History (4)
HIST 476 Economic History of United States (4)
HIST 478 History of United States International
Relations (4)
HIST 479 Constitutional History of United States (4)
HIST 481 Special Topics in the US West (4)
HIST 482A American Popular Culture to 1900 (4)
HIST 482B American Popular Culture from 1900 (4)
HIST 483 Poverty and Anti-Poverty in American
History (4)
HIST 484 Civil War and Reconstruction (4)
HIST 485 U. S. Women to 1877 (4)
HIST 486 U. S. Women: 1877 to the present (4)
HIST 487 History of U. S. Work and Working People
(4)
HIST 489 Los Angeles (4)
Europe Periods (4 units)
HIST 421 The Early Middle Ages (4)
HIST 422 The Later Middle Ages (4)
HIST 423 Renaissance and Reformation (4)
HIST 424 Seventeenth Century Europe (4)
HIST 425 Eighteenth Century Europe (4)
HIST 426 French Revolution and Napoleon (4)
HIST 429 Europe: 1914 to present (4)
HIST 430 Europe: 1815-1914 (4)
History / 433
Europe Topics (4 units)
HIST 311 Classical Civilization and the Modern World
(4)
HIST 380 Ancient and Modern Science (4)
HIST 401 Science, Religion, and Culture in World
History (4)
HIST/RELS 402 Religion and Society in Medieval Europe (4)
HIST 411 History of Ancient Greece (4)
HIST 412A Early Rome: The Republic (4)
HIST 412B The Roman Empire (4)
HIST 413 Greek History: The Alexandrian Age (4)
HIST 437 Social History of Europe (4)
HIST 438 Economic History of Europe (4)
HIST 439 Intellectual History of Europe (4)
HIST 446 Imperial Russia: 1801-1917 (4)
HIST 447 The Soviet Union (4)
Non-West (4 units)
HIST 414A Traditional Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 414B Modern Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 418 History of Islamic Central Asia (4)
HIST 419 Classical Age of Islamic Civilization, 600-
1258 (4)
HIST 420 The Islamic Middle East: 1258-1919 (4)
HIST 492 Nationalism, Revolution, and War in the
Middle East, 1919 present (4)
HIST 461 Latin America: Colonial Period (4)
HIST 462 Latin America: 1810-1914 (4)
HIST 463 Latin America: 1914 to Present (4)
HIST 494A Traditional China (4)
HIST 494B Modern China (4)
HIST 494C Peoples Republic of China (4)
HIST 495A Traditional Japan (4)
HIST 495 B Modern Japan (4)
Proseminar (4 units)
HIST 450 Special Studies in History (4)
Field Experience (4)
HIST 300 Early Field Experience in History-Social
Science (4)
Capstone Course (4 units)
SOCS 497 Issues in Teaching History-Social Science
(4)
The Teaching Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in History: Teacher Preparation
Option has been approved by the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing for the Single Subject Credential in
Social Science. Interested students should consult advisers in
the department of History and in the Charter College of
Education. Refer to the Charter College of Education section of
the Academic Programs: College-Based and University-Wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching
credential programs.
Minor in History
The minor in History is available for students majoring in other
fields. The 36-unit program includes a sequence of courses
with the same general objectives as the History major, and
may be of particular value to students majoring in business,
engineering, the sciences, and fine or applied arts.
Requirements for the Minor (36 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (20 units)
HIST 110ABC, 202AB
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
Select one course each from groups A, B, and C listed under
required upper division courses in the Bachelor of Arts degree
in History.
Electives (4 units)
Select any 400-level course in history.
Minor in Labor and Working Class Studies
The Labor and Working Class Studies minor provides students
with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of labor and
working class issues in an increasingly globalized economy.
By drawing on the expertise of faculty from across the campus,
this minor will enable students to approach the subject from a
variety of intellectual and methodological traditions, providing a
multifaceted understanding of labor and working class issues.
Requirements for the Minor (28)
A maximum of 12 units can be taken in any one discipline.
Required Course (4 units)*
HIST 487 History of U.S. Work and Working People
*Students without a social science background are required to take
SOCS 180 “Race and Ethnicity in America Society” or its equivalent.
Electives (24 units)
8 units should be chosen from each of the three areas.
Area 1: Labor and Working Class Issues in the United
States
ECON 350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the
U.S. (4)
HIST/CHS 460 The Chicano Movement (4)
HIST 476 Economic History of United States (4)
HIST 480 Ethnicity and Immigration in American
History (4)
HIST 482B American Popular Culture from 1900 (4)
LBS 454 Special Topics (When Immigrant Los
Angeles or when focus is on labor/working
class topics) (1-4)
PAS 402 Black Political Economy (4)
SW 454 Special Topics (when focus is on
labor/working class topics) (1-6)
SOC 348 Class, Race, Ethnicity, and Gender (4)
SOC 448 Social Class and Inequality (4)
Area 2: Labor-Management Relations
ECON 430 Labor Economics (4)
ECON 472 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
(4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 473
Strategic Human Resources Management (4)
SOC 446 Sociology of Business Organizations (4)
SOC 447 Sociology of Occupations and Professions (4)
Area 3: International Perspectives on Labor and Working
Class Issues
ANTH 432 Anthropology of Wealth and Power (4)
CHS 468 U.S.-Mexico Borderlands (4)
LAS/PAS/POLS 360 Dynamics of Social Change in the Third
World (4)
LAS 425 Latin American Responses to Imperialism
and Globalization (4)
LAS 470 Labor and Social Movements in the
Americas (4)
HIST 360 Revolution and Society in the Developing
World (4)
434 / History
HIST 437 Social History of Europe (4) or
HIST 438 Economic History of Europe (4)
POLS/ECON 426 International Political Economy (4)
Minor in Religious Studies
To complete the minor in Religious Studies, students must
complete a total of 24 units from the courses listed below, with
adviser approval. There is one core course (4 units); electives,
required in Religious Studies and other departments, constitute
the remainder of the program (20 units). Prior approval must
be obtained for enrollment in special topics and directed study
courses. Each student will submit a study program for
approval to the director of the Religious Studies program. A
maximum of eight units from a student’s major may be applied
toward the minor.
Requirements for the Minor (24 units)
Core Requirement (4 units)
RELS/PHIL 200 Introduction to Comparative Religions (4)
Electives (20 units)
Required in Religious Studies (12-20 units).
Students must complete at least 12 units from these courses.
RELS 300 Judaism, Christianity, Islam (4)
RELS 325 Themes of Adult Life in the World's
Religions (4)
RELS 335 Gender in the Diversity of World
Religions (4)
RELS 345 Health and Wellness in World Religions (4)
RELS 380 Emotions in Religion (4)
RELS 400 Methodological Approaches to Comparative
Religious Studies (4)
RELS/HIST 402 Religion and Society in Medieval Europe (4)
RELS/CHS/LAS 423 Migration, Identity, and Religion (4)
RELS/ART 450 Art, Religion, and Technology (4)
RELS 410 Asian Religions (4)
RELS 430 Spiritual Experiences and Mysticism in World
Religions (4)
RELS 454 Special Topics in Religious Studies (4)
RELS/HIST 455 American Religious History (4)
RELS 461 Religion and the Nuclear Age (4)
RELS 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (4)
You may also select courses from the following list with adviser
approval, for up to 8 units.
ANTH 437, 454L,P
ART 450, 454, 476, 499*
ENGL 258, 482, 491*, 499*,
SOC 445,454*,499*
HIST 401, 419, 423, 450*, 451*, 455, 457A, 494A, 495A,
499*
JAPN 310
PHIL 354*, 415, 436, 437, 499*
*When applicable
History / 435
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts degree in History is designed for the
attainment of a liberal-arts education appropriate to careers in
such professions as law, journalism, business, government
service, and librarianship, as well as preparation for teaching
and further graduate study.
The program requires intensive study involving courses,
seminars, and directed reading in preparation for
comprehensive examinations and an optional thesis. Students
should obtain reading lists well before the examination from the
examining faculty member in each field.
Admission to the Program
Applicants with History Major Baccalaureates
A. Must have attained a grade point average of at least 3.0
(A=4.0) in the last 90 quarter units of undergraduate work
attempted, or satisfactory completion of probationary
units.
B. Must have been in good standing in the last college or
university attended.
C. Must show completion of an accredited history program
D. Must give evidence of passing HIST 388 and HIST 390,
or their equivalent in another accredited college or
university.
E. Must meet all university and college requirements
(including GWAR).
Applicants with a baccalaureate in a major other than
history:
A. Must have attained a grade point average of at least 3.0
(A=4.0) in the last 90 quarter units of undergraduate work
attempted, or satisfactory completion of probationary
units.
B. Must have been in good standing in the last college or
university attempted.
C. Must complete HIST 388, HIST 390 plus 20-28 units of
approved upper-division history courses with a minimum
B (3.0) average.
D. Must meet all university and college requirements
(including GWAR).
Requirements for the Degree (48-52 units)
A minimum of 48 or 52 units are required, depending on
whether the program is completed by comprehensive
examinations or a Thesis. At least 28 units must be in 500-
level courses.
Required Courses (28 units)
Select seven 500-level history courses, with adviser approval,
for a total of 28 units. HIST 501 and 595 are required of all
students, and are included in the seven required 500-level
history courses.
Electives (20 units)
Select 400 or 500-level courses in history with adviser
approval. Courses outside history may be substituted to
maximum of 8 units, with adviser approval.
A. Research Skills
Candidates must demonstrate a reading comprehension in one
foreign language or competence in computer applications and
statistics or theory that may be applied to history before they
may attempt the history comprehensive examinations. They
must demonstrate this competence within 7 years prior to
completion of the degree in one of the following ways:
• Passing a foreign language reading examination (ML
901) in a language appropriate to chosen fields of study,
or by completing one academic year's study of an
appropriate foreign language with a grade of B or better
in each course.
• Completing 12 units in statistics and computer courses
(minimum 4 units in each area), as approved by the
department adviser, with a minimum B grade in each
course.
• Completing one year's study of theory which, with adviser
approval, may be applied to the study of history.
B. Completion of Program
Students may complete the program either by passing
comprehensive examinations or by writing a thesis with the
approval of the department Graduate Studies Committee.
1. Comprehensive Examinations (0 units)
Comprehensive examinations must be passed in three fields
chosen from two or more areas listed below. Flexibility for
options can be arranged. Students may register for HIST 596
and take the comprehensive examinations only after they
complete all course work in their program.
Fields of Concentration:
Area One:
United States to 1876
United States since 1850
Area Two:
Antiquity
Medieval and early modern Europe
Modern: 1789–present
Area Three:
Middle East
Asia
Africa
Early Latin America
National Latin America
2. Thesis (4 units)
After successfully completing 28 units, students who meet
departmental requirements may petition to write a thesis.
436 / History
List of Courses (HIST) Undergraduate Level
Courses in History (HIST)
Lower Division Courses
110ABC World Civilization I, II, III (4, 4, 4)
110A Comparative examination of world civilizations from 4500
BCE to 500 CE. GE D
110B Comparative examination of world civilizations from 500
to 1700 CE. GE D
110C Comparative examination of world civilizations from
1700 CE to the present. GE D
150 Asian-American History (4)
Survey of the Asian experience in America from 1850 to the
present. Emphasis on the historical experience of Chinese,
Japanese, Filipinos, Korean, other Asian, and Pacific Islander
immigrant groups. Service learning option. GE D
202AB United States Civilization (4,4)
202A Political, economic, social and cultural development of
U.S. from earliest settlement through civil war.
HIST 202A = CAN HIST 8 GE AM
202B Political, economic, social, and cultural development of
U.S. from civil war to the present.
HIST 202B = CAN HIST 10 GE AM
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to all 300 and 400-level history
courses, unless otherwise noted.
300 Early Field Experience in History-Social Science
Education (4)
Early field experiences in History-Social Science education in
7th-12th grade schools. Activities conducted in the course
correlate with content from the California Subject Matter
Standards in History-Social Science.
311 Classical Civilization and the Modern World (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. The Classical Tradition and its legacy.
Origin of the Classical Tradition, its social, political, and cultural
manifestations, significance in the contemporary modern world.
GE Theme I
350 Evolution and the Modern World (4)
Prerequisite: GE humanities requirement. History of the idea
of evolution from antiquity to the present and its impact on the
culture of the 20th century.
351 Beyond Conflict, Violence, and War (4)
(Course also listed as POLS 351)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Nature, functions, and interrelationship of
conflict, violence, and war; strategies of conflict resolution and
peace. Examined in a global setting through theory and case
studies. GE Theme B
352 Civil Rights in the United States (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subject (Block A) and one
course from Block D.
The origins, development, achievements, and legacy of the
civil rights movement are treated in this course. Consideration
is given to social, intellectual, economic, and political aspects
affecting the entire nation. GE Theme H
356 History of Emotions (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D.
Historical changes in emotional expression, meaning, and
sensibilities, as constructed by gender, ethnicity, race, class,
nationality, and religion. GE Theme E
357 Gender in History (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Relationships between historical
conceptions of gender (both womanhood and manhood) and
race, ethnicity, class, religious, sexual identity, and nationality.
GE Theme C
358 Environmental Policy and Politics (4)
(also listed as POLS 358)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Global environmental problems, United
Nations programs, U.S. environmental movement,
governmental policies, on the environment, politics, and the
policy formation process. The role of government and policy in
environmental sustainability.
360 Revolution and Society in Developing Countries (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Comparative and historical examinations
of the origins and outcomes of revolution in developing
countries. GE Theme A
370 Computers in Historical Research (4)
Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Recommended.
An introduction to the use of computers for historical study and
research. Hardware configurations, software applications, data
bases, telecommunications. Hands-on training in computer lab.
380 Ancient and Modern Science (4)
(also listed as PHIL 380 and CHEM 380N)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course in Block B. Systematic analysis of ancient scientific
thought as science and its relationship to modern science.
GE Theme I
383 Rise of Urban America (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Development of the American city in a
global context from mid-nineteenth century to present.
Examines urban growth, structure of urban institutions, and the
impact of industrialism upon metropolitan society.
GE Theme D
388 Historiography (4)
Prerequisites: 12 units of history course work and satisfactory
completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
(GWAR). History of historical thought from ancient to
contemporary historians. Special emphasis on modern
historiography. Practical experience writing historiographical
essays.
390 Historical Research and Writing (4)
Prerequisite: HIST 388. Introduction to historical research and
writing; ideas, methods, and practical experience in
investigating historical problems
History / 437
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
401 Science, Religion, and Culture in World History (4)
Prerequisites: GE natural and social science requirements;
RELS/PHIL 200. Interaction of science, religion, and culture in
several great civilizations during specific periods of history.
402 Religion and Society in Medieval Europe (4) (also
listed as RELS 402)
History of European religious beliefs and practices from the 3rd
to the 15th centuries, emphasizing the diversity within medieval
Christianity.
410 Ancient Near East: 4000–323 B.C. (4)
Extensive study of earliest civilizations–Egyptian,
Mesopotamian, Syrian, Persian, and Hebrew–and their
historical legacy to Western world.
411 History of Ancient Greece (4)
Political and cultural study of Ancient Greece from Minoan-
Mycenaean period to end of 5th century.
412A Early Rome, The Republic (4)
Internal and external development of the Roman republic from
8th Century B.C. to the death of Julius Caesar, 44 B.C.
412B The Roman Empire (4)
Roman history from the death of Julius Caesar, 44 B.C., to the
fall of the city, 410 A.D.
413 Greek History: The Alexandrian Age (4)
Political, social, and religious developments from conquests of
Alexander to rule of Islam; a history of Hellenistic, Roman, and
early Byzantine rule in Near East.
414A Traditional Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
African continent south of the Sahara, earliest times to latter
half of 18th century, with emphasis on political development.
414B Modern Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
Partition of Africa in 19th century, systems of European
administration, reaction to colonial rule, birth of nationalism;
social, economic, and political changes to 1945.
415 Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
Post-World War II independence revolutions in black Africa;
resistance to change in southern Africa; contemporary
political, social, and economic problems of Africa south of the
Sahara.
418 History of Islamic Central Asia (4) (also listed as AAAS
418)
History in global context of the region encompassing
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikstan, Turkmenstan,
and Uzbekistan, from the seventh century to the present, with
emphasis on common religious and cultural trends.
419 Classical Age of Islamic Civilization, 600–1258 (4)
Rise of Islam, the Caliphate, the Crusades, the Turkish and
Mongol invasions.
420 The Islamic Middle East: 1258-1919 (4)
Post-Mongol near east; Mamluk Egypt; Il-Khani, Timuri, Safavi
and Qajar Iran; rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire;
nationalism, revolution and European imperialism; emergence
of modernity and modern nation-states.
421 The Early Middle Ages (4)
Europe from the 3
RD
to the 10
TH
centuries: Political, social,
economic, religious and cultural developments.
422 The Later Middle Ages (4)
Europe from the 10
TH
to the 15
TH
centuries: Political, social,
economic, religious and cultural developments.
423 Renaissance and Reformation (4)
Changes that shaped the course of early modern Europe to
1600, with emphasis on nature of period’s leading phenomena,
the Renaissance and the Reformation.
424 Seventeenth Century Europe (4)
Culmination of Wars of Religion, beginning of Age of Reason,
and nature of absolutism in period from 1600 to 1715.
425 Eighteenth Century Europe (4)
The Ancien Regime and the Enlightenment to the French
Revolution.
426 French Revolution and Napoleon (4)
History of Europe during period of French Revolution and
Napoleon.
429 Europe: 1914 to Present (4)
Political, economic, cultural, and diplomatic history of Europe,
World War I to present.
430 Europe: 1815–1914 (4)
European nationalism, industrial growth, imperialism, and the
politics of power.
431 History of Modern Germany (4)
History of modern Germany, with emphasis upon 20th century.
437 Social History of Europe (4)
Changes in social institutions (family, church, polity),
relationships (sex, class, race, ethnicity), and processes
(mobility, control, disorder) from the Ancien Regime to present.
438 Economic History of Europe (4)
Europe’s economic ideologies and institutions, with emphasis
on economic problems, development, welfare, and reform,
from the Industrial Revolution to present.
439 Intellectual History of Europe (4)
Thought, belief, and opinion in Europe, with emphasis on
principal thinkers and ideas as they relate to contemporaneous
historical values from the Enlightenment to present.
440 Early Modern England (4)
History of England from 14th century to 1688, with emphasis
upon constitutional, social, political, and economic
development.
441 British History from 1688 to 1865 (4)
Historical development of Britain from Glorious Revolution to
death of Palmerston.
442 Great Britain since 1865 (4)
Historical development of Great Britain from 1865 to present.
443 The British Empire (4)
Political and economic development of British Empire since
late 18th century, with major consideration to expansion of
colonial empire and evolution of modern empire-
commonwealth.
444A Spain and Portugal to 1700 (4)
Political and institutional development of Spain and Portugal
from antiquity to War of Spanish Succession.
444B Spain and Portugal Since 1700 (4)
Political and institutional development of Spain and Portugal
from 1700 to present.
445 Foundations of the Russian Empire (4)
Political, economic, social, and cultural history of Russia from
earliest times to accession of Alexander I in 1801.
438 / History
446 Imperial Russia: 1801–1917 (4)
History of Russia from accession of Alexander I to end of
Romanov dynasty in 1917.
447 The Soviet Union (4)
Background and history of revolutions of 1917 and subsequent
historical development of Soviet Union.
450 Special Studies in History (4)
Prerequisite: HIST 390. Different theme or episode in history
examined thoroughly each quarter in the manner of an
undergraduate seminar. Individual readings, written and oral
reports, and discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 20
units for credit as topic changes.
451 Special Lectures in History (2–4)
Lectures on special historical topics not regularly given by
department. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
453 Studies in War and Peace (4)
Selected topics in history of human conflict, from security and
deterrence to arms control, disarmament, pacifism, and other
alternatives to war. May be repeated for credit as topic
changes.
455 American Religious History (4)
(also listed as RELS 455)
Principal religious figures, groups, issues, and movements in
U.S. history, with an emphasis on their place in the
development of American culture.
457A American Intellectual History to the Civil War (4)
Ideas, beliefs, and opinions in American history to 1865, with
emphasis on principal thinkers and ideas as they relate to the
development of American culture.
457B American Intellectual History Since the Civil War (4)
Ideas, beliefs, and opinions in American history since 1865,
with emphasis on principal thinkers and ideas as they relate to
the development of American culture.
458 Sickness and Health in American History (4)
A topical study of the various ways in which Americans
conceived of disease, practiced healing, preserved health, and
devised institutions and professions to aid in their quest for
health.
459 Sexuality in the Americas (4)
A social and cultural history. Study of the construction of
sexual desires, attitudes and behaviors in the Americas from
pre-conquest times to the present.
460 The Chicano Movement (4) (also listed as CHS 460)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Examines the Chicano
Movement of the 1960s and 1970s from an interdisciplinary
perspective. Topics include: grassroots, student, and youth
activism; antiwar movement; La Raza Unida Party; Chicana
feminism, and the Chicano cultural renaissance.
461 Latin America: Colonial Period (4)
Prehistory of the Americas south of the U.S.; European
background, period of conquest, and colonial development to
time of wars for independence.
462 Latin America: 1810–1914 (4)
Struggle for independence and social, political, and economic
development of Latin American nations during 19th and early
20th centuries.
463 Latin America: 1914 to Present (4)
Social, political, and economic development of Latin American
nations since beginning of World War I.
464 Central America Since Independence (4)
Political, social, economic, and cultural developments in
Central America from independence to the present.
465 Brazil (4)
Brazilian history from Portuguese occupation of eastern South
America through colonial period, independent empire, and the
republic to present time.
466A Colonial Mexico (4)
(also listed as CHS 466A)
Social, political, economic, and cultural history of Mexico from
pre-Columbian times to 1810.
466B Building the Mexican Nation (4)
(also listed as CHS 466B)
Social, political, economic, and cultural history of Mexico 1810
to 1910.
466C The Mexican Revolution and its Legacy (4)
(also listed as CHS 466C)
Social, political, economic, and cultural history of Mexico from
1910 to the present.
467 Modern Mexico and the Chicano People (4)
(also listed as CHS 467)
Prerequisite: CHS 111. Recommended: CHS/HIST 466C.
History of modern Mexico and its impact upon the Chicano
people from separation from Mexico in 1848 to the present.
468 History of Colombia (4)
Political, social, economic, and cultural developments in
Colombia from the 18th century to the present.
469 Indigenous Peoples of Mexico, 1325-1910 (4)
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of indigenous
peoples from all areas of colonial and post-colonial Mexico,
with a focus on Nahua (Aztec) and Mayan histories.
470 The Colonial Heritage: The United States,
1607–1763 (4)
Transfer of Old World institutions to British North America.
Development of colonial society to end of French and Indian
War.
471 Era of Revolution: The United States, 1763–1815 (4)
Causes and nature of American Revolution and development
of the new nation through end of War of 1812.
472 Democracy, Dissent, and Disunion: The United
States, 1815–1877 (4)
Political democracy; nationalism and sectionalism; slavery
and reform; the Civil War and Reconstruction.
473 The United States, 1877-1918 (4)
Industrialism and urbanization, international expansion, the
Progressive Era and coming of World War I.
474 The United States, 1918–1952 (4)
The 1920’s, Depression and New Deal, World War II, and the
origins of the Cold War.
475 The United States, 1952 to Present (4)
Domestic changes and issues, and international relations of
recent times.
476 Economic History of United States (4)
American economic development, industrialization, national
legislation in industry and commerce.
477 United States Social History (4)
The social structure; social relations of American individuals,
families, and groups; colonial period to the present.
478 History of United States International Relations (4)
International relations of the US with emphasis on the 20th
century.
479 Constitutional History of United States (4)
U.S. Constitution and American constitutionalism from colonial
times to present.
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480 Ethnicity and Immigration in American History (4)
Role of national, racial, and religious minority groups, and of
immigration, in American history.
481 Special Topics in the U.S. West (4)
Special topics lectures about history of the West; e.g., the
Westward Movement, the urban West, Southwestern history,
and women in the West. May be repeated for credit as topic
changes.
482A American Popular Culture to 1900 (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Identity, commercial
culture and representations of evil in American popular culture
to 1900.
482B American Popular Culture from 1900 (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Identity, commercial
culture, representations of evil in American popular culture
from 1900.
483 Poverty and Anti-Poverty in American History (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing. The history and politics
of poverty in America; anti-poverty strategies of the state,
religious organizations, labor unions, grass-roots
organizations, and the poor themselves. Four hours of
lecture/discussion; service learning option.
484 Civil War and Reconstruction (4)
Forces that split the Union; slavery, war, and the position of
blacks; Reconstruction and its failures.
485 U.S. Women to 1877 (4)
Social, intellectual, economic, and political experiences of U.S.
women from preconquest to 1877.
486 U.S. Women, 1877 to the Present (4)
Social, intellectual, economic, and political experiences of U.S.
women, 1877 to present.
487 History of U.S. Work and Working People (4)
Transformation of work and social and political relations of
workers in the U.S. from 1600 to the present.
488 California (4)
The complexities and diversity of California history from the
Paleo-Indian past to the post-industrial present, examined from
a national as well as global context.
489 Los Angeles (4)
Development of Los Angeles and its metropolitan areas from
pueblo times to present.
490 Indians in Early America (4)
Study of the Native peoples north of Mexico from their pre-
Columbian origins until their forced removal and dislocation in
the 1830s and 1840s.
492 Nationalism, Revolution, and War in Middle East,
1919–Present (4)
Rise of modern independent states in Middle East; survey of
political, social, and economic developments in Middle Eastern
states, with particular emphasis on attempts to create stable
democratic regimes.
493 Religion and Society in Chinese History (4)
(also listed as RELS 493)
History of religious beliefs and practices throughout Chinese
history, emphasizing the competition and mingling of various
native and imported religions.
494A Traditional China (4)
Chinese civilization from earliest times to 1500.
494B Modern China (4)
Social, political, and economic development of mainland China
from 1500 to 1949.
494C People’s Republic of China (4)
Political, economic, social, and foreign relations issues of
Communist China since 1949.
495A Traditional Japan (4)
Japanese civilization from earliest times through traditional
eras until 1868.
495B Modern Japan (4)
Social, political, and economic development of Japan since
1868.
496 History of Southeast Asia (4)
History and civilization of Southeast Asia with emphasis on
political, social, and economic developments since 1800.
497 Editing and Publishing Perspectives (1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Techniques and practice in
editing and producing a scholarly journal of research and
review. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units as topic changes.
Courses in Religious Studies (RELS)
Lower Division Courses
200 Introduction to Comparative Religions (4)
(also listed as PHIL 200)
Methods and concepts in comparative religions;
multidisciplinary approaches to the study of ancient and
contemporary religious phenomena in literate and illiterate
cultures. GE C3
Upper Division Courses
300 Judaism, Christianity, Islam (4)
Origin and development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam;
comprehensive study of ideas, beliefs, and practices in the
three religions.
325 Themes of Adult Life in the World’s Religions (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C.
The role of major world religions in different stages of adult life
of women and men in diverse racial ethnic groups and social
classes. GE Theme F
335 Gender in the Diversity of World Religions (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Beliefs and practices of major world
religions concerning gender roles, sexuality, and sexual
orientation, and their manifestations in different social classes
and racial and ethnic groups. GE Theme C
345 Health and Wellness in World Religions (4)
Prerequisite: RELS/PHIL 200. Impact of Eastern, Western,
and traditional religions on health and wellness of their
members and society.
380 Emotion in Religion (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Emotions in world religions; diversity of
feeling and expression according to beliefs, ethics, rituals,
social organization, gender, class, race, and ethnicity.
GE Theme E
440 / History
400 Methodological Approaches to Comparative Religious
Studies (4)
Major methodological approaches to the study of comparative
religion, such as historical, phenomenological, philosophical,
anthropological, psychological, sociological, and comparative
approaches.
402 Religion and Society in Medieval Europe (4) (also
listed as HIST 402)
History of European religious beliefs and practices from the 3rd
to the 15th centuries, emphasizing the diversity within medieval
Christianity.
410 Asian Religions (4)
Prerequisite: RELS/PHIL 200. Comparative analysis of Asian
religions; history, rituals, religious experiences, beliefs, ethics,
religious institutions, and interrelationships with culture.
423 Migration, Identity, and Religion (4) (also listed as CHS
423 and LAS 423)
Examines the role of the Theology of Liberation and
Evangelical Christianity in the lives of Mexicans and Latin
Americans in their home countries as well as immigrants in the
US.
430 Spiritual Experiences and Mysticism in World
Religions (4)
Comparison of spiritual experiences and mysticism in the
major world religions in relation to their respective beliefs,
rituals, spiritual disciplines, religious communities, and society.
450 Art, Religion, and Technology (4)
(also listed as ART 450) Prerequisite: RELS/PHIL 200 or
ART 101A, 101B, or 101C. Relations among art, religion, and
technology in selected periods of history in major cultures of
the world.
454 Special Topics in Religious Studies (4)
Topics of special interest as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit as subject matter
changes.
455 American Religious History (4)
(also listed as HIST 455)
Principal religious figures, groups, issues and movements in
U.S. history, with an emphasis on their place in the
development of American culture.
461 Religion and the Nuclear Age (4)
Prerequisites: GE natural science requirement; RELS/PHIL
200. Implications and challenges of nuclear weapons, nuclear
power, and modern concepts of physics for the religions of the
world.
493 Religion and Society in Chinese History (4) (also listed
as HIST 493)
History of religious beliefs and practices throughout Chinese
history, emphasizing the competition and mingling of various
native and imported religions.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: RELS/PHIL 200, instructor consent to act as
sponsor. Project selected with instructor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly; final report. May be
repeated for credit with different topic.
Graduate Level Courses (HIST)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission for all 500-level courses.
501 Introduction to Graduate Study in History (4)
Introduction to theoretical and historiographical issues relevant
to graduate study in history.
519 Seminar: Ancient History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in Greek or Roman
history. May be repeated for credit.
520 Seminar: History of Middle Ages (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in the history of the
Middle Ages. May be repeated for credit.
522 Seminar: Middle Eastern History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in Middle Eastern
history. May be repeated for credit.
532 Seminar: Early Modern European History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in early modern
European history. May be repeated for credit.
533 Seminar: Recent European History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in recent European
history. May be repeated for credit.
540 Seminar: British History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in British history.
May be repeated for credit.
542 Seminar: Russian History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in Russian history.
May be repeated for credit.
550 Seminar: Special Studies (4)
Topics of special interest that transcend cultural and
chronological lines, as announced in Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
561 Seminar: History of Mexico (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in Mexican history.
May be repeated for credit.
562 Seminar: Latin American History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in Latin American
history. May be repeated for credit.
571 Seminar: Early History of U.S. (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in the early history
of the United States. May be repeated for credit.
575 Seminar: Recent History of U.S. (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in the recent history
of the United States. May be repeated for credit.
577 Seminar: American Social and Intellectual History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in American social
and intellectual history. May be repeated for credit.
581 Seminar: History of the U.S. West (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in history of the
U.S. West. May be repeated for credit.
591 Seminar: Recent Asian History (4)
Readings, discussion, and paper on topics in recent Asian
history. May be repeated for credit.
History / 441
595 Seminar in Historical Research and Writing (4)
Seminar in historical research methods and writing,
culminating in a written research project.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as thesis director, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must
be repeated to total of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Information Systems
College of Business and Economics
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F603
Phone: (323) 343-2983
E-mail: ahuarng@calstatela.edu
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The application of information systems and technology in an organization defines the field of study of the Department of Information
Systems. The field may be viewed in terms of software, hardware, networking, procedures, and people. The department’s
responsibility is to educate its students in the various aspects of organizational information systems. The department is engaged in
teaching not just the design, development, implementation and operation of information systems, but also the management of such
systems. The department prepares its students for both the technical and management demands in this field.
The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop interactive,
multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Mohammad B. Ayati, Carol Blaszczynski, Doris Christopher, Nandakumar Ganesan, Adam S. Huarng (Chair), Ronald
S. Lemos, Joseph C. Otto, Parviz Partow-Navid, Adam Reed, Paul Rosenthal, Ludwig Slusky.
Associate Professors: Jose Perez-Carballo, Ming Wang, Knox B. Wasley.
Assistant Professors: David Gadish, Jongwook Woo, Song Xing.
Emeriti: Durward P. Jackson, Harold Sackman, Robert C. Verkler.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer
Information Systems
A total of 186 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer Information Systems, of which 108 units
are in the major. All degree candidates must complete 78 units
in courses outside the College of Business and Economics.
See the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter for details concerning these other units. Consult with
an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas
of the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (108 units)
Both options require a common core of 92 units of lower and
upper division courses in the College of Business and
Economics and the Department of Information Systems. In
addition, each student with upper division standing selects an
option in either Business Systems or Information Technology.
Core Requirements (92 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (36 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
MATH 242 Mathematics for Business and Economics
Majors (4)
Select one of the following:
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming with
Java (4)
CIS 284 Introduction to Application Programming in
Visual Basic.Net (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (56 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communication (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
CIS 405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
CIS 405B Analysis and Design II: Systems (4)
CIS 410 Hardware and Software Architecture (4)
CIS 484 Communications Systems (4)
CIS 490 Capstone: Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Options (16 units)
Option 1: Business Systems (16 units)
This option prepares students for careers as information
systems professionals in end-user departments (such as
accounting, marketing, finance, and human resources) in
which they support personal computing activities, develop and
maintain departmental information systems, and work as
business analysts; or work in information centers. Students
who select this option are encouraged to pursue a second
major in Business Administration because it requires only a
few additional courses.
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Programming and Systems Electives (4 units)
Select 4 units from the following:
CIS 320, 383, 400, 445, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454** (when
applicable), 455, 456, 457, 458, 461, 485, 486, 487, 488, 498*
(others with adviser approval).
Business and Economics Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units of upper division courses from one functional
area within the College of Business and Economics, with
adviser approval. Lists of approved functional areas are
available in the Department of Information Systems office.
*Total CIS 398 and 498 units for the Computer Information Systems
major may not exceed 8 and require adviser approval
**Total of CIS 454 units may not exceed 8 units.
Option 2: Information Technology (16 units)
This option provides the specialized knowledge needed for
professional employment in an enterprise-level information
systems department in all size organizations.
Required Course (4 units)
CIS 461 Web Design and Development for
E-Business (4)
Programming Electives (4-8 units)
Select 4 to 8 units from the following:
CIS 383, 445, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454** (when applicable),
455, 456, 457, 458, 488 (others with consent of adviser).
Systems Electives (4-8 units)
Select 4 to 8 units from the following:
CIS 398*, 400, 405C, 454** (when applicable) 485, 486, 487,
498* (others with consent of adviser).
*Total CIS 398 and 498 units for the Computer Information Systems
major may not exceed 8 and require adviser approval.
**Total of CIS 454 units may not exceed 8 units.
Minor in Computer Information Systems
The purpose of the minor in Computer Information Systems is
to provide students majoring in business and other disciplines
the opportunity to develop skills needed to apply computer
information systems to their major field of study. The minor
requires 23-24 units.
Requirements for the Minor (23-24 units)
Required Course (3-4 units)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4) or
CS 160 Introduction to Computers (3)
Electives (20 units)
Select 20 units from the following:
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming with
Java (4)
CIS 383 Advanced Application Programming (4)
CIS 405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
CIS 405B Analysis and Design II: Systems (4)
CIS 410 Hardware and Software Architecture (4)
CIS 445 Network Applications Development (4)
CIS 453
Application Programming in C++ Language (4)
CIS 454 Special Topics in Computer Information
Systems (4) (when appropriate)
CIS 455 Visual Basic.Net Database Applications (4)
CIS 457 Java Programming (4)
CIS 461 Web Design and Development for
E-Business (4)
CIS 484 Communication Systems (4)
CIS 485 Local Area Networks
CIS 486 Managing Information Systems Projects (4)
CIS 487 Decision Support Systems (4)
(others with CIS adviser approval)
Certificate Program in Computer
Programming
The Department of Information Systems offers a credit
certificate in Computer Programming, designed to prepare
individuals for entry-level computer programming positions or
other positions that require sophisticated knowledge of
computer technology. The program consists of 28 units
including 16 units of required courses and 12 units of electives.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate
(27-28 units)
Required courses (11-12 units)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4) or
CS 160 Introduction to Computers (3)
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming with
Java (4)
CIS 405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select 16 units from the following:
CIS 383, 405B, 445, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454
(when appropriate), 455, 457, 461, 484, 485 (others with
adviser approval)
.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in
Information Systems
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is
designed to provide managers and professionals the
necessary technical and managerial skills needed to fulfill the
responsibilities of senior professional and project management
positions in the information systems/technology field.
The MSIS degree program is organized into two options: a
Professional option (PMSIS) designed for current IS/IT
professionals and an Executive option (EMSIS) designed for
managers and professionals working outside the IS field.
Admission to the Program
In addition to applying to the University, prospective students
must submit a separate graduate programs application to the
College of Business and Economics Advisement Center.
Applicants are admitted to the MSIS program based on a
comprehensive review by the Department of Information
Systems of: their work experience reflected in a résumé and
two letters of recommendation from persons who have
supervised the applicant's work. These documents must
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confirm a minimum of two years of full-time, professional level
work experience in a business information system setting for
the Professional Option, or three years of full-time professional
level work experience in a management, professional, and/or
operations setting for the Executive Option. A minimum GMAT
score of 500 or higher is required.
Requirements for the MSIS Degree
(45-48 units)
A total of 45-48 units of 500 level courses are required.
Required Common Core Courses (12 units)
CIS 504 Information Systems (4)
CIS 585 Communication and Information Services (4)
CIS 590 IS/IT Policy and Strategy (4)
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examination (BUS 596) the quarter they complete all course
work on their program and must comply with college and
department requirements.
MSIS Professional Option
The MSIS, Professional option (PMSIS) is designed for
managers and professionals working in the business
information systems field. The option offers information
systems professionals the background knowledge needed to
move into senior planning, consulting, and project
management positions.
Requirements for the PMSIS Option (33 units)
A total of 33 units of 500-level courses are required.
Required Courses (9 units)
CIS 510 IS/IT Architectures (4)
CIS 520 Software Engineering (4)
CIS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
Electives (24 units)
Select 24 units (six courses) with prior graduate adviser
approval.
MSIS Executive Option
The MSIS Executive Option (EMSIS) is designed for working
executives, managers, and professionals who are interested in
a career redirection or change into the business information
systems/technology field. It is designed to provide persons
currently employed in business and other types of
organizations in management and operations positions the
education needed to obtain the professional and managerial
knowledge and skills needed for senior level positions in
information systems/information technology (IS/IT) user and
support organizations, such as: consulting, user management,
development planning and management, and data center
operations.
Requirements for the EMSIS Option
(36 units)
A total of 48 additional units of 500 level courses are required.
Required Courses (12 units)
CIS 501 Application Programming (4)
CIS 502
Analysis and Logical Design I: Data/Object
Structures (4)
CIS 503Z Analysis and Logical Design II: Methodology (4)
Electives (24 units)
Select 24 units (six courses) with prior graduate adviser
approval.
Certificate Program in Advanced
Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems offers a credit
certificate in Advanced Information Systems, designed to
provide an academic base for information systems
professionals in such specialties as systems analysis and
design, data administration, client-server systems, web-based
systems, object-oriented and visual programming and
distributed data processing as well as information systems
management. The study of advanced techniques and software
productivity tools is emphasized. This certificate program is
suitable for students who have completed, or expect to earn,
an undergraduate degree in a major other than Computer
Information Systems; graduate students in Business
Administration; and information systems professionals who
hold a bachelor’s degree in any field.
The program includes a minimum of 28 units in CIS and
related courses: 16 units in the core and at least 12 units of
electives. Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General
Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations
governing all certificate programs.
Prerequisites:
• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; or
• Senior standing in a Bachelor of Science degree program
in Business Administration or Computer Science; or
• Classified graduate standing in a master’s degree
program in the College of Business and Economics; or
• A bachelor’s degree in another field and at least two
years of experience in business management or as an
information systems professional.
Requirements for the Certificate (28 units)
Required Core (16 units)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
CIS 405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
CIS 405B Analysis and Design II: Systems (4)
CIS 484 Communication Systems (4)
Electives
Select at least 12 units from the following:
CIS 383, 405C, 445, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 457, 461,
485, 486, 487, 527*, 528*, 543*, 581*, 584*, 598* others with
adviser approval.
*Restricted to classified graduate students.
List of Courses (CIS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
100 Business Computer Systems (4)
Computer system fundamentals; computer hardware and
software concepts; introduction to microcomputer software.
283 Introduction to Application Programming with Java
(4)
Prerequisite: CIS 100. Introduction to business application
programming: concepts and techniques of structured and
object-oriented programming including data representation,
input-output, calculations, control structures, sorting, and
classes.
446 / Information Systems
284 Introduction to Application Programming in Visual
Basic.NET Environment (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 100 or equivalent. Design, construction, and
use of business applications in Visual Basic.NET environment.
Concepts/techniques of structured and object oriented
programming will be covered and practiced. Emphasis will be
given to program logic, flowcharting and/or pseudo-code
writing.
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-
level CIS courses.
301 Management Information Systems (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 100. Organizational context of computer-
based information systems; common application systems;
information architecture; user role in systems development;
social and ethical implications.
320 PC Office Suites (4)
Prerequisites: CIS 100, BUS 305. Intensive, hands-on
instruction in software suite applications using Microsoft Office;
includes introductory and intermediate study of word
processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, graphics, data
base management, presentations design, desktop information
management, application integration, and internet integration.
383 Advanced Application Programming (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 283.Programming of complex, integrated
business application systems; advanced language features
such as table handling and subroutines; job control concepts.
398 Cooperative Education in Information Systems (1-4)
(see UNIV 398)
400 Data Base Server Administration (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 405A. Basic Unix and SQL commands; data
base architecture, administrative tasks; hands-on instance
startup/shutdown, creating operational data base, managing
table spaces, files, users, privileges, resources; using data
dictionary; remote administration of data base.
405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and
programming language. Role of data bases in information
systems; data modeling using entity-relationship analysis;
relational data base concepts; normalization; SQL/query
language; implementation of a single- user data base
application on a microcomputer.
405B Analysis and Design II: Systems (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 405A. Life cycle and methodologies;
requirements determination, logical design, physical design,
test and implementation planning, and performance evaluation;
communication and interpersonal skills; analysis methods and
tools; impact of emerging technologies.
405C Advanced Information Systems Development (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 405B. Physical design and implementation
of an information system; development in an object-based
programming and relational data base environment; group
project.
410 Hardware and Software Architecture (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 283. Analysis of contemporary information
technology architectures and environments, including: multi-
tiered client/server architectures; enterprise, workgroup, and
personal systems hardware and operating systems; and
systems and program planning and development tools.
445 Network Application Development
Prerequisite: CIS 405A. Design and implementation of multi-
user business applications emphasizing client/server
technology.
450 Advanced Data Base Design (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 405A. Object-oriented data modeling and
design for data base systems; unified modeling language;
distributed data base; role of the data administrator.
451 Mainframe Data Base Technology (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 405A. Mainframe data base
analysis/programming; relational model and data definition and
manipulation using IBM DB2 and Structured Query Language
(SQL); systems applications architecture contexts; physical
data structures and interface with COBOL/CICS.
452 Customer Information Control System (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 383. CICS/VS command level with ANS
COBOL including program concepts, transactions, tasks,
creating maps, terminal input/output commands, and file
maintenance.
453 Application Programming in C++ Language (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 283. Effective use of advanced features of
C++ to develop integrated sets of application programs for
business organizations.
454 Special Topics in Computer Information Systems (4)
Prerequisites: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific prerequisites. In-depth presentation and analysis of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects. May be
repeated for credit to maximum of 8 units.
455 Visual Basic.Net Database Applications (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 284 or equivalent, CIS 405A or equivalent.
Design, construction, and use of Visual Basic.Net programs.
Concepts and skill building techniques in object oriented
programming and database application development including
SQL.
456 Visual Basic.NET Web Applications and Security (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 284 and CIS 405A or equivalent. Covers
concepts and skills in Object Oriented Programming, Internet,
Windows application interface design, and server-side
programming. Real life problem-solving skills in the Web and
database environments. Covers internet security features of
.NET.
457 Advanced Java Programming (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 283. Application programming with Java.
Object-oriented programming for business applications in Java,
including applications versus applets, classes, interfaces,
arrays, multimedia, exceptions, and threads and JSP/Servlet.
458 E-business Application Development with Oracle (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 405A and CIS 283. Introduction to technical
architecture and detailed technology solutions required to
implement e-business applications in the real world. Includes
fundamentals of database application development,
connectivity, embedded SQL, and server-side technology.
461 Web Design and Development for E-business (4)
Prerequisites: CIS 283 or 284 or equivalent. An introduction to
E-business infrastructure, issues and development.
Programming for the web and web publishing tools. Hands-on
projects reflect problem-solving skills in the E-business world.
484 Communications Systems (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 100. Business data communications and
local area network topics including data communications
theory, communication hardware and software,
microcomputers in communications, LANs, online services,
electronic mail, and WANs.
Information Systems / 447
485 Local Area Networks (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 484. Networking fundamentals, design and
implementation of a LAN, user and resource management,
internetworking and interfacing with the Internet; hands-on
exposure to a popular network operating system of the time.
486 Managing Information Systems Projects (4)
Prerequisites: CIS, MGMT 307. Effective behavioral and
technical techniques in managing information systems
development over the project life cycle.
487 Decision Support Systems (4)
Prerequisites: CIS 100; FIN 303; MGMT 306. Computer-
based decision analysis techniques and software packages;
use of spreadsheet facilities, expert systems, optimization, and
simulation techniques.
488 Internet Security (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 484 or CIS 585 or equivalent. This class
surveys the broad topic of Internet Security to secure a web
and Internet environment including ethical, social and legal
aspects of security.
490 Capstone: Information Systems (4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing, passing grade on the WPE.
Integration of information systems and technology core
courses; provides exposure to roles of information systems
and technology professionals in industry.
498 Cooperative Education in Information Systems (1-4)
(see UNIV 498)
Graduate Level Courses (CIS)
Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500-
level courses.
500 Information Systems for Management (4)
Hardware, systems software, applications software, and
telecommunication components and architecture of operational
and management oriented information systems. Cases in
managing the acquisition and use of custom developed and
packaged systems.
501 Application Programming (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 100. Algorithm development for business
applications using structured and object-oriented programming;
planning, designing, coding, debugging, and documenting
programs.
502 Analysis and Logical Design I: Data/Object
Structures (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 501. Introduction to data structures and to
structured, relational, and object data base management
systems; designing and programming personal and production-
oriented data base system.
503Z Analysis and Logical Design II: Methodology (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 501. Package and custom systems
development life cycles; feasibility and requirements
determination; process, data and object modeling, design, and
implementation; change management.
504 Information Systems (4)
Overview of computer, communication and software systems.
Cases in: business applications of information technology,
managing the acquisition and use of application systems, and
working with the information systems organization.
510 IS/IT Architectures (4)
Prerequisite: Procedural language programming experience.
Analysis of contemporary information technology architectures
and environments, including: multi-tiered client/server
architectures; enterprise, workgroup, and personal systems
hardware and operating systems; and business systems
planning and development tools.
520 Software Engineering (4)
Status and problems with methodologies and tools underlying
specification estimation, justification, design, development,
installation and maintenance of large business software and
systems integration projects.
527 Seminar: Decision Support Systems (4)
Analysis, design, management, and use of tools needed to
mine decision support data from data warehouses, the Web,
and commercial information services.
528 Current Problems in Computer Information
Systems (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 504. Latest research projects in computer
information systems; application of research techniques and
results to specific problems. May be repeated once as subject
matter changes.
543 Data Base Systems (4)
Data base concepts; comparison of relational and object-
oriented modeling for data base systems; unified modeling
language for data bases; principles of data warehousing; data
base administration and development tools; case study in data
base design.
560 Seminar: Microcomputer Networks (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 484 or 585. Advanced technology concepts
and developments seminar; trends in hardware and associated
operating systems and architecture; Distributed Information
Systems (distributed data processing), networking, data
communications related to networks.
561 Design of an E-Commerce Site (4)
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of HTML or XML. Analysis,
development, and design of a web-based e-commerce site
model for an actual business. Team projects incorporate web
design, electronic transfer processing, and site
development/maintenance.
562 Authoring Web Sites (4)
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Procedural Language
Programming. Design of web sites based on visual, color,
content, animation, and hierarchical elements; tailoring format
and writing for specific audience, purpose, and media;
incorporating interactivity to enhance understanding and
usability.
567 Seminar: Business Expert Systems (4)
Prerequisite: Procedural language programming experience.
Analysis, design, implementation, and management of decision
support and expert systems; hands-on development of a
decision support/expert systems model.
581 Health Care Information Systems (4)
Overview of computer, communication and software systems.
Cases in health care information technology applications.
Development, acquisition and use of custom and packaged
application systems. Working with the Information Systems
Organization.
448 / Information Systems
583 Information Systems Consulting (4)
Approaches and tools for consulting to the modern information-
age organization; presentation of the results of actual
information systems consulting projects; student case study
presentations.
584 Seminar: Controlling and Auditing Computer
Systems (4)
Controlling online interactive computer/data communication
systems as a challenge to management and internal and
external auditors.
585 Communication and Information Services (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 504. Voice and data communication
technologies that underlie the Internet; tools and strategies
needed for e-commerce and information services.
586 Information Systems Project and Change
Management (4)
Organizational, behavioral and life-cycle aspects of the project
planning, staffing, control, and implementation elements of
technology-based systems.
590 IS/IT Policy and Strategy (4)
Prerequisite: CIS 504. Discussion of the strategic perspective
for aligning organizational strategy, core competencies, and
information systems and technology; partnership roles of the
CEO and CIO.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
Investigation of an approved project leading to written report;
project selected in conference with seminar professor, and
arrangements made for regular meetings during quarter. May
be repeated for credit.
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Program in
Intercultural Proficiency
College of Health and Human Services
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
PROGRAM OFFICE
Physical Education 206
Phone: (323) 343- 4650
Fax: (323) 343- 6482
E-mail: schoolk[email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/icp
Ability to interact and communicate effectively across cultures is extremely important in Southern California, especially in the Los
Angeles metropolitan area. There is already an enormous mix of people from many different cultures in this region, and this diversity
is continuing to increase. Interaction with people from different cultural backgrounds is inevitable in work, community, and family
settings. The Intercultural Proficiency Certificate Program at Cal State L.A. provides a special opportunity for students to gain the
necessary theoretical and practical competencies to be effective in culturally diverse environments.
The Faculty
Program Director: Anne Larson
The faculty for the program is interdisciplinary in nature, representing the various departments whose courses comprise the
certificate program offered. The program is coordinated by the program Director.
Undergraduate Programs
Certificate Program in Intercultural
Proficiency
The Intercultural Proficiency (ICP) Certificate Program is
designed to increase students' abilities to communicate and
interact effectively within our increasingly multicultural living
and working environment. Achieving intercultural proficiency is
a personal dynamic and developmental journey. The overall
goal of the program is to prepare our students to be change
agents with the knowledge and skills that will enable
organizations and institutions to accept, value and honor
diversity.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required Core (8 Units)
ICP 481 Achieving Intercultural Proficiency in Urban
Communities (4)
ICP 495 Practicum: Serving Diverse Communities (4)
Intercultural Communications Requirement (4 units)
Select one course from the following list:
COMM 489 Intercultural Communications (4)
COMM 459/ MKT 459
Intercultural Business Communications (4)
ML 300 Linguistic Diversity in Urban America (4)
Required Electives (12 units)
Select from the following:
ANTH 361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
BCST 334 "Race", Justice and the Mass Media (4)
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U. S. Society (4)
CHDV 425 Ethnic Identity and Awareness in Children
and Families (4)
HIST 352 Civil Rights in the United States (4)
ICP 483 Intercultural Proficiency: Diverse Urban
Families (4)
ICP 485 Mobilizing Diverse Communities (4)
LBS 410 National Identity, Race, and Popular Culture
(4)
PAS/ENGL 377 Literary Explorations of Justice and Racism
(4)
PHIL 323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
PSY 439 Racial/Ethnic Minority Mental Health (4)
PSY 465 Multicultural Psychology: Current Issues and
Research (4)
SOC 300 Cultural Emotions (4)
SW 362 From Institutional Racism to Cultural
Competency (4)
452 / In t e r c u l t u r a l P r o f i c i e n c y
List of Courses (ICP) - Undergraduate Level
481 Achieving Intercultural Proficiency in Urban
Communities (4)
Prerequisites: Junior standing or above. Preparation for
understanding sociocultural and community factors necessary
for achieving intercultural proficiency. Practical experience
enabling increased intercultural proficiency in relation to
diverse communities. Graded ABC/NC.
483 Intercultural Proficiency: Diverse Urban Families (4)
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
Corequisite: ICP 495 (1 unit) Description and analysis of
similarities and differences among ethnic families in urban
communities; unique values and beliefs, attitudes, goals, family
organization, place of family in society and gender roles.
Graded ABC/NC.
485 Mobilizing Diverse Communities (4)
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
Corequisite: ICP 495 (1 unit). Concepts and practices of
community empowerment. Community organization,
collaboration, mobilizing, urban ecology; ramifications of
institutional racism in American society. Lecture 2 hours;
activity 2 hours. Graded ABC/NC.
495 Practicum: Serving Diverse Communities (4)
Prerequisites: ICP 481 and completion of at least 12 additional
units of course work that count toward the ICP certificate.
Hands-on experience in a multicultural setting in a nonprofit or
governmental service agency; service-learning focus that
provides opportunities to reflect on practicum experiences in
order to enhance understandings of theory. Graded CR/NC.
Interdisciplinary Business / 455
Programs in
Interdisciplinary Business
College of Business and Economics
ADVISEMENT CENTER OFFICE
Salazar Hall C256B
Phone: (323) 343-2810 undergraduate
(323) 343-5156 graduate
Fax: (323) 343-5480
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The Faculty
Faculty from departments across the College of Business and Economics participate in this program.
B
y coordinating and combining resources from all of its departments and faculty, the College of Business and Economics offers
undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for management positions with broad responsibility. Undergraduate
programs include the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Special Business option and the Minor in Basic
Business. At the graduate level, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and the Master of Science degree (MS) in
Business Administration are offered. Also available is a graduate level credit certificate in Business Management.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in Special
Business
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration with the Special Business
Option. This option provides for programs designed to meet
individual interests not covered by the other options.
Permission to take this option must be secured from the dean
of the college. The BSBA degree with this option requires
completion of 72 units in BSBA core courses and 28 units in
the option. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
(72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic Statistics II
(4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking and the Economy (4) or
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for Special Business (28 units)
Required Skills Course (4 units)
MGMT 489 or MKT 325
Elective Courses for the Option (24 units)
Students select courses in business, economics, and relevant
fields in consultation with the college dean and appropriate
faculty members, depending upon their unique and special
objectives.
Minor in Basic Business
Advisement: College of Business and
Economics Advisement Center
The purpose of the minor in Basic Business is to provide a
structured program for students majoring in academic degree
programs outside the College of Business and Economics who
wish to augment their major with basic knowledge in business
and economics.
For students who intend to pursue further study in business at
advanced undergraduate or graduate levels, MATH 242 is
strongly recommended. The 40 units required for the minor
are:
Requirements for the Minor (40 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
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Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Business Administration
Degree (MBA)
This is a broad, management-oriented degree with two tracks:
the Main track and the Executives track. The Main track
provides an integrated sequence of required courses and
additional elective courses in selected concentrations. Having
a different integrated sequence of required courses, the
Executives track provides unspecified - and possibly
Interdisciplinary - elective courses that can be tailored to the
specific professional needs of individual student groups.
MBA Main Track
This program track is designed for individuals of widely varied
backgrounds. Elective courses provide for concentration in one
of the following areas: accounting, business economics,
information systems, finance, health care management,
international business, management, and marketing.
Admission to the Program
Applicants are admitted based on a comprehensive review of
their work experience, prior education, GMAT scores, and
letters of recommendation. In addition to meeting University
requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must
submit a separate graduate program application to the College
of Business and Economics.
Foundation Courses (28 units)
Students without an undergraduate degree in business must
complete the 28-unit courses listed below.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 500 Information Systems for Management (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
Students with a concentration in Accounting must also
complete 20 quarter-units in accounting (ACCT 320A&B, 321,
322 and 420). Students with a concentration in Information
Systems must have a basic background in Information
Systems (equivalent to CIS 283, 405A, and 405B).
Individual courses in core areas may be waived on the basis of
equivalent undergraduate coursework. A grade of "C" or better
is necessary for a course credit transfer to satisfy the
foundation requirements.
Additional Requirements for the Degree (48
units)
In addition to meeting the foundation coursework requirements,
a total of 48 units are required for the main track.
Required Core (32 units)
BUS 511 Managerial Skills and Business Ethics (4)
BUS 512AB Financial Reporting, Control,
Management and Markets I, II (4, 4)
BUS 513 Marketing Management in Global
Environment (4)
BUS 514AB Managing Business Processes I, II (4, 4)
BUS 515 Business, Government Policies and the
Global Economy (4)
BUS 516 Integrated Business Strategy (4)
NOTE: BUS 512A&B as well as BUS 514A&B are to be taken in a 2-
quarter lock-step sequence.
Elective Courses (16 units)
Select 500-level courses with adviser approval. These 16 units
may be taken in one field, chosen from accounting, information
systems, finance, international business, management,
marketing, health care management, or business economics.
Culminating Experience (0 units)
Students must demonstrate their integrative and
interdisciplinary business capabilities by satisfactorily
completing BUS 596, Comprehensive Examination.
MBA for Executives Track
This program track is designed for groups of working business
executives who as student cohorts will complete both the MBA
core and specialized courses on a customized timetable and
usually at special locations. The college will consider the
particular needs of each group of students in selecting
specialized courses from areas such as accounting, business
economics, information systems, finance, health care
management, international business, management, and
marketing.
Admission to the Program
Applicants are admitted based on a comprehensive review of
then work experience, an acceptable bachelor's degree, GMAT
scores, and letters of recommendation. The work requirement
will generally be three to five years of significant experience. In
addition to meeting University GPA requirements for admission
to graduate study, applicants must submit a separate graduate
program application to tire College of Business and
Economics.
Foundation Courses (28 units)
Students without an undergraduate degree in business must
complete the 28-unit courses listed below.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 500 Information Systems for Management (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
Additional Requirements for the Degree (48
units)
A total of 48 units is required.
Required Courses (28)
BUS 511 Managerial Skills and Business Ethics (4)
BUS 516 Integrative Business Strategy (4)
BUS 563 E-Commerce (4)
BUS 565 Risk Management (4)
FIN 531 Financial Institutions and Markets (4)
Interdisciplinary Business / 457
MGMT 573 Human Resources Management (4)
MGMT 577 International Business Management (4)
Elective Courses (20)
Each strident cohort in the Executives Track will complete a set
of 500 level courses chosen by the College of Business and
Economics to match the needs of the particular student group.
A sample of elective courses may include the following:
ACCT 522 Current Topics in Financial Reporting
ACCT 524A Accounting Information Systems
CIS 504 Management Information Systems
CIS 586 Information Systems Project and Change
Management
ECON 521 International Macroeconomics and
Currency Crises
FIN 533 International Finance
FIN 535 Speculative Securities and Markets
MGMT 572 Power and Politics in Organizations
MKT 543 International Marketing
MKT 545 New Venture Marketing
Culminating Experience (0 units)
Students must demonstrate their integrative and
interdisciplinary business capabilities by satisfactorily
completing BUS 596, Comprehensive Examination.
Master of Science Degree in
Business Administration
This is a specialized degree program that allows concentration
and research in one of the following options: Finance,
International Business, Management, and Marketing.
Admission to the Program
Students must fulfill University requirements for admission to
graduate study and must submit a separate graduate program
application to the College of Business and Economics. The
college admits applicants based on a comprehensive review of
their prior education, work experience, GMAT scores, and
letters of recommendation. Those without an undergraduate
degree in business are required to complete 24 units of
Foundations of Business courses listed below for admission to
classified graduate standing for the M.S. degree in Business
Administration.
Students can satisfy the 24-unit requirement by completing the
courses listed below or by submitting transcripts demonstrating
that they have successfully completed the equivalent subject
material either at the undergraduate or graduate level. In
addition, students must demonstrate competence in statistics
and the use of computers. Students can satisfy the
competence requirement by successfully passing competence
exams in each area or by submitting transcripts showing that
they have satisfactorily completed the subject matter at either
the undergraduate or graduate level.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
In addition to completing the 24-quarter units of acceptable
basic business courses listed above, applicants must have an
approved graduate degree program on file in the College of
Business and Economics Advisement Center.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 41 units in 500-level
courses.
Required Core (16 units)
BUS 511 Managerial Skills and Business Ethics (4)
BUS 514A Managing Business Processes I (4)
BUS 514B Managing Business Processes II (4)
BUS 516 Integrative Business Strategy (4)
Thesis (5 units)
BUS 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
Options (24 additional units)
Options are available in Finance, International Business,
Management, and Marketing. All departmental and program
information will be found in the corresponding section in the
Academic Programs: Department, Division, School, and
Interdisciplinary Program-based chapters.
Certificate in Business Management
The Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program in Business
Management at California State University, Los Angeles is
designed to provide the basic business skills to
postbaccalaureate and graduate students interested in
management positions. The program provides the essentials
of business and management to those with limited or no formal
education or experience in business. The coursework
completed under this certificate also fulfills the basic
prerequisites for the MBA program offered by the College of
Business and Economics.
The program consists of seven 4-unit courses.
Prerequisites
• A bachelor's degree in any field or
• Classified graduate standing in the College of Business
and Economics or
• Consent of adviser
Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 500 Information Systems for Management (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
458 / Interdisciplinary Business
List of Courses (BUS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
101 Introduction to Higher Education for Business and
Economics Majors (2)
History and structure of the University: faculty expectations,
resources available to students, skills necessary for student
success, career management in Business and Economics.
Campus computer account required. Graded A,B,C/NC.
154 Special Topics in Business (1–4)
Current topics of special interest in business as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit as subject
matter changes.
200 Work and Self Development (4)
Systematic investigation of how work shapes human
understanding and behavior–past, present and future. covers
pertinent psychological, sociocultural, economic and
technological issues about work and individual achievement.GE E
250 Diversity, Business, and the Workplace (4)
How cultural diversity drives business behavior; specific
reference to Los Angeles firms builds awareness, knowledge
and skills to interact successfully within diverse business
environments. GE D
Upper Division Courses
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-
level BUS courses.
301 Transition to Cal State L.A. for Business and
Economics Majors (2)
Skills and resources for transfer students in College of
Business and Economics majors. Meets University transfer
student Introduction to Higher Education (IHE) requirement.
Campus computer account required. Graded ABC/NC.
305 Business Communications (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102,* satisfactory completion of the
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
Principles of business communication; emphasis on clear and
correct written communication as a tool for business decision-
making.
*Students subject to earlier catalogs satisfy this prerequisite with
ENGL 101 or 190.
354 Business and Economics Special Topics (1-4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic: Topics of special interest, as
announced in the Schedule of Classes. In-depth presentation
and analysis of topics significant to business and economics,
lectures, discussions and projects. May be repeated for credit
for 8 units as subject matter changes.
395 Community Service in Business (1–3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing in College of Business
and Economics major; approval of college interdisciplinary
faculty coordinator in consultation with EPIC director, and
acceptance by an appropriate community agency or director of
a campus-approved business assistance or development
project. Participation in work of a community agency or
activities in business assistance or development projects,
utilizing professional and/or vocational skills in service to
community. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
454 Special Topics in Business (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific prerequisites. In-depth presentation and analysis of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects. May be
repeated for credit for 20 units as subject matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor consent to act as
sponsor. Independent work and preparation of oral and written
reports. Project selected in conference with sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly. May be
repeated for credit to maximum of 20 units as subject matter
changes.
Graduate Level Courses (BUS)
Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500-
level courses.
501 High Performance Management: Communication,
Teamwork, and Leadership (4)
Corequisite: BUS 502A. Develops the managerial skills that
affect individual and group performance organizations. Topics
include leadership, motivation, diversity management,
organizational behavior, and human resource management.
Managerial communication, team-building, negotiation, conflict
resolution, and intercultural communication skills will also be
emphasized.
502A Integrative Business Strategy I (4 units)
Corequisite: BUS 501. Provides an integrative view of
strategically positioning the firm for success. Topics include
legal, political, and economic environment, competitive,
marketing and sales, technology, financial, technology,
financial, and corporate planning strategies.
502B Integrative Business Strategy II (2 units)
Prerequisites: BUS 501, BUS 502; Corequisite: BUS 503.
Integrative view of how to strategically position the firm for
success. Topics include legal, political, and economic
environments, competitive, marketing and sales, technology,
financial and corporate planning strategies. Continuation of
material from BUS 502A.
503 Managing Business Processes (6 units)
Prerequisites: BUS 501, BUS 502A; Corequisite: BUS 502B.
Organized around the value chain methodology, the course
covers the business processes central to a firm's product
creation and delivery activities. Logistics, process design,
marketing and sales procurement, and technology will be
analyzed, along with the management, support and information
services needed to support these functions.
Interdisciplinary Business / 459
504 Competing in a Global Environment (8 units)
Prerequisite: BUS 503. Acknowledging the global environment
in which business operates, addresses management concerns
for maximum organizational effectiveness in international
business. Topics include international market identification,
trade practices and policy, legal issues in business,
international currency markets, joint ventures, international
business strategy, and global management. Intercultural
management issues, negotiation, and crosscultural differences
will also be addressed.
505 New Business Management (8 units)
Prerequisite: BUS 503. Interdisciplinary understanding of the
skills and knowledge necessary to start and manage a new
business. Topics include market research, new product design
and analysis, raising capital, forecasting demand, new
business opportunities, project management, writing a
business plan.
511 Managerial Skills and Business Ethics (4)
Develops the managerial skills needed for effective individual
and group performance in dynamic organizational, societal,
and global environments. Topics include organizational culture,
ethics, social responsibility, and human resource management.
Managerial communication, leadership, motivation, teamwork,
negotiation, and intercultural communication skills are
emphasized.
512A Financial Reporting, Control, Management and
Markets I (4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 200AB and 300; or ACCT 500; or
equivalent courses. The course covers the use of financial and
managerial accounting concepts applied for analysis, problem
solving and decision-making in corporations. Topics include
financial statement analysis, project and product analysis,
internal control, accounting ethics, corporate governance, and
tax and data security issues.
512B Financial Reporting, Control, Management and
Markets II (4)
Prerequisites: FIN 500 or 303 or equivalent courses and BUS
512A. Basic concepts of managerial finance, portfolio theory,
multinational financial management and financial institutions.
Topics include financial statement analysis, capital budgeting,
mergers and acquisitions, portfolio analysis, asset pricing,
management of financial intermediaries, and risk management.
513 Marketing Management in Global Environment (4)
Integrates concepts and tools in the marketing discipline so
that students will be able to apply them to the dynamic
marketing systems. Topics include analyzing global marketing
opportunities, designing marketing strategy, managing,
implementing, and evaluating marketing programs.
514A Managing Business Processes I (4)
Prerequisites: MGMT 500 and CIS 500; or equivalent courses.
Organized around the value chain methodology, the course
covers the business processes central to a firm's product
creation and delivery activities. Logistics, process design,
marketing, procurement, and technology will be analyzed.
514B Managing Business Processes II (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 500, CIS 500; or equivalent courses and
BUS 514A, Successful forecasting, development, and
scheduling is crucial to productivity and Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) is the primary way to attain it. ERP
technologies, Internet and Intranet, and Customer Relations
Management are discussed along with implementation and
security issues.
515 Business, Government Policies, and the Global
Economy (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202; or ECON 500; or equivalent
courses. Domestic and global economic environments for
business. Effects of public policies, national economic policies,
and international economic policies on business decision-
making. Issues in regional and global economic integration.
516 Integrative Business Strategy (4)
Provides an integrative view of strategically positioning the firm
for success. Topics include legal, political, and economic
environment, competitive, marketing and sales, technology,
financial, and corporate planning strategies.
563 E-Commerce (4)
Fundamentals of electronic commerce, including retailing and
advertisement in electronic commerce; business-to business
electronic commerce; Intranet and Extranet; strategy,
infrastructure and implementation of electronic commerce;
legal and privacy issues.
565 Risk Management (4)
Nature of risk; risk measurement and strategy; financial risk,
operational risk, regulation and political risk; insurance and
systematic risk; emerging issues in risk and environment risk;
application of theory of risk to business management.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
exami
nation (BUS 596) the quarter they complete all course
work on their program and must comply with college and
departmental requirements.
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, approval
of graduate associate dean prior to registration. Independent
research under guidance of faculty member. Acceptable final
written report required. May be repeated for credit to
maximum of 8 units. Graded ABC/NC.
599A Thesis (2)
Prerequisites: Written approval of graduate adviser; for M.S.
Business Administration candidates, completion of at least one
of ACCT 503, ECON 502, or MGMT 501 and concurrent
registration in at least one of the remaining two courses.
Formal course in research methodology conducted at option of
individual departments. Prior to completion, students will have
completed a tentative outline of thesis, petitioned graduate
adviser for appointment of a thesis committee, and submitted
tentative outline to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
599B Thesis (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 599A, written approval of thesis committee
chair. Completion of thesis under direct supervision of thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
International Business / 461
Programs in
International Business
College of Business and Economics
ADVISEMENT: Marketing Department
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F917
Phone: (323) 343-2960
E-mail: hhousto@calstatela.edu
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
More and more, International Business is everyday business. Within this interdisciplinary program of the College of Business and
Economics are a Bachelor of Science degree, two certificate programs, and a Master of Science degree option.
The Faculty
Faculty from departments across the College of Business and Economics participate in this program.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in International
Business (100 units)
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration is 180 units, of which 100
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Advisement: Department of Marketing
This option prepares students for careers with international,
multinational or transnational firms and for the commerce
option of the federal government’s Foreign Service Officer
Examination.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
(72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 200AB Principles of Accounting I, II (4,4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4,4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 300 Managerial Accounting (4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for International
Business (28 units)
Required Courses (20 units)
MKT 325 High Performance Professional Skills (4)
MKT 358 International Business (4)
MKT 456 International Marketing Management (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units from the following:
MKT 455, 457
MKT 459/COMM 459
ECON/POLS 426 or ECON 460 or 461 or 462
Certificate Program in
International Business
The College of Business and Economics offers a certificate in
International Business, designed to prepare students for
careers in firms operating on a multinational basis; for careers
in import-export, international finance and banking, and
international agencies; and for the commerce option of the
Foreign Service Officer examination with the federal
government. It also provides training for managers of
internationally-oriented companies in the Los Angeles area.
A total of 24 units is required. Refer to the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for
general regulations governing all certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required courses (16 units)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MKT 358 International Business (4)
MKT 456 International Marketing Management (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select two upper division College of Business and Economics
electives with adviser approval.
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Certificate Program in International
Business Communication
The certificate in International Business Communication
affords students the opportunity to combine language, culture,
communication, and business knowledge. It gives College of
Business and Economics majors a chance to add language
and intercultural expertise, along with enhanced
communication skills, to their program of study. At the same
time, it gives language majors, Communications majors, and
area studies majors a chance to add business courses to their
program of study. The certificate enables students to pursue
careers in organizations that seek persons with both
recognized language skills and business training, such as
international business, international foundations,
nongovernment organizations, and international educational
organizations. The language, culture and communication
components also benefit students who obtain jobs in local
organizations whose employees represent multiple cultures.
The certificate requires completion of 24 units, selected from
four required and two elective courses.
Prerequisites
• Senior standing in a BS in Business Administration
degree program or a BA degree program in modern
languages, or in Pan African or Chicano Studies, or
Communications, or Economics at California State
University, Los Angeles, or
• A BA degree in a language or Communications from
California State University, Los Angeles, or
Prerequisites (cont'd)
• A BA degree in area studies (e.g., Latin American
Studies, Asian Studies) from another recognized
university, or
• A BS degree in Business Administration from California
State University, Los Angeles or another recognized
university or
• Graduate standing in a master's degree program in
business administration, economics, communications,
area studies, or modern language at California State
University, Los Angeles or
• Consent of the certificate coordinator.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required Core Courses (16 units)
MKT 358 International Business (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
MKT/ COMM 459 Intercultural Business
Communication (4)
Elective Courses (8 units)
Select one language course from the following:
CHIN 380 Business Chinese (4)
JAPN 380 Business Japanese (4)
SPAN 380 Commercial Spanish (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select one-area studies elective from the following:
AAAS 200 Pacific Asian Culture, People, and Society
(4)
ANTH 401 Comparative Cultures (4)
CHS 311 Chicano Cultural History (4)
CHIN 310 Chinese Civilization (4)
GEOG 424 South and Southeast Asia (4)
JAPN 310 Japanese Civilization to 1600 (4)
JAPN 311 Japanese Civilization since 1600 (4)
LAS 335 Race and Culture in the Americas (4)
PAS 420 Afro-American Culture (4)
SPAN 315 Spanish-American Civilization (4)
Select one business elective from the following:
ECON 461 Economics of International Trade (4)
FIN 431 Multinational Financial Management (4)
FIN 480 International Business Law (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management
MKT 456 International Marketing Management (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Business
Administration with the Option:
International Business (45 units)
This is a specialized degree program that permits
concentration and research in one of several options.
Admission to the Program
Students must fulfill University requirements for admission to
graduate study and must submit a separate graduate program
application to the College of Business and Economics. The
college admits applicants based on a comprehensive review of
their prior education, work experience, GMAT scores, and
letters of recommendation. Those without an undergraduate
degree in business are required to complete 24 units of
Foundations of Business courses listed below for admission to
classified graduate standing for the M.S. degree in Business
Administration,
The 24-unit requirement can be met either by completing the
courses listed below or by submitting transcripts demonstrating
that the equivalent subject material has been successfully
completed either at the undergraduate or graduate level. In
addition, competence must be demonstrated in statistics and
the use of computers. The competency requirement can be
met by successfully passing competency exams in each area
of by submitting transcripts showing that the subject matter has
been successfully completed at either the undergraduate or
graduate level.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
In addition to completing the 24-quarter units of acceptable
basic business courses listed above, applicants must have an
approved graduate degree program on file in the College of
Business and Economics Advisement Center.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 41 units in 500-level
courses.
International Business / 463
Required Core (16 units)
BUS 511 Managerial Skills and Business Ethics (4)
BUS 514A Managing Business Processes I (4)
BUS 514B Managing Business Processes II (4)
BUS 516 Integrative Business Strategy (4)
Thesis (5 units)
BUS 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
International Business Option (24 units)
Required Courses (4 units)
BUS 513 Marketing Management in Global
Environment (4)
Electives (20 units)
Select 20 units from the following with adviser approval.
ACCT 525 Seminar: International Accounting (4)
ECON 561 Seminar: International Economics (4)
FIN 533 Seminar: International Finance (4)
MGMT 577 Seminar: International Business
Management (4)
MKT 543 Seminar: International Marketing (4)
BUS 515 Business, Government Policies, and Global
Economy (4)
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School of f
Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science
College of Health and Human Services
SCHOOL OFFICE
Physical Education 206
Phone: (323) 343-4650
E-mail: schoo[email protected]
Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/pe/index.htm
The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science focuses on the study of human physical activity, dietary practices, and food
production processes. The mission is to prepare professionals to practice at the baccalaureate and masters level, conduct research,
pursue graduate study, and engage in public and professional service. The overall goals of the School are to promote adoption of
lifestyles that involve health-related physical activity and healthy eating at various stages of the lifecycle, and to encourage
production of healthy, safe, and attractive foods.
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (BSES) program is designed primarily to meet the educational needs of students who
wish to pursue strong bioscience-based study in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences that will prepare them for post-graduate studies
in the above-mentioned fields as well as in various allied health fields (e.g. Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant). The Bachelor of
Science in Exercise Science program has two options: Exercise and Biosciences and Exercise and Nutrition. The Exercise and
Biosciences option is designed to provide an in-depth study of the human organism during exercise and the effect of acute and
chronic exercise on the human body. It provides a strong background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics and is
intended to arm the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in graduate studies in Exercise Science (e.g.
Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiotherapy, Biomechanics, Motor Control) or Allied Health (e.g. Physician
Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropracty, Optometry, Public Health). Furthermore, with additional course
work (15 quarter units), students may complete the prerequisites required for admission to other Allied Health professional
programs (e.g. Medicine, Osteopathy, Dentistry, Pharmacy). Graduates of this program will also have the same opportunities for
careers in physical activity professions available to students in the Kinesiology degree options of Exercise and Human Performance
and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise. The Exercise and Nutrition option prepares students for the above-mentioned
graduate studies and careers that are more focused on the nutritional aspects of health, exercise, and performance.
Programs in Kinesiology include the Bachelor of Science and the Master of Science degrees for students who want to prepare for
careers in organizing and managing health-related exercise programs in community health clubs, corporate fitness centers, and
medical settings; developing and managing programs to rehabilitate people with disabilities through the use of exercise; leading
physical activity programs in nonprofit, community agencies such as YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, or community recreation
centers; teaching physical education, adapted physical education, or dance in schools; and coaching athletic teams in schools and
colleges. Students can also prepare to study for advanced degrees in Kinesiology or an allied health profession. The School also
offers a wide variety of physical activity courses dealing with sports skills and exercise techniques for all university students. Special
exercise classes are open to students with disabilities.
Programs in Nutritional Science include the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science, the Master of Science degree in
Nutritional Science, the Certificate Program in Sports Nutrition, and the Certificate Program in Alternative Nutrition. These programs
prepare students for careers in nutrition, dietetics, food service administration, food technology, food science, and community
nutrition. In addition, students who complete the Coordinated Dietetics Program are eligible to take the registration exam to become
a registered dietitian. Students can also prepare to study for advanced degrees in nutritional science, food science and technology,
or an allied health profession.
The Faculty
Professors: Dwan M. Bridges, Laura Calderon (Associate Director), Daniel Frankl, Nazareth Khodiguian (Director), Samuel E.
Landsberger, John Orta, Chick F. Tam.
Associate Professors: Andrew Cornwell, Anne Larson, Ray de Leon, Pera Jambazian.
Assistant Professor: Harmit Singh.
Emeriti: Jerry Reed Ball, Mary Conroy, Cameron Scott Deeds, Patricia A. Delaney, Rod A. Faurot, Anita H. Fisher, John W.
Hermann, Jackie L. Hoyt, Melva E. Irvin, Joan D. Johnson, Karen M. Johnson, Mary A. Kramer, Jane Sanford Lewis, Carol G.
McKenzie, Margaret E. McWilliams, Robert A. Miller, Marguerite Mochel, Ron Morris, Reed E. Nilsen, Warren E. Reeves, Pauline E.
Schatz, Mary L. Schreiber, Janet A. Seaman, Burton M. Seidler, Patricia L. Wagner, Beverly Y. Warner, Patricia M. White, William
E. Wilgus, Emil Wroblicky.
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Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise
Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science provides
specific preparation in the exercise sciences as well as a
strong grounding in the biosciences and/or nutritional science.
The degree may lead to graduate study in exercise science or
nutritional science; entrance into professional schools in allied
health professions; and employment in applied exercise
science, kinesiology, or nutrition.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Exercise Science is 180 units, of which 107 are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (107 units)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise
Science include University requirements, General Education
courses, Core and Option courses in the major. Students
choose either: Exercise and Biosciences (Option I) or Exercise
and Nutrition (Option II). The total number of units for the major
(Core and Option) consist of 107 units. In addition to units in
the above categories, students must take additional "free
electives" to complete the total of 180 units required for the
Bachelor of Science degree.
Students must earn minimum C grades in all required major
courses consisting of 82 units in the core and 25 units in the
option selected.
Required Core Courses (82 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (50 units)
PSY 150* Introductory Psychology (4)
SOC 201* Principles of Sociology (4)
BIOL 100A Introductory Biology I (5)
BIOL 100B Introductory Biology II (5)
BIOL 200A* Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
BIOL 200B Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 102 General Chemistry 11 (5)
PHYS 101 General Physics (4)
MATH 102* College Algebra (4)
MATH 103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
*General Education courses.
Upper Division Required Courses (32 units)
KIN 310 Writing Communication in Kinesiology (4)
KIN 335 Anatomical Kinesiology (4)
KIN 340 Applied Biomechanics (5)
KIN 360 Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity
(5)
KIN 460 Principles of Physical Fitness Assessment
(5)
KIN 461 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4)
KIN 465 Principles of Exercise Prescription (5)
Options I and II (25 units)
Select one of the following options and complete the required
and directed elective courses as listed below.
Option I. Exercise and Biosciences (25 units)
This option prepares students for graduate study in exercise
science, entrance into professional schools in allied health
professions, and employment in applied exercise science and
kinesiology.
Lower Division Required Courses (15 units)
BIOL 100C Introductory Biology III (5)
CHEM 103 General Chemistry III (5)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
Directed Upper Division Electives (10 units)
Select ten units from the following:
KIN 436A Principles of Mobility Training (3)
KIN 436B Mobility Training Practicum (2)
KIN 437 Disease and Plasticity in Neuromuscular
Systems (4)
KIN 455 Principles of Clinical Exercise Testing (4)
KIN 456 Sport and Exercise Ergogenic Aids (4)
KIN 485A Practicum in Exercise and Human
Performance (2)
NTRS 430 Sports Nutrition (4)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 435 Neurobiology: Neuroanatomy (4)
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 301B/302A Organic Chemistry/Laboratory (5)
Option II. Exercise and Nutrition (25 units)
This option prepares students for graduate study in exercise
science or nutritional science and employment in applied
exercise science, kinesiology, or nutrition.
Lower Division Required Courses (9 units)
MICR 151 Biology of Microorganisms (4)
CHEM 152 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (5)
Upper Division Required Courses (16 units)
CHEM 353 Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry (5)
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4)
NTRS 417A Advanced Nutrition I (3)
NTRS 430 Sports Nutrition (4)
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Kinesiology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology prepares
students to be physical activity specialists who pursue careers
in fitness, health, and medical settings (e.g. health clubs,
rehabilitative exercise centers); educational settings (e.g.
elementary and secondary schools); and community service
agencies (e.g. YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, neighborhood
recreation centers).
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Kinesiology is 180-181 units, of which 122-124 units
are in the major depending on the option selected. Consult with
an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas
of the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (122-124 units)
A total of 180-181 units are required for the Bachelor of
Science degree in Kinesiology that includes General Education
courses, Kinesiology core courses, and Kinesiology option
courses. The latter two categories constitute the requirements
for the major and consist of a total of 122-124 units. The
Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology has four options:
Exercise and Human Performance (Option I), Rehabilitation
and Therapeutic Exercise (Option II), Community Leadership
(Option III), and Subject Matter Preparation for Single Subject
Teaching Credential (Option IV). Within the Subject Matter
Preparation for Single Subject Teaching Credential Option,
there are three concentrations from which to choose: Physical
Education, Adapted Physical Education, and Dance.
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Students must earn minimum C grades in all required
major courses; i.e. the 77 units in the core, plus the 45-47
units in the chosen option (45 units in option I, 46-47 units in
option II, 46 units in option III, or 45-46 units in option IV).
Required Core for All Options (77 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (39 units)
BIOL 200A* Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
BIOL 200B Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)
ECON/MATH 109* Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics (4)
HS 201 Medical Emergencies Management (3)
KIN 250 Introduction to Kinesiology (4)
KIN 260 Computer Applications in Kinesiology (2)
MATH 102* College Algebra (4)
PHYS 156* Physics for the Twenty-First Century (4)
PSY 150* Introductory Psychology (4)
SOC 201* Principles of Sociology (4)
*General Education Courses.
Upper Division Courses (38 units)
Required Courses (34 units)
KIN 310 Written Communication for Kinesiology (4)
KIN 325 Principles of Physical Fitness (4)
KIN 340 Applied Biomechanics (5)
KIN 360 Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity
(5)
KIN 365 Applied Motor Learning (4)
KIN 370 Psychomotor Development (4)
KIN 375 Historical Analyses of Physical Activity (4)
KIN 425 Dimensions of Kinesiology for Individuals
with Disabilities (4)
Choose one of the following ( 4 units)
KIN 380 Psychological
Analyses of Physical Activity (4)
KIN 385
Sociocultural Analyses of Physical Activity (4)
Options I-IV (45–47 units)
Select one of the following options and complete the required
courses as listed below.
Option I: Exercise and Human Performance (45
units)
This option prepares students for careers in fitness and related
fields. Students acquire skills and knowledge necessary for
employment in health and fitness centers, hospitals, orthopedic
centers, sport medicine clinics, and similar health care
environments.
Required Courses (45 units)
KIN 305 Theory and Analysis of Aquatics (3)
KIN 330 Exercise Psychology (4)
KIN 335 Anatomical Kinesiology (4)
KIN 345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
KIN 455 Principles of Clinical Exercise Testing (4)
KIN 456 Sport and Exercise Ergogenic Aids (4)
KIN 460 Principles of Physical Fitness Assessment
(5)
KIN 461 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4)
KIN 465 Principles of Exercise Prescription (5)
KIN 485B Field Experience in Exercise and Human
Performance (4)
KIN 496 Capstone Seminar in Exercise and Human
Performance (4)
Option II: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise
(46-47 units)
This option prepares students to design, develop and
implement fitness programs that meet the specific needs of two
segments of the general population: 1) people with acute or
chronic physical impairments; and 2) healthy older adults.
Students also gain valuable hands-on experience in
preparation for employment in fitness centers, senior centers,
rehabilitation clinics, and hospitals.
Required Courses (38 units)
Complete all of the following:
KIN 330 Exercise Psychology (4)
KIN 335 Anatomical Kinesiology (4)
KIN 345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
KIN 436A Principles of Mobility Training (3)
KIN 436B Mobility Training Practicum (2)
(must be taken twice for a total of 4 units)
KIN 437 Disease and Plasticity in Neuromuscular
Systems (4)
KIN 438A Principles of Exercise for Older Adults (3)
KIN 438B Field Experience in Exercise for Older Adults
(2) (Must be taken twice for a total of 4 units)
KIN 439 Rehabilitation Exercise Machines (3)
KIN 460 Principles of Physical Fitness Assessment
(5)
Complete one of the following (4-5 units)
KIN 430 Clinical Techniques: Rehabilitation
Modalities (4)
KIN 461 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4)
KIN 465 Principles of Exercise Prescription (5)
Complete one of the following (4 units)
KIN 440 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
PSY 450 Principles of Health Psychology (4)
SOC 425 Medical Sociology (4)
Option III: Community Leadership (46 units)
This option prepares students to develop and lead physical
activity programs in community agencies such as YMCAs,
Boys and Girls Clubs, senior centers, and neighborhood
recreation centers. The focus is on working with the local
agencies and neighborhood residents in joint planning to
develop and maintain physical activity programs that help
people identify and realize their full potential as human beings.
Students who complete this option will also receive a certificate
from the University in Youth Agency Administration.
Required Courses (24 units)
KIN 421 Youth Development and Physical Activity (4)
KIN 422 Community Service Learning and Physical
Activity Programs (4)
SW 370 Field of Social Work (4)
YAA 290 Introduction to Youth Agency Administration
(4)
YAA/ The Third Sector and Non-Profit
POLS 467 Organizations (4)
YAA 490 Volunteer Management and Fund-Raising
(4)
Select one of the following (4 units):
KIN 345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
KIN 440 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
Internship (4 units)
KIN 495 Directed Field Experience in Community
Leadership
(4)
Professional Activity Courses (6 units)
Choose two from the following:
KIN 320A Professional Team Activity #1-
Basketball, Volleyball, Team Handball (3)
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KIN 320B Professional Team Activity #2-
Flag Football, Soccer, Softball (3)
KIN 320C Professional Individual Activity-
Archery, Golf, Track and Field (3)
KIN 320D Professional Racquet Activity-
Badminton, Racquetball, Tennis (3)
KIN 320E Professional Aesthetic Activity
Combatives,
Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics (3)
KIN 320F Professional Adventure Activity-Outdoor
Education, Aquatics, Contemporary
Games (3)
Communications (4 units)
Select one course:
COMM 370 Business and Professional Communications
(4)
COMM 389 Intercultural Communications in the Urban
Environment (4)
COMM 430 Dynamics of Organizational Communications
(4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
SW 372 Social Work Practice I: Communication and
Interviewing Skills (4)
Marketing (4 units)
Select one course:
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
MKT 453 Marketing For Non-Profit Organizations (4)
(Prerequisite: MKT 304)
Option IV: Subject Matter Preparation For Single
Subject Teaching Credential (45-46 units)
This option is designed for individuals interested in teaching
physical activity in schools. There are three concentrations
from which to choose: Physical Education, Adapted Physical
Education, and Dance. Students seeking a teaching credential
should see advisers in the School of Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science or Theater Arts and Dance, and in the
Charter College of Education. Refer to the Charter College
of Education sections of the catalog for regulations governing
all teaching credential programs.
Physical Education Concentration (45 units)
Required Courses
KIN 315 Early Infusion in Physical Education (3)
KIN 319 Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
(4)
KIN 320A Professional Team Activity #1-
Basketball, Volleyball, Team Handball (3)
KIN 320B Professional Team Activity #2-
Flag Football, Soccer, Softball (3)
KIN 320C Professional Individual Activity-
Archery, Golf, Track and Field (3)
KIN 320D Professional Racquet Activity-
Badminton, Racquetball, Tennis (3)
KIN 320E Professional Aesthetic Activity-
Combatives, Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics
(3)
KIN 320F Professional Adventure Activity-Outdoor
Education, Aquatics, Contemporary
Games (3)
KIN 400 Elementary School Physical Education
Program Design (4)
KIN 405 Secondary School Physical Education
Program Design (4)
KIN 415 Assessment of Physical Activity Instruction
(4)
KIN 475A Field Experience in Elementary Physical
Education (2)
KIN 475B Field Experience in Secondary Physical
Education (2)
KIN 490 Capstone Seminar in Physical Education (4)
Adapted Physical Education Concentration (46
units)
This concentration is designed for students interested in
teaching adapted physical education for individuals with
disabilities. Students seeking an Adapted Physical Education
Specialist credential must also obtain a Single Subject
credential in Physical Education, a Multiple Subject credential,
or an equivalent authorization. Students seeking a teaching
credential should see advisers in the School of Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science and in the Charter College of Education.
Refer to the Charter College of Education sections of the
catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
Required Courses (40 units)
KIN 319 Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
(4)
KIN 400 Elementary School Physical Education
Program Design (4)
KIN 405 Secondary School Physical Education
Program Design (4)
KIN 415 Assessment of Physical Activity Instruction
(4)
KIN 428 Psychomotor Assessment for Individuals
With Disabilities (3)
KIN 431 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Physical Activity
Programming and Instruction (3)
KIN 433 High-Incidence Disabilities: Physical Activity
Programming and Instruction (3)
KIN 435 Physical Disabilities and Other Health
Impairments: Physical Activity Programming
and Instruction (3)
KIN 475A Field Experience in Elementary Physical
Education (2)
KIN 475B Field Experience in Secondary Physical
Education (2)
KIN 480A Educational Field Experiences in Adapted
Physical Education (1)
KIN 480B Clinical Field Experiences in Adapted
Physical Education (1,1,1)
KIN 491 Capstone Seminar in Adapted Physical
Education (4)
Selected Electives (6 units)
Select two from the following:
KIN 320A Professional Team Activity #1-
Basketball, Volleyball, Team Handball (3)
KIN 320B Professional Team Activity #2 -
Flag Football, Soccer, Softball (3)
KIN 320C Professional Individual Activity -
Archery, Golf, Track and Field (3)
KIN 320D Professional Racquet Activity -
Badminton, Racquetball, Tennis (3)
KIN 320E Professional Aesthetic Activity-
Combatives, Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics (3)
KIN 320F Professional Adventure Activity - Outdoor
Education, Aquatics, Contemporary Games (3)
Dance Concentration (45 units)
This concentration is designed for students interested in
teaching physical education and dance. Students desiring to
teach dance must obtain a single subject credential in physical
education, or a multiple subject credential. Students seeking a
teaching credential should see advisers in the School of
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science / 469
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, the Department of Theatre
Arts and Dance, and the Charter College of Education. Refer
to the Charter College of Education sections of the catalog
for regulations governing all teaching credential programs.
Lower Division Required Courses (7 units)
DANC 140A Beginning Modern Dance (3)
DANC 272 Choreography I: Improvisation (3)
One unit of elective selected with advisor approval.
Upper Division Required Courses (38 units)
KIN 319 Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
(4)
KIN 320A Professional Team Activity #1 -
Basketball, Volleyball, Team Handball (3)
KIN 400 Elementary School Physical Education
Program Design (4)
KIN 405 Secondary School Physical Education
Program Design (4)
KIN 415 Assessment of Physical Activity Instruction
(4)
KIN 475A Field Experience in Elementary Physical
Education (2)
KIN 475 B Field Experience in Secondary Physical
Education (2)
DANC 372 Choreography II: Dance Composition (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3)
DANC 470 Theory and Analysis of Dance (3)
DANC 483 University Dance Ensemble Tour (3)
DANC 484 Educational Dance Tour (3)
The Credential Program
Refer to the Charter College of Education section of this
catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
Single Subject Credential
The B.S. degree program in Kinesiology Option IV has been
approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing as the
subject matter program designed to qualify students for the
Single Subject credential in Physical Education. Students
should consult credential advisers in the School and the
Charter College of Education.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs in Kinesiology
Master of Science Degree in
Kinesiology
The Master of Science degree in Kinesiology prepares
students to (a) progress in a professional career in exercise
and fitness, rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise, physical
education teaching, or community leadership; and (b) embark
on further graduate study in a doctoral program in Kinesiology
or a related discipline.
Admission to the Program
Graduate degree applicants must meet the University
requirements for admission which include a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution. To be admitted into the
Master of Science degree program in Kinesiology, applicants
must also meet the following:
A. Grade point average of at least 2.75 in last 90 quarter
units (60 semester units) attempted
B. Appropriate undergraduate preparation for desired
specialization within the discipline of Kinesiology
C. Two letters of recommendation
D. Statement of goals for graduate study
E. Submission of GRE general test scores
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units are required for graduation. This includes the
common core (13 units), and an option (32 units). At least 29
units must be at the 500-level, and at least 29 units must be in
Kinesiology. No more than 12 units of KIN 598, Graduate
Directed Study, may be included. To develop the 45-unit
course of study, each student consults with an assigned
graduate adviser who must approve the courses selected.
Approval of the student’s graduate adviser is a specific
prerequisite for enrollment in KIN 599, Thesis or Project, and
students must enroll in a total of 6 units to complete this
course.
Common Core (13 units)
Complete the following:
KIN 503 Applied Statistics in Kinesiology (4)
KIN 504 Research Design in Kinesiology (5)
KIN 507 Cultural Analyses of Sport in the United
States (4)
Options (32 units)
Complete one of the following:
Option I: Exercise Science (32 units)
This Option prepares students for advanced professional
positions in the fitness and rehabilitation exercise industries,
and for advanced doctoral study.
Required Courses (24 units):
KIN 560 Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Human
Performance (4)
KIN 561 Neuromuscular Aspects of Human
Performance (4)
KIN 562 Exercise Interventions in Cardiac
Rehabilitation (4)
KIN 563 Exercise Interventions in Neuromuscular
Rehabilitation (4)
KIN 580 Exercise Psychology (4)
Select one of the following:
KIN 564 Exercise Interventions for Special
Populations (4)
KIN 565 Endocrine Aspects of Human Performance
(4)
Electives (8 units).
KIN 599 can be counted as an elective.
Option II: Physical Education Instruction (32 units)
This Option prepares students for advancement in professional
positions involving teaching physical education in schools and
other community settings, and for advanced doctoral study.
Required Courses (16 units):
KIN 545 Research on Effective Teaching in
Physical Education (4)
KIN 546 Analysis of Physical Education
Programming (4)
KIN 548 Physical Activity Program Leadership (4)
KIN 549 Portraits of Physical Activity Experiences
(4)
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Electives (16 Units)
KIN 599 can be counted as an elective.
Option III: Community Leadership (32 units)
This Option prepares students for advanced professional
positions in physical activity programming for nonprofit,
community, and government agencies; for general leadership
positions in such agencies; and for advanced doctoral study.
Required Courses (16-24 units):
Required for students who did not complete a B.S degree in
Kinesiology at Cal State L.A. with an option in community
leadership (8 units):
KIN 421 Youth Development and Physical Activity
(4)
KIN 422 Community Service Learning and Physical
Activity (4)
Required for All Students (16 units):
KIN 548 Physical Activity Program Leadership (4)
KIN 549 Portraits of Physical Activity Experiences
(4)
KIN 555 Community Development and Physical
Activity Programming (4)
POLS 568 Seminar: Community Development
Administration (4)
Electives (8-16 units)
KIN 599 can be counted as an elective.
Culminating Experience (0 or 6 units)
Students in all Options must complete one of the following:
KIN 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
KIN 599 Thesis or Project (6)
Supplementary Authorization
Holders of a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential
issued by the State of California may add a supplemental
authorization to teach in another discipline by completing
additional course work.
See School credential adviser for requirements for a
supplementary authorization in physical education.
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Credential
The program leading to the Adapted Physical Education
Specialist credential meets the subject matter requirements
and entitles the holder to teach adapted physical education in
California to individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 years
who have exceptional needs. The 36-unit program is based
upon a basic authorization to teach physical education.
Candidates must hold (or concurrently complete) a Single
Subject credential in Physical Education, a Multiple Subject
credential, or an equivalent authorization. They also must
maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average for all courses
required in the program, complete directed teaching, and
receive School recommendation.
Required Courses (36 units)
KIN 425 Dimensions of Kinesiology for Individuals
with Disabilities (4)
KIN 428 Psychomotor Assessment for Individuals
with Disabilities (3)
KIN 431 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Physical
Activity Programming and Instruction (3)
KIN 433 High-Incidence Disabilities: Physical
Activity Programming and Instruction (3)
KIN 435 Physical Disabilities and Other Health
Impairments: Physical Activity
Programming and Instruction (3)
KIN 480A Educational Field Experiences in Adapted
Physical Education (1)
KIN 480B Clinical Field Experiences in Adapted
Physical Education (1,1,1)
(must be taken concurrently with KIN 431,
433, and 435 for a total of 3 units)
KIN 491 Capstone Seminar in Adapted Physical
Education (4)
KIN 535 Organizational Strategies for Adapted
Physical Education (4)
KIN 536 Seminar: Issues in Adapted Physical
Education (4)
EDCI 535 Teaching for Cross Cultural and Global
Awareness (4)
Undergraduate Programs in Nutritional Science
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional
Science
Students must select one of two available options: the
Nutrition Option - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) (which
also prepares students to enter dietetics internships
approved by the American Dietetic Association) or the
Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) Option. Graduates of
the Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) option are fully
eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association
and to take the national examination to become a Registered
Dietitian (R.D.)
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Science degree in Nutritional Science is 180-186 units, of
which 127-136 units are in the major depending on the option
selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and
free electives.
Requirements for the Major (127–136 units)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science
requires a total of 180-186 units. The major requires 41 units
in preparatory courses plus 86-95 units, 62 in the core and
24 or 33 in an option.
A minimum C grade is required in all courses used to meet
major requirements.
Preparatory Courses (41 units)
ANTH 250* Cultural Anthropology (4) or
SOC 201* Principles of Sociology (4)
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 151*, 152 Fundamentals of Chemistry I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 353 Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry (5)
ECON 150* Economics for the Citizen (4)
MICR 151* Introductory Microbiology (4)
PSY 150* Introductory Psychology (4)
*Can also be double counted as General Education courses.
Required Core Courses (62 units)
NTRS 210* Foundations of Food (4)
NTRS 312 * Cultural Cuisine (4)
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4)
NTRS 410 Experimental Foods (4)
NTRS 411 Evaluation of Current Nutritional Concepts
(4)
NTRS 413 Maternal and Child Nutrition (4)
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NTRS 414 AB Institutional Food Service (4, 4)
NTRS 415 AB Medical Nutrition Therapy (4, 4)
NTRS 417 AB Advanced Nutrition I, II (4, 4)
NTRS 417L Nutritional Assessment Laboratory (1)
NTRS 418 Community Nutrition (4)
NTRS 434 Management Principles in Dietetics (5)
NTRS 479 Professional Interactions and Writing Skills
(4)
*Can also be double counted as General Education courses.
Options (24-33 units)
Coordinated Dietetics Program Option (CDP) (33
units)
The Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) option requires a
separate application (available each January 3rd and due
each March 1
st
). This program is designed for persons
seeking both academic course work and supervised practice
required to qualify to take the examination to become a
Registered Dietitian. The four-year curriculum integrates
academic preparation and clinical experience needed by the
generalist in dietetics. Upon passing the national
examination administered under the direction of the ADA,
graduates are recognized as Registered Dietitians (R.D.).
The Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) is currently
granted accreditation status by the Commission on
Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic
Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
60606, (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400. Postbaccalaureate
students enrolled in the graduate program in Nutritional
Science also are eligible to apply for admission to the CDP.
Eligibility
Students who seek preliminary admission to the CDP must
fulfill the following criteria:
• Eligible for admission to Cal State L.A.
• Minimum 2.75 overall grade point average (on a 4.0
scale).
• Minimum 2.75 grade point average in the major, with no
grade lower than C in courses required for membership
in the ADA.
• Students may repeat CDP courses and prerequisite
science courses in which they earned a grade lower
than C only once to meet program admission criteria.
• Students must repeat any nutrition and biochemistry
prerequisite courses they completed more than three
years before beginning the CDP before they may enter
the program.
• Satisfactory health for full participation in the clinical
program. Before they may enter the CDP, students
must complete a physical examination, including
Mantoux skin test or chest x-ray and other laboratory
tests (including proof of immunity to rubella), as
specified in contractual agreements with clinical
facilities.
• Upper division standing and completion of the first two
years of the Nutritional Science major. Because of the
intensity of the CDP, undergraduate students must
complete all lower division general education and
preparatory courses before they may enter the
program.
• Graduate students must have completed all preparatory
courses for program admission. When admitted,
graduate students enter the CDP as first year students
in a two-year program.
• Valid California driver’s license and access to an
automobile, or transportation to clinical facilities.
• Professional liability, health, and automobile insurance.
Final approval for admission to the intensive clinical work in
the senior year (NTRS 419ABC) is contingent upon
recommendation of the CDP Review Board and maintenance
of a minimum 2.75 grade point average.
Required Professional Courses (33 units)
NTRS 315* Communication Skills in Dietetics (3)
NTRS 419 ABC Supervised Practice in Dietetics (8, 8, 8)
NTRS 419S Seminar: Dietetics (2, 2, 2)
* Only CDP students are eligible to take these courses.
Option in Nutrition (Didactic Program) (24 units)
The option in Nutrition leads to careers in businesses and
agencies involved in nutrition-related products and services
and enables students to complete the academic
requirements needed to qualify for a dietetic internship or
supervised practice needed to qualify to take the examination
to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.). The Didactic
Program in Dietetics (DPD) is currently granted initial
accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for
Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120
South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 899-
0040, ext. 5400.
Required Professional Courses (7-8 units)
NTRS 451 Nutrition and Aging (4)
COUN 406 Behavioral Counseling and Self-
Management (4) or
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3)
Supporting Professional Courses (16-17 units)
With approval of adviser, complete 16-17 units of additional
supporting courses to specialize in an area of interest.
Certificate Program: Alternative Nutrition
This program requires 24 units to complete. Courses in this
program may be taken by coordinated dietetics and
nutritional science students to meet this standard. Students
must be in upper division standing. A basic course in human
nutrition (NTRS 250) is prerequisite to all courses. Health
professionals in such disciplines as dietetic technician, health
science, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biology and
chemistry would also find this program useful. Students will
qualify for the award of the Certificate in Alternative Nutrition
upon the successful completion of the required courses with
a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required Courses (16 units)
NTRS 462 Alternative Nutrition (4)
NTRS 463 Functional Foods for Health (4)
NTRS 465 Medicinal Herbs and Nutrition (4)
NTRS 467 Functional Food Design for Health (4)
Electives ( 8 units) Complete 2 courses from following:
NTRS 312 Cultural Cuisine (4)
NTRS 351 Adult Nutrition (4)
NTRS 416 Child Nutrition (4)
NTRS 451 Nutrition & Aging (4)
NTRS 450N Nutrition & Well-Being (4)
Certificate Program: Sports Nutrition
The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science offers this
certificate program in Sports Nutrition to adequately prepare
fitness professionals, coaches, nutritionists, and others to
provide fluid, and nutrient recommendations, as well as an
appropriate exercise prescription to active people.
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The program requires 24-25 units to complete. Courses in
this program may be taken by Kinesiology and Nutritional
Science students in upper division or graduate level standing.
Students in other health related disciplines such as Dietetic
Technician, Nursing, Health Science, Chemistry or Biology
might also find this certificate program useful. Anatomy &
Physiology (BIOL200AB) and Chemistry (Chemistry 151/152)
are prerequisites to this certificate program. NTRS317 is a
prerequisite for all 400/500 NTRS courses in this certificate
program, and KIN 360 is a prerequisite for KIN 456.
Students must be in upper division standing. Students will
qualify for the award of the Certificate in Sports Nutrition
upon the successful completion of the required courses with
a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Requirements for the Certificate (24-25 units)
Required Courses: Nutrition: (11-12 units)
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4)
NTRS 430 Sports Nutrition (4)
NTRS 411
Evaluation of Current Nutrition Concepts (3)
or
NTRS 513 Advanced Problems and Topics in
Nutritional Science (4)
(graduate students only)
Required Courses: Kinesiology: (13 units)
KIN 360 Physiology of Exercise and Physical
Activity
(5)
KIN 325 Principles of Physical Fitness (4)
KIN 456 Sport and Exercise Ergogenic Aids (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs in Nutritional Science
Master of Science Degree in
Nutritional Science
The Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science is an
individualized program designed to develop specialized
professional competence in the selected areas of food
science, dietetics and nutrition, while also providing breadth
in related areas. The program is designed for persons
preparing for positions as public health nutritionists or
supervisors in dietetics and food production and service, or
doctoral study in nutrition and dietetics.
Graduate students seeking to qualify for the Registered
Dietitian examination may complete appropriate course work
and clinical experiences concurrently with requirements for
the master’s degree by also completing courses in the
Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP), or the Didactic
Program in Dietetics (DPD). The CDP requires a separate
application for admission.
Admission to the Program
Graduate degree applicants must meet the university
requirements for admission, which include a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution. To be admitted into the
Master of Science degree program in Nutritional Science,
applicants must also meet the following:
1. Grade point average of at least 2.75 in last 90-quarter units
(60 semester units) attempted.
2. Appropriate undergraduate preparation for desired
specialization within the discipline of nutritional science.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Statement of goals for graduate study.
5. Submission of G.R.E. general test scores.
6. Completion of the following prerequisites:
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 151,152 Fundamentals of Chemistry I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 353 Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry (5)
MICR 151 Introductory Microbiology (4)
NTRS 210 Foundations of Food (4)
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4)
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required 400-level courses (0-20 units)
All of the following courses are required. Students who took
these courses as an undergraduate must select (with the
approval of their adviser) additional 400 or 500-level courses
that contribute to their professional and scholarly objectives.
Students may not enroll in 500-level courses in nutritional
science before completing all of the 400-level courses listed
below.
NTRS 410 Experimental Foods (4)
NTRS 415A,B Medical Nutrition Therapy (4,4)
NTRS 417A,B Advanced Nutrition I, II (4, 4)
NTRS 417L Nutritional Assessment Laboratory (1)
NTRS 419ABC and NTRS 419S may not be included in a student's
course of study for the Master's Degree in Nutritional Science.
Required 500-level courses (8-9 units)
NTRS 511* Research Concepts and Methodology in
Nutritional Science (4) or
KIN 504* Research Design in Kinesiology (5)
NTRS 513 Advanced Problems and Topics in
Nutritional Science (4)
*An upper division statistics course, approved by adviser,
must be completed prior to taking NTRS 511 or KIN 504
Select two or more of the following (8-16 units):
NTRS 521 Advanced Topics in Eating Behaviors (4)
NTRS 523 Advanced Topics in Dietetics Management
(4)
NTRS 525 Advanced Topics in Food Science and
Technology (4)
NTRS 527 Nutritional Epidemiology (4)
Electives (0-29 units)
NTRS 519 Seminar: Special Topics in Food and
Nutritional Science (4)
NTRS 595 Fieldwork in Nutritional Science (2-4)
NTRS 597 Graduate Research (4)
Other courses that contribute to the student’s professional
and scholarly objectives, selected with approval of adviser.
No more than 12 units may be counted in disciplines other
than nutritional science.
Comprehensive Examination, Thesis or Project (0, 6
units)
NTRS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
NTRS 599 Thesis or Project (6)
Students planning to take the comprehensive exam should
enroll in NTRS 596 during the quarter in which they complete
all other course work listed on their course of study.
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List of Courses (KIN) - Undergraduate Level
A student who has completed an intermediate or advanced course may not subsequently receive credit for a lower level course in the
same activity.
Lower Division Courses
101A Aerobics – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
aerobics and cardiovascular development. Skill progression,
conditioning, individual fitness development, and safety are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
101B Weight Training – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
weight training. Skill progression, conditioning, individual
fitness development, and safety are emphasized. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101C Physical Conditioning – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
strength and cardiovascular conditioning. Skill progression,
individual fitness development, and safety are emphasized.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units (Activity 2 hours)
101D Jogging – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
jogging within a context of individual fitness development.
Skill progression, conditioning, and safety are emphasized.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101E Jazz Exercise – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of jazz
exercise and cardiovascular development. Skill progression,
conditioning, individual fitness development, and safety are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
101F Swimming – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
swimming. Skill progression, conditioning, individual fitness
development, and safety are emphasized. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101G Aqua Aerobics – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
water-based aerobics. Skill progression, conditioning,
individual fitness development, and safety are emphasized.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101H Bicycling – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
bicycling. Physical conditioning, road safety, and equipment
maintenance are emphasized. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101R Karate – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills and
strategies of karate. Proper skill development in the areas of
blocking, punching, and kicking forms is emphasized. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101S Jujitsu – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills and
strategies of jujitsu. Proper skill development in the areas of
grappling, throwing, and self-defense are emphasized. May
be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101T Judo – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills and
strategies of Kodokan judo. Proper skill development in the
areas of throwing, grappling, and self-defense are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
101U Self Defense for Women (1)
Fitness and self-defense activities designed to develop skill
and knowledge about street defense for women. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101V Yoga – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the practice of yoga including
body positions, balance, and breathing. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
101W Tai Chi – Beginning (1)
Development of a beginning understanding of Tai Chi Chuan
that involves movement’s forms, and positions that involve
deep tranquil breathing creating a sense of centered well-
being to help reduce stress, increase balance, and relax the
body and mind. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
102F Tennis – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of tennis including skills,
strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102G Badminton – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of badminton including skills,
strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102H Golf – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of golf including skills, strategies,
rules, and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102I Archery – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of archery including skills,
strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102J Racquetball – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of racquetball including skills,
strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102K Skiing – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of skiing including skills,
strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102Q Indoor Soccer – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
indoor soccer. Games and activities are designed to develop
skill, knowledge of rules and background and analysis of
techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
102R Volleyball – Beginning (1)
Exploration and introduction of volleyball including skills,
strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102S Basketball – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of basketball skills, strategies,
rules, and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102T Track and Field Events – Beginning Field (1)
Introduction and exploration of techniques in field events with
regard to skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
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102U Track and Field Events – Beginning Running (1)
Introduction and exploration of techniques in running events
with regard to skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
102V Soccer – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of soccer skills, strategies, rules,
and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102X Baseball – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of baseball skills, strategies,
rules, and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
102Y Softball – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of softball skills, strategies,
rules, and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
103D Gymnastics and Tumbling – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of
tumbling and basic skills on various gymnastics apparatus.
Proper skill progression, conditioning, and safety are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
103E Folk Dance – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of folk dance skills, cultural ties,
and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
103F Social Dance – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of social dance skills, cultural
ties, and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
103G Square and Round Dance – Beginning (1)
Introduction and exploration of square and round dance
skills, cultural ties, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
105 Summer Bridge (1-2)
Varied experiences for introducing Summer Bridge students
to activities presented in the physical education activity
program. Health related fitness level assessed. Activity 2
hours per unit. Graded CR/NC.
110 Intramural Sports (1)
Participation in university intramural sports. Elective credit
only; may be repeated to maximum of 16 units. Activity 2
hours minimum. Graded CR/NC.
150 Fitness and Wellness in Contemporary Society (4)
Understanding self as integrated physiological,
psychological, and sociological being. The impact of
sociocultural experiences and health-related fitness on the
individual, society and the environment is emphasized.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. GE E
154 Special Activities in Physical Education (1)
Varied experiences reflecting current interests of students in
physical education and related experimental areas, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as
subject matter changes. Activity 2 hours.
155 Individual Therapeutic Exercise (1-4)
Prerequisite: Assignment by the University physician or
personal physician. Individual programs of exercise for
students who have a need for special exercise. Suitable for
students with physical limitations or recuperation from
accident or illness. May be repeated for credit as many times
as indicated by the University physician or personal
physician.
201A Aerobics – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate aerobic
exercise techniques. Skill progression, cardiovascular
functioning, individual fitness, and safety are emphasized.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201B Weight Training – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate weight training
techniques. Skills, conditioning, individual fitness
development, and safety are emphasized. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201C Physical Conditioning – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate strength and
cardiovascular conditioning techniques. Skills, individual
fitness development, and safety are emphasized. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201E Jazz Exercise– Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate jazz exercise
techniques. Skills, conditioning, individual fitness
development, and safety are emphasized. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201F Swimming – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate swimming
techniques. Skills, conditioning, individual fitness, and safety
are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
201G Aqua Aerobics – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate aqua aerobics
techniques. Skills, conditioning, individual fitness
development, and safety are emphasized. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201R Karate – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate karate skills.
Blocking, punching, and kicking forms are emphasized. May
be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201V Yoga – Intermediate (1)
Further development of a deeper and expanded study of the
practice of yoga. New positions of balance and pranayama
(the art of yogic breathing) are introduced. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
201W Tai Chi – Intermediate (1)
Development of intermediate understanding of Tai Chi Chuan
involving movements, forms, and body positions
accompanied by deep, tranquil breathing creating a sense of
centered well being. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units. (Activity 2 hours)
202F Tennis – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate tennis
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202G Badminton – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate badminton
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202H Golf - Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate golf techniques.
Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
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202I Archery – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate archery
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202J Racquetball- Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate racquetball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202K Skiing – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate skiing
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202R Volleyball – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate volleyball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202S Basketball – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate basketball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
202T Track and Field Events - Intermediate Field (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate techniques in
field events with regard to skills, strategies, rules, and
analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units. (Activity 2 hours)
202U Track and Field Events - Intermediate Running (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate techniques in
running events with regard to skills, strategies, rules, and
analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units. (Activity 2 hours)
202V Soccer – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate soccer
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. Maybe repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
203D Gymnastics and Tumbling - Intermediate (1)
Exploration of intermediate skills on various gymnastics
apparatus. Students combine basic and intermediate skills to
form routines. The importance of proper skill progression,
conditioning, and safety are emphasized. May be repeated to
a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
203E Folk Dance – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of intermediate folk dance
skills, cultural ties, and analysis of techniques. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
203F Social Dance – Intermediate (1)
Exploration and development of social dance skills, cultural
ties, and analysis of techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
204A Diet and Exercise for Weight Management (1) (also
listed as NTRS 204A)
Evaluation of personal diet and exercise patterns.
Development, implementation, and evaluation of an
individualized diet and exercise plan for weight management.
Brief examination of diet and exercise regimens for purposes
of weight management; importance of combining a healthy
diet and appropriate exercise in daily activities. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
250 Introduction to Kinesiology (4)
Introduction to the discipline of kinesiology; examination of
the study of physical activity from the perspectives of
experience, research, and professional practice.
254L,P Selected Topics in Physical Education (1–3)
Current activities, new and varied, of interest to general
student body, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
260 Computer Applications in Kinesiology (2)
Prerequisite: Completion of the computing basics self-paced
online learning module for KIN Majors. Application of
personal computers in Kinesiology and physical education.
Emphasis on delivery of discipline related content through
available computing technology. Develop familiarity with
current discipline specific software. Lecture 1 hr, laboratory 3
hrs.
Upper Division Courses
Successful completion of UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency
Examination, is prerequisite to enrollment in all upper division
major courses in kinesiology.
301F Swimming – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced swimming
techniques. Skills, conditioning, individual fitness, and safety
are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
301R Karate – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced skills in karate.
Proper skill development in the areas of grappling, throwing,
and self-defense are emphasized. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
301S Jujitsu – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced skills in jujitsu.
Proper skill development in the areas of grappling, throwing,
and self-defense are emphasized. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
301T Judo – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced skills in Kodokan
judo. Proper skill development in the areas of grappling,
throwing, and self-defense are emphasized. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
302F Tennis – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced tennis techniques.
Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
302G Badminton – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced badminton
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
302H Golf – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced golf techniques.
Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
302I Archery – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced archery
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
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302J Racquetball – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced racquetball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
302K Skiing – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced skiing techniques.
Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of techniques are
emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
(Activity 2 hours)
302R Volleyball – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced volleyball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
302S Basketball – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced basketball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
302X Baseball – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced baseball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
302Y Softball – Advanced (1)
Exploration and development of advanced softball
techniques. Skills, strategies, rules, and analysis of
techniques are emphasized. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
304A Lifeguard Training (3)
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 500 yards continuously and
consent of instructor. Follows the American National Red
Cross program for lifeguarding certification. Including the
ability to apply rescue techniques and water front lifeguarding
skills. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours.
304B Competitive Baseball (2)
Introduction to tournament baseball competition.
Development of advanced skills, knowledge of rules, and
officiating competencies needed in tournament-level play.
Participation in tournament play. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units. (Activity 4 hours)
305 Theory and Analysis of Aquatics (3)
Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming skills. Must pass
American Red Cross swim exam. Theory and analysis of
performance techniques, historical knowledge, safety
procedures, and conditioning. Enables students to become
certified in Water Safety Instruction through the American
Red Cross. Lecture 2 hours, demonstration-laboratory 2
hours.
310 Written Communication for Kinesiology (4)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Written
communication skills for the Kinesiology major with emphasis
on techniques of writing formal reports, public relations
information, and essays.
315 Early Infusion in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 250. Practical experiences in a school
setting. Observation and participation under the direction of
a professional at elementary/secondary physical education
program site.
319 Instructional Strategies in Physical Education (4)
Prerequisites: KIN 310 and 315. Effective teaching strategies
in physical education; pedagogical behaviors necessary for
effective instruction on the subject matter. Effective teaching
of physical education in both elementary and secondary
schools.
320A Professional Team Activity #1 - Basketball,
Volleyball, Team Handball (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 310, 315, and 319. Introduction to the
basic team activities of basketball, volleyball and team
handball; teaching methods in school physical education
programs; developing and refining basic skills for
performances; rules, safety and equipment.
320B Professional Team Activity #2 - Flag Football,
Soccer, Softball (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 310, 315, and 319. Introduction to the
basic team activities of flag football, soccer, softball; teaching
methods in school physical education programs; developing
and refining basic skills for performances; rules, safety and
equipment.
320C Professional Individual Activity - Archery, Golf,
Track and Field (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 310, 315, and 319. Introduction to the
basic individual activities of archery, golf and track and field,
teaching methods in school physical education programs;
developing and refining basic skills for performances; rules,
safety and equipment.
320D Professional Racquet Activity - Badminton,
Racquetball, Tennis (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 310, 315, and 319. Introduction to the
basic racquet activities of badminton, racquetball, tennis,
teaching methods in school physical education programs;
developing and refining basic skills for performances; rules,
safety and equipment.
320E Professional Aesthetic Activity - Combatives,
Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 310, 315, and 319. Introduction to basic
aesthetic activities of combatives, dance, and rhythmic
gymnastics; teaching methods in school physical education
programs; developing and refining basic skills for
performances; rules, safety and equipment.
320F Professional Adventure Activity - Outdoor
Education, Aquatics, Contemporary Games (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 310, 315, and 319. Introduction to the
basic outdoor education, aquatics and contemporary games,
teaching methods in school physical education programs;
developing and refining basic skills for performances; rules,
safety and equipment.
325 Principles of Physical Fitness (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200AB. Prerequisite or Corequisite: KIN
310. Designing and conducting cardiovascular, resistance,
and flexibility training programs for lifelong health and fitness.
330 Exercise Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 150. Psychological issues associated with
exercise prescription. Strategies for increasing exercise
adherence.
335 Anatomical Kinesiology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200AB. Structure and function of the
musculoskeletal system in relation to human movement.
Lecture 3 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.
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340 Applied Biomechanics (5)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 102, MATH/ECON 109;
PHYS 156 and BIOL 200B. Prerequisite or Corequisite: KIN
310. Analysis of anatomical and mechanical bases for
efficiency of human movement. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3
hours.
345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Age-related physiological changes
with mature adults, and the impact of physical activity on
physical capacity. Some sections of this course will include
service learning as an option. GE Theme F
360 Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity (5)
Prerequisites: MATH 102, MATH/ECON 109, and BIOL
200B. Prerequisite or Corequisite: KIN 310. Analysis of
physiological bases of effect of movement and stress on
human organism; factors affecting conditioning.
365 Applied Motor Learning (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 102; MATH/ECON 109. Prerequisite or
Corequisite: KIN 310. Theory and research on how
movements are controlled, learned and changed as a result
of practice and/or experience. Synthesis of theory with skill
acquisition is emphasized. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3
hours.
370 Psychomotor Development (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200B; PSY 150; SOC 201. Prerequisite
or Corequisite: KIN 310. Analysis of the development of
human motor skills from infancy to older adulthood.
375 Historical Analyses of Physical Activity (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 250. Prerequisite or Corequisite: KIN 310.
Historical perspective of the development of physical activity
programs; includes information about relevant philosophies in
historical periods covered.
380 Psychological Analyses of Physical Activity (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 150 and SOC 201. Prerequisite or
Corequisite: KIN 310. Discussion of theory-based research in
motivation, arousal, aggression, personality, and audience
effects, as applied to physical activity settings.
385 Sociocultural Analyses of Physical Activity (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 150 and SOC 201. Prerequisite or
Corequisite: KIN 310. Sociocultural analyses of sport,
exercise, and other physical activities; focus on the United
States and Canada.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits
established by School and approval of graduate adviser: KIN
498, 499
400 Elementary School Physical Education Program
Design (4)
Prerequisites: Three courses from KIN 320A-F. Current
elementary curricular and instructional practices, models of
elementary physical education programs; strategies for
effective teaching in a school setting; design and
implementation of appropriate curriculum content.
405 Secondary School Physical Education Program
Design (4)
Prerequisites: KIN 315. Development of meaningful and
effective physical education curricula for middle school and
high school student populations.
415 Assessment of Physical Activity Instruction (4)
Prerequisites: KIN 319. Theoretical understanding of
evaluating and investigating physical education teaching
effectiveness; current educational evaluation trends;
emphasis on current technologies of assessment for physical
education instruction.
420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
Movement experiences related to children’s health and
learning; health promotion and disease prevention through
exercise; fundamental movements; models of elementary
physical education programs; teaching strategies; curriculum
design and lesson planning. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2
hours.
421 Youth Development and Physical Activity (4)
Prerequisite: YAA 290. Knowledge and skills of physical
activity programming to assist underserved youth in the
community.
422 Community Service Learning and Physical Activity
Programs (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 421. Classroom and field-based
experiences for students interested in using physical activity
programs to assist in community development. This course
requires service learning.
425 Dimensions of Kinesiology for Individuals with
Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 250; Prerequisite or Corequisite: KIN 310.
Submission of a Certificate of Clearance to School of
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science for students completing
the Physical Education Single Subject Teaching options and,
Community Leadership option. Conditions requiring special
physical education including: learning disabilities, retardation,
neurological and orthopedic conditions. Lecture 3 hours,
practical teaching in programs for exceptional students 2
hours.
428 Psychomotor Assessment for Individuals With
Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 425. Study of prevalent disabilities, with
implications for evaluation and diagnosis of motor problems
utilizing assessment tools to develop specially designed
instructional programs. Practical experience with
assessment required.
430 Clinical Techniques: Rehabilitation Modalities (4)
Introduction to stretching and massage techniques for use in
exercise therapies for individuals with physical impairments.
431 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Physical Activity
Programming and Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 425. Corequisite: KIN 480B. Etiology,
movement characteristics, learning problems of individuals
with low-incidence disabilities in physical activity, including:
severe/profound mental retardation, visual and hearing
impairments, multiple disabilities, autism and traumatic brain
injury.
433 High-Incidence Disabilities: Physical Activity
Programming and Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 425. Corequisite: KIN 480B. Problems of
pupils with high-incidence disabilities in physical activity
context; implications for physical education program
development.
435 Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments:
Physical Activity Programming and Instruction (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 425. Corequisite: KIN 480B. Study of
prevalent physical disabilities and other health impairments:
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implications for program development, organization,
administration, and evaluation of adapted physical education
students in elementary and secondary schools.
436A Principles of Mobility Training (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200A, BIOL 200B, and concurrent
enrollment in KIN 436B. Introduction to mobility training
techniques such as range of motion, flexibility, manual
resistance exercises, posture, balance and gait training.
436B Mobility Training Practicum (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 436A (or concurrent enrollment in KIN
436A) Application of mobility training to physically impaired
clients. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. Service
learning is required.
437 Disease and Plasticity in Neuromuscular Systems (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Introduction to
neuromuscular diseases and exercise-induced plasticity in
neuromuscular systems.
438A Principles of Exercise for Older Adults (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Analyses of
development and implementation processes of exercise
programs for older adults.
438B Field Experience in Exercise for Older Adults (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 438A (or concurrent enrollment in KIN
438A). Directed practicum in an exercise program for older
adults in a community setting. Regular conferences with
supervisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
Service learning is required.
439 Rehabilitation Exercise Machines (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 340. Practical understanding of the
function, design and selection of exercise machines.
Understanding and addressing the special needs of users
with a disability. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units.
Service learning is required.
440 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise During Aging (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Psychological and
social issues pertinent to exercise and physical activity for
older adults.
441 Gender, Sport, and Culture (4) (also listed as WOMN
441)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Examination of the
gendered nature of sport and physical activity. Analyzes
theoretical and methodological assumptions pertaining to
gender and physical activity/sport contexts. The feminist
critique of socio-cultural sport studies is also considered.
454L,P Special Topics in Physical Education (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Current issues and interests
of students in physical education and related experimental
areas, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated as subject matter changes. Lecture and activity.
455 Principles of Clinical Exercise Testing (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 460. Diagnostic and prognostic aspects of
clinical exercise testing, which provide information that could
not be provided by testing patients at rest. Special
consideration of exercise electrocardiography . Lecture 3
hours; Laboratory 3 hours.
456 Sport and Exercise Ergogenic Aids (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 360. Relevant issues in ergogenic aids and
sport. Pharmacological and hormonal aids; dietary
requirements and issues of individuals who engage in
exercise and sport.
460 Principles of Physical Fitness Assessment (5)
Prerequisite: KIN 360. Physical fitness and performance
assessment techniques employed within the laboratory
environment: electrocardiography, electromyography, closed
and open circuit indirect calorimetry, stress testing,
hydrodensitometry, respirometry and cardiocirculatory.
Lecture 4 hours; Laboratory 3 hours.
461 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 360. Advanced topics in exercise
physiology, including exercise responses in the
neuroendocrine, cardiopulmonary, immune, and skeletal
systems. Topics will also include system-level integration
during exercise, and exercise in stressful environments.
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 3 hours.
465 Principles of Exercise Prescription (5)
Prerequisite: KIN 460. Development and implementation of
exercise prescription for aerobic endurance, anaerobic
endurance, strength, flexibility, and optimal body composition
in apparently healthy, special, and general populations.
Lecture 4 hours; Laboratory 3 hours.
475A Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education
(2)
Prerequisite: KIN 415. Submission of a Certificate of
Clearance to School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science.
Laboratory experience in application of organization and
management techniques related to effective conduct of
physical education. Emphasis on application for elementary
school level physical education class. Laboratory/practicum
6 hours.
475B Field Experience in Secondary Physical
Education (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 415. Submission of a Certificate of
Clearance to School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science.
Laboratory experience in application of organization and
management techniques related to effective conduct of
physical education. Emphasis on application for secondary
school level physical education class. Laboratory/ practicum
6 hours.
480A Educational Field Experiences in Adapted Physical
Education (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Submission of a
Certificate of Clearance to School of Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science. Educational practices in teaching
adapted physical education; processes and application of
methods, materials, and individualized instructional units in
meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities. Course
may be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. Laboratory
hours: 30.
480B Clinical Field Experiences in Adapted Physical
Education (1)
Corequisites: KIN 431, 433 or 435. Prerequisite: Submission
of a Certificate of Clearance to School of Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science. Clinical practice in teaching adapted
physical education; processes and application of methods,
materials, and individualized instructional units in meeting the
needs of individuals with disabilities. Course may be
repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Laboratory hours: 30-90.
485A Practicum in Exercise and Human Performance (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 465. Directed on-campus practicum in a
career related setting. Regular conferences with supervisor.
Total of 100 hours. Graded CR/NC
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485B Field Experience in Exercise and Human
Performance (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Directed practicum in a
career-related role in a community setting. Regular
conferences with supervisor. Total of 200 hours. Graded
CR/NC.
490 Capstone Seminar in Physical Education (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 415. Seminar setting to discuss and
synthesis issues related to physical education teaching;
emphasis on evaluation and application of knowledge gained
throughout the degree program. Service learning required.
491 Capstone Seminar in Adapted Physical Education (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 480B. Seminar approach to examination of
physical activity across the lifespan for individuals with
disabilities, including current topics of interest.
495 Directed Field Experience in Community Leadership
(4)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Student placement to
provide experimental learning in leadership of physical
activity programs under supervision in a community agency
or school setting. May be repeated up to 3 times. Graded
CR/NC
496 Capstone Seminar in Exercise and Human
Performance (4)
Prerequisites: KIN 485B. Integration of concepts of other
courses in both the exercise and human performance option
and the core; provision of a forum for sharing experiences
obtained in the practicum and field experience; preparation
for certifications in exercise science provided by various
professional organizations.
497 Projects (1–3)
498 Cooperative Education - Advanced (2) (see UNIV
498)
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly, and final
report submitted. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (KIN)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by
School and approval of graduate adviser: KIN 498, 499
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to 500-level courses.
503 Applied Statistics in Kinesiology (4)
Prerequisite: Undergraduate introductory course in statistics.
Analysis of variables related to kinesiology, application of
statistical procedures in basic research design.
504 Research Design in Kinesiology (5)
Prerequisites: KIN 503 or consent of instructor;
undergraduate major in Kinesiology or related discipline.
Must be completed within first 12 units of the student's
approved program. Analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of
research studies and investigations in kinesiology.
507 Cultural Analyses of Sport in the United States (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination of research
focused on cultural analyses of sport as a sociolcultural
system with an emphasis on diverse populations. Focuses on
theoretical and conceptual issues in the sociology of sport.
535 Organizational Strategies for Adapted Physical
Education (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 491. Advanced techniques for program,
curriculum development in adapted physical education; effect
of current legislation on roles and responsibilities of adapted
physical educators; design and development of curricular
materials for urban and rural environments.
536 Seminar: Issues in Adapted Physical Education (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 491. Individual survey and analysis of
current issues in administration, supervision, instruction,
curriculum, and assessment in adapted physical education.
545 Research on Effective Teaching in Physical
Education (4)
Methods for research on teaching in physical education;
knowledge of research results related to teaching and
teacher effectiveness; and current trends in research on
effective teaching in physical education.
546 Analysis of Physical Education Programming (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination of scholarly
literature concerning principles of program development and
analysis; consideration of internal and external influences on
program design; comparative analyses of contemporary
school-based program models.
548 Physical Activity Program Leadership (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of research
concerning skills to lead, manage, and assess physical
activity programs: advocacy; staff management, development
and supervision; public relations and marketing; fundraising;
assessing program needs. Service learning required.
549 Portraits of Physical Activity Experiences (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis and critique of
research concerning experiences of physical activity
participants, including children in school and community
settings, and adults across the age span in a variety of
community settings.
554 Selected Topics in Kinesiology (4)
Advanced study of selected contemporary topics in
Kinesiology. May be repeated a maximum of 12 units as
topics change.
555 Community Development and Physical Activity
Programming (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination and analysis
of research on community development utilizing an asset-
based model; application of knowledge to promote physical
activity programs that support building and strengthening
communities.
480 / Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
560 Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Human Performance
(4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. In-depth analysis of
research concerning the functions of cardiovascular and
pulmonary systems during rest, physical performance and
recovery and their adaptation to exercise training. Seminar 3
hours, laboratory 3 hours.
561 Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Performance (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of research
concerning neuromuscular factors involved in human
movement. Special emphasis upon the nervous and
muscular systems related to the expression and
enhancement of muscular strength, endurance and power.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
562 Exercise Interventions in Cardiac Rehabilitation (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of research
concerning development and administration of cardiac
rehabilitation programs with a special emphasis on exercise
testing, prescription, and training of cardiac patients in
outpatient phases.
563 Exercise Interventions in Neuromuscular
Rehabilitation (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination and analysis
of state-of-the-art rehabilitation practices, research
knowledge, and theories for regaining movement after
neuromuscular injuries.
564 Exercise Interventions for Special Populations (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination of research
concerning physiological responses and adaptations to
exercise of special populations. Includes exercise testing and
prescription. Emphasis on exercise limitations and responses
which differ from normal populations.
565 Endocrine Aspects of Human Performance (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200AB and consent of instructor. In-
depth analysis of the normal and abnormal functions of the
endocrine system during rest, physical performance, and
recovery, and the system's adaptation to exercise training.
580 Exercise Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Psychological issues
associated with exercise and physical activity. Analysis and
critique of research and theory relevant to exercise
adherence, motivation, self-efficacy, and attributional style.
Practical applications of theoretical concepts.
581 Sport Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 380 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Theoretical and applied bases of social psychology of sport
and physical activity: motivation, arousal, group processes
related to sport, physical activity, and coaching. Practical
applications of theoretical concepts.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study in Kinesiology (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics; regular conferences
with sponsor. Maybe repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
599 Thesis or Project (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, consent of
student's graduate adviser to act as sponsor. Independent
research resulting in a thesis, or independent project that
applies theoretical knowledge to professional problem
solving. Must be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
Undergraduate Level Courses (NTRS)
Lower Division Courses
204A Diet and Exercise for Weight Management (1) (also
listed as KIN 204A)
Evaluation of personal diet and exercise patterns.
Development, implementation, and evaluation of an
individualized diet and exercise plan for weight management.
Brief examination of diet and exercise regimens for purposes
of weight management; importance of combining a healthy
diet and appropriate exercise in daily activities. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units. (Activity 2 hours)
210 Foundations of Food (4)
Introduction to foods as a profession. Principles and
procedures of food preparation including selection, storage,
food sanitation, product evaluation, and meal management.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 5 hours. CAN FCS 8
250 Human Nutrition (4)
Nutrition and its relation to health, behavior, growth,
development, and aging. No credit towards nutrition majors.
Upper Division Courses
300 Physiological and Nutritional Bases of Wellness (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Block B of the general education
program. Physiological and nutritional bases of health and
wellness; body energy, nutrients, diet modification, weight
control, stress management and healthful lifestyles based on
exercise and nutrition.
311 Science of Nutrition (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 152, NTRS 250. Scientific principles
of human nutrition.
312 Cultural Cuisine (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 210. Cultural food patterns represented
regionally, nationally and internationally; food choices,
typical dishes, menus, nutritional aspects, purchasing,
preparation techniques, equipment, and significance in
cultural settings. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
315 Communication Skills in Dietetics (3)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210, 317; PSY 150; COMM 150;
admission to the Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP).
Basic communication skills needed by dietitian;
sociopsychological aspects of nutritional care in outpatient or
clinical setting. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours.
317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200AB and CHEM 151. Scientific role of
nutrients in the body and in development, growth, and
maturation.
320 Food Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210 and CHEM 353. This course
explores structure and functional properties of food
components and their chemical changes during food
processing and utilization.
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323 Food Analysis (2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 353 and NTRS 210. This course
explores composition and analysis of food components.
Basic laboratory experiments to provide understanding of the
function and interactions of chemical components in food and
an introduction to instrumental analysis.
325 Food Microbiology (5)
Prerequisite: MICR 151. Microbial ecology of foods,
important food borne pathogens and principles of use of
microorganisms in fermentation.
332 Food Law (3)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210 and MICR 151. An introduction to
federal and state regulations that assure safety of food
products in the market.
351 Adult Nutrition (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Nutritional needs and common
diseases afflicting adults; promotion of adult health by
nutritional intervention. GE Theme F
355 Nutrition Computing Skills (3)
Prerequisite: NTRS 317. Identification, implementation, and
evaluation of computerized nutritional analysis procedures;
lectures about computer applications in nutrition and
dietetics, software demonstrations, software reviews, hands-
on practice with state-of-the-art software and computers.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
400 Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s
degree requirements except the following, subject to limits
established by the School and approval of the graduate
adviser: NTRS 419ABC, 419S, 479
403 Environment and Food Customs (4) (Also listed as
GEOG 403)
This course will examine the geographical distribution of
various food cultures as well as the connections between
those food cultures and the physical environments in which
they have developed.
410 Experimental Foods (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210, CHEM 152. Application of
scientific principles to experimental methods in food
preparation and recipe analysis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory
6 hours.
411 Evaluation of Current Nutrition Concepts (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 317. Interpretation of nutrition research
findings and consideration of possible applications for
individuals and population groups.
412 Advanced Foods (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210, 311. Scientific principles and
procedures concerned with food selection and preparation;
experiences designed to broaden background in complex
preparations; recipe analysis and development, and some
analysis of foreign foods. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6
hours.
413 Maternal and Child Nutrition (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 317. Nutritional requirements of
pregnant women and of children; nutrition-related health
considerations.
414AB Institutional Food Service (4, 4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210; 250 or 317; MICR 151.
Experience in organization and management of quantity food
service, including menu writing, quantity food preparation,
equipment selection, and institutional kitchen design.
414A:Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
414B:Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
415AB Medical Nutrition Therapy (4, 4)
Prerequisites: (for 415A) NTRS 210, 417B; (for 415B)
NTRS 415A. Nutritional intervention in disease processes;
special emphasis on interrelationships between
pathophysiology of disease processes and dietary
modifications. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
416 Child Nutrition (4)
Prerequisite: CHDV 200. Nutritional needs of pregnant and
lactating women and of children from conception through
adolescence; strategies for nutrition education in early
childhood.
417A Advanced Nutrition I (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 317, BIOL 200B, CHEM 353, MICR
151. Scientific bases for nutritional needs of humans; factors
involved in meeting such needs in individuals and population
groups; metabolic factors in nutrition.
417B Advanced Nutrition II (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 417A. Scientific bases for nutritional
needs of humans; factors involved in meeting such needs in
individuals and population groups; metabolic factors in
nutrition.
417L Nutritional Assessment Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: NTRS 317, BIOL 200B, CHEM 353, MICR
151, each with a minimum C grade. Laboratory experience
in nutritional assessment using anthropometric, dietary,
biochemical, and clinical tests and criteria.
418 Community Nutrition (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 417B. Community nutrition problems,
agencies, and programs. Service learning course. Lecture 3
hours, activity 2 hours. A total of 40 hours of service learning
required.
419ABC Supervised Practice in Dietetics (8-8-8)
Prerequisites: NTRS 415B, 434, 479; corequisite: NTRS
419S. Intensive learning experiences in food service
administration and nutritional intervention in hospitals, public
health facilities, or other health care facilities. Supervised
experience 24 hours weekly; concurrent weekly professional
colloquium required.
419S Seminar: Dietetics (2)
Prerequisites: NTRS 415B, 434, 479; corequisite: NTRS
419A, 419B, or 419C. Selected professional topics in food
service administration and nutritional care.
421 Sensory Evaluation of Food Products (4)
Prerequisite: PSY150. The senses and their implication in
sensory evaluation of food products.
430 Sports Nutrition (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL200AB or equivalent. Advanced topics in
nutrition as related to athletic performance; current research
on energy nutrient requirements and caloric distribution, fluid
needs, ergogenic aids, supplementation, pre/post event
meals, and biochemical pathways.
431 Quality Assurance of Food Products (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210, CHEM 353 and MATH/ECON 109.
Quality assurance of food production dealing with
management issues and statistical quality control.
434 Management Principles in Dietetics (5)
Prerequisite: NTRS 414AB. Principles of management for
quality food service systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6
hours.
482 / Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
438 Food-Borne Illnesses: Etiology, Prevention and
Control (4) (also listed as HS 438)
Prerequisites: MICR 151 and MICR 201, 202. Food-borne
diseases and their causes, control and prevention.
444 Food Safety Programs (3)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210 and MICR 151. Overviews of food
safety programs focused on HACCP and ServeSafe. It
includes good manufacturing practices and prerequisite
programs in the food industry and food service facilities.
446 Food Product Development (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 210, MICR 151 and CHEM 353. This
course introduces the principles of new product development
and reviews special market segments such as nutraceuticals,
functional foods, biotechnological products and ethnic foods.
450N Nutrition and Well Being (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 165 or CHEM 158. Nutrition in the life
cycle as related to maturation, aging, well being,
emphasizing the individual as an integrated being.
451 Nutrition and Aging (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 165 or CHEM 158. Relationship of
nutrition to aging and diseases common among elderly;
nutritional needs and problems of elderly.
452 Nutrition for Educators (2)
Prerequisite: Admission to teaching credential program.
Role of nutrition in physiologic and cognitive development
and common nutrition problems of school children.
454L,P Selected Topics in Nutritional Science (1–6)
Current topics of special interest in Nutritional Science as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for 16
units of credit as subject matter changes.
458 Physical Aspects of Aging (4) (also listed as KIN 458)
Aging process, fitness, and nutrition; influences on wellness,
life styles, and recuperation; strategies for optimizing physical
quality of life for elderly.
462 Alternative Nutrition (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 250. Nutritional implication of alternative
dietary behavior in health promotion and disease prevention;
incorporation of functional foods, dietary supplements and
medicinal herbs into nutrition as complementary care.
463 Functional Foods for Health (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 250. Use of foods and biological active
ingredients for treatment and prevention of diseases; non-
nutritive and biochemical constituents of foods to protect
human health.
465 Medicinal Herbs and Nutrition (4)
Nutritional implication of medicinal herbs in health promotion
and disease prevention; incorporation of medicinal herbs as
complementary treatment option in dietetics.
467 Functional Food Design for Health (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 250. Physiological and food industry
perspectives of functional food and health promoting food
recipes; biochemical, technological and marketing aspects of
functional foods in health promotion and disease prevention.
471 Professional Writing in Nutritional Science (4)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR), COMM 150, and
a minimum of 20 units in NTRS. Aspects of written
communication specific to nutritional science in education,
community service, and business.
479 Professional Interactions and Writing Skills (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 315, 415B; PSY 150, COMM 150.
Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Role of the
dietitian/nutritionist as an educator on the health care team,
with emphasis on the development of written and oral
communication skills. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
Concurrent weekly professional colloquium required.
495 Field Work in Nutritional Science (2–4)
Prerequisites: Thirty-five NTRS units, of which at least 15
must be upper division; School approval. Supervised
experience utilizing professional preparation in field setting.
Graded CR/NC
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly, and final
report submitted. May be repeated for 12 units of credit.
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Graduate Level Courses (NTRS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
School and approval of the graduate adviser: NTRS 419ABC, 419S, 479 Classified graduate standing is required for admission to
500-level
511 Research Concepts and Methodology in Nutritional
Science (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 410, 415AB, 417ABL, KIN 503 (or
equivalent). Examination of research methodology within
conceptual framework of nutritional science. Utilization of the
tools of research; review and critique of research reports,
development of a research proposal and pilot project. Lecture
3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
513 Advanced Problems and Topics in Nutritional
Science (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 410, 415AB, 417ABL. Contemporary
problems and topics in nutritional science.
519 Seminar: Special Topics in Food and Nutritional
Science (4)
Prerequisites: 8 units of 400 or 500-level courses in nutrition,
food, dietetics. Selected topics in nutrition, food, and
dietetics.
(May be repeated as subject matter changes to maximum of
12 units.)
521 Advanced Topics in Eating Behaviors (4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 417AB. An examination of current
research trends and health problems associated with eating
behaviors such as dieting, disordered eating, compulsive
overeating, restrictive eating and unusual diet practices.
523 Advanced Topics in Dietetic Management (4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 414A, 414B, 434 or equivalent. Topics
in foodservice and dietetic management will be examined,
including trends, regulatory agencies, legislations, current
research and controversies.
525 Advanced Topics in Food Science and Technology
(4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 410. Current developments in food
chemistry, food engineering and physical properties, food
microbiology and safety, and sensory and nutritive qualities
of foods.
527 Nutritional Epidemiology (4)
Prerequisite: Basic statistics course. Critical reading of
nutritional epidemiology research. Basic research methods
will be reviewed, and issues in design, analysis, and
interpretation unique to nutritional epidemiology are
addressed.
530 Research Concepts in Nutritional Science (4)
Prerequisite: A course in statistics. Examination of research
methodology within a conceptual framework of Nutritional
Science, utilization of the tools of research; review and
critique of research reports; development of a research
proposal and a pilot project.
595 Fieldwork in Nutritional Science (2-4)
Prerequisites: School approval; agency/business
acceptance, and 23 units of upper division or graduate level
units. Supervised experience at supervisory level. Four
hours per week required for each unit. May be repeated to a
maximum of 6 units. Combined units of 495, 595, 597, 598,
and 599 may not exceed 15 units. Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1-4)
Prerequisites: NTRS 511, instructor consent to act as
sponsor, School approval of project before registration.
Independent research under faculty guidance. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units; combined 587/598 units
may not exceed 12 units; combined 595, 597, 598, 599 units
may not exceed 15 units. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: NTRS 597, instructor consent to act as sponsor;
School approval of topic prior to registration. Independent
directed study of advanced topics. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units: combined 597 and 598 units may not
exceed 12 units; combined 595, 597, 598, and 599 may not
exceed 15 units.
599 Thesis or Project (1-6)
Prerequisites: NTRS 511 or KIN 504, NTRS 513,
advancement to candidacy, minimum 3.0 GPA, instructor
consent to act as sponsor, School approval of topic before
registration. Independent research resulting in thesis or
project; oral thesis defense required. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units; combined 595, 597, 598, 599 units may
not exceed 15.Graded CR/NC.
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Program in
Latin American Studies
College of Natural and Social Sciences
PROGRAM OFFICE
King Hall B3006
Phone: (323) 343-2180 or 343-2290
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/las/
The Program and Its Mission
Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines subject matter from several academic disciplines to give the
student a broad background encompassing the historical, social, cultural, and geographic aspects of the region and training in the
Spanish language. It offers students interested in Latin America the opportunity to pursue a major in this field of study leading to the
Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. A minor is also available. The undergraduate program is described below, followed by
the Graduate program section.
The Faculty
Program Director: Marjorie Bray
Associate Director: Beth Baker-Cristales.
Instruction for the Latin American Studies program is provided by members of the faculty who are experts on Latin America from
cooperating disciplines in the colleges of Natural and Social Sciences, Arts and Letters, Business and Economics, and the Charter
College of Education, as well as instructors in Latin American Studies.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Latin American
Studies affords the student a wide range of career
opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. The growth of the
Latina/Latino population in the U.S. has produced an
increasing need for trained persons with a knowledge of the
region to work in government, teaching, not-for-profit
organizations, business, and other fields.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Latin American Studies Program is 180 units, of
which 64-80 units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for
the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree
including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts
Degree (64-80 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
LAS 150 Introduction to Latin American Studies (4)
Language Requirement (4-20 units)
SPAN 200ABC Intermediate Spanish (4,4, 4) or
Demonstrated Competency (0)
SPAN 300A Composition and Grammar (4) or
SPAN 315 Spanish-American Civilization (4) or
PORT 100AB Elementary Portuguese (4, 4)
Upper Division Courses (48 units)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
LAS 497A Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin
American Studies (4)
LAS 497B Proseminar: Methodology, Research,
Writing on Selected Topics in Latin
American Studies (4)
Select 20 units from the following:
ANTH 404 Peoples of South America (4)
ANTH 408 Peasant Cultures of Middle America (4)
GEOG 427 Mexico and Central America (4)
GEOG 428 South America (4)
POLS 451 Latin American Politics (4)
PAS/POLS 456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central
America (4)
Select 8 units in History
HIST 459 Sexuality in the Americas (4)
HIST 461 Latin America: Colonial Period (4)
HIST 462 Latin America: 1810–1914 (4)
HIST 463 Latin America: 1914–Present (4)
HIST 464 Central America Since Independence (4)
HIST 465 Brazil (4)
CHS/HIST 466A Colonial Mexico (4)
CHS/HIST 466B Building the Mexican Nation (4)
CHS/HIST 466C The Mexican Revolution and its Legacy (4)
HIST 468 History of Columbia (4)
HIST 469 Indigenous Peoples of Mexico (4)
Select 4 units in Latin American Studies
LAS 335 Race and Culture in the Americas (4)
LAS/PAS 342 Cultural Impact of Development (4)
LAS/PAS/POLS 360 Dynamics of Change in the Developing
World (4)
CHS/LAS 404 The Central American Experience in the US
(4)
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4)
CHS/LAS/RELS 423 Migration, Identity, and Religion (4)
LAS 424 The United States and Latin America (4)
LAS 425 Latin American Responses to Imperialism
and Globalization (4)
LAS 430 Cuba and the World (4)
LAS 450 Special Studies in Latin American Studies (1-
4)
LAS 470 Labor and Social Movements
in the Americas (4)
486 / Latin American Studies
Select 8 units in Elective Courses
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 408
ANTH 404, 408, 428, 429, *454L
ART 446, 447H, *454L, 457H
CHS 311, 400, 406, 420, 430, 444, 446, 468
CHS/HIST 466ABC, 467
ECON 460, 465
GEOG 333, 427, 428, *496, *497
HIST 360, 444AB, *450, *451, 459, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465,
468, 469
LAS 335, 424, 425, 430, 450, 470
LAS/PAS 342
LAS/PAS/POLS 360
LAS/ TVF 434
MUS 358, 458
PAS 423
PAS/POLS 456
PHIL 433
POLS 451, *454
SOC 442
SPAN 300AB, 315, 401, 411, 413, 417, 419, 421, 429,
431, 431, *454, *459, 471, 475, 483, 485
*when topic is Latin America
Minor in Central American Studies
The minor in Central American Studies provides students with
an in-depth and cross-disciplinary exploration of Central
America, its past and present, and its connections to the United
States through globalization and international migration.
A total of 24 units are required. A total of 12 units are
constituted by core requirements and the remainder of the
units is drawn from elective courses.
Requirements for the Minor (24 Units)
Core Requirements (12 Units)
CHS/LAS 255 Diverse Latin American Populations in
Southern California (4)
CHS/LAS 404 The Central American Experience in the U.S.
(4)
HIST 464 Central America Since Independence (4)
Electives (12 Units)
Choose one course from each area listed below
Area 1: Cultural History
ART 447H The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest
(4)
ANTH 408 Peasant Cultures of Middle America (4)
ANTH 429 Maya Civilization (4)
SPAN 471 Spanish-American Literature and Original
Populations (4)
Area 2: Contemporary Realities
CHS 406 Hispanic Communities in U.S. Society (4)
CHS/LAS/RELS 423 Migration, Identity and Religion (4)
CHS 440 Development of Spanish Language in
Southwestern U.S. (4)
CHS 485 Health and Chicano/Latino Families (4)
*CHS 395 or LAS 395 Community Service in Chicano
Studies or Latin American Studies (4)
SPAN 431 Spanish American Testimony (4)
Area 3: Central America Today
GEOG 427 Mexico and Central America (4)
ECON 465 Current Issues in Latin American Economies
(4)
PAS/POLS 456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central
America (4)
LAS 470 Labor and Social Movements in the
Americas (4)
*To, be completed with an organization serving Central American
populations in Southern California.
Minor in Latin American Studies
The minor in Latin American Studies is designed to provide
students not majoring in Latin American Studies with a
concentration of courses that will impart a knowledge of the
field and enhance their career opportunities and general
knowledge in a focused manner. The minor requires a total of
36 units, 16 in required courses and 20 in electives.
Requirements for the Minor (36 units)
Required Courses (16 units)
LAS 150 Introduction to Latin American Studies (4)
LAS 497A Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin
American Studies (4)
LAS 497B Proseminar: Methodology, Research, Writing
on Selected Topics in Latin American
Studies (4)
SPAN 200C** Intermediate Spanish (4)
**Requirement may be met by examination and unit requirement met
with courses selected from elective list.
Electives (20 units)
Select 20 units from the following, with courses from at least
three fields including 4 units in Latin American Studies:
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 408
ANTH 404, 408, 428, 429,*454L
ART 446, 447H, *454L, 457H
CHS 311, 400, 406, 420, 430, 444, 446, 468
CHS/HIST 466 ABC, 467
CHS/LAS 404
CHS/LAS/RELS 423
ECON 460, 465
GEOG 427, 428, 333#, 496*, 497*
HIST 360#, *450, *451, 459, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 468, 469
LAS 335, 424, 425,430, 450, 470, 499
LAS/PAS 342#,
LAS/PAS/POLS 360#
LAS /TVF 434
MUS 358, 458
PAS 423
PAS/POLS 456
PHIL 433
POLS 451, *454
SOC 442
SPAN 300AB, 315, 401, 411, 413, 417, 419, 421, 429, 431,
*454, *459, 471, 475, 483, 485
*when topic is Latin America
#no more than two of these courses
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
A master's degree in Latin American Studies affords students a
wide range of career opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.
Students are able to tailor their programs to fit career interests
and goals. The program provides training and research as well
as opportunity to work with community groups. A master’s
degree prepares students to work in policy-making
management-level positions, to teach in community colleges,
or to pursue Ph.D. study. Opportunities abroad are available to
graduates with a master's degree who are qualified to teach at
the university level in Latin American educational institutions.
Admission to the MA Program
Admission is governed by University requirements for
admission to graduate study. New graduate students must
consult with the Latin American Studies graduate adviser
before registration to evaluate their program prerequisites and
for assistance in planning their program.
Master of Arts Program Requirements
A minimum of 20 units in upper division Latin American content
courses is prerequisite to the program; LAS 497A and 497B
are corequisites. Students who have not met these
requirements through courses taken as an undergraduate must
take courses in two or more departments in postbaccalaureate
standing. In exceptional cases, the Latin American Studies
graduate studies committee may waive a portion of these
prerequisites.
Language Requirement
Before they may be advanced to candidacy, students must
demonstrate written and oral competence in Spanish or
Portuguese by passing a foreign language reading examination
(ML 901) in the language selected, as offered by the
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and with
approval of that department.
Requirements for the Degree (minimum 45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses. The program involves study in seminars and lecture
courses. It offers considerable flexibility for students to pursue
individual interests and particular career goals. Students must
have a minimum of 5 graduate level courses, distributed in at
least 3 fields, chosen from: anthropology, art, business,
economics, education, geography, history, political science,
sociology, and Spanish. Other fields may be included in
consultation with the adviser. The necessary language
proficiency is established by examination. Students have the
option of passing a comprehensive examination or writing a
thesis as the final phase of the degree program. Those who
elect the thesis track work with three members of the faculty in
choosing a thesis topic, developing a research plan and writing
the thesis. To prepare for the comprehensive examination
those who select that option will be given assigned readings to
supplement class work by the examining faculty in each of the
three fields selected. An oral defense of the thesis or
examination completes the degree.
Required Course (4 units)
LAS 508 Seminar: Latin-American Social Systems
(4) or
LAS 590 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Latin American
Studies (4)
Additional Seminars (19–20 units)
Select 500-level courses from the following
(include seminars in at least three disciplines):
*ANTH 501 Seminar: Ethnography (4)
*ANTH 530 Seminar: Social Organization (4)
*ANTH 594 Seminar: Problems in Cultural
Anthropology (4)
*ART 501 Seminar: Art History (4)
*ECON 560 Seminar: Economic Growth
in Underdeveloped Areas (3)
*EDFN 506 Comparative Education (4)
*GEOG 510 Seminar: Physical Geography (4)
*GEOG 520 Seminar: Regional Geography (4)
*GEOG 540 Seminar: Human Geography (4)
HIST 561 Seminar: History of Modern Mexico (4)
HIST 562 Seminar: Latin American History (4)
LAS 508 Seminar: Latin American Social Systems
(4)
LAS 590 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Latin American
Studies (4)
LAS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
*MKT 543 Seminar: International Marketing (3)
MUS 557 Seminar: Afro-Latin Music (4)
MUS 558 Histories and Literature of Afro-Latin Music
(4)
POLS 531 Seminar: Latin American Government (4)
**SOC 514 Seminar: Contemporary Sociological
Theory (4)
SPAN 510 Sociolinguistic Patterns in Spanish (4)
SPAN 545 Seminar: Contemporary Spanish-America
Poetry After Ruben Dario (4)
*SPAN 575 Seminar: Hispanic Language (4)
*SPAN 583 Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Prose (4)
*when emphasis is on Latin America
**Area of emphasis should be applied to Latin America
Electives (21–22 units)
Additional units from among Latin American content courses,
including appropriate departmental 499 and 598 courses,
selected in consultation with the Latin American Studies
graduate adviser.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses listed in the undergraduate major, general
option, may be applied toward master's degree requirements
except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser: LAS 497AB
Comprehensive Examinations or
Thesis (0, 2–9 units)
Students must successfully complete either comprehensive
examinations or a thesis.
Immediately following completion of the comprehensive
examinations or thesis, students must pass an oral
examination conducted by a three-member faculty committee.
Comprehensive Examinations (0 units)
Comprehensive written examinations about Latin America must
be passed successfully in three of the following academic
fields: anthropology, art, comparative education, economics,
geography, history, marketing, political science, or other fields
approved by the graduate committee in Latin American
Studies.
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Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examinations (LAS 596) the quarter they complete all course
work on their program and must comply with college and
program requirements. Students must notify the Coordinator of
Latin American Studies in writing of their intention to take the
examinations.
Thesis (2–9 units)
Instead of the comprehensive examinations, students may
choose to write an interdisciplinary thesis under the guidance
of a three-member faculty committee selected in consultation
with an adviser. Students who make this choice must enroll in
LAS 599, in which a maximum of 9 units may be taken.
List of Courses (LAS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
102 The African Diaspora in the United States (4) (also
listed as PAS 102)
Diversity among the varied people of African descent in the
United States and their relation to the dominant society. GE D
108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4) (also listed as CHS,
AAAS, PAS 108)
This survey course examines comparatively the notions of
"race" and ethnicity, the exploitation based on these statuses,
and the resulting resistance and multi-ethnic social movements
in the U.S. and elsewhere.
150 Introduction to Latin American Studies (4)
A multidisciplinary introduction to the history, peoples, social
structure, and geography of Latin America with emphasis on
the formation of its diverse societies. GE D
255 Diverse Latin American Populations in Southern
California (4) (also listed as CHS 255)
The formation of and differences among the varied Latin
American people in the Southern California region and their
participation in contemporary society. GE D
Upper Division Courses
335 Race and Culture in the Americas (4)
(also listed as CHS 335)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Comparative study of race and ethnicity
as expressed in the arts and culture of Latin America, the
Caribbean and the United States. GE Theme H
342 Cultural Impact of Development (4)
(also listed as PAS 342)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Impact of colonialism, neocolonialism
and globalization on art, literature, music and identity in
developing countries. GE Theme A
360 Dynamics of Change in the Developing World (4)
(also listed as PAS and POLS 360)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Case studies illustrating why the Third
World came into being and how it is changing in the context of
the globalized world economy. GE Theme A
380 Education and Development in the Third Wold (4)
(also listed as PAS and EDFN 380)
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Comparative analysis of the systems of
education in the Third World with particular emphasis on their
educational problems and issues, and their relationship to
economic development and social change.
395 Community Service in Latin American Studies (1-4)
Prerequisites: Approval by departmental faculty adviser,
acceptance by a community agency. Participation as a
volunteer in work of a community agency or activity utilizing
professional and/or vocational skills in service to community.
Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
400-Level Courses
All 400-level courses listed in the undergraduate major, general
option, may be applied toward master's degree requirements except
the following, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser: LAS 497AB.
404 The Central American Experience in the US (4) (also
listed as CHS 404)
Prerequisite: CHS 111 or CHS/LAS 255. Aspects of the Central
American experience in the U. S. with emphasis on the
transnational connections between the countries of origin and
the communities of residence in the U. S.
408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4) (also listed as
AAAS, PAS, CHS 408)
Prerequisite: Any lower division course in AAAS, PAS, CHS or
LAS. The course is a comparative examination of diaspora
among principally Africans, Asians and Latin Americans
emphasizing the conditions of dispersal, the patterns of
settlement, and the formations of global tribes.
423 Migration, Identity, and Religion (4)
(also listed as CHS 423 and RELS 423)
Examines the role of Theology of Liberation and Evangelical
Christianity in the lives of Mexicans and Latin Americans in
their home countries as well as immigrants in the US.
424 The United States and Latin America (4)
Examination and analysis of relations between the U.S. and
Latin American nations; the inter-American system.
425 Latin American Responses to Imperialism and
Globalization (4)
The impact upon Latin America of U.S. world hegemony and
the process of globalization and Latin American response to
these forces. Major international issues confronting Latin
America.
430 Cuba and the World (4)
An overview of Cuban society, politics and popular culture as
well as its situation in the world.
434 Latin American Radio Documentary Production (4)
(also listed as TVF 434)
Recommended prerequisites: TVF 320 or two upper division
Latin American content courses in history, political science, or
Latin American studies. Analysis of political, economic, and
cultural issues in Latin America, utilizing primary sources;
production of research in the form of broadcasting tapes.
Latin American Studies / 489
450 Special Studies in Latin American Studies (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for
specific topic. Selected topics in Latin American Studies differ
each quarter; examined in manner of undergraduate seminar;
individual readings, written/oral reports, discussion.
Repeatable to maximum of 12 units as subject matter changes.
470 Labor and Social Movements in the Americas (4)
A theoretical and historical overview of labor and social
movements in the Americas with an emphasis on 1945 to the
present. Four hours of lecture/discussion; service learning
option.
497A Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin American
Studies (4)
Prerequisites: LAS 150, Satisfactory completion of the
Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Reading
ability in Spanish or Portuguese. Changing perspectives and
varied methodological approaches to Latin America over the
past five decades; selection of research topic; bibliography
preparation.
497B Research and Writing on Selected Latin American
Topics (4)
Prerequisite: LAS 497A. Senior course. Development of
research skills and paper in English on topic selected in LAS
497A.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration,
progress meetings held regularly, and final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (LAS)
All 400-level courses listed in the undergraduate major, general option, may be applied toward master's degree requirements except the following,
subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser: LAS 497AB.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
508 Seminar: Latin American Social Systems (4)
Recommended prerequisites: ANTH 404 or 408, reading
competence in Spanish or Portuguese. Analysis of selected
aspects of contemporary Latin American social systems. May
be repeated for credit.
590 Interdisciplinary Seminar: Latin American
Studies (4)
Prerequisite: LAS 497AB. Interdisciplinary investigation and
discussion of selected Latin American topics. May be repeated
for credit.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1–9)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, approval of
topic prior to registration. Independent research resulting in a
thesis. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded
CR/NC.
Liberal Studies / 491
Department of
Liberal Studies
College of Arts and Letters
PROGRAM OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A405
Phone: (323) 343-4100
Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/libstudies/
Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree grounded in
the social sciences and the humanities. The Liberal Studies major provides an appropriate foundation for professional training in
education, librarianship, law, medicine, various fields of public service, and business and industry. In addition, with careful selection
of electives, students may prepare for graduate study in such areas as education, American studies, art history, communications,
English, cultural studies, history, film and television studies, and the social sciences.
The Faculty
Professor: Steven Swann Jones (Chair).
Associate Professors: D. Robert DeChaine, Alejandra Marchevsky, Patrick Sharp.
Assistant Professors: Victor Viesca, Michael Willard.
In addition, faculty is drawn from cooperating departments.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Liberal Studies offers
four options. Option I, Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and
Society, allows students to acquire an in depth understanding
of how ideology and discourse shape cultural traditions and
social institutions. Students may incorporate preparation for
teaching at the elementary school level into the major by
completing Options II, III, or IV. Option II, is the General
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option for
students who wish to complete their baccalaureate prior to
enrolling in the credential program. Option III, is the Blended
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option for
students who wish to combine their baccalaureate training with
their credential coursework. Option IV, is the Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives
for students who decide to pursue a teaching career after
having completed their general education coursework.
Particular requirements and restrictions apply to candidates for
teaching (Options II-IV). Therefore, early consultation with a
Liberal Studies adviser is essential. Refer to the Charter
College of Education section in the Academic Programs:
College-based and University-wide chapter of this catalog
for regulations governing all teaching credential programs.
Advisement
All students who intend to major in Liberal Studies must attend
a group advisement session or confer with a Liberal Studies
program adviser by the end of the first quarter of residence in
order to establish an official degree program.
A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet
the major requirements for the Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Options (Options II, III, and IV).
Requirements for the Major (68-198 units)
Students in each option must complete 20 units of Liberal
Studies core requirements (including a senior project), as well
as 48 units of additional coursework in one of four options:
• Option I. Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society
• Option II. Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option
• Option Ill. Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option
• Option IV. Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option: Directed Electives
Liberal Studies Core Requirements (20
units)
The Liberal Studies core requirements are designed to provide
the necessary analytical framework, including rhetorical skills,
theoretical concepts, research methods, and techniques of
argumentation, to enable students to master each of the
available options in the liberal studies major. All students in the
major must complete the following core courses:
LBS 234 Multicultural Arts, L. A. (4)
LBS 301 Interdisciplinary Investigation (4)
LBS 360 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Culture and
Society (4)
LBS 489 Senior Project (4)
LBS 490 Proseminar in Liberal Studies (4)
Option Requirements
Students must select one of the following four options to fulfill
the requirements for the major.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Liberal Studies, Option I, Interdisciplinary Studies in
Culture and Society, is 180 units, of which 70 units are in the
major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Option I: Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture
and Society (68 units)
This option offers students the opportunity to pursue an
integrative interdisciplinary course of study that will provide
them with a broad base of knowledge and skills. The
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knowledge and skills developed in this option prepare students
for careers in fields such as education, law, journalism,
publishing, government, business, and non-profit work.
Students in Option I must take a total of 180 units: 72 units of
General Education Requirements, 6 units of University
Requirements, 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements,
48 units in a concentration or two 24 unit depth areas listed
below, and 34 units of free electives. Of the 48 units taken in
the concentration or depth areas, 32 units must be upper
division (300- or 400-level courses).
Concentration or Depth Areas (48 units)
Students in Option I must take 48 units by completing one of
the concentrations listed below (A-B) or two 24-unit depth
areas listed below (1-9). While the depth areas are open to all
Liberal Studies majors, depth areas 3, 4, 5, and 8 have been
designed specifically to meet California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) standards for commonly taught
subjects.
A. Concentration in Science, Technology, and
Medicine Studies (48 units)
Drawing from the traditions of critical science studies
scholarship in a wide variety of disciplines, this concentration
examines the social and cultural dimensions of science and its
technological and medical applications. While deepening
students' knowledge of the sciences, the concentration
explores the social and cultural imperatives that shape science
and its applications. It also studies the influence of the
sciences on social formations and cultural productions. The
concentration is designed for students interested in science-
focused careers in law, journalism, education, publishing,
government, business, and non-profit work. Students interested
in careers in medicine should consult with the health careers
advisement office (King Hall room D1044) to discuss the
recommended courses and preparation appropriate for their
career goals. No more than 12 units can be taken in any one
department.
Interdisciplinary Science Studies: Select two courses from
the following (8 units)
LBS 386 Gender in Science (4)
LBS 420 Science, Culture, and Representation (4)
LBS/AAAS 422 Asian Americans in Science and Literature
(4)
Technology Studies (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
TECH 250 Impact of Technology on the Individual and
Society (4)
TECH/ENGR 383 Ancient and Modern Technology (4)
Medicine Studies (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ANTH 444 Medical Anthropology (4)
GEOG 448 Medical Geography (4)
HIST 458 Sickness and Health in American History (4)
HS 463 International Health (4)
SOC 425 Medical Sociology (4)
History and Religious Studies (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ART/RELS 450 Art, Religion, and Technology (4) f
CHEM 380N/HIST/PHIL 380 Ancient and Modern Science (4)
HIST 350 Evolution and the Modern World (4)
HIST/POLS 358 Environmental Policy and Politics (4)
HIST 401 Science, Religion, and Culture in World
History (4)
Science and Society (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ANTH 361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
ANTH 423 Material Culture (4)
ANTH 450 Culture and Innovation (4)
EDEL 454 The Science, Technology, and Society
Curriculum, K-7 (4)
SOC 432 Science, Technology, and Social Character
(4)
SOC 433 Bioethics and Sociology (4)
Philosophy (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
PHIL 427 Environmental Ethics (4)
PHIL 428 Ethics and Genetics (4)
PHIL 429 Bioethics (4)
PHIL 485 Philosophy of Science (4)
Global environment (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
CE/GEOG 358 Environment, Earth Systems, and
Technology (4)
GEOG 333 Environment and Development in the Third
World (4)
GEOG 341 World Resources and Environmental Issues
(4)
GEOG 415 Perspectives on Environment (4)
HS 370 Environmental Racism (4)
Electives (16 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 16 units of upper-
division coursework from the above courses or from related
courses.
B. Concentration in Women's and Gender
Studies (48 units)
The Women's and Gender Studies Concentration is an
interdisciplinary program of study that takes as its central
object of study gender in culture and society. This
concentration draws from the traditions of feminist scholarship
in a wide variety of disciplines, from the natural and social
sciences through the humanities and arts. Although the field of
women's studies has always looked at the construction of
gender and gendered roles and representations, the use of
"gender studies" makes the focus both general and specific:
students critically analyze gender in the context of class, race,
ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and explore gender as a
category that structures power, as a set of cultural meanings to
be interpreted, and as a set of bodily performances.
Required Courses (8 units)
WOMN 200 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
(4)
WOMN 400 Women's and Gender Studies: Theories and
Methods (4)
Natural Science Perspectives (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
BIOL 388N/PSY 388 Sex and Gender (4)
LBS 386 Gender in Science (4)
Social Science Perspectives (12 units)
Select three courses from the following:
ANTH 338 Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective
(4)
CHS 280 Chicanas and Latinas in Contemporary U. S.
Society (4)
Liberal Studies / 493
CHS 480 Chicana Feminisms and Women's
Movements (4)
CRIM 370 Women and Crime (4)
HIST 357 Gender in History (4)
HIST 450 Special Studies in History (if topic
appropriate: advisor approval required)(4)
HIST 459 Sexuality in the Americas (4)
HIST 485 US Women to 1877 (4)
HIST 486 US Women 1877 to Present (4)
KIN/WOMN 441 Gender, Sport, and Culture (4)
PAS 405 Black Feminism (4)
PAS 406 Black Women Leaders in Thought and
Politics (4 )
PAS 412 Third World Women and Development (4)
POLS 310 Gender, Politics, and Government (4)
PSY 419 Psychology of Sex Roles (4)
RELS 335 Gender in the Diversity of World Religions
(4)
SOC 341 Sociology of Gender Roles (4)
SOC/WOMN 416 Feminist Theories and Contemporary
Society (4)
SOC 441 Theory and Research on Sex Roles (4)
SOC 443 Diversity in Alternative Families (4)
TECH 250 Impact of Technology on the Individual and
Society (4)
(pre-approval of advisor required)
WOMN 203 Gender and Race in the United States (4)
Arts and Humanities Perspectives (12 units)
Select three courses from the following:
COMM 475 Feminism and Communication (4)
COMM 479 Sex Roles in Communication (4)
ENGL 260 Women and Literature (4)
ENGL/TVF 379 Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture (4)
ENGL/COMM 385 Sex and Gender in Language and Literature
(4)
ENGL 453 Modern Women Writers (4)
ENGL 470 American Women Writers (4)
LBS 390 Race, Class, and Gender in the Classroom
(4)
PHIL 327 Philosophy, Gender and Culture (4)
PHIL/WOMN 413 Issues in Feminist Philosophy (4)
WOMN 203 Gender and Race in the United States (4)
WOMN 454 Special Topics in Women's Studies (4)
WOMN 491 Proseminar: Women's Studies (1-4)
WOMN 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Electives (12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 12 units of
coursework from the above courses or from related courses.
Depth Areas
In lieu of a concentration, students may select 24 units in each
of two of the following depth areas to complete the
requirements for Option I. For Option II (listed below) students
select 24 units in one depth area. For Option III (listed below),
students select 20 units in one depth area. For Option IV (listed
below), students select 24 units in one depth area and may
elect to complete 24 units in a second depth area if they pass
the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET).
1. Depth Area in American Studies (20-24 units)
Required courses (12 units)
Interdisciplinary Approaches (4 units)
With major advisor approval select one American studies
course in Liberal Studies
Social Science Perspectives (4 units)
With major advisor approval select one American Studies
course from the following departments:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Anthropology
Chicano/a Studies
Geography History
Latin American Studies
Pan African Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Arts and Humanities Perspectives (4 units)
With major advisor approval select one American studies
course from the following departments:
Art
Communication Studies
English
Music
Philosophy (4)
Theatre Arts and Dance (4)
Electives (8-12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8-12 units in
American studies from the departments listed above or from
related departments. No more than 12 units in the depth area
can be taken in any one department.
2. Depth Area in Cultural Studies (20-24 units)
Required courses (8 units)
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
LBS 460 Cultural Studies: Theories and Methods (4)
Electives (12-16 units)
With major advisor approval select three or four courses in
cultural studies from the following departments. No more than
12 units in the depth area can be taken in any one department.
Asian and Asian American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Chicano/a Studies
Communication Studies
English
Geography History
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies/ Women's and Gender Studies
Music
Pan African Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Theatre Arts and Dance
3. Depth area in Language Arts (20-24 units)
Required courses (12 units)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 340 Writing the Critical Essay (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
Electives (8-12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8-12 units from
upper division language arts courses in English, Philosophy,
Communication Studies, or related departments.
4. Depth area in Mathematics (20-24 units)
Required Courses (16 units)
MATH 102 College Algebra (4)
MATH 103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
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MATH/ECON 109 Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics (4)
MATH 206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
Electives (4-8 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 4-8 units from the
courses below or from related courses.
MATH 310 Introduction to Computer Algebra Systems
(4)
MATH 325 Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
5. Depth area in Natural Science (20-24 units)
Pedagogy: Select one course from the
following (4 units)
EDEL 451 Teaching Science in Elementary School (4)
EDEL 452 Developing Critical Thinking Through
Science, K-7 (4)
EDEL 454 The Science, Technology, and Society
Curriculum, K-7 (4)
NS 461 Topics in Physical Science Content and
Pedagogy (4)
NS 462 Topics in Life Science Content and
Pedagogy (4)
Life Science (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ANTH 361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
BIOL 384N Biology of Human Aging (4)
BIOL 388N/PSY 388 Sex and Gender (4)
HS/NURS 308 Psychophysiology of Substance Abuse and
Violence (4)
HS 370 Environmental Racism (4)
KIN 345 Physiological Effects of Exercise During
Aging (4)
LBS 386 Gender in Science (4)
NTRS 351 Adult Nutrition (4)
NURS/PSY 307 Physiology and Psychology of Violence and
Aggression (4)
NURS 330 Human Reproductive Health (4)
PSY 323 Psychology of Emotion (4)
Physical Science (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
ASTR 360 Ancient and Modern Views of the Universe
(4)
CE 352 Technological Aspects of Urban Environment
(4)
ENGR/TECH 383 Ancient and Modern Technology (4)
GEOG 310 Urban Climatology (4)
GEOG 333 Environment and Development in the Third
World (4)
GEOL 351 Environmental Geology of Developing
Nations (4)
GEOL 357 Urban Geology (4)
Electives (8-12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8-12 units from
the above courses or from related courses.
6. Depth area in race and ethnicity studies (20-
24 units)
Required courses (8 units)
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4)
LBS 410 National Identity, Race, and Popular Culture
(4)
Electives (12-16 units)
With major advisor approval, select three or four courses from
the following. Students can also take upper division courses in
Asian and Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies, and Pan
African Studies. No more than 12 units can be taken in any one
department.
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
ANTH 433 Urban Anthropology (4)
ART 317 Visual Arts in Urban Contexts (4)
CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
DANC 477 Multicultural Approaches to Dance (4)
ECON 350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the
U. S. (4)
ENGL/PAS 377 Literary Explorations of Justice and Racism
(4)
ENGL 476 Ethnic Literature in the U.S. (4)
GEOG 446 U. S. Ethnic Communities (4)
HIST 352 Civil Rights in the United States (4)
HIST 480 Ethnicity and Immigration in American
History (4)
LAS 335 Race and Culture in the Americas (4)
LBS 390 Race, Class, and Gender in the Classroom
(4)
LBS 454 Selected Topics in Liberal Studies (with
advisor approval) (4)
PAS 369 Race, Activism, and Emotions (4)
PHIL 220 Contemporary Moral and Social Issues in a
Multicultural Society (4)
PHIL 323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
POLS 409 Minority Politics in the U. S. (4)
POLS 428 Asia and the Politics of Transnational
Migration (4)
POLS 442 American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights (4)
POLS 458 Politics of Asian-American Immigration (4)
SOC 330 Social Issues in the Urban Setting (4)
SOC 460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
SW 362 From Institutional Racism to Cultural
Competency (4)
TVF 324 Third Cinema/Video (4)
TVF 334 Race, Justice, and Mass Media (4)
WOMN 203 Gender and Race in the United States (4)
7. Depth area in Science, Technology, and
Medicine Studies (20-24 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 20-24 units from
the courses listed above in the concentration in Science,
Technology, and Medicine Studies. No more than 12 units in
the depth area can be taken in any one department.
8. Depth area in Social Science (20-24 units)
Required course; this course should be taken last in the depth
area (4 units)
SOCS 497 Issues in Teaching History-Social Science
(4)
World History (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
AAAS/HIST 418 History of Islamic Central Asia (4)
HIST 311 Classical Civilization and the Modern World
(4)
HIST 410 Ancient Near East: 4000-323 B.C. (4)
HIST 411 History of Ancient Greece (4)
HIST 412A Early Rome, the Republic (4)
HIST 412B The Roman Empire (4)
HIST 413 Greek History: The Alexandrian Age (4)
HIST 414A Traditional Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 419 Classical Age of Islamic Civilization, 600-
1258 (4)
HIST 421 The Early Middle Ages (4)
HIST 422 The Later Middle Ages (4)
HIST 494A Traditional China (4)
Liberal Studies / 495
American History (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
HIST 470 The Colonial Heritage: The United States,
1607-1763 (4)
HIST 471 Era of Revolution: The United States, 1763-
1815 (4)
HIST 472 Democracy, Dissent, and Disunion: The
United States, 1815-1877 (4)
HIST 473 The United States, 1877-1918 (4)
HIST 479 Constitutional History of United States (4)
Geography and Political Science: select one course from the following
(4 units)
AAAS/GEOG 479 Hybrid Urbanism: Urban Transformation of
Central Asia (4)
ECON/POLS 426 International Political Economy (4)
GEOG 370 World Regions (4)
GEOG 421 United States (4)
GEOG 424 South and Southeast Asia (4)
GEOG 425 Japan (4)
GEOG 427 Mexico and Central America (4)
GEOG 428 South America (4)
GEOG 430 China (4)
GEOG 431 California (4)
GEOG 451 Historical Geography of North America (4)
GEOG 478 Middle Eastern Cities (4)
POLS 371 Foundations of American Politics (4)
POLS 372 Foundations of Political Theory (4)
POLS 373 Foundations of Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 374 Foundations of Global Politics (4)
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
POLS 431 Classical Political Theory (4)
POLS 433 Modern Political Theory (4)
POLS 435 American Political Thought (4)
Electives (4-8 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 4-8 units from the
above courses or from related courses.
9. Depth Area in Women's and Gender Studies
(20-24 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 20-24 units from
the courses listed above in the concentration in Women's and
Gender Studies. No more than 12 units in the depth area can
be taken in any one department.
Core Courses for Option II and Option III
(112 Units)
University Requirements (2 units)
UNIV 400 Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) (0
Units)
AL 101 Introduction to Higher Education in Arts and
Letters (2) or
AL 301 Transition to Cal State L.A. for Arts and
Letters Majors (2)
(Note: AL 101 or AL 301 must be completed within the first two
quarters of enrollment.)
Reading, Language and Literature (24 units)
*COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
*ENGL 101 Composition I (4)
ENGL 102 Composition II (4)
ENGL 250 Understanding Literature (4) or
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction To Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
Critical Thinking (4 units)
*COMM 176 Argumentation (4) or
*PHIL 160 Critical Thinking (4) or
*PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4) or
*POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political Communication
(4)
Mathematics (12 units)
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
*MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary
and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
*Basic Subject Courses - all basic subjects must be completed within
the first 45 units counted toward the baccalaureate degree
History and Social Science (20 units)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
HIST 202A United States Civilization (4)
HIST 488 California (4) OR
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
Science (18 units)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
BIOL 181 Life Science Seminar for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary
Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics In Space Science for Elementary
Teachers
(2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary Classroom
(3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
Physical Education and Health (8 units)
KIN 150 Fitness and Wellness in Contemporary
Society (4)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Human Development (12 units)
CHDV 140 Child Development (4)
CHDV/PSY 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4)
CHDV 350 Social and Emotional Development (4) or
SOC 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence
(4)
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option (180 units [68
Units, Plus 112 Common Core units])
This option provides a multiple subject course of study for
those who want to teach in grades K-8. Option II has been
approved by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing (CCTC), and the coursework contained within
this option is designed to give students the multiple subject
preparation called for by the CCTC standards.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 180
units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in
496 / Liberal Studies
accordance with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation program common core requirements (listed
above). In addition, students choosing this option must
complete 20 units of additional General Education
requirements, 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements, 24
units in a depth area, and 4 units of Liberal Studies electives.
Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject
Teaching or Special Education Teaching Credential should
consult the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-Based and University-Wide
chapter for the regulations governing all teacher credential
programs.
Students completing the requirements of the core, the
additional general education requirements listed below, and
Option II will have fulfilled all university and general education
requirements.
Courses for Completion of General Education
Requirements for Option II (20 units)
Block C - Select one course from Block C (No C1) (4)
Block D - Select one course from Block D (No HIST) (4)
Upper Division GE Theme (12)
Diversity Requirement: If not met with the above courses,
select 2 diversity courses from general education program
Liberal Studies Core Courses (20 units)
Students in Option II must complete the 20 units of core
courses listed above under major requirements.
Depth Area (24 units)
Students in Option II must complete 24 units in one of the
depth areas listed above in Option I.
Electives (4 units)
With major advisor approval, students must complete 4 units of
liberal studies electives.
Option III: Blended Elementary Subject
Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198
units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core
units])
The Blended Option combines the undergraduate Liberal
Studies degree with the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching
credential or eligibility for the Education Specialist Internship
Credential. The Blended Option has been approved by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), and
the coursework contained within Option III is designed to give
students the multiple subject preparation called for by the
CCTC standards. This Option is available to students who 1)
Meet the general university requirements for admission as a
first year student or a transfer student; 2) Attain a GPA of at
least 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units of coursework.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 198
units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in
accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Common Core requirements. In addition, students
choosing this option must complete 20 units of Liberal Studies
core requirements (listed above), 20 units in a depth area
(listed under Option I), and 46 units of professional education
courses. Students interested in securing a California Multiple
Subject Teaching or Special Education Internship Credential
should consult the Charter College of Education section in the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter for the regulations governing all teacher credential
programs.
Students completing the requirements of the Elementary
Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Common Core and Option
III will have fulfilled all university and general education
requirements.
Liberal Studies Core Courses (20 units)
Students in Option III must complete the 20 units of core
courses listed above under major requirements.
Depth Area (20 units)
Students must complete 20 units in one of the depth areas
listed above, under Option I.
Required Professional Education Courses
(46 units)
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units is
prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300 or EDSP 300. See
catalog, Multiple Subject Credential, for additional
prerequisites. An overall 3.0 GPA must be attained in all
professional education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in
each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a
multiple subject or special education credential adviser
regarding completion of the degree and other credential
requirements.
Select one of the following emphases:
A. Multiple Subject Emphasis (46 units)
(For a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
Required Prerequisite Courses (2 units)
EDCI 300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the
Urban Educator (2)
Complete the following 34 units:
EDFN 420 Introduction to Foundations of Urban
Learning (2)
(It is recommended that this course be taken during block one)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
(It is recommended that this course be taken prior to Block Three)
Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
EDEL 402 Introduction to Classroom Management/
Assessment/Instructional Design (4)
EDEL 405 Proseminar: Language Development in the
Elementary Classroom (4)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDEL 418 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Science (4)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12 Units)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching
meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
EDEL 403B Directed Teaching (10)
EDEL 403C Reflection, Synthesis, and Assessment of
Directed Teaching (2)
Liberal Studies / 497
B. Education Specialist Emphasis (Eligibility
for a Special Education Internship Credential)
(46 Units)
Completion of this emphasis and passage of the CBEST
qualify students to be eligible for an Internship Credential with
verification of employment from a cooperating school district.
For a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students
must complete the additional credential course work in their
area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities,
moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health impairments
or visual impairments). Students must consult a special
education credential adviser for specific program requirements.
Complete the following:
EDSP 300 Introduction to Special Education (2)
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 409 Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modifications for Individuals with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
EDIT 430 Technology and Information Systems in
Classrooms (4)
EDFN 440 Schooling in a Diverse, Urban Society (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Internship Emphasis Requirement:
Electives (8)
With approval of a credential adviser, complete 8 units of
appropriate course work in area of specialization.
Option IV. Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option: Directed
Electives (180 units, of which 102 units are
in the major)
Option IV prepares prospective teachers for grades K-8. This
option is designed primarily for those who choose to transfer
into an Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
program midway through their college careers. Since passing
the California Subject Examination for teachers (CSET) is a
prerequisite for a teaching credential, students in Option IV are
expected to prepare for and take the three portions of the
CSET at their earliest convenience and report their results to a
Liberal Studies advisor. Based on the CSET results and
students' previous coursework, advisors will recommend
directed elective courses to help students prepare for any
sections of the CSET that have not been passed.
Students who select Option IV must complete the following
coursework for a total of 180 units: 72 units of general
education requirements, 6 units of university requirements (i.e.,
ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to Higher Education or
Transition to Cal State, L.A. course), 20 units of Liberal Studies
core requirements (listed above), 24 units in a selected depth
area (listed under Option I), and 58 units of additional directed
electives, either in one or more depth areas (provided the
CSET has been passed) or from advisor recommended
Elementary Subject Matter courses (if the CSET has not been
passed). In the depth areas and electives, at least 32 units
must be upper division (300- or 400-level courses).
Liberal Studies Core Courses (20 units)
Students in Option IV must complete the 20 units of core
courses listed above under major requirements.
Depth Area (24 units)
Students in Option IV must complete 24 units in one depth
area (selected from those listed above under Option I).
Directed Electives (58 units)
Students in Option IV must complete 58 units of directed
electives. If a student has not passed all sections of the CSET
examination, with advisor approval, these electives must be
selected from the following list of Elementary Subject Matter
courses or from other appropriate courses. If a student has
passed all sections of the CSET examination, then, with
advisor approval, these electives may be taken in one or more
depth areas.
1. Science and Mathematics
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
BIOL 180 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
PSCI 180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers
(3)
PSCI 181 Structure and Properties of Matter for
Elementary Teachers (3)
PSCI 182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary
Teachers (2)
PSCI 183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
2. Reading, Language, and Literature, History and
Social Science
HIST 488 California History (4) or
CHS 443 History of the Chicano People in California
(4)
ENGL 207 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 430 Children's Literature (4)
HIST 110A World Civilization I (4)
HIST 110B World Civilization II (4)
3. Physical Education, Human Development, Visual
and Performing Arts Section
ART 400 Elementary Classroom Visual Arts (3)
MUS 400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary Classroom
(3) or
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
KIN 420 Development of Physical Activity (3)
CHDV 343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4)
HS 457 Health Education for School Teachers (1)
Interdisciplinary Minor
in Comparative Linguistics
This minor is comprised of courses from four departments:
Anthropology, Communication Studies, English and Modern
Languages. The array of courses offers intellectual stimulation
and meets professional demands. Intellectually, the minor
allows students to examine the theories, structures, and
behaviors of multiple languages. Professionally, for students
interested in teaching, the minor provides valuable expertise in
language skills; for those interested in writing career, the minor
provides opportunities to analyze and create discourse.
498 / Liberal Studies
Requirements for the Minor (32 units)
Two (2) courses are required (8 units)
These courses provide a grammatical framework to compare
English language constituents with the language and/or
behavior constituents addressed in other courses.
ENGL 401 English in America
ENGL 405 Modern Grammar
Three (3) courses are to be selected from the
following. (12 units)
These courses address the theoretical or technical aspects of a
particular language or language behavior.
ANTH 471/ENGL 400 Introduction to Linguistics
ANTH 472 Linguistic Analysis
FREN 305 French Phonetics
JAPN 315 Language in Japanese Society
SPAN 305 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
SPAN 400A Spanish Morphology
SPAN 400B Syntax
COMM 450 Communication Theory
COMM 462 Non Verbal Communication
Three (3) courses are to be selected from the
following (12 units)
These courses address language as it relates to other
behaviors, other contexts, or languages.
ANTH 470/ENGL 403 Language and Culture (4)
ANTH 230/ ENGL230 Language and Society (4)
ENGL 301 Introduction to Language (4)
ENGL 402 History of English (4)
FREN 403 Topics in French Applied Linguistics (4)
JAPN 403 Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and
English Structures (4)
JAPN 450 Proseminar in Japanese Linguistics (4)
SPAN 403 Topics in Spanish Applied Linguistics:
Languages in Contrast (4)
SPAN 461 Proseminar in Spanish Linguistics (4)
SPAN 463 Language and Communication Behavior (4)
SPAN 494 Language and Communication Behavior in
Childhood (4)
Note:
With the major department’s approval, courses that satisfy
requirements in this minor may also be used to satisfy major or
general education requirements.
Minor in Science, Technology, and Medicine
Studies
Drawing from the traditions of critical science studies
scholarship in a wide variety of disciplines, this minor examines
the social and cultural dimensions of science and its
technological and medical applications. While deepening
students' knowledge of the sciences, the minor explores the
social and cultural imperatives that shape science and its
applications. The minor also studies the influence of the
sciences on social formations and cultural productions. The
minor is designed for students interested in science-focused
careers in law, journalism, education, publishing, government,
business, and nonprofit work. This minor also incorporates
some of the recommended courses and electives for students
seeking careers in medicine; as such, it provides a useful
supplement for pre-med students pursuing majors in the
natural sciences. Students interested in careers in medicine
should consult with the Health careers advisement office (King
Hall room D 1044) to discuss the recommended courses and
preparation appropriate for their career goals.
Liberal Studies students who take the Option I Concentration in
Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies are ineligible for
the minor. Students from any other major (including Liberal
Studies majors who chose other concentrations, options, or
depth areas) may select this minor in order to deepen their
understanding of science, technology, and medicine. Students
interested in the minor should contact a Liberal Studies
advisor.
Requirements for the Minor (32 units)
Required Course in Interdisciplinary Science Studies (4
units)
LBS 420 Science, Culture, and Representation (4)
Technology Studies: Select one course from the following
(4 units)
TECH 250 Impact of Technology on the Individual and
Society (4)
TECH/ENGR 383 Ancient and Modern Technology (4)
Medicine Studies: Select one course from the following (4
units)
ANTH 444 Medical Anthropology (4)
GEOG 448 Medical Geography (4)
HIST 458 Sickness and Health in American History (4)
HS 463 International health (4)
SOC 425 Medical Sociology (4)
History and Religious Studies: Select one course from the
following (4 units)
ART/RELS 450 Art, Religion, and Technology (4)
CHEM 380N/HIST/PHIL 380 Ancient and Modern Science (4)
HIST 350 Evolution and the Modern World (4)
HIST/POLS 358 Environmental Policy and Politics (4)
HIST 401 Science, Religion, and Culture in World
History (4)
Science and Society: Select one course from the following
(4 units)
ANTH 361 Race, Racism, and Human Variation (4)
ANTH 423 Material Culture (4)
ANTH 450 Culture and Innovation (4)
EDEL 454 The Science, Technology, and Society
Curriculum K-7 (4)
SOC 432 Science, Technology, and Social Character
(4)
SOC 433 Bioethics and Sociology (4)
Philosophy: Select one course from the following (4 units)
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
PHIL 427 Environmental Ethics (4)
PHIL 428 Ethics and Genetics (4)
PHIL 429 Bioethics (4)
PHIL 485 Philosophy of Science (4)
Global Environment: Select one course from the following
(4 units)
CE/GEOG 358 Environment, Earth Systems, and
Technology (4)
GEOG 333 Environment and Development in the Third
World (4)
GEOG 341 World Resources and Environmental Issues
(4)
GEOG 415 Perspectives on Environment (4)
HS 370 Environmental Racism (4)
Electives (4 units)
With advisor approval, students select 4 units of coursework
from the courses listed above.
Liberal Studies / 499
Minor in Women's and Gender Studies
The Women's and Gender Studies minor is a 32-unit
interdisciplinary course of study that takes as its central object
of study gender in culture and society. This minor draws upon
the traditions of feminist scholarship in a wide variety of
disciplines, from the natural and social sciences through the
humanities and arts. Although the field of women's studies has
always looked at the construction of gender and gendered
roles and representations, the use of "gender studies" makes
the focus both general and specific: students critically analyze
gender in the contexts of class, race, ethnicity, and sexual
orientation, and explore gender as an instrument of power, as a
set of cultural meanings to be interpreted, and as a set of
bodily performances.
Liberal Studies students who take the Option I concentration in
Women's and Gender Studies are ineligible for the minor.
Students from any other major (including Liberal Studies
majors who chose other concentrations, depth areas, or
options) may elect to minor in Women's and Gender Studies in
order to understand the ways in which gender affects their
other fields of study. Courses that comprise the minor must be
selected with the approval of a Women's and Gender Studies
adviser.
Requirements for the Minor (32 Units)
Required courses (24 units)
Woman’s and Gender Studies (12 units)
WOMN 200 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
(4)
WOMN 203 Gender and Race in the United States (4)
WOMN 400 Women's and Gender Studies: Theories and
Methods (4)
Natural Science Perspectives (4 units)
Select one course from:
ANTH/PHIL 385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
*BIOL 388N/PSY 388 Sex and Gender (4)
*LBS 386 Gender in Science (4)
Social Science Perspectives (4 units).
Select one course from:
*ANTH 338 Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective
(4)
CHS 280 Chicanas and Latinas in Conte
mporary U.S.
Society (4)
CHS 480 Chicana Feminisms and Women's
Movements (4)
CRIM 370 Women and Crime (4)
*HIST 357 Gender in History (4)
HIST 450 Special Studies in History (if topic
appropriate: advisor approval required)(4)
HIST 459 Sexuality in the Americas (4)
HIST 485 US Women to 1877 (4)
HIST 486 US Women 1877 to Present (4)
KIN/WOMN 441 Gender, Sports, and Culture (4)
PAS 405 Black Feminism (4)
PAS 406 Black Women Leaders in Thought and
Politics (4)
PAS 412 Third World Women and Development (4)
*POLS 310 Gender, Politics, and Government (4)
POLS 442 American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights (4)
PSY 419 Psychology of Sex Roles (4)
*SOC 341 Sociology of Gender Roles (4)
SOC/WOMN 416 Feminist Theories and Contemporary Society
(4)
SOC 441 Theory and Research on Sex Roles (4)
SOC 443 Diversity in Alternative Families (4)
TECH 250 Impact of Technology on the Individual and
Society (4) (pre-approval of advisor required)
Arts and Humanities Perspectives (4 units)
Select one course from:
COMM 475 Feminism and Communication (4)
COMM 479 Sex Roles in Communication (4)
ENGL 260 Women and Literature (4)
*ENGL/TVF 379 Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture (4)
*ENGL/COMM 385 Sex and Gender in Language and
Literature (4)
ENGL 453 Modern Women Writers (4)
ENGL 470 American Women Writers (4)
LBS 390 Race, class, and gender in the classroom (4)
LBS 454 Selected Topics in Liberal Studies (when
relevant subject) (4)
*PHIL 327 Philosophy, Gender, and Culture (4)
PHIL/WOMN 413 Issues in Feminist Philosophy (4)
*RELS 335 Gender in Diversity of World Religions
WOMN 454 Special Topics in Women's Studies (4)
WOMN 491 Proseminar: Women's Studies (1-4)
WOMN 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
*Students who choose these courses (one in each Area) will satisfy
the upper division General Education Theme C, Gender in the
Diversity of Human Experience. These 12 units may be used to
satisfy both general education and Women's and Gender Studies
minor requirements.
Electives (8 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8 units of
coursework from the courses listed above.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser
Courses in Liberal Studies (LBS)
Lower Division Courses
200 Methods and Materials of Library Research (4)
Development of library research skills, survey and analysis of
major categories of research tools, and their application in
various disciplines.
234 Multicultural Arts, L. A. (4)
Cultural, historical, social context for community/ municipal arts
in L.A. (performance, visual, musical, literary). Emphasis on
race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and youth. Attend
performances/museums; discussion with artists/experts. Some
course sections may offer a service learning option. GE C2
Upper Division Courses
301 Interdisciplinary Investigation (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Principles and techniques of
interdisciplinary problem solving, nature and limitations of
knowledge, evaluation of evidence, strategy and methods of
integrating materials drawn from different disciplines. Requires
concurrent enrollment in LBS 302 for Liberal Studies majors.
500 / Liberal Studies
302 Writing the Interdisciplinary Essay (2)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102. Principles and techniques of
interdisciplinary research, critical analysis, and writing.
Requires concurrent enrollment in Liberal Studies 301.
360 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Culture and
Society (4)
Prerequisite: LBS 301 and LBS 302. Examination of
interdisciplinary modes of cultural and social inquiry. Introduces
concepts, theories, and methods of cultural analysis.
Application to historical or contemporary issues and problems
of diversity and everyday life.
386 Gender in Science (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Basic Subjects (Block A) and
at least one course each from Blocks B, C, and D.
Interdisciplinary exploration of scientific conceptions of gender
and the effects of gender ideology on the history of science
from the Scientific Revolution to the present. GE Theme C
390 Race, Class, and Gender in the Classroom (4)
Prerequisites: LBS 301 and LBS 360, or permission from
instructor. Critical examination of the effects of race, ethnicity,
socioeconomic class, and gender as they are experienced in
educational settings. Emphasis on the cultural reproduction of
values in the learning process.
395 Sociocultural Impact of Globalization for the
Developing World (4) (Also listed as COMM 395)
Prerequisite completion of the lower division GE Basic
Subjects, and at least one course each from Blocks B, C, and
D. Critical examination of globalization and its economic,
political, and sociocultural challenges for the developing world.
Emphasis on globalizing institutions, transborder flows,
international communication, social change, and cultural
identity. GE Theme E
410 National Identity, Race, and Popular Culture (4)
Prerequisite: LBS 301. Interdisciplinary focus on the formation
of national identities; examines relationship between race,
national identity and popular culture through fiction, film, music,
consumerism, and cultural institutions such as written media,
schools, and museums.
420 Science, Culture, and Representation (4 )
Prerequisite: LBS 301. Interdisciplary study of how science is
represented in cultural texts--such as literature, film, and TV;
also an emphasis on scientific texts as literature to examine
how culture is embedded in science.
421 Gender, Science, and Representation (4)
Prerequisite: LBS 301. Interdisciplinary explorations of the
relationships between history of gender and development of
scientific knowledge. Topics include biological determinism,
women in the sciences, and cultural representations of gender
in science.
422 Asian Americans in Science and Literature (4)
(also listed as AAAS 422)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, upper division standing.
Interdisciplinary exploration of how Asians have been
represented - and how Asian Americans have represented
themselves - in relation to science and technology.
454 Selected Topics in Liberal Studies (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, and others as needed
for specific topic. Intensive study of selected topic from
interdisciplinary perspective; subjects vary. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
460 Cultural Studies: Theories and Methods (4)
Prerequisite: LBS 360. Theories and methods of Cultural
Studies as an interdisciplinary mode of social inquiry. Overview
of historical, theoretical, and methodological underpinnings.
Exploration of cultural identity, struggle, and representation.
489 Senior Project (4)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the graduation writing
assessment requirement (WPE/GWAR), LBS 360, senior
standing. Advanced principles and techniques of
interdisciplinary research, including research and methodology;
supervised senior project. Requires concurrent enrollment in
LBS 490.
490 Proseminar in Liberal Studies (4)
Advanced interdisciplinary study of structure and practice of
knowledge at key institutional sites such as the family, school,
media, and arts; and government. Requires concurrent
enrollment in LBS 489.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, approval of
coordinator, minimum 2.5 grade point average. Projects must
be approved before registration, progress meetings held
regularly, and final report submitted. May be repeated for
credit.
Courses in Women's and Gender Studies
(WOMN)
Lower Division Course
200 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (4)
Theoretical foundation for the fields of women’s studies and
gender studies; introduction to feminist theories;
interdisciplinary perspectives on gender, sex, and power.
203 Gender and Race in the Unites States (4)
Examines from an interdisciplinary perspective how concepts
of race and gender intersect with each other in lived
experience, and in relation to ethnicity, class, gender, and
sexuality, and how other social categories shape the lives of
women of color in the U.S., including such ethnic groups as
African-American, Asian Americans, Chicanas/Latinas, and
Native-Americans. GE D
Upper Division Courses
400 Women's and Gender Studies: Theories and Methods
(4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, WOMN 200, upper division standing.
Advanced interdisciplinary theories and methods in Women's
and Gender Studies and the history of the field.
413 Issues in Feminist Philosophy (4)
(Also listed as PHIL 413)
Prerequisite: one PHIL course. Central philosophical concepts
and issues investigated from feminist perspectives for
example, topics in epistemology, philosophy of science, ethics,
and personal identity. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units as topics vary.
416 Feminist Theories and Contemporary Society (4) (Also
listed as SOC 416)
Examination of the various feminist theories, all of which focus
on some aspect of gender inequality. Implications of each
theory and their applications to contemporary society are also
discussed.
Liberal Studies / 501
441 Gender, Sports, and Culture (4)
(Also listed as KIN 441)
Examines the gendered nature of sport and physical activity;
analyzes theoretical and methodological assumptions
pertaining to gender and physical activity/sport contexts;
considers the feminist critique of socio-cultural sport studies.
454 Special Topics in Women's Studies (4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Topics of special
interest in women's studies with variable content announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to total of 8 units as
subject matter changes.
491 Proseminar: Women's Studies (1-4)
Prerequisite: WOMN 200. Topics of special interest in
women's studies (variable content announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for total of 4 units.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-8)
Prerequisite: Project selected in conference with
sponsor/instructor before registration, progress meetings held
regularly, and final report submitted. May be repeated to total
of 8 units as subject matter changes.
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Department of
Management
College of Business and Economics
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F717
Phone: (323) 343-2890
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The Department of Management prepares students to lead the businesses and organizations of society. The many aspects of the
field of management are represented by three options for the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, a Minor in
Management, three certificate programs, a Master of Science in Business Administration degree option, and a Master of Science
degree in Health Care Management. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that
enables students to develop interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Mohammad Ala, Blair Berkley, Kwok Keung (Kern) Kwong, Mary Pat McEnrue (Chair), James M. Rosser, John F.
Steiner, Paul V. Washburn.
Associate Professors: Cheng Li, Stephen J. McGuire, Laura L. Whitcomb, Angela Young.
Assistant Professor: Kevin S. Groves, Leslie K. Williams, Ellen A. Drost.
Emeriti: Laird B. Allison, Keith R. Blunt, George Burstein, Peter Hechler, Rauf-Ur R. Khan, Donald G. Malcolm, William C. Waddell.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Options in:
• Human Resources Management
• Management
• Operations Management
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration with the Human Resources,
Management, and Operations Management Options. The
BSBA degree with any of these options requires completion of
72 units in BSBA core courses and 28 units in the option.
Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
(72 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of
Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select on from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for Human Resources
Management (28 units)
The option prepares students for careers in human resources
management in both the public and private sectors. Career
paths include generalist and specialist, positions in human
resources planning, recruitment and selection, compensation
and benefits, job analysis, training and development,
employment and labor relations, and other essential human
resources functions.
Required Courses (20 units)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources Management 4)
MGMT 474 Compensation Management (4)
MGMT 477 Staffing, Recruitment and Selection (4)
MGMT 489 High Performance Management (4)
ECON 472 Labor Relations and Collective
Bargaining (4)
Elective Courses
Select 8 units from the following
MGMT 469, 470, 471, 475, 476
MKT 459
POLS 463
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Option Requirements for Management
(28 units)
This option develops competence in management and
supervisory processes used by executives, supervisors, and
comparable administrative officers in industry, finance,
government, and labor.
Required Courses (16 units)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Operations Management (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MGMT 479 Seminar: Business in Its Social Setting (4)
MGMT 489 High Performance Management (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select three adviser-approved courses from 400-level MGMT
courses and/or FIN 434.
Option Requirements for Operations
Management (28 units)
Operations refer to what an organization does to create value.
This might involve delivering a service or manufacturing a
product. Operations Management addresses the management
of this value-creation process. Strategic issues include process
and technology selection, facility and service design, capacity,
quality, inventory, and work force management. Graduates
pursue careers in a wide range of industries that include
hospitality, health care, government, information services,
banking and manufacturing.
Required Courses (12 units)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Operations
Management (4)
MGMT 464 Production and Inventory Management (4)
MGMT 489 High Performance Management (4)
Electives
Select 16 units from the following:
MGMT 463 Process Design and Improvement (4)
MGMT 465 Purchasing Management (4)
MGMT 466 Managerial Innovation (4)
MGMT 467 Quality Control (4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources Management
(4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
MGMT 488 Managing Service Delivery in a Multicultural
Marketplace (4)
MGMT 490 Service Management (4)
Minor in Management
A minor in management is available for students majoring in
other fields. Twenty units are required. A minimum C (2.0)
grade point average is required on all course work taken to
complete the minor program. Students must complete a
minimum of 12 units in residence at California State University,
Los Angeles. The minor will be noted on the student’s
transcript only if minor requirements are completed by the time
bachelor’s degree requirements are completed.
Requirements for the Minor (20 units)
Required Courses (12 units)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 461 Management Theory and Practice (4)
MGMT 470 Managerial Leadership and Motivation (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units from the following in consultation with major and
minor program advisers:
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources Management 4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
MGMT 489 High Performance Management (4)
MGMT 490 Service Management (4)
Certificate in General Management
(24 units)
The certificate program in General Management is designed to
prepare non-Management option Business Administration
majors and students in other majors for employment in a
general management position and to provide working and
professional people the general management knowledge
necessary for rapid career advancement.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
This certificate program is jointly sponsored by Extended
Education and the Department of Management. Non-
matriculated students (those who are not formally admitted to
the University) are eligible to enroll in the program through
Open University enrollment with the consent of the instructors .
A minimum of 24 units is required: 12 units of required courses
and 12 units of electives. Upon completion of all course
requirements, participants will be awarded a certificate in
General Management, authorized by the Management
Department and, when appropriate, the Division of Extended
Education.
Required Courses (12 units)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 461 Management Theory and Practice (4)
Elective Courses (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following:
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Operations Management (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MGMT 463 Process Design and Improvement (4)
MGMT 465 Purchasing Management (4)
MGMT 467 Quality Control (4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
MGMT 469 Training and Development (4)
MGMT 470 Managerial Leadership and Motivation (4)
MGMT 471 Managing Positive Employment Relations (4)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources Management 4)
MGMT 474 Compensation Management (4)
MGMT 477 Staffing, Recruitment and Selection (4)
MGMT 479 Seminar: Business in Its Social Setting (4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
MGMT 490 Service Management (4)
Certificate in Human Resources
Management (24 units)
The certificate program in Human Resources Management is
designed to prepare non-Management option Business
Administration majors and students in other majors for
employment in human resources management positions and to
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provide working and professional people the human resources
management knowledge necessary for rapid career
advancement.
This certificate program is jointly sponsored by Extended
Education and the Department of Management. Non-
matriculated students (those who are not formally admitted to
the University) are eligible to enroll in the program through
Open University enrollment with the consent of the instructors.
A minimum of 24 units is required: 16 units of required courses
and 8 units of electives. Upon completion of all course
requirements, participants will be awarded a Certificate in
Human Resources Management, authorized by the
Management Department and, when appropriate, the Division
of Extended Education.
Required Course (16 units)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
ECON 472 Labor Relations and Collective
Bargaining (4)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources Management 4)
MGMT 474 Compensation Management (4)
Elective Courses (8 units)
Select 8 units from the following:
MGMT 469 Training and Development4)
MGMT 470 Managerial Leadership and Motivation (4)
MGMT 471 Managing Positive Employment Relations (4)
MGMT 475 Current Topics and Cases in Human
Resources Management (4)
MGMT 476 Employment Interviewing (4)
MGMT 477 Staffing, Recruitment, and Selection (4)
MKT 459 Intercultural Business Communication (4)
Certificate in Operations Management
(24 units)
The certificate program in Operations Management is designed
to prepare non-Management option Business Administration
majors and students in other majors for employment in an
operations management position and to provide working and
professional people the operations management knowledge
necessary for rapid career advancement.
Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information
chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all
certificate programs.
This certificate program is jointly sponsored by Extended
Education and the Department of Management. Non-
matriculated students (those who are not formally admitted to
the University) are eligible to enroll in the program through
Open University enrollment with the consent of the instructors.
A minimum of 24 units in required: 16 units of required
courses and 8 units of electives. Upon completion of all course
requirements, the participant will be awarded a certificate in
Operations Management, authorized by the Management
Department and, when appropriate, the Division of Extended
Education.
Required Courses (16 units)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Operations Management (4)
MGMT 464 Production and Inventory Management (4)
MGMT 467 Quality Control (4)
Elective Courses (8 units)
Select 8 units from Group 1 or
4 units from Group 1 and 4 units from Group 2:
Group 1
MGMT 463 Process Design and Improvement (4)
MGMT 465 Purchasing Management (4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
MGMT 488 Managing Service Delivery in a Multicultural
Marketplace (4)
MGMT 490 Service Management (4)
Group 2
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 461 Management Theory and Practice (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MGMT 470 Managerial Leadership and Motivation (4)
MGMT 473 Strategic Human Resources
Management (4)
506 / Management
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in
Management (45 units)
This is a specialized degree program that permits
concentration and research in one of several options.
Admission to the Program
Students must fulfill University requirements for admission to
graduate study and must submit a separate graduate program
application to the College of Business and Economics. The
college admits applicants based on a comprehensive review of
their prior education, work experience, GMAT scores, and
letters of recommendation. Those without an undergraduate
degree in business are required to complete 24 units of
Foundations of Business courses listed below for admission to
classified graduate standing for the M.S. degree in Business
Administration.
The 24-unit requirement can be met either by completing the
courses listed below or by submitting transcripts demonstrating
that the equivalent subject material has been successfully
completed either at the undergraduate or graduate level. In
addition, competence must be demonstrated in statistics and
the use of computers. The competency requirement can be
met by successfully passing competency exams in each area
of by submitting transcripts showing that the subject matter has
been successfully completed at either the undergraduate or
graduate level.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
In addition to completing the 24-quarter units of acceptable
basic business courses listed above, applicants must have an
approved graduate degree program on file in the College of
Business and Economics Advisement Center.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 41 units in 500-level
courses.
Required Core (16 units)
BUS 501 High Performance Management:
Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership
(4)
BUS 502A Integrative Business Strategy I (4)
BUS 502B Integrative Business Strategy II (2)
BUS 503 Managing Business Processes (6)
Thesis (5 units)
BUS 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
Required Courses for the Management
Option (24units)
Required Courses
Select 20 units from the following:
MGMT 560 Seminar: Strategic Planning (4)
MGMT 572 Seminar: Power and Politics in
Organizations (4)
MGMT 573 Seminar: Human Resources Management
(4)
MGMT 574 Seminar: Managing Employee Motivation
and Work Behavior (4)
MGMT 576 Seminar: Managing Health Care
Organizations (4)
MGMT 577 Seminar: International Business
Management (4)
MGMT 580 Seminar: Operations Management (4)
Electives (4 units)
Select 4 units of 400- or 500-level courses with adviser
approval.
Master of Science Degree in Health Care
Management
The Master of Science degree in Health Care Management
assists people presently or previously employed in health care
settings to develop the necessary managerial skills and
awareness of the most recent innovations in health care
delivery systems to fulfill the responsibilities of management
positions in the industry.
The program’s unique interdisciplinary character permits
students to take courses in many disciplines, including
psychology, nursing, computer information systems, finance,
and labor relations.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
A 2.75 grade point average or better in the last 90 quarter
units.
A résumé that documents a minimum of one year of recent full-
time work experience or equivalent in a health care setting.
Two letters of recommendation from persons who have
supervised the applicant’s work in a health care setting, sent to
Health Care Management Coordinator, Department of
Management, College of Business and Economics.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 32 units in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (28 units)
MGMT 478 Financial Management of Health Care
Institutions (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MGMT 564 Labor Relations Aspects of Health Care
Delivery (2)
MGMT 565 Health Care Marketing Management (4)
MGMT 576 Seminar: Managing Health Care
Organizations (4)
CIS 581 Health Care Information Systems (4)
NURS 562 Human Resource Utilization in Health Care
Organizations (2)
NURS 564 Seminar: Health Care Administration (2)
MGMT 595 Advanced Field Study (2) or
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (2)
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Electives (17 units)
Select 17 units of 400- or 500-level courses with prior adviser
approval.
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examination (BUS 596) the quarter they complete all required
courses and the quarter they complete all work on the program
and must comply with college and departmental regulations.
List of Courses (MGMT) - Undergraduate Level
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-level MGMT courses.
Upper Division Courses
306 Production and Operations Management (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 209 and MATH 102 or 242. Analysis and
applications of concepts and techniques of the quantitative
approach, systems analysis, and operations analysis to
managerial functions, with emphasis on production.
307 Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
Analysis of management process with emphasis on business
environment; interpersonal and intergroup processes and
relationships in organizations.
308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
The business person’s responsibilities and obligations in
contemporary society; principles and problem-solving
techniques related to major social problems confronting
business organizations.
454 Special Topics in Management (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for
specific requirement. In-depth presentation and analysis of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects.
460 Case Studies in Operations Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 306. Case studies used to illustrate
product and process design, technology management, facilities
design, location and layout, capacity and inventory
management, and quality improvement in manufacturing and
service firms.
461 Management Theory and Practice (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 307. Undergraduate seminar covering
development of theory of management through analysis and
integration of fundamental relationships and principles; current
and past practices analyzed in planning, organizing, directing,
and controlling.
462 Comparative Management (4)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Identification and
analysis of management systems in differing national,
functional, or institutional settings; impact of economic, social,
political, and cultural variables on management systems;
universality of management principles.
463 Process Design and Improvement (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 306. Operations Management issues
related to the utilization of physical, human resources,
technological and other interlocking factors in determining and
improving the ways of organizing and doing work in
manufacturing and service companies.
464 Production and Inventory Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 306. Design of information and decision
systems for allocating resources and scheduling activities;
development of conceptual structures guiding integrated
production and inventory systems in manufacturing
environments; introduction of computerized MRP systems.
465 Purchasing Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 306. Analysis and application of
purchasing principles and procedures; organization of
purchasing departments and relation to other departments;
criteria for make-or-buy; supplier selection; quality, value, and
cost analysis; supplier negotiations.
466 Managerial Innovation (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 307. Intensive investigation of managerial
innovation through analysis of cases; determinants, strategies,
and impact of invention, adoption and implementation of new
techniques and approaches in managing organizations.
467 Quality Control (4)
Prerequisite: ECON 309. Control of quality of manufactured
products by statistical methods; control charts for variables,
fraction defective, defects per unit; acceptance sampling;
single, double, and multiple sampling methods; sampling
tables.
468 Small Business Management (4)
Prerequisite: Majority of Business Administration core courses.
Use of case study methods to investigate and analyze
problems related to business; emphasis is placed on service
learning to apply business concepts. This course requires
service learning.
469 Training and Development (4)
Principles, methods, and procedures for orienting, inducting,
developing skill-building programs for training and
educating/developing employees at all levels of business,
governmental, and third sector organizations.
470 Managerial Leadership and Motivation (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 307 or NURS 488. Nature, resources,
strategies, and models of complex organizations; case
analyses of process of managerial leadership, motivation,
interpersonal relationships in work groups; impact on
organizational effectiveness.
471 Managing Positive Employment Relations (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 473. Principles, methods, and processes
for creating and managing positive relationships with individual
employees at all levels of an organization, and with employees
who are members of labor organizations (union or nonunion).
473 Strategic Human Resources Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 307. Principles, methods, and procedures
in management of human resources; development and
objectives of human resources management, planning, legal
compliance, job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and
development, compensation, and employment relations.
474 Compensation Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 473. Theory and practices of wage and
salary administration: job analysis and preparation of job
descriptions, use of job evaluation scales, establishment of pay
systems, performance appraisal, and additional compensation
techniques.
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475 Current Topics and Cases in Human Resources
Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 473. Application of human resources
management to case emphasizing proficiency in analyzing and
managing current issues related to human resources planning,
recruitment, selection, compensation, employment relations,
and other human resources functions.
476 Employment Interviewing (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 473. Principles, methods, and procedures
in effective interviewing and selection of employees; analysis
of the interview process, including issues of validity and
reliability, legal and social constraints, and decision-making.
477 Staffing, Recruitment and Selection (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 473. Principles, methods and procedures
for analyzing the staffing process, including human resources
planning, job analysis, internal and external recruiting,
selection methods, and final selection decisions.
478 Financial Management of Health Care Institutions (4)
Financial management decision-making in health care
institutions with emphasis on techniques of budget
development.
479 Seminar: Business in Its Social Setting (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 308 or graduate standing. Analytical
interdisciplinary investigation of evolution and contemporary
status of business relative to changing dynamic forces: social,
political, legal, and economic.
482 Management and Business Environment in the Asian
Pacific Rim (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 307. Study of 'environment' of Asia
Pacific Rim countries, including business philosophies and
management practices, with a view to function effectively
therein and learn to compete with them.
485 Project Management (4)
Project management theories for planning and controlling
resources to accomplish complex projects; case analyses
from business and nonprofit organizations; exercises with
selected project management software.
488 Managing Service Delivery in a Multicultural
Marketplace (4)
Prerequisites: MGMT 306 and 307. Cultural values, status and
gender influences on the design and delivery of services;
management concepts for design and delivery of services in a
multicultural marketplace.
489 High Performance Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 307. Focus on managerial skills,
performance context conceptual understanding and self-
assessment; in depth skill-learning, analysis, practice, and
application including: creative and critical thinking, managing
conflict, and building effective teams.
490 Service Management (4)
Prerequisites: MGMT 306 and 307. Design and management
issues in high-contact services: process design, capacity and
quality management, and human relations; lectures and
readings cover theoretical material, and case studies provide
applications.
497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Business Administration core
requirements. Integration of business knowledge developed
in core courses; interdisciplinary exposure to complex
executive decisions in business, including global strategy
under conditions of uncertainty.
Graduate Level Courses (MGMT)
Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Graduate Programs Office are required for admission to all
500-level courses.
500 Management (4)
Planning, organizing, leading and coordinating for achieving
organizational goals. ; managing operations and organizational
behavior; techniques for improving decisions, communications
and quality; business responsibilities; ethics. Some sections
may be technologically mediated.
501 Administrative Behavior and Systems
Management (4)
Concepts and cases of managerial action in organizations,
including decision making processes; organizations as open
systems; methods for strategically aligning an organization’s
capabilities, structure, and environment.
554 Special Topics in Management (1- 4)
Current topics of special interest in management, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
560 Seminar: Strategic Planning (4)
Development of comprehensive business strategy and long-
range plans with consideration for the social, economic,
political, and technological environments; current strategic
principles and practices; analysis of planning processes and
systems.
561 Seminar: Organizing (4)
Continued development of a management philosophy;
emphasis upon process of organization, allocation of
responsibility and authority, and formation and behavior of
industrial work groups; critical analysis through case materials.
562 Seminar: Control (4)
Continued development of a management philosophy;
emphasis on procedure analysis automation, operations
research, control of operations, and morale; case materials,
searching analysis of company operations.
564 Labor Relations Aspects of Health Care Delivery (2)
Prerequisite: NURS 562. Formal and informal relationships
between health care facilities management and labor
organizations; development of unions in health care industry;
changing role of management; professional organizations;
collective bargaining.
565 Health Care Marketing Management (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Methods used by health
care providers to forecast needs for specific health services in
their communities; hospital marketing strategies and cases;
special problems and issues in marketing health care services.
571 Seminar: Cases in Managing Health Care Policy (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 501. Cases involving payment systems,
regulation, competition, organizational integration, legal
precedents, legislation, health insurance, prevention,
managing for ethical response.
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572 Seminar: Power and Politics in Organizations (4)
Analysis of power and politics in organizations; sources
determinants, strategies, impact on organizational decision
making and effectiveness; implications for management. Case
material and selected readings.
573 Seminar: Human Resources Management (4)
Selected problem areas focusing on policies, techniques, and
legal and social restrictions in areas of recruitment, selection,
training, compensation, and occupational health and safety.
574 Seminar: Managing Employee Motivation and Work
Behavior (4)
Manager’s function in leading, directing, motivating work
behavior; research of cases of management processes relating
to organizational behavior, growth, effectiveness.
575 Seminar: Managing the Management Career (4)
Cases, principles, and practices for developing individual
career models, directing organizational management resources
and utilization activities, and serving as mentor/coach for
maximum management utilization with organizations.
576 Seminar: Managing Health Care Organizations (4)
Management processes and concepts as applied in health
care organizations; issues in organizing, controlling, and
changing health care services with emphasis on the aging
population, long term and managed care.
577 Seminar: International Business Management (4)
Nature, environment, resources, strategies, and models of
international business organization; analysis of managerial
functions performed by international business managers; case
studies pertaining to management in an international context.
580 Seminar: Operations Management (4)
Continuous measurable improvement techniques in
manufacturing and service organizations. Contemporary topics
and case studies.
588 Seminar: New Venture Management (4)
Assessment of business opportunities and competitive
environments. Issues in designing and building management
systems to produce and deliver a product or service.
Dimensions of launching a business and managing long-term
growth.
590 Seminar: Productivity Management (4)
Prerequisite: MGMT 501. Productivity perspectives,
productivity measurement and evaluation methods, productivity
improvement approaches, designing and executing successful
productivity management program; cases in manufacturing and
services sectors.
594 Policy Integration and Strategy (4)
Prerequisite: Business Administration master’s degree core
requirements. Applying knowledge, theories, and techniques
derived from previous courses, using integrative cases to
formulate policies under conditions of uncertainty. Course
must be taken in final quarter of student’s program.
595 Advanced Field Study (1–6)
Independent, supervised field experience in an applied area of
business or health care management. Weekly tutorial
sessions required for student-teacher synthesis of learning
from course work and field experience. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
Investigation of an approved project leading to a written report;
project selected in conference with seminar professor, and
arrangements made for regular meetings during quarter. May
be repeated for credit.
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Department of
Marketing
College of Business and Economics
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F917
Phone: (323) 343-2960
E-Mail: csankey@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Website: http://cbe.calstatela.edu
The Department of Marketing prepares people for professional careers in the business of promotion and selling. The department
offers both general and specialized degree and certificate programs. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies
Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to
University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Jens D. Biermeier, Richard H. Kao (Chair), Shirley M. Stretch-Stephenson.
Associate Professors: H. Rika Houston, Tyrone Jackson
Assistant Professors: Ik Suk Kim, Freddy S. Lee.
Emeriti: Linda Beamer, James D. Boulgarides, Bernard Codner, William A. Cohen, Moonsong (David) Oh, Marshall E. Reddick, H.
Jean Waldrop.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Options in:
• Marketing Management
• Retailing
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration with the Marketing
Management, and Retailing Options. The BSBA degree with
any of these options requires completion of 72 units in BSBA
core courses and 28 units in the option. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration (72
units)
Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 211 Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ECON 201, 202 Principles of Economics I, II (4, 4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics I (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (44 units)
ACCT 310 Accounting Information for Decision Making
(4)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic
Statistics II (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational
Behavior (4)
MGMT 308 Business Responsibilities in Society (4)
MGMT 497 Capstone: Global Strategic Management (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Select one from the following:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Option Requirements for Marketing
Management (28 units)
The option develops an understanding of marketing
techniques and strategies used to formulate plans and policies
to deal with marketing environmental problems and to
integrate marketing with other business functional areas.
Required Courses (16 units)
MKT 325 High Performance Professional Skills (4)
MKT 342 Consumer Behavior (4)
MKT 442 Marketing Management (4)
MKT 446 Marketing Research (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units with adviser approval
Option Requirements for Retailing
(28 units)
This option prepares students for positions in the retail industry
or to become successful entrepreneurs in their own retail
business.
Required Courses (16 units)
MKT 325 High Performance Professional Skills (4)
MKT 342 Consumer Behavior (4)
MKT 344 Principles of Retailing (4)
MKT 349 Retail Merchandising and Sales
Promotion (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following with adviser approval:
ART 430
MKT 340, 345, 346, 442, 443, 448, 452
512 / Marketing
Certificate Program in Commercial
Transportation
The Department of Marketing, in cooperation with the Office of
Extended Education, offers a credit certificate program in
Commercial Transportation, designed for individuals intending
to pursue a career or enhance their advancement potential in
the field of industrial traffic and transportation or carrier
operation.
A total of 28 units is required. Refer to the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for
general regulations governing all certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (28 units)
Students select seven courses, with approval of a
transportation adviser. Five courses must be about
transportation (the adviser may allow substitution of one or two
GEOG or TECH courses when appropriate); the other two
must be upper division courses in marketing or elsewhere
within the College of Business and Economics.
Certificate Program in Marketing
The Department of Marketing offers a credit certificate in
Marketing designed to prepare students for professional
careers in marketing in both profit and nonprofit organizations.
A total of 24 units is required. Refer to the Undergraduate
Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for
general regulations governing all certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required courses (12 units)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
MKT 341 Salesmanship (4)
MKT 342 Consumer Behavior (4) or
MKT 446 Marketing of Services (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select marketing electives with adviser approval.
Certificate Program in Retail
Professional Development
The Department of Marketing offers a credit certificate in Retail
Professional Development designed to provide the skills
required for executive positions in the retail industry and to
prepare individuals to become successful entrepreneurs in
their own retail business. A total of 24 units is required. Refer
to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter
of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required courses (16 units)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
MKT 342 Consumer Behavior (4)
MKT 344 Principles of Retailing (4)
MKT 349 Retail Merchandising and Sales
Promotion (4)
Electives
Select 8 units from the following:
ART 430
MKT 340, 345, 346, 442, 443, 448, 452
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Business
Administration with Option in Marketing
(45 units)
This is a specialized degree program that permits
concentration and research in one of several options.
Admission to the Program
Students must fulfill University requirements for admission to
graduate study and must submit a separate graduate program
application to the College of Business and Economics. The
college admits applicants based on a comprehensive review of
their prior education, work experience, GMAT scores, and
letters of recommendation. Those without an undergraduate
degree in business are required to complete 24 units of
Foundations of Business courses listed below for admission to
classified graduate standing for the M.S. degree in Business
Administration.
The 24-unit requirement can be met either by completing the
courses listed below or by submitting transcripts demonstrating
that the equivalent subject material has been successfully
completed either at the undergraduate or graduate level. In
addition, competence must be demonstrated in statistics and
the use of computers. The competency requirement can be
met by successfully passing competency exams in each area
of by submitting transcripts showing that the subject matter has
been successfully completed at either the undergraduate or
graduate level.
ACCT 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 500 MBA Economics (4)
ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Business Decision
Making (4)
FIN 500 Business Finance and Law (4)
MGMT 500 Management (4)
MKT 500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
In addition to completing the 24-quarter units of acceptable
basic business courses listed above, applicants must have an
approved graduate degree program on file in the College of
Business and Economics Advisement Center.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 41 units in 500-level
courses.
Required Core (16 units)
BUS 501 High Performance Management:
Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership (4)
BUS 502A Integrative Business Strategy I (4)
BUS 502B Integrative Business Strategy II (2)
BUS 503 Managing Business Processes (6)
Marketing / 513
Thesis (5 units)
BUS 599AB Thesis (2, 3)
Marketing Option (24 units)
Required Courses (4 units)
MKT 542 and 598 Seminar: Marketing Management
(3 and 1)
Electives (20 units)
Select 20 units from the following with adviser approval.
MKT 540 and 598 Seminar: Marketing Communication
(3 and 1)
MKT 543 and 598 Seminar: International Marketing
(3 and 1)
MKT 544 and 598 Seminar: Consumer Behavior (3 and 1)
MKT 545 Seminar: New Venture Marketing (4)
MKT 546 and 598 Seminar: Marketing Research (3 and 1)
MKT 547 Seminar: Retail Management (4)
List of Courses (MKT) - Undergraduate Level
Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400-level MKT courses
Upper Division Courses
304 Principles of Marketing (4)
Product planning, pricing, distribution, and promotion of goods
and services; market research, consumer behavior,
international business, and the industrial market.
325 High Performance Professional Skills (4)
Prerequisites: BUS 305 and MKT 304. Skills, performance
context, conceptual understanding, self assessment, analysis,
and application in negotiation, creativity, critical thinking,
diversity management, and team-building in marketing,
international business, retailing and entrepreneurship.
340 Principles of Advertising (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Marketing and economic functions of
advertising; survey of roles played by clients, agencies,
advertising departments, media, and auxiliary organizations in
field.
341 Salesmanship (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Fundamentals of selling and sales
management; concentration on sales techniques with student
presentations of critiques and analyses; procedures for
selection, training, compensation, and supervision of sales
personnel.
342 Consumer Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Reactions of consumer to promotional
activities of retailers; concepts of consumer strategy and
tactics; importance of product image, brand, package
influence, and store image in influencing consumer purchases.
344 Principles of Retailing (4)
Structure of retailing industry; retailing trends; retail store
organization; understanding retail consumers; store location,
design, and layout; basic fundamentals of operating a retail
business; retail controls and evaluation.
345 Marketing Channels (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Marketing channels, their
development, structure, and operation; transactional and
physical distribution by manufacturers, wholesalers, and
retailers as parts of total marketing system.
346 Marketing of Services (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Marketing of services including
promotion and pricing practices and strategies; practices of
franchising and specific services sectors.
349 Retail Merchandising and Sales Promotion (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Analysis of merchandising and sales
promotion functions performed by retailers; covers market
segmentation, merchandising policies, budgeting, buying,
inventory management, and pricing; emphasis on retail
promotional planning, implementation, and evaluation.
350 Introduction to Transportation (4)
Importance of water, railway, highway, air, and pipeline
transport modes in modern economy; carrier management,
government participation, and use of energy in transportation
systems.
352 World Air Transportation (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Role of domestic, international, and
foreign airlines in moving people and goods; history,
operations, and marketing; students analyze airline case
studies and related materials concerned with identifying and
satisfying air travel market.
358 International Business (4)
Business conducted within a world environment; transactions
comprising international business; institutional setting abroad;
scope of managerial decision-making in international business
operations.
440 Advanced Advertising and Promotion (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 340. In-depth review of advertising and
promotion management; emphasis on strategic decision-
making through case study analyses; supplemental topic
areas include sales promotion, agency/client relations, and
measurement/evaluation techniques.
441 Industrial Marketing (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Analysis of various types of industrial
goods and markets for them, including government agencies;
product planning; marketing research; determination of
marketing channels; pricing policies; sales promotion; and
cost distribution.
442 Marketing Management (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Intensive study of marketing
management; emphasis on marketing
environment; development of marketing strategies and
formulation of policies; integration of marketing with other
functional areas of business through case studies.
514 / Marketing
443 Marketing in a New Business (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Introduction of a new business or
product concept into marketplace; emphasis on small
business marketing entrepreneurship.
445 Public Relations Methods for Business (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Public relations policies and
techniques for business enterprises; development of good
relationships with customer, employee, stockholder,
government, and general public; role of research, publicity, and
mass media in public relations.
446 Marketing Research (4)
Prerequisites: MKT 304 and ECON 209. Marketing research
functions and procedures utilized in measuring and analyzing
environmental factors in consumer demand, sales efficiency,
effectiveness of promotional programs, and effects of
competitor’s strategies; methods of product distribution and
pricing research. Projects emphasize current marketing
research techniques.
447 Business Consulting (4)
Prerequisite: Majority of upper division Business Administration
core courses. Analytic, administrative, and communicative
aspects of consulting and counseling processes; application of
functional knowledge and skills to consultation.
448 Mail Order/Direct Response Marketing (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. The growing direct marketing industry:
catalogs, direct mail, broadcast and print media, and
telemarketing; strategic applications in marketing/promotions
plans of existing and entrepreneurship business situations.
452 Physical Distribution Management (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Cases and problems in logistics to
show how distribution manager uses systems concept and cost
tradeoffs in procuring transportation, storage, and optimum
inventory for business firm.
453 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Relationship of marketing principles
and marketing analyses to performance of nonprofit institutions
in U.S. economy by use of case studies.
454 Special Topics in Marketing (1–4)
Prerequisite: Varies with topics; see Schedule of Classes for
specific requirement. In-depth presentation and analysis of
topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures,
discussions, speakers, and research projects.
455 Proseminar: International Transportation (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. Use of ocean vessels, air transport,
intermodal carriers, and foreign freight forwarders to move
goods in our import/export trade; discussions of multimodal
concept, documentation, and marine insurance.
456 International Marketing Management (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304. International marketing operations:
product policies, pricing, advertising, distributional channels,
marketing research; factors governing the decision to engage
in foreign transactions. In-depth market studies.
457 Import-Export (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 358. Import-export operations: organization,
regulation, terms of access, documentation, shipment and
financing involved with international movement of
merchandise; trade patterns by countries and commodities.
459 Intercultural Business Communication (4)
(also listed as SPCH 459)
Prerequisite: BUS 305 or SPCH 300. Analytical approach to
understanding cultures in order to do business effectively.
Steps in achieving intercultural communication competence,
framework for understanding cultures, nonverbal
communication, document organization from cultural priorities,
and negotiation.
460 Internet Marketing (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: MKT 304. Integration of Internet
marketing into an organization’s overall marketing effort;
covers Internet research, consumer behavior, and marketing
mix strategy development and execution; coordination with
other e-commerce applications.
462 Internet Marketing Research (4)
Prerequisite: MKT 304, concurrent enrollment or CIS 405A.
How to acquire, store, distribute, analyze and use electronic
information to make strategic and operational marketing
decisions and incorporate and manage marketing information
systems and technology in organizations.
464 Electronic Marketing and Retailing (4)
Prerequisites: MKT 342 or 460 or 462. Creating and operating
an electronic storefront on the World Wide Web; utilizing
business models, technology platforms, content designs,
promotion programs and consumer behavior strategies.
Graduate Level Courses (MKT)
Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500-
level courses.
500 Marketing Principles and Concepts (4)
Understanding the researching, planning, developing,
implementing, and controlling of marketing management plans
and strategies relative to environmental factors, consumer
behavior and organizational behavior. Some sections may be
technologically mediated.
540 Seminar: Marketing Communication (4)
Strategic promotional variables considered individually and in
combination to communicate want-satisfying attributes of
products and services in the most effective and efficient
manner.
543 Seminar: International Marketing (4)
Planning and implementing international marketing programs
including those of multinational corporations; micro and macro
marketing implications of economic development; consumer
behavior, market research and strategy in other cultures.
544 Seminar: Consumer Behavior (4)
Interdisciplinary study about how consumers behave in the
marketplace; the objective is to understand, explain, and
predict consumers’ actions under a variety of market
conditions.
545 Seminar: New Venture Marketing (4)
Strategies for introducing new ventures, products, services,
and businesses from conception of the idea through market
testing to introducing the product/service successfully into the
marketplace.
546 Seminar: Marketing Research (4)
Prerequisites: ECON 309; MKT 304; BUS 501. Role of
marketing research in making marketing decisions and
planning and implementing marketing research projects; state-
of-the-art marketing research tools and techniques and their
applications.
Marketing / 515
547 Seminar: Retail Management (4)
Policies, problems, and opportunities in today’s complex and
dynamic retail environment; procedures for interrelating,
planning, and implementing retail strategy involving marketing,
management, and financial tools and theory.
560 Internet Marketing
Prerequisite: BUS 513 or consent of instructor. Integration of
Internet marketing into an organizations overall marketing
effort. Topics include customer interface, experience and
relationship, Internet marketing matrix development and
execution.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1)
Investigation of an approved project leading to a written report;
project selected in conference with seminar professor, and
arrangements made for regular meetings during quarter. May
be repeated for credit.
Mathematics / 517
Department of
Mathematics
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Simpson Tower F206
Phone: (323) 343-2150
E-mail: math@calstatela.edu
W
ebsite: web.calstatela.edu/academic/math/
The Department of Mathematics offers undergr
aduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics, both with several options. Programs in the department allow preparation for graduate study and professional careers
in a variety of directions.
The Department also offers a Master of Science degree program in Mathematics.
The Faculty
Professors: Vladimir N. Akis, Gerald Beer, Wayne W. Bishop, Derek K. Chang, Grant A. Fraser, Shirley B. Gray,
Silvia P. Heubach, Michael J. Hoffman, Rina Ling, Daphne Liu, Hrushikesh N. Mhaskar, Pudukkottai Subramanian (Chair), Rodolfo
G. Tamez, Nguyen Uy, Stewart M. Venit.
Associate Professor:
Assistant Professors: Gary Brookfield, Randolph Cooper, Borislava Gutarts, Michael Krebs, Debasree Raychaudhuri, Anthony
Shaheen.
Emeriti: Butrus G. Basmaji, Marshall L. Cates, Paul L. Chabot, Charles L. Clark, John H. De Hardt, Evelyn B. Granville, Harry S.
Hayashi, Nandlal Jhunjhunwala, Richard Katz, Donald I. Kiel, Grigori Kolesnik ,Jagdish Prasad, Robert Tamaki, Andrei Verona.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Two baccalaureates in mathematics are offered. A major in
mathematics prepares students to teach in secondary schools,
work as research assistants in industry and government, or
enter graduate school to prepare for positions in higher
education, industry, and government.
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree may be
obtained in four years if adequate preparation has been
secured in high school, e.g., algebra (2 years), geometry, and
trigonometry. Students who have not had this preparation or
whose command of these subjects is weak may be advised to
strengthen their knowledge before attempting college
mathematics.
For each degree, a minimum C (2.0) grade point average is
required in all upper division courses included in the major.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree curriculum
prepares students for positions in education, business,
industry, or government, as well as for graduate work in
mathematics. (See the Undergraduate Studies: General
Information chapter, especially the General Education
section for information on requirements beyond those in the
major.)
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Mathematics is 180 units, of which 88-93 units are in
the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (88–93 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (38 units)
CS
201 Introduction to Programming (5)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MATH 248 Discrete Mathematics (4)
MATH 274 Introduction to Statistics (4)
MATH 255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
Electives in Related Areas (8 units)
Select from among the following or other appropriate courses
with approval of adviser and attention to prerequisites.
BIOL 300, 340, 408
CE 202
CHEM 101, 102, 103, 401, 402, 434
CS 312, 350, 386
ECON 309, 391, 401, 403, 410, 414, 415, 416
EE 244, 332, 334
MATH 215
ME 303, 306, 326A
PHIL 250, 404, 405, 406
PHYS 212–214, 410AB, 427, 428, 432A, 432B, 488
Upper Division Required Courses (14 units)
MATH 325 Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
MATH 390 Technical Writing in Mathematics (2)
MATH 455 Modern Algebra I (4)
MATH 465 Advanced Calculus I (4)
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Options
Students must select one of the following options.
Option in General Mathematics (28 units)
Required Courses (20 units)
MATH 420 Mathematical Logic (4) or
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4) or
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 456 Modern Algebra II (4) or
MATH 457 Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 463 Introduction to Complex Analysis (4) or
MATH 466 Advanced Calculus II (4) or
MATH 467 Advanced Calculus III (4)
MATH 470 Numerical Analysis I (4) or
MATH 472 Linear Programming (4) or
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select courses in mathematics or computer science with
adviser approval.
Option in Pure Mathematics (28 units)
This option prepares students for graduate work in
mathematics.
Required Courses (28 units)
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 456 Modern Algebra II (4)
MATH 457 Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 463 Introduction to Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 466 Advanced Calculus II (4)
MATH 420 Mathematical Logic (4) or
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4) or
MATH 435 Topology (4) or
MATH 467 Advanced Calculus III (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar (4)
Single Subject Teaching Option (33 units)
This option is intended for students who are interested in
teaching mathematics. Students should consult the credential
adviser in mathematics regarding MATH 398, and the Charter
College of Education for credential requirements. Refer to the
Charter College of Education section of the Academic
Programs: College-based and University-wide chapter of
this catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
Required Courses (25 units)
MATH 320 Selected Topics in History of Mathematics (4)
MATH 395 Classroom Experiences in Teaching High
School Mathematics (2)
MATH 398 Cooperative Education (1)(1)(1)
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4)
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select courses in mathematics or computer science with
adviser approval.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science degree curriculum is designed to
prepare students for positions in business, industry, or
government, as well as for graduate work in mathematics. (See
the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter,
especially the General Education section for information on
requirements beyond those in the major.)
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Mathematics is 180 units, of which 102-107 units are
in the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (102-107 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (52 units)
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (5)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
MATH 248 Discrete Mathematics (4)
MATH 255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
MATH 274 Introduction to Statistics (4)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
PHYS 212 Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics (5)
PHYS 213 Electricity and Magnetism (5)
Electives (8 units)
Select from lower division natural science or engineering
courses.
Upper Division Required Courses (14 units)
MATH 325 Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
MATH 390 Technical Writing in Mathematics (2)
MATH 455 Modern Algebra I (4)
MATH 465 Advanced Calculus I (4)
Options
Students must select one of the following options.
Option in General Mathematics (28 units)
Required Courses (20 units)
MATH 420 Mathematical Logic (4) or
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4) or
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 456 Modern Algebra II (4) or
MATH 457 Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 463 Introduction to Complex Analysis (4) or
MATH 466 Advanced Calculus II (4) or
MATH 467 Advanced Calculus III (4)
MATH 470 Numerical Analysis I (4) or
MATH 472 Linear Programming (4) or
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select upper division courses in mathematics or computer
science with adviser approval.
Option in Pure Mathematics (28 units)
This option prepares students for graduate work in
Mathematics.
Required Courses (28 units)
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 456 Modern Algebra II (4)
MATH 457 Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 463 Introduction to Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 466 Advanced Calculus II (4)
MATH 420 Mathematical Logic (4) or
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4) or
MATH 435 Topology (4) or
MATH 467 Advanced Calculus III (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar (4)
Mathematics / 519
Option in Applied Mathematics (28 units)
This option prepares students for graduate work in applied
mathematics.
Required Courses (24 units)
MATH 457 Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 410 Vector Analysis (4) or
MATH 467 Advanced Calculus III (4)
MATH 463 Introduction to Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 470 Numerical Analysis I (4) or
MATH 472 Linear Programming (4)
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar (4)
Electives (4 units)
Select one upper division course in mathematics or computer
science with adviser approval. The following are strongly
recommended:
MATH 310 Introduction to Computer Algebra Systems
(4)
MATH 401 Differential Equations (4)
MATH 403 Partial Differential Equations (4)
MATH 411 Tensor Analysis (4)
MATH 475 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (4)
MATH 484 Introduction to Graph Theory (4)
Option in Applied Mathematics/Computer Science
(28 units)
This option is intended for those with interests in both
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Required Courses (20 units)
CS 312 Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar (4)
Select 3 courses from
MATH 410 Vector Analysis (4)
MATH 457 Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 470 Numerical Analysis I (4)
MATH 472 Linear Programming (4)
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select 8 units of upper division courses in mathematics or
computer science with adviser approval. At least 4 units
must be in computer science.
Single Subject Teaching Option (33 units)
This option is intended for students who are interested in
teaching mathematics. Students should consult the credential
adviser in mathematics regarding MATH 398, and the Charter
College of Education for credential requirements. Refer to the
undergraduate Charter College of Education of the
Academic Programs: College-based and University-wide
chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching
credential programs.
Required Courses (25 units)
MATH 320 Selected Topics in History of Mathematics
(4)
MATH 395 Classroom Experiences in Teaching High
School Mathematics (2)
MATH 398 Cooperative Education (1)(1)(1)
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4)
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select upper division courses in mathematics or computer
science with adviser approval.
Minor in Mathematics
The Mathematics minor, available for students majoring in
other fields, consists of 32 units, of which 12 are upper
division. Students majoring in fields that require the same
courses as those required for the minor in Mathematics need
take only those courses in the minor program that are not
incorporated into their major.
Requirements for the Minor (32 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (20 units)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4 each)
MATH 255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
Upper Division Electives (12 units)
Select three upper division mathematics courses, with adviser
approval.
The Credential Program
The Single Subject Matter program listed below has been
approved by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing for the Single Subject Credential in Mathematics.
In addition to consulting the credential adviser for mathematics,
students should consult advisers in the Charter College of
Education and refer to the Charter College of Education
section of the Academic Programs: College-based and
University-wide chapter of this catalog for regulations
governing all teaching credential programs.
Students who are seeking a Single Subject Credential in
Mathematics must pass the appropriate subject examination
(CSET Mathematics I-III) or complete the approved program of
course work that is listed below. Students who are pursuing a
baccalaureate in mathematics follow the Single Subject
Teaching Option, which incorporates the courses listed below.
Others who have already earned or are currently pursuing a
baccalaureate in another discipline may qualify for the Single
Subject Credential in Mathematics by completing the courses
listed below or equivalent course work.
Subject Matter Program for Single Subject
Credential in Mathematics
It is assumed that students entering this program have
completed one course in college algebra and one in
trigonometry (MATH 102 and MATH 103). Competence in
these courses can also be shown by taking the departmental
exit exam.
Required Courses (77 units)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MATH 248 Discrete Mathematics (4)
MATH 255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
MATH 274 Introduction to Statistics (4)
MATH 320 Selected Topics in History of
Mathematics (4)
MATH 325 Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
MATH 390 Technical Writing in Mathematics (2)
MATH 395 Classroom Experiences in Teaching High
School Mathematics (2)
MATH 398 Cooperative Education (1)(1)(1)
MATH 430 Modern Geometry (4)
MATH 446 Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 455 Modern Algebra I (4)
MATH 465 Advanced Calculus I (4)
MATH 474 Theory of Probability (4)
MATH 490 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (4)
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (5)
PHYS 211 Mechanics (5)
520 / Mathematics
Electives (minimum 8 units)
Select from among the following or other appropriate courses
in mathematics or related areas with adviser approval and
attention to prerequisites.
BIOL 300, 340, 408
CE 202
CHEM 101, 102, 103, 401, 402
CS 312, 350, 386
ECON 309, 391, 401, 403, 410, 414, 415, 416
EE 244, 332, 334
MATH 215; upper division mathematics courses with advisor
approval
ME 303, 306, 326A
PHIL 250, 404, 405, 406
PHYS 211-214, 410AB, 427, 428, 432A, 432B, 488
Strongly Recommended: MATH 310;MATH 466 for those who may
be teaching Advanced Placement calculus classes.
Supplementary Authorization for Single or
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
(30–33 units)
Holders of a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential
issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
may secure a supplementary authorization in Introductory
Mathematics (on single subject credentials) or Mathematics
(on multiple subject credentials) for teaching mathematics at
any grade level through grade 9 by completing the following
courses with a grade of C or higher in each course. Note that
this supplementary authorization is not NCLB (No Child Left
Behind) compliant, but that some school districts may hire
candidates with a supplementary authorization on the condition
that the candidate will work toward the Subject Matter
Authorization in Introductory Mathematics (see below). For
other requirements governing issuance of this authorization,
consult the Charter College of Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the
following courses (30–33 units):
Required Courses (16 units)
MATH 102 College Algebra (4)
MATH 103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
MATH 206 Calculus I (4)
MATH 207 Calculus II (4)
Select three courses from the following (12 units)
MATH 208 Calculus III (4)
MATH 248 Discrete Mathematics (4)
MATH 255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
MATH 274 Introduction to Statistics (4)
MATH 320 Selected Topics in History of Mathematics
(4)
MATH 325 Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
MATH 430* Modern Geometry (4)
MATH 474** Theory of Probability (4)
Select one course from the following (2 or 5 units)
CS 190 BASIC Programming (2)
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (5)
CS 290 Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (2)
*prerequisite: MATH 325
**prerequisite: MATH 209
Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory
Mathematics for Single or Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential (48 units)
Holders of a Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
(CCTC) may add a Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory
Mathematics. This allows the holder of the Subject Matter
Authorization to teach mathematics curriculum usually taught
in grades 9 and below (even though the students may be in
grades K-12).
To obtain a Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory
Mathematics (which satisfies the federal "No Child Left Behind"
(NCLB) regulation), a total of 48 quarter units (=32 semester
units) of course work applicable toward a bachelor's degree
must be completed with a grade of C or better. A minimum of 4
quarter units of course work must be completed in each of the
following core areas: Algebra; Advanced Algebra; Geometry;
Probability or Statistics; and Development of the Real Number
System or Introduction to Mathematics.
The core courses in the program below have been designed
for students who have not taken any college level mathematics
course. Students placing into a mathematics course at a level
beyond MATH 102 should consult with the credential adviser in
mathematics to select a different set of core courses.
Additional information is available by downloading the CCTC
guide for subject matter authorization (www.ctc.ca.
gov/credentials/manualshandbooks/subjectmatter-auth.pdf) or
through the credential adviser for mathematics. For other
requirements governing issuance of this authorization, consult
the Charter College of Education.
Complete 48 units of Coursework:
The following five recommended core courses will satisfy the
core area requirements. Alternative sets of course work may
also be used to meet the core area requirements. Proper
academic advisement is essential prior to the start of this
authorization program.
Core Courses
MATH 110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 102 College Algebra (4)
MATH 103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
MATH 206 Calculus I (4)
MATH 274 Introduction to Statistics (4)
Elective Courses
Select courses as needed to reach a total of 48 units of
coursework. MATH 248 and MATH 225 are highly
recommended.
MATH 207 Calculus II (4)
MATH 208* Calculus III (4)
MATH 209** Calculus IV (4)
MATH 215*** Differential Equations (4)
MATH 225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
MATH 248* Discrete Mathematics (4)
MATH 255** Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
MATH 270++ Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
MATH 310 Introduction to Computer Algebra Systems
(4)
MATH 320* Selected Topics in History of Mathematics
(4)
MATH 325** Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
Mathematics / 521
MATH 420+ Mathematical Logic (4)
MATH 430+ Modern Geometry (4)
MATH 446+ Theory of Numbers (4)
MATH 474*** Theory of Probability (4)
CS 190 Basic Programming (2) or
CS 201 Introduction to Programming (5)
* Prerequisite: MATH 207
** Prerequisite: MATH 208
*** Prerequisite: MATH 209
+ Prerequisite: MATH 325
++ Prerequisite: MATH 208 and 248
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Mathematics
The Master of Science degree in Mathematics is offered in two
options. Option 1 is a flexible program that can be
concentrated on pure mathematics or incorporate elements of
both pure and applied mathematics. Option 2 emphasizes
applied mathematics. Both options prepare the student for
higher mathematical work in industry, business, or
government, for teaching in a community college, and for
further graduate work in the respective areas.
Admission to the Program
Admission is governed by general University requirements for
admission to graduate study.
Requirements for the Degree
(minimum 45 units)
A minimum of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses. Students must successfully complete either
comprehensive examinations or a thesis in addition to course
requirements.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 1–4 units)
MATH 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
MATH 599 Thesis (1–4)
A. Comprehensive Examination
Students must pass written comprehensive examinations in
their selected option.
Option 1: Two exams must be passed:
• Topology or abstract algebra
• Complex analysis or real/functional analysis
Option 2: Two exams must be passed out of the following
three choices:
• Applied linear analysis
• Complex analysis
• Numerical analysis.
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examinations (MATH 596) the quarter they complete all course
work on their program and must comply with college and
departmental requirements.
B. Thesis
Subject to approval by the graduate adviser, students may be
permitted to do directed research with a faculty member and
write a thesis in lieu of taking comprehensive examinations. If
the thesis is accepted, a maximum of 4 units of MATH 599
may be applied to the master’s degree program (electives).
Option 1: General Mathematics (45 units)
The candidate’s baccalaureate preparation should be
substantially equivalent to that required for Cal State L.A.’s
Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics.
Required Courses (22 units)
MATH 530 Topology (4)
MATH 540AB Abstract Algebra I, II (4,4)
MATH 562 Advanced Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 559 Mathematical Exposition (2)
Select one from:
MATH 580 Real Analysis (4)
MATH 591 Functional Analysis (4)
Electives (4 units - select a seminar)
MATH 550, 551, 552, or 553
Electives (19 units)
Select from 400 and 500-level courses with graduate adviser
approval and no more than 12 units in non-mathematics
courses.
Option 2: Applied Mathematics (45 units)
The candidate’s undergraduate preparation should be
substantially equivalent to that required for Cal State L.A.’s
Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.
Required Courses (26 units)
MATH 502AB Applied Linear Analysis (4, 4)
MATH 521 Mathematical Models and Optimization (4)
MATH 559 Mathematical Exposition (2)
MATH 562 Advanced Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 570AB Advanced Numerical Analysis (4, 4)
Electives (19 units)
Select 400 and 500-level MATH courses. With graduate
adviser approval, 8 units may be taken in business,
economics, engineering, or physics. At least 4 units must be
500 level.
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List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Mathematics (MATH)
*All prerequisites for the following MATH courses must have been completed within the past year: MATH 091, 100, 102, 103, 109, 206, and 242.
The ELM requirement must be met before enrollment in MATH 089, 090, 091, 100, 102, 103, 109, 242. The ELM exam scores are good for one
year for placement purposes.
Subcollegiate Courses
054 Special Topics at the Precollegiate Level (1-8)
Selected topics in remedial mathematics with varying delivery
methods. No credit towards baccalaureate degree. Graded
CR/NC.
089 Introduction to Algebra (4)
Required of students scoring 29 or less on the ELM unless
exempt. Fractions, signed numbers, measurement geometry,
absolute value, simplifying algebraic expressions, linear
equations and inequalities. Graded CR/NC. Students with CR
or two NC grades for this course may not enroll again. No
credit towards baccalaureate.
090 Elementary Algebra (4)
Prerequisite: Score of 30-41 on the ELM or credit in MATH
089. Introductory algebra including straight lines; graphing;
systems of equations and polynomial operations; exponents,
and factoring. Graded ABC/NC. Students with CR or two NC
grades for this course may not enroll again. No credit towards
baccalaureate.
091 Intermediate Algebra (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 090 or a score of 42-49 on the ELM.
Polynomial, rational and radical expressions; quadratic
equations, circles, functions, exponents and an introduction to
counting principles. Graded ABC/NC. Students with CR or two
NC grades for this course may not enroll again. No credit
towards baccalaureate.
Lower Division Courses
100 Introduction to College Mathematics (4)
*Prerequisites: Score of 50 or more on ELM; or MATH 091
with minimum C grade. Introduction to mathematical methods
and reasoning, including logic, sets and set operations,
combinatorics and probability, descriptive statistics, normal
distribution, and margin of error. No credit toward mathematics
or computer science majors. Graded ABC/NC
102 College Algebra (4)
*Prerequisite: Score of 50 or more on ELM or MATH 091 with a
minimum C grade. Logarithmic and exponential functions;
polynomial equations; permutations, combinations, and
probability; sequences and series; matrices and determinants.
Graded ABC/NC
103 Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
*Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on (or exemption from)
ELM; MATH 102 with minimum C grade or satisfactory score
on placement examination. Trigonometric functions, identities,
and equations; solution of triangles; inverse trigonometric
functions; complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem;
parametric equations; polar coordinates.
109 Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics (4)
(also cross-listed as ECON 109)
Prerequisite: Completion of remediation, if required, or score of
50 or above on ELM requirement. Principles of quantitative
reasoning, data presentation, descriptive statistics, correlation,
probability, distributions of random variables, sampling
distributions, interval estimation, and statistical inference, with
multi-disciplinary applications. Graded ABC/NC GE A4
110 Foundations of the Real Number System for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of remedial mathematics, if required,
or exemption from the ELM requirement. Integers and
elementary number theory, rational numbers, decimals and
percent, ratio and proportion, alternate bases, and word
problems. Restricted to students in multiple subjects credential
programs. This course does not fulfill the General Education A-
4 requirement. Graded ABC/NC
115 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for Elementary and
Middle School Teachers (4)
Prerequisites: Math 110. Functions, relations, sequences,
discrete structures, probability, data analysis, and descriptive
statistics. Restricted to students in multiple subjects credential
programs. Graded ABC/NC.
154 Selected Topics in Mathematics (1- 4)
Prerequisite: Completion of remediation, if required, or score of
50 or more on ELM. Other prerequisites as needed for specific
topics. Current topics of interest to students in Mathematics as
announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit as subject matter changes. Graded CR/NC.
206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
*Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on (or exemption from)
ELM; MATH 102 and 103, each with a minimum C grade or
satisfactory score on placement examination; students with a
grade less than B- in either MATH 102 or MATH 103 must
enroll concurrently in MATH 206P. Functions, graphs, conics,
limits, and continuity, derivatives, antidifferentiation, and
applications.
MATH 206+207+208 = CAN MATH SEQ B
MATH 206+207+208+209 = CAN MATH SEQ C
206P Calculus I Workshop (1)
Activity for Math 206 students with emphasis on problem
solving. Concurrent registration in Math 206 required. Open to
all Math 206 students but mandatory for students whose grade
in Math 102 and Math 103 is less than B-. Graded CR/NC
207 Calculus II: Integration (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 206 with minimum C grade; students with
a grade less than B- in MATH 206 must enroll concurrently in
MATH 207P. The definite integral, Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus, transcendental functions, methods of integration,
applications to physics and biology.
MATH 206+207+208 = CAN MATH SEQ B
MATH 206+207+208+209 =CAN MATH SEQ C
207P Calculus II Workshop (1)
Activity for Math 207 students with emphasis on problem
solving. Concurrent registration in Math 207 required. Open to
all Math 207 students but mandatory for students whose grade
in Math 206 is less than B-. Graded CR/NC
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208 Calculus III: Sequences, Series, and Coordinate
Systems (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 207 with minimum C grade; students with
a grade less than B- in MATH 207 must enroll concurrently in
MATH 208P. Limits of sequences and series, indeterminate
forms, Taylor Series, plane coordinate systems, and change of
coordinates.
MATH 206+207+208 = CAN MATH SEQ B
MATH 206+207+208+209 = CAN MATH SEQ C
208P Calculus III Workshop (1)
Activity for Math 208 students with emphasis on problem
solving. Concurrent registration in Math 208 required. Open to
all Math 208 students but mandatory for students whose grade
in Math 207 is less than B-. Graded CR/NC
209 Calculus IV: Several Variables (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 208 with minimum C grade. Three-
dimensional analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple
integration, spherical and cylindrical coordinate systems,
line integrals.
MATH 206+207+208+209 = CAN MATH SEQ C
215 Differential Equations (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 209. Ordinary differential equations with
concentration on methods of finding solutions; applications in
science and engineering. CAN MATH 24
225 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and Middle
School teachers (4)
Prerequisites: A college level mathematics course with a
minimum grade C. Topics include properties of two and three
dimensional figures, measurement, constructions, structure,
spatial relationships, transformations, and graph theory
presented through multiple teaching modes. No credit for
mathematics majors.
230 Calculus for Biological Sciences (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 206. Integration, ordinary differential
equations, difference equations, partial differentiation,
applications to problems arising in biological sciences.
242 Mathematics for Business and Economics Majors (4)
*Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on (or exemption from)
ELM; MATH 102 with minimum C grade or satisfactory score
on placement examination. Differential calculus with
applications; introduction to integral calculus.
248 Discrete Mathematics (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 207. Fundamentals of logic and set
theory, counting techniques, relations, induction and recursion;
graphs and trees.
254 Selected Topics in Mathematics (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
interest to students in mathematics, as announced in Schedule
of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
255 Introduction to Matrix Theory (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 208. Vector spaces, linear
transformations, linear equations, matrices, determinants,
eigenvectors and eigenvalues, canonical forms.CAN MATH 26
270 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 208, MATH 248. Descriptive statistics,
sample mean and variance, basic rules of probability,
conditional probability, independence, random variables,
special discrete and continuous distributions, expectation,
central limit theorem. Application: Markov chains.
274 Introduction to Statistics (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 102. Graphical display of data,
measures of variation, correlation, least-squares regression,
design of samples and experiments, basic rules of probability,
normal distribution, central limit theorm, sampling distributions,
confidence intervals, hypothesis tests.
Upper Division Courses
310 Introduction to Computer Algebra Systems (4)
Prerequisite: Math 206 with grade C or Better; CS 201
recommended. Introduction to computer algebra systems such
as Mathematica, Maple or Matlab; overview of built-in
functions; 2-D and 3-D graphs; animations; data manipulation;
introduction to basic programming structures; user-defined
functions.
320 Selected Topics in History of Mathematics (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 207. Traces development
of fundamental concepts and techniques in fields of algebra,
geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
325 Mathematical Notation and Proof (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 208. Elementary set theory and number
theory with emphasis on notation and types of proof.
Axiomatic method, equivalence relations, ε−δ arguments.
354 Selected Topics in Mathematics (1-6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
interest to students in mathematics as announced in the
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
390 Technical Writing in Mathematics (2)
Prerequisites: MATH 325 with minimum C grade, satisfactory
completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
(GWAR), concurrent enrollment in a 400-level MATH course
(other than 402AB). Expository writing on mathematical topics
selected by the instructor, including a technical report related
to the 400-level course being taken concurrently.
395 Classroom Experiences in Teaching High School
Mathematics (2)
Prerequisites: MATH 209, 248, 255, 325. Recommended:
MATH 430. Effective teaching techniques, study of NCTM and
California content standards and framework, connecting
advanced mathematics to high school content together with
practical experience. Early field experience course. Service
learning required.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4) (see UNIV 398)
401 Differential Equations (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 209, 255, 325 with minimum C grade.
Ordinary differential equations with concentration on properties
of solutions, including existence and uniqueness. Emphasis
on theory as opposed to applications.
402A Advanced Mathematics I for Engineers and
Physicists (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 215 or 401. Vector analysis to include
line and surface integrals, orthogonal curvilinear coordinates,
complex variables to include contour integration and conformal
mapping, Laplace transformation.
402B Advanced Mathematics II for Engineers and
Physicists (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 402A. Implicit functions and Jacobians,
infinite series and integrals, differentiation of integrals; Taylor
series for several variables; Fourier series and boundary value
problems, special functions (Bessel, Legendre, error, elliptic),
calculus of variations.
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403 Partial Differential Equations (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 215 or 401. Orthogonal sets of functions;
Fourier series and integrals, with applications to the equations
of mathematical physics; first order equations, Cauchy’s
method of characteristics.
410 Vector Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 209, 255. Vector algebra and calculus,
vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, divergence theorem,
Stokes’ theorem, applications to geometry and mathematical
physics.
411 Tensor Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 410. Contravariant and covariant vectors
and tensors, tensor algebra, Riemannian geometry, the metric
tensor, geodesics, Christoffel symbols, derivatives of tensors,
physical components of tensors. Applications to mechanics
and differential geometry.
420 Mathematical Logic (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 325 with minimum C grade. The
statement calculus, the predicate calculus, mathematical
structures, and the deduction of valid consequences; the
completeness theorem.
430 Modern Geometry (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 325 with minimum C grade. Topics
selected from advanced Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean
geometry, projective geometry. May be repeated once for
credit with approval of instructor as subject matter changes.
435 Topology (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 465. Introduction to point set topology,
including continuity, product spaces, compactness, Tyconoff
theorem, connectedness, metric spaces, and Urysohn lemma.
446 Theory of Numbers (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 325 with minimum C grade. Divisibility,
Euclidean algorithm, prime numbers, fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, distribution of primes, congruences, Fermat-Euler
and Wilson theorems, residues and quadratic reciprocity law.
Bernoulli numbers, quadratic forms, Diophantine equations.
454 Selected Topics in Advanced Mathematics (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
interest to students in mathematics, as announced in Schedule
of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
455 Modern Algebra I (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 255, 325 with minimum C grade.
Groups and rings, including normal subgroups, quotient
groups, ideals, quotient rings, group and ring homomorphisms
and isomorphisms.
456 Modern Algebra II (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 455. Additional topics in groups and
rings, field extensions, modules.
457 Linear Algebra (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 455. Vector spaces over arbitrary fields,
special types of linear transformations, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, canonical forms, scalar product spaces.
463 Introduction to Complex Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 465. Complex variables, analytic
functions, complex integration, conformal mappings,
applications.
465 Advanced Calculus I (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 209, 325 with minimum C grade. Real
number system; topology of R
n
including compactness and
completeness; sequences and series, including limit inferior
and limit superior; continuity.
466 Advanced Calculus II (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 465. Differentiation and integration of
functions of a real variable; sequences of functions.
467 Advanced Calculus III (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 255, 465. Functions of several
variables; partial derivatives; generalized chain rule; inverse
and implicit function theorems; line and surface integrals.
470 Numerical Analysis I (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 208, 255, CS 201. Errors in floating point
representation, nonlinear equations, systems of linear
equations, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration and
differentiation.
471 Numerical Analysis II (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215, 470. Numerical solution of ordinary
and partial differential equations, spline and least square
approximation, fast Fourier transform.
472 Linear Programming (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 255. Geometric solutions, simplex
method, the transportation problem, elementary game theory.
474 Theory of Probability (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 209. General probability spaces, random
variables, joint distributions, random sampling, law of large
numbers, normal, gamma, and binomial distributions.
475 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 474. Estimation and tests of hypotheses,
decision theory and Bayes solutions.
484 Graph Theory (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 248 and MATH 325 with minimum C
grade. Introduction to graph theory and its applications:
graphs, trees, and directed graphs; isomorphism; connectivity;
network flows; Hamiltonian graphs; planar graphs; coloring
problems; matchings; Ramsey theory.
490 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 248, 390, 455, and 465. Capstone
course in mathematics including written and oral exposition
and senior assessment exam.
495 Mathematics Instruction at the College Level (2)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Teaching strategies and learning styles in lower division
mathematics courses. Course organization; syllabus and exam
preparation; instructional techniques; dealing with special
problems; University policies and procedures. Graded CR/NC.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as a sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit.
Mathematics / 525
Graduate Level Courses (MATH)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by department and
approval of graduate adviser: MATH 402A, 455, 465, 490, 495.
Classified graduate standing is required for enrollment in 500-level courses.
501 Nonlinear Differential Equations (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215 or 401; 466. Vector matrix notation,
stability in nonlinear systems, Poincare phase plane, method of
Liapounov, perturbation techniques.
502AB Applied Linear Analysis (4, 4)
502A: Prerequisites: MATH 215 or 401; 255; 410 or 467.
Function spaces, convergence, inner product, bounded linear
operators, integral operators and integral equations, adjoint
operators, expansion in eigenfunctions, resolvent, kernel.
502B: Prerequisite: MATH 502A. Unbounded operators,
differential operators of second order, Sturm-Liouville
operators, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Green’s Functions,
and additional topics.
520 Calculus of Variations (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 255, 466. Euler-Lagrange equation for
various types of extremal problems; fixed and variable end
points; broken extremals; variational problems with
constraints; canonical form and direct methods.
521 Mathematical Models and Optimization (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215, 255, 474. Topics from Markov
chains and decision theory, game theory, programming
algorithms, models for growth processes, applied graph theory,
and theory of maxima and minima.
530 Topology (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 435. Basic concepts of point set
topology: mappings, compactness, connectedness, separation
properties, and metrization.
540AB Abstract Algebra I, II (4, 4)
540A: Prerequisite: MATH 455. Theory of groups,
introduction to rings.
540B: Prerequisite: MATH 540A. Theory of rings and fields.
550 Seminar: Algebra (4)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Readings and discussion
of topics from group theory, ring theory, linear algebra, discrete
mathematics, and combinatorics. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units with approval of graduate adviser.
551 Seminar: Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Readings and discussion
of topics from real analysis, complex analysis, functional
analysis, and applied analysis. May be repeated to maximum
of 8 units with approval of graduate adviser.
552 Seminar: Topology and Geometry (4)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Readings and discussion
of topics from general and algebraic topology, differential
topology and geometry, and geometrical foundations. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units with approval of graduate
adviser.
553 Seminar: Applied Mathematics (4)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Readings and
discussions of selected topics in the field. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units with approval of graduate adviser.
559 Mathematical Exposition (2)
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 units of 500-level
courses. Students will select an advanced topic in mathematics
with the instructor’s approval, prepare an expository paper
and give an oral presentation on this topic.
562 Advanced Complex Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 463. Laurent series, singularities, residue
problems, contour integration, conformal mappings, and
additional topics.
570ABC Advanced Numerical Analysis (4, 4, 4)
570A: Prerequisite: MATH 470. Numerical solutions of linear
systems of equations, and eigenvalue problems, direct
solutions, interactive solutions, with additional topics in linear
algebra as time permits.
570B: Prerequisite: MATH 570A. Numerical solutions of
partial differential equations; finite-difference approximations,
consistency, convergence, stability.
570C: Prerequisite: MATH 570B. Advanced topics in
numerical analysis, as selected by the instructor.
580 Real Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 466. Theory of Lebesgue measure on the
real line; theory of the Lebesgue integral and related
convergence theorems.
584 Advanced Probability Theory (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 580. Probability spaces; random
variables; abstract probability integrals, moments,
convergence theorems; distribution and characteristic
functions; central limit theorems; dependence.
591 Functional Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 435 or 530; 466. Banach spaces, Hilbert
spaces, linear functionals and operators, spectral theory.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Independent study of
advanced topics in mathematics; regular conferences with
instructor. May be repeated once.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May
be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.
Mechanical Engineering / 527
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A205
Phone: (323) 343-4490
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/me/index.htm
Mechanical engineering, one of the most general branches of engineering, requires broad knowledge in many fields: mechanics,
thermal science, design, machinery, instrumentation, and more. The breadth and flexibility of a mechanical engineer’s education
provide a wide choice of careers and allow movement into a variety of engineering areas.
Mechanical engineers control the production, transmission, and use of power. They design and develop machines that produce
and/or use power. Many mechanical engineers are employed in manufacturing. The technical versatility and importance of
mechanical engineers are demonstrated by the diversity of industries that employ them.
The Faculty
Professors: Neda S. Fabris, Darrell W. Guillaume, Lih-Min Hsia, Samuel E. Landsberger, Majdedin Mirmirani (Chair),
Chivey C. Wu.
Associate Professor: Adel Sharif.
Emeriti: Stephen F. Felszeghy, Alfred H. Fritz, Phillip I. Gold, Charles M. Haberman, Raymond B. Landis, Ramachandra Manvi,
Michael J. Maurer, Richard D. Roberto.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineering program provides instruction in
the basic sciences and in engineering design and analysis.
During the junior and senior years, students may choose from
a broad spectrum of electives to match individual talents and
interests with a career objective. The major areas of course
concentration are applied mechanics, machine design,
computer-aided engineering, manufacturing, fluids, thermal
sciences, and fluid dynamics.
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone (410) 347-7700.
All accredited programs are required to provide the following
minimum level of instruction: one year of mathematics and
basic sciences; one and one-half years of engineering science
and design (engineering topics); and one-half year of
humanities and social sciences.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Mechanical Engineering is 193 units, of which 145
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (145 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (67 units)
CS 290* Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (2)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (5)
EE 210 Electrical Measurements Lab (1)
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering (1)
ME 103 Introduction to Mechanical Design (3)
CE/ME 201 Statics (4)
ME 204 Mechanical Measurements and
Instrumentation (4)
CE/ME 205 Strength of Materials I (4)
ENGR 207 Materials Science and Engineering (4)
CE/ME 210 Matrix Algebra for Engineers (2)
CE/ME 211 Statistics and Probability for Engineers (2)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4 each)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 211, PHYS 212, PHYS 213 (5 each)
* Students may substitute a course in any high-level programming
language with department approval.
Upper Division Required Courses (53 units)
ENGR 300 Economics for Engineers (4)
ENGR 301 Ethics and
Professionalism in Engineering (1)
CE/ME 303 Fluid Mechanics I (4)
ME 306 Heat Transfer I (4)
ME 310
Mechanical Engineering Writing Laboratory (1)
CE/ME 312 Strength of Materials Laboratory I (1)
CE/ME 313 Fluid Mechanics Lab (1)
ME 315 Thermal Systems Lab I (1)
CE/ME 320 Dynamics I (4)
ME 321 Kinematics of Mechanisms (4)*
ME 323 Machine Design I (4)
ME 326AB Thermodynamics I, II (4, 4)
ME 327 Manufacturing Processes (4)
ME 421 Dynamics of Mechanisms (4)*
ME 497ABC Mechanical Engineering Senior
Project (4, 4, 4)
*Students are required to take only one of the two courses ME 321 or
ME 421. The other one taken will be counted as an elective.
Electives (25 units)
Select at least 24 units from lecture courses and one unit from
laboratory courses listed below: Select in consultation with
permanent advisor.
528 / Mechanical Engineering
Lecture Courses (24 units)
EE 481, ME 321, 402, 403, 406-411, 414-416, 419, 421**, 422,
428, 430, 454, 481
**also listed as required
Laboratory Courses (1 units)
EE 491, ME 412, 413, 417, 431, 499
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at
Cal State L.A. is structured to prepare students for
advancement in employment with opportunities in design,
research, and development, as well as for further study at the
doctoral level. Classes are offered year-round on the quarter
system to accommodate the needs of working professionals.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 24 in 500-level
courses. A thesis or comprehensive examination is required.
The advice and approval of the mechanical engineering
graduate adviser must be obtained before enrolling in any
course. MATH 402A or ME 409 is required of all students who
have not already completed these or a comparable course.
Area of Specialization (24–45 units)
Students must choose in advance a group of courses that
fulfills their objectives. Approval of adviser and department
chair is required. Suggested groupings of courses that cover
programs in thermo-fluid systems design and mechanical
systems design are available from the department office.
Select a minimum of 24 units in 500-level engineering courses;
at least 16 units must be selected from the following list of
mechanical engineering courses:
ME 501A Advanced Mechanics of Particles (4)
ME 501B Advanced Mechanics of Rigid Bodies (4)
ME 503 Design of Mechanical Systems and Products
(4)
ME 504 Thermal Radiation (4)
ME 505 Heat Conduction (4)
ME 506 Heat Convection (4)
ME 508 Compressible Fluids (4)
ME 511 Vibrational Analysis II (4)
ME 521 Dynamic Systems Analysis (4)
ME 522 Optimal Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
ME 525 Computational Fluid Dynamics (4)
ME 528 Metalforming Science and Applications (4)
ME 529 Machining Science and Applications (4)
Electives (0–21 units)
Select from 400 and 500-level courses in engineering or
related fields, with adviser approval.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 4 units)
ME 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
ME 599 Thesis (4)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (ME 596)
should expect to take it the quarter they complete all course
work on their program, and must comply with college and
department requirements.
Certificate Program in Manufacturing
This certificate program in Manufacturing is designed to
provide high quality, up-to-date, scientific, and practical
knowledge of manufacturing processes, modern materials,
automatic control, automated manufacturing, and robotics.
A baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering,
manufacturing engineering or in an allied field (physics,
chemistry, mathematics) is required for admission to the
program. A minimum of 27 units (including at least one
elective laboratory) is required to complete the certificate
program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. At least
one course has to be taken from each of the three designated
areas of specialization below. Most courses require
prerequisites taken previously either as a part of the B.S.
degree or in preparation for this certificate program. Refer to
the Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of
this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Requirements for the Certificate
(minimum of 27 units)
Areas of Specialization
Manufacturing and Automation
ME 327 Manufacturing Processes (4)
ME 428 Automation and Computer-Aided
Manufacturing (4)
ME 528 Metalforming Science and Applications (4)
ME 529 Machining Science and Applications (4)
TECH 465 Automated Metal Machining (3)
Control and Robotics
ME 410 Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
EE/ME 481 Introduction to Robotics (4)
EE 491 Robotics Laboratory (1)
ME 521 Dynamic Systems Analysis (4)
ME 522 Optimal Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
Materials and Metallurgy
ENGR 207 Materials Science and Engineering (4)
ME 430 Properties and Selection of Engineering
Materials (4)
ME 431 Material Laboratory (1)
Mechanical Engineering / 529
List of Courses - (ME) Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Course
103 Introduction to Mechanical Design (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 110 or one year of high school
mechanical drafting. Graphics for mechanical engineering
design, freehand sketching, use of computer-aided design
(CAD) software for solid modeling, descriptive geometry, and
selected design projects. Optional rehabilitation engineering
service leaning activities.
114 Machine Shop (1)
Introduction to machine shop procedures, safety practices,
hand tools, band saw, drill press, milling, turning, welding
(Graded CR/NC).
154 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and as needed for specific
topic. Current topics of special interest to students in
mechanical engineering, as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit.
201 Statics (4)
(also listed as CE 201)
Prerequisites: MATH 207, PHYS 211. Fundamental
principles of statics, resolution and composition of forces,
algebraic and graphic solutions, friction, center of gravity,
moment of inertia.
204 Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 213. Introduction to electrical circuits,
engineering measurements and instrumentation, introduction
to automatic control systems and components.
205 Strength of Materials I (4)
(also listed as CE 205)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 201. Stressed and strains under axial,
shearing, and torsional forces; flexural stresses and
deflections of simple beams; columns; and combined
stresses.
208 Statics and Strength of Materials (4)
(also listed as CE 208)
Prerequisites: MATH 207, PHYS 211. Principles of statics,
force systems and equilibrium, structures, machines
distributed force, centroid, moment of inertia, stresses,
strains and deformation under axial, torsional, and bending
loads. For Electrical Engineering students only.
210 Matrix Algebra for Engineers (2)
(also listed as CE 210)
Prerequisites: MATH 208. Introduction to calculations using
vectors; matrix operation; solution of linear simultaneous
equations; coordinate transformation; application to
engineering problems.
211 Statistics and Probability for Engineers (2)
(also listed as CE 211)
Prerequisites: MATH 208. Introduction to calculations using
probability distributions and densities; concepts in statistics;
application to engineering problems.
Upper Division Courses
303 Fluid Mechanics I (4)
(also listed as CE 303)
Prerequisites: PHYS 212. Fundamental principles and
methods of fluid mechanics; thermodynamics of fluid flow;
Newtonian fluids; equations of fluid flow; laminar and
turbulent flow; applications.
306 Heat Transfer I (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 208, PHYS 212. Fundamental
principles of heat transfer; conduction, convection, and
radiation; applications.
310 Mechanical Engineering Writing Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of WPE or UNIV 401,
and ENGR 100. Technical and laboratory report writing, oral
and written communication, introduction to information
technology. Technical report writing. Laboratory 3 hours.
312 Strength of Materials Laboratory I (1)
(also listed as CE 312)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 205. (may be taken concurrently).
Tests of engineering materials in tension, compression,
bending, and torsion; verification by experiment of basic
theories learned in strength of materials. Laboratory 3 hours.
313 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory I (1)
(also listed as CE 313)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 303. Experiments on fluid properties,
fluid statics, conservation of mass, energy, and momentum,
and fluid resistance. Laboratory 3 hours.
315 Thermal Systems Laboratory I (1)
Prerequisites: ME 306, 326A. Experiments in heat transfer
and thermodynamics; thermophysical properties of fluids;
analysis, operation, and performance testing of thermal
energy conversion systems. Laboratory 3 hours.
319 Computer-aided Problem Solving in Mechanical
Engineering (4)
Prerequisites: CS 290, CE/ME 210, 211, MATH 215.
Application of computer-aided numerical and graphical
methods to the solution of problems drawn from various
areas of mechanical engineering. The computer-aided
methods will be implemented using a combination of one or
more computer programming languages and/or existing
software packages.
320 Dynamics I (4)
(also listed as CE 320)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 201. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid
bodies; work, kinetic energy, impulse, momentum in two and
three dimensions; applications to space mechanics.
321 Kinematics of Mechanisms (4)
Prerequisites: ME 319. Transmission of motion; theory of
mechanisms; linkages; gears; cams; belts and chains.
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323 Machine Design I (4)
Prerequisites: ME 103, CE/ME 205, ENGR 207, MATH 208.
Application of principles of mechanics, properties of
materials, and fabrication processes to design of simple
machines and structural elements.
326A Thermodynamics I (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 208, PHYS 212. Concepts of
equilibrium and temperature; first and second laws of
thermodynamics. Properties of pure substances; ideal
gases; application of thermodynamic principles to closed
and open systems.
326B Thermodynamics II (4)
Prerequisite: ME 326A. Application of thermodynamic
principles; steam generators, engines and turbines;
combustion, vapor cycles; refrigeration; internal combustion
engines.
327 Manufacturing Processes (4)
Prerequisite: ENGR 207. Manufacturing properties of
metals, alloys, and nonmetallic materials; solidification
processes; material forming; material removal; joining
processes; unconventional processing; numerical control;
and automated processes.
398 Cooperative Education (1- 4)
Prerequisites: Approval of student adviser and department
chair. Integration of mechanical engineering work experience
with academic program, individually planned through
coordinator. Minimum of 10 hours per week required for each
unit. Graded CR/NC
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
402 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (4)
Prerequisites: ME 323, MATH 215. Basic concepts;
unsymmetrical beam bending, shear flow, energy methods;
the finite element method; theories of failure; introduction to
theory of elasticity, plane elastostatic problems; torsion of
prismatic cylinders.
403 Aerodynamics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 208, CE/ME 303. Air-foil
characteristics; transonic, supersonic, and viscous effects on
lift and drag; power considerations, airplane performances,
introduction to airplane and missile stability and control.
406 Heat Transfer II (4)
Prerequisites: ME 303, ME 306. Numerical methods in
conduction; theory and applications of convection; thermal
radiation, condensing and boiling heat transfer; mass
transfer special topics.
407 Design of Thermal Systems (4)
Prerequisites: ME 306, 326A. Design in engineering
practice; system simulation and optimization; economic,
environmental, other constraints; practical aspects of
equipment selection; thermal design literature.
408 Fluid Mechanics II (4)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 303; MATH 209. Compressible and
incompressible fluid dynamics; continuity, momentum, and
energy equations for viscous fluids; circulation and vorticity,
Navier-Stokes equation, boundary layer theory, turbulence,
two-dimensional flow, three-dimensional flow.
409 Mechanical Engineering Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215, and senior standing. Setup of
vibration, heat transfer, fluid flow, and other mechanical
engineering systems as ordinary and partial differential
equations; analogies between various physical systems.
Classical, transform, numerical, and computer-aided
methods of solution.
410 Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215, ME 306, PHYS 213.
Mathematical models of dynamic systems, fundamentals of
feedback control, basic control actions and devices,
applications to mechanical systems.
411 Vibrational Analysis I (4)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 320, MATH 215. Analysis of free and
forced vibrations with and without damping, systems with
several degrees of freedom, vibration isolation, mechanical
transients, torsional vibrations, natural frequency
computation techniques, finite element analysis software.
412 Strength of Materials Laboratory II (1)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 312; prerequisite or corequisite: CE
360 or ME 323. Fatigue tests of materials and connections,
stress concentration, photoelasticity, creep tests, shock and
vibration tests, combined stresses, and individual projects.
Laboratory 3 hours.
413 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory II (1)
(also listed as CE 413)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 313; prerequisite or corequisite: CE
387 or ME 408. Experiments on subsonic and supersonic
flow, free surface flow, pumps, turbines, fans, and unsteady
flow.
414 Machine Design II (4)
Prerequisite: ME 323. Design of unit assemblies and
machines; materials, safety, lubrication, and construction.
415 Air Conditioning (4)
Prerequisites: ME 306, 326B. Psychometric properties of
air, heat loads, air conditioning and heating equipment, and
air distribution.
416 Energy Systems (4)
Prerequisite: ME 326A. Unconventional energy conversion
systems, energy storage, thermoelectric power and
refrigeration, absorption refrigeration and cryogenics.
417 Machine Analysis Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: ME 310, 321, 323. Experimental analysis of
steady state and transient characteristics of machine
components and of complete machines. Laboratory 3 hours.
419 Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering (4)
Prerequisite: ME 103, ME 323, ME 303, ME 306, CS 290 (or
equivalent). Applications of modern engineering tools in
computer-aided design, finite element analysis,
computational fluid dynamics and control simulations.
Problems in mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and
control, etc. are covered.
421 Dynamics of Mechanisms (4)
Prerequisite: CE/ME 320. Application of principles of statics,
kinematics, and dynamics to analysis and design of
mechanisms with rotating or reciprocating masses.
422 Optimization of Mechanical Engineering Systems (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215, ME 306, PHYS 213. Design
considerations of mechanical engineering systems;
optimization techniques; application of existing computer
programs and analytical methods to optimization of
mechanical engineering systems.
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423 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (4)
Prerequisites: CE/ME 210, CS 290, MATH 215. Corequisites:
ME 306, ME 323. Derivation of element stiffness matrices for
spring, bar, beam, and constant-strain triangle elements,
from energy principles. Application to trusses and frames.
Steady-state heat transfer. Use of finite element method
software.
428 Automation and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (4)
Prerequisite: ME 327. Automation of manufacturing
processes, numerical control, computer-aided manufacturing,
group technology, flexible manufacturing, applications of
robots in industry.
430 Properties and Selection of Engineering Materials (4)
Prerequisites: ENGR 207, ME 327. Production,
strengthening, alloying and thermal treatment of metals.
Types, properties of polymers, ceramics and composites.
Semiconductor materials and devices. Material selection and
protection against deterioration.
431 Material Laboratory (1)
Preparation of metallic samples and study of their internal
structure by microscopic techniques. Mechanical testing of
non-metallic materials: plastics, ceramics and composites.
454 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in mechanical engineering;
enrollment subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group
study of selected topics not currently offered as technical
electives; study groups may be organized in advanced
mechanical engineering subjects upon approval of instructor.
May be repeated for credit.
481 Introduction to Robotics (4)
(also listed as EE 481)
Prerequisite: EE 360 or ME 410. General considerations of
robotic manipulator; spatial description, homogeneous
transformations; manipulator kinematics; inverse
manipulator kinematics; motion trajectories; static forces.
497ABC Mechanical Engineering Senior Project (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the graduation writing
assessment requirement (GWAR), senior standing and/or
consent of the instructor. Study of engineering design
processes. ME 497A includes case studies to discuss the
impact of design constraints. 497B and 497C includes the
selection and completion of a faculty-supervised project
focusing on typical problems encountered in engineering
practice and resulting in a formal report and oral
presentation. Must be taken in sequence starting with ME
497A.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with the sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly, and a final
report submitted. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (ME)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
501A Advanced Mechanics of Particles (4)
Prerequisite: ME 421. Analytical approach to kinematics and
dynamics of particles in three-dimensional space.
501B Advanced Mechanics of Rigid Bodies (4)
Prerequisite: ME 501A. Analytical approach to kinematics
and dynamics of rigid bodies in three-dimensional space.
503 Design of Mechanical Systems and Products (4)
Prerequisite: ME 414. Principles of design; value criteria;
manufacturing and human factors; computer-aided simulation
and analysis; synthesis of design.
504 Thermal Radiation (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406. Thermodynamics and physics of
thermal radiation and its interactions with matter; formulation
and solution of radiative transfer equations for surfaces and
enclosures by means of exact, approximate, and numerical
methods; applications to selected topics.
505 Heat Conduction (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406. Fundamentals of heat conduction,
solution of steady and unsteady state heat conduction
problems by means of exact, approximate, and numerical
methods; applications to selected topics.
506 Heat Convection (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406 or 408. Development of equations
describing fluid motion and heat convection. Analytical and
experimental results for free and forced convection and for
changes in phase.
508 Compressible Fluids (4)
Prerequisite: ME 408. One-dimensional gas dynamics;
shock waves in supersonic flow; flow in ducts and nozzles;
applications to high-speed aerodynamics; multidimensional
and unsteady frictionless flow; solution by small perturbation
theory and method of characteristics.
511 Vibrational Analysis II (4)
Prerequisite: ME 411. Analysis of multidegree of freedom
systems, continuous systems, random vibrations, finite
element software.
514 Fatigue and Failure in Engineering Design (4)
Prerequisite: ME 402 or ME 414. Elasticity, plastic
deformation, imperfections, dislocations, creep, oxidation and
corrosion, fatigue, fracture mechanics, cyclic stresses, design
against fatigue, procedures for fatigue analysis, and influence
of various factors on fatigue failure.
521 Dynamic Systems Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: ME 409 or 410. Dynamic behavior of physical
systems; input-output and state space representation of
linear continuous-time and discrete-time systems;
controllability, observability, and stability of linear systems;
examples of mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical
systems.
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522 Optimal Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
Prerequisite: ME 410 or 422. State space representation of
continuous-time and discrete-time dynamic systems, problem
statement of optimal control and performance index,
maximum principle, design of linear optimal control systems,
mechanical system examples.
525 Computational Fluid Dynamics (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406 or ME 408. Use of computational fluid
dynamics for the study of fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass
transfer. Transfer mechanisms include advection, convection,
and diffusion. Sample applications include mass flow through
piping systems and over objects, heat exchangers,
evaporators, and boilers.
528 Metalforming Science and Applications (4)
Prerequisite: ME 414. Nature and purpose of metalworking
theory, determination of working loads, drawing and rolling of
flat slabs and strips, deep drawing, extrusion, forging,
punching and piercing, friction and lubrication in
metalworking.
529 Machining Science and Applications (4)
Prerequisite: ME 414. Deformation of materials during
machining; mechanics of orthogonal cutting; cutting fluids;
tool wear; tool life and machinability; vibrations in cutting;
practical machining operations; and modern machining
processes.
530 Near-Net-Shape Manufacturing and Surface
Treatment (4)
Prerequisite: ME 430. Near-net-shape forging and casting of
parts, powder metallurgy, metal injection molding. Sheet
metal deformation, joining and fastening processes. Surface
texture, treatments and coatings. Engineering metrology.
Friction, wear and lubrication.
531 Processing of and Design with Modern Engineering
Materials (4)
Prerequisite: ME 430. Manufacturing of ceramics, glasses
and composites. Design using composites. Processing of
polymers semiconductors and superconductors. Rapid
prototyping. Fabrication of printed wire boards. Introduction
to microelectronic devices, microelectromechanical systems
(MEMS) and nano-technology.
554 Special Graduate Topics in Mechanical Engineering
(1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
interest to graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for
credit as topic changes.
560 Internet Marketing
Prerequisite: BUS 513 or consent of instructor. Integration of
Internet marketing into an organizations overall marketing
effort. Topics include customer interface, experience and
relationship, Internet marketing matrix development and
execution.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Permission needed by department. Students who select the
comprehensive examination (ME 596) should expect to take
it the quarter they complete all course work on their program,
and must comply with college and department requirements.
597 Graduate Research (1-5)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor,
departmental approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of the faculty. May be
repeated for credit to maximum of 5 units. Graded CR/ NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, and
departmental approval. Independent, directed study of
advanced topics in the field, regular conferences with the
sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as a sponsor, college approval of the topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must
be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/ NC.
Modern Languages and Literatures / 535
Department of
Modern Languages
and Literatures
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall D1054
Phone: (323) 343-4230
FAX: (323) 343-4234
E-mail [email protected]
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/mld/
LANGUAGE LABORATORY
King Hall D1041
Telephone: (323) 343-4233
ADVISEMENT OFFICE
King Hall D1042
Telephone: (323) 343-4229
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chinese, French,
Japanese, and Spanish, as well as minors in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. In addition, classes are periodically offered
in other languages such as Armenian, German, Korean, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese. The Department
also offers Master of Arts degrees in French and Spanish.
The Faculty
Professors: Gretchen Angelo, María Dolores Costa, Domnita Dumitrescu, Kylie Hsu, Sachiko Matsunaga (Chair), Qingyun Wu.
Associate Professors: Gaston Alzate, Christophe Lagier.
Assistant Professors: Pablo Baler, Chisato Koike, Paola Marin, Elena Ruzickova, Alejandro Solomianski, Toshiko Yokota.
Emeriti: Alfred F. Michael Atlee, Abdallah J. Beddawi, Dale Carter, Joseph A. Chrzanowski, Alfonso Gonzalez, Kazumitsu Kato,
Hugh W. Kennedy, Harold E. Lionetti, G. Grant MacCurdy, Alfredo O. Morales, Françoise M. Pasques, Elba Torres de Peralta, Leon
Schwartz, Hildebrando Villarreal, Marie-Antoinette U. Zrimc.
Advanced Placement Credit
Course and unit credit are granted for a score of 4 or 5 on
Advanced Placement Language and Literature Examinations.
Students should consult the department for more information.
Placement Examinations
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
administers placement examinations to assist students in
determining their level of language proficiency.
Sequence of Classes
Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment.
Prerequisites appear in course descriptions in this catalog.
Exceptions may be approved by departmental petition for
qualified students having compelling reasons. Petitions should
be filed prior to registration.
Reading Examinations
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
administers Reading Examinations in selected languages.
Students in undergraduate or graduate programs needing to
verify proficiency in a language other than English must enroll
in ML 901, in the quarter in which it is to be taken.
Limitation on Language Credit
Equivalent courses taken at the college level may not be
repeated for credit toward a degree. A student with one year of
high school language would normally be expected to enter
100B; a student with two years of high school language would
enter 100C; with three years, 200A, and so on. However, it is
recognized that special circumstances may make it advisable
for some students to start at higher or lower levels. Therefore,
the department will allow certain students who have studied a
language other than English exclusively at the high school level
to depart from the equivalency formula specified above after
consultation and with the recommendation of a properly
designated adviser.
Students who completed their secondary education in a foreign
country where a language other than English is spoken natively
may not receive credit for elementary language and Lower
Division conversation courses in that language.
Limitations on Credit for “Non-Traditional” Courses
A total of eight units of the following courses may be applied to
major programs in the department: FREN 499, JAPN 395, ML
392, 399, 496, and SPAN 499. Exceptions may be made only
in extraordinary circumstances and with the approval of the
departmental adviser and chair.
Assessment
Majors in the Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures must demonstrate the skills and knowledge
appropriate to their baccalaureate degree. This is done by
means of assessment procedures that include completion of
required and elective courses, evaluation of language
proficiency upon enrollment at the Upper Division level,
assignment to a faculty mentor, and the submission of a
portfolio. For more information, students should contact the
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures prior to
enrolling in Upper Division courses.
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Undergraduate Programs
The Credential Program
When designated courses are completed as part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree programs in French, Japanese, and
Spanish, these programs are approved by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing to satisfy the
requirements for subject area competency in those languages.
Students having less than a 3.0 average in courses in their
major program should contact the Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures for information regarding alternative
ways of qualifying for admission to directed teaching.
Students who completed their baccalaureate in a modern
language at another college or university and who wish to
satisfy the requirements of an approved subject area program
in that language should contact the Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures for information.
Students who have passed the examination(s) approved by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to satisfy the
requirements for subject area competency in lieu of completion
of a program approved to satisfy competency requirements in a
specific language should contact the Charter College of
Education for more information.
Foreign Language Cooperative Program
(FLCP)
Courses in the Foreign Language Cooperative Program (FLCP
288 lower division, FLCP 488 upper division) are designed to
give eligible students the opportunity to study at UCLA a
language other than English that is not offered at this campus
or any neighboring CSU campus. For information regarding
enrollment and qualifications, consult the Department of
Modern Languages and Literatures.
Chinese
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Chinese program includes a major for the Bachelor of Arts
degree and a minor. It emphasizes functional communicative
skills in Chinese and offers a broad and in-depth study of
Chinese language, linguistics, literature, and culture.
Acquiring functional skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing provides students with direct access to the Chinese
people and society. They will also better understand and be
able to interact with the people in mainland China, Taiwan, and
Chinese communities in other countries. The study of Chinese
language, linguistics, literature, and culture also broadens
intellectual horizons, fosters appreciation for linguistic and
cultural diversity, and helps prepare students to take their
places as global citizens of the twenty-first century.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree in Chinese is 180 units, of which 65 units are in the
major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (65 units)
Students complete a common core of 37 upper-division
required units and a minimum of 28 units of upper-division
elective units. Prior to beginning the Bachelor of Arts program
in Chinese, students must have completed the second year of
college-level Chinese or demonstrate equivalent language
competency.
Upper-Division Required Courses (37 units)
ML 150 Building a Modern Languages Portfolio (1)
CHIN 300A Advanced Chinese I (4)
CHIN 300B Advanced Chinese II (4)
CHIN 305 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics (4)
CHIN 310 Chinese Civilization (4)
CHIN 315 Language in Chinese Society (4)
CHIN 401 Introduction to Wenyan: Classical Chinese
Language (4)
CHIN 408 Chinese Literature I (4)
CHIN 410 Chinese Literature II (4)
ML 400 Research Methods in Modern Languages (4)
Upper-Division Electives (28 units)
Select 7 courses from the following:
CHIN 320 Chinese Phonetics (4)
CHIN 322 Newspaper Chinese (4)
CHIN 350 Fundamentals of Translation (4)
CHIN 380 Business Chinese (4)
*CHIN 395 Chinese in Community Service (1-4)
CHIN 402 Classical Chinese Language (4)
CHIN 403 Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and English
Structures (4)
CHIN 420 Chinese Poetry (4)
CHIN 422 Contemporary Chinese Fiction (4)
CHIN 426 Chinese Film (4)
CHIN 428 Chinese Women’s Literature (4)
CHIN 430 Chinese Literature in Translation (4)
CHIN 451 Proseminar: Chinese Linguistics (4)
CHIN 452 Proseminar: Yuan Ming Drama (4)
CHIN 454L Special Topics in Chinese (4)
CHIN 454P Special Topics in Chinese (4)
CHIN 460 Proseminar: Masters of Chinese Culture and
Thought (4)
ML 496 Instructional Practicum (4)
*Not applicable to major program.
Minor in Chinese
A minor in Chinese is available for students majoring in other
fields. It may be of particular value to students interested in
studying languages and literatures; history of East Asia in
general and China especially; political science; or employment
with the government, international business firms, or
international agencies. A total of 32 units in Chinese is
required, of which 12 are in Lower Division and 20 are in Upper
Division courses.
Requirements for the Minor ( 32 units )
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
CHIN 200ABC Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) (4, 4, 4)
Upper Division Required Courses (16 units)
CHIN 300AB Advanced Chinese I, II (Mandarin) (4, 4)
CHIN 310 Chinese Civilization (4)
CHIN 322 Newspaper Chinese (4)
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Electives
Select 4 - 16 units:
CHIN 408 Chinese Literature I (4)
CHIN 410 Chinese Literature II (4)
CHIN 454L Special Topics in Chinese (4)
CHIN 454P Special Topics in Chinese (4)
ML 399 Directed Reading (4)
French
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The study of French is conducive to proficiency in oral and
written communication and also provides training in a
humanistic discipline. It enhances enjoyment of travel abroad,
foreign films, and great literary works. Students who achieve a
mastery of French may enter the teaching profession or work
as translators, interpreters, or bilingual secretaries. Their skills
are also useful in careers associated with international
business, the Foreign Service, and the news media.
The undergraduate program in French includes a major for the
Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor to accompany a major in
another field. The Master of Arts degree program is described
in the Graduate Programs section.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree in French is 180 units, of which 73 or 77units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (73 or 77 units)
Students complete a common core of 13 Lower Division units
and 36 Upper Division units, and a minimum of 24 units of
Upper Division electives. Those seeking to qualify for the
Subject Matter Preparation Program in French must take all
courses identified by an asterisk and complete a total of 77
units, including ML 396 and ML 403 (and both FREN 310A and
310B); other students complete 73 units. At least 24 units
must be earned in residence at Cal State L.A. FREN 100ABC
or 130 is prerequisite to entrance into the program and may be
satisfied by appropriate high school preparation or by
examination. Students entering at the 300-level must
substitute 12 units of Upper Division courses for FREN 200AB
and 201.
Lower Division Required Courses (13 units):
ML 150 Building a Modern Languages Portfolio (1)
FREN 200AB Intermediate French (4, 4)
FREN 201 Conversation and Composition (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (36 units):
FREN 300AB Advanced Grammar and Reading (4, 4)
FREN 305 Phonetics (4)
FREN 310A French Culture and Institutions (4) or
FREN 310B French Culture and Institutions (4)
FREN 401 Cours de Style (4)
FREN 410 Introduction to French Prose and Dramatic
Literature I (4)
FREN 411 Introduction to French Prose and Dramatic
Literature II (4)
FREN 413 Panorama de la Francophonie (4)
ML 400 Research Methods in Modern Languages (4)
Upper Division electives (24 or 28 units)
*FREN 310A French Culture and Institutions (4)
*FREN 310B French Culture and Institutions (4)
FREN 380 Commercial French (4)
*FREN 403 Topics in French Applied Linguistics (4)
*FREN 405 Translation (4)
FREN 412 Masters of French Poetry (4)
FREN 450 Selected Topics in French Literary Prose (4)
FREN 451 Selected Topics in French Dramatic
Literature (4)
FREN 454 Special Topics in French and Francophone
Literature (4)
FREN 461 Masters of French Literature in Translation
(4)
FREN 471 The French Film (4)
*ML 396 Early Field Experience in Language
Teaching (4)
*ML 403 Current Approaches to Teaching and
Assessment in Languages Other Than
English (4)
ML 496 Instructional Practicum (4)
No more than 24 units of 300-level courses permitted.
*Required for the Subject Matter Preparation program in French.
Minor in French
A minor in French is available for students majoring in other
fields. It may be of particular value to students interested in the
study of languages and literatures, the history of Europe or of
French-speaking countries, political science, or in employment
with the government, international business firms, or
international agencies.
Requirements for the Minor (40 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (12 units):
FREN 200AB Intermediate French (4, 4)
FREN 201 Conversation and Composition (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units):
FREN 300AB Advanced Grammar and Reading (4, 4)
FREN 310A French Culture and Institutions (4)
or
FREN 310B French Culture and Institutions (4)
Upper Division electives
Select 16 units from the following:
FREN 305, 310A, 310B, 380, 401, 405, 410, 411, 412, 413
German and Italian
German
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures does
not offer a major or a minor in German. However, courses in
German are periodically offered for students majoring in other
fields. The study of German may be of particular value to
students of music, science, history, or political science.
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Knowledge of German may be helpful in securing employment
with U.S. or international agencies or with international
business firms.
Italian
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures does
not offer a major or a minor in Italian. However, courses in
Italian are periodically offered for students majoring in other
fields. The study of Italian may be of value to students
preparing to teach Romance languages; to those interested in
the culture of Italy; or to those preparing for language
prerequisites to graduate degrees.
Japanese
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The program in Japanese includes a major for the Bachelor of
Arts degree and a minor. The program places emphasis on
the development of functional communicative skills in
Japanese and offers in-depth study of Japanese literature,
language, and civilization.
Acquiring functional skills in listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and culture gives students direct access to the
Japanese people and society, enabling them to better
understand and interact with the people of Japan today. The
study of Japanese literature, language, and civilization
broadens intellectual horizons, fosters appreciation of cultural
and linguistic diversity, and helps equip students to take their
place as global citizens of the twenty-first century.
Students who wish to qualify for the Single-Subject credential
should note the requirements described below, and are
referred to the Charter College of Education section of the
Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter of this
catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree in Japanese is 180 units, of which 65 or 69 units
are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (65-69 units)
A total of 65-69 units are required, including at least 24 units
earned in residence at Cal State L.A. Elementary and
Intermediate Japanese (JAPN 100ABC OR 130 AND JAPN
200ABC), or an equivalent level of proficiency, are prerequisite
to the major.
All students take a required common core of 53 units and 12
units of electives for a total of 65 units. Students seeking the
Single-Subject matter program in Japanese are required to
take ML 396 (4 units) for a total of 69 units.
Required Common Core Courses (53 Units)
ML 150 Building A Modern Languages Portfolio (1)
JAPN 300ABC Advanced Japanese (4, 4, 4)
JAPN 310 Japanese Civilization to 1660 (4) and
JAPN 311 Japanese Civilization since 1600 (4)
*JAPN 315 Language in Japanese Society (4) or
*JAPN 320 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (4)
JAPN 400ABC Advanced Reading and Composition (4,4,4)
JAPN 408 Classical Japanese Literature (4) and
JAPN 410 Modern Japanese Literature (4)
*JAPN 450 Proseminar: Japanese Linguistics (4) or
JAPN 460 Proseminar: Masters of Japanese Culture
and Thought (4)
ML 400 Research Methods in Modern Languages (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 8 units from the following:
JAPN 307, *315, *320, 380, *403, *450, 454L, P, 460, *ML 403
*Required for the Subject Matter Preparation Program.
Additional required course for the Single-Subject Matter
Program (4 units)
ML 396 Early Field Experience in Language
Teaching (4)
Minor in Japanese
A minor in Japanese is available for students majoring in other
fields or those with an interest in East Asia in general. It may
be of particular interest to students studying history,
international relations, other languages and literatures,
business, or technology, as well as to those seeking
employment with the government or international agencies.
Prerequisite: Elementary and intermediate Japanese (JAPN
100ABC or 130 and JAPN 200ABC) or an equivalent level of
proficiency. The minor requires completion of 36 units in
Japanese as listed below.
Requirements for the Minor (36 units)
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units):
JAPN 300ABC (4, 4, 4)
JAPN 400ABC (4, 4, 4)
Electives
Select 12 units from the following:
310, 311, 315, 320, 403, 408, 410, 450, 460
Latin, Portuguese and Russian
Latin
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures does
not offer a major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Latin, nor a minor to accompany a major in another field.
However, courses in Latin are periodically offered for students
majoring in other fields. The study of Latin may be of value to
students anticipating graduate study, preparing to teach
Romance languages, or who are interested in the Classics and
in Roman and Early Christian history.
Portuguese
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures does
not offer a major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Portuguese or a minor to accompany a major in another field.
However, courses in Portuguese are periodically offered for
students majoring in other fields. The study of Portuguese may
be of value to students interested in Latin American Studies or
to those preparing to teach Romance languages.
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Russian
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures does
not offer a major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Russian or a minor to accompany a major in another field.
However, courses in Russian are periodically offered for
students majoring in other fields. The study of Russian may be
of value to students who wish to acquire knowledge of the
Russian language, culture, and literary forms.
Spanish
Bachelor of Arts
The undergraduate program includes a major for the Bachelor
of Arts degree and a minor for students majoring in other fields.
The Master of Arts degree is described in the Graduate
Programs section.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree in Spanish is 180 units, of which 73 or 77 units are
in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (73 or 77 units)
Students complete a common core of 33 Upper Division units
and a minimum of 40 units of Upper Division electives. Those
seeking to qualify for the Single-Subject Credential in Spanish
must take 44 units of upper- division electives, including all
courses identified on the program by an asterisk. Prior to
beginning the Bachelor of Arts program in Spanish, students
must have completed the second year of college-level Spanish
or demonstrate equivalent language competency on the
department’s placement examination.
Upper Division Required Courses (33 units)
ML 150 Building a Modern Languages Portfolio (1)
SPAN 300AB Composition and Grammar (4, 4)
SPAN 305 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4)
SPAN 401 Introduction to Hispanic Literary Analysis (4)
SPAN 408 Spanish Literature I (4)
SPAN 413 Spanish-American Literature II (4)
SPAN 310 Spanish Civilization (4) or
SPAN 315 Spanish-American Civilization (4)
ML 400 Research Methods in Modern Languages (4)
Upper Division Electives (40 or 44 units)
SPAN 310 Spanish Civilization (4)
SPAN 315 Spanish-American Civilization (4)
*SPAN 320 Phonetics and Phonology (4)
*SPAN 350 Translation (4)
SPAN 351 Spanish for Interpreters (4)
SPAN 380 Commercial Spanish (4)
*ML 396 Early Field Experience in Language
Teaching (4)
*SPAN 400A Spanish Morphology (4)
*SPAN 400B Syntax (4)
*SPAN 403 Topics in Spanish Applied Linguistics:
Languages in Contrast (4)
*ML 403 Current Approaches to Teaching and
Assessment in Languages Other Than
English (4)
SPAN 461 Proseminar in Hispanic Linguistics (4)
SPAN 410 Spanish Literature II (4)
SPAN 414 Don Quixote de la Mancha (4)
SPAN 418 Golden Age Poetry and Prose (4)
SPAN 424 Golden-Age Drama (4)
SPAN 426 19th Century Spanish Novel (4)
SPAN 428 Generation of '98 (4)
SPAN 472 20
th
and 21
st
Century Spanish Prose (4)
SPAN 411 Spanish-American Literature I (4)
SPAN 417 Spanish-American Short Story (4)
SPAN 419 Colonial Spanish-American Literature (4)
SPAN 421 Mexican Literature of the 20th Century (4)
SPAN 429 19th Century Spanish-
American Literature (4)
SPAN 431 Spanish-American Testimony (4)
SPAN 435 Ruben Dario and Modernismo (4)
SPAN 475 Proseminar: Spanish American Theater (4)
SPAN 483 Contemporary Spanish-American Novel (4)
SPAN 485 Southern Cone Fiction (4)
SPAN 440 Hispanic Film (4)
SPAN 454 Special Topics in Hispanic Literature (4)
**SPAN 459 Hispanic Play Production (4)
SPAN 460 Advanced Placement Spanish Authors (4)
SPAN 471 Spanish-
American Literature and Original
Populations (4)
MUS 458 Music of Spanish America (4)
ML 496 Instructional Practicum (4)
No more than 24 units of 300-Level courses permitted.
*Required for Single-Subject Credential in Spanish.
**Not applicable to subject matter program.
Minor in Spanish
A minor in Spanish, totaling 40-44 units, depending on prior
experience with the language, is available for students
majoring in other fields. Following completion of a common
core, students select a total of two to three electives. Electives
encompass literature, linguistics, and civilization, as well as
applied language. -----------------------------------------------------------
Those interested in broadening their knowledge and
understanding of the Hispanic language and culture would
typically complete SPAN 320, 408 or 410, 411 or 413, and
either 310 or 315. Students whose career goals require
communicative proficiency in Spanish are encouraged to enroll
in SPAN 350, 397, and 400A. SPAN 100ABC or 130 is
prerequisite to this program and may be satisfied by
appropriate high school preparation or by examination.
Requirements for the Minor ( 40-44 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 or 16 units)
SPAN 115 (4) plus 200ABC (4, 4, 4) or
SPAN 205AB (4, 4)
Upper Division Required Courses (20 units)
SPAN 300AB, 305, 401
Select from following (4 units):
SPAN 310, 315
Electives
Select 8-12 units from following:
SPAN 320, 350, 351, 380, 395N, 397, 400A, 408, 410, 411,
413
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Proficiency Examinations
Foreign language proficiency examinations are administered by
the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
Students in programs requiring proficiency in a foreign
language must enroll in ML 901 in the quarter in which it is to
be taken.
Master of Arts in French
The Master of Arts degree in French is designed to enable
students to attain a high level of proficiency in the French
language and its literature and to employ it skillfully in such
pursuits as teaching, writing, translating, and communications,
or as preparation for undertaking doctoral study.
Admission to the Program
In addition to applying to the University, applicants must file a
departmental application for admission along with official
transcripts of all previous college work. These documents
must reach the department early in the quarter preceding that
in which course work for the degree is to begin. Applicants
who hold a baccalaureate from Cal State L.A. and have not
attended another college since graduation must also file a
departmental application early in the quarter preceding
graduate enrollment. No transcripts are required.
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate
study, applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts degree in
French, or equivalent, and a minimum B (3.0) grade point
average in Upper Division French courses. Applicants must
also satisfy the departmental standards for oral proficiency in
French. In addition, beginning Latin is recommended prior to
enrollment in FREN 501.
Requirements for the Degree (48 units)
A total of 48 units is required, with at least 24 in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (28 units)
Language and Linguistics (8 units)
FREN 501 Development of French Language (4)
FREN 509
Analytical and Interpretive Writing in French (4)
Literature (16 units)
FREN 450 Selected Topics in French Literary Prose (4)
or
FREN 451 Selected Topics in French Dramatic
Literature (4)
FREN 535 Seminar: French Literary Prose since World
War II (4)
FREN 575 Seminar: French Literature (4, 4)
Culture (4 units)
FREN 510 Seminar: French Culture (4)
Electives (20 units)
Select French courses below that have not been taken
previously.
FREN *401, *403, 405, *412, 450, 451, 461, 471, 575, 598
*Must be taken if not completed in undergraduate status
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
(FREN 596) the quarter they complete all course work in their
program and must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
Master of Arts Degree in Spanish
The Master of Arts degree in Spanish is designed to enable
students to attain a high level of proficiency in the Spanish
language and its literature, and to employ it skillfully in such
pursuits as teaching, writing, translating, and communications,
or as preparation for doctoral study.
Admission to the Program
In addition to applying to the University, applicants must file a
departmental application for admission along with official
transcripts of all previous college work. These documents
must reach the department early in the quarter preceding that
in which course work for the degree is to begin. Applicants
who hold a baccalaureate from Cal State L.A. and have not
attended another college since graduation must also file a
departmental application early in the quarter preceding
graduate enrollment. No transcripts are required.
Upon admission to the program, students must designate
either a literature or linguistics emphasis.
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate
study, applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Spanish or equivalent, including SPAN 401, a minimum 2.75
grade point average in the last 90 quarter units, and a B (3.0)
grade point average in Upper Division Spanish courses.
Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in oral and
written Spanish in accordance with criteria established by the
department.
Requirements for the Degree (48 units)
A total of 48 units is required, with at least 28 in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (28 units)
SPAN 501 Development of Spanish Language (4)
SPAN 504 Studies in Medieval Literature (4)
SPAN 507 Literary Theory (4)
SPAN 510 Sociolinguistic Patterns in Spanish (4)
SPAN 540 Seminar: Spanish Poetry from Romanticism
to the Present (4)
SPAN 545 Seminar: Contemporary Spanish-America
Poetry After Ruben Dario (4)
SPAN 583 Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Prose (4)
Electives
Select 20 units from the following:
SPAN 414, 417, 418, 419, 421, 424, 426, 428, 429, 435, 460,
461, 472, 475, 483, 485, 499, 500, 506, 575, 583, 598
In extraordinary circumstances and with graduate adviser
approval, students may select up to 8 units of electives from
one or more related fields.
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
(SPAN 596) the quarter they complete all course work on their
program and must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
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List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Modern Languages (ML)
Lower Division Courses
140 Modern Languages and the Criminal Justice
System (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of any course in a language other
than English is recommended. Introduction to verbal behavior
in languages other than English in settings common to the
criminal justice system.
150 Building a Modern Languages Portfolio (1)
Assessment of language proficiency and portfolio design.
Required of all Modern Languages majors upon beginning
program. Graded CR/NC.
154 Special Topics in (a) Modern Language (1-5)
Topics of special interest to students of modern language, as
announced in Schedule of Classes.
180 Chinese Written Symbols in Asian and Asian American
Communities (4) (also listed as AAAS 180)
Development of Chinese characters, similarity and dissimilarity
in their usage among Asian countries, and their impact on
Asian's and Asian American's cultural identities.
Upper Division Courses
300 Language Diversity in Urban America (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. NIS account required. Study of the nature
and socio-cultural impact of language diversity in urban
America.
GE Theme D
312 Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian Myths in Latin
America Literature (4) (also listed as CHS 312)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course in Block C. Critical readings of modern Latin American
narrative fiction, poetry and drama, with interpretive emphasis
in their allusions to Greco-Roman and Pre-Columbian myths.
GE Theme I
354L,P Special Topics in (a) Modern Language (1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Topics of special
interest to students in modern languages as announced in
Schedule of Classes.
382 Maturity and Aging in East Asian and Romance
Literatures (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Critical examination and comparison of
the themes of maturity, aging and human development in East
Asian and Romance literatures. GE Theme F
389 Human Emotions in Literary Expression (4)
(also listed as ENGL 389)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Emotions such as love, anger, laughter,
fear, joy, sorrow guilt, pain or oppression, as represented in
prose and poetic forms of various cultures.
GE Theme E
392 Literary Gazette (1-4)
Prerequisites: Upper Division standing, instructor consent.
Techniques of producing a university literary magazine. May
be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
396 Early Field Experience in Language Teaching (4)
Prerequisites: Major status in a single-subject matter
preparation program and approval by chair or principal
undergraduate advisor after completion of 12 upper-division
units. Study of the Foreign Language Framework for California
Public Schools in conjunction with practical field experience.
Observe language classes in public schools.
399 Directed Reading (1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of adviser. Readings in a modern
language about topics of interest to student under direction of
faculty member; regular oral and/or written reports in the
language.
400 Research Methods in Modern Languages (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Exploration of methods of
research and documentation in the field of modern languages
and literatures. Writing research papers, reports, and essays.
All discussions and writing in English.
403 Current Approaches to Teaching and Assessment in
Languages Other Than English (4)
Prerequisite: ML 396. Current approaches to teaching
languages, emphasizing the communicative approach and
technology-enhanced language learning. Introduction to
language assessment. Study of LOTE Subject Matter
Standards. Course taught in English.
460 Cultural Crosscurrents in Literature (4)
Prerequisite: Upper Division standing. Study of a distinctive
theme, movement, or genre in a number of Western and non-
Western literatures in languages other than English.
Conducted in English. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units
for credit as content changes.
487 Latin American Literature in Translation (4) (Also
listed as ENGL 487)
Critical examination of Latin American literature, with emphasis
on post-independence and modern periods.
496 Instructional Practicum (4)
Prerequisites: ML 403, and approval by chair. Required of all
teaching associates; experience in the teaching of a second
language at the university level. Weekly progress meetings
required.
Courses in Arabic (ARAB)
Lower Division Courses
I00ABC Elementary Arabic (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental "Limitation on Language
Credit" policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of the fundamental structures of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Arabic. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of
the Arabic-speaking peoples.
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Courses in Armenian (ARM)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Armenian (4-4-4)
Prerequisite: See Departmental “Limitations on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Armenian. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions
of the Armenian-speaking people.
Courses in Chinese (CHIN)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Mandarin (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Mandarin. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions
of the Chinese people. GE C4
101ABC Elementary Cantonese (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Cantonese. Introduction to the customs, culture, and
institutions of the regions where Cantonese is spoken. GE C4
115 Spoken Mandarin (4)
Emphasis on conversational communication in daily situations.
Recommended for students with no knowledge of Chinese or
Cantonese-speaking students who do not speak Mandarin.
200ABC Intermediate Mandarin (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
development of intermediate communicative skills in Mandarin;
grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs,
culture, and institutions of the Chinese people.
GE C4
Upper Division Courses
300AB Advanced Chinese I, II (4, 4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 200C. Must be taken in sequence.
Practice in oral and written Mandarin. Emphasis on fluency,
correct expression in writing, and vocabulary expansion
through reading contemporary literature.
303 Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 201C. Emphasis on spoken Mandarin;
drills for better understanding differences between Cantonese
and Mandarin syntactic and idiomatic expressions.
305 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300A. Basic concepts of linguistics as
applied to Chinese language. Includes Chinese phonetics,
phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
310 Chinese Civilization (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 200B. Major cultural and social trends of
China from beginning to present.
315 Language in Chinese Society (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 200C. Study of how Chinese language
functions in contemporary society. Politeness, genderlects,
slang, taboos, loan words, personal naming, and cross-
dialectal influence and misunderstanding. Course taught in
Chinese.
320 Chinese Phonetics (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 305. Production of Chinese sounds,
Chinese phonetic system in relation to pinyin, analysis of tones
and syllables, laboratory practice in pronunciation.
322 Newspaper Chinese (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Extensive reading in leading
Chinese newspapers and magazines from People’s Republic of
China, Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, etc. Emphasis
on abbreviated phrases used in contemporary newspapers and
magazines.
350 Fundamentals of Translation (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Intensive study of the art of
translation, practice in English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-
English translation.
380 Business Chinese (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 200C. Intensive study of Mandarin Chinese
used in business; theory and practice of fundamentals of
commercial correspondence and negotiations in Chinese.
395 Chinese in Community Service (1-4)
Prerequisite: CHIN300B, approval of department faculty
adviser in consultation with the Department Chair, acceptance
by community agency. Participation in work of a community
agency or program utilizing communication skills in Chinese.
May be repeated once to a maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
401 Introduction to Wenyan: Classical Chinese Language
(4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. An introduction to classical Chinese
language through selections from great classics such as Dao
De Jing, Zhuang Zi, Lunyu, and Shiji.
402 Classical Chinese Language II (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 401. Study of classical Chinese language
through selected canonical writings in philosophy and literature.
403 Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and English
Structures (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300AB and ENGL 401. Contrastive analysis
of structures of Chinese and English describing similarities and
differences of each, emphasis on studying structures that
cause interference in language learning.
408 Chinese Literature I (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Chinese literature from the
beginnings to the 13th century.
410 Chinese Literature II (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Chinese literature from the 13th
century to the present.
420 Chinese Poetry (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Study of major Chinese poets in
different historical periods. Analysis of poetic form, image, and
style.
422 Contemporary Chinese Fiction (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 410. In-depth study of Chinese
contemporary novelists from the 1980s to the present: Chinese
modernism, postmodernism, and post colonialism.
426 Chinese Film (4)
Study of the history of Chinese film, cinematic theories, and the
style and art of major directors. Analysis of film adaptation of
literary texts. Conducted in English.
Modern Languages and Literatures / 543
428 Chinese Women's Literature (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Study of works by Chinese women
writers from the classical period to the present.
430 Chinese Literature in Translation (4)
Study of Chinese Literature in English Translation. No
knowledge of Chinese is required. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 units for credit as content changes.
451 Proseminar: Chinese Linguistics (4)
Prerequisites: CHIN 300B, CHIN 305, ENGL 401. In-depth
study of selected topics in Chinese linguistics. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.
452 Proseminar Yuan Ming Drama (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 410. In-depth study of the Golden Age of
Chinese Drama during the Yuan and the Ming Dynasties;
political, cultural, and aesthetic values; and their influence on
subsequent literary history and world culture.
454L,P Special Topics in Chinese (1-4)
Current topics of special interest to students in Chinese as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit
to maximum of 8 units.
460 Proseminar: Masters of Chinese Culture and Thought
(4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 300B. Study of major figures in Chinese
intellectual history. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 Units
as subject matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor's Consent. Project selected in
conference with instructor before registration; progress
meetings held regularly and culminating in written reports. May
be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
Courses in French (FREN)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary French (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
presentation of the fundamental structure of the language
through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing French.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and the institutions of the
francophone people. GE C4
130 Intensive Elementary French (12)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Not appropriate for student having a
background in spoken French. Methodical development of
elementary communicative skills in French; introduction to the
customs, culture, and institutions of the francophone people.
Credit allowed for only one of FREN 130 and FREN 100ABC.
GE C4
200AB Intermediate French (4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
development of intermediate communicative skills in French;
grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs,
culture, and institutions of the francophone people.
GE C4
201 Conversation and Composition (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 200B. Practice in oral and written French
expression of intermediate difficulty; development of fluency
and accuracy.
Upper Division Courses
All Upper Division courses except 461 and 471 are
conducted in French.
300AB Advanced Grammar and Reading (4, 4)
Prerequisites: FREN 200B. Must be taken in sequence.
Complete review of all French grammatical structures;
grammatical and stylistic analysis of difficult French texts;
reading for comprehension, vocabulary building, and oral
practice.
305 Phonetics (4)
Prerequisites: FREN 200AB, 201. Production of French
sounds such as assimilation, liaison, vowel length, rhythm,
accent, intonation, etc. Laboratory practice in pronunciation.
310AB French Culture and Institutions (4, 4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. Contributions of France to western
world; origin and development of its political and social
institutions, as well as evolution of its literature, thought, and
art.
380 Commercial French (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. Intensive study of French used in
business; theory and practice of fundamentals of commercial
correspondence in French; translation of business English into
business French.
401 Cours de Style (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. Writing and analysis of literary
French.
403 Topics in French Applied Linguistics (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B and ENGL 401. Topics in French
linguistics: Historical linguistics; modern French morphology,
syntax, and sociolinguistics; second language acquisition;
contrastive analysis of French and English grammatical
structures, in preparation for teaching. NIS account required.
405 Translation (4)
Prerequisites: FREN 300B, 401. Techniques of translation
processes in rendering into French and English materials
ranging from official documents to technical essays and literary
texts.
410 Introduction to French Prose and Dramatic
Literature I (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. Development of French prose and
dramatic literature from beginnings to French Revolution:
cultural influences, literary landmarks, and analysis of genre
and style.
411 Introduction to French Prose and Dramatic Literature
II (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. Development of French prose and
dramatic literature from the French Revolution to the 20th
century: cultural influences, literary landmarks, and analysis of
genre and style.
412 Masters of French Poetry: Beginnings to Symbolism
(4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. French poetic evolution as seen in
the principal poets from Villon to Mallarme.
413 Panorama de la Francophonie (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 300B. Survey of Francophone literature
and culture, including French-language literature of Canada,
Belgium, the Antilles, the Maghreb, and Central Africa.
544 / Modern Languages and Literatures
450 Selected Topics in French Literary Prose (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 410 or 411. Selected masters of French
literary prose and their influence on world letters and ideas.
Focus on cultural significance and literary theory. May be
repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
451 Selected Topics in French Dramatic Literature (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 410 or 411. Selected masters of French
dramatic literature and their influence on world letters and
ideas. Focus on cultural significance and aesthetic theory.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit as subject
matter changes.
454 Special Topics in French (1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest in French as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
461 Masters of French Literature in Translation (4)
Study of one or several French authors whose writings are of
special significance today. Conducted in English. May be
repeated to 8 units as subject matter changes.
471 The French Film (4)
Study of great traditions and personal styles of outstanding
filmmakers. Critique and literary analysis of intellectual
approach in French cinema. Conducted in English.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: 3.0 grade point average in French, senior or
graduate standing, adviser consent. Project selected in
conference with instructor before registration; progress
meetings held regularly and culminating in written reports. May
be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
Courses in German (GERM)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary German (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
presentation of the fundamental structure of the language
through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing German.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the
German people. GE C4
Courses in Italian (ITAL)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Italian (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
presentation of the fundamental structure of the language
through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Italian.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the
Italian people. GE C4
200AB Intermediate Italian (4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
development of intermediate communicative skills in Italian;
grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs,
culture, and institutions of the Italian people. GE C4
Courses in Japanese (JAPN)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Japanese (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
presentation of the fundamental structure of the language
through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the
Japanese people. GE C4
130 Intensive Elementary Japanese (12)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Not appropriate for students having a
background in spoken Japanese. Methodical development of
elementary communicative skills in Japanese; introduction to
the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.
Credit allowed for only one of JAPN 130 and JAPN 100ABC.
GE C4
JAPN 150 Contemporary Japan through Popular Culture
(4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 100A or Permission of Instructor. Study of
contemporary Japan (i.e., society, cultural identity, and daily
life) through examination of its popular culture, such as songs,
comics, animation, and films.
200ABC Intermediate Japanese (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
development of intermediate communicative skills in Japanese;
grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs,
culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.
GE C4
Upper Division Courses
All Upper Division courses except 307 are conducted in
Japanese.
300ABC Advanced Japanese (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Advanced study of Japanese with
emphasis on reading and writing. Continuation of aural-oral
practice as an integral part of the course.
307 Japanese Literature in Translation (4)
Study of major works of Japanese literature organized around
different themes. Subject matter may change with each
offering. No knowledge of Japanese required. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit as content
changes.
310 Japanese Civilization to 1600 (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Origin and development of
Japanese culture; religion, thought, literature, art, and patterns
of life from Neolithic age to 1600 A.D.
311 Japanese Civilization Since 1600 (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Significant aspects of Japanese
culture from 1600 A.D. to present; their evolution,
characteristics, and synthesis in modern period.
315 Language in Japanese Society (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Study of how language functions in
contemporary Japanese society. Politeness, gender, language
attitudes, the mechanics of cross-cultural misunderstanding,
how language incorporates Japanese social constructs.
Modern Languages and Literatures / 545
320 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Overview of Japanese linguistics
with comparisons to other languages. Includes Japanese
phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and
typology.
380 Business Japanese (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Intensive study of Japanese used in
business; theory and practice of fundamentals of commercial
correspondence and negotiations in Japanese.
395 Japanese in Community Service (1-4)
Prerequisites: JAPN 300C; approval by departmental faculty
adviser in consultation with EPIC director, and acceptance by
community agency. Participation in work of a community
agency or campus program utilizing communication skills in
Japanese. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
400ABC Advanced Reading and Composition (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Should be taken in sequence.
Improvement of reading ability in modern Japanese; expository
writing and use of advanced vocabulary and composition.
403 Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and English
Structures (4)
Prerequisites: JAPN 300ABC and ENGL 401. Contrastive
analysis of structures of Japanese and English describing
similarities and differences of each; emphasis on studying
structures that cause interference in language learning.
408 Classical Japanese Literature (4)
Prerequisites: JAPN 300C. Selected works of Japanese prose
and poetry from earliest times to 1868. Introduction of classical
grammar and vocabulary as needed.
410 Modern Japanese Literature (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Selected works of Japanese prose
and poetry from 1868 to the present. Literary trends of Meiji,
Taisho, and Showa periods.
450 Proseminar: Japanese Linguistics (4)
Prerequisites: JAPN 300B, JAPN 320, ENGL 401. In-depth
study of selected topics in Japanese linguistics. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.
454L,P Special Topics in Japanese (1-4)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in Japanese as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
460 Proseminar: Masters of Japanese Culture and
Thought (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Original works of major figures in
Japanese intellectual history. Individual subjects for study
change with each offering. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 units as subject matter changes.
Courses in Korean (KOR)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Korean (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisites: See departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Korean. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of
the Korean people. GE C4
Courses in Latin (LATN)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Latin (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the
language through reading and translating Latin classics.
Introduction to roman contributions to western culture.
GE C4
Upper Division Courses
354 Special Topics in Latin (1-4)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Topics of special
interest to students of Latin as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units for credit.
Courses in Portuguese (PORT)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Portuguese (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Portuguese. Introduction to the customs, culture, and
institutions of the lusophone people. GE C4
Courses in Russian (RUSS)
Lower Division Courses
101AB Elementary Russian (4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
presentation of the fundamental structure of the language
through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Russian.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the
Russophone people. GE C4
Courses in Spanish (SPAN)
Lower Division Courses
100ABC Elementary Spanish (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
presentation of the fundamental structure of the language
through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the
Hispanophone people. GE C4
105 Elementary Written Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog; ability to speak Spanish; little or no
knowledge of the written language. Emphasis on reading
comprehension, vocabulary building, and writing; introduction
to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Hispanophone
world. Credit allowed for only one of SPAN 100A and SPAN
105. GE C4
110 Spanish Conversation for Professions (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 100A. Course in Spanish conversation
which focuses, according to student need, upon vocabulary
used in medicine, law enforcement, or the social sciences.
Basic grammar presented inductively. May be repeated for
credit. May not be taken for credit by Spanish majors. Graded
CR/NC.
546 / Modern Languages and Literatures
130 Intensive Elementary Spanish (12)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Not appropriate for students having a
background in spoken Spanish. Methodical development of
elementary communicative skills in Spanish; introduction to the
customs, culture, and institutions of the Hispanophone people.
Credit allowed for only one of SPAN 130 and SPAN 100ABC.
GE C4
200ABC Intermediate Spanish (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical
development of intermediate communicative skills in Spanish;
grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs,
culture, and institutions of the Hispanophone people. GE C4
205AB Intermediate Written Spanish (4, 4)
Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit”
policy in this catalog; ability to speak Spanish, and basic
knowledge of written Spanish or SPAN 105; must be taken in
sequence. Emphasis on reading comprehension, vocabulary
building, and writing; study of the customs, culture, and
institutions of the Hispanophone world. May include a service
learning option. Credit allowed for only one of SPAN 200AB
and SPAN 205AB.
GE C4
242 Hispanic Literature and Drama in Translation (4)
Study of significant Hispanic literary and dramatic texts in
English translation. No knowledge of Spanish required.
GE C1
Upper Division Courses
All Upper Division courses are conducted in Spanish.
300AB Advanced Composition and Grammar (4, 4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200C or 205B. Must be taken in
sequence. Review of orthography and grammatical structures
needed for linguistic accuracy in written communication.
Practice in writing essays, including, but not limited to,
description, narration, exposition, and argumentation.
Introduction to MLA style.
305 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 300A. Basic concepts of linguistics as
applied to Spanish language; introduction to historical
development of Spanish and regional dialects including
Spanish spoken in the U.S.
310 Spanish Civilization (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200C or 205B. Synthesis of cultural
characteristics of Spain.
315 Spanish-American Civilization (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200C or 205B. Synthesis of cultural
characteristics of Spanish America.
320 Phonetics and Phonology (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 305. Production of Spanish sounds,
analysis of intonation, rhythm, accentuation, vowel linkage;
study of the phonological system of Latin American Spanish
and of dialectal and sociolinguistic variation across the
Spanish-speaking world.
350 Fundamentals of Translation (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 300B. Intensive study of art of translation;
practice in English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English
translation.
351 Spanish for Interpreters (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 300B. Intensive study and practice in the
art of sight, consecutive, and simultaneous oral translation.
380 Commercial Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 300B. NIS account required. Intensive
study of Spanish used in business Spanish; theory and practice
of fundamentals of commercial correspondence and
negotiation in Spanish; translation of English commercial
documents into Spanish; introduction to the socio-economic
panorama of Spanish-speaking countries.
395N Spanish in Community Service (1-4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 300B, approval of departmental faculty
adviser in consultation with EPIC director, acceptance by
community agency. Participation in work of a community
agency or program utilizing communication skills in Spanish.
May be repeated once to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
397 Field Work in Spanish (1-4)
Prerequisites: To be established by coordinator in consultation
with host organization. Field work and internships in
occupations in which communication skills in Spanish can be
used and perfected. Minimum of 4 hours per week per credit
hour. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded
CR/NC.
400A Spanish Morphology (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 305 and SPAN 300B. Study of parts of
speech with attention given to nominal and verbal inflections,
pronominal paradigms, and morphological structure of derived
and compound Spanish words.
400B Syntax (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 400A. Comprehensive review of Spanish
syntax; analysis of structure of simple and complex sentences.
401 Introduction to Literary Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 300B. Introduction to major forms and
aesthetic concepts of, and critical approaches to, Hispanic
literature.
403 Topics in Spanish Applied Linguistics: Languages in
Contrast (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 400B, ENGL 305. Addresses issues of
Spanish applied linguistics relevant for teachers of Spanish in
the US. Topics treated at both conceptual and language-
specific levels from a cross-linguistic, cross-cultural
perspective.
408 Spanish Literature I (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. Introduction to Spanish literature
from medieval period through the Golden Age.
410 Spanish Literature II (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. Introduction to Spanish literature
from 1700 to present.
411 Spanish-American Literature I (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. Spanish-American literature from the
Conquest to 1888.
413 Spanish-American Literature II (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. Spanish-American literature from
1888 to present.
414 Don Quixote de la Mancha (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 408. Reading and analysis of Don
Quixote de la Mancha.
417 Spanish-American Short Story (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 413. Spanish-American short story from
the
Tradiciones of Ricardo Palma to the present.
Modern Languages and Literatures / 547
418 Golden Age Poetry and Prose (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401, SPAN 408. Reading and analysis of
prominent poetry and prose writers of the Spanish Golden Age.
419 Colonial Spanish-American Literature (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 411. Intensive study of colonial
masterworks including prose, poetry, and theatre.
421 Mexican Literature of Twentieth Century (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 413. Intensive study of significant works
and movements of Mexican literature from 1900 to present.
424 Golden Age Drama of Spain (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 408. Principal Spanish dramatists of the
Golden Age; their thematic, poetic, social, and historical values
and their influence on and contrast to subsequent literary
history.
426 Nineteenth Century Spanish Novel (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 410. Intensive study of novelists of 19th
century Spain.
428 The Generation of 1898 (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 410. Intensive study of poets, novelists,
and essayists who promoted literary revival following 1898.
429 Nineteenth Century Spanish-American Literature (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 411. Intensive study of 19th century
masterworks including novel, poetry, and theatre.
431 Spanish-American Testimony (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 315, SPAN 401. Study of Spanish-
American testimonial narratives as a specific discursive and
cultural genre. Theory, of "Testimony" and major testimonial
works of Spanish American history.
435 Ruben Dario and Modernismo (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 413. Analysis of representative works of
modernist movement writers in Spanish America; their
influences on literature of contemporary period. Lectures and
reports in Spanish.
440 Hispanic Film (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. History and development of film in the
Spanish speaking world; study of cultural, historical and
language diversity; film adaptations of literary works and
original films. Course taught in Spanish.
454L,P Special Topics in Spanish (1-4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest in Spanish as announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 8 units.
459 Hispanic Play Production (3-4)
(Also listed as TA 459)
Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate Spanish.
Introduction to major forms of Spanish drama; mechanics and
production of a major work of Hispanic theatre. May be
repeated to a total of 6-8 units of which a maximum of 4 may
apply to major.
460 Proseminar: Advanced Placement Spanish Authors
(4)
Prerequisites: Three Upper Division literature courses,
including relevant introductory literature course. Outstanding
Spanish and Spanish-American writers from Middle Ages to
present. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units as subject
matter changes.
461 Proseminar in Hispanic Linguistics (4)
Prerequisite: Spanish 400B. Changing topics in Hispanic
linguistics, with emphasis on the broad relationship between
language, culture, and society.
471 Spanish-American Literature and Original Populations
(4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 315, 401. Study of those Spanish-
American literary masterpieces that are based on the
Amerindian cultures and languages. Theory of transculturation
and cultural heterogeneity.
472 20
th
and 21
st
Century Spanish Prose (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 410. An exploration of the development of
prose fiction in Spain throughout the Twentieth and Twenty-
First centuries. Novels and short stories by representative
authors will be studied.
475 Proseminar: Spanish-American Theatre (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 413. Intensive study of selected Spanish-
American playwrights from 17th century to present.
483 Contemporary Spanish-American Novel (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 413. Intensive study of the Spanish-
American novel after 1910.
485 Southern Cone Fiction (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 413. Representative works of Chilean,
Argentine and Uruguayan prose fiction.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and final report submitted.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
Courses in Thai (THAI)
100ABC Elementary Thai (4-4-4)
Prerequisite: See Departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Thai.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the
Thai-speaking people.
Courses in Vietnamese (VIET)
100ABC Elementary Vietnamese (4-4-4)
Prerequisite: See Departmental “Limitation on Language
Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence.
Methodical presentation of fundamental structure of the
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing
Vietnamese. Introduction to the customs, culture, and
institutions of the Vietnamese-speaking people.
548 / Modern Languages and Literatures
Graduate Level Courses
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses.
Courses in French (FREN)
501 Development of French Language (4)
Prerequisites: FREN 305, 401; beginning Latin strongly
recommended. Scientific analysis of written and spoken
French from its inception through its current use in the French-
speaking world.
509 Analytical and Interpretive Writing in French (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 450 or 451. Original analysis and
interpretation of literary or nonliterary texts as well as
independent research resulting in a report; emphasis on
scholarly writing skills.
510 Seminar: French Culture (4)
Prerequisites: FREN 310AB. In-depth study of specific
cultural developments including historical events and social,
intellectual, and artistic movements in Francophone societies;
includes lectures and student research projects.
535 Seminar: French Literary Prose since World War II (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 411. Studies in outstanding French prose
writing and literary movements since World War II.
540 Seminar: French Post-Symbolist Poetry (4)
Prerequisite: FREN 412. Recent French poetic movements
such as fantaisisme, cubism, surrealism; metaphysical and
religious poets; traditional poets, revolutionaries, and poets of
other French-speaking countries.
575 Seminar: French Literature (4)
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course(s) relevant to topic being
studied. Intensive study of significant works of particular
period, genre, or literary tendency from Middle Ages to present.
May be repeated, as subject matter changes, to maximum of
12 units.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 units for credit.
Courses in Spanish (SPAN)
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser: SPAN 400AB, 401,
403, 408, 410, 411, 413, 440, 454, 459
500 Academic Writing in Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. Theory and practice of advanced
scholarly writing in Spanish. Introduction to discourse analysis
and the theory of argumentation; contrastive rhetoric and
elements of style; research of electronic databases; and
academic style sheets.
501 Development of Spanish Language (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 320. Scientific analysis of written and
spoken Spanish from its inception through its current use in the
Hispanic world.
504 Studies in Medieval Literature (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 408, 410. Principal Spanish literary
works dating from twelfth to sixteenth century; their significance
in historical development of various genres; their influence on
subsequent literary history.
506 Semantics and Pragmatics (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 400B. Analysis of meaning in sentences
in Spanish and of main features of Spanish lexicon; selected
problems of discourse pragmatics; functional meaning of the
sentence in context.
507 Literary Theory (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 401. Study of contemporary literary
theories, Hispanic critical thought and text interpretation.
510 Sociolinguistic Patterns in Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 305. Principles of sociolinguistics and
dialectology; sociolinguistic patterns in Hispanic languages;
social and geographic language varieties including main
features of Spanish in U.S.
540 Seminar: Spanish Poetry from Romanticism to the
Present (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 408, 410. Comprehensive and intensive
study of Spanish poetry from the Romantic period to present.
The poets and their poetry will be studied in light of literary
movements, influence, political and philosophical ideas.
545 Seminar: Contemporary Spanish-American Poetry
After Ruben Dario (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 411, 413. Intensive study of Spanish
American poets after Dario, including Mistral, Storni, Neruda,
Vallejo, Guillen, Paz, Borges, and Cardenal. Literary
Movements include Latin American posmodernismo, avant
guard and post – avant guard.
575 Seminar: Hispanic Literature (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 408 and 410 or 411 and 413. Intensive
study of significant works of selected period in Spanish or
Spanish-American literature. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units as subject matter changes.
583 Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Prose (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 408 plus 410 or 411 plus 413. Recent
Hispanic prose (novel, short story, essay); focus on Spanish or
Spanish-American authors in alternate years. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units for credit as subject matter changes.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 units for credit.
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Department of
Music
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Music 127
Phone: (323) 343-4060
Fax: (323) 343-4063
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/music
The Department of Music offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Music, and Master of Arts
degrees. Many opportunities are provided for creative performance activities, both for majors and for students pursuing personal
development in music along with career preparation in other fields. The department also participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies
Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop interactive, multimedia products. For more information, please refer to
University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: William Belan, Jeffrey W. Benedict, David N. Connors (Chair), Deborah Holland, John M. Kennedy.
Associate Professors: Paul De Castro, Sara Graef, Susan W. Kane, Beverly Stein.
Assistant Professors: James Ford, Mark Goodrich, Abel Ramirez, Jay Zhong.
Emeriti: Francis H. Baxter, Millie Burnett, Lu Elrod, Robert M. Fowells, Louis A. Hansen, Byong-Kon Kim, Ellen King Kravitz, JoAn
D. Kunselman, Vernon F. Leidig, Richard McComb, Thomas Miyake, Milton Stern, Vito G. Susca, Olga Termini, Maurine
Timmerman, Patti W. Schliestett Wiggins.
Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate programs in Music are designed to provide
students with a broad, general foundation in the theoretical
branches of music, competence in artistic performance, and
professional preparation for successful graduate study. The
Bachelor of Music degree stresses composition, jazz studies,
vocal performance, instrumental performance, or keyboard
performance. The Bachelor of Arts degree serves students
whose primary interest is music history, theory, and literature
and those who wish to teach music or to achieve a liberal arts
education with an emphasis in music.
Students who wish to major in music are required to audition in
their performance area (voice, piano, or other principal
instruments), upon entrance, to develop their performance
ability, and to appear in at least one student solo or ensemble
recital each year. All music majors must demonstrate progress
in their major performing area before a faculty jury at the end of
each quarter. Those who are not making satisfactory progress
are asked to take additional work. Students must present a
satisfactory senior recital before being approved for
graduation.
The Music Department Handbook contains other policies and
regulations, including a concert attendance policy, which
pertains to all music majors and minors. It is each student’s
responsibility to obtain a copy of the handbook and to become
familiar with its contents. Failure to comply with policies and
regulations outlined in the handbook may affect continued
enrollment in the program and/or eligibility for graduation.
Participation in performance organizations is required during
the quarters in which students are registered for applied music
credit. After ensemble performance requirements are met, that
is, choir, symphony orchestra, symphonic band, or jazz
ensemble, students will, while receiving applied music credit,
select electives from the following MUS courses: 320, 321,
325, 326, 327, 420, 421, 422, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429,
485.
Students should consult an adviser in their area for the
appropriate ensemble.
Students who demonstrate competence in performance and
theory above the minimum requirement may earn advanced
standing. Lower division students may register for and earn
credit in upper division performance courses.
Music majors are required to attend four (4) music department
concerts or recitals per quarter. Students participating in a
performance will be credited automatically. CSULA freshmen
will be required to complete eight (8) quarters of MUS 101
Concert/recital Attendance (0). Transfer students will be
required to complete four (4) quarters of MUS 101.
Bachelor of Music Degree
The Bachelor of Music degree curriculum is designed to
provide professional training for musicians seeking preparation
for careers in performance, composition or jazz studies.
Students desiring entrance into this degree program should
note the specific entrance program procedures for each option
listed below. After acceptance, students are assigned to
faculty advisers for guidance in planning course work.
In the core program in music, lower division courses
emphasize music theory, literature and applied studies, while
upper division courses explore advanced concepts in theory,
music history, performance and related fields. All options
except Music Education include the required performance of a
junior recital. All options include the required performance of a
senior recital and required participation in performing
ensembles concurrent with applied music instruction. The
Music Education option is offered for those who wish to pursue
the Single Subject Credential in Music.
Each option within this degree has been carefully designed to
provide an education that encompasses the artistic and
functional needs of the aspiring musician. Within the
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framework of each of these options lies the opportunity for
individual needs to be addressed.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Music
degree in Music is 189 units, of which 106-108 units are in the
major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Program Entrance Requirements
Option I - Composition
All students desiring entrance into the Composition option must
present a portfolio of compositions for the consideration of the
theory/composition area faculty. This must occur prior to
enrolling in upper division music courses. Prospective
students should note applied music requirements necessary
for the completion of the degree program found in the core
program. All applied study requires audition by the appropriate
area committee.
Option II - Jazz Studies
All students seeking entrance into the Jazz Studies option
must first gain acceptance into the program through audition by
the jazz studies area and into the applied music course related
to their instrument of study. Note: This option requires
auditions by both the jazz studies area and the applied music
area for your instrument of study.
Option III - Vocal Performance
Option IV - Instrumental Performance
Option V - Keyboard Performance
All students desiring entrance into the Performance options
must be accepted by audition before the appropriate area
faculty. This normally occurs prior to commencing music
studies at the University, but may occur at any time prior to
enrollment in upper division music courses.
Option VI - Music Education
All students seeking entrance into the Music Education
program must submit two letters of recommendation and must
audition for and be accepted into an applied music studio.
Requirements for the Major (106-108 units)
Depending on the option selected, a total of 189 are required
for the degree of which 106 - 108 are in the major: 58 units in
the required core program and 48 - 50 units in one of the six
options. See Undergraduate Study: General Information
chapter for details about the General Education and other
requirements that constitute the units outside the major. For
Options I - V a 30-minute junior recital and a 50-minute senior
recital are required for graduation. For Option VI a 50 minute
senior recital is required for graduation.
Core Program (58 units)
All students complete a required core program of 58 units in
Music.
Required Courses (58 units)
MUS 101 Concert/Recital Attendance (0)
MUS 161ABC Music Theory I-III (3, 3, 3)
MUS 162ABC Musicianship I-III (1, 1, 1)
MUS 169 Introduction to Music: Music Technology I (2)
MUS 170 Introduction to Music: Music Literature (2)
MUS 243ABC Class Piano Instruction (1, 1, 1)
MUS 261ABC Music Theory IV-VI (3, 3, 3)
MUS 262ABC Musicianship IV-VI (1,1, 1)
MUS 300 Career Planning and Writing in Music (3)
MUS 370-371-372 History of Music in Western
Civilization I-III (4, 4, 4)
MUS 380 Beginning Conducting (3)
MUS 402 World Musics (3)
Applied Music
Select one area of specialization (6 units)
MUS 115B, 215B Strings (2, 2, 2)
MUS 116B, 216B Woodwinds (2, 2, 2)
MUS 117B, 217B Brass (2, 2, 2)
MUS 118B, 218B Percussion (2, 2, 2)
MUS 135B, 235B Voice (2, 2, 2)
MUS 145B, 245B Piano/Harpsichord (2, 2, 2)
MUS 146B, 246B Organ (2, 2, 2)
All students are required to take a piano proficiency
examination, MUS 243D, and pass it, or complete MUS 343C,
before being approved for graduation. Those who are deficient
in this area should take appropriate additional course work as
recommended by their adviser.
Options
Option I: Composition (50 units)
A total of 50 units is required in this option, which prepares
students in the field of composition.
Required Courses (41 units)
MUS 263 Introduction to Composition (2, 2)
MUS 362 Orchestration and Arranging (4)
MUS 432 Computer Notation (2)
MUS 460 Composition (3, 3, 3)
MUS 462 Advanced Orchestration and Arranging (3)
MUS 463 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 464 Musical Form (3)
MUS 465 Contemporary Techniques (4)
MUS 467 Music Composition for Television and Film
(3)
MUS 469 Music Technology III (3)
MUS 488 Music Technology IV (3)
Ensemble Performance (3 units)
Select from the following:
MUS 320 Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 321 Orchestral Performance and Practice (1)
MUS 326 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 327 University Chorus (1)
MUS 425 Chamber Singers (1)
Recital Requirement
MUS 340 BM Junior Recital (0)
MUS 440 BM Senior Recital (0)
Electives (6 units)
Select upper division music courses with adviser approval.
Option II: Jazz Studies (50 units)
A total of 50 units is required in this option, which prepares
students in jazz performance production, composition,
recording, and conducting. Students must successfully
complete a BM Junior Recital (MUS 340) and a BM Senior
Recital (MUS 440).
There are two tracks in this option: Performance and
Arranging/Composition.
Required Courses for Both Tracks (26 units)
MUS 328 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, 1,1) or
MUS 424 Jazz Ensemble (1, 1, 1)
MUS 366 Elements of Jazz Harmony (3)
MUS 368AB Jazz Improvisation (2, 2)
MUS 452 History of Jazz (4)
MUS 466A Jazz Arranging: Beginning (3)
MUS 466B Jazz Arranging: Advanced (3)
MUS 468 Jazz Pedagogy (3)
MUS 483 Analysis of Jazz Styles and Literature (3)
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Performance Specialty (12 units)
Select one area of a performance specialty
MUS 315B-415B Strings (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 316B-416B Woodwinds (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 317B-417B Brass (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 318B-418B Percussion (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 335B-435B Voice (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 345B-445B Piano (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
Track I: Performance (12 units)
Required Courses (6 units)
MUS 427 Latin Jazz Ensemble (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) or
MUS 429 Small Jazz Ensemble (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
Electives (6 units)
Select from upper division music courses with adviser
approval.
Track II: Arranging/Composition (12 units)
Required Courses ( 9 units)
MUS 427 Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) or
MUS 429 Small Jazz Ensemble (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) and
MUS 469 Music Technology III (3)
Electives (3 units)
Select from upper division music courses with adviser
approval.
Option III: Vocal Performance (48-50 units)
A total of 48-50 units is required in this option which prepares
students to perform art songs in the style and manner of the
period in which they were written, to demonstrate awareness of
poetic song content by translation from at least three foreign
languages, and to prepare repertoire and recital programs.
Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform
a 30-minute BM Junior Recital (MUS 340) and a 50-minute BM
Senior recital (MUS 440) of repertoire from at least three of the
following historical periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Classic,
Romantic, and Contemporary.
Required Core Courses (23 units)
MUS 330 Principles of Applied Vocal Development (3)
MUS 406 Comparative Vocal Techniques (3)
*MUS 426 Opera Repertory, Performance and
Production (1, 1, 1)
MUS 434 Introduction to Phonetics for Musicians (2)
Select two (2) courses from the following:
MUS 436F French Diction for Singers (2)
MUS 436G German Diction for Singers (2)
MUS 436I Italian Diction for Singers (2)
MUS 436S Spanish and English Diction for Singers (2)
*MUS 426 is repeatable with limitations; see course description.
Foreign Languages (8 units)
Four (4) units may be taken in the General Education program.
FREN 100A Elementary French (4)
and
FREN 100B Elementary French (4), or
GERM 100A Elementary German (4), or
ITAL 100A Elementary Italian (4) or the equivalent.
Applied Music (12 units)
*MUS 335B Voice (2, 2, 2)
MUS 435B Voice (2, 2, 2)
*See course descriptions for limitations on repeatability.
Performance Organizations (3 units)
Select from the following:
*MUS 326 Concert Choir (1)
*MUS 327 University Chorus (1)
*MUS 328 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1)
*MUS 425 Chamber Singers (1)
*See course descriptions for limitations on repeatability.
Theory/Jazz Studies (3-5 units)
Select from the following courses.
MUS 362 Orchestration and Arranging (4)
MUS 368A Jazz Improvisation (2)
MUS 463 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 464 Musical Form (3)
MUS 466A Jazz Arranging: Beginning (3)
Musicology (4 units)
Select one
MUS 470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
MUS 472 History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music (4)
Electives (3 units)
Select from upper division music courses with adviser
approval.
Option IV: Instrumental Performance (50 units)
A total of 50 units is required in this option, which prepares
students for performance in small ensembles and in band or
orchestra. Students study the preparation of repertoire and
recital programs. Prior to graduation, students prepare and
successfully perform a 30-minute BM Junior Recital (MUS 340)
and a 50-minute BM Senior recital (MUS 440) of repertoire
from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and
Contemporary periods.
Conducting and Musicology (11 units)
Select two of the following three courses (8 units)
MUS 473
History and Literature of Symphonic Music (4)
MUS 474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
MUS 477 History and Literature of Wind Band in U.S. (4)
Required (3 units)
MUS 481 Instrumental Conducting (3)
Performance Area (39 units)
Select courses from each area below, appropriate to
instrument of specialization, for the numbered units specified in
each area and for a total of 39 units. These courses are
repeatable within limits specified in course descriptions.
Instrumental Course (2 units)
MUS 411 Performance Pedagogy (2)
Performing Organizations (6 units)
MUS 320 Symphonic Band (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 321 Orchestral Performance and Practice (1, 1,
1, 1, 1, 1)
Ensemble Courses (11 units)
MUS 420 String Ensemble (1)
MUS 421AB Woodwind Ensemble (1, 1)
MUS 422 Brass Ensemble (1)
MUS 423 Percussion Ensemble (1)
MUS 424 Jazz Ensemble (1)
MUS 485 Chamber Music (1)
Applied Music (12 units)
Select area of specialization:
MUS 315B, 415B Strings (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 316B, 416B Woodwinds (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 317B, 417B Brass (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 318B, 418B Percussion (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
Electives (8 units)
Select from upper division music courses with adviser
approval.
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Option V: Keyboard Performance (50 units)
A total of 50 units are required in this option which emphasizes
high standards in performance of solo and ensemble literature.
Performance requirements include a BM Junior Recital (MUS
340) and a BM Senior Recital (MUS 440).
Required Courses (28 units)
MUS 146A or B or 246 A or B Organ (1, 1)
MUS 405AB Piano Pedagogy (3, 3)
MUS 463 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 464 Musical Form (3)
MUS 465 Contemporary Techniques (4)
MUS 475 History and Literature of Keyboard Music (4)
MUS 485 Chamber Music (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,)
Applied Music (12 units)
MUS 345B Piano (2, 2, 2)
MUS 445B Piano (2, 2, 2)
Ensemble (6 units)
MUS 325 Accompanying Ensemble (1, 1, 1,) and
Select 3 units for the following:
MUS 320 Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 321 Orchestral Performance and Practice (1)
MUS 326 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 327 University Chorus (1)
MUS 425 Chamber Singers (1)
Electives (4 units)
Select from upper division music courses with adviser
approval.
Option VI: Music Education (50 units)
A total of 50 units is required in this option which prepares
students for careers in Vocal/Choral or Instrumental teaching.
Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform
a 50-mintute Senior Recital (MUS 440).
Required Courses for Both Tracks (27 units)
MUS 191 Intro to Music in Schools (2)
MUS 330 Principles of Applied Vocal Development (3)
MUS 362 Orchestration and Arranging (4)
MUS 401 Elementary General Music Techniques (3)
MUS 489 Instructional Technology for the Music
Educator (3)
Applied Music (12 units)
Select one area of a performance specialty:
MUS 315B-415B Strings (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 316B-416B Woodwinds (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 317B-417B Brass (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 318B-418B Percussion (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 335B-435B Voice (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 345B-445B Piano (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
MUS 346B-446B Organ (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
Track 1: Vocal/Choral Teaching (23 units)
Required Courses
MUS 312A High Strings (2) or
MUS 312B Low Strings (2)
MUS 312C Single Reeds (2) or
MUS 312D Double Reeds/Flute (2)
MUS 312E High Brass (2) or
MUS 312F Low Brass (2)
MUS 312G Percussion (2)
MUS 312H Guitar (2)
MUS 326 Concert Choir (1) or
MUS 327 University Chorus (1)
MUS 405A Piano Pedagogy (3)
MUS 406 Comparative Vocal Techniques (3)
MUS 461 Choral Arranging (3)
MUS 480 Choral Conducting (3)
Track 2: Instrumental Teaching (23 units)
Required Courses
MUS 312A-H Orchestral Instruments (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)*
MUS 407 Instrumental Techniques I (3)
MUS 468 Jazz Pedagogy (3)
MUS 481 Instrumental Conducting (3)
* Students in the instrumental teaching track must have all courses in
the 312 series with the exception of the course for their major
instrument.
Additional Requirements for the Single Subject
Credential (7 units)
In addition to the Bachelor of Music degree program in Music
Education (Option VI), the following courses are required for
the credential, are prerequisite to directed teaching in music,
and they may be taken either for elective credit, for the degree
outside the major, or in postbaccalaureate standing. Refer to
the Charter College of Education section in the Academic
Programs: College-Based and University-Wide chapter of
this catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
Required Courses (7 units)
MUS 408 Choral Techniques (3) or
MUS 409 Instrumental Techniques II
MUS 480 Choral conducting (3) or
MUS 481 Instrumental conducting (3)
MUS 496 Demonstration of Competencies in Music
Education (1)
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree is intended for those students
seeking a broad education in music. The curriculum stresses
theory, history and literature, and performance of music.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Music is 180 units, of which 84 units are in the major.
Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (84 units)
A total of 180 units is required for the degree. A BA Senior
Recital (MUS 441) or Senior Project (MUS 487) is required.
(Students must be enrolled in applied music during the quarter
the Senior Recital is performed. Students electing to complete
a Senior Project must register for at least 3 units of MUS 487
over a minimum of two quarters, including the quarter during
which the final project is submitted. MUS 487 may be used as
an elective.)
See the Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter
for details about the General Education and other requirements
which constitute the units outside the major.
Lower Division Core Courses (31 units)
MUS 101 Concert/Recital Attendance (0)
MUS 161ABC Music Theory I-III (3, 3, 3)
MUS 162ABC Musicianship I-III (1, 1, 1)
MUS 169 Introduction to Music: Music Technology I (2)
MUS 170 Introduction to Music: Music Literature (2)
MUS 243ABC Class Piano Instruction (1, 1, 1)
MUS 261ABC Music Theory IV–VI (3, 3, 3)
MUS 262ABC Musicianship IV-VI (1, 1, 1)
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Upper Division Core Courses (27 units)
MUS 300 Career Planning and Writing in Music (3)
MUS 370, 371, 372 History of Music in Western
Civilization (4, 4, 4)
MUS 380 Beginning Conducting (3)
MUS 402 World Musics (3)
Select 6 units from the following repeatable ensemble courses.
MUS 320 Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 321 Orchestral Performance and Practice (1)
MUS 326 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 327 University Chorus (1)
MUS 425 Chamber Singers (1)
Applied Music (6 units)
Select from the following (6 units):
The units in applied music are lower or upper division
depending upon audition results. It is expected that students
will reach the 400 level of study prior to the senior recital.
MUS 115A, 215A, 315A, 415A Strings (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 116A, 216A, 316A, 416A Woodwinds(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 117A, 217A, 317A, 417A Brass (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 118A, 218A, 318A, 418A Percussion (1,
1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 135A, 235A, 335A, 435A Voice (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 145A, 245A, 345A, 445A Piano (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 146A, 246A, 346A, 446A Organ (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
Piano Proficiency Requirement
All students are required to take a piano proficiency
examination, MUS 243D, and pass it, or complete MUS 343C
(Class Piano Instruction), before being approved for
graduation. Those who are deficient in this area should take
appropriate additional course work as recommended by their
adviser.
Required units for the Major (20 units)
Required Courses in Music Theory (3 –8 units)
Select from the following:
MUS 362 Orchestration and Arranging (4)
MUS 460 Composition (3)
MUS 463 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 464 Musical Form (3)
MUS 465 Contemporary Techniques (4)
Recital/Project Requirement
MUS 441 BA Senior Recital (0) or
MUS 487 BA Senior Project (3-4)
Music Electives (4-11 units)
Select music courses with adviser approval.
Electives in the Arts other than Music (6 - 8 units)
Select courses with adviser approval.
Minor in Music
A minor in music is available for students majoring in other
fields. A minimum of 42 units is required. Students must be
enrolled in or have completed MUS 161ABC and MUS
162ABC in order to enroll in applied lesions or ensembles.
Requirements for the Minor (minimum 42
units)
Lower Division Required Courses (19 units):
MUS 161ABC Music Theory (3, 3, 3)
MUS 162ABC Musicianship (1, 1, 1)
MUS 169 Introduction to Music: Music Technology I (2)
MUS 170 Introduction to Music: Music Literature (2)
MUS 243ABC* Class Piano Instruction (1, 1, 1)
*may be waived for keyboard minors.
Upper Division Required Course (14 units)
MUS 402 World Music (3)
Select 3 units from following:
MUS 320 Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 321 Orchestral Performance and Practice (1)
MUS 326 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 327 University Chorus (1)
MUS 424 Jazz Ensemble (1)
MUS 426 Opera Repertory, Performance, and
Production (1)
MUS 427 Afro-Latin Ensemble (1)
MUS 428 New Music Ensemble (1)
Select 4 units from following:
MUS 370 History of Music in Western Civilization I (4)
MUS 371 History of Music in Western Civilization II (4)
MUS 372 History of Music in Western Civilization III(4)
Select 4 units from following:
MUS 452 History of Jazz (4)
MUS 458 Music of Latin America (4)
Applied Music (3-6 units)
MUS 115A-415A Strings (1-1-1)
MUS 116A-416A Woodwinds (1-1-1)
MUS 117A-417A Brass (1-1-1)
MUS 118A-418A Percussion (1-1-1)
MUS 135A-435A Voice (1-1-1)
MUS 145A-445A Piano (1-1-1)
MUS 146A-446A Organ (1-1-1)
Electives (6 units)
Select units in music with adviser approval
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Music, including the
additional requirements for the Single Subject credential, is the
subject matter program designed to qualify students for the
Single Subject credential in Music. Students should consult
advisers in the department and the Charter College of
Education.
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts degree in Music is offered with three
options. The first is designed for students desiring a general
degree with breadth in all areas of music. The second focuses
upon Music Education and the third is for students seeking a
concentration in Musicology. Adjustments in the general option
to meet specific interests and abilities may be made in
consultation with graduate advisers.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a baccalaureate in music
from an accredited college or university. All applicants must
take a graduate placement examination in music. In addition,
students must seek advisement and have a program filed in
the Music Department before being admitted to classified
standing.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, including at least 23 in 500-level
music courses: a required core of 6 units and 39 units in an
option. Students may choose between three options: Option I,
General; Option II, Music Education; or Option III, Musicology.
Placement in applied music is by audition. Students in all
options must take a comprehensive examination. The program
concludes with a thesis or project. The Musicology option
requires the thesis and a foreign language reading
examination.
Required Core (6 units)
MUS 497 Research Techniques in Music (2)
MUS 596 Comprehensive Exam (0)
MUS 599 Thesis or Project (4)
Option I: General (39 units)
Required courses (12 units) to be taken in sequence
MUS 530AB Advanced Style Analysis (4, 4)
Seminar
Select 4 units from the following:
MUS 502 Seminar: Music Education (4)
MUS 507 Seminar: Vocal Techniques (4)
MUS 508 Seminar: Choral Music (4)
MUS 509 Seminar: Instrumental Music Education (4)
MUS 568 Seminar: Performance (4)
MUS 569 Seminar: Composition (4)
MUS 579 Seminar: Musicology (4)
Applied Music or Performance (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
Applied
MUS 415A Strings (1)
MUS 416A Woodwinds (1)
MUS 417A Brass (1)
MUS 418A Percussion (1)
MUS 435A Voice (1)
MUS 445A Piano (1)
MUS 446A Organ (1)
MUS 447 Accompanying (2)
MUS 519A Applied Music: Instrumental (1)
MUS 535A Applied Music: Voice (1)
MUS 549A Applied Music: Keyboard Instruments (1)
Performance
MUS 420 String Ensemble (1)
MUS 421AB Woodwind Ensemble (1, 1)
MUS 422 Brass Ensemble (1)
MUS 423 Percussion Ensemble (1)
MUS 424 Jazz Ensemble (1)
MUS 425 Chamber Singers (1)
MUS 426 Opera Repertory, Performance and
Production (1)
MUS 428 New Music Ensemble (1)
MUS 510 Graduate Choral Ensemble (1)
MUS 511 Graduate Instrumental Ensemble (1)
History (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following:
MUS 454L Special Topics in Music (4)
MUS 470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
MUS 471
History and Literature of Large Vocal Forms (4)
MUS 472
History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music (4)
MUS 473
History and Literature of Symphonic Music (4)
MUS 474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
MUS 475 History and Literature of Keyboard Music (4)
MUS 477
History and Literature of Wind Band in U.S. (4)
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of the Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of the Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of the Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of the Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20
th
Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20
th
Century Music Since 1945 (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 400- or 500-level courses with adviser approval
Option II: Music Education (39 units)
Prerequisite
MUS 489 Instructional Technology for Musicians (3)
Required Courses (16 units)
MUS 501 Psychology of Music (4)
MUS 502 Seminar: Music Education (4)
MUS 503 Music in World Cultures for the Music
Educator (4)
MUS 530B Advanced Style Analysis (4)
History and Literature Requirement (4 units)
Select any 400- or 500-level music history course with adviser
approval.
Track I: Vocal/General Music
Certification Program (12 units)
Select from the following:
Orff-Schulwerk Certification
MUS 495 Orff-Schulwerk Certification Level I (4)
MUS 587 Orff-Schulwerk Certification Level II (4)
MUS 589 Orff-Schulwerk Certification Level III (4)
or
Kodaly Certification
MUS 494 Kodaly Methodology Level I (4)
MUS 586 Kodaly Methodology Level II (4)
MUS 588 Kodaly Methodology Level III (4)
Electives (7 units)
Any 400- or 500-level course may be selected with the
adviser’s approval.
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Track II: Vocal/Choral Music
Required Courses (7 units)
MUS 507 Seminar: Vocal Techniques (4) or
MUS 583 Seminar: Conducting (4) and
MUS 480 Choral Conducting (3)
Electives (12 units)
Any 400- or 500-level course may be selected with the
adviser’s approval.
Track III: Instrumental Music
Required Courses (7 units)
MUS 509 Seminar: Instrumental Music Education (4)
MUS 481 Instrumental Conducting (3)
Electives (12 units)
Any 400- or 500-level course may be selected with the
adviser’s approval.
Option III: Musicology (39 units)
Foreign Language Requirement
The Music Department Foreign Language Reading
Examination in French, German, or Italian must be
successfully completed prior to advancement to candidacy.
Required Courses (12 units)
To be taken in sequence:
MUS 530AB Advanced Style Analysis (4, 4)
MUS 579 Seminar: Musicology (4)
Applied Music or Performances (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
Applied
MUS 415A Strings (1)
MUS 416A Woodwinds (1)
MUS 417A Brass (1)
MUS 418A Percussion (1)
MUS 435A Voice (1)
MUS 445A Piano (1)
MUS 446A Organ (1)
MUS 519A Applied Music: Orchestral Instruments (1)
MUS 535A Applied Music: Voice (1)
MUS 549A Applied Music: Keyboard Instruments (1)
Performance
MUS 420 String Ensemble (1)
MUS 421AB Woodwind Ensemble (1, 1)
MUS 422 Brass Ensemble (1)
MUS 423 Percussion Ensemble (1)
MUS 424 Jazz Ensemble (1)
MUS 425 Chamber Singers (1)
MUS 426 Opera Repertory, Performance, and
Production (1)
MUS 428 New Music Ensemble (1)
MUS 447 Accompanying (2)
MUS 510 Graduate Choral Ensemble (1)
MUS 511 Graduate Instrumental Ensemble (1)
History (20 units)
Select 20 units from the following:
MUS 570 Music of Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of the Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20
th
Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20
th
Century Music Since 1945 (4)
Electives (4 units)
Music courses in history, theory, independent directed study or
related fields outside music with adviser approval.
Recommended Courses
MUS 454L Special Topics in Music (1-4)
MUS 460 Composition (3)
MUS 463 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 464 Musical Form (3)
MUS 470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
MUS 471 History and Literature of Large Vocal
Forms (4)
MUS 472 History and Literature of Vocal Solo
Music (4)
MUS 473 History and Literature of Symphonic
Music (4)
MUS 474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
MUS 475 History and Literature of Keyboard Music (4)
MUS 477 History and Literature of Wind Band in U.S.
(4)
MUS 483 Analysis of Jazz Styles and Literature (3)
MUS 508 Seminar: Choral Music (4)
MUS 560 Advanced Composition (4)
MUS 580 Advanced Choral Conducting (4)
MUS 581 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (4)
MUS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Or the following, if not included in history:
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th Century Music Since 1945 (4)
Master of Music Degree
The Master of Music Program is offered with five options. The
Composition option is designed for students desiring advanced
study in acoustic or electronic composition. The Commercial
Music option is designed for students who wish to acquire the
requisite skills for writing, arranging and performing in the
commercial music business. The curriculum is designed to
provide basic background in a variety of additional skills,
including recording, calligraphy and composition, and
performance on electronic instruments. Two tracks are offered
in the Commercial Music option. The Conducting option
provides advanced training in conducting and research into
performance practice. The Performance option is designed to
improve individual performance skills through the study of
pedagogy and the study and performance of appropriate
literature. The Afro-Latin Music option will prepare the students
for a professional career in the performance of Afro-Latin
Music and related genres. The curriculum includes study in
performance practices, rehearsal techniques and historical
background.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a baccalaureate in music
from an accredited college or university. All applicants must
take a graduate placement examination in music history and
music theory. Applicants for the Composition option must
present a portfolio of their work to the composition area for
consideration before acceptance to the program. Applicants for
the Commercial Music options must either present an audition
of appropriate material or present a portfolio of compositions or
arrangements for consideration by the Jazz Studies/
Commercial Music area. Students in the Conducting option
must present a conducting audition for the appropriate area.
Students desiring entrance into this option may also be
required to have additional conducting experience or additional
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outside conducting responsibilities prior to admission to the
program. Students in the Performance option must present an
audition to the appropriate area committee for admission to the
program.
Requirements for the Degree
A total of 45 units is required for the individual options,
including at least 23 units in 500-level music courses. A
comprehensive examination (MUS 596) is required at the
conclusion of the program. A project in the form of a
composition, conducting recital, solo recital, lecture recital, or
chamber music recital (candidate must play a primary role) is
required at the end of each program (MUS 599).
MUS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Students may take the comprehensive examination no earlier
than the quarter in which all course work is completed.
Students must make arrangements for the comprehensive
examination at least one quarter in advance. Students are
urged to consult the Department of Music for information on
additional procedures.
MUS 599 Thesis or Project (4)
Students are encouraged to request a project director from
their area early in their program of study to ensure that
progress toward the final project is accomplished in a timely
manner. Students should consult the Department of Music for
information on procedures and required deadlines.
Required Core (10 units)
MUS 497 Research Techniques in Music (2)
MUS 530B Advanced Style Analysis (4) or
MUS 530C Popular Music Style Analysis (4)
(Commercial Music and Afro-Latin Music
majors only)
MUS 599 Thesis or Project (4)
Option I: Composition (35 units)
A total of 35 units is required in this option. The project for this
option is a composition.
Required Courses (22 units)
MUS 460 Composition (3,3)
MUS 530A Advanced Style Analysis (4)
MUS 560 Advanced Composition (4, 4)
MUS 569 Seminar: Composition (4)
Electives (13 units)
History and Literature (4 units):
Select one from the following:
MUS 470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
MUS 471 History and Literature of Large Vocal Forms
(4)
MUS 472 History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music
(4)
MUS 473 History and Literature of Symphonic Music
(4)
MUS 474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
MUS 475 History and Literature of Keyboard Music (4)
MUS 477 History and Literature of the Wind Band in
the U.S. (4)
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th Century Music Since 1945 (4)
Composition Electives (9 units)
Select from the following with adviser approval.
MUS 454L Special Topics in Music (1-4)
MUS 460 Composition (3)
MUS 469 Music Technology (4)
MUS 560 Advanced Composition (4)
Other courses in performance, conducting or applied music
with adviser approval.
Option II: Commercial Music (35 units)
A total of 35 units is required for this option. There are two
tracks in this option. Track 1 is for Composition and Arranging.
Track 2 is for Performance. A common core of 25 units is
required for both tracks. The project for this option may be a
recital, film score, or recording for Track 1, and a recital for
Track 2.
Required courses (24 units)
MUS 488 Music Technology IV (3)
MUS 545 The Business of Music (3)
MUS 546 Seminar: Commercial Music (4)
MUS 547A Advanced Orchestration and Arranging for
Contemporary Media - Small Sized
Combinations (4)
Choose 10 units from the following:
MUS 432 Computer Notation (2)
MUS 465 Contemporary Techniques (4)
MUS 481 Instrumental Conducting (3)
MUS 484 Songwriting (3)
MUS 486 Recording Techniques (2)
MUS 582 Music Technology V (3)
MUS 598 Graduated Directed Study (1-4)
Students must select one of the following tracks
with adviser approval (11 units):
Track 1: Composition and Arranging
Required Courses (11units)
MUS 467 Music Composition for Television and Film
(3)
MUS 547B Advanced Orchestration and Arranging for
Contemporary Media -Medium Sized
Combinations (4)
MUS 592 Advanced Film Scoring, Songwriting and
Music Production (4)
Track 2: Performance
Required Courses (11units)
MUS 519B
Applied Music: Instrumental (2, 2, 2)
or
MUS 535B Applied Music: Voice (2, 2, 2) or
MUS 549B Applied Music: Keyboard Instruments (2,2,2)
Ensembles
Select from MUS 421- 429 (1,1,1,1,1)
Option III: Conducting (35 units)
A total of 35 units is required for this option. There are two
tracks in this option. Track I is for choral conducting. Track 2 is
for instrumental conducting. A common core of 24 units is
required for both tracks. The project for this option is a
conducting recital.
Required Courses (24 units)
MUS 480 Choral Conducting (3)
MUS 481 Instrumental Conducting (3)
MUS 520 Applied Music: Conducting (2, 2, 2)
MUS 530A Advanced Style Analysis (4)
MUS 583 Seminar: Conducting (4, 4)
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Students must select one of the following tracks with
adviser approval (11 units):
Track 1: Choral Conducting
Participation in one choral ensemble per quarter of enrollment
is required.
Required Courses (11 units)
MUS 435A Voice (1, 1, 1) or
MUS 535A Applied Music: Voice (1, 1, 1)
History and Literature (8)
Select two from the following:
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th Century Music since 1945 (4)
Track 2: Instrumental Conducting
Participation in one instrumental ensemble per quarter of
enrollment is required.
Required Courses (11units)
Applied Music: Instrumental (1, 1, 1) selected from
MUS 415A – 418A or MUS 519A
History and Literature (8 units)
MUS 473 History and Literature of Symphonic Music
(4)
Select one from the following:
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th Century Music since 1945 (4)
Option IV: Performance (35 units)
A total of 35 units is required for this option. There are three
tracks in this option. Track I is Vocal Performance. Track 2 is
Keyboard Performance. Track 3 is Instrumental Performance.
A common core of 14 units is required for all three tracks. The
project for this option is a solo recital.
Required Courses (14 units)
MUS 519B, 535B or 549B Applied Music (2, 2, 2)
MUS 568 Seminar in Performance (4)
MUS 530A Advanced Style Analysis (4)
Students must select one of the following tracks with
adviser approval (21 units):
Track 1: Vocal Performance
Participation in one vocal/choral ensemble per quarter of
enrollment is required.
Required Courses (18 units)
MUS 437 ABC Song Répertoire and Interprétation (2, 2,2)
MUS 507 Seminar: Vocal Techniques (4)
History and Literature (8 units)
Select two from the following:
MUS 470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
MUS 471 History and Literature of Large Vocal Forms
(4)
MUS 472 History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music
(4)
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th Century Music since 1945 (4)
Electives (3 units)
Select 400-or 500-level courses in music with adviser approval.
Track 2: Keyboard Performance
Participation in one ensemble per quarter of enrollment is
required.
Required Courses (18 units)
MUS 405AB Piano Pedagogy (3, 3)
MUS 475 History and Literature of Keyboard Music (4)
History and Literature (8 units)
Select two from the following:
MUS 470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
MUS 472 History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music
(4)
MUS 473 History and Literature of Symphonic Music
(4)
MUS 474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th century Music since 1945 (4)
Electives (3 units)
Select 400-or 500-level courses in music with adviser approval.
Track 3: Instrumental Performance
Participation in one instrumental ensemble per quarter of
enrollment is required.
Required Courses (8 units)
History and literature (8 units)
Select two from the following:
MUS 473 History and Literature of Symphonic Music
(4)
MUS 474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
MUS 477 History and Literature of Wind Band in the
U.S. (4)
MUS 570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
MUS 571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
MUS 572 Music of Baroque Period (4)
MUS 573 Music of Classic Period (4)
MUS 574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
MUS 575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
MUS 576 20th Century Music since 1945 (4)
Electives (13 units)
Select 400-or 500-level courses in music with adviser approval.
Option V: Afro Latin Music (35 units)
A total of 35 units is required for this option. The project for this
option is a recital.
Required Courses (24 units)
MUS 519A, 535A, or 549A Applied Music (1,1,1)
MUS 458 Music of Latin America (4)
MUS 486 Recording Techniques (2)
MUS 545 The Business of Music (3)
MUS 548 Advanced Orchestration and Arranging
for Latin Ensembles (4)
MUS 557 Seminar: Afro-Latin Music (4)
MUS 558 History and Literature of Afro-Latin Music (4)
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Performance (6 units)
MUS 423B Percussion Ensemble: Latin Percussion
(1, 1, 1)
MUS 427 Afro-Latin Ensemble (1, 1, 1)
Electives (5 units)
Select 400- or 500-Level Courses in Music, Latin American
Studies, Chicano Studies, or Pan-African Studies with adviser
approval.
List of Courses (MUS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
101 Concert/Recital Attendance (0)
Attendance at department recitals and concerts. Required
attendance at a minimum of four recitals per quarter. May be
repeated a maximum of 12 times. Graded CR/NC.
115A Strings (1)
Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric
bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
115B Strings (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello,
bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
116A Woodwinds (1)
Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
116B Woodwinds (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon,
clarinet, and saxophone. Maybe repeated to maximum of 6
units.
117A Brass (2)
Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
117B Brass (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn,
trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of
6 units.
118A Percussion (1)
Prerequisite Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani,
and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6
units.
118B Percussion (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet
instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin
percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
121 Symphony Orchestra (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent through audition. Preparation
and public performance of standard orchestral literature and
contemporary orchestral works. Meets minimum of four hours
weekly. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
122 Wind Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent through audition. Preparation
and public performance of standard ensemble literature and
contemporary ensemble work. Meets minimum of four hours
weekly. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
124 Jazz Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. . Rehearsal and performance
of standard Jazz Orchestra literature, including original and
published arrangements. Meets minimum of 3 hours weekly.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
126 Concert Choir (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent through audition. Preparation
and public performance of standard choral literature and
contemporary choral works. Meets minimum of four hours
weekly. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
127 Opera Workshop (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent through audition. Preparation
and public performance of standard operatic literature both
scenes and full productions. Meets minimum of four hours
weekly. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
128 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent through audition. Preparation
and public performance of standard and contemporary vocal
jazz literature. Meets minimum of four hours weekly. May be
repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
135A Voice (1)
Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
135B Voice (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, anti pedagogy for students of voice. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
145A Piano (1)
Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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145B Piano (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
146A Organ (1)
Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
organ. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
146B Organ (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students
admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of organ. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
147 Keyboard Harmony and Sight Reading (1)
Corequisite: MUS 145 or 343C. Keyboard harmony and sight
reading music on the piano: chord progressions,
harmonization, patterns of pitch and rhythmic notation.
Activity 2 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 3 units.
150 Music in World Culture (4)
Study of the music of many cultures within a broad humanities
framework of visual arts, literature, history, and philosophy. A
written project is required. GE C2
151 Classical Music in Western Culture (4)
Introduces the student to the major styles, genres, and forms
of Western classical music within the context of the many
cultures in which it developed. GE C2
152 Music in American Popular Culture (4)
The origins of popular music in the United States, and its place
in contemporary society, culture, and diverse communities.
GE C2
156 Jazz in American Culture (4)
Study of different eras and styles of Jazz in the United States
and the social forces that shape it. GE C2
157 Musical Expressions of the Latino Communities in the
USA (4)
Study of Latino musical expressions in the United States and
the social forces that shape them. GE C2
160 Music Fundamentals (4)
Exploring basic musical elements common to the major world
cultures through improvisation; emphasis on rhythm, melody,
harmony, texture, and form. GE C2
161ABC Music Theory I, II, III (3, 3, 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 160 or instructor approval. Corequisite
MUS 162ABC, 243ABC. Integrated approach to music theory:
essentials of harmony, counterpoint, form, and keyboard
experience emphasized. Meets 3 hours weekly.
162ABC Musicianship I, II, III (1, 1, 1)
Prerequisite: MUS 160 or instructor approval. Must be taken
concurrently with 161ABC and 243 ABC; Sight-singing, ear-
training, keyboard application, and aural analysis correlated
with 161 ABC. Meets 2 hours weekly.
169 Introduction to Music: Music Technology I (2)
Introductory class in computer usage, computer sequencing,
computer notation, MIDI and synthesizer basics, and other
music software and hardware.
170 Introduction to Music: Music Literature (2)
Prerequisite: MUS 169. Introduction to music for majors and
minors: listening, elements of music, and basic styles and
genres of western classical and world musics.
190 Exploring Sound, Movement, and Melody in Preschool
Teaching (4)
Pre-school child learning activities to explore sound,
movement, song activities; learn basic song repertoire for
young children and basic developmental movement skills. Not
applicable to GE or credential requirements. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 4 hours.
191 Introduction to Music In Schools (2)
Introduction to choral, instrumental, and general music
teaching techniques. Current approaches to music education
are explored and observed in area elementary and secondary
schools.
211 Orchestral Instruments (3 each)
Class instruction in theory and performance of orchestral
instruments; ensemble experience provided. Designed for all
music majors and minors except those with an instrumental
focus. Meets 4 hours weekly.
211B Brass and Percussion
211S Strings
211W Woodwinds
215A Strings (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 115A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric
bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
215B Strings (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 115B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello,
bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
216A Woodwinds (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 116A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
216B Woodwinds (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 116B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon,
clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to maximum of 6
units.
217A Brass (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 117A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
217B Brass (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 117B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn,
trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of
6 units.
218A Percussion (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 118A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani,
and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6
units.
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218B Percussion (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 118B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet
instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin
percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
230 Elementary Voice Instruction (2)
Primarily for students not majoring in music. Technique of
voice production, study of song interpretation, emphasis upon
recreational singing, some attention to elementary
musicianship and remedial problems. Meets 4 hours weekly.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
235A Voice (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 135A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
235B Voice (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 135B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
243ABC Class Piano Instruction (1, 1, 1)
Prerequisite: MUS 160. Development of piano skills:
technique harmonization and transposition, score reading,
sightreading, and accompaniment. Activity 2 hours.
244AB Introduction to Organ and Harpsichord (1, 1)
244A
Corequisite: MUS 245. Introduction to Organ: Design,
Technique, and Literature.
244B
Corequisite: MUS 245. Introduction to Harpsichord: Design,
Technique and Literature.
245A Piano (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 145A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
245B Piano (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 145B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
246A Organ (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 146A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
organ. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
246B Organ (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 146B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of organ. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units
247 Keyboard Sight Reading/Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 145. Development of sightreading skills
and ensemble experience on the piano: score reading and
reduction technique. May be repeated to total of 6 units.
261ABC Music Theory IV, V, VI (3, 3, 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 161C, 162C. Must be taken concurrently
with 262ABC. Continued study of materials of music using
more complex forms and more difficult techniques and styles.
Writing emphasis on student’s performing medium. Meets 3
hours weekly.
262ABC Musicianship IV, V, VI (1, 1, 1)
Prerequisites: MUS 161C, 162C. Must be taken concurrently
with 261ABC. Sight singing, ear training, keyboard application,
and aural analysis correlated with MUS 261ABC. Activity two
hours.
263 Introduction to Composition (2)
Prerequisites: MUS 161C, 162C. Rudimentary skill in music
composition including short works for instrumental duo and
accompanied voice. Introduction to recent compositional
practices. Must be completed in advance of the junior recital in
music composition. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
Upper Division Courses
300 Career Planning and Writing in Music (3)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Combined career
assessment/planning with writing skills. Career component
includes assessment, job opportunities, and planning.
Extensive writing practice of projects useful to the field.
312 Orchestral Instruments A-H (2)
Prerequisites: MUS 161ABC and 162ABC. Development of
performance proficiencies on orchestral instruments and guitar.
Emphasis on instrument pedagogy. Meets 3 hours weekly.
Each section may be repeated to a maximum of 4 units if
different instruments are studied.
312A-High Strings
312B-Low Strings
312C-Single Reeds
312D-Double Reeds/Flute
312E-High Brass
312F-Low Brass
312G-Percussion
312H-Guitar
313 Instrumental Pedagogy (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 312. Methods, materials, and techniques
related to individualized instruction in woodwinds, brass,
percussion, strings, and keyboard instruments; lecture and
laboratory experience in teaching. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2
hours.
315A Strings (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 215A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric
bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
315B Strings (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 215B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello,
bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
316A Woodwinds (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 216A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
flute oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated
to a maximum of 6 units.
316B Woodwinds (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 216B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon,
clarinet, and saxophone. Maybe repeated to maximum of 6
units.
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317A Brass (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 217A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
317B Brass (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 217B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn,
trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of
6 units.
318A Percussion (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 218A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani,
and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6
units.
318B Percussion (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 218B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet
instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin
percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
320 Symphonic Band (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation and performance
of standard and contemporary literature of the symphonic
band. Meets minimum of 4 hours weekly. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units.
321 Orchestral Performance and Practice (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent by audition. Exploration in
standard symphonic orchestral repertoire, performance
practice, and audition preparation. Meets up to 4 hours per
week. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
322 Wind Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation and performance
of standard and contemporary wind literature. Activity 4 hours.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
325 Accompanying Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation and public
performance of standard and contemporary ensemble
literature, which includes a keyboard instrument. Meets
minimum of 4 hours weekly. May be repeated to maximum of
12 units.
326 Concert Choir (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent through audition. Preparation
and public performance of standard choral literature and
contemporary choral works. Concerts given on and off
campus. Meets minimum of 4 hours weekly. May be repeated
to maximum of 12 units.
327 University Chorus (1)
Preparation and performance of standard choral literature,
primarily in large forms, with accompaniment. Meets minimum
of 4 hours weekly. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
328 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Faculty consent by audition. Preparation and
public performance of standard and contemporary vocal jazz
literature. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
329 International Choir (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation and performance
of international choral literature, both masterworks and smaller
works, from all cultural origins. Meets minimum of four hours
weekly. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
330 Principles of Applied Vocal Development (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 230 or one year of choral experience.
Open to music majors and minors only. Principles of correct
vocal production development through lecture and
demonstration with laboratory experience in solo singing.
Analysis by class members and instructor. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 2 hours.
335A Voice (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 235A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
335B Voice (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 235B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
340 BM Junior Recital (0 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of major professor. Junior level standing
in applied music study.
Corequisites: One of the following: MUS 315, 316, 317, 335,
345, 346. Performance of a 30 minute Junior Recital.
343ABC Class Piano Instruction (1, 1, 1)
Prerequisite: MUS 243C. Continuation of technical
development from previous study. Emphasis on piano
repertoire for individual student development. Activity 2 hours.
344 Functional Piano for Teachers (2)
Prerequisites: MUS 161ABC, 162ABC, 343C, acceptable
performance on placement examination or instructor consent.
Development of keyboard competency by application of
principles of musicianship, including harmonization,
transposition, improvisation, score reading, playing by ear, and
directing from the piano. Activity 4 hours. May be repeated to
maximum of 4 units.
345A Piano (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 245A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
345B Piano (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS245B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
346 Organ (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 246A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
organ. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
346B Organ (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 246B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of organ. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
351 Music Appreciation (4)
Understanding and enjoying music through study of various
musical cultures including those of Western Europe, Latin
America, Asia, and Africa. Required attendance at selected
concerts.
355 The Creative Aspects of Music (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 160. Development of an awareness of our
innate musicality: the natural physical and mental rhythms of
everyday life and all the perceptual skills that are related to
music.
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357 Creative Experiences for Health and Wellness (4)
(also listed as ART 357, DANC 357, and TA 357)
Prerequisites: ART 209 or MUS 150 or 160; DANC 157 or TA
152 or HS 150. Exploring health and wellness through
participation in the creative arts - dance, visual arts, music and
theatre arts.
358 Music of the Oppressed in Latin America (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Basic Subjects and at least
one course each from blocks B, C, and D. Analysis of musical
expressions within a social, political and historical context, that
were created by oppressed groups in Latin America and
Latinos in the United States.
362 Orchestration and Arranging (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C; prior completion of MUS 211
or 312 recommended. Theory of writing for instrumental
ensembles, Instrumentation, basic instrumental acoustics,
study of orchestral scores, and introduction to symphonic
orchestration and arranging.
366 Elements of Jazz Harmony (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 261C.The study of the fundamental
aspects of jazz harmony and composition, including harmonic
progression, melodic design and rhythmic formulation.
367ABC Jazz, Rock, and Popular Piano Techniques (1,1,1)
Prerequisite: 343C or consent of instructor. Keyboard
harmony, styles, and concepts employed in the commercial
and popular music fields. Activity 2 hours.
368ABC Jazz Improvisation (2, 2, 2)
368A: Prerequisites: MUS 161C, MUS 162C.
Basic improvisation technique, including scales, chords, simple
harmonic progressions, and standard blues literature
characteristic of jazz idiom. Meets 3 hours weekly.
368B: Prerequisite: MUS 368A. Continuation of development
of improvisational techniques with emphasis on standard jazz
literature. Meets 3 hours weekly.
368C: Prerequisite: MUS 368B. Continued development of
improvisational techniques, composition, and transcription of
jazz melodies. Meets 3 hours weekly.
369 Music Technology II (2 Units)
Prerequisites: MUS 161C, 162C, 243C. Continuing preparatory
class in computer usage, computer sequencing, computer
notation, MIDI and synthesizer basics, other music software
and hardware, and basic music recording principles.
370-371-372 History of Music in Western Civilization I-II-III
(4 each)
Prerequisites: 261C, 262C, and 170. Survey of music in
general culture, emphasizing evolution of musical style and
practice.
380 Beginning Conducting (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C. Elements of baton
techniques, interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal
techniques utilizing suitable choral and instrumental literature.
Meets 4 hours weekly.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser. MUS 400
400 Elementary Classroom Music (3)
Investigation of the perceptual, expressive, historical and
cultural components of music relevant to the elementary
classroom. Meets 4 hours weekly.
401 Elementary General Music Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C and 262C. Comparison of ideas
and practices relevant to the teaching of elementary general
music in grades K-12. Observation and participation laboratory
provided.
402 World Musics (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 161C and 162C. Introduction to musical
styles of world cultures with emphasis on theory, forms,
instruments and sociological implications. Influence of world
musics on popular musical styles.
403 Training Select Children’s Choirs (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 330, 380. Choral techniques as applied to
children with vocal ability or interest prior to and during voice
change. Arranged visits with school and community children’s
choir rehearsals. Meets 3 hours weekly.
404 Acoustical Analysis of Instrument Construction (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 312 A-H. Physical and acoustical principles
of musical instrument construction with laboratory experience
in evaluation and maintenance of instruments. Meets 4 hours
weekly.
405AB Piano Pedagogy (3, 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 345.
405A: Approaches to Piano Teaching.
405B: Materials for Beginning/Intermediate Piano Students
Observation of teaching.
406 Comparative Vocal Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 330. Comparative analysis of theories of
vocal production as applied to the child voice, changing voice,
and mature voice; study of the literature for each category.
407 Instrumental Techniques I (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of 312 series or equivalent
knowledge of orchestral instruments. Comparison of ideas and
practices relevant to the teaching of instrumental music at the
elementary and junior high school levels. Observation and
participation in laboratory provided. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2
hours.
408 Choral Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C, 330, 344, 480. Period, style,
form, and other technical aspects of literature suitable for
various types of vocal ensembles, and analysis of performance
problems. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours.
409 Instrumental Techniques II (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of 312 series or equivalent
knowledge of orchestral instruments. Comparison of ideas and
practices relevant to the teaching of instrumental music at the
high school level. Observation and participation in laboratory
provided. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours.
411 Performance Pedagogy (2)
Prerequisite: 300-level applied music course. Solo repertoire
for brass, winds, percussion, and strings; emphasis on
analysis, interpretation, and performance of representative
literature. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Lecture 1
hour, activity 2 hours.
415A Strings (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 315A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric
bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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415B Strings (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 315B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello,
bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
416A Woodwinds (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 316A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
416B Woodwinds (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 316B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon,
clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to maximum of 6
units.
417A Brass (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 317A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units
417B Brass (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 317B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn,
trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of
6 units.
418A Percussion (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 318A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani,
and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6
units.
418B Percussion (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 318B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet
instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin
percussion. May he repeated to maximum of 6 units.
420A String Ensemble: Orchestral Instruments (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance of
standard ensemble literature, including quartets, quintets,
sextets, and larger works. Meets minimum of 4 hours weekly.
420B String Ensemble: Guitars (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance of
standard guitar ensemble literature, including quartets,
quintets, sextets, and larger works. Meets minimum of 4 hours
weekly.
421AB Woodwind Ensemble (1, 1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance
of standard ensemble literature, including quartets, quintets,
sextets, and larger works. Meets minimum of 3 hours weekly.
421A: For mixed woodwind instruments (for example, flute;
oboe; clarinet and bassoon; and flute trios). May be repeated
to maximum of 12 units.
421B: For clarinet choir, clarinet, and saxophone trios.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
422 Brass Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance
of standard ensemble literature, including quartets, quintets,
sextets, and larger works. Meets minimum of 3 hours weekly.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
423A Percussion Ensemble: Orchestral Percussion (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent. Rehearsal and performance
of standard ensemble literature, including quartets, quintets,
sextets, and larger works. May be repeated to a maximum of
twelve units. Meets a minimum of four hours weekly.
423B Percussion Ensemble: Latin Percussion (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent. Rehearsal and performance
of Latin-American percussion music using traditional Latin
American percussion instruments. Historical background and
instrument maintenance will be covered. May be repeated to a
maximum of twelve units. Meets a minimum of four hours
weekly.
424 Jazz Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance
of standard Jazz orchestra literature, including original and
published arrangements. Meets minimum of 3 hours weekly.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
425 Chamber Singers (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent by audition. Choral music
from 15th century to present with special attention to
madrigals; music of all styles for choral ensemble of twenty or
less. Concerts on and off campus. Meets minimum of 3 hours
weekly. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
426 Opera Repertory, Performance, and Production (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Training in the preparation
and performance of operatic repertory. Meets minimum of 3
hours weekly. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
427 Afro-Latin Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Rehearsal and
performance of Latin-Jazz including Afro-Cuban music as well
as rhythms from other Latin-American countries for a medium
size ensemble. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
428 New Music Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance
of 20th century chamber music literature with special emphasis
on recent works and student compositions. Meets minimum of
3 hours weekly. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
429 Jazz Ensemble: Small (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Rehearsal and performance
of jazz literature for small ensemble (2-9 players) in a variety of
combinations. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
431 Proseminar: Theory Pedagogy (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 261C. Comparative study of various
techniques, procedures, and instructional materials used in
teaching music theory with special emphasis on new
instructional media.
432 Computer Notation (2)
Prerequisites: MUS 369. Methods in the utilization of computer
music software for professional music manuscript preparation.
Lecture 1 hour, activity 2 hours.
434 Introduction to Phonetics for Musicians (2)
Introduction to International Phonetics Alphabet and its
symbols and sounds, prepares students for success in any
specific language diction course; through lectures, listening,
speaking, translating and transcribing song texts. Lecture: 1
hour, activity 2 hours
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435A Voice (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 335A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
435B Voice (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 335B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
436F French Diction for Singers (2)
Prerequisite: MUS 434 or equivalent. Thorough study of
phonemes of French language via phoneticization (I.P.A.),
vocalization, and interpretive expression of text. Application to
song and operatic repertoire with open-class recital at
conclusion of quarter. Lecture 1 hour, activity 2 hours.
436G German Diction for Singers (2)
Prerequisite: MUS 434 or equivalent. Thorough study of
phonemes of German language via phoneticization (I.P.A.),
vocalization, and interpretive expression of text. Application to
song and operatic repertoire with open-class recital at
conclusion of quarter. Lecture 1 hour, activity 2 hours.
436I Italian Diction for Singers (2)
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent, MUS 434 or equivalent.
Thorough study of phonemes of Italian language via
phoneticization (I.P.A.), vocalization, and interpretive
expression of text. Application to song and operatic repertoire
with open-class recital at conclusion of quarter. Lecture 1 hour,
activity 2 hours.
436S Spanish and English Diction for Singers (2)
Prerequisite: MUS 434 or equivalent. Thorough study of
phonemes of Spanish and English languages via
phoneticization (I.P.A.), vocalization, and interpretive
expression of text. Application to song and operatic repertoire
with open-class recital at conclusion of quarter Lecture 1 hour,
activity 2 hours.
437A Song Repertoire and Interpretation - French (2)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Survey of French
language song literature in all periods of music history.
Emphasis on student performances of representative
selections.
437B Song Repertoire and Interpretation - German (2)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Survey of German
language song literature in all periods of music history.
Emphasis on student performances of representative
selections.
437C Song Repertoire and Interpretation - English and
Italian (2)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Survey of English and
Italian language song literature in all periods of music history.
Emphasis on student performances of representative
selections.
439 Introduction to Music Librarianship (4)
Course offered online only. Introduction to the necessary
skills of music librarianship. The course is designed for
someone working in a music library who is not a trained
librarian, or a librarian with limited music background.
Repeatability: None.
440 BM Senior Recital (0 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of major professor. Senior level
standing in applied music study. Corequisites: One of the
following: MUS 415, 416, 417, 435, 445, 446. Performance of a
50 minute Senior Recital.
441 BA Senior Recital (0 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of major professor. Senior level
standing in applied music study. Corequisites: One of the
following: MUS 415, 416, 417, 435, 445, 446. Performance of a
20 minute Senior Recital.
445A Piano (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 345A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
445B Piano (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 345B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
446A Organ (1)
Prerequisite: MUS 346A or jury examination. Instruction in
technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of
organ. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
446B Organ (2)
Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 346B
or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire,
literature, and pedagogy for students of organ. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
447 Accompanying (2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Training in performance
styles of different periods and combinations of performers and
in the specific tasks of accompanying. Practical experience
through guided performance with vocalists and
instrumentalists. Meets 4 hours weekly. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units.
452 History of Jazz (4)
Nature and processes of jazz with concentration on its
historical background and development in the U.S., and its
resultant impact on culture and music worldwide.
454L, P Special Topics in Music (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing: specific prerequisites
subject to course content. Selected topics reflecting specific
issues, problems, and interests in music, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units as subject matter changes.
455 The Creative Genius in Art and Music (4)
(also listed as ART 455)
Great artists and musicians throughout history; their
philosophy, innovations, accomplishments, and effects on
culture and history.
456 Nature, Environment, and the Arts (4)
Human attitudes toward the natural environment as revealed in
the visual arts and music. Analysis and interpretation of
examples from various periods and cultures.
458 Music of Latin America (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 150 or 351. Development of understanding
of and appreciation for music of Latin America; examination of
representative works from folk and art music of the twenty
republics.
460 Composition (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C and 362. Writing for small
instrumental and/or vocal ensembles. May be repeated to
maximum of 18 units.
461 Choral Arranging (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C. Writing and arranging for
vocal groups, problems in arranging for the usual school
groups, and creative arranging in smaller vocal forms.
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462 Advanced Orchestration and Arranging (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 362. Survey of techniques necessary for
orchestrating compositions for symphonic band and symphony
orchestra; special attention given to problems encountered in
public school bands and orchestras.
463 Counterpoint (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C. Eighteenth century
contrapuntal techniques, including some work in the species;
invertible counterpoint, motive development, two- and three-
part inventions, and the fugue.
464 Musical Form (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C. Analytic techniques for
study of balance in organization of musical material.
465 Contemporary Techniques (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C. Techniques used in
contemporary composition.
466A Jazz Arranging: Beginning (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 368C. Basic arranging techniques.
Emphasis on arranging for small jazz ensembles with practical
writing experience. Will cover voicings, scoring practices,
calligraphy and contemporary trends within the medium.
466B Jazz Arranging: Advanced (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 466A. Advanced arranging techniques for
jazz and studio orchestras, including use of extended forms,
woodwind doubles and unusual meter. May be repeated to
maximum of 9 units.
467 Music Composition for Television and Films (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 366, 462, 469. Techniques used in
composing music for television and film productions; practical
writing experience.
468 Jazz Pedagogy (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 368C or instructor consent. Techniques
and materials for teaching jazz improvisation, jazz arranging,
jazz history, and jazz ensemble.
469 Music Technology III (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 362, 369. Computer music composition
and arranging; recording, sequencing, editing, mixing, sound
sources. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours.
470 History and Literature of Opera (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. Development of opera
from Baroque to present; discussion and analysis of
representative opera texts and scores with emphasis on visual
experience.
471 History and Literature of Large Vocal Forms (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. Development of large
vocal forms from Baroque to present; discussion and analysis
of representative works including masses, cantatas, and
oratorios.
472 History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. Development of solo
song from Baroque to present; discussion and analysis of
representative art songs and vocal chamber music.
473 History and Literature of Symphonic Music (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. Development of
symphonic music from pre-classicism to present; discussion
and analysis of representative orchestral scores.
474 History and Literature of Chamber Music (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. Development of
instrumental chamber music from Renaissance to present;
discussion and analysis of representative works.
475 History and Literature of Keyboard Music (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. Development of
keyboard music from Renaissance to present; discussion and
analysis of representative works for keyboard instruments
including harpsichord, organ, and piano.
477 History and Literature of Wind Band in U.S. (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372. History of wind band
in U.S.; emphasis on twentieth century literature.
478 Music History Review (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 370, 371, and 372 or consent of instructor.
Comprehensive review of the history of music. Designed
particularly for returning students who need to review the
history of music. Does not fulfill MA or MM degree
requirements.
479 Music Theory Review (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C and 262C, or consent of instructor.
Comprehensive review of the principles of music theory and
analysis. Designed particularly for returning students who need
to review the principles of music theory and analysis. Does not
fulfill MA or MM degree requirements.
480 Choral Conducting (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 380. Application of basic conducting
techniques to problems of choral conducting. May be repeated
to maximum of 9 units. Meets 4 hours weekly.
481 Instrumental Conducting (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 380; 312 recommended. Experience
offered in transposition, score reading, baton technique, and
interpretation of symphonic literature; recognition of
psychologically sound rehearsal procedure. Meets 4 hours
weekly.
483 Analysis of Jazz Styles and Literature (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C, 368C, 452. Survey of
significant jazz composers, their contributions and performance
practices; analyses of representative compositions and
improvisations.
484 Commercial Songwriting (3)
Prerequisites: MUS 261C, 262C, 362, 366, 368AB. Techniques
of songwriting. Melodic, harmonic writing with lyrics in the
context of contemporary commercial music.
485 Chamber Music (1)
Study and performance of selected works from the duo, trio,
quartet, or larger chamber ensemble literature. Activity 4 hours.
May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
486 Recording Techniques (2)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Techniques of audio
recording currently in use in studio and concert settings. Multi-
track and master recording using digital and analog formats.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
487 Senior Project (1-4)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 261C, MUS 372. Project in lieu
of a recital for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts,
General Option. The project is selected in consultation with the
major adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
Graded CR/NC.
488 Music Technology IV (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 469. Advanced computer music
composition; digital recording, editing, mixing, sound sources.
Continuation of MUS 469. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours.
568 / Music
489 Instructional Technology for the Music Educator (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 261C. Computer applications for
musicians, familiarity with available software, integrating
computer technology into the music classroom and the
development of a teaching module. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2
hours.
490 Music for Early Childhood (4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 413, CHDV 220, PSY 412A. Music
activities suitable for the young child. Includes five field trips
for observation of children in preschool or kindergarten and
primary situations. May not be taken in lieu of MUS 400.
491 Music as Therapy in Human Development (4)
Exploration of music and movement as vehicles for therapy,
including activities designed to promote a sense of health and
well-being for disabled children and adults.
492 Musical Creativity for Children (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 400 or 490. Use of Orff-Schulwerk method
to develop creativity in children through singing, movement,
instruments, and language. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
493 Solfege I (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 261C. Introduction to the pentatone
through ear training, sight singing, reading, writing, and interval
study. Explores pentatonic melodies with tonal counters on do,
la, re and sol. Introduction to the Curwen hand signs.
494 Kodaly Methodology Level I (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 401. Philosophy and pedagogy of Zoltan
Kodaly applied to American music education. Level I presents
pedagogy for preschool through grade 2. Additional 15 contact
hours required for national certification. Lecture 3 hours,
activity 2 hours.
495 Orff-Schulwerk Certification Level I (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 401. Basic Orff pedagogy for working with
pentatonics on do and la, beginning movement experiences
and introduction to the soprano recorder. Follows AOSA
guidelines for Level I certification. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2
hours.
496 Demonstration of Competencies in Music
Education
(1)
A capstone examination in which students must demonstrate
musical competency in five areas: senior recital, piano
proficiency, conducting skills, ear training/ sightsinging, and
music history and theory.
497 Research Techniques in Music (2)
Basic bibliography, survey of literature, methods of research in
music and music education, and practice in organizing and
reporting data, both oral and written.
498 Cooperative Education (2) (see UNIV 498)
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (MUS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department
and approval of the graduate adviser. MUS 400
Classified graduate standing in Music or equivalent music background is required for admission to all 500 level courses.
501 Psychology of Music (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 497, introductory course in psychology or
educational psychology, at least 30 units in music. Musical
personality, perception of musical characteristics, musical
taste, and theories of learning applied to music; survey of
standardized tests of musical aptitude and achievement.
502 Seminar: Music Education (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 497, baccalaureate with major in music
education, at least one year of teaching experience.
Evaluation of research and various philosophies, methods, and
trends in music education.
503 Musics in World Cultures for the Music Educator (4)
Gaining knowledge and understanding of musics of
nonwestern origin through experiences in listening and active
participation. Curriculum development projects in multicultural
music education for students in K-12 programs.
504 Evaluation and Testing in Music (4)
Measurement and evaluation of music behaviors. Acquaints
students with standardized tests in music aptitude and
achievement. Emphasizes teacher-made tests measuring
cognitive psychomotor and affective outcomes.
507 Seminar: Vocal Techniques (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 406. Seminar and critique on
psychophysiological approach to vocal techniques. Designed
for experienced teachers, soloists, and choir directors.
Individual research and class demonstration.
508 Seminar: Choral Music (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 408, 497. Survey of choral literature with
emphasis on stylistic and performance practice considerations.
509 Seminar: Instrumental Music Education (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 407 or 409; 497. Survey and criteria for
selection and interpretation of instrumental music.
510 Graduate Choral Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent by audition. Student will be
required to perform additional duties such as: conducting
sectionals, preparation of program notes. May be repeated to
a maximum of 9 units.
511 Graduate Instrumental Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent by audition to Symphonic Band
or Symphony Orchestra. Student will be required to perform
additional duties such as: conducting sectionals, preparation of
program notes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
519A Applied Music: Orchestral Instruments (1)
Prerequisite: Jury examination or audition. Private instruction
at the graduate level in technique, repertoire, literature, and
pedagogy. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
519B Applied Music: Instrumental (2)
Prerequisite: For students in MM degree programs. Jury
examination or audition. Private instruction (it the graduate
level in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
Music / 569
520 Applied Music: Conducting (2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Private instruction in score
preparation and conducting technique as applied to specific
literature for band, orchestra, choir, or other selected
ensembles. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
530AB Advanced Style Analysis (4, 4)
Prerequisites: MUS 464, 465. Advanced analytical techniques
applied to study of musical styles as related to period, genre,
geographic region, and individual composers.
530A: Chronological Survey to 1700.
530B: From 1700 to the Present
530C Popular Music Style Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.M. Commercial Music option
or permission of the Instructor. Advanced analytical
techniques applied to the study of popular music styles as
related to period, genre and individual composers.
535A Applied Music: Voice (1)
Prerequisite: Jury examination or audition. Private instruction
at the graduate level in technique, repertoire, literature, and
pedagogy. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
535B Applied Music: Voice (2)
Prerequisite: For students in MM degree programs. Jury
examination or audition. Private instruction at the graduate
level in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
545 The Business of Music (3)
Review of contracts, copyright, licensing, unions and basic
business practices used in the commercial music industry.
546 Seminar: Commercial Music (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 545. Practical, theoretical, and
philosophical approaches for achieving success as a
professional musician in the commercial music industry;
emphasis on discourse with professionals in Los Angeles.
547ABC Advanced Orchestration and Arranging for
Contemporary Media (4, 4, 4)
547A: Small Sized Combinations
Prerequisites: MUS 462, 466B, 484, 488. Advanced
techniques in arranging and orchestrating music for film, radio
and television commercials, and records; emphasis on writing
for medium-sized (4-8) MIDI instruments and live instrumental
ensembles.
547B: Medium Sized Combinations
Prerequisite: MUS 547A. Advanced techniques in arranging
and orchestrating music for film, radio commercials, and
records; emphasis on writing for medium-sized (9-24)
instrumental and vocal ensembles with MIDI instruments
included.
547C: Large Sized Combinations
Prerequisite: MUS 547B. Advanced techniques in arranging
and orchestrating music for film, radio commercials, and
records; emphasis on writing for large studio orchestras.
548 Advanced Orchestration and Arranging for Afro-Latin
Ensembles (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 362 or equivalent. Study of advanced
arranging and orchestrational techniques used in Afro-Latin
music ensembles. Idiomatic writing for Afro-Latin instruments
such as tumbadoras, timbales, bongos and maracas.
549A Applied Music, Keyboard Instruments (1)
Prerequisite: Jury examination or audition. Private instruction
at the graduate level in technique, repertoire, literature, and
pedagogy. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
549B Applied Music: Keyboard Instruments (2)
Prerequisite: For students in MM degree programs. Jury
examination or audition. Private instruction (it the graduate
level in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
557 Seminar: Afro-Latin Music (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent. Study of practical, theoretical
and philosophical topics concerning Afro-Latin music;
emphasis on discourse with professional musicians in Los
Angeles. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
558 Histories and Literature of Afro-Latin Music (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 458. Study of representative composers
and music from the various Afro-Latin cultures. The course
includes stylistic, formal, and thematic score analysis of
representative works from the music literature.
560 Advanced Composition (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 460. Free composition in selected vocal
and instrumental forms. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units.
568 Seminar: Performance (4)
Prerequisite: 400-level applied music course. Student
performance with critiques highlighting stylistic, aesthetic, and
practical components that influence musical performance;
artist performances (taped or live) and critiques; preparation of
graduate recital.
569 Seminar: Composition (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 497, 560. Philosophies and aesthetic
theories involved in contemporary music; compositional
problems and projects of an advanced nature intended to
synthesize previous creative skills and techniques. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
570 Music of the Medieval Period (4)
Characteristics of Medieval period; analysis of representative
works; music in relation to other arts and medieval society.
571 Music of Renaissance Period (4)
Discussion of stylistic characteristics of music of Renaissance;
formal, technical, and thematic score analysis of representative
works, accompanied by live or recorded performance.
572 Music of Baroque Period (4)
Characteristics of Baroque music; analysis of representative
works and performance practices; music in relation to Baroque
arts and society.
573 Music of Classic Period (4)
Characteristics of Classic period; analysis of representative
works; music in relation to 18th century arts and society.
574 Music of Romantic Period (4)
Characteristics of Romantic period; analysis of representative
works; music in relation to 19th century arts and society.
575 20th Century Music to 1945 (4)
Characteristics of 20th century music from 1900 to 1945;
analysis of representative works; music in relation to early
20th century arts and society.
576 20th Century Music Since 1945 (4)
Characteristics of 20th century music from 1945 to present;
analysis of representative works; music in relation to avant-
garde arts and society.
570 / Music
579 Seminar: Musicology (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 497. Specific musicological problems
reported by students and discussed by class. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
580 Advanced Choral Conducting (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 480. Analysis of conducting problems of
standing choral literature, including both accompanied and
unaccompanied music; study of metric relationships, less
frequently used conducting patterns, and survey of literature.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
581 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 481. Analysis and preparation for
conducting major works for symphonic band and orchestra.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
582 Music Technology V (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 488. Advanced sound design and
production; the uses of Pro Tools for music composition and
arranging.
583 Seminar: Conducting (4)
Prerequisites: MUS 480 or 481; 580 or 581; 508; 509; 497.
Conducting topics; study of literature, analytical procedures,
and rehearsal techniques applicable to choral and instrumental
conducting. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
584 Solfege II (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 493. Further development of aural, vocal
and visual skills through sight singing and ear training with
emphasis on diatonic scales through the use of movable do
solmization. Includes rhythmic, melodic and harmonic
dictation.
585 Solfege III (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 584. Further development of aural, vocal
and visual skills through sight singing and ear training with
emphasis on modal scales, modulation and chromaticism.
Includes a teaching practicum.
586 Kodaly Methodology Level II (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 494. Philosophy and pedagogy of Zoltan
Kodaly applied to American music education. Level II presents
pedagogy for grades 3-5. Additional fifteen contact hours
required for national certification. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2
hours.
587 Orff-Schulwerk Certification Level II (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 495. Basic Orff pedagogy for working with
modal music, folk dance in 5 and 7 meters and introduction to
the alto recorder. Follows AOSA guidelines for Level II
certification. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
588 Kodaly Methodology Level III (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 586. Philosophy and pedagogy of Zoltan
Kodaly applied to American music education. Level III presents
pedagogy for middle school and high school instruction.
Additional fifteen contact hours required for national
certification. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
589 Orff-Schulwerk Certification Level III (4)
Prerequisite: MUS 587. Orff pedagogy for major-minor, the
addition of tenor and bass recorders and a teaching practicum
of original music and movement. Follows AOSA guidelines for
Level III certification. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
592 Advanced Film Scoring, Songwriting and Music
Production (4 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 467, 481, 484, and 488. Intensive scoring,
songwriting, and music production techniques for students with
previous experience. Enhanced sound and production skills.
Specific relationships between music and film will be explored.
Lecture: 3 hours, activity 2 hours.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units.
599 Thesis or Project (1–4)
Prerequisites: MUS 497, instructor consent to act as sponsor,
departmental approval of topic prior to registration.
Independent research resulting in a thesis or project. Must be
repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.
Natural Science / 573
Programs in
Natural Science
College of Natural and Social Sciences
PROGRAM OFFICE
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Physical Sciences 616
Phone: (323) 343-2300
E-mail: [email protected]du
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/natsci
Coordinators: Wayne Tikkanen, James Rudd
Programs offered under the heading of Natural Science emphasize the interrelationships among the several natural science
disciplines. They are designed primarily for prospective teachers, but are also of value to anyone seeking careers in such areas as
government, environmental law, ecology, or other areas where a broad science background is useful. Two programs are offered: a
Bachelor of Science degree major, and the subject matter preparation for the Single Subject teaching credential in Science.
Courses in the Physical Sciences (PSCI 180 -183) and Biological Sciences (BIOL 180 -181) prepare future elementary school
teachers.
The Faculty
Instruction is provided by the faculties of all natural science departments, i.e., Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Geological Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy, as well as the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Geography
and Urban Analysis. Advisement information is available from the Natural Science Coordinator.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural
Science
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Science is
designed primarily to prepare students to teach science at the
middle or high school level. Two options are available:
Traditional (option I) and Blended (option II). Both options
satisfy the subject matter requirement for a California Single
Subject Teaching Credential in Science. Students select one of
the following four areas of subject matter emphasis: biology,
chemistry, geoscience, or physics. Total units for the degree
depend on option and emphasis area. Option 1: 185 for
Biology, 184 for Chemistry, 184 for Geoscience, and 185 for
Physics. Option II: 203 for Biology, 202 for Chemistry, 201 for
Geoscience, and 202 for Physics.
High school preparation is recommended in physics,
chemistry, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (two years).
In both options students must earn a grade of C or higher in all
courses that satisfy the following university, general education
or major requirements. See option II for additional GPA
requirements. Students should speak with a Natural Science
adviser before choosing an option.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Natural Science, Traditional Option is 184-185 units,
of which 118-119 units are in the major depending on the
emphasis selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Natural Science, Blended Option is 201-203 units, of
which 135-137 units are in the major depending on the
emphasis selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
University Requirements (6 units)
ENGL 102 Composition II (4)
NSS 101 Introduction to Higher Education for Natural
and Social Sciences Majors (2) or
NSS 301 Transition to Cal State L.A. for Natural and
Social Science Majors (2)
UNIV 400 Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) (0)
(Note: Students must pass NSS 101 or 301 within their first two
quarters of enrollment.)
GE Basic Subjects (12 units)
Note that the GE basic subjects math requirement is met within
the natural science core courses.
American Institutions (8 units)
Natural Sciences (8 units)
This requirement is met by completing the Natural Science
core courses.
Humanities (12 units)
Social Sciences (12 units)
Option I- Select 12 units from three different disciplines in the
Block D course listings
Option II -- PSY 150 and select 8 additional units from two
disciplines other than psychology in the Block D course
listings.
Lifelong Understanding (4 units)
Upper Division Theme (12 units)
574 / Natural Science
Option I - Bachelor of Science Degree in
Natural Science (Traditional)
The traditional option of the Bachelor of Science degree in
Natural Science is designed primarily for prospective middle
and high school science teachers, but it is also of value for
anyone seeking a career where a broad science background is
useful. Total number of units required for the degree is 184-
185.
Requirements for the Major (118-119 units)
Core Requirements (68 or 71 units)
ASTR 151 Principles of Astronomy (3)
ASTR 152 Principles of Astronomy: Laboratory (1)
BIOL 100ABC Introductory Biology I, II, III (5,5,5)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I, II, III (5, 5, 5)
GEOL 150 Earth Revealed (4)
GEOL 155 Oceanography (4)
GEOL 252 Historical Geology (4)
MATH 206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
MATH 207 Calculus II: Integration (4)
NS 398 Field Observations in Science Education (2)
*PHYS 101-103 Physics (4, 4, 4)
* PHYS 211-213 (5, 5, 5) is required for Physics emphasis students
and recommended for Chemistry emphasis students in lieu of PHYS
101-103.
Capstone Course (4 units)
NS 495 Natural Science Field Studies (4)
Select One Emphasis
Biology Emphasis (47 units)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 320 Writing for Biologists (4)
BIOL 340 General Genetics (4)
BIOL 360 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 418 Evolution (4)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
Chemistry Emphasis (46 units)
Required Courses (34 units)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
CHEM 411 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
MATH 208 Calculus III: Sequences, Series, and
Coordinate Systems (4)
Electives (12 units)
Upper Division courses selected with approval of adviser.
Geoscience Emphasis (46 units)
Required courses (34 units)
BIOL 320 Writing for Biologists (4)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications
in
Geography (4)
GEOG 410 Applied Climatology (4)
GEOL 201 Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 203 Introductory Petrology (2)
GEOL 321 Geology of Southern California (4)
GEOL 357 Urban Geology (4)
GEOL 360 Geological Mapping (4)
GEOL 435 Coastal Processes and Environments (4)
Electives (12 units)
Upper division courses selected with approval of adviser
Physics Emphasis (44 units)
Required courses (20 units)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
MATH 208 Calculus III: Sequences, Series, and
Coordinate Systems (4)
MATH 209 Calculus IV: Several Variables (4)
PHYS 214 Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
Electives (24 units)
Upper division courses selected with approval of adviser. A
minimum of 16 units must be in physics. At least one
laboratory course must be included.
Option II-Bachelor of Science Degree in
Natural Science (Blended)
The Blended option of the Bachelor of Science degree in
Natural Science is designed specifically for pre-service middle
and high school science teachers.
The blended degree program simultaneously satisfies Single
Subject credential requirements for both subject matter and
education, except directed teaching, which is taken as a
postbaccalaureate course. Total number of units required for
the degree is 201-203.
Minimum 2.75 GPA in last 90 quarter units attempted is
required for enrollment in EDCI 300.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required in professional
education courses.
Requirements for the Major (135-137 units)
Core Requirements (68 or 71 units)
ASTR 151 Principles of Astronomy (3)
ASTR 152 Principles of Astronomy: Laboratory (1)
BIOL 100ABC Introductory Biology I, II, III (5,5,5)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I, II, III (5, 5, 5)
GEOL 150 Earth Revealed (4)
GEOL 155 Oceanography (4)
GEOL 252 Historical Geology (4)
MATH 206 Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
MATH 207 Calculus II: Integration (4)
NS 398 Field Observations in Science Education (2)
*PHYS 101-103 Physics (4, 4, 4)
* PHYS 211-213 (5, 5, 5) is required for Physics Emphasis students
and recommended for Chemistry Emphasis students in lieu of PHYS
101-103.
Capstone Courses (6 units)
NS 496AB Natural Science Field Studies and Pedagogy
(3,3)
Select One Emphasis
Biology Emphasis (32 units)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 320 Writing for Biologists (4)
BIOL 340 General Genetics (4)
BIOL 360 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 418 Evolution (4)
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry (3)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
Chemistry Emphasis (31 units)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
Natural Science / 575
CHEM 302A Organic Chemistry Lab (2)
CHEM 318 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
CHEM 411 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
Geoscience Emphasis (30 units)
BIOL 320 Writing for Biologists (4)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 410 Applied Climatology (4)
GEOL 201 Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 203 Introductory Petrology (2)
GEOL 321 Geology of Southern California (4)
GEOL 357 Urban Geology (4)
GEOL 435 Coastal Processes and Environments (4)
Physics Emphasis (28 units)
Required courses (20 units)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
MATH 208 Calculus III: Sequence, Series, and
Coordinate Systems (4)
MATH 209 Calculus IV: Several Variables (4)
PHYS 214 Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
Physics Electives (8 units)
Must be upper division courses in physics and include at least
one laboratory course.
Professional Education Courses (31 units)
EDCI 300 The Teaching Profession: Preparing the
Urban Educator (2)
EDFN 440 Schooling for Diverse, Urban Society (4)
EDSE 401 Instructional Strategies in Secondary
Teaching (4)
EDSE 415 Classroom Management Secondary Schools
(4)
EDSE 423 Literacy in Middle and High School Content
Classrooms (4)
EDSE 430 Using ESL Techniques in the Content Areas
(4)
EDSE 445A Proseminar: Learning Environments and
Instruction in Secondary Schools (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
HS 457 Health Studies on Alcohol, Narcotics,
Nutrition, and Tobacco (1)
Directed Teaching Requirement (12 units)
EDSE 445C Directed Teaching in Secondary Schools
(10)
EDSE 445D Proseminar: Assessment of Teaching
Performance (2)
Students Complete Directed Teaching as Postbaccalaureates.
The Subject Matter Program
For students who already possess a bachelor's degree, the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved
the following program as satisfying the subject matter
requirements of the Single Subject teaching credential in
Science. Students should consult with a Natural Science
program adviser (in one of the following departments:
Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, or
Geological Sciences) and with a credential adviser in the
Charter College of Education. Refer to the Charter College
of Education section in the Academic Programs: College-
based and Universitywide chapter of this catalog for
regulations governing all teaching credential programs.
Single Subject Credential in Natural
Science (105-108 units)
Core Requirements (66 or 69 units)
Same as core requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree
in Natural Science Option I, except that NS 398 is not required.
Capstone Course (4 units)
NS 495 Natural Science Field Studies (4)
Select One Emphasis
Biology Emphasis (36 units)
Required Courses (28 units)
BIOL 300 Biometrics (4)
BIOL 340 General Genetics (4)
BIOL 360 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 380 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 418 Evolution (4)
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry (3)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
Electives (8 units)
Upper division courses selected with adviser approval.
Chemistry Emphasis (38 units)
Required courses (30)
CHEM 201 Quantitative Analysis (5)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 302AB Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
CHEM 411 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 435 Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
MATH 208 Calculus III: Sequences, Series, and
Coordinate Systems (4)
Electives (8 units)
Upper division courses selected with adviser approval.
Geoscience Emphasis (36 units)
Required Courses (26 units)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 410 Applied Climatology (4)
GEOL 201 Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 203 Introductory Petrology (2)
GEOL 321 Geology of Southern California (4)
GEOL 360 Geological Mapping (4)
GEOL 435 Coastal Processes and Environments (4)
Electives (10 units)
Take upper division courses with adviser approval.
Physics Emphasis (32 units)
Required Courses (16 units)
MATH 208 Calculus III: Sequences, Series, and
Coordinate Systems (4)
MATH 209 Calculus IV: Several Variables (4)
PHYS 214 Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
Electives (16 units)
Upper division courses selected with adviser approval.
Please refer to department sections for course descriptions.
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List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Natural Science (NS)
Upper Division Courses
398 Field Observations in Science Education (2)
Early field experiences of science education in 9th-12th grade
schools, activities conducted in the course correlate with
content/concepts from the California standards for professional
teacher preparation programs.
400-level Courses
461 Topics in Physical Science Content and Pedagogy (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of the GE natural science Block B.
Topics in physical science are presented that illustrate both
content and pedagogy appropriate for K-6 teachers. Lecture 3
hours, activity 2 hours.
462 Topics in Life Science Content and Pedagogy (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of the GE natural science Block B.
Topics in life science are presented that illustrate both content
and pedagogy for K-6 teachers. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2
hours.
495 Natural Science Field Studies (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Natural Science core
requirements and adviser approval. Interdisciplinary
application of the concepts of science for field and laboratory
studies of the physical and biological environments. Lecture 2
hours, Laboratory 6 hours.
496A Natural Science Field Studies and Pedagogy (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Natural Science core
requirements, approval of the Natural Science adviser,
admission to the Single Subject credential program, EDSE
401, EDSE 415. Design and proposal of an interdisciplinary
science field/laboratory project and a related secondary
instructional unit. Strategies, objectives, and methods of
teaching science in the urban setting. Lecture 1 hour,
Laboratory 6 hours.
496B Natural Science Field Studies and Pedagogy (3)
Prerequisite: NS 496A. Carry out and present the results of an
interdisciplinary science field/laboratory project. Create a
related secondary instructional unit and peer-teach selected
lessons. Strategies, objectives, and methods in the teaching of
science in the urban setting. Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 6
hours.
Courses in Physical Science (PSCI)
Lower Division Courses
180 Motion and Energy for Elementary Teachers (3)
Primarily for the Elementary Subject Matter program. Basic
concepts in motion, energy, heat, sound light and electricity,
which are correlated with the California science standards for
the Multiple Subject credential. Topics illustrated by activities
and demonstrations. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours.
Students may not receive credit for both PSCI 180 and PSCI
185.
181 Structure and Properties of Matter for Elementary
Teachers (3)
Primarily for the Elementary Subject Matter Program. Basic
concepts in chemistry, which are correlated with the California
science standards for the Multiple Subject credential. Topics
illustrated by activities and demonstrations. Lecture 2 hours,
activity 2 hours.
182 Topics in Space Science for Elementary Teachers (2)
Primarily for students preparing for the Multiple Subject
credential. Basic facts and concepts about the Universe
required by California science standards for the Multiple
Subject credential. Topics illustrated by activities and
demonstrations. Lecture 1 hour, activity 2 hours.
183 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (4)
Primarily for students preparing for the Multiple Subject
credential. Basic concepts in earth science correlated with the
California science standards for the Multiple Subject credential.
Topics illustrated by demonstrations and activities. Lecture 3
hours, activity 2 hours.
185 Everyday Science (4)
Basic and selected topics in physics and chemistry made real
and understandable through demonstrations and active
participation in measurements. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2
hours continuous with lecture. Students may not receive credit
for both PSCI 180 and PSCI 185.
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School of l
Nursing
College of Health and Human Services
SCHOOL OFFICE
Simpson Tower F417
Phone: (323) 343-4700
Patricia A. Chin, Director
E-mail: nursing@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/nursing/index.htm
The faculty in the School of Nursing believes that nursing is a health care profession, which systematically assists patients/clients to
achieve health or health-related goals. The focus of nursing is on a health promotion system of care and nurses provide health care
for individuals, families and communities. Further, the faculty believes that students, endowed with the capacity for self-direction,
are responsible for their own learning and self-development.
The nursing curriculum prepares nurses for professional careers in the maintenance and promotion of health and in supportive,
preventive, therapeutic, and restorative nursing care for individuals, families, and communities in institutional and community-based
settings. Students who complete the undergraduate program will have acquired knowledge and skills specific to generalized
professional nursing practice and will be qualified to assume leadership roles. Students who complete the graduate program will be
prepared to function in advanced nursing practice roles as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or case managers or in
nursing administration or education roles.
The Faculty
Professors: Loretta Birckhead, Randy M. Caine, Evelyn Ruiz Calvillo, Patricia A. Chin (Director), Eleanor Ferguson-Marshalleck,
Cynthia Hughes, Beatrice Yorker.
Associate Professors: Thomas Barkley, Jr., Lorie H. Judson.
Assistant Professors: Carmen Escoto-Lloyd, Karen Nielsen-Menicucci, Paula Vuckovich, Ming-Fang Wang, Gail Washington.
Emeriti: Marlohn Balas, Evelyn Malkin Barclay, Beverly R. Bigler, Henry Etta Brown Blackmon, Miriam M. Blomquist, Sarah P.
Farnham, Marlene Farrell, Marilyn Friedman, Jo Ann Johnson, Eloise M. King, Wanda L. King, Jung Kim Miller, Irene M. Molloy,
Freda V. O’Bannon-Lemmi, Helen M. O’Connell, Marjorie Elaine O’Leary, Judith L. Papenhausen, Barbara Peterson Sinclair, S.
Winifred Utz, Diane Vernon, Rhea P. Williams, Ruth R. Wu, DeAnn Marie Young.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree
The professional nursing curriculum leads to the Bachelor of
Science degree with a major in Nursing. The undergraduate
program is approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 61 Broadway, New
York, NY 10006. Some courses are open to non-majors who
may find one or more courses helpful in achieving their own
professional or personal goals.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Nursing is 189-198 units, of which 105-114 are in the
major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Admission to the Program
The program consists of two pathways to the degree. One is
the basic program in which students are admitted to lower
division nursing following completion of prerequisite courses.
The second is the R.N. transfer program in which students
transfer from community colleges with an Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science in Nursing, or from an NLNAC accredited
Diploma Program and have a California R.N. License. These
students are admitted to upper division nursing.
Admission to the nursing major in the School of Nursing
requires a separate application obtained in the School of
Nursing advisement office. Applications are accepted
September 1 to December 1 of each academic year.
Applications are submitted the year prior to beginning nursing
courses. Contact School of Nursing for further details.
General Information
Students in the nursing program must carry malpractice
insurance, personal health insurance, and workers’
compensation when required by a clinical agency. Low-cost
insurance is available for basic students through the Student
Nurses Association of California and through professional
organizations for registered nurses or through many
independent companies. Nursing students must have a valid
California driver’s license and access to an automobile covered
by appropriate automobile insurance. Prior to entering the first
clinical lab, students must have a current CPR card, a physical
examination, proof of immunity to rubella and hepatitis B and
other specified infectious diseases, a two-step Mantoux skin
test and a chest X-ray, if there is proof of a positive TB skin
test.
Additional immunizations may be necessary if required by
clinical agencies. Annual renewal of CPR certification, an
annual physical examination and a two step Mantoux skin test
or chest x-ray, if indicated, will be required. Information about
professional behavior, clinical attire and picture identification
regulations can be found in the undergraduate student
handbook. All nursing students are required to complete a
background check upon admission to the program.
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School Regulations
• Students in the Nursing major must maintain good
academic standing and attain grades of C or better in all
nursing courses and in all natural and social science
courses prerequisite or corequisite to the major. Nursing
courses and prerequisite science courses for which the
student earns less than a grade of C may be repeated
only once, and then with instructor consent. To meet the
requirement of continuing satisfactory performance,
students on academic probation are not permitted to
enroll in a nursing course until the probation has been
removed.
• Students may not enroll in any course that requires other
nursing prerequisites unless the prerequisite courses are
completed with grades of C or better.
• ***Basic nursing students must take at least two
diagnostic readiness tests for the R.N. licensure
examination (NCLEX) at their own expense, one prior to
NURS 487 and one while enrolled in NURS 487.
Required Prerequisites (37 units)
The following courses are prerequisite to the Nursing major:
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 151 Fundamentals of Chemistry I, (5)
ENGL 101 Composition I (4)
*MICR 201 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences (4)
*MICR 202 Microbiology Laboratory for Health Related
Sciences (2)
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology (4)
COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
Completion of one course meeting the general education
requirement in critical thinking:
PHIL 160, 250
POLS 155, or
COMM 176
*Students entering with 4 or more semester units (6 or more quarter
units) of credit from an accredited college for a course including
laboratory satisfy this requirement by transfer credit.
Requirements for the Major (105-114 units)
The basic program requires a total of 198 units for the degree,
including 114 units in required courses in nursing and related
fields. The R.N. transfer program requires a total of 189 units
for the degree, including 105 units in required courses in
nursing and related fields. See Undergraduate Studies:
General Information chapter for details about General
Education and other requirements that constitute the units
outside the major.
Required in Related Fields (16-20 units)
ANTH 444 Medical Anthropology (4)
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4) or
NTRS 250 Human Nutrition (4)
**PSY 160 Psychology of Developing Person (4)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
A statistics course which includes inferential statistics (4)
**R.N. Transfer Students are exempt
Required in Nursing (89-94 units)*
Lower Division Required Courses (44-48 units)
Lower division required courses are met by 44 nursing units of
transfer credit granted by the School of Nursing for RN transfer
students only.
NURS 100 Introduction to Professional Nursing Process
and Skills I (1)
NURS 105 Introduction to Professional Nursing Process
and Skills Laboratory I (1)
NURS 210 Introduction to Nursing Process and Skills II
(3)
NURS 211 Introduction to Nursing Process and Skills
Laboratory II (3)
NURS 214 Introduction to the Art and Science of
Nursing (4)
NURS 215 Clinical Introduction to Professional and
Clinical Practice Issues (1)
NURS 216 Nursing Care of Women, Childbearing
Families and Infants (3)
NURS 217 Nursing Care of Women, Childbearing
Families and Infants Lab (3)
NURS 220 Nursing Care of Children (3)
NURS 221 Nursing Care of Children Clinical Laboratory
(3)
NURS 222 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults I
(3)
NURS 223 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults
Laboratory I (4)
NURS 224 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults II
(3)
NURS 225 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults
Laboratory II (4)
NURS 250 Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nursing
Practice (4)
NURS 272 Introduction to Health Assessment and
Promotion Across the Life Span (3)
NURS 273 Introduction to Health Assessment and
Promotion Across the Life Span Laboratory
(2)
Students must complete the natural science courses before
beginning upper division courses. R.N. students may enroll in
the last natural science course concurrent with the first quarter
of 300-level nursing courses.
Upper Division Required Courses (45-46 units)
**NURS 300 Acute Nursing Care of Adults III (3)
**NURS 301 Acute Nursing Care of Adults Laboratory III
(3)
**NURS 318 Nursing Care of Psychiatric Patients (3)
**NURS 319 Psychiatric Clinical Nursing Lab (3)
NURS 346 Family Nursing (3)
***NURS 348A Development for Professional Practice (4)
***NURS 349A Development for Professional Practice
Lab (1)
***NURS 350 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice (4)
***NURS 372 Health Assessment and Promotion Across
the Life Span (3)
***NURS 373 Health Assessment and Promotion Across
the Life Span Laboratory (2)
NURS 393 Health Assessment and Health Promotion in
Community Setting Laboratory (2)
NURS 394 Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion,
Prevention, and Treatment Adherence (4)
**NURS 398 Cooperative Education (2)
NURS 450 Nursing Leadership and Management
Dynamics (2)
NURS 451 Nursing Leadership and Management
Dynamics Laboratory (2)
NURS 470 Community/Public Health Nursing (4)
NURS 471 Community/Public Health Nursing Lab (3)
NURS 476 Nursing and the Health Care System (2)
**NURS 487 Transition to Professional Practice (1)
NURS 490 Introduction to Nursing Research (4)
NURS 496 Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable
Populations (2)
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NURS 497 Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable
Populations Lab (3)
* If after completion of all University and Nursing major requirements
additional units are required for graduation, it is recommended that
students complete up to six units in Nursing elective courses.
** Required only of basic students.
*** Required only of R.N. transfer students.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree
The Master of Science degree in Nursing provides advanced
study in selected areas. A total of 45-85 units in nursing is
required depending on the option chosen. Students must
select one of the following options.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Option
(minimum 65 units)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Option
(minimum 72.5 units)
• Clinical Nurse Specialization: Psychiatric/Mental
Health Option (53 units)
• Nurse Case Manager: Adult Care Option (minimum
53 units)
• Nursing Administration Option (45 units)
• Nursing Education Option (45 units)
• Nurse Practitioner: Adult Option (minimum 65 units)
• Nurse Practitioner: Family Option (minimum 78 units)
• Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Option (minimum 64
units)
• Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental Health Option
(minimum 85 units)
Every student is required to take 14 units of graduate core
courses, 7-24 units of advanced nursing practice core courses
(depending on option), and required specialty courses.
The Master of Science degree in Nursing is accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.
Admission to Accelerated Master’s
Program
Track I. Admission Requirements for RNs with a Non-
Nursing Baccalaureate
• A baccalaureate from an accredited institution with a
major other than nursing;
• An A.A. or A.S. degree in Nursing from an accredited
college or an NLN-accredited diploma program;
• Completion of current B.S. degree in Nursing course
Prerequisites;
• Eligibility for University admission in conditionally
classified graduate standing;
• A minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last 90
quarter units attempted; and
• Current licensure to practice nursing in California and
malpractice insurance.
To continue in the accelerated program, students must:
• Complete one year of clinical employment as an RN
before they enroll in NURS 470/471 and
• Maintain a minimum B (3.0) grade point average in and
complete required upper division nursing courses to
qualify for classified graduate standing.
Requirements for Second Baccalaureate
A bachelor’s degree is conferred in this accelerated master’s
degree program only to students who fulfill current general
education requirements for a second bachelor’s degree in
addition to the nursing major undergraduate requirements
Track II. Admission Requirements for RNs without a
Baccalaureate
• An A.A. or A.S. degree in nursing from an accredited
college or an NLN-accredited diploma program with a
minimum 2.75 grade point average
• Completion of current B.S. degree in Nursing course
Prerequisites
• Current license to practice nursing in California; and
malpractice insurance for professional nursing practice
• To qualify for classified graduate standing, students
pursuing this accelerated program must:
• Complete one year of clinical employment as an RN
• Complete all required baccalaureate nursing courses
• Maintain a minimum B (3.0) grade point average in
required upper division nursing courses
Undergraduate Requirements for Track I
and Track II:
RNs with a Non-Nursing Baccalaureate and
RNs without a Baccalaureate
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Nursing, which is conferred concurrently with the
Master of Science degree in Nursing*.
*If after completion of all university and Nursing major requirements
additional units are required for graduation, it is recommended that
students complete up to six units in Nursing elective courses. See
the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter for
details about General Education and other requirements that
constitute the units outside the major.
Prerequisites (33 units)
The following courses are Prerequisites to the Nursing major:
BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 151 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5)
ENGL 101 Composition I (4)
**MICR 201 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences (4)
**MICR 202 Microbiology Laboratory for Health Related
Sciences (2)
COMM 150 Oral Communication (4)
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology (4)
**Students entering with 4 or more semester units (6 or more quarter
units) of credit from an accredited college for a course including
laboratory satisfy this requirement by transfer credit.
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Required in Related Fields (16 units)
ANTH 444 Medical Anthropology (4)
NTRS 250 Human Nutrition (4) or
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4) and
Completion of a statistics course (four or more units which
included inferential statistical content).
Required in Nursing (79 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (44 units)
Lower division required courses are met by 44 nursing units of
transfer credit granted by the School of Nursing for RN transfer
students only.
Upper Division Required Courses (35 units)
NURS 346 Family Nursing (3)
NURS 348A Development for Professional Practice (4)
NURS 349A Development for Professional Practice Lab
(1)
NURS 372 Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Across the Life Span (3)
NURS 373 Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Across the Life Span Lab (2)
NURS 393 Health Assessment and Health Promotion in
Community Settings Laboratory (2)
NURS 394 Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion,
Prevention Treatment Adherence (4)
NURS 470 Community/Public Health Nursing (4)
NURS 471 Community/Public Health Nursing Lab (3)
NURS 490 Introduction to Nursing Research (4)
NURS 496 Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable
Populations (2)
NURS 497 Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable
Populations Lab (3)
Track III. Admission requirements for Non-RNS with a
Baccalaureate (or higher) degree (Entry Level Master's
[ELM] Program in Nursing)
• Completion of Bachelor's (or higher) degree in any field
• Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 90 units
• Completion of prerequisite courses
• A selected test of basic academic skills administered by
the School of Nursing will be required prior to
consideration for admission into the program.
Prerequisite Courses
Prior to beginning the ELM program students must have
completed the following courses or their equivalents as
approved by the school of nursing:
• CHEM 151 Fundamentals of Chemistry with Laboratory
• BIOL 200A & BIOL 200B Anatomy and Physiology
• MICR 201 /202 Microbiology with Laboratory
• ENGL 101 Freshman Composition
• PSY 160 Psychology of the Developing Person
• NTRS 250 Human Nutrition or
NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Nutrition
• SOC 201 Principles of Sociology or
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology
• HHS 400 Statistics in Health and Human Services or
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education
Accelerated Nursing Pre-licensure Requirements
The following 76 units of basic nursing courses are required
with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no less than a C in each course.
These courses will be offered through special sessions via
extended education.
NURS 320 Fundamentals of Nursing (5)
NURS 321 Practicum: Fundamentals of Nursing (5)
NURS 328 Pathophysiology (3)
NURS 362 Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Across the Life Span (3)
NURS 322 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults (6)
NURS 323 Practicum: Nursing Care of Adults and Older
Adults (6)
NURS 360 Pharmacology (2)
NURS 424 Introduction to Nursing Research (3)
NURS 324 Nursing Care of Women, Childbearing
Families and Infants (4)
NURS 325 Practicum: Nursing Care of Women,
Childbearing Families and Infants (3)
NURS 326 Nursing Care of Children (3)
NURS 327 Practicum: Nursing Care of Children (3)
NURS 434 Nursing Case Management of Clients with
Chronic Illness Across the Life Span (4)
NURS 440 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (3)
NURS 441 Practicum: Psychiatric and Mental Health
Nursing (3)
NURS 442 Community Health Nursing (5)
NURS 443 Practicum: Community Health Nursing (4)
NURS 444 Advanced Nursing Concepts and Leadership
(4)
NURS 445 Practicum: Advanced Nursing Concepts and
Leadership (4)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (3)
Successful completion of the 76 units of basic nursing courses
and passing the NCLEX examination for RN licensure is
required prior to changing from conditionally classified to
classified graduate student status.
Admission to the Master’s Program
Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites and criteria:
• Equivalent of requirements for Bachelor of Science
degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited program in
effect at the time of admission as a graduate;
• Minimum B (3.0) grade point average in upper division
nursing courses or permission of the school graduate
studies committee;
• 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units
attempted;
• Completion of a statistics course (four quarter units or
more which included inferential statistical content);
• NURS 490 or equivalent;
• Recent physical assessment course for Nursing Case
Management and Nurse Practitioner students;
• Current licensure to practice nursing in California and
malpractice insurance for professional nursing.
Requirements for the Master’s Degree
(45–85 units)
A total of 45–85 units are required with at least half of the units
in 500-level courses. The total units consist of a required core
of 14 units and 31-72 units in an Option.
Required Core (14 units)
Required in addition to units specified for options
NURS 502 Role Development of the Advanced Practice
Nurse (3)
NURS 504 Research Utilization in Nursing Practice (2)
NURS 590 Nursing Research Methods (4)
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NURS 592 Theoretical Basis of Nursing Research and
Practice (2)
NURS 594 Decision-Making in Nursing and Health Care
Policy (3)
Options (31-71 units)
Select one of following options:
Nursing Administration Option (31 Units)
Required Advanced Practice Courses (7 units)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (3)
Required Option Courses (7 units)
NURS 562 Human Resources Utilization in Health Care
Organizations (2)
NURS 564 Seminar: Health Care Administration (2)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (3)
Electives: (12-17 units)
Dependent upon Thesis (5 units) or Comprehensive
Examination (0 units) selection.
Nursing Education Option (31units)
Required Advanced Practice Courses (9 units)
NURS 566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (1)
Required Option Courses (12 units)
NURS 560AB Development of Educational Programs for
Nursing (3,3)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (3,3)
(Must be taken with NURS 560AB)
Electives: (5-10 units)
Dependent upon Thesis (5 units) or Comprehensive
Examination (0 units) selection.
Advanced Nursing Practice Option: Nurse Case
Manager: Adult Care (Minimum 39 units)
Required Advanced Practice Courses (20 Units)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 528 Advanced Pharmacology (5)
NURS 566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
NURS 572A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion (4)
NURS 573A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Laboratory (1)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (2)
Required Option Courses (16 units)
NURS 506A Advanced Nurse Case Management
Strategies I (4)
NURS 506B Advanced Nurse Case Management
Strategies II (4)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (4,4) (must be taken
with NURS 506AB)
Electives: (3 units)
THESIS: If selected this adds an additional 5 units to the
program.
Advanced Nursing Practice Option: Psychiatric/Mental
Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (39 Units)
Required Advanced Practice Courses (12 units)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 528 Advanced Pharmacology (5)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (3)
(Must be taken with NURS 524)
Required Option Courses (24 units)
NURS 542ABC Seminar: Psychiatric/Mental Health (6,3,3,)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (3,4,5)
(Must be taken with NURS 542ABC)
Electives: (3 units)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to the
program.
Nurse Practitioner Options
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses:
(23 units)
All Nurse Practitioner Options require the inclusion of these 23
units of course work.
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 525 Vulnerable Populations Practicum (1,1)
NURS 528 Advanced Pharmacology (5)
NURS 566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
NURS 572A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion (4)
NURS 573A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Laboratory (1)
NURS 573B Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Practicum (3)
Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Option
(Minimum of 50 units)
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(23 units)
Required Option Courses (25 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1)
NURS 522A Primary Care of Children with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 522B Primary Care of Children with Chronic
Health Problems (4)
NURS 522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
NURS 523A Primary Care Practicum: Children with
Acute Illness (3)
NURS 523B Primary Care Practicum: Children with
Chronic Illness (3)
NURS 523C Primary Care Practicum: Adolescents (3)
NURS 529 Advanced Pediatrics Clinical Practicum (3)
NURS 572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotions (2)
Electives: (2 units)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to the
program
Nurse Practitioner: Adult Option (Minimum 51 units)
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(23 units)
Required Option Courses (24 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1)
NURS 512A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
NURS 513A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems Practicum (4)
NURS 513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
NURS 513C Practicum: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Health Problems (4)
NURS 520 Seminar: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Health Problems (3)
NURS 522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
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Electives: (4 units)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to the
program.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Option (Minimum
51 units)
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(23 units)
Required Option Courses: (28 units)
NURS 514 Management of Adults with Chronic Health
Problems (4)
NURS 515 Management of Adults with Chronic Health
Problems Practicum (2)
NURS 516A Management of Adults with Acute Health
Problems I (4)
NURS 517A Advanced Therapeutics Practicum I (2)
NURS 516B Management of Adults with Acute Health
Problems II (4)
NURS 517B Advanced Therapeutics Practicum II (4)
NURS 516C Management of Adults with Acute Health
Problems III (4)
NURS 517C Advanced Therapeutics Practicum III (4)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to the
program.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Option
(Minimum 58.5 units)
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(23 Units)
Required Option Courses: (33.5 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (0.5)
NURS 522A Primary Care of Children with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 530A Management of the Child with
Cardiopulmonary Hematology/Oncology
Problems (5)
NURS 530B Management of the Child with
Gastrointestinal/Renal Problems (4)
NURS 530C Management of the Child with Trauma/Burns
and Neurological Problems (4)
NURS 531A Cardiopulmonary/Hematology/Oncology
Pediatric Acute Care NP Practicum (4)
NURS 531B Gastrointestinal/Renal Pediatric Acute Care
NP Practicum (4)
NURS 531C Neurological/Trauma/ Burns Pediatric Acute
Care NP Practicum (4)
NURS 532 Child and Family Adaptation to Illness (2)
NURS 572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotion (2)
Electives: (2 units)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to the
program.
Nurse Practitioner: Family Option (Minimum of 64 units)
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core courses
(23 units)
Required Option Courses (41 units)
NURS 512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
NURS 513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
NURS 518A Primary Care of the Adult Client (4)
NURS 519A Primary Care of the Adult Practicum (3)
NURS 518B Primary Care of Children (4)
NURS 519B Primary Care of Children Practicum (3)
NURS 518C Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care (4)
NURS 519C Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care
Practicum (3)
NURS 518D Women's Health Care (4)
NURS 519D Women's Health Practicum (3)
NURS 572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotion (2)
NURS 573C Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Practicum (1)
NURS 578 International Health Perspectives (4)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to the
program.
Recommended Optional Experience
NURS 545 International Health Care Experience (1)
If selected, this adds an additional 1 unit to the program.
Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental Health Option
(Minimum of 71 units)
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(23 units)
Required Option Courses (48 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1)
NURS 512A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
NURS 513A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems Practicum (4)
NURS 513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
NURS 513C Practicum: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Disease (4)
NURS 520 Seminar: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Health Problems (3)
NURS 522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
NURS 542 ABC Seminar: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
(6, 3, 3)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study: Must be taken with
NURS 542 ABC (3, 4, 5)
Thesis: If selected, this adds an additional 5 units to program
Comprehensive Examination, Thesis or Project
(0, 5 units)
NURS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0 units) or
NURS 597 Graduate Research (2) plus
NURS 599 Thesis or Project (3)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (NURS
596) must complete all required nursing courses prior to taking
exam and must comply with college and School of Nursing
requirements.
Students who elect the thesis project option (NURS 599) must
complete 2 units of NURS 597 prior to the required 3 units of
NURS 599 and must comply with University, college and
school policies and procedures regarding theses.
Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
The School of Nursing offers post-master’s Certificate
Programs for nurses who have a master’s degree in Nursing
and who would like to take existing courses within the Master
of Science degree in Nursing. At the completion of the course
work, individuals who complete one of the Nurse Practitioner or
Clinical Nurse Specialist certificates will qualify to apply to the
California Board of Registered Nursing for state certification as
nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists and are eligible
to sit for a National Certification Examination so they can
function as nurse practitioners in other states.
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Admission Requirements
for all Post-Master’s Certificate Programs:
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN or MN)
• Malpractice insurance for professional nursing
• Recent physical assessment course for Nurse
Practitioner Certificates
• Successful completion of application process
Specific Requirements for Post-Master’s
Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(26 units)
(Required for all post-master's nurse practitioner
certificates)
NURS 502 Role Development of the Advanced Practice
Nurse (3)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 525 Vulnerable Populations Practicum (1,1)
NURS 528 Advanced Pharmacology (5)
NURS 566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
NURS 572A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion (4)
NURS 573A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Laboratory (1)
NURS 573B Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Practicum (3)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:
Adult Specialty Certificate
The post-master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP):
Adult Specialty certificate program is offered for nurses who
have a master’s degree in nursing and who would like to take
the existing courses within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:
Adult Program, a specialty within the Master of Science degree
in Nursing.
Additional Admission Requirements
• One year clinical practice working with acutely ill adults
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Specialty Nurse Certification (such as CCRN)
Requirements for the Certificate (54 units)
Students qualify for the post-master’s certificate after they have
successfully completed the specialty program courses with a
3.0 or higher GPA. This program consists of 54 units of theory
and clinical practice. They will then be qualified to sit for the
National Professional Adult ACNP certification examination
and to apply for nurse practitioner certification from the
California Board of Registered Nursing.
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(26 units)
Required Option Courses (28 units)
NURS 514 Management of Adults with Chronic Health
Problems (4)
NURS 515 Management of Adults with Chronic Health
Problems Practicum (2)
NURS 516A Management of Adults with Acute Health
Problems I (4)
NURS 517A Advanced Therapeutics Practicum I (2)
NURS 516B Management of Adults with Acute Health
Problems II (4)
NURS 517B Advanced Therapeutics Practicum II (4)
NURS 516C Management of Adults with Acute Health
Problems III (4)
NURS 517C Advanced Therapeutics Practicum III (4)
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Certificate
The post-master’s Adult Nurse Practitioner certificate program
is offered for nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing
and who would like to take the existing courses within Adult
Nurse Practitioner option, a specialty within the Master of
Science degree in Nursing.
Additional Admission Requirement
One year clinical practice working with adults.
Requirements for the Certificate (50 units)
Students qualify for the post-master’s certificate after they have
successfully completed the specialty program courses with a
3.0 higher GPA. This program consists of 50 units of theory
and clinical practice in the following two areas: 1) seminar
courses 26 units; and 2) clinical practice courses 24 units.
They will then be qualified to sit for the National Professional
Adult Nurse Practitioner certification examination and to apply
for nurse practitioner certification from the California Board of
Registered Nursing.
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(26 units)
Required Option Courses (24 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1)
NURS 512A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
NURS 513A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Practicum (4)
NURS 513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
NURS 513C Practicum: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Disease (4)
NURS 520 Seminar Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Health Problems (3)
NURS 522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Program (67-68 Units)
The School of Nursing offers a post-master's Family Nurse
Practitioner certificate program. This program is for nurses
who have a master's degree in nursing and who would like to
take courses in the Family Nurse Practitioner Option within the
Master of Science Degree in nursing.
Additional Admission Requirement
One year of clinical nursing experience is recommended.
Requirements for the Certificate
Students will qualify for the award of the post-master's certificate
after they have successfully completed the required certificate
program course with a 3.0 or higher GPA. This program consists
of advanced practice core courses (23 units) and required option
courses (41 - 42 units) for a total of 67 - 68 units. The program
consists of 44 units of didactic seminar courses and 23-24 units of
clinical practice courses. This will enable the graduate of this
program to obtain State certification from the BRN as a nurse
practitioner (NP) and to sit for national certification examinations.
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Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses:
(26 units)
Required Option Courses (41 Units)
NURS 512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
NURS 513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
NURS 518A Primary Care of The Adult Client (4)
NURS 519A Primary Care of The Adult Practicum (3)
NURS 518B Primary Care of Children (4)
NURS 519B Primary Care of Children Practicum (3)
NURS 518C Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care (4)
NURS 519C Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care
Practicum (3)
NURS 518D Women's Health Care (4)
NURS 519D Women's Health Practicum (3)
NURS 572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotion (2)
NURS 573C Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Practicum (1)
NURS 578 International Health Perspectives (4)
Recommended Optional Experience
NURS 545 International Health Care Experience (1)
If selected, this adds an additional 1 Unit to the program.
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Certificate
The post-master’s Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Certificate Program is offered for nurses who have a master’s
degree in nursing and who would like to take existing courses
within the Pediatric Acute Nurse Practitioner option within the
Master’s of Science degree in Nursing.
Additional Admission Requirements
1. One year clinical practice working with children in an
acute care setting.
2. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Requirements for the Certificate (59.5 units)
Students qualify for the post-master’s certificate after they have
successfully completed the specialty program courses with a
3.0 or higher GPA. This program consists of 59.5 units of
theory and clinical practice in the following two areas: 1)
seminar courses 41 units; and 2) clinical practice courses, 18.5
units. They will be qualified to sit for a National Certification
examination and to apply for nurse practitioner certification
from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(26 units)
Required Option Courses (33.5 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (0.5)
NURS 522A Primary Care of Children with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 530A Management of the Child with
Cardiopulmonary/Hematology/Oncology
Problems (5)
NURS 530B Management of the Child with
Gastrointestinal/Renal Problems (3)
NURS 530C Management of the Child with
Trauma/Burns/Neurological Problems (4)
NURS 531A Cardiopulmonary/Hematology/Oncology
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Practicum (4)
NURS 531B Gastrointestinal/Renal Pediatric Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner Practicum (4)
NURS 531C Neurological/Trauma/Burns Pediatric Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum (4)
NURS 532 Child and Family Adaptation to Illness (2)
NURS 572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotion (2)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Certificate
The post-master’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certificate
program is offered for nurses who have a master’s degree in
nursing and who would like to take the existing courses within
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner option, a specialty within the
Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Additional Admission Requirement
One year clinical practice working with children
Requirements for the Certificate (51 units)
Students qualify for the post-master’s certificate after they have
successfully completed the specialty program courses with a
3.0 higher GPA. This program consists of 51 units of theory
and clinical practice in the following two areas: 1) seminar
courses 32 units; and 2) clinical practice courses, 19 units.
They will be qualified to sit for the National Professional
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification examination and to
apply for nurse practitioner certification from the California
Board of Registered Nursing.
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(26 units)
Required Option Courses (25 units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1)
NURS 522A Primary Care of Children with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 522B Primary Care of Children with Chronic
Health Problems (4)
NURS 522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
NURS 523A Primary Care Practicum: Children with
Acute Illness (3)
NURS 523B Primary Care Practicum: Children with
Chronic Illness (3)
NURS 523C Primary Care Practicum: Adolescents (3)
NURS 529 Advanced Pediatrics Clinical Practicum (3)
NURS 572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotion (2)
Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental
Health Certificate Program (74 Units)
The School of Nursing offers a post-master's
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate. This
program is for nurses who have a master's degree in nursing
and who would like to take courses in the Nurse Practitioner:
Psychiatric/Mental Health Option within the Master of Science
degree in nursing.
Requirements for Award of the Certificate
Students will qualify for the award of the post-master's
certificate after they have successfully completed the required
certificate program course with a 3.0 or higher GPA. This
program consists of advanced practice core courses (26 units)
and required option courses (48 units) for a total of 74 units.
The program consists of 43 units of didactic seminar courses
and 31 units of clinical practice courses. This will enable the
graduate of this program to obtain State certification from the
BRN as both a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and a nurse
practitioner (NP) and to sit for national certification
examinations.
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Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses:
(26 units)
Required Option Courses (48 Units)
NURS 498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1)
NURS 512A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems (4)
NURS 512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
NURS 513A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems Practicum (4)
NURS 513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
NURS 513C Practicum: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Disease (4)
NURS 520 Seminar: Advanced Care of Adults with
Chronic Health Problems (3)
NURS 522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
NURS 542 ABC Seminar: Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing
(6, 3, 3)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study: Must be taken with
NURS 542 ABC (3, 4, 5)
Nursing Education Certificate Program (25
Units)
The School of Nursing offers a post-master's Nursing
Education certificate program. This program is for nurses who
have a Master's degree in nursing and who would like to take
courses in the Nursing Education Option, within the Master of
Science degree in Nursing.
Requirements for Award of the Certificate
Students will qualify for the award of the Nursing Education
post-master's certificate after they have successfully completed
the required certificate courses with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Required Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses
(9 units)
NURS 566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (1)
Required Option Courses (16 units)
NURS 560A &
NURS 560B Development of Educational Programs in
Nursing (3/3)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (3/3)
EDFN 510 (directed elective)
Advanced Study: Learning Theory and
Education (4)
Post-Master's Certificate Program for
Nurse Case Manager: Adult Care
The School of Nursing offers a post-master’s certificate
program for nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing and
who would like to take the existing courses within the Nurse
Case Manager option, a specialty within the Master of Science
degree in Nursing. At the completion of the course work in the
Nurse Case Manager program, these students work as
advanced practice nurses in institutional and community-based
settings involved with providing better continuity of care and
cost effectiveness across clinical settings.
Additional Admission Requirement
One year clinical practice working with adults.
Requirements for the Certificate (39 units)
Students qualify for the post-master’s certificate after they have
successfully completed the specialty program courses with a
3.0 or higher GPA. This program consists of 39 units of theory
and clinical practice in the following two areas: 1) seminar
courses 28 units; and 2) clinical practice courses, 11 units.
Required Advanced Practice Courses (23 units)
NURS 502 Role Development of the Advanced Practice
Nurse (3)
NURS 524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
NURS 528 Advanced Pharmacology (5)
NURS 566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
NURS 572A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion (4)
NURS 573A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion Laboratory (1)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (2)
Required Option Courses (16 units)
NURS 506A Advanced Nurse Case Management
Strategies I (4)
NURS 506B Advanced Nurse Case Management
Strategies II (4)
NURS 595 Advanced Field Study (4,4) (must be taken
with NURS 506AB)
Health Services Credential:
School Nurse Services
State of California credential requirements for a clear
Professional School Nurse Service credential include a fifth
year of study completed after the baccalaureate consisting of a
minimum of 45 units. This program leads to certification as a
school nurse for professional employment in California public
schools.
School nurse candidates must be employed as a school nurse
in the California public schools for two years full-time or the
equivalent in part-time employment with a preliminary school
nurse service credential under the supervision of a
credentialed school nurse. Candidates must submit two letters
of professional recommendation from their immediate
supervisors confirming employment and satisfactory
performance.
Candidates must also have a supervised, guided, and
evaluated clinical practicum with a credentialed school nurse
preceptor in elementary, secondary, and special education
program settings with multicultural and multiethnic individuals.
Requirements for the Credential (45 units)
Required Courses (37–38 units)
NURS 372 Health Assessment and Promotion Across
the Life Span (3)
NURS 373 Health Assessment and Promotion Across
the Life-Span Laboratory (2)
NURS 423 Nursing in School Health Programs Clinical
Laboratory (6)
NURS 426 Nursing Management in Public Schools (4)
NURS 428 Nursing Assessment in Public Schools (4)
COMD 440 School Audiometry (4)
COUN 403 Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4) or
COUN 480 Fundamentals of Counseling (4) or
NURS 456 Crisis Theory: Mental Health Promotion (3)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
HS 490 Administration of School Health
Programs (3)
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Required Electives (7-8 units)
Students select the remainder of the courses from at least two
disciplines on the list below to allow flexibility in meeting
individual professional needs and goals for their own specific
public school nurse practice.
Selected Electives
ANTH 435, 437, 444
CHDV 340, 412, 424, 425, 431, 433, 437, 470
COMD 400, 401, 402, 452, 457
COMM 462, 489
COUN 403, 406,460, 484
EDFN 452
EDIT 456
EDSP 408, 413, 416, 430, 431AB, 440, 460, 462, 465, 515
HS 455
MUS 491
NTRS 413, 416, 465
NURS 430, 456, 460, 462, 468, 490, 590
PHIL 429
PSY 403, 412A, 412B, 419, 426, 439, 465
SOC 425, 460, 482, 485
SW 456, 462, 476
May select only four units from language courses:
CHIN 100ABC,101ABC
EDSP 430, 431AB
SPAN 110
List of Courses (NURS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
100 Introduction to Professional Nursing Process and
Skills I (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200A/B; CHEM 151; MICR 201, 202;
ENGL 101; PSY 150; and COMM 150. Corequisites: NURS
105; 214; 272; 273. Introduction to nursing therapeutics:
nursing process, documentation, comfort measures and
medical/surgical asepsis. Concepts of safety, elimination,
hygiene, mobility and sleep and nutrition are included.
105 Introduction to Professional Nursing Process and
Skills Laboratory I (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200A/B; CHEM 151; MICR 201, 202;
ENGL 101; PSY 150 and COMM 150. Corequisites: NURS
100; 214; 272; 273 and all required clinical documentation per
student handbook. Clinical application of nursing therapeutics:
nursing process, documentation, comfort measures and
medical/surgical asepsis. Concepts of safety, elimination,
hygiene, mobility and sleep and nutrition are included.
210 Introduction to Professional Nursing Process and
Skills II (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 100; 105; 214; 272; and 273.
Corequisites: NURS 211, 215 and 250. The nursing process
will be the foundation for providing care to patients
experiencing fluid/electrolyte imbalance, metabolic and
musculoskeletal dysfunction and rehabilitation. Includes
principles of pharmacology and I.V. therapeutics.
211 Introduction to Professional Nursing Process and
Skills Laboratory II (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 100; 105; 214; 272; and 273.
Corequisites: NURS 210, 215 and 250. Simulated/practical
laboratory and clinical experience in caring for patients with
electrolyte imbalance, endocrine and musculoskeletal
dysfunction including the administration of medications and I.V.
therapeutics.
214 Introduction to the Art and Science of Nursing (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 150, ENGL 101, COMM 150
Corequisites: NURS 210, 211. Introduction to professional and
clinical issues in nursing practice with a focus on coping with
requirements of daily living during hospitalization.
215 Clinical Introduction to Professional and Clinical
Practice Issues (1)
Prerequisites or Corequisites: COMM 150, NURS 214, SOC
201. Corequisites: NURS 210, 211. Structured clinical activities
and experiences focused on professional and caregiver role
development.
216 Nursing Care of Women, Child-bearing Families and
Infants (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 224, 225; SOC 201. Corequisite:
NURS 217. Assessment and clinical management of women,
childbearing families and infants.
217 Nursing Care of Women, Child-bearing Families and
Infants Lab (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 224, 225. Corequisite: NURS 216.
Nursing care of women, childbearing families, and infants
based on analysis of self-care requirements.
220 Nursing Care of Children (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 224, 225. Corequisite: NURS 221.
Nursing care of children emphasizing health promotion and
common health disturbances.
221 Nursing Care of Children Clinical Laboratory (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 224, 225; SOC 201. Corequisite: NURS
220. Clinical experience with children and their families in
various settings emphasizing health promotion and common
health deviations.
222 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults I (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 210, 211, 250. Corequisite: NURS 223.
Introduction to nursing care and management of the
preoperative and intraoperative patient and patients with basic
cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary and hemopoietic
dysfunction.
223 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults Laboratory
I (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 210, 211, 250. Corequisite: NURS 222.
Practice, demonstration and application of clinical skills
necessary to care for adults in acute care settings who are
experiencing fluid and electrolyte, metabolic, hematopoietic,
cardiovascular and/or respiratory physiological dysfunction and
preoperative care.
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224 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults II (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 222, 223. Corequisite: NURS 225.
Nursing assessment and management of adult patients
experiencing oto-opthalmic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal and
hepatobiliary dysfunction including care of the adult during the
post operative period.
225 Acute Professional Nursing Care of Adults Laboratory
II (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 222, 223. Corequisite: NURS 224.
Practice, demonstration and application of clinical skills
necessary to care for patients experiencing genitourinary,
hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, and oto-opthalmic dysfunctions,
includes care during the post operative period.
250 Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
(4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200A/B, CHEM 151, MICR 201,202.
Corequisites: NURS210; 211; 215. Basic concepts of
pathophysiologic alterations throughout the lifespan including
cellular function and growth; integrative body functions.
Beginning understanding of the pathophysiological rationale for
nursing interventions.
254L,P Selected Topics in Nursing (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to nursing students, as announced in Schedule
of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
272 Introduction to Health Assessment and Promotion
Across the Life Span (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200A/B; CHEM 151; MICR 201, 202;
ENGL 101; PSY 150; SOC 201 and COMM 150. Corequisites:
NURS 100, NURS 105, NURS 273. Generic students only.
Introduction to health assessment including: history taking,
physical examination and diagnostic testing, health promotion
and patient education.
273 Introduction to Health Assessment and Promotion
Across The Life Span Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200A/B; CHEM 151; MICR 201, 202;
ENGL 101; PSY 150; SOC 201 and COMM 150. Corequisites:
NURS 100;105; 214; 272. Generic students only. Introduction
to health assessment including history taking, physical
examination and diagnostic testing, health promotion, and
patient education.
280 Contemporary Nursing (2)
Prerequisite: HHS 101 (or equivalent). A survey of nursing in
contemporary society, including historical perspectives, current
trends, and scope of nursing education and practice.
Upper Division Courses
300 Acute Nursing Care of Adults III (3)
Prerequisites: All 200 level Nursing courses. Corequisite:
NURS 301. Advanced theoretical and clinical nursing
interventions, for the care of adults with complicated, acute and
chronic problems in neurological, integumentary,
neoplastic/immune and /or multisystem failure and/or
dysfunction.
301 Acute Nursing Care of Adults Laboratory III (3)
Prerequisites: All 200 level Nursing courses. Corequisite:
NURS 300. Practice, demonstration and application of
advanced theoretical and clinical nursing interventions,
necessary for adults with complicated, acute and chronic
neurological, integummentary, neoplastic/immune, and/or
multisystem failure and/or dysfunction.
307 Physiology and Psychology of Violence and
Aggression (4) (cross-listed as PSY 307)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Biological and psychobehavioral
approaches to violent individuals; analysis of and research
support for understanding violence drawn from natural,
medical, and behavioral sciences. GE Theme B
308 Psychophysiology of Substance Abuse and
Violence (4) (cross-listed as HS 308)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Physiological effects of abused
substance; examination of connection between substance
abuse and violent behavior. GE Theme B
318 Nursing Care of Psychiatric Patients (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 224, 225. Corequisite: NURS 319.
Introduction to nursing practice in a variety of psychiatric care
settings caring for patients with problems in social and
psychological functioning.
319 Psychiatric Clinical Nursing Lab (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 224, 225. Corequisite: NURS 318.
Clinical experience in a variety of settings implementing the
nursing process in the area of adult patient/clients
demonstrating deficits in social and psychological functioning.
320 Fundamentals of Nursing (5)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Entry Level Master's or Entry
Level Bachelor's Program in Nursing. Corequisites: NURS 321,
328, and 362. Introduction to professional and clinical issues in
nursing. Theoretical and conceptual approaches to nursing, the
nursing process, basic nursing skills, communication,
legal/ethical issues, culture and client education concepts.
321 Practicum: Fundamentals of Nursing (5)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Entry Level Master's or Entry
Level Bachelor's Program in Nursing. Corequisite: NURS 320,
328, and 362. Structured, clinical activities and experience
focused on application of professional and care giver role
including clinical skills, medication administration, and use of
nursing process.
322 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults (6)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 328, and 362.
Corequisites: NURS 323, 360, and 424. Nursing process in the
care of adults and older adults experiencing health deviations
in various body systems and across diverse health care
settings.
323 Practicum: Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults
(6)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 328, and 362.
Corequisites: NURS 322, 360, and 424. Clinical practice in the
care of adults and older adults experiencing health deviations
in various body systems and across diverse health settings.
324 Nursing Care of Women, Childbearing Families and
Infants (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 322, 323, 328,
360, 362, and 424. Corequisites: NURS 325, 326, 327, and
434. Introduction to family nursing; assessment and nursing
care of women, childbearing families and infants.
325 Practicum: Nursing Care of Women, Childbearing
Families, and Infants (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 322, 323, 328,
360, 362, and 424. Corequisites: NURS 324, 326, 327, and
434. Clinical practice in the care of women and their families
during the childbearing cycle.
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326 Nursing Care of Children (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 322, 323, 328,
360, 362, and 424. Corequisites: NURS 324, 325, 327, and
434. Nursing care of children emphasizing health promotion
and common health deviations.
327 Practicum: Nursing Care of Children (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 322, 323, 328,
360, 362, and 424. Corequisite: NURS 324, 325, 326, and 434.
Patient care experiences with children encountering common
health deviations in various settings.
328 Pathophysiology (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Entry Level Master's or Entry
Level Bachelor's Program in Nursing. Corequisites: NURS 320,
321, and 362. The pathogenesis of clinical findings in health
deviations, emphasis on pathophysiologic basis for nursing
diagnosis and interventions during deviations from normal
body system functioning.
330 Human Reproductive Health (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Physical health needs and issues,
emphasizing the reproductive systems for women and men
across the age span; overview of physiology, pathophysiology,
diagnostic technologies, and therapeutic management of
common health problems. GE Theme C
346 Family Nursing (3)
Pre-or corequisite: ANTH 444. Theoretical foundations of
family nursing and its application to the nursing process with
families.
348A Development for Professional Practice (4)
Prerequisites: Transfer RN nursing students, background
check, personal health insurance and health clearance
documentation. Socialization and development into
professional nursing roles including the nurse as professional,
advocate, provider, and coordinator of care. Focus on nursing
process and selected issues in professional practice.
349A Development for Professional Practice
Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: Registered Nurse license, malpractice
insurance. Corequisite: NURS 348A. Application of nursing
process for professional practice within a self-care framework
to patient care situation in clinical setting.
350 Pathophysiology For Nursing Practice (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200B; CHEM 151, MICR 201, 202.
Corequisite: RN-BSN Transfer students only. Course builds
upon the student's prior foundation of concepts of disease
process throughout the lifespan including cellular function and
integrative body functions. Focus on the pathophysiologic
rationale for nursing interventions.
354L,P Selected Topics in Nursing (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to nursing students, as announced in Schedule
of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
355 Strategies for Preventing and Intervening in Family
Violence and Abuse (4) (also crosslisted as SW 355)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course in Block D. Major theories used to explain family
violence; emphasis on preventing abuse and intervening with
victims across the age span; social, policy, and legal issues.
GE Theme B
360 Pharmacology (2)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 328, and 362.
Corequisites: NURS 322, 323, and 424. Basic principles and
contemporary issues in pharmacology for nurses; major drug
classifications, mechanism of drug action and nursing
implications throughout the nursing process.
362 Health Assessment and Health Promotion Across the
Life Span (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Entry Level Master's or Entry
Level Bachelor's Program in Nursing. Corequisites: NURS 320,
321, and 328. Health Assessment including history taking and
physical examination; principles of health promotion across the
life span.
372 Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Life
Span (3)
Prerequisites: RN-BSN transfer students only; NURS 348A.
Corequisite: NURS 373. Health assessment including history
taking, physical examination and diagnostic testing; principles
of health promotion across the life span and concepts of
patient education.
373 Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Life
Span Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: RN-BSN transfer students only; NURS 348A.
Corequisite: NURS 372. Health assessment including history
taking, physical examination and diagnostic testing, health
promotion and patient education experiences in a variety of
settings.
393 Health Assessment and Health Promotion in
Community Setting Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: NURS 300, 301, 346, 272 or 373. Prerequisite
or corequisite: NURS 394. Application of nursing concepts for
the care of clients with chronic illness and/or disabilities outside
of acute care settings, focusing on treatment adherence,
coping and adaptation.
393A Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in a
Culturally Diverse Community (2)
Prerequisites: NURS 346, NURS 272 or 372. Prerequisite or
corequisite: NURS 394. Nursing management and evaluation of
health risks/problems of a vulnerable population. Emphasis on
social and cultural structures specific to health promotion, health
protection and disease prevention. Service learning required.
394 Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion: Prevention,
Treatment and Adherence (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 346, NURS 272 or 372. The development
of strategies for assisting populations, across the age span,
with self-care actions focused on promoting health, facilitating
treatment adherence, coping and adaptation. A focused
concentration on populations with chronic illnesses.
398 Cooperative Education (2) (see UNIV 398)
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the school and
approval of the graduate adviser:
400 Acute Health Deviations in Cardiorespiratory
Function (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Nursing management of patients who have health deviation
self-care deficits because of critical physiological dysfunction of
the cardiorespiratory system.
Nursing / 591
402A Fundamentals of Electrocardiography (2)
Fundamentals of vector analysis of the 12 lead
electrocardiogram and basic arrhythmia detection.
402B Advanced Electrocardiography (2)
Prerequisite: NURS 402A. Advanced electrocardiography
including detailed evaluation of 12 lead electrocardiogram in
determining axis changes, conduction defect, cardiovascular
hypertrophies, location of myocardial infraction, differentiation
of complicated arrhythmias, and selected electrolyte and drug
effects.
404 Acute Health Deviations in Metabolic, Hematologic,
and Sensorimotor Function (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Nursing care related to acute health deviations in metabolic,
hematologic, and sensorimotor functions with their related
pathophysiology and nursing care implications.
423 Nursing in School Health Programs Clinical
Laboratory (6)
Prerequisites or corequisites: NURS 426, 428; COMD 440;
admission to Health Services credential program. Clinical
school nursing experience with multicultural and ethnic
students in elementary, secondary, and special education
settings under direction of credentialed school nurse preceptor.
424 Introduction to Nursing Research (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 328, and 362.
Corequisites: NURS 322, 323, and 360. Introduction to the
nursing research process with application of the process to
clinical practice. Reading, critiquing and utilization of nursing
research.
426 Nursing Management in Public Schools (4)
Prerequisite: Admission into Health Services Credential
program. Introduction to organization and management of
school health services through coordination and integration of
human and material resources to accomplish health goals in
the educational settings.
428 Nursing Assessment in Public Schools (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 372, 373; admission into Health Services
Credential program. Assessment and case management of
physical, psychosocial, developmental, and environmental
processes and requisites of school students. Includes State
mandated screening.
430 Primary Health Care of Women (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Assessment and management of self-care requisites unique to
women in primary health care settings.
434 Nursing Case Management of Clients with Chronic
Illness Across the Life Span (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 320, 321, 322, 323, 328,
360, 362, and 424. Corequisites: NURS 324, 325, 326, 327.
Nursing case management role, models and strategies for
chronically ill clients; effects of chronic illness and
comprehensive care coordination.
440 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 300 series, NURS 424,
and 434. Corequisites: NURS 441, 442, and 443. Nursing
process in the care of clients with deviations in social and
psychological functioning.
441 Practicum: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of 300 series, NURS 424, and 434.
Corequisites: NURS 440, 442, and 443. Clinical experience in
a variety of settings implementing the nursing process with
clients demonstrating deviations in social and psychological
functioning.
442 Community Health Nursing (5)
Pre-requisites: NURS 300 course series, NURS 424, and 434.
Corequisite: NURS 440, 441, and 443. Synthesis of nursing
theories and public health science applied to assessing and
promoting the health of at risk populations: communities,
families and aggregates.
443 Practicum: Community Health Nursing (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 300 course series, NURS
424, and 434. Corequisite: NURS 440, 441, and 442. Nursing
in the community: experiences in home health, family focused
care, and population based nursing in the community.
444 Advanced Nursing Concepts and Leadership (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 300 course series, NURS 424, and 434.
Corequisite: NURS 445, and 498. Advanced clinical nursing:
principles of nursing leadership; care of hospitalized adults
experiencing complex, acute and chronic multidimensional
health problems including neurological, renal, integumentary,
neoplastic, and immune diseases, or multi-system failure.
445 Practicum: Advanced Nursing Concepts and
Leadership (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of NURS 300 course series, NURS
424, 434, 440, 441, 442, and 443. Corequisite: NURS 444, and
498. Practicum in nursing leadership and care of patients with
acute and chronic complex medical surgical conditions; basic
skills for critical care nursing and end-of-life care.
450 Nursing Leadership and Management Dynamics (2)
Prerequisites: Completion of 300 level courses. Corequisite:
NURS 451. Introduction to the organizational theory and socio-
economic political trends in nursing leadership and
management. Skills and competencies for the frontline nurse
manager with-in and beyond the wall of the acute care setting.
451 Nursing Leadership and Management Dynamics
Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites Completion of 300 level courses. Corequisite:
NURS450. Application of organizational theory in health care
settings. Development of skills and competencies for the
frontline nurse manager with-in and beyond the wall of the
acute care setting.
454L,P Selected Topics in Nursing (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to nursing students announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated for credit.
456 Crisis Theory: Mental Health Promotion (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Crisis theory as a basis for identification of maturational and
situational high risk events that create an impact on mental
health.
460 Problems of Parenting (2)
Prerequisites: PSY 150 and upper division standing. Parent
and child health problems created by inadequate parent-child
relationships. Health assessment and exploration of nursing
intervention techniques.
462 Behavior Modification in Health Care (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Techniques for
behavior modification in variety of health care problems.
468 Legal Aspects of Health Care Provision in
California (3)
Prerequisite: Professional experience or upper division
standing in a health related program. Exploration of legal
aspects of health care provision: intentional torts, negligence
and malpractice, practice acts, ethical-legal conflicts, and
litigation procedure.
592 / Nursing
470 Community/Public Health Nursing (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of 300-level nursing courses or
approval of instructor. Corequisite: NURS 471. Synthesis of
nursing theories and public health science applied to assessing
and promoting the health of communities and aggregates at
risk in the population, including the risks to communities from
bio-terrorism.
471 Community/Public Health Nursing Lab (3)
Corequisite: NURS 470 and access to an insured automobile.
Application of nursing and public health theories assessment of
communities and families/client group aggregates, and
appropriate interventions.
476 Nursing and the Health Care System (2)
Prerequisites: Completion of all 300-level nursing courses or
approval of instructor. Forces shaping health care delivery and
their influences on the delivery of nursing care in today’s
dynamic health care arena. Nursing strategies for cost-
effective care that increases access and ensures quality care.
Some sections may use technologically mediated instruction.
480 Assessment and Care of Patients’ Spiritual Needs (4)
Exploration of individual’s spiritual needs in health care, and
how spiritual care may be closely integrated with that of body
and mind.
487 Transitions to Professional Practice (1)
Prerequisite: Completion of entire nursing course sequence.
Clinical decision making in the care of selected patients in
acute care settings.
490 Introduction to Nursing Research (4)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR) and a statistics course that
included inferential statistical content. Nursing research
process and concepts applicable to clinical practice, reading,
analyzing and critiquing research; development of skills in
writing professional nursing papers according to the
conventions of the genre. Some sections may use
technologically mediated instruction.
494 Ethics in Nursing (3)
Lecture-seminar course covering the history and development
of ethics in American nursing from 1800s to the present.
496 Nursing Case Management for Vulnerable
Populations (2)
Prerequisites: NURS 476, 470, 471, or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: NURS 497. Nursing case management roles,
models, and strategies used for managing high-risk client
populations. Focus on comprehensive care coordination:
brokerage, monitoring, discharge planning, client/family
advocacy, and nursing interventions. Courses stress: access,
quality, and risk management.
497 Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable Populations
Lab (3)
Corequisite: NURS 496. Clinical nursing case management
laboratory for high-risk clients with complex health care
problems. Focus on comprehensive care coordination:
Brokerage, monitoring, discharge planning, client/family
advocacy, and nursing interventions.
498 Advanced Cooperative Education (1-4) (see UNIV 498)
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–6)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor; ability to
assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare
written and oral reports. Project selected with sponsor before
registration; progress meetings held regularly. May be
repeated to 20 units.
Graduate Level Courses (NURS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the school and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
502 Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse (3)
Prerequisites: Admission into graduate program in nursing or
consent of instructor. Examination of advanced nursing
practice roles within acute and primary care settings; critical
analysis of issues related to legal scope of practice, licensure,
certification, quality improvement, and reimbursement. Some
sections may use technologically mediated instruction.
504 Research Utilization in Nursing Practice (2)
Prerequisite: NURS 592 Application of available knowledge to
improve client outcomes using the research utilization process.
Some sections may use technologically mediated instruction.
506A Advanced Nurse Case Management Strategies I (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 502, 524, 566, and 572A or consent of
instructor. Corequisite: NURS 595. Analysis of theories related
to interrelationship of the biopsychosocial components of and
the human responses to acute and chronic illness and the
development of nurse case management strategies and
intervention.
506B Advanced Nurse Case Management Strategies II (4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 506A. Corequisite: NURS
595. Advanced adult patient management and other
professional collaborative strategies used by nurse case
managers in acute, outpatient, and community-based settings.
512A Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 572B. Theories and research related to
health promotion and disease prevention, assessment,
differential diagnosis, management, and education of adults
with acute, episodic health problems in ambulatory care clinics.
512B Care of Aging Adults (2)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in nursing or
consent of instructor. Theory and research related to
assessment, diagnosis, and management of problems specific
to aging clients with emphasis on socioeconomic, political,
environmental, and cultural influences affecting care of the
elderly.
Nursing / 593
513A Practicum: Primary Care of Adults with Acute Health
Problems (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Clinical application of theory and
research of health care to adult clients with acute, episodic
health problems in ambulatory clinics.
513B Care of Aging Adults Practicum (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 513A. Corequisite: NURS 512B.
Assessment, diagnosis, management and education/
counseling of aging clients in outpatient clinics and long-term
care facilities with an emphasis on clinical decision-making,
health promotion, and disease complication prevention.
513C Care of Adults with Chronic Health Care Problems
Practicum (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 572A, and 573A or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: NURS 520. Clinical application of assessment,
diagnosis, management, and education/counseling of adults
with chronic health problems with an emphasis on lifestyle
change, health promotion, and disease prevention in the
students' selected specialty.
514 Management of Adults with Chronic Health Problems
(4)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Corequisite: NURS 515.
Theoretical basis for adult acute care nurse practitioner
assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults and
families with chronic stable problems with an emphasis on
health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
515 Management of Adults with Chronic Health Problems
Practicum (2)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Corequisite: NURS 514. Application
of adult acute care nurse practitioner assessment, differential
diagnosis, management, and education/counseling of adults
and families with chronic stable problems.
516A Management of Adults with Acute Health Care
Problems I (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Corequisite: NURS 517A.
Theoretical and evidence-based course examines
pathophysiologic and psychosociocultural issues related to
nurse practitioner management of acutely ill adults. Content
focuses on patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and
hematological problems.
516B Management of Adults with Acute Health Care
Problems II (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 514, 515, 516A, 517A. Corequisite: NURS
517B. Theoretical and evidence-based course examines
pathophysiologic and psychosociocultural issues related to
nurse practitioner management or acutely ill adults. Content
focuses on patients with gastro-hepatic biliary, metabolic and
renal problems.
516C Management of Adults with Acute Health Problems
III (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 516B, 517B. Corequisite: NURS 517C.
Theoretical and evidence-based course examines
pathophysiologic and psychosociocultural issues related to
nurse practitioner management of acutely ill and injured adults.
Focuses on patients with neurologic problems, trauma and
burns.
517A Advanced Therapeutics Practicum I (2)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Corequisite: NURS 516A. Clinical
application course for adult acute care nurse practitioner
option; emphasizes assessment, differential diagnosis,
management, and education/counseling of adults and families
with acute illness.
517B Advanced Therapeutics Practicum II (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 514,515 516A, 517A. Corequisite: NURS
516B. Clinical application course for adult acute care nurse
practitioner option; emphasizes assessment, differential
diagnosis, management, and education/counseling of adults
and families with acute illness.
517C Advanced Therapeutics Practicum III (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 516B, 517B. Corequisite: NURS 5 1 16C.
Clinical application course for adult acute care nurse
practitioner option; emphasizes assessment, differential
diagnosis, management, and education/counseling of adults
and families with acute illness and injury.
518A Primary Care of the Adult Client (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 578, 573B, and 573C. Corequisite:
NURS 519A. Theoretical basis for Family Nurse Practitioner
assessment, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse
adults and families with acute and episodic problems, with
emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
518B Primary Care of Children (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 578, 573B, and 573C. Corequisite:
NURS 519B. Family Nurse Practitioner health promotion and
disease prevention, assessment, differential diagnosis and
management of culturally diverse children and their families
with acute and chronic problems in the primary care
environment.
518C Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 578, 573B, and 573C. Corequisite:
NURS 519C. Family Nurse Practitioner health promotion,
disease prevention, and diagnosis and management of the
culturally diverse adolescent and young adult clients and their
families in the primary care setting.
518D Women's Health Care (4)
Prerequisites:NURS 578, 518C, 519C. Corequisite: NURS
519D. Management of gynecological concerns common to
culturally diverse women and their families in the primary care
setting. Role of the nurse practitioner in women's health.
519A Primary Care of the Adult Practicum (3)
Prerequisite: NURS 578, 572, 573B, and 573C. Corequisite:
NURS 518A. Application of the theoretical and research-based
assessment, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse
adults and families with acute and episodic problems, with
emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
519B Primary Care of Children Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 578, 573B, 573C. Corequisite: NURS
518C. Clinical practice application of knowledge in the
assessment, diagnosing, management of health concerns
relating to culturally diverse children and their families in the
primary care setting.
519C Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care Practicum
(3)
Prerequisites: NURS 578, 573B, 573C. Corequisite: NURS
518C. Clinical application of assessment, diagnosis,
management, and health promotion of culturally diverse
adolescents, young adults, and their families in the primary
care setting.
519D Women's Health Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 578, 572, 573B, and 573C. Corequisite:
NURS 518D. Clinical application of assessment, diagnosis and
management of culturally diverse women with gynecological
health concerns in the primary care setting.
594 / Nursing
520 Care of Adults with Chronic Health Problems (3)
Corequisite: NURS 516A. Assessment, differential diagnosis,
management, and education/counseling of adults and families
with chronic health problems with an emphasis on lifestyle
change, health promotion, and disease complication
prevention.
522A Primary Care of Children with Acute Health
Problem (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 572A. Corequisite: NURS 523A.
Assessment, diagnosis and management of children with acute
health problems and of their families, within primary care
settings; health promotion, disease prevention, and multi-
dimensional problems management strategies.
522B Primary Care of Children with Chronic Health
Problem (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B or 522A. Assessment, diagnosis
and management of children with chronic health problems and
of their families, within primary care settings; health promotion,
disease prevention, and multidimensional problems;
management strategies.
522C Primary Care of Adolescents (2)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Corequisite: NURS 523C.
Assessment, diagnosis, management of adolescents with
special health problems and their families within primary care
settings; health promotion, disease prevention, and
multidimensional problems; management strategies.
523A Primary Care Practicum: Children with Acute Illness
(3)
Corequisite: NURS 522A. Application of assessment
knowledge and skills to appraise children and their families’
health status; identification of acute health problems within
primary care settings; management using multidimensional
intervention strategies. Graded CR/NC.
523B Primary Care Practicum: Children with Chronic
Illness (3)
Corequisite: NURS 522B. Application of knowledge and skills
to appraise children and their families’ health status;
identification of chronic health problems within primary care
settings, management using multidimensional intervention
strategies. Graded CR/NC.
523C Primary Care Practicum: Adolescents (3)
Corequisite: NURS 522C. Application of assessment
knowledge and skills to appraise adolescents’ and their
families’ health status within primary care settings.
Identification of health problems, management using
multidimensional intervention strategies. Graded CR/NC.
524 Care of Vulnerable Populations (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in nursing or
consent of instructor. Examination of major health problems of
vulnerable children, adults, and families from urban,
underserved communities; assessment of risk factors;
exploration of multidimensional, culturally-sensitive intervention
strategies. Some sections may use technologically mediated
instruction.
525 Vulnerable Populations Practicum (1-2)
Corequisite: NURS 524. Application of epidemiological model
and provision of health care to clients from selected vulnerable
populations. Identification of program deficiencies and
programmatic changes to address needs. Graded CR/NC.
Must complete 2 units in either one or two quarters.
528 Advanced Pharmacology (5)
Prerequisite: Admission to master’s program in nursing.
Pharmacokinetic principles and pharmacotherapeutic agents
for promotion, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common
client conditions encountered in primary care and acute health
care settings. Some sections may use technologically
mediated instruction.
529 Advanced Pediatrics Clinical Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 522C, 524. A preceptored clinical
practicum designed to enhance the application of theory and
acquisition of clinical skills in pediatric primary care settings.
Graded CR/NC.
530A Management of the Child with Cardiopulmonary
/Hematology/Oncology Problems (5)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Theoretical and practical basis for
management of children with cardiopulmonary and
hematologic illnesses; management of the child with cancer.
530B Management of the Child with Gastrointestinal/Renal
Problems (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 530A. Theoretical and practical basis for
management of children with acute dysfunction of
gastrointestinal and renal systems.
530C Management of the Child with Trauma/Burns and
Neurological Problems (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 530B. Theoretical and practical basis for
management and evaluation of children with acute dysfunction
of neurological system and/or suffering from trauma/burns.
531A Cardiopulmonary/Hematology/Oncology Pediatric
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 573B. Corequisite: NURS 530A.
Management of children with multifaceted, complex
cardiopulmonary, hematology, and oncology problems;
emphasis on clinical decision-making, interventions and
evaluation strategies related to child/family outcomes in
pediatric health care settings.
531B Gastrointestinal/Renal Pediatric Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner Practicum (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 531A. Corequisite: NURS 530B.
Management of children with multifaceted, complex
gastrointestinal and renal dysfunction; emphasis on clinical
decision-making, interventions, and evaluation strategies
related to child/family outcomes in pediatric health care
settings.
531C Neurological/Trauma/Burns Pediatric Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner Practicum (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 531B. Corequisite: NURS 530C.
Management of children with trauma, burns and neurological
problems; emphasis on clinical decision-making, interventions,
and evaluation strategies related to child/family outcomes in
pediatric health care settings.
532 Child and Family Adaptation to Illness (2)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in nursing or
consent of instructor. Theoretical base for identifying and
strengthening physiological and psychological coping
behaviors of the seriously ill or disabled child and family in
pediatric health care settings.
542ABC Seminar: Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing (6, 3, 3)
Corequisite: NURS 595. Study and analysis of theories of
psychotherapy, family therapy and group therapy; development
of eclectic models; application of appropriate models to
development of psychiatric/mental health nursing interventions.
Nursing / 595
545 International Health Care Experience (1)
Prerequisites: NURS 578, 524, 525 or permission of faculty.
Student/faculty clinical application of assessment, diagnosis,
management, and education/counseling of indigenous clients
in their environment outside of the United States. Minimum B
grade required for passing. May be repeated up to 3 units.
560A Development of Educational Programs in
Nursing I (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 510; NURS 592; One year of clinical
experience as RN. Development of nursing educational
programs in collegiate, staff development and client settings;
roles of nurse educator including instruction and evaluation
roles.
560B Development of Education Programs in Nursing II (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 510; NURS 560A, NURS 592.
Development of nursing educational program in collegiate, staff
development and client settings; conceptual models for
organization of nursing curricula; issues and trends in nursing
education.
562 Human Resource Utilization in Health Care
Organizations (2)
Analysis of procedures in health care personnel practices:
licensure, recruitment, hiring, staffing, continuing education,
performance evaluation, incentive plans; changing roles
among health care personnel.
564 Seminar: Health Care Administration (2)
Corequisite: NURS 595. Administrative issues in health care
settings: goal complexity, power distribution, administrative-
professional conflict, decision-making process, introduction of
change; systems concept as assessment tool;
interdependence of management team members in a health
agency.
566 Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in nursing or
consent of instructor. Physical disease processes within
human body; body’s adaptive physiologic mechanisms
resulting from pathophysiologic alterations; rationale for clinical
intervention. Some sections may use technologically mediated
instruction.
572A Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 566. Corequisite: NURS 573A. Advanced
health assessment of clients from holistic and contextual
perspectives; analysis of physical, psychosocial,
developmental, and environmental needs and processes of
clients across the life span. Major health promotion strategies.
572B Developmental Assessment and Health
Promotion (2)
Corequisite: NURS 572A. Developmental theories and tasks,
nursing assessment strategies and health promotion in clients
across the life span, as appropriate for advanced practice
nurses.
573A Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of recent physical
assessment course. Corequisite: NURS 572A. Clinical
application of theory and research focusing on advanced
assessment skills essential to practice in students’ area of
specialization.
573B Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Practicum (3)
Prerequisite: NURS 573A. Application of advanced
comprehensive health assessment and health promotion
knowledge and skills to clients in selected adult or pediatric
inpatient and/or outpatient clinical settings.
573C Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Practicum (1)
Prerequisites: NURS 572 and 578. Corequisite: NURS 573B.
Application of advanced comprehensive health assessment
and health promotion knowledge and skills to culturally diverse
families in primary health care settings.
578 International Health Perspectives (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 524 and 525 for Family Nurse
Practitioner students only. Global nurse practitioner practice,
meeting health care needs unique to developing, underserved
nations and international travelers. Includes assessment,
diagnosis, and management of tropical disease and health
promotion/disease prevention.
580 Introduction to Forensic Nursing (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. This course focuses on the
principles of forensic nursing and the nursing care of patient
populations including children who are abused, men and
women who are sexually assaulted and battered and the men
and women who commit these crimes. Some sections may use
technologically mediated instruction.
590 Nursing Research Methods (4)
Prerequisite: NURS 592. Research designs and methodologies
in nursing leading to proposal development. Some sections
may use technologically mediated instruction.
592 Theoretical Basis of Nursing Research and
Practice (2)
Prerequisites: NURS 490 or equivalent and 4-unit statistics
course. An introduction to analysis and evaluation of selected
nursing and interdisciplinary theories and the relationship to
nursing research and practice. Some sections may use
technologically mediated instruction.
594 Decision-Making in Nursing and Health Care Policy (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program or consent of
instructor. Nursing decision-making for health care systems
based on ethical, economical, legal, political and professional
considerations; analysis of health care policy and role of
nursing in changing health care delivery system. Some
sections may use technologically mediated instruction.
595 Advanced Field Study (1-15)
Corequisite: One NURS seminar selected from 506AB, 524;
542ABC, 560AB, 564, or enrollment in MS–Health Care
Management program. Experience in specialized clinical and
functional areas assigned on an individual basis. Weekly
tutorial sessions required for student-teacher synthesis of data
from concurrent seminar and field experience. Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: NURS 590 and instructor consent to act as
sponsor. Independent research under guidance of faculty
sponsor. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NR only.
596 / Nursing
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Directed
study of advanced topics in field; regularly scheduled
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units.
599 Thesis or Project (1–3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, two units of NURS
597, instructor consent to act as sponsor, departmental
approval of topic prior to registration. Independent research
resulting in a thesis or project. Must be repeated to maximum
of 3 units. Graded CR/NC.
Pan-African Studies / 599
Department of
Pan-African Studies
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C3095
Phone: (323) 343-2290
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/pas/
Pan-African Studies (PAS) encompasses the systematic investigation of the history, culture, social relationships, political economy,
literature, arts, and languages of peoples of African descent and their contribution to world civilization. In order to give students a
unique foundation for critical thinking and socio-cultural analysis, the curriculum combines in-depth and transnational approaches to
the study of the black experience. In particular, PAS places African American studies in a larger comparative context. Students who
elect the major will be equipped for graduate work in African American, African, ethnic, and cultural studies as well as in a range of
traditional academic disciplines. Students interested in graduate work in a traditional academic discipline should consider a minor in
that field. PAS degree holders have found careers in teaching, community development and leadership, international affairs, non-
governmental organizations, public relations, social work, urban research, community law, civil service, industrial relations, and
many other comparable professions.
As a program of study, PAS places the black experience in the larger context of Africa and the African Diaspora - thus the name
"Pan African" Studies. The goal of the curriculum is to allow for flexibility in required core and upper division elective courses. This
approach maximizes student ability to determine areas of emphasis and, with faculty advisement, to select a creative set of courses
that expose majors or minors to the historical context, fundamental concepts, and central issues in the field of Pan African Studies.
The Faculty
Professors: C.R.D. Halisi (Chair), Mustafah Dhada.
Assistant Professor: Melina Abdullah.
Emeriti: Jonathan Nwomonoh, Aida Takla O'Reilly.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in African
American Studies
Students must promptly and regularly confer with the
department adviser regarding course selection and availability.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in African American Studies is 180 units, of which 68
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (68 units)
The major in Pan African Studies consists of 32 required lower
and upper division core courses and 36 electives units. 16
units of electives may be taken in other fields of study.
Students should work closely with department adviser on the
selection of appropriate electives in other fields.
Required Core Courses (32 units)
Lower Division (12 units)
LAS/PAS 102 The African Diaspora in the United States (4)
PAS 250A African History (4) or
PAS 250B African History (4)
PAS 251A African American History (4) or
PAS 251B African American History (4)
Upper Division (20 units)
PAS 301 The Black Experience Across Disciplines:
Intensive Writing and Research (4)
PAS 403 Black Intellectual Tradition (4) or
PAS 422 Themes in Black Literature (4)
PAS 405 Black Feminism (4) or
PAS 406 Black Women Leaders in Thought and
Politics (4)
PAS 414 African Diaspora: Globalization, Community,
Locality (4) or
PAS 416 Pan-Africanism and World Politics (4)
PAS 495 Senior Thesis (4)
Elective Courses (36 units)
Electives may be drawn from all Pan African studies courses
not selected for the required core requirements. Only eight (8)
units of lower division (numbers between 100-200) course work
may be counted toward the completion of the required 36 units.
The following courses may be used to fulfill elective credit:
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4)
PAS 120 Elementary Igbo (4)
PAS 125 Elementary Conversational African
Language (4)
PAS 253 Caribbean History (4)
PAS 254 Special Topics in Pan-African Studies (4)
CHS/PAS 260 Third World Images in Film (4)
CHS/ENGL/PAS 327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
PAS 369 Race, Activism, and Emotions (4)
EDFN/LAS/PAS 380 Education and Development in the
Third World (4)
ENGL/PAS 377
Literary Explorations of Justice and Racism (4)
ENGL/PAS 386 Literature and the Third World (4)
ENGL/PAS 426 African Literature (4)
LAS/PAS 342 Cultural Impact of Development (4)
600 / Pan African Studies
LAS/PAS/POLS 360 Dynamics of Change in the Developing
World (4)
PAS 400 Psychology and African Americans (4)
PAS 401 Topics on Education and African American
Advancement (4)
PAS 402 Black Political Economy (4)
PAS 404 The Black Family (4)
AAAS/CHS/LAS/PAS 408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4)
PAS 412 Third World Women and Development (4)
PAS 414 African Diaspora: Globalization, Locality,
Community (4)
PAS 416 Pan Africanism and World Politics (4)
PAS 417 Hip Hop as Political Expression (4)
PAS 418 African American Religion as Civic Culture
(4)
PAS 420 African Foundations of African American
Culture (4)
PAS 421 African American Music as History and
Criticism (4)
PAS 423 Caribbean Literature (4)
PAS 440 Power and African American Communities
(4)
PAS 441 Power and African American Communities:
Field Research (4)
PAS/POLS 456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central
America (4)
PAS 480 Education and Development in Africa (4)
PAS 490 Special Topics in Pan African Studies (4)
PAS 499 Undergraduate Directed Study (4)
Up to 16 units of course work may be taken from the following
list of courses offered in other fields:
ANTH 413 Peoples of Africa (4)
ANTH 361 Race, Racism and Human Variation (4)
ART 481 African Art (4)
TVF 334 "Race," Justice and Mass Media (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communications (4)
GEOG 446 US Ethnic Communities (4)
HIST 352 Civil Rights in the US (4)
HIST 414A Traditional Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 414B Modern Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 415 Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 465 Brazil (4)
LAS 335 Races and Culture in the Americas (4)
LAS 430 Cuba and the World (4)
MUS 452 History of Jazz (4)
MUS 458 Music of Latin America
POLS 406 Los Angeles City Politics (4)
POLS 409 Minority Politics in the US (4)
POLS 442 American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights (4)
POLS 453 Africa and the Middle East (4)
SOC 348 Class, Race/Ethnicity and Gender (4)
SOC 460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
Minor in Pan-African Studies
Requirements for the Minor (24 units)
A minor in Pan African Studies is designed to provide students
with an emphasis on the black experience that complements
course work in other majors. The PAS minor requires 8 units of
lower division core, 8 units of upper division core and 8 units of
elective courses. The University requires that minors complete
at least 12 units of upper division coursework. Electives must
be drawn from courses offered within the Department of Pan
African Studies. Students may refer to the PAS major for a list
of lower and upper division core courses as well as appropriate
upper division elective courses.
List of Courses (PAS)
Courses in Pan-African Studies (PAS)
Lower Division Courses
102 The African Diaspora in the United States (4) (also
listed as LAS 102)
Diversity among the varied people of African descent in the
United States and their relation to the dominant society. GE D
108 Comparative Ethnic Studies (4) (also listed as LAS,
AAAS, CHS 108)
This survey course examines comparatively the notions of
"race" and ethnicity, the exploitation based on these statuses,
and the resulting resistance and multi-ethnic social movements
in the U.S. and elsewhere.
120 Elementary Igbo (4 Units).
Methodical presentation of fundamental structure of language
through hearing, speaking, reading and writing Igbo.
Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Igbo
people. GE C3
125 Elementary Conversational African Language (4)
Methodical presentation of structure of particular African
language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing the
language. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units as
language offered changes.
250AB African History (4, 4)
Major themes of African history from origin of man and African
civilization to institutional realities of Africa today.
GE D
251AB African American History (4, 4)
History of African Americans from the beginning of the nation
to the present.
253 Caribbean History (4)
Caribbean history and development including history of
indigenous peoples, European colonialism, slavery, resistance,
and independence. Includes Spanish-, English-, French-, and
Dutch-speaking Caribbean islands.
254 Special Topics in Pan-African Studies (1–4)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in Pan-African Studies, as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.
260 Third World Images in Film (4)
(also listed as CHS 260)
Introduction to a critical examination of the historical and
cultural representations of Third World peoples, including U.S.
and Third World cinemas. GE C2
Pan-African Studies / 601
Upper Division Courses
301 The Black Experience Across Disciplines: Intensive
Writing and Research (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and satisfactory completion of the
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
Interdisciplinary approach to Pan-African Studies that provides
an intensive writing experience including: thesis-statement
development, organization and structure, citations bibliography,
data collection, argumentation/methodology, and utilization of
editorial assessment.
327 Ethnicity and Emotions in U.S. Film (4)
(also listed as ENGL 327 and CHS 327)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Critical analysis of the representations of
ethnicity and emotions in U.S. film.
GE Theme E
342 Cultural Impact of Development (4)
(also listed as LAS 342)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Impact of colonialism, neocolonialism
and globalization on art, literature, music and identity in
developing countries. GE Theme A
360 Dynamics of Change in the Developing World (4)
(also listed as LAS 360 and POLS 360)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Case studies illustrating why the third
world came into being and how it is changing in the context of
the globalized world economy. GE Theme A
369 Race, Activism, and Emotions (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. With reference to historic and
contemporary movements for racial justice, this course
examines how human emotions both shape, and are shaped
by, individual and group action. GE Theme E
377 Literary Explorations of Justice and Racism (4)
(also listed as ENGL 377)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Analysis of the literary depiction of
racism and justice, with emphasis on the treatment of civil
rights issues in fiction, drama, and poetry. GE Theme H
380 Education and Development in the Third World (4)
(also listed as EDFN 380 and LAS 380)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Comparative analysis of the systems of
education in the Third World with particular emphasis on
educational problems and issues, and their relationship to
economic development and social change.
386 Literature and the Third World (4)
(also listed as ENGL 386)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basis Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Critically survey cultural representations,
themes, and techniques of Third World literature and their
Western diaspora writers.
395 Service in Black Community (1–4)
Prerequisites: Approval by department faculty adviser in
consultation with EPIC Director, acceptance by community
agency. Participation in work of community agency or activity
utilizing professional and/or vocational skills in service to
community. Graded CR/NC. Credit toward baccalaureate
limited to 4 units.
400 Psychology and African Americans (4)
An examination of psychological research/theory relevant to
African Americans, particularly the impact of racial
discrimination on identity, class, gender, sexual orientation,
biracialism, family-community relations, education, and mental
health.
401 Topics on Education and African American
Advancement (4)
Exposes students to controversies over education as a factor
in African American advancement, including desegregation,
busing, community control, inner-city education, affirmative
action, performance ratings, multiculturalism, charter schools,
vouchers and others.
402 Black Political Economy (4)
Examines American capitalism and government policy in
relation to racial discrimination and inequality; course also
explores strategies of economic empowerment and social
justice in the black experience.
403 The Black Intellectual Tradition (4)
A comprehensive survey of the modern black intellectual
tradition and relevant social movements, including thinkers
associated with nationalism, socialism, communism, liberalism,
populism, feminism, Pan-identity, conservatism and other
approaches to thought.
404 The Black Family (4)
Examines transitions of the African American family from
slavery to the present, including distinctive structures/values
and interpretations of its African heritage.
405 Black Feminism (4)
Examines ideas associated with Black feminism -- social
foundations of Black women's consciousness, Black male-
female relations and engagement with other feminisms, both
mainstream and amongst women of color.
406 Black Women Leaders in Thought and Politics (4)
Highlights the civic engagement of Black women in America
and comparative contexts. The course emphasizes black
gender identity as an influence on political, religious, social,
professional and intellectual activism.
408 Comparative Diaspora Studies (4) (also listed as
AAAS, CHS, LAS 408)
Prerequisite: Any lower division course in AAAS, PAS, CHS or
LAS. The course is a comparative examination of diaspora
among principally Africans, Asians and Latin Americans
emphasizing the conditions of dispersal, the patterns of
settlement, and the formations of global tribes.
412 Third World Women and Development (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing: ANTH 250
recommended. The status and role of Third World women in
societal development with primary emphasis on black women
in developing counties.
414 African Diaspora: Globalization, Locality, Community
(4)
Concepts such as globalization, identity, locality and
community are used to expose students to diversity within the
African Diaspora and to countries with significant populations
or subpopulations of African descendants.
416 Pan Africanism and World Politics (4)
The interplay of Pan-Africanism as a cultural and sociopolitical
movement in world politics.
602 / Pan African Studies
417 Hip-Hop as Political Expression (4)
Course examines Rap/Hip-Hop music as a form of political
expression, with special emphasis on its domestic and
international influence among youth in marginalized
communities.
418 African American Religion as Civic Culture (4)
Examines African American religion as a unique civic culture,
including protest movements, political engagement, leadership
formation, public policy, intellectual/theological traditions, Pan
African identity, Islam/ black nationalism, and international
affairs.
420 African Foundations of African American Culture (4)
Exploration of existence of Africanisms, retentions, and
syncretisms in the New World and their relationship to
contemporary events and society.
421 African American Music as History and Criticism (4)
Relates definitive styles of African American music to their
original historical and social contexts as well as to
assessments of each genre's influence on black identity and
race relations.
422 Themes in Black Literature (4)
Analysis and discussion of representative works of black
authors from 18th century to present.
423 Caribbean Literature (4)
Early imitative Caribbean literature, its evolution into authentic
original and individual expression of self; contemporary
Caribbean writers, emphasis upon poetry, novels, and plays of
Aime Cesaire.
426 African Literature (4)
(also listed as ENGL 426)
Prerequisite: ENGL 250. African literature and its cultural
background. Intensive study of writers in English and others in
translation. Critical compositions and reports required.
440 Power and African American Communities (4)
Study of power relations in African American communities,
including the interaction of community and dominant
institutions.
441 Power and African American Communities: Field
Research (4)
Prerequisite: PAS 440 recommended. Supervised study and
field research on topics relevant to power in African American
communities.
456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central America (4)
(also listed as POLS 456)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Political development and
dependency in the Caribbean and Central America.
480 Education and Development in Africa (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Study of the
educational systems in Africa with emphasis on the social,
economic, and political factors influencing educational
objectives and strategies.
490 Special Topics in Pan-African Studies (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Presentation and discussion
of academic papers relating to given topic; lectures aimed at
critical analysis and appraisal. May be repeated once for
credit.
495 Senior Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102*; passing WPE score; PAS 301;
senior standing; consent of full-time faculty member to serve as
advisor and recommendation of department chair. Individual
project/senior thesis on Pan African Studies topic; course
emphasizes research techniques, problem identification,
hypothesis formulation, data gathering/analysis, effective
writing and academic standards of format/style.
*Students subject to earlier catalogs satisfy this prerequisite with
ENGL 101 or 190.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Minimum of 8 units in Pan-African Studies, 3.0
grade point average, senior or graduate standing, consent of
full-time faculty member to serve as sponsor, and
recommendation of department chairperson. Term project
selected in conference with sponsor, progress meetings held
regularly, final report required. May be repeated to maximum
of 8 units.
Philosophy / 605
Department of
Philosophy
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A432
Phone: (323) 343-4180
Fax: (323) 343-4193
E-mail: dbalder@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/phil/
E-mail Addresses: Requests for information or advising can be e-mailed to [email protected]u or philma@calstatela.edu. In
addition, every faculty member has an e-mail address composed of the initial of the first name plus last name (or the first six letters
of a longer last name) @calstatela.edu, for example, [email protected]
Philosophy engages students in thinking about the fundamental questions of human life—life’s meaning and the ways in which we
understand the world and our place in it. Philosophy students read and discuss writings of the world’s great thinkers, both in the
history of philosophy and in the contemporary arena. Studies include, for example, ethics, political and social thought, logic, theory
of knowledge, philosophy of science, philosophy of art and film, philosophy of law, philosophy of religions, metaphysics, feminist
philosophy, philosophy and race, biomedical ethics, existentialism, postmodern thought, the philosophers of China, Japan, India,
and Latin America.
Those who study philosophy are valued by employers, graduate schools and professional schools in a wide range of fields for their
analytic skills, their clear thinking and writing, their creative imagination, and the broad base of their background and knowledge.
Philosophy is an appropriate field of study for students hoping to attend law school.
An undergraduate major can be taken in Philosophy with either of two options: General and Prelaw. An undergraduate minor in
Philosophy with General and Prelaw options is available for students majoring in other fields.
An interdisciplinary minor in Classics is administered by the Department of Philosophy. The faculty is drawn from cooperating
departments of the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Natural and Social Sciences.
The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy offers students a broad background in both the history of philosophy and contemporary
thought. The program is designed to accommodate various student goals; for example, preparation for further graduate study or for
community college teaching as well as self-enrichment. In some specific areas of philosophy, career opportunities are available in
institutions engaged in basic research.
A postbaccalaureate certificate program in Teaching Critical Thinking is available for those with an interest in the theory and
techniques of teaching critical thinking at either the college or secondary school level.
Philosophy students have many opportunities to interact informally with faculty members and to work with each other. There is a
student Philosophy Club and a student journal, Philosophy in Practice.
The Faculty
Professors: Mark Balaguer (Chair), Jennifer Faust, Ricardo J. Gómez, Henry R. Mendell, Joseph B. Prabhu, Kayley Vernallis.
Associate Professors: Talia Bettcher, David Pitt.
Assistant Professors:
Emeriti: Sidney P. Albert, Thomas Annese, Sharon Bishop, Donald R. Burrill, Ann Garry, George R. Vick.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy is suited to the
needs of several groups of students: those seeking a broad
and integrated liberal education; those preparing for law
school; those interested in careers in government, education,
publishing, theology, or the ministry; and those planning to do
graduate work in philosophy with an aim of teaching at the
college level.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Philosophy is 180 units, of which 62-82 are in the
major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (62-82 units)
General Option (62 units)
A total of 62 quarter units in philosophy is required for the
major with the General option.
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
PHIL 151 Philosophical Ideas: Knowledge and Reality (4)
PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
606 / Philosophy
Upper Division Required Courses (18 units)
PHIL 300 Philosophical Research and Writing (4)
PHIL 304 Ethics I (4)
PHIL 311 History of Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHIL 313 History of Modern Philosophy (4)
PHIL 496 Senior Seminar (2)
Electives (16 units)
Select one from the following:
PHIL 410 Social and Political Philosophy (4)
PHIL 420 Ethics II (4)
PHIL 475 Aesthetics (4)
Select one from the following:
PHIL 452 Medieval Philosophy (4)
PHIL 458 Major Figures in Modern Philosophy (4)
PHIL 459 Recent Philosophy (4)
Select at least two from following including at least one from
405, 460, 470:
PHIL 404 Inductive Logic (4)
PHIL 405 Symbolic Logic (4)
PHIL 406 Advanced Logic (4)
PHIL 460 Metaphysics (4)
PHIL 470 Theory of Knowledge (4)
PHIL 480 Philosophy of Language (4)
PHIL 485 Philosophy of Science (4)
Additional Electives (20 units)
At least 12 units must be at the 400-level. Select courses with
adviser approval.
Prelaw Option (82 units)
A total of 82 quarter units is required for the major with the
Prelaw option, including 62 units in philosophy and 20 outside
philosophy.
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
PHIL 151 Philosophical Ideas: Knowledge and Reality (4)
PHIL 160 Critical Thinking (4) or
PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (18 units)
PHIL 300 Philosophical Research and Writing (4)
PHIL 304 Ethics I (4)
PHIL 311 History of Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHIL 313 History of Modern Philosophy (4)
PHIL 496 Senior Seminar (2)
Electives in Philosophy (16 units)
Select two from following:
PHIL 410 Social and Political Philosophy (4)
PHIL 420 Ethics II (4)
PHIL 490 Philosophy of Law (4)
Select two from following:
PHIL 470 Theory of Knowledge (4)
PHIL 480 Philosophy of Language (4)
PHIL 485 Philosophy of Science (4)
Additional Electives in Philosophy (20 units)
At least 12 units must be at the 400-level. Select courses with
adviser approval.
Additional Electives Outside Philosophy (20 units)
Select courses with adviser approval that supplement prelaw
background.
Minor in Philosophy
A total of 32 units is required, including at least 24 units in
upper division courses.
Requirements for the General Option Minor
(32 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
PHIL 151 Philosophical Ideas: Knowledge and Reality (4)
or
PHIL 152 Philosophical Ideas: Human Values (4)
PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
PHIL 304 Ethics (4)
PHIL 311 History of Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHIL 313 History of Modern Philosophy (4)
Electives (12 units)
Select 12 philosophy units with adviser approval
Requirements for the Prelaw Option Minor
(32 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)
PHIL 151 Philosophical Ideas: Knowledge and Reality (4)
or
PHIL 152 Philosophical Ideas: Human Values (4)
PHIL 160 Critical Thinking (4) or
PHIL 250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
PHIL 304 Ethics I (4)
PHIL 311 History of Ancient Philosophy (4) or
PHIL 313 History of Modern Philosophy (4)
Electives (8 units)
Select two from the following:
PHIL 410 Social and Political Philosophy (4)
PHIL 420 Ethics II (4)
PHIL 490 Philosophy of Law (4)
Additional Electives (8 units)
Select philosophy courses with adviser approval.
Minor in Classics
The minor in Classics is an interdisciplinary program that
provides students with an understanding of the culture of
ancient Greece and Rome. In conjunction with a major
program in anthropology, art history, English, history,
philosophy, or political science, the classics minor will prepare
students for graduate study in the major field. Alternatively, the
Classics program can serve as a means of enriching one’s
experience and achieving a fuller understanding of
contemporary Western culture.
The minor consists of 28 units, of which 4 are required in
Classics and 24 are selected from the five areas listed below.
Courses chosen must include at least one from each of three
different areas. Prior approval must be obtained from the
adviser for selected topics and directed study courses. No
more than 8 units taken for credit in the student’s major
program can be used to meet requirements for the minor.
Each student’s program must be approved by the director and
principal adviser of the Classics program.
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Core course (4 units)
CLAS 300 Origins of Classical Thought (4)
Philosophy / 607
Area I: Anthropology and Art
ANTH 425 Archaeology of the Old World (4)
ART 406
Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology (4)
ART 411 Greek and Roman Art (4)
ART 476 Early Christian and Byzantine Art (4)
Area II: Mythology, Literature, and Rhetorical Theory
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature (4) (when classical)
ENGL 354 Selected Topics in Literature (4)
(when classical)
ENGL 424 Greek and Roman Drama in Translation (4)
ENGL 497 Special Studies in World Writers in
Translation (1–4) (when classical)
COMM 454 Selected Studies in Communication (1–4)
(when classical)
TA 460 Studies in Selected Dramatists (1–4)
(when classical)
Area III: History and Political Theory
HIST 410 Ancient Near East: 4000–323 BC (4)
HIST 411 History of Ancient Greece (4)
HIST 412A Early Rome, The Republic (4)
HIST 412B The Roman Empire (4)
HIST 413 Greek History: The Alexandrian Age (4)
POLS 431 Classical Political Theory (4)
Area IV: Philosophy
PHIL 311 History of Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHIL 450 Plato (4)
PHIL 451 Aristotle (4)
PHIL 474 Philosophy in Literature (4) (when classical)
Area V: Languages
LATN 100ABC Elementary Latin (4, 4, 4)
Greek (through directed study in any of those departments
associated with this minor whose faculty are qualified to direct
such study).
Directed study or independent study about a selected classical
figure or topic is also available from each department
associated with this minor program.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy draws students with a
wide range of interests and professional goals, including
further graduate study in philosophy, community college
teaching and personal enrichment. Although the department is
analytically oriented, it encourages work in other areas, for
example, Asian philosophy, feminist philosophy, and the
intersection between European and Anglo-American thought.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study (a 2.5 grade point average in the last 90
quarter units) applicants must possess a baccalaureate in
philosophy or a baccalaureate with a major in a field other than
philosophy supplemented by appropriate preparation in
philosophy.
Applicants must consult an adviser in philosophy to determine
whether any academic deficiencies exist before admission to
the program can be granted.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
Required Courses
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 36 in philosophy and
23 in 500-level courses. Courses outside philosophy must be
relevant to the student’s program.
Prerequisites
Students are required to include the following philosophy
courses in their program, if not completed prior to admission to
the program.
PHIL 405 Symbolic Logic (4)
PHIL 460 Metaphysics (4)
PHIL 470 Theory of Knowledge (4)
Comprehensive Examinations or Thesis (0, 1-6 units)
PHIL 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
PHIL 599 Thesis (1-6)
Comprehensive Examinations
Students must comply with college and departmental eligibility
requirements for registration for the comprehensive
examinations (PHIL 596) and may take all three examinations
during one quarter or spread them over successive quarters.
Students are required to pass comprehensive examinations in
three of the following four areas: History of philosophy
(ancient, modern, and either medieval or recent); metaphysics
and theory of knowledge; philosophy of science, philosophy of
language, logic (any two); and ethics and either aesthetics or
social and political philosophy.
Students are permitted two attempts to pass each
comprehensive examination. Students who fail a
comprehensive examination in the same area a second time
will be disqualified from the program.
Thesis
Completion of the first 24 units of the master’s degree program
with a minimum 3.5 grade point average, approval of the thesis
proposal by the department, enrollment in 1-6 units of PHIL
599, and an oral examination on the thesis are required for the
thesis option. Students who have at any time attempted the
comprehensive examination (PHIL 596) are ineligible for this
option.
Students who select the thesis option must include seminars in
at least three of the four major comprehensive examination
areas in their master’s degree program.
Certificate Program in
Teaching Critical Thinking
The credit certificate program in Teaching Critical Thinking is
designed for those with an interest in the theory and
techniques of teaching critical thinking at either the college or
secondary school level.
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have some background in
philosophy or another humanistic discipline and have
completed PHIL 250: Introduction to Symbolic Logic, or the
equivalent. Interested students should consult the program
coordinator in the Department of Philosophy. Deficiencies in
preparation may be remedied during the first quarters of
enrollment in the program.
This certificate program is not equivalent to any program that
leads to a teaching credential. A total of 24 units is required,
including 20 units in the required core and 4 in electives, with a
minimum B (3.0) grade point average. All Philosophy courses
except PHIL 580 and 581 are applicable to the Master of Arts
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in Philosophy. Typically, no more than 25% of course work for
the certificate may be transferred from another program. Refer
to the Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study: General
Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations
governing all certificate programs.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
Required Core Courses (20 units)
PHIL 580 Seminar: Critical Thinking--Models and
Strategies (4)
PHIL 581 Projects in Teaching Philosophy (4)
Select three from the following:
PHIL 404 Inductive Logic (4)
PHIL 405 Symbolic Logic (4)
PHIL 406 Advanced Logic (4)
PHIL 470 Theory of Knowledge (4)
PHIL 480 Philosophy of Language (4)
PHIL 485 Philosophy of Science (4)
Electives (4 units)
In consultation with an adviser, select one 400 or 500-level
philosophy course or seminar or COMS 576 Seminar:
Argumentation, Discussion, and Debate (4)
Students who are interested in teaching critical thinking
courses in areas other than philosophy may substitute
appropriate courses with adviser approval.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Course in Classics (CLAS)
Upper Division Course
300 Origins of Classical Thought (4)
Beginnings of classical culture in ancient Greece; analysis of
early classical conception of art, sciences, technology, politics,
philosophy, and religion; emphasis on role of basic concepts
in shaping Greek and Roman civilization.
Courses in Philosophy (PHIL)
Lower Division Courses
151 Philosophical Ideas: Knowledge and Reality (4)
An examination of major philosophical issues concerning
knowledge and reality, such as skepticism, belief, truth, the
existence of God, personal identity, and the mind/body
problem. CAN PHIL 2 GE C3
152 Philosophical Ideas: Human Values (4)
An examination of philosophical issues concerning human
values, such as relativism, the good life, and value conflicts.
GE C3
160 Critical Thinking (4)
Logical analysis of language and critical evaluation of
arguments in everyday language; deductively valid and invalid
argument forms; rudiments of inductive logic and scientific
reasoning; informal fallacies. Some sections to be offered
online. GE A3
200 Introduction to Comparative Religions (4)
(also listed as RELS 200)
Methods and concepts in comparative religions;
multidisciplinary approaches to the study of ancient and
contemporary religious phenomena in literate and nonliterate
cultures. Some sections of the course may be taught online.
GE C3
210 Conceptions of the Self in Philosophy and
Literature (4) (also listed as ENGL 210)
Examination of various conceptions of the self as they arise in
philosophical and literary texts; examination of methods and
goals of the philosophical and literary arts. GE C5
220 Contemporary Moral and Social Issues in a
Multicultural Society (4)
Philosophical examination of values, assumptions, and
arguments concerning moral and social issues in a
multicultural society. Possible topics include, reproductive
rights, sexuality, racism, sexism, and justice. May include
optional service learning.
GE C3
230 The Meanings of Human Life: A Multicultural
Approach (4)
Multicultural investigations of the diverse meanings of human
life. Emphasis on contrasting accounts of the self and its place
in the world: and connections between philosophy and life
experience. May include optional service learning.
GE E GE E
250 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
Introduction to modern symbolic logic and its relation to
everyday language; methods of establishing the logical content
of statements and of analyzing and/or criticizing arguments for
validity and invalidity. GE A3
Upper Division Courses
300 Philosophical Research and Writing (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Instruction and practice in
philosophical analysis, research, and writing; survey of various
forms of philosophical writing; reading, research, and writing
strategies; preparation for advanced course work in
philosophy.
304 Ethics I (4)
Analysis of empirical and normative factors involved in choice,
types of ethical theory, nature of moral standards and
judgments.
311 History of Ancient Philosophy (4)
Development of philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics to
Plotinus; principal thinkers, major problems, and dominant
trends in Western thought.
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313 History of Modern Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Development of philosophical
thought from the Renaissance to Kant; principal thinkers,
major problems, and dominant trends in Western thought.
321 Ancient Thought and its Modern Legacy (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Major themes in classical thought and
their ongoing influence, for example, the development of self-
consciousness, the concept of rationality, human values and
the meaning of life. GE Theme H
323 Human Diversity and Justice (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Philosophical examination of justice and
its relations to individual, social and political treatment of
differences in race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion.
Implications for individual and cultural pride, self-respect,
cultural diversity. May include optional service learning.
GE Theme G
325 Violence and Ethics (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Philosophical examination of the nature
of individual and societal violence including physical and
psychological violence. Ethical issues: justification of violence,
responsibility for violence, treatment or punishment. Moral
psychology of violence. GE Theme B
327 Philosophy, Gender and Culture (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Philosophical examination of concepts,
values and assumptions relevant to gender in a multicultural
context; for example, identity, power, culture and justice; moral
issues concerning gender, sexual orientation, love and
families. May include optional service learning. GE Theme C
334 Post-Colonial Values and Modernization in the
Developing World (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Philosophical investigation of concepts
and values underlying the modernization of developing
countries in the areas of socio-economic development, cultural
autonomy, ecological sustainability, and the post-colonial
challenges of contemporary globalization. GE Theme A
354 Special Topics in Philosophy (1–6)
Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Topics of special
interest in philosophy as announced in Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit as subject
matter changes.
372 Philosophy and the Emotions (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Philosophical examination of the nature
of emotion; exploration of emotions such as anger, fear, love,
shame, jealousy. Relations among emotion, reason, action,
character and self-control. Contributions of nature and culture.
GE Theme E
373 Themes of Adult Life in Philosophy (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Maturity and aging explored
philosophically through perspectives of race, ethnicity, class,
and gender. Challenges of adult life such as personal
relations, self-understanding and responsibility, death and
dying, meaningfulness of life. GE Theme F
380 Ancient and Modern Science (4)
(also listed as HIST 380 and CHEM 380N)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Basic Subjects (Block A) and
one course from Block B. Systematic analysis of ancient
scientific thought and its relationship to modern science.
GE Theme H
385 Measurement of Human Difference (4)
(also listed as ANTH 385)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Exploration of issues of diversity and
justice through examination of popularized accounts of
scientific research into human difference; topics include I.Q.
testing and race, “innate” gender differences, and sexuality.
GE Theme G
395 Philosophy in Practice: Internships and Service
Learning (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and, for service learning,
clearance through EPIC. Experiential learning for philosophy
majors/minors. Service to legal clinics, courts, schools, law
enforcement, art organizations, youth, senior centers, etc.
Traditional pre-law internships also available. Written reflection
and meetings with instructor. May be repeated up to a
maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
400A Journal Editing and Production (2)
Prerequisite: PHIL 300 or graduate standing. Overview of the
techniques for producing a philosophical essay; peer review
and copy editing techniques. Class will assist in producing a
volume of the student philosophical journal. May be repeated
for credit.
400B Advanced Philosophical Writing and Journal
Production (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 300 or graduate standing. Advanced writing
techniques, focusing on the production, evaluation, and
revision of philosophical essays; peer review and copy editing
techniques. Class will produce a volume of the student
philosophical journal. May be repeated for credit.
404 Inductive Logic (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 250. Analysis of induction and probability
in everyday affairs and in science, systematic development of
inductive logic, elements of the probability calculus and
applications, philosophical issues in inductive logic.
405 Symbolic Logic (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 250. Logic and language, nature of
argument, meaning and truth, propositional calculus, and
predicate calculus.
406 Advanced Logic (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 405. Selected topics in logic; e.g., identity,
definite descriptions, foundations of mathematics, metalogic,
philosophical logic, as announced in Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated as content changes.
407 Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence (4)
Philosophical investigation of computational technology, and
the relation of the structure and operation of computers to
human thought.
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410 Social and Political Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical foundations of
social and political thought; analysis of such concepts as state,
law, obligation, and sanction, and their relation to issues in
metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and ethics.
413 Issues in Feminist Philosophy (4) (Also listed as
WOMN 413)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Central philosophical concepts
and issues investigated from feminist perspectives, for
example, topics in epistemology, philosophy of science, ethics,
and personal identity. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units as topics vary.
415 Philosophy of Religion (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Systematic approach to
issues of noteworthy religious significance, such as eternity,
faith, worship, the holy, with aim of distinguishing religion from
other modes of human experience.
420 Ethics II (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 304. Contemporary meta-ethical theories,
analyses of concept of good, analyses of concept of obligation,
validation of moral statements, ethical relativism, praise and
blame, moral responsibility.
425 Philosophy of History (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical study of
Western historical writing and thought, nature of historical
knowledge, historical explanation, history and values, meaning
of history.
427 Environmental Ethics (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical examination of
concepts, values and moral principles regarding the natural
environment and its relationship to human life. Topics may
include biodiversity, animal rights, population, world hunger,
pollution, sustainable communities.
428 Ethics and Genetics (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Ethical implications of
“mapping” the human genome. Topics include: genetic testing,
privacy and informed consent; behavioral genetics; genetic
enhancement and eugenics; genetic discrimination; impact on
minorities and indigenous peoples.
429 Bioethics (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical consideration of
moral issues concerning health and health care, such as
decisions about death, reproductive choices, medical
experimentation, and justice in allocating health resources.
430 American Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Major movements of thought
and principal thinkers in America from colonial times to 20th
century; relationships of American philosophy to European
intellectual currents; influence and effect of dominant doctrines
on American life and outlook.
433 Latin American Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical thought in Latin
America with emphasis on contemporary philosophers,
especially those of Mexico and Argentina.
436 South Asian Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Exploration of the 4,000-year
Indian/South-Asian philosophical traditions, encompassing the
early classics, orthodox and unorthodox systems of Indian
Philosophy, and modern developments.
437 East Asian Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Exploration of the
philosophical traditions of China, Japan and Korea and the
development of those traditions, encompassing Confucianism,
Taoism and Buddhism along with their rivals and offshoots.
440 Contemporary Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Major problems, issues or
trends in philosophy since 1900. May be repeated as topics
change to a maximum of 8 units.
445 Existentialism (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Major works of existential
philosophy; relation of existentialism to contemporary value
problems; 19th century background and contemporary
varieties of existential thought, both religious and nonreligious.
446 Phenomenology (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Descriptive and constitutive
methodologies of phenomenology; application of
phenomenological method to problems in ontology, aesthetics,
language, psychology, and social theory.
447 Hermeneutics and Critical Theory (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course, preferably in history of modern
philosophy. Major themes in hermeneutics and critical theory.
Topics include: theories of meaning and interpretation, the
nature of `texts', the impact of politics, culture and economics
on modes of understanding.
448 Postmodernism (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course, preferably in history of modern
philosophy. Treatment of the major themes in postmodemism:
the departure from modernism and structuralism;
deconstruction; the critique of foundationalism in epistemology,
ethics and politics; language and construction of meaning.
450 Plato (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 311. Exposition and analysis of principal
works of Plato.
451 Aristotle (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 311. Exposition and analysis of principal
works of Aristotle.
452 Medieval Philosophy (4)
Principal themes in neo-Platonic and/or neo-Aristotelian
philosophy, with concentration on teachings of particular
figures, e.g., Plotinus, Augustine, Pseudo-Dionysius, Anselm,
Bonaventure, Aquinas, Duns Scotus, Ockham.
458 Major Figures in Modern Philosophy (4)
Selected philosophers in the modern era: e.g., Descartes,
Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Rousseau and
Kant. Specific topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units as content changes.
459 Recent Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. PHIL 313 recommended.
Selected philosophical themes from Kant to late 19th century;
contributions of selected philosophers, e.g.: Kant, Hegel,
Marx, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Comte and Mill.
460 Metaphysics (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Investigation of fundamental
nature of reality and of persons. Topics include some of the
following: free will, personal identity, the mind/ body problem,
universals and particulars, abstract objects, space/time and
causality.
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470 Theory of Knowledge (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 250; one additional PHIL course.
Investigation of fundamental nature of human knowledge and
related concepts, including belief, truth, and justification;
additional topics may include: realism and relativism,
skepticism, critiques of traditional theory of knowledge.
471 Philosophy of Mind (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical analysis of
concepts of mind, mental phenomena, actions, emotions, and
will; philosophical theories of mind.
474 Philosophy in Literature (4)
Philosophical ideas and issues in selected literary works.
475 Aesthetics (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Main problems and principal
theories of art creation, appreciation and criticism; aesthetic
experience and the work of art; principles of aesthetic
evaluation and their effect on morality, government, society,
science and philosophy.
480 Philosophy of Language (4)
Prerequisites: PHIL 250; one additional PHIL course.
Semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic dimensions of language;
theories of signs and meaning; cognitive, emotive, and other
features of language; ordinary language and formal language
as analytical tools; philosophical importance of language.
485 Philosophy of Science (4)
Prerequisite: PHIL 250 or upper division standing in any
major. Philosophical issues in the physical, life, and social
sciences. Problems selected for study may include: concept
formation, hypotheses and models, meaning and verification,
prediction and explanation, causality and natural law.
490 Philosophy of Law (4)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. Philosophical investigation of
fundamental presuppositions of legal theory, analysis of basic
legal concepts.
495 Proseminar: Selected Works in Philosophy (4)
Prerequisite: Varies according to subject matter. Close study
of major philosophical writings, stressing meaning, methods of
inquiry, and grounds upon which argued. Content varies. May
be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit as subject
matter changes.
496 Senior Seminar (2)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Philosophy major. Reflection
on the purposes, methods and styles of Philosophy. Students'
self-assessment of their own philosophical development.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor;
ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to
prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in
conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings
held regularly. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for
credit.
Graduate Level Courses (PHIL)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing is required for admission.
510 Seminar: History of Philosophy (4)
Advanced study of selected figures and problems in history of
philosophy. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as
subject matter changes.
521 Seminar: Logic (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in deductive or inductive
logic. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject
matter changes.
523 Seminar: Philosophy of Language (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in philosophy of
language. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as
subject matter changes.
525 Seminar: Philosophy of Science (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in philosophy of the
sciences, including mathematics, natural sciences, psychology,
and social sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12
units as subject matter changes.
531 Seminar: Metaphysics (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in metaphysics. May be
repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject matter changes.
532 Seminar: Theory of Knowledge (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in theory of knowledge.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject matter
changes.
542 Seminar: Aesthetics (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in aesthetics. May be
repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject matter changes.
543 Seminar: Ethics (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in ethics, including moral
theory and applied issues. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 units as subject matter changes.
544 Seminar: Social and Political Philosophy (4)
Advanced study of selected problems in social and political
philosophy, including social/political theory and applied issues.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject matter
changes.
580 Seminar: Critical Thinking–Models and Strategies (4)
Prerequisites: 12 units of Critical Thinking certificate
coursework. PHIL 405 strongly recommended. Theoretical
models of critical thinking and pedagogical strategies and
materials for teaching different kinds of students.
581 Projects in Teaching Philosophy (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Planned preparation and
critical evaluation of undergraduate philosophy classes,
especially Critical Thinking. May be repeated to a maximum of
16 units. Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor before registration.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 units for credit.
599 Thesis (1–6)
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.5 grade point average in first 24
units of MA program, formal approval by department.
Independent research resulting in a thesis. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC. Not open to students with
prior enrollment in comprehensive examinations (PHIL 596).
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Department of
Physics and Astronomy
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Physical Sciences 315
Phone: (323) 343-2100
Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers undergraduate and graduate programs in physics, with opportunities for professional
preparation in a variety of directions, including astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, and nuclear physics.
Undergraduate programs include one leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, one leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, and a minor
in Physics for students majoring in other fields. The Bachelor of Science curricula include the general program without specialization and
an option in Biophysics. The department also participates in the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Science
and in the subject matter preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science. Although no specific option is offered in
astronomy, astronomy courses are available as electives for other options.
The Faculty
Professors: Radi A. Al-Jishi, Konrad A. Aniol, Edward H. Rezayi (Chair), Jose P. Rodriguez.
Associate Professors: Oscar O. Bernal, Milan B. Mijic, Susan Terebey.
Assistant Professors: Guo-Meng Zhao.
Student Services Professional: Brian Magness
Emeriti: Roland L. Carpenter, Robert H. Carr, Berken Chang, Harold L. Cohen, Charles C. Coleman, Bruce Dayton, Martin B. Epstein,
Perry S. Ganas, David T. Gregorich, Donald E. Hudson, Demetrius J. Margaziotis, Fernando B. Morinigo, Frieda A. Stahl, William A.
Taylor, Hubert C. Winkler, John C. Woolum, Fleur Yano.
Undergraduate Programs
Departmental Honors Program
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers an honors
program for qualified students. Students may apply in their junior
year after completing PHYS 211–214. Candidates must maintain
a B (3.0) grade point average both in their major and overall.
Completion of the honors program requires 3 units of
independent, research-oriented study (PHYS 396) and
presentation of the work in a colloquium. Graduation with honors
in Physics is conferred upon those students whom the faculty of
the department deem worthy after presentation of the colloquium.
Diplomas and transcripts of honors program graduates are
designated: “Graduated with Departmental Honors in Physics.”
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics provides a program
appropriate for students interested in such careers as teaching,
public service, business, or science journalism. This program
does not include the advanced study needed by students who
wish to prepare for careers as physicists, but provides the
breadth needed for many other innovative and challenging
occupations.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree
in Physics is 180 units, of which 96 units are in the major. Consult
with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all
areas of the degree including GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (96 units)
The major includes 96 units, 54 in lower division and 42 in upper
division courses, with a total of 180 units required for the degree.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses used to
meet major requirements.
Lower Division Required Courses (54 units)
PHYS 211–214 General Physics (5,5,5,4)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry (5,5,5)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
Upper Division Electives (20-30 units)
Select 20–30 units in upper division physics courses with
approval of adviser.
Additional Electives (4-14 units)
Select 4–14 units in other science fields, or science related fields,
with adviser approval.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics
The Bachelor of Science degree, which requires a total of 187
units, may be used as preparation for graduate work or as a
qualifying degree for professional employment. Selection of
electives in astronomy provides substantial background for
students planning graduate study in that field.
Programs in physics are built on a foundation of high school
studies in mathematics and physical sciences. For completion of
a Bachelor of Science degree program in 12 quarters, high school
preparation is recommended in physics, chemistry, geometry,
trigonometry, and algebra (two years).
In planning their university programs, students who wish to
prepare for graduate study in physics are advised to include 12
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units of French, German, or Russian, a portion of which will earn
general education credit. Student participation in research is
strongly encouraged.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Physics is 187-196 units, of which 115-122 units are in
the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the
degree including GE and free electives.
General Program
Requirements for the Major (115 units)
The major consists of 115 units in physics and related fields, of
which 50 are in lower division and 65 in upper division courses.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses used to
meet major requirements.
Lower Division Required Courses (50 units)
PHYS 211-214 General Physics (5, 5, 5, 4)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry (5, 5, 5)
MATH 206-209 Calculus I-IV (4,4,4,4)
Upper Division Required Courses (46 units)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 312 Basic Electronics (4)
PHYS 320 Physics Computing (3)
PHYS 410AB Mathematical Methods of Physics (4, 4)
PHYS 425A Introduction to Theoretical Physics (4)
PHYS 426AB Electricity and Magnetism (3, 3)
PHYS 427 Thermodynamics (4)
PHYS 432A Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3)
PHYS 470–471 Advanced Physics Laboratory I, II (3, 3)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
Upper Division Electives (19 units)
Selected with advisor approval
Option in Biophysics
The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Biophysics option,
may be used as preparation for graduate work in biophysics or as
a degree for professional employment.
Requirements for the Major (122 units)
The major with this option consists of 122 units in physics,
biology, and related fields, of which 65 are in lower division and
57 in upper division courses. Students must earn a grade of C or
higher in all courses used to meet major and option requirements.
Lower Division Required Courses (65 units)
PHYS 211-214 General Physics (5, 5, 5, 4)
BIOL 100A, 100B Introductory Biology I, II (5, 5)
CHEM 101-103 General Chemistry I-III (5,5,5)
MATH 206-209 Calculus I–IV (4,4,4,4)
MICR 300 General Microbiology (5)
Upper Division Required Courses (51 units)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 312 Basic Electronics (4)
PHYS 410AB Mathematical Methods of Physics (4,4)
PHYS 432A Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3)
PHYS 443AB Biophysics (3, 2)
CHEM 301ABC Organic Chemistry (3, 3, 3)
CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 402 or 403 Physical Chemistry II or III (4)
CHEM 431AB Biochemistry (3, 3)
CHEM 360 Writing for Chemists (4)
Electives (6 units)
Select courses in physics or chemistry, with adviser approval.
Minor in Physics
A Physics minor, available for students majoring in other fields,
requires 59 units in physics and mathematics, of which 40 are in
lower division and 19 in upper division courses. Students
majoring in fields that require the same courses as those required
for the Physics minor need take only those courses in the minor
that are not incorporated into their major.
Requirements for the Minor (59 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (39 units)
PHYS 211-214 General Physics (5, 5, 5, 4)
MATH 206–209 Calculus I–IV (4, 4, 4, 4)
MATH 215 Differential Equations (4)
Upper Division Required Course (4 units)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
Upper Division Electives (16 units)
Select physics courses with adviser approval.
The Credential Program
The Department of Physics and Astronomy participates in the
interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science
which is approved by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing for the Single Subject credential in Science. The
program is described earlier in this chapter. In addition, the
department offers the supplementary authorization in physics,
described below, for holders of a Single Subject teaching
credential in another field. Interested students should contact
advisers in both the department and the Charter College of
Education. Refer to the undergraduate Charter College of
Education section of the Academic Programs: College-based
and University-wide chapter for regulations governing all
credential programs.
Supplementary Authorization for Single
Subject Teaching Credential (32 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the
state of California may supplement that credential with an
authorization in physics for teaching physics at any grade level
through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for adults by
completing the following program with a grade of C or higher in
each course. At least one of the courses must include a
laboratory component. For other requirements governing
issuance of this authorization, consult the Charter College of
Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency in the following
(32 units):
PHYS 211-214 General Physics (5, 5, 5, 4)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (4)
MATH 206, 207 Calculus I-II (4,4)
ASTR 152 Principles of Astronomy - Laboratory (1)
In addition to the above courses, an astronomy course–such as
ASTR 151 is strongly recommended.
Physics and Astronomy / 615
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Physics
The Master of Science degree in Physics is designed to prepare
students for community college teaching, employment in industry,
or further graduate study toward the doctorate in Physics.
Admission to the Program
Applicants must meet University requirements for admission to
graduate study. Before undertaking required graduate courses,
students must complete the equivalent of an undergraduate major
in physics, and must have specific competence in the subjects
covered in PHYS 306, 425A, 426A and 432A.
New graduate students must consult with the departmental
graduate adviser before registration for assistance in planning
their programs. Students should achieve classified graduate
standing as early as practicable in their graduate study because it
is prerequisite to the completion for credit of any courses in the
degree program.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 25 in 500-level
courses. Advancement to candidacy is prerequisite to filing the
thesis or taking the comprehensive examination. Students should
apply for candidacy immediately upon completing 16 units of their
official program with the required grade point average.
Required Courses (25 units)
PHYS 510AB Mathematical Methods of Physics (4, 4)
PHYS 530AB Classical Physics (4, 4)
PHYS 532AB Quantum Mechanics (4, 4)
PHYS 542 Physics Research Conference (1)
(Minimum of one quarter required.)
Options
Students select Option A or Option B for completion of their
program. Option A emphasizes research and requires a thesis.
Option B emphasizes advanced study, which may be taken in a
variety of physics areas. Option B programs may include
research and directed study; such programs culminate in a
comprehensive examination rather than a thesis. For special
professional objectives, students may include graduate level work
in engineering, another science or mathematics area in Option A
or B, with approval of adviser.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Master's permits the combination of
physics courses with courses in biology and chemistry in a
program suited to interdisciplinary professional careers.
A. Research Option (20 units)
Required Courses (9 units)
Select with advisor approval from the following:
PHYS 597 Graduate Research (1-4)
PHYS 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
PHYS 599 Thesis (1-4)
Electives (11 units)
Select with adviser approval.
B. Course Option (20 units)
Required Courses (9–12 units)
Select three from following:
PHYS 411 Introduction to Astrophysics (3)
PHYS 412 Laboratory Applications of Minicomputer and
Micro-computers (4)
PHYS 428 Statistical Physics (3)
PHYS 431 Modern Optics (4)
PHYS 433–434 Solid State Physics I, II (4, 4)
PHYS 443AB Biophysics (3, 2)
PHYS 444 Nuclear Physics (4)
PHYS 471 Advanced Physics Laboratory II (3)
PHYS 491 Topics in Contemporary Experimental
Physics (3)
PHYS 492
Topics in Contemporary Theoretical Physics (3)
PHYS 512AB Modern Physics (4, 4)
PHYS 531 Topics in Electrodynamics (4)
PHYS 533 Solid State Theory (4)
PHYS 542 Physics Research Conference (1)
(Repeat to total of 2 units)
PHYS 544 Theoretical Nuclear Physics (4)
PHYS 592 Seminar: Contemporary Physics (1-4)
Electives (8–11 units)
Select with adviser approval.
A maximum of 4 units of PHYS 598 may be included in the official
program under this option. PHYS 597 and 599 may not be
included in this option.
Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
All candidates must pass an examination administered by the
department. For students who elect Option A (Research), this is
an oral examination based on the thesis. For students who elect
Option B (Course), this is a comprehensive examination (PHYS
596) about graduate level physics.
Normally, it will be a three-hour written examination, which may
be supplemented by an oral examination at the discretion of the
examining committee. The examination will be given at least
twice a year as announced by the department.
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
(PHYS 596) the quarter they complete all course work on their
program and must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
List of Courses - Undergraduate Level
Courses in Astronomy (ASTR)
Lower Division Courses
151 Principles of Astronomy (3)
Recommended corequisite: ASTR 152. Nonmathematical
survey of modern astronomy, primarily for non-majors in science.
Properties and evolution of solar system, stars, and the universe.
Lecture 3 hours. Together with ASTR 152, satisfies GE Block B2.
GE B2
152 Principles of Astronomy: Laboratory (1)
Corequisite or prerequisite: ASTR 151. Laboratory experiments,
take-home observational assignments, and field trips designed to
complement ASTR 151 lecture. Laboratory 3 hours. Together
with ASTR 151, satisfies GE Block B2. GE B2
616 / Physics and Astronomy
160 Space, Time and the Universe (4)
Current scientific understanding of the origin and evolution of the
universe, presented in a non-mathematical form. Evolution of
cosmological ideas through times and cultures. GE B3
Upper Division Courses
311 Elements of Modern Astronomy (3) (also listed as PHYS
311)
Prerequisite: PHYS 214. Survey of modern astronomy, designed
for students majoring in physical sciences, engineering, or
mathematics.
360 Ancient and Modern Views of the Universe (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Lecture 4 hours. Scientific theories of the
origins and mechanics of the universe from ancient
Mediterranean and Chinese cultures to present day Big Bang
Cosmologies and the Inflationary Universe Theory. GE Theme I
411 Introduction to Astrophysics (3) (also listed as PHYS
411)
Prerequisites: PHYS 306; PHYS 311 recommended. Celestial
mechanics, stellar interiors, atmospheres, and evolution;
introductory cosmology.
488 Modern Topics in General Relativity (3) (also listed as
PHYS 488 )
Prerequisites: PHYS 410AB; 425AB strongly recommended.
Introduction to basic ideas of general relativity: physics of
spacetime, relativistic stars, gravitational collapse and black
holes, gravitational waves, testing of general relativity.
Courses in Physics (PHYS)
Lower Division Courses
101–103 Physics (4 each)
Fundamental treatment of physics without use of calculus.
Required for biological science majors; recommended for
behavioral science majors. Biologists planning graduate work
may find the 211-214 and 306 series in physics with calculus
better suited to their needs. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours
for each course. PHYS 101–103 = CAN PHYS SEQ A
101: Prerequisite: Knowledge of elementary algebra and
trigonometry. Mechanics of particles, rigid bodies; gravity;
simple harmonic motion.
101P Physics Recitation (1)
Recitation for Physics 101 with emphasis on techniques of
problem solving. Graded CR/NC.
102: Prerequisite: PHYS 101. Waves, sound, fluids, thermal
physics, kinetic theory, electrostatics.
102P Physics Recitation (1)
Recitation for Physics 102 with emphasis on techniques of
problem solving. Graded CR/NC.
103: Prerequisite: PHYS 102. Electricity and magnetism, light
and optics, relativity, quanta, atoms, nuclei, and fundamental
particles.
103P Physics Recitation (1)
Recitation for Physics 103 with emphasis on techniques of
problem solving. Graded CR/NC.
150 Principles of Physics (4)
Prerequisite: Ability to use simple algebraic equations.
Introductory course, not for science or engineering majors. Basic
concepts of mechanics, sound, heat, electricity, light, relativity,
atomic and nuclear structure. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3
hours.
150P Physics Recitation (1)
Recitation for Physics 150 with emphasis on techniques of
problem solving. Graded CR/NC.
154L,P Selected Topics in Physics (1–6)
Prerequisite: Specific prerequisites announced in Schedule of
Classes. Topics of current interest in physics and astronomy, as
announced in Schedule of Classes; relevance of physics in
solving problems of modern technological society.
155 Nature of Physical World (4)
Primarily for non-majors in science. Concepts of physics
illustrated through everyday phenomena. Topics include
mechanical forces, fluids, heat, waves, nuclear theory, radiation,
and energy in operation of living and nonliving systems.
156 Physics for the Twenty-first Century (4)
Current topics in physics that will play a significant role in social
and economic issues of the 21st century. Fundamental physics
concepts necessary to understand these topics. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours. GE B2
157 Learning Science through Inquiry (4)
(also listed as BIOL 157)
Hands-on exploration by the scientific method of biology and
physics topics, e.g. plant growth and sound. The emphasis is on
individual and group learning through inquiry-based investigation
and student directed research. Activity 6 hours. No credit toward
Biology/Physics major or minor.
198 General Physics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: Approval of the Physics Chair and student’s major
adviser. Provides registration mechanism for transfer students
who require lower division laboratory to complete requirements
for lower division physics course.
211–214 General Physics (5,5,5,4)
Four-quarter sequence for physical science and engineering
majors, using calculus: 211-213 (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3
hours, tutorial workshop 2 hours); 214 (Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours).
211 Mechanics (5)
Prerequisites: High school physics or equivalent, or permission of
the department, MATH 206 or equivalent (may be taken
concurrently). Motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws
of motion, circular motion, work and energy, energy transfer,
linear and angular momentum and their conservation, collisions,
universal gravitation. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours, tutorial
workshop 2 hours.
212 Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics (5)
Prerequisites: PHYS 211. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 207.
Mechanical vibrations and sound, optics, elementary
thermodynamics. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours, tutorial workshop
2 hours.
Physics and Astronomy / 617
213 Electricity and Magnetism (5)
Prerequisite: PHYS 212. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 208.
Elementary field theory, basic electricity and magnetism, DC and
AC circuits. Oscillations and waves; geometrical and physical
optics. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours, tutorial workshop 2 hours.
214 Modern Physics (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 213. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 208.
Quantization of charge, light and energy. Structure of the atom.
Wave properties of particles. Schroedinger equation. Atomic
physics. Molecular structure and spectra. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3
hours.
Upper Division Courses
306 Modern Physics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 213, MATH 209. Corequisite PHYS 214.
Special relativity, statistical physics, solid state physics, nuclear
and particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology.
311 Elements of Modern Astronomy (3)
(also listed as ASTR 311)
Prerequisite: PHYS 214. Survey of modern astronomy, designed
for students majoring in physical sciences, engineering, or
mathematics.
312 Basic Electronics (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 213. AC and DC circuits, solid-state circuits
and devices, feedback, operational amplifiers. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours.
313 Digital Electronics (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 312. Design and use of pulse circuits and
digital logic circuits. Fundamentals of computer design and
computer programming. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
320 Physics Computing (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 206 and either PHYS 101 or PHYS 211.
Corequisite: MATH 207. Introduction to the use of computers in
physics. The use of numerical recipes and symbolic manipulation
programs for the solution of scientific problems. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 3 hours.
333 Applied Modern Physics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 215, PHYS 213. Selected topics in modern
physics of solids including special relativity, wave mechanics,
photons, phonons, applications to lasers, semiconductors, and
other devices.
350N Evolution of Universe and Earth (4)
(also listed as GEOL 350N)
Prerequisite: GE natural science requirement. Origin and
evolution of the universe, elements, stars, sun, the Earth, and life
upon it.
363 The Creative Process in Physics (4)
Prerequisite: GE natural science requirement. The creative
process in physics past and present. Individual achievements
from Galileo to modern times, both experimental and theoretical;
examination of how large scientific groups work; implications for
future research.
396 Honors Studies in Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to departmental honors program. Study
leading to colloquium presentation required for conferral of
Bachelor of Science degree with Departmental Honors in Physics.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the
department and approval of the graduate adviser: PHYS 410AB, 425A,
426AB, 427, 432A, 470, 497, 499.
410AB Mathematical Methods of Physics (4, 4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 213; MATH 209. Vector calculus,
integration, series, complex variables, special functions, boundary
value problems, calculus of variations. Emphasis on
mathematical solution of problems in physics.
411 Introduction to Astrophysics (3)
(also listed as ASTR 411)
Prerequisites: PHYS 306; PHYS 311 recommended. Celestial
mechanics, stellar interiors, atmospheres, and evolution;
introductory cosmology.
412 Laboratory Applications of Minicomputers and
Microcomputers (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 313 strongly recommended. The use of
minicomputers and microcomputers in physics laboratories and
research. Fundamentals of data acquisition, interfacing, and data
display. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
425AB Introduction to Theoretical Physics (4, 4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 214, 410A. Application of mathematics to
solutions of problems in physics with emphasis on general area of
mechanics; Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics,
field theory, special relativity.
426AB Electricity and Magnetism (3, 3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 214, 410A. Theoretical electricity and
magnetism; properties of electric and magnetic fields,
electromagnetic waves; emphasis on mathematical solution of
problems.
427 Thermodynamics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 214, MATH 209. Corequisite: 410A.
Introduction to thermodynamics and statistical physics; emphasis
on mathematical solution of problems.
428 Statistical Physics (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 427. Introduction to statistical mechanics,
transport phenomena, fluctuations; emphasis on mathematical
solution of problems.
431 Modern Optics (4)
Prerequisites or corequisites: PHYS 214, 410AB; recommended
corequisite: PHYS 471. Introduction to modern optics;
geometric optics by matrix methods, partial polarization,
coherence, diffraction, quantum optics, and developments in laser
technology.
432AB Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3, 3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 306, 410A. Introduction to quantum
mechanics with applications; emphasis on mathematical
solution of problems.
432A: Fundamentals of wave mechanics, wave packets, and the
uncertainty principle. Schrödinger’s equation, operators and
eigenfunctions, one-dimensional problems.
432B: Central potentials, spectroscopy, spin and angular
momentum, symmetry and conservation laws.
433 Solid State Physics I (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 306; 427 recommended. Crystal structure,
thermal and electrical behavior of insulators, metals, and
semiconductors; band theory.
618 / Physics and Astronomy
434 Solid State Physics II (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 432A; 427, 433 recommended. Fermi
surface, transport theory, superconductivity, magnetic resonance,
optical properties, superfluidity, ion implantation.
443AB Biophysics (3, 2)
Prerequisites: Lower division biophysics or biochemistry
program; CHEM 401 or PHYS 427.
443A: Physical aspects of living state. Lecture 3 hours.
443B: Theory of physical methods used in measurement of
biological processes. Lecture 2 hours.
444 Nuclear Physics (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 306. Nuclear phenomenology; alpha, beta,
and gamma decays; nuclear reactions, nuclear energy, radiation
detectors; radioactivity.
470 Advanced Physics Laboratory I (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 306, 312. Instrumentation, techniques, and
analytical evaluation involved in current experimental practice;
basic experiments in vacuum techniques, and in classical, solid-
state, and nuclear physics. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours.
471 Advanced Physics Laboratory II (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 470. Further advanced laboratory
experience in contemporary fields. Experiments in nuclear
physics, solid-state physics, cryogenics, optics, laser physics,
spectroscopy, and related topics, as selected by instructor.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours. May be repeated to maximum
of 9 units.
488 Modern Topics in General Relativity (3)
(also listed as ASTR 488)
Prerequisites: PHYS 410AB; 425AB strongly recommended.
Introduction to basic ideas of general relativity: physics of
spacetime, relativistic stars, gravitational collapse and black
holes, gravitational waves, testing of general relativity.
491 Topics in Contemporary Experimental Physics (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing in physics;
others as listed in department announcement. Each section of
course is a lecture series designed to present current
developments in research; laboratory program may be included.
Specific topics listed in Schedule of Classes and in department.
May be repeated for credit.
492 Topics in Contemporary Theoretical Physics (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing in Physics;
others as listed in department announcement. Each section of
course is a lecture series designed to present current
developments in theory. Specific topic listed in Schedule of
Classes and in department. May be repeated for credit.
497 Undergraduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor prior to registration.
Laboratory work organized on a project basis open to a limited
number of qualified physics majors each year. Emphasis on
developing experimental ability and initiative of the student. May
be repeated for credit.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of faculty sponsor before registration and
ability to work independently. Includes regular conferences with
sponsor and preparation of a report. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (PHYS)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser: PHYS 410AB, 425AB, 426AB, 427, 432AB, 470, 497, 499.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission.
510AB Mathematical Methods of Physics (4, 4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 410AB, 425A, 426A. Intended for
beginning graduate students. Problem-solving using techniques
current in theoretical physics. Series, integration, complex
variables, integral transforms, matrices, eigenvalues, special
functions, integral equations, numerical methods, probability and
tensors.
512AB Modern Physics (4, 4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 425A, 426A.
512A: Hydrogen atom, atomic spectroscopy, electron shell
structure, molecular binding, quantum statistics, and theory of
solids.
512B: X-rays, properties of nuclei, radioactivity, nuclear forces,
elementary particles, cosmic rays, nuclear astrophysics.
530AB Classical Physics (4, 4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 510AB. Unified treatment of
advanced topics in classical physics, including Lagrange’s and
Hamilton-Jacobi theory, special relativity, electrodynamics, and
radiation theory.
531 Topics in Electrodynamics (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 530AB. Continuation and expansion of
topics covered in 530B. Emphasis on special topics and
applications such as wave guides, scattering, diffraction, plasma
physics, radiation damping, and self fields of a particle.
Physics and Astronomy / 619
532AB Quantum Mechanics (4, 4)
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 510AB.
532A: Formal structure of quantum mechanics, hermitian
operators, Schrödinger theory and applications to soluble
systems, angular momentum, and rotation matrices.
532B: Scattering theory and phase-shift analysis, matrix
mechanics, spin, permutation symmetry and identical particles,
and approximation methods.
533 Solid State Theory (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 432A, 510AB; 433 recommended. Use of
quantum field theory and group theory for development of solid
state topics such as band theory, transport processes, and
collective particle phenomena.
542 Physics Research Conference (1)
Weekly meetings of faculty and students for report and discussion
of recent developments in physics. Includes presentations by
faculty, advanced students, or invited speakers. May be repeated
to maximum of 2 units. Graded CR/NC.
544 Theoretical Nuclear Physics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 510AB, 532A. Selected topics from theory
of nuclear models, nuclear reactions, and symmetry properties of
elementary particles.
592 Seminar: Contemporary Physics (1–4)
Prerequisite: Department approval. Current topics in theoretical
and/or experimental physics. May be repeated to maximum of 16
units as subject matter changes.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the
(Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of a faculty sponsor and departmental
approval of project prior to registration. Independent research,
under guidance of the faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of a faculty sponsor before registration.
Independent study of advanced topics in the field; regular
conferences with the sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, consent of a faculty
sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to enrollment in
course. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded CR/NC.
Political Science / 621
Department of
Political Science
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
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Phone: (323) 343-2230
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Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/pol_sci/
Faculty and students of the Department of Political Science engage in teaching and learning--critically and systematically--about
government, politics, public affairs, and public policy in the United States and the world. Political Science courses embrace
elements of the liberal arts, social sciences, and citizen education. We offer pre-professional education for a variety of careers in
government, non-profit organizations, and business, as well as for admission to graduate and law school. The Department provides
four options for our majors: General Political Science; Global Politics; Prelegal Studies; and Public Administration. We also offer
minors in General Political Science, Prelegal Studies, Public Administration, and Global Politics to students majoring in other
subjects.
The Department of Political Science offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to prepare students for professional
careers in public service, law, international relations, and teaching, and for more effective civic participation. The undergraduate
program, the Master of Arts degree in Political Science and the Master of Science degree in Public Administration are described
below.
The Faculty
Professors: Greg Andranovich, Naomi J. Caiden, Siegrun Fox Freyss, Nadine S. Koch, Herman D. Lujan, Stephen K. Ma, James
A. Regalado, Michael J. Siler.
Associate Professors: Scott Bowman, Timothy C. Lim.
Assistant Professors: Martin Adamian, Taylor E. Dark III, Todd Kunioka, Michael Locke McLendon.
Emeriti: J. Theodore Anagnoson, Donald W. Bray, Robert Bascom Callahan, Eugene P. Dvorin, Harry S. Hall, Stanley D. Hopper,
Edward Malecki, Thomas A. Rusch, Ake Sandler, Robert H. Simmons, Benjamin W. Smith, Virgil H. Stevens, Kenneth A. Wagner.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree Political Science
Four options are offered in the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Political Science, each adapted to a different objective as
follows:
The General Political Science option is a general program of
undergraduate preparation for active participation in public life
or for graduate study.
The Global Politics option is a general program of
undergraduate preparation focusing on the changing nature of
international politics and the emergence of a global political
space and preparing students for graduate study and active
participation in public life.
The Prelegal Studies option provides undergraduate
preparation for professions in law, education, and public
service. While a strong emphasis is placed on developing skills
of legal analysis and research, courses in this option also
provide students with a critical understanding of the
interrelationship between law and politics in American society.
The Public Administration option provides undergraduate
preparation for career government service or positions in
nonprofit organizations. This option may be coordinated with a
public service internship (see Cooperative Education).
The department also participates in the interdisciplinary
Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science, described in the
Social Science section of this chapter.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Political Science is 180 units, of which 69 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major (69 units)
Major requirements consist of a common core of three lower
division and six upper division courses (37 units) to be taken
by all political science majors, and eight elective courses (32
units) in a selected political science option. It is recommended
that 200- and 300-level requirements are completed prior to
enrolling in 400 level courses.
Core Requirements (37 units)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
POLS 205 Introduction to Political Science (4)
POLS 281 Quantitative Methods in Political Science (5)
POLS 371 Foundations of American Politics (4)
POLS 372 Foundations of Political Theory (4)
POLS 373 Foundations of Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 374 Foundations of Global Politics (4)
POLS 490 Special Studies in Political Science (4)
POLS 498 Senior Capstone Seminar (4)
622 / Political Science
Options (32 units)
The following courses are required in addition to the core:
General Political Science Option (32 units)
Eight elective courses in political science, one of which may be
at lower division level, with the approval of an adviser.
Global Politics Option (32 units)
Select one course from each of the following four areas (16
units):
1. International Relations (4 units)
POLS 423 Political Sociology of Globalization and
Resistance (4)
POLS 426 International Political Economy (4)
POLS 427 International Relations (4)
2. Globalization and North America (4 units)
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
POLS 414 Politics and the Media (4)
POLS 425 U. S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World (4)
POLS 429 U.S. National Security Policy (4)
POLS 455 Canadian Politics: A Comparative
Perspective (4)
POLS 458 Politics in Asian-American Immigration (4)
3. Regional Politics: Asia (4 units)
POLS 428 Asia and the Politics of Transnational
Migration (4)
POLS 452 Government and Politics of China (4)
POLS 459 Politics of East Asia (4)
4. Regional Politics: Other (4 units)
POLS 451 Latin American Politics (4)
POLS 453 Politics of Africa and the Middle East (4)
POLS 454 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central
America (4)
Select four elective courses in Political Science, one of which
may be taken at lower division level (16 units).
Prelegal Studies Option (32 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
POLS 440 Judicial Process (4)
POLS 441 American Constitutional Law: Federalism (4)
Select two courses from the following (8 units):
POLS 442 American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights (4)
POLS 443 American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
(4)
POLS 445 Judicial Behavior (4)
POLS 446 Comparative Legal Systems (4)
POLS 447 Legal Research and Writing (4)
POLS 476 Administrative Law (4)
PHIL 490 Philosophy of Law (4)
HIST 479 Constitutional History of the United
States (4)
Select four elective courses in Political Science, one of which
may be taken at lower division level (16 units).
Public Administration Option (32 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
POLS 462 Public Policy (4)
Select two courses from the following (8 units):
POLS 403 State and Local Government (4)
POLS 463 Public Sector Human Resource
Management (4)
POLS 466 Public Financial Administration (4)
POLS 467 The Third Sector and Nonprofit
Organizations (4)
POLS 472 Organization and Management (4)
POLS 479 Computers in the Public Sector (4)
Select four elective courses in political science, one of which
may be taken at lower division level (16 units).
Minors in Political Science
The Department of Political Science offers four minor programs
for students majoring in other fields. The General minor
requires 28 units and may interest majors in such related fields
as history, economics, geography, sociology, anthropology, or
English. The Global Politics minor requires 20 units and is
designed for students whose career or personal interests
would be enhanced by a study of international relations and
comparative government. The Prelegal Studies minor, which
requires 20 units, is available to students who may be
interested in attending law school. The minor in Public
Administration requires 20 units and is designed for students
who may be interested in government service at the local,
state, or federal level. All students are expected to complete
POLS 150 and, if listed below, lower division requirements
before enrolling in upper division courses in the minor
programs in political science.
General Minor
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Required Courses (20 units)
POLS 205 Introduction to Political Science (4)
POLS 371 Foundations of American Politics (4)
POLS 372 Foundations of Political Theory (4)
POLS 373 Foundations of Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 374 Foundations of Global Politics (4)
Elective Courses (8 units)
Select 2 additional POLS courses with adviser approval to fulfill
the goal for which the minor was chosen.
Global Politics Minor
Requirements for the Minor (20 units)
Required Course (4 units)
POLS 374 Foundations of Global Politics (4)
Elective Courses (16 units)
Select two from the following: POLS 425, 426, 427
Select two from the following: POLS 450, 451, 452, 453, 455,
456, 457, 458
Prelegal Studies Minor
Requirements for the Minor (20 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
POLS 440 Judicial Process (4)
POLS 441 American Constitutional Law: Federalism (4)
Elective Courses (12 units)
POLS 442
POLS 443
POLS 445 or 446
POLS 447
NOTE: Specific courses should be chosen in consultation with
a prelegal studies adviser.
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Public Administration Minor
Requirements for the Minor (20 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
POLS 462 Public Policy (4)
Electives Courses (12 units)
Select one from the following: POLS 403 or 404
Select two from the following: POLS 461, 463, 466, 467, 472,
476, 479
NOTE: Specific courses should be chosen in consultation with
a public administration adviser.
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science, administered
by the Department of History has been approved for the Single
Subject credential in Social Science by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The program is listed
under Social Science section of this chapter. In addition, the
department offers two supplementary authorizations for
persons who hold a Single Subject teaching credential in
another field. These programs are described below.
Supplementary Authorizations for Single
Subject Teaching Credential
Comparative Political Systems/International
Relations (32 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential, issued by the
state of California, may supplement that credential with an
authorization for teaching comparative political
systems/international relations at any grade level through
grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for adults by
completing the following program with a grade of C or higher in
each course. For other credential requirements, consult the
Charter College of Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the following
courses (32 units):
Required Courses (16 units)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political
Communication (4)
POLS 373 Foundations of Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 374 Foundations of Global Politics (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select two from the following (8 units): POLS 425, 426, 427,
457
Select one from the following (4 units): POLS 446, 450
Select one from the following (4 units): POLS 451, 452, 453,
456
U.S. Government and Civics (34 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the
state of California may supplement that credential with an
authorization for teaching U.S. Government and Civics at any
grade level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily
for adults by completing the following program with a grade of
C or higher in each course. For other credential requirements,
consult the Charter College of Education.
Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the following
courses (34 units):
Required Courses (18 units)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
POLS 155 Critical Analysis of Political
Communication (4)
POLS 200 California State and Local Government (2)
POLS 205 Introduction to Political Science (4)
POLS 371 Foundations of American Politics (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select one from the following (4 units): POLS 403, 414, 441
Select one from the following (4 units): POLS 400, 404, 462
Select one from the following (4 units): POLS 418, 435, 440
Select one from the following (4 units): POLS 250 or 425
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
The Graduate Program
Two master’s degree programs are offered in political science,
in order to satisfy varying career objectives of graduate
students. The Master of Arts degree emphasizes advanced
studies for those interested in teaching, preparing for doctoral
studies in political science, or preparing for political journalism,
similar occupations, or various forms of citizen leadership. Our
nationally accredited Master of Science degree in Public
Administration provides present and future public service
employees the administrative skills and knowledge necessary
for leadership of government and non-profit organizations.
Admission to the Programs
Application must be made to both the Department of Political
Science and the University. Forms for both may be obtained
from the department office. Please note that acceptance into
the University does not guarantee admittance to the
department.
Completed departmental applications with one copy of
transcripts from all colleges attended and two letters of
recommendation (normally from Cal State L.A. faculty in the
case of recent Cal State L.A. graduates) must be sent to the
Department of Political Science. University applications and
two copies of official transcripts from all colleges attended must
be sent to the Admissions Office. Deadlines and procedures
for applying to the University can be found in the University
Catalog or on the web at www.csumentor.edu
Master of Arts Degree in Political Science
The program is built on the foundation of an undergraduate
government or political science major and is designed to
provide systematic study in political science and related fields
at an advanced level.
Departmental Requirements
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have:
A grade point average in the last 90 quarter (60
semester) units of 3.00 or better and a major in
political science. Majors with GPAs below 3.00 may
be admitted at the discretion of the department’s
graduate admissions committee after completing
prerequisite or conditional courses, if necessary.
Non political science majors who have a GPA of 3.00
or better may be accepted on a conditional basis.
They must first complete the following conditional
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prerequisite courses from the upper division
foundation core: POLS 371, 372, 373 and 374
(minimum of three courses with earned GPA of 3.3 or
above). Students will not receive graduate credit for
these prerequisite courses. Non political science
majors with GPAs below 3.00 may be admitted at the
discretion of the department’s graduate admissions
committee after completing prerequisite or conditional
courses.
Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter
must come from a professor or an individual capable
of evaluating the applicant’s intellectual and academic
qualifications.
A statement of purpose letter. A letter stating the
applicant’s purpose in applying for graduate study, the
particular area of specialization or interest (American
politics, global politics, or political theory), any special
research interests, plans for future occupation or
profession and any additional information that may aid
the selection committee in evaluating the applicant’s
preparation and aptitude for graduate study at
CSULA. The essay should be specific, well-
organized, and well-thought out. The statement of
purpose is considered an integral element of the
application.
Applications will be considered for fall or spring
admissions only. Students seeking admission to the
program effective fall quarter must apply to the
department by the preceding May 1 and those
seeking admission spring quarter must apply to the
department by the preceding January 15. Late
applications will be considered on a space available
basis.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A minimum of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
I. Required Courses (24 units)
POLS 504 Seminar: American Political
Behavior (4)
POLS 505 Seminar: American Political Studies (4)
POLS 509 Seminar: Foundations of Empirical Political
Theory (4)
POLS 510 Seminar: Political Theory (4)
POLS 527 Seminar: Advanced Studies in
International Relations (4)
POLS 550 Seminar: Comparative Politics (4)
II. Concentrations – Select one of the
following concentrations (16 units)
A. Political Theory Concentration
(Choose 4 courses from the following):
POLS 431 Classical Political Theory (4)
POLS 433 Modern Political Theory (4)
POLS 435 American Political Thought (4)
POLS 437 20
th
Century Continental
Political Thought (4)
POLS 598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
PHIL 410 Social and Political Philosophy (4) or
PHIL 413 Issues in Feminist Philosophy (4) or
PHIL 447 Hermeneutics and Critical Theory (4) or
PHIL 544 Seminar
in Social and Political Philosophy (4)
B. American Politics Concentration
(Choose 4 courses from the following):
POLS 400 Power and Policy in Washington: Congress
and the President (4)
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
POLS 406 Los Angeles City Politics (4)
POLS 408 Political Socialization and Public Opinion (4)
POLS 409 Minority Politics in the U.S. (4)
POLS 414 Politics and the Media (4)
POLS 418 U.S. Political Parties, Campaigns, and
Elections (4)
POLS 598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
C. Global Politics Concentration
International Relations
(Choose 2 courses from the following):
POLS 423 Political Sociology of Globalization and
Resistance (4)
POLS 425 U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World (4)
POLS 426 International Political Economy (4)
POLS 427 International Relations (4)
POLS 428 Asia and the Politics of Transnational
Migration (4)
POLS 429 U.S. National Security Policy (4)
POLS 598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
Comparative Politics
(Choose 2 courses from the following):
POLS 446 Comparative Legal Systems (4)
POLS 451 Latin American Politics (4)
POLS 452 Government and Politics of China (4)
POLS 453 Politics of Africa and the Mid-East (4)
POLS 455 Canadian Politics: A Comparative
Perspective (4)
POLS 459 Politics of East Asia (4)
POLS 531 Seminar: Latin American Government (4)
POLS 598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
III. Comprehensive Exam or Thesis (5
units)
Students choose either to take the comprehensive exam or to
write a thesis, the latter subject to the approval of the thesis
chair, the M.A. graduate advisor, and the department chair.
Students who take the comprehensive exam have the choice
of doing 5 units of graduate research (POLS 597) directed by a
faculty member or 5 units for a practicum (POLS 592) where
they will intern in a political office, non-profit organization,
campaign management firm, survey research center, or a
comparable placement. Thus, students take either POLS 597
graduate research (5) or POLS 592 political science practicum
(5) and POLS 596 comprehensive exam (0) or POLS 599
thesis (5).
Students electing to take the comprehensive examinations
(POLS 596) should expect to take the examinations after the
quarter they complete all course work on their program and
must comply with college and departmental requirements.
Students will be allowed a maximum of two attempts to
complete the comprehensive examinations successfully.
Failure to pass the comprehensive examinations, or any
portion thereof, will result in disqualification from the program.
Students who have made one attempt on the comprehensive
examinations may not change to the thesis option; students
who have taken POLS 599 thesis units may not change to the
comprehensive examination option.
Master of Science Degree in Public
Administration
The mission of the Master of Science in Public Administration
program is to educate students for professional public and
community service within a diverse urban environment through
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the development of creative management and analytical skills,
enhanced leadership capabilities, and clear understanding of
the issues of governance and institutional adaptation in a fast
changing world.
There are two options in the MSPA Program. One is the
regular MSPA program. The other is the MSPA Fast Track
Option for International Executives, which is designed for non-
US experienced practitioners who undertake their degree
completion using an intensive format.
Admission to the Master of Science in
Public Administration
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring quarters.
Complete applications must be submitted to the Department of
Political Science as follows:
Deadline
Consideration For
April 10 Fall (September)
November 10 Spring (April of the Next Year)
Departmental Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Public Administration
requires a grade point average in the last 90 units taken in
undergraduate status of 2.75, plus an acceptable departmental
application, personal statement, current resume and
recommendations.
Applicants who have failed to earn at least a 2.75 grade point
average in their last 90 quarter units taken in undergraduate
status will not be admitted to the M.S. degree program in
Public Administration in the absence of clear and compelling
evidence of their current capacity for satisfactory graduate
academic performance.
Prerequisites (8 units)
Completion of the following political science courses or their
equivalent is required of all students entering the MSPA
program. Students must earn a minimum B (3.0) grade in
each of these courses. These courses must be satisfactorily
completed before taking any 500 level course.
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
POLS 462 Public Policy (4)
Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the
student’s academic background.
Requirements for the Degree
(minimum 48 units)
A minimum of 48 units is required. In addition to course
requirements, students must complete the equivalent of a one-
quarter full-time internship in public administration or an
approved field project. This requirement may be waived if the
candidate holds, or has held, a position entailing managerial or
professional level of responsibility in a public or private
nonprofit agency. To enroll in the following 500 level courses
all students must have completed all required 400 level
courses. All 500 level courses require a permit to enroll from
the department of political science.
Required Courses (36 units)
SKILLS CORE
POLS 578 Research Design for Public and Nonprofit
Managers (4)
POLS 579 Public Sector Information Management and
Computing (4)
POLS 580 Data Analysis for Public and Nonprofit
Managers (4)
POLS 594 Applied Research in Public or Nonprofit
Administration (4)
MANAGEMENT CORE
POLS 571 Intergovernmental Relations (4)
POLS 572 Public Sector Organization and
Management (4)
POLS 573 Public Sector Human Resource
Management (4)
POLS 574 Public Budgeting and Financial
Administration (4)
CAPSTONE COURSE
POLS 590 Seminar: Philosophy of Public Service (4)
Electives (12 units)
Take three 500-level courses, with adviser approval:
POLS 565 Seminar: Public Sector Labor Relations (4)
POLS 567 Seminar: The Third Sector and Nonprofit
Organizations (4)
POLS 568 Seminar: Community Development
Administration (4)
POLS 575 Seminar: Administrative Systems in Pacific
Rim Nations (4)
POLS 583 Seminar: Health Politics and Policy (4)
POLS 584 Seminar: Issues in the Metropolitan Area (4)
POLS 585 Seminar: Regulation, The Environment and
California Public Policy (4)
POLS 587 Seminar: Aging Policy, Politics, and
Administration (4)
POLS 591 Seminar: Administrative Theory and
Behavior (4)
POLS 595 Seminar: Selected Issues in Public
Administration (4)
POLS 598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 4 units)
POLS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0), or
POLS 599 Thesis (4)
After completing all coursework on their programs, students
should expect to take the comprehensive examination (POLS
596) in the next quarter in which it is offered. All course work
on their programs must comply with college and departmental
requirements.
Students will be allowed a maximum of two attempts to
complete the comprehensive examinations successfully.
Failure to pass the comprehensive examinations, or any
portion thereof, will result in disqualification from the program.
A thesis, in lieu of the written examinations, may be authorized
for exceptional students who present a proposal the
department deems worthy of study. POL 599 (4 units) may be
taken in place of one of the elective courses.
Master of Science Degree in Public
Administration
Fast Track Option for International Executives
Option Requirements
The Department of Political Science and the Institute for
Executive Leadership will enforce identical MSPA admission
requirements of a minimum grade point average in the last 90
units taken in undergraduate status of 2.75, and a TOEFL
score of 550 or above, in addition to the institute requirement
of four-year recent experience in a non-us administrative
agency.
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Requirements for the Degree
(minimum 48 units)
Required Courses
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
POLS 441 American Constitutional Law: Federalism (4)
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
POLS 568 Seminar: Community Development
Administration (4)
POLS 573 Public Sector Human Resource
Management (4)
POLS 574 Public Budgeting and Financial
Administration (4)
POLS 575 Seminar: Administrative Systems in Pacific
Rim Nations (4)
POLS 579 Public Sector Information Management and
Computing (4)
POLS 590 Seminar: Philosophy of Public Service (4)
POLS 591 Seminar: Administrative Theory and
Behavior (4)
POLS 595 Seminar Selected Issues in Public
Administration: Non-Profit Organizations (4)
POLS 595 Seminar: Selected Issues in Public
Administration: Administrative Ethics (4)
Comprehensive Examination (0 unit)
POLS 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
List of Courses (POLS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
120 Politics of Everyday Life (4)
Learning how to negotiate a lifetime of personal politics: the
politics of family, peers, and work. GE E
150 Government and American Society (4)
American political system with emphasis on role and function
of government in social context of a democratic political
system. Satisfies U.S. Constitution and California state and
local government requirements. Not open to students who
have completed an introductory college course in U.S.
government. CAN GOVT 2, GE AM
155 Critical Analysis of Political Communication (4)
Critical analysis of ideological messages, political biases, and
manipulative devices in all forms of communication, from
newspaper reporting to scholarly texts, from films to television
news. GE A3
200 California State and Local Government (2)
Functions and structure of California state and local
government units, current aspects of governmental process
and problems in state. Satisfies California state and local
government requirement. GE AM
205 Introduction to Political Science (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Lower Division Core Requirement.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and forms
of analysis used by political scientists in the study of political
phenomena. Emphasis on analysis of current events.
250 World Politics (4)
Major issues and problems among nations; international
organization and conflict resolution. GE D
254 Special Topics in Political Science (1–4)
Current topics of special interest in political science and related
disciplines, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated to maximum of 8 units.
281 Quantitative Methods in Political Science (5)
Prerequisite: POLS 150; MATH 091 or satisfactory
performance on mathematics placement examination given
during registration. Descriptive and inferential statistics;
emphasis on practical applications in political science.
Distributions on a single variable, associations between two
variables, tests of hypotheses; bivariate computer analysis,
including individual projects. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 2
hours.
Upper Division Courses
POLS 150 is prerequisite to all upper division POLS courses except
310, 322, 330, 342, 351, 358, 360 and 426.
310 Gender, Politics, and Government (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. The influence of gender and sexual
orientation on political behavior, on elective and appointive
government institutions, and on public policies; historical
reasons for gender-related differences, political movements to
overcome discrimination, and analysis of emerging trends.
GE Theme C
322 Global Change and the Human Condition (4)
(also listed as GEOG 322)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Explores the politics of global
environmental concerns or the procedures by which states and
organizations address pressing environmental problems.
GE Theme G
330 Politics of Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Effects of older Americans on the
political system. Political and policy analysis of retirement,
Social Security, Medicaid, disability programs. Problems of
intergenerational equity. GE Theme F
342 Rights and Justice in Communication and Politics (4)
(also listed as COMM 342)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Freedom of communication, political
rights, diversity, and justice: the evolution of these rights in the
United States; analysis of contemporary problems, global
implications, and potential solutions in our multicultural world.
GE Theme H
351 Beyond Conflict, Violence, and War (4)
(also listed as HIST 351)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Nature, functions, and interrelationship
of conflict, violence, and war: strategies of conflict resolution
and peace examined in a global setting through theory and
case studies. GE Theme B
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358 Environmental Policy and Politics (4)
(also listed as HIST 358)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Global environmental problems, United
Nations programs, U.S. environmental movement,
governmental policies on environment, politics, and the policy
formations process. The role of government and policy in
environmental sustainability.
360 Dynamics of Change in the Developing World (4)
(also listed as LAS 360 and PAS 360)
Prerequisites: Completion of G. E. Basic Subjects (Block A)
and one course from Block D. How the Third World developed
and how it is changing in relation to the rest of the world.
GE Theme A
371 Foundations of American Politics (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Recommended prerequisite: POLS
205. Upper division core requirement. Analysis of the structure,
functions and relationships among American national
institutions, including executive, legislative and judicial
branches, media, political parties, citizens and groups.
372 Foundations of Political Theory (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Recommended prerequisite: POLS
205. Upper division core requirement. From an institutional
perspective, this course examines: Who should rule? What are
the limits of political obligation? What is social justice? What is
human nature?
373 Foundations of Comparative Politics (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Recommended prerequisite: POLS
205. Upper division core requirement. Study of the
comparative method and of major research traditions and
topics in comparative politics.
374 Foundations of Global Politics (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Recommended prerequisite: POLS
205. Upper division core requirement. Global politics examines
the far-reaching political implications of globalization on nation-
states, international regimes and organizations, global security,
and non-state actors.
395 Community Service in Political Science (1–4)
Prerequisites: prior approval of Political Science adviser in
consultation with EPIC director, acceptance by community
agency. Participation in work of community agency or activity
utilizing professional or vocational skills in service to
community. Credit not applicable toward political science
major. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded
CR/NC.
400-level Courses
The department recommends completion of the 300 level required
courses before enrolling in 400 level courses.
400 Power and Policy in Washington: Congress and the
President (4)
Structure, functioning, and interaction between Congress and
the presidency.
403 State and Local Government (4)
Nature of state politics, analysis of legislative, judicial, and
administrative organization and process; local government in
metropolitan areas; all with reference to California.
404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
Problems of political influence, public policy, intergovernmental
relations, and formal structure in American urban areas.
406 Los Angeles City Politics (4)
Los Angeles within federal system; structures and functions;
charter examination; policy issues; dominant individuals; social
classes; minority influence; political coalitions; public vs.
private sector relations and conflict.
408 Political Socialization and Public Opinion (4)
The study of how individuals acquire their political beliefs and
ways in which these opinions are communicated to others in
society. Emphasis on subcultural and gender differences.
409 Minority Politics in the U.S. (4)
Overview of ethnic politics in U.S. from both historical and
contemporary perspectives; American Indian, Asian, black, and
Hispanic political movements in U.S.
414 Politics and the Media (4)
Relationships between government and the media; news-
gathering techniques, journalist/government relations, role of
media in presidential campaign politics.
418 U.S. Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections (4)
Role of political parties in campaigns and elections; role of the
media, consultants, pollsters, and parties in recruiting,
nominating, and electing candidates.
423 Political Sociology of Globalization and Resistance (4)
(Also listed as SOC 423)
Political and Sociological analysis of globalization as a
contested process; emergence of global societies and
movements; social forces advancing global neo-liberalism;
resistance by workers, indigenous, women's, and
environmental transnational movements.
425 U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World (4)
Theory and practice of contemporary American foreign policy.
426 International Political Economy (4)
(also listed as ECON 426)
Prerequisites: Four units each in POLS and ECON.
Interaction of politics and economics in the international arena.
427 International Relations (4)
Theories and practice of international politics.
428 Asia and the Politics of Transnational Migration (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150. Systematic analysis of forced and
voluntary migration within and to Asia. Political impact of
migration on "host" and "sending" countries. Causes of
migration.
429 U.S. National Security Policy (4)
The nexus between politics and military force in coercive
diplomacy and limited war; nuclear weapons, arms control, and
proliferation; the budgetary and operational consequences of
defense organization.
431 Classical Political Theory (4)
Exposition and critical analysis of ideas of major political
thinkers from Plato to 17th century.
433 Modern Political Theory (4)
Studies in character of contemporary normative political theory;
systematic political theories of Liberalism, Conservatism,
Nationalism, Marxism, Communism, Fascism, Socialism,
Democracy, and Irrationalism.
435 American Political Thought (4)
American political ideas from Puritan period to present.
437 Twentieth Century Continental Political Thought (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 150 and 372. The course will examine
answers to important questions of political theory from the
perspective of several important European traditions of thought
that developed in the twentieth century.
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440 Judicial Process (4)
Judicial process as function of American government; survey
of schools of legal thought, role of legal theory in functioning of
courts.
441 American Constitutional Law: Federalism (4)
Recommended prerequisites for POLS majors in Prelaw
option: POLS 440, HIST 479. Role of Supreme Court in
American government; judicial review; relationship between
national and state governments, especially in areas of
commerce and taxation; relationship between executive,
legislative, and judicial branches of government.
442 American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights (4)
Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option:
POLS 440. The constitutional rights of persons arising from the
First and Fourteenth Amendments to the constitution with
particular emphasis on equal protection of the laws and
discrimination, and the right to privacy.
443 American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties (4)
Recommended prerequisite: POLS 440. The constitutional
liberties of persons arising from the First and Fourteenth
Amendments to the constitution with particular emphasis on
freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
445 Judicial Behavior (4)
Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option:
POLS 440. Contemporary approaches to study of judicial
behavior, including judicial role, decision making, small group
analysis, socialization, and analysis of judicial voting behavior.
446 Comparative Legal Systems (4)
Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option:
POLS 440. Survey and systematic analysis of selected legal
systems and functional relationships with social systems;
emphasis on social context of legal systems and comparative
approach to their study.
447 Legal Research and Writing (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the WPE.
Recommended prerequisite: Completion of POLS 441, 442
and/or POLS 443. Individual and group research and writing
projects in public law.
450 European Politics (4)
Course content varies, focusing on contemporary politics in
selected European countries. May be repeated to maximum of
8 units as topic varies.
451 Latin American Politics (4)
Course content varies, focusing on contemporary politics of
selected Latin American countries. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units as topic varies.
452 Government and Politics of China (4)
Analysis of the government and politics of China. Review of
recent development in China’s modernization and its
international impact.
453 Politics of Africa and the Mid-East (4)
Course content varies, focusing on contemporary politics of
selected African and Middle Eastern nations. May be repeated
to maximum of 8 units as topic varies.
454 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics (1-4)
Selected topics in comparative government as announced in
the schedule of classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
units as topic varies.
455 Canadian Politics: A Comparative Perspective (4)
Examining and evaluating government and politics in Canada
and reviewing recent development in the relationship between
Canada and the United States. Course includes research and
writing projects in comparative politics.
456 Politics of the Caribbean and Central America (4)
(also listed as PAS 456)
Political development and dependency in the Caribbean and
Central America.
458 Politics in Asian-American Immigration (4)
Examining and evaluating the politics of Asian-American
immigration in the United States, and reviewing the impact of
Asian Americans on political development at home and
abroad. Course includes research and writing projects in
comparative politics.
459 Politics of East Asia (4)
Course content varies. Political and economic processes of
development in East Asia. The region's impact on the world.
460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
Politics of administrative power; methods of controlling
bureaucracy; changing agency environments; dynamics and
processes of public management; government as a career.
461 Dynamics of Urban Administration (4)
Politics of governing urban U.S.; problems caused by multiple
governmental and administrative bodies, overlapping
jurisdictions, tax revolts; existing system’s capabilities to
respond to those problems.
462 Public Policy (4)
Introduction to public policy making and implementation,
stressing the politics of the policy making process.
463 Public Sector Human Resource Management (4)
Recommended prerequisite: POLS 460. Best practices and
theories of human resource management in government; merit
systems versus at-will employment; compensation policies;
recruitment; performance management; grievance and
disciplinary procedures; labor-management relations.
466 Public Financial Administration (4)
Recommended prerequisites: courses in accounting and
statistics. Role of financial administration and budgeting in
determination of governmental policy, administrative planning
and management, control of government operations,
intergovernmental relations, and relation to private economy.
467 The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations (4)
(also listed as YAA 467)
Starting and managing nonprofit enterprises; differences
between public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations; nature
and scope of the third sector; grant writing project.
469 Administration of Human Service Programs (4)
Recommended prerequisite: POLS 460. The course examines
the changing roles and patterns of funding, organization, and
providing community services by public agencies and not-for-
profit organizations.
472 Organization and Management (4)
Recommended prerequisite: POLS 460. Organization
structure, human factors in organization, dynamics of
organizational change, internal adaptability to external
environment; problems, limitations, and trends in
governmental organization and management.
476 Administrative Law (4)
Recommended prerequisites: POLS 440, 460. Process in
administrative adjudication, regulation, and rule making; duties
and liabilities of public officers, appeal procedures, trends in
regulation.
479 Computers in the Public Sector (4)
Recommended prerequisites: POLS 460, CS 190; . Public
sector computing and applications; governmental issues
regarding computing.
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490 Special Studies in Political Science (4)
Intensive study of selected areas and special problems in
political science. May be repeated as subject matter changes.
498 Senior Capstone Seminar (4)
Prerequisites: Lower and Upper Division Required Core
Courses, Senior Standing, and satisfactory completion of the
WPE. Students will select a major research paper topic and
further develop discipline based research, writing and oral
communication skills. Examination of career paths and
development of post graduation plan. Must pass with a grade
of C or better.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Department approval. Project selected in
conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings
held regularly. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
Graduate Courses (POLS)
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
504 Seminar: American Political Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: Department approval. Research and quantitative
analysis of various forms of American political behavior. Topics
may include: voting, participation, group behavior,
policymaking, institutional decision-making, public opinion.
505 Seminar: American Political Studies (4)
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate; superior academic performance
in political science. Analysis of selected issues and problems
of national significance in the U.S. May be repeated as subject
matter changes.
509 Seminar: Foundations of Empirical Political
Theory (4)
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Values and limitations in
past and current applications of philosophy and methods of
science to study of politics.
510 Seminar: Political Theory (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 431, 433, or 435. Selected topics in
political philosophy. May be repeated as subject matter
changes.
526 Seminar: International Political Economy (4)
(also listed as ECON 526)
Prerequisite: ECON/POLS 426 plus POLS 427. Research
and analysis of the interactions of politics and economics in the
international arena.
527 Seminar: Advanced Studies in International
Relations (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 427 plus 4 units in POLS 425, 426 or
429, or LAS 424. Selected topics in international politics. May
be repeated for a total of 8 units, with advisor approval, as
subject matter changes.
531 Seminar: Latin American Government (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 451. Analysis of selected topics in Latin
American politics.
550 Seminar: Comparative Politics (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 457 plus 4 units in POLS 450-456.
Selected topics in comparative politics. May focus on specific
geographic areas, particular political processes, and/or specific
stages of political development.
565 Seminar: Public Sector Labor Relations (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. Collective bargaining in
federal, state and local government, with emphasis on
California. Differences between the public and private sectors,
bargaining legislation, negotiations, impasse resolution.
567 Seminar: The Third Sector and Nonprofit
Organizations (4)
Study of increasingly integrated relationship between
government and third sector service providers; professional
management of nonprofit organizations in a complex
environment; grant writing project.
(Students who have taken POLS 467 cannot receive credit for
POLS 567.)
568 Seminar: Community Development Administration (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Theory and process of
planned development; role of administration in formulating and
implementing development goals at all political community
levels; planning, strategy, obstacles, assistance, development
of competent personnel, institution-building.
571 Intergovernmental Relations (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. Dynamics and patterns of
vertical and horizontal intergovernmental relations; challenges
to the contemporary urban administrator in dealing with other
governments at all levels.
572 Public Sector Organization and Management (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. Organization structures
and theories of management in the public sector. Decision-
making, human relations, goal setting, leadership in
government organizations.
573 Public Sector Human Resource Management (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 460 and 462. Case studies of personnel
problems encountered in governmental agencies; examination
of varying roles of boards, commissions, and official legislative
bodies; new frontiers in personnel research and personnel
legislation.
574 Public Budgeting and Financial Administration (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. Issues and problems in
budget authorization, execution, and control, including public
policy implications; special emphasis on program and
performance budgeting.
575 Seminar: Administrative Systems in Pacific Rim
Nations (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. Comparison of public
sector administrative systems in selected Pacific Rim nations.
Analysis of the impact of the administrative environment on
governmental institutions.
578 Research Design for Public and Nonprofit Managers
(4)
Prerequisites: POLS 281 or equivalent, 460 and 462.
Quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in public
and nonprofit administration focusing on research designs and
measurement, resulting in the preparation of an individual
applied research design.
630 / Political Science
579 Public Sector Information Management and
Computing (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. Public sector computer
management trends, issues and applications. Issues of
particular concern to public sector managers; information
policy and public access, privacy, security, computer crime.
580 Data Analysis for Public and Nonprofit Managers (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 281, or equivalent, 460 and 462, 578 and
579. Concepts and techniques of data analysis for decision
making, including measurement, sampling, graphical analysis,
and computerized data analysis. Individual projects.
583 Seminar: Health Politics and Policy (4)
Health politics and policy at the national level and in California.
Role of Congress, executive branch, media, interest groups,
and industry. Policy tradeoffs, design, implementation, and
evaluation of health policy.
584 Seminar: Issues in the Metropolitan Area (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. This seminar surveys the
special problems of cities at the turn of the 21
st
century,
focusing on the discovery of characteristics of the ideal
community and their use in administration.
585 Seminar: Regulation, the Environment and California
Public Policy (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 460 and 462. The interrelationships
among regulatory policies, environmental problems and public
policy in California.
587 Seminar: Aging Policy, Politics, and Administration (4)
Older Americans in the political system. Political and policy
analysis of retirement, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid,
disability programs. Discussion of administration and policy
alternatives, including privatization.
590 Seminar: Philosophy of Public Service (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 561, instructor consent. Past and
present philosophies of public service; bureaucracy in modern
society; social-psychological and ethical aspects of public
service; case studies of decision making.
591 Seminar: Administrative Theory and Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 472. Analysis of administrative theory and
utilization of advances in behavioral research as they apply to
studies of administrative process and organization.
592 Political Science Practicum (5)
Prerequisite: Advisor approval. Independent supervised field
experience in a political or non-profit organization, or public
agency. Major report or paper required.
594 Applied Research in Public and Nonprofit
Administration (4)
Prerequisites: POLS 578, 579, 580. Implementation and
completion of applied research in public or nonprofit
administration. Follows individual research design developed in
POLS 578.
595 Selected Issues in Public Administration (4)
Prerequisite: Twelve units in public administration, including
one seminar. Presentation and discussion of selected issues
and trends in administrative processes at all levels of
government. Topics change. May be repeated to maximum of
8 units with adviser approval.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (5)
Prerequisites: Consent of faculty sponsor and graduate
adviser; proposed study must be approved prior to registration.
Directed research on a problem in Political Science from
conception through design, data gathering, analysis and final
written report.
598 Graduate Directed Study (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 units.
599 Thesis (1–5)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis.
Graded CR/NC.
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Department of
Psychology
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C3104
Phone: (323) 343-2250
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/psych/html/deptmenu.htm
Psychology is the scientific study of the behavior and mental and emotional processes of human beings, as well as the behavior of
animals as it applies to humans. The field also encompasses the methods, procedures, and instruments necessary for the study of
these processes.
Psychology majors do volunteer work or are employed at various levels of the job market, including community organizations, social
service agencies, county and state civil service, business and industrial companies, personnel and public relations firms, hospitals,
research centers, the professions, and many others.
The Department of Psychology offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Arts degrees. The
graduate degrees are described in the Graduate Programs section.
The Faculty
Professors: Theodore S. Bell (Chair), Fary M. Cachelin, Desdemona Cardoza, Mitchell Eisen, Pamela C. Regan, Gloria J. Romero.
Associate Professors: Ramani S. Durvasula, Kimberly King, Eric Kohatsu.
Assistant Professors: Jessica Dennis, Joel Ellwanger, Gaithri Fernando, Alicia Izquierdo-Edler, Robert Kennison, Brigitte Matthies,
Heidi Riggio, Henry Schlinger.
Emeriti: Burton L. Alperson, Richard S. Balvin, Nancy Cobb, Annette Ehrlich, Stuart P. Fischoff, Herbert Goldberg, Herbert
Goldenberg, Harold J. Gottlieb, Thomas M. Graham, Patricia M. Hodges, Jean P. LaCour, John M. Leiman, Anson J. Levine,
Seymour Levitan, Robert T. Lewis, Z. Barry Lowenkron, Irwin Lublin, Herbert Moskowitz, David R. Perrott, Jean S. Phinney,
Michael W. Roffe, Bernard J. Somers, Judith E. Stevens-Long, David J. Weiss.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is both preparations
for advanced study and a terminal liberal arts degree.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Psychology is 180 units, of which 72-80 units are in
the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an
advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of
the degree including GE and free electives.
Advisement
Psychology majors should file an official program with the
department, preferably in their first quarter of attendance, but
under no circumstances later than the first quarter of their
junior year.
Requirements for the Major (72-80 units)
The major requires a lower division core of 13 units, an upper
division core of 19 to 20 units and 40 to 47 units of electives
from designated categories as explained below. All Psychology
majors must: (1) Receive a grade of C- or better in PSY 202 (or
equivalent) in order to enroll in PSY 302; (2) receive a grade of
C- or better in PSY 302 to enroll in PSY 304; and (3) receive a
grade of C- or better in PSY 304 in order to graduate in the
major.
Lower Division Core Courses (13 units)
PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4)
PSY 170 Introductory Physiological Psychology (4)
PSY 202 Descriptive Statistics in Psychology (5)
Upper Division Core Courses (19-20 units)
PSY 302 Inferential Statistics in Psychology (5)
PSY 304 Research Methods in Psychology (6)
PSY 308 Theories and Systems in Psychology (4)
One course from Group V below (4-5 units)
Upper Division Electives (40-47)
Select one Group from Groups I-IV as your area of emphasis.
Select four courses from your area of emphasis (16-20 units).
Select two courses each from remaining three Groups
(24-27 units).
Group I : Developmental
PSY 362 Psychological and Psychosocial
Developmental Stages in Maturity and
Aging (4)
PSY 388 Gender Differences
PSY 403 The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4)
PSY 412A Psychology of Human Development: Infancy
and Childhood (4)
PSY 412B Psychology Human Development:
Adolescence and Young Adulthood (4)
PSY 419 Psychology of Sex Roles (4)
PSY 426 Family Therapy Dynamics and
Perspectives (4)
PSY 428 Introduction to Analysis of Behavior (4)
PSY 433 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
PSY 462 Psychology of Human Development: Maturity
and Aging (4)
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Group II: Social /Community
PSY 307 Physiology and Psychology of Violence and
Aggression (4)
PSY 309 Human Violence and Individual Change (4)
PSY 330 Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
(4)
PSY 395 Field Experience in Psychology (1-4)
PSY 402 Media Psychology (4)
PSY 403 The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4)
PSY 407 The Psychological Impact of Film (4)
PSY 415 Interpersonal Relationships (4)
PSY 419 Psychology of Sex Roles (4)
PSY 422 Social Psychology (4)
PSY 426 Family Therapy Dynamics and
Perspectives (4)
PSY 445 Community Psychology (4)
PSY 450 Principals of Health Psychology (4)
PSY 451 Applied Health Psychology (4)
PSY 464 Psychology and the Law (4)
PSY 465 Multicultural Psychology: Current Issues and
Research (4)
PSY 485 Directed Field Experience in Community
Clinical Psychology (4)
Group III:
Cognition/Learning/Motivation/Physiological
PSY 323 Psychology of Emotion (4)
PSY 401 Physiological Psychology (4)
PSY 421 Psychology of Learning and Behavior (4)
PSY 423 Motivation and Emotion (4)
PSY 424 Cognitive Psychology (4)
PSY 425 Sensation and Perception (4)
PSY 428 Introduction to Analysis of Behavior (4)
PSY 433 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
PSY 490 Human Memory (4)
Group IV: Individual/Abnormal
PSY 307 Physiology and Psychology of Violence and
Aggression (4)
PSY 309 Human Violence and Individual Change (4)
PSY 388 Gender Differences (4)
PSY 403 The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4)
PSY 410A Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 410B Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 415 Interpersonal Relationships (4)
PSY 418A Introduction to Theories of Personality (4)
PSY 418B Review of Research in Personality (4)
PSY 419 Psychology of Sex Roles (4)
PSY 436A Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories,
Methods, and Issues (4)
PSY 438 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
PSY 450 Health Psychology (4)
PSY 451 Applied Health Psychology (4)
PSY 464 Psychology and the Law (4)
Group V: Methodology
PSY 409 Computer Techniques for Psychology (4)
PSY 411 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
(4)
PSY 414 Analysis of Variance (4)
PSY 417 Single Case Research Design (4)
PSY 431 Survey of Psychological Tests (5)
PSY 465 Multicultural Psychology: Current Issues and
Research (4)
PSY 491 Multivariate Statistics (5)
Minor in Psychology
The Psychology minor, available to students majoring in other
fields, requires 39 units of lower and upper division psychology
courses.
Requirements for the Minor (39 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (13 units)
PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4)
PSY 170 Physiological Psychology (4)
PSY 202 Descriptive Statistics in Psychology (5)
Upper Division Required Courses (15 units)
PSY 302 Inferential Statistics in Psychology (5)
PSY 304 Research Methods in Psychology (6)
PSY 308 Theories and Systems in Psychology (4)
Electives (11 units) Select with adviser assistance
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
The Graduate Program
The Department of Psychology offers both Master of Arts and
Master of Science degrees. The Master of Arts degree in
Psychology is a mentor-based, rigorous graduate program
designed to develop research and conceptual skills for
students whose primary interest is in continuing their education
in a doctoral program. Students are encouraged to contact a
faculty member in the area of research in which they are
interested before applying to the university. Positions in the
department are limited and acceptance into the program
depends on students finding someone on the faculty who will
agree to serve as a mentor. The department also offers the
Master of Science degree with options in Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA), Forensic Psychology, and Marriage and Family
Therapy (MFT). In addition, students may emphasize
community college teaching in their M.S. program.
General Admission Requirements
In addition to submitting a University Admissions Application,
applicants must also apply separately to the department.
Please note that acceptance into the University does not
guarantee admittance to the department. Application forms are
available in the department graduate studies office. Completed
applications and transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended (except Cal State L.A.) must be received by the
department as well as the admissions office before action on
admission can be taken. Note that application deadlines for
each program and required supporting materials are stated
within the department's application form.
The minimum requirements for admission to the
graduate program in psychology are:
• Completion of an undergraduate major in psychology with a
grade point average of 2.75 or higher in the last 90 quarter
units of work at an accredited institution.
OR
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• For students who’s bachelor's degree is not in psychology,
completion of the non-major conditional program of 36 units
(described below) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Note that these minimum admissions requirements apply to the MA
degree and to the MS degree with MFT option only; both the ABA
and the Forensic Psychology options of the MS degree require a
minimum GPA of 3.0.
Special Action Admission
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements
must petition directly to the department for admission by
special action. All petitions must be accompanied by evidence
that the applicant is qualified for graduate work. This evidence
could include (but is not limited to) relevant experience or an
advance psychology GRE score of 550 or higher. Students
whose petitions are approved must complete a 16 unit
conditional program of upper division course work in
psychology with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Students are cautioned that no credit toward a graduate degree
can be earned before completion of the conditional program.
Admission to the Master of Arts Program
Students must submit a complete application by April 10 to be
considered for September admission. Applicants will be notified
of their status by June 1
st
.
Admission to the Master of Science
Program in Marriage and Family Therapy
(MFT)
Students must submit a complete departmental application by
February 1 to be considered for September admission. Final
acceptance into the program requires a personal interview.
Admission to the Master of Science
Program in Applied Behavior Analysis
Students must submit a complete departmental application by
March 1
st
to be considered for September admission. Students
are required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in
the last 90 quarter units. Admission to the program requires an
interview with faculty in the applied behavior analysis ms
program. Applicants will be notified of their status by June 1st.
Admission to the Master of Science
Program in Forensic Psychology
Students must submit a complete departmental application by
April 1 to be considered for September admission. Applicants
will be notified of their status by July 1.
Students are required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher in the last 90 quarter units to be eligible for the forensic
psychology option. However, students with a GPA between
2.75 and 3.0 may be admitted if they present evidence that
they are qualified for graduate work. This evidence could
include relevant experience or an advanced psychology GRE
score of 550 or higher. Students with a GPA below 2.75 will not
be considered.
Non-major conditional program for students whose
baccalaureate is not in Psychology
The following prerequisites (or their equivalents) must be
completed before beginning the master's program.
Required (20 units):
PSY 202 Descriptive Statistics in Psychology (5)
PSY 302 Inferential Statistics in Psychology (5)
PSY 304 Research Methods in Psychology (6)
PSY 308 Theories and Systems (4)
Required (8 units):
Select 8 units from the following:
PSY 410A Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 410B Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 412A Developmental Psychology (4)
PSY 412B Developmental Psychology (4)
PSY 418A Personality (4)
Required (8 units):
Select 8 units from the following:
PSY 401 Physiological Psychology (4)
PSY 421 Learning and Behavior (4)
PSY 422 Social Psychology (4)
PSY 423 Motivation and Emotion (4)
PSY 424 Cognitive Psychology (4)
PSY 425 Sensation and Perception (4)
PSY 433/CHDV 443 Cognitive Development (4)
General Program Requirements
Departmental Core Requirements (4-5
units)
Classified graduate students must complete within their first
four courses one of the following with a grade of B or higher:
PSY 411 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
(required for MFT option) (4)
PSY 414 Analysis of Variance (4)
PSY 417 Single Case Research Design (required for
Applied Behavior Analysis Option) (4)
PSY 491 Multivariate Statistics (5)
PSY 504 Advanced Experimental Methods (4)
PSY 515 Advanced Statistical Methods in Psychology
(4)
Advancement to Candidacy
Upon satisfactory completion of one of the departmental core
requirements listed above, the WPE exam, and 12 additional
units (16 units total) selected in consultation with an adviser,
students must file Advancement to Candidacy application form
(GS-10) with the department.
Enrollment in PSY 585, 595, 597, 598, 599, and the
Comprehensive Examination (PSY 596) is limited to students
who have been advanced to candidacy.
Master of Arts Degree (45 units)
At least 50% of the required 45 units must be 500-level. A
minimum of 10 units must come from courses other than PSY
595, 597, 598, and 599.
The M.A. degree is a rigorous program designed to develop
research and conceptual skills for students whose primary
interest is in continuing their education in a doctoral program. A
key feature of the program is a close mentoring relationship
with a faculty member who oversees the student’s progress
toward his or her individual research goals.
Departmental Core Requirement (4-5 units) (see above)
Required Courses (2-4 units)
Select 2-4 units of PSY 597 in consultation with adviser.
Electives in Psychology/Related (32-35 units)
Select 32-35 units of electives coursework in consultation with
adviser to complete 45 units required for the degree.
Thesis (4 units)
PSY 599 Thesis (4)
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Master of Science Degree (52–57 units)
A total of 52-57 units are required depending on the option
selected. At least 50% of all units for the degree must be 500-
level. The Applied Behavior Analysis option requires 57 units,
the Forensic Psychology Option requires 52 units, and the
Marriage, and Family and Therapy option requires 55 units.
The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program requires an
additional 18-31 units to satisfy state licensure requirements.
Master of Science: General Option
(minimum 52 units)
Departmental Core Requirements (4-5 units) (see above)
Required Field Study ( 6 or 16 units)
PSY 585 Directed Clinical Practice (4,4,4,4) or
PSY 595 Field Experience in Psychology (6)
This requirement may be waived for students with adequate
prior experience in an appropriate field as determined by the
department. Any combination of field and teaching experience
that meets Charter College of Education requirements for the
credential program with specialization in school psychology
also satisfies this requirement.
Electives in Psychology and Related Fields
(25-36 units)
Select 3-5 units of PSY 597 and an additional 25-36 units of
adviser-approved courses.
Of the required 26 units of 500-level courses in psychology, at
least 13 units must come from PSY 595, 597, and 599.
Thesis (4 units)
PSY 599 Thesis (4)
Master of Science: Applied Behavior
Analysis Option (57 units)
The MS program in Applied Behavior analysis is accredited by
the Association for Behavior Analysis. The program trains
students in the concepts and techniques of behavior analysis
as applied to the area of counseling, behavioral medicine,
organizational behavior management (in industry), as well as to
the formulation and evaluation of behavioral intervention plans
for individual clients.
Departmental Core Requirements (4 units)
PSY 417 Single Case Research Design (4)
Required courses (53 units)
(See below)
Conceptual/ Experimental Analysis of
Behavior (12 units)
PSY 428 Introduction to Analysis of Behavior (4)
PSY 421 Psychology of Learning and Behavior (4)
PSY 500 Seminar: Learning and Behavior (4)
Applied Behavior Analysis (23 Units)
COUN 501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home, and
Agency Settings (4)
COUN 502 Advanced Behavioral Contingency
Management in Schools (4)
COUN 504 Advanced Topical Study in Application of
Behavior Analysis in Education (4)
COUN 592 Behavior Interventions for Severe Behavior
Problems (4)
COUN 593 Practicum: Staff Development and
Consultation (3)
PSY 528 Seminar in Behavior Therapy (4)
Electives (4 Units)
Select one from following:
PSY 501 Seminar: Sensation and Perception (4)
PSY 506 Seminar: Physiological Psychology (4)
PSY 510 Seminar: Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 511 Seminar: Developmental Psychology (4)
PSY 512 Behavior Disorders in Children (4)
*Field Work (6 Units)
Select one from the following:
PSY 595 Field Experience in Psychology (6) or
COUN 586S Supervised Field Experience in Pupil
Personnel Services: School Counseling (6)
COUN 588 Supervised Practice in Rehabilitation
Counseling (6)
*Interview required before admission to field work courses
Graduate Research and Thesis (8 Units)
PSY 597 Graduate Research (2)
PSY 599 Thesis (6)
Master of Science: Marriage Family Therapy
Option (55 units)
The major with this option is designed to partially fulfill state
regulations for licensure in Marriage Family Therapy as
outlined in the Business and Professions Code Section
4980.37. To complete state requirements for licensing,
students in this option must take additional units. Generally,
students will need a total of 73-86 units in order to meet all
state requirements, depending upon prior coursework. This
program further prepares students with the skills necessary for
employment in mental health and related fields that utilize
psychological and counseling services.
Departmental Core Requirement (4 units)
PSY 411 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (4)
Required Courses (33 units)
PSY 412A Psychology of Human Development: Infancy
and Childhood (4)
PSY 426
Family Therapy Dynamics and Perspectives (4)
PSY 436A Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theories,
Methods and Issues (4)
PSY 431 Survey of Psychological Tests (5)
PSY 464 Psychology and the Law (4)
PSY 510 Seminar in Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 512 Behavior Disorders in Children (4)
PSY 542 Human Sexuality: Dysfunction and
Treatment (4)
Required Fieldwork (16 units)
PSY 585 Directed Clinical Practice (16)
Comprehensive Examination and Graduate Directed
Study (2 units)
PSY 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
PSY 598 Graduate Directed Study (2)
The student should complete PSY 598 units under faculty
supervision during the quarter prior to enrolling in the
comprehensive exam. The Comprehensive Examination (PSY
596) should be taken the quarter all courses for the program
are completed.
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Electives to Qualify for Licensing (18-31 Units)
PSY 410B Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 412B Psychology of Human Development:
Adolescence and Young Adulthood (4)
PSY 462 Maturity and Aging (4)
COUN 552 Counseling and Human Sexuality (4)
SOC 460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
COUN 503 Sociological and Cultural Factors in
Counseling (4)
PSY 465 Multicultural Psychology: Current Issues and
Research (4)
PSY 427 Family Therapy Techniques: Strategies for
Change (4)
PSY 436B Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theories,
Methods and Issues (4)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect, and Family
Violence (4)
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (4)
COUN 428 Measurement Issues in Counseling (4)
CHDV 504 Research Methods with Children and
Families (4)
PSY/COUN 531AB** Individual Testing and Case Study
Techniques (4, 4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
**Must be taken as a sequence and appear on graduate
program.
The Psychology Clinic (PSY 585)
The Department of Psychology provides a training facility for
those students in the MFT option admitted to the master's
degree program. Qualified students who obtain departmental
approval to work in the clinic must enroll in PSY 585, directed
clinical practice. Students may counsel, children, families,
and/or groups. All students accepted to work in the clinic will be
subject to university policies and procedures governing the
university's approved clinics.
Master of Science: Forensic Psychology
Option (52-53 Units)
The M.S. in Forensic Psychology option is designed for
students whose primary interest is in working or studying in
areas of psychology that intersect with the Criminal Justice
system. A key feature of the program is a close mentoring
relationship with a faculty member who oversees the student’s
progress toward his or her individual career goals. All students
begin their program in the fall quarter and take several core
courses together. Students will also take part in a 9-month
practicum (PSY 595) where they will receive hands-on training
and on-site supervision.
Prerequisites (17 units)
PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4)
PSY 302 Inferential Statistics in Psychology (5)
PSY 410A Abnormal Psychology (4)
PSY 418A Introduction to Theories of Personality (4)
Departmental Core Requirement (4-5 units)
(see above)
Required Courses (36 Units)
PSY 464 Psychology and the Law (4)
PSY 531A Individual Testing and Case Study
Techniques (4)
PSY 531B Individual Testing and Case Study
Techniques (4)
PSY 595 Field Experience in Psychology (12)
CRIM 501 Seminar: Administration of Justice (4)
CRIM 511 Principles of Research (4)
CRIM 530 Theories and Perspectives (4)
Electives in Psychology/Criminal Justice (8 Units)
Select 8 units from following:
PSY 490 Human Memory (4)
PSY 586 Brief Psychotherapy and Crisis Intervention
(4)
PSY 512 Behavior Disorders in Children (4)
CRIM 411 Interpretation of Evidence in the Courtroom
(4)
PSY 510 Seminar: Abnormal Psychology (4)
CRIM 512 Quantitative Applications (4)
PSY 522 Seminar: Social Psychology (4)
Thesis (4 Units)
PSY 599 Thesis (4)
List of Courses (PSY) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
150 Introductory Psychology (4)
Psychological perspectives on human behavior; principles and
methods of psychology as a science; introduction to major
topic areas of psychology. Relationship of psychological
principles to sociocultural experiences.
160 Psychology of the Developing Person (4)
Principles of life-span development from birth to death, from a
psychological perspective. Salient physiological, social, and
psychological factors relevant to understanding development of
the integrated person. GE E
170 Introductory Physiological Psychology (4)
Relationship between behavior and its biological correlates;
includes biological context of behavior, physiological
determinants, sensory activity, perception, learning, arousal,
and reaction.
202 Descriptive Statistics in Psychology (5)
Prerequisites: PSY 150, GE critical thinking and Math102.
Basic numerical and graphical methods in psychology;
statistical notation, data presentation, measures of central
tendency, dispersion and covariation, probability; utilization of
personal computers in statistics. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3
hours.
Upper Division Courses
PSY 150 and GE blocks A and B are prerequisite to all upper
division psychology courses.
302 Inferential Statistics in Psychology (5)
Prerequisite: PSY 202. Provides an introduction to inferential
statistics. Topics include hypothesis testing, probability,
parametric (Z, T, and F tests, correlation/regression) and
nonparametric (chi-square) procedures, the written
presentation of statistical results, and the use of statistical
software packages. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
638 / Psychology
304 Research Methods in Psychology (6)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102*, PSY 302. **WPE. Introduces
experimental and non-experimental research design and
methods. Topics include the scientific method, measurement
and survey design, reliability and validity, and sampling.
Students develop research projects and prepare APA - style
scientific manuscripts. Use of statistical analysis software.
Lecture 4 hours, recitation 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
*Students subject to earlier catalogs must satisfy this prerequisite
with ENGL 101 or 190. ** Must have passed the WPE.
307 Physiology and Psychology of Violence and
Aggression (4) (also listed as NURS 307)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Biological and psychobehavioral
approaches to violent individuals; analysis of and research
support for understanding violence drawn from natural,
medical, and behavioral sciences. GE Theme B
308 Theories and Systems in Psychology (4)
Critical survey of “schools” era of psychology: structuralism,
functionalism, Gestalt, behaviorism, psychoanalysis,
humanism, and others, emphasizing their impact upon
contemporary psychology.
309 Human Violence and Individual Change (4)
(also listed as COMD 309)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Examination of theories, research and
practices for accomplishing individual change; application of
models of change to alter violent or counterproductive
behaviors and attitudes; improving human interaction, and
reducing violence/abuse. Some sections of this class may
include a service learning component where students volunteer
in community program addressing violence for 2 hours per
week. GE Theme B
323 Psychology of Emotion (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. The influence of learning, cognition,
psycho-dynamics, evolution, pharmacology and physiology on
feelings and emotions. GE Theme E
330 Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (4)
Theories and research on causes and effects of prejudice and
discrimination, focusing on racism, classism, sexism, and
heterosexism. Examination of personal experiences and
attitudes. Approaches to promoting tolerance and equality.
343 Child and Adolescent Cognition (4 units)
(also listed at CHDV 343)
Prerequisites: CHDV 140 with a grade of c or better cognitive
changes from birth to adolescence. Analysis of major theories
of cognitive development. Cognitive processes examined
include memory, language, problem solving. Social cognition,
intelligence, symbolic thinking, reading, writing, math, and
technology.
354 Selected Topics in Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in psychology, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
362 Psychological and Psychosocial Developmental
Stages in Maturity and Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Critical evaluation of psychological and
psychosocial issues related to aging, with consideration of the
relationship of gender, ethnicity and social class to the aging
process. GE Theme F
388 Sex and Gender (4)
(also listed as BIOL 388N)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Biological and psychological differences
between the sexes; topics include genetics of sexual
determination, sexual development and anomalies, hormones
in physiology and behavior, psychological differences in
behavior. No credit toward Biology major or minor. GE Theme C
395 Field Experience in Psychology (1–4)
Prerequisite: Department approval. Opportunity to study
psychological principles of behavior in nonlaboratory settings.
May involve observation and participation in community,
clinical, educational, business or other organizational settings.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. Graded CR/NC.
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
401 Physiological Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 170. Relationship between integrated
behavior and physiological processes; theories that relate
psychology and physiology.
402 Media Psychology (4)
Review of theoretical and research literature to determine mass
communication impact (e.g., film, television, print) on social
and psychological functioning of individuals and societies.
403 The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child Maltreatment and
Family Violence (4) (also listed as COUN 403)
Psychosocial factors in child maltreatment and family violence:
developmental considerations, assessment, interventions, legal
and ethical issues, research findings, and community
resources.
407 The Psychological Impact of Film (4)
Course examines theory and research concerning social,
psychological and physiological dimensions of film and how
audience demographics and cultural diversity dictate the kinds
of films produced and those not produced.
409 Computer Techniques for Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 302. Available systems; introduction to
programming, use and modification of library programs for
analysis of psychological data; special techniques for subject-
computer interaction in psychological research. No prior
computer experience assumed.
410AB Abnormal Psychology (4, 4)
410A: Definition, history of abnormality; perspectives on
maladaptive behavior, research, classification, assessment,
diagnosis, legal issues and clinical procedures, coping with
maladaptive stress, personality disorders, anxiety disorders,
substance abuse and dependence.
410B: Prerequisites: PSY 410A. A review of diagnosis,
research, and treatment of schizophrenia, affective and
psychophysiological disorders, organic brain syndromes, and
mental retardation throughout the life cycle.
411 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 302 and PSY 304. Logic of research
methodology and statistical analysis; evaluation of adequacy
of research strategies; interpretation of results.
412A Psychology of Human Development: Infancy and
Childhood (4)
Theory and empirical literature pertaining to infancy and
childhood.
Psychology / 639
412B Psychology of Human Development: Adolescence
and Young Adulthood (4)
Theory and empirical literature pertaining to adolescence and
young adulthood.
414 Analysis of Variance (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 302. Various analysis-of-variance models in
analysis and interpretation of psychological data.
415 Interpersonal Relationships (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 150. The psychology of interpersonal
relationships. Conceptual, methodological, and statistical
issues in relationships research. Attraction and mate selection;
relationship cognition; relationship development, conflict,
dissolution, affiliation, loneliness, social support. Writing
project.
417 Single Case Research Design (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 304. Basic types of single case
experimental designs including withdrawal, reversal, multiple
baseline, and multi element designs; methods of observation,
measurement, recording behavior; assessing reliability of
observations.
418A Introduction to Theories of Personality (4)
Description and evolution of major theories of personality.
418B Review of Research in Personality (4)
Critical evaluation of research on selected aspects of
personality.
419 Psychology of Sex Roles (4)
Prerequisites: GE critical thinking requirement, introductory
social science course. Psychological, social, and physiological
determinants of sex difference in behavior; emphasis on
development of sex role identity and interpersonal interactions.
421 Psychology of Learning and Behavior (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 304, upper division standing. Principles of
classical and operant (instrumental) conditioning. Emphasis on
experimental findings with consideration of both current and
historically relevant theories.
422 Social Psychology (4)
Introduction to major theories of social psychology with special
emphasis on such topics as aggression, liking and loving,
altruism, prejudice, and attitude theory and measurement.
423 Motivation and Emotion (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 170, 304. Critical examination of drives,
needs, preferences, desires, feelings and emotions from
experimental and theoretical perspectives.
424 Cognitive Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 304. Theories and experimental literature
with respect to the nature of memory and cognition.
425 Sensation and Perception (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 170, 304. Examination of theories and
experimental literature with respect to variables that determine
the organism’s ability to respond differentially to sense data.
426 Family Therapy Dynamics and Perspectives (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 410A or 418A. Theoretical perspectives in
family processes; treatment approaches; significant issues in
family life.
427 Family Therapy Techniques: Strategies for
Change (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 426, instructor consent. General systems
theory and analyses applied to marital and family problem-
solving.
428 Introduction to Analysis of Behavior (4)
Basic phenomena of behavior analysis; applications for
understanding human behavior, therapy, analysis of cognition,
and verbal, social, and abnormal behavior; consideration of
ethics involved in controlling human behavior.
431 Survey of Psychological Tests (5)
Prerequisite: PSY 202. Theoretical issues in individual
differences; introduction to a variety of group and individual
psychological tests and assessment techniques; role of tests
in clinical evaluation; problems of reliability, validity, and
interpretation. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
433 Psychology of Cognitive Development (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 412A. Evolution of cognitive
processes from simple organisms to adult human beings.
Piaget’s theory; development of dialectic operations; perceptual
and language development and apprehension of reality;
relationship of social development to cognitive development.
436AB Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theories,
Methods, and Issues (4, 4)
436A: Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing; PSY 410AB
or 418AB. Theories of counseling and psychotherapy; systems
approaches to individual, marital, and family dynamics;
introduction to clinical interviewing techniques.
436B: Prerequisite: PSY 436A. Current issues in counseling
and psychotherapy; application of systems/communication
models to individual, marital, and family therapy; student
participation in intensive evaluation of therapeutic techniques.
438 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 410A or 410B. Current trends and methods
of clinical psychology; designed primarily for students
considering careers in area. Problems of assessment,
psychotherapy, research, and community involvement.
439 Racial/Ethnic Minority Mental Health (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 150. The course will critically evaluate the
research and clinical applications of cross-cultural psychology
on mental health issues relevant to Asian Americans, African
Americans, and Latinos.
445 Community Psychology – Service Learning (4)
Applies principles of social and clinical psychology to
community problems and well-being; analysis of social
systems; introduction to community mental health and
community change. Service learning class: students volunteer
in community agency. Lecture 2½ hours, activity 2 hours per
week.
450 Principles of Health Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: Psychology 170 or 401. The effects of health
upon behavior and of behavior upon health. Psychological
consideration in health care.
451 Applied Health Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 450. Focus on illnesses for which behavioral
change in recommended. Lifespan and multicultural issues.
Student participate in a research project in such domains as
eating disorders, pain management and addictions.
454 Special Topics in Psychology (1–6)
Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of
special interest to students in psychology, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as subject matter
changes.
640 / Psychology
462 Psychology of Human Development: Maturity and
Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; PSY 412AB
recommended. Psychological factors in behavior during middle
and later years, including physical and mental health problems,
role changes successful adjustment patterns, and family and
community relationships in successive adult age groups.
464 Psychology and the Law (4)
Laws pertaining to psychology; rights and responsibilities of
mental health providers; conflicts between legal and ethical
practice of psychology; current legislative issues.
465 Multicultural Psychology: Current Issues and
Research (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 304 or equivalent. Theoretical and
empirical approaches to the psychological understanding of
diverse cultural groups. Conceptualizations of similarity and
difference. Current findings from multicultural research.
485 Directed Field Experience in Community Clinical
Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 410A or 410B; 412A or 412B; 422 or
462; agency acceptance. Application of psychological
principles (interviewing, counseling) in supervised settings:
service agencies, mental health centers, halfway houses, etc.
Lecture, problem solving meetings, self and agency evaluation
reports. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units. Graded
CR/NC.
490 Human Memory (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 304, Upper division standing. Principles of
human memory. Emphasis on basic and applied experimental
findings with a focus on individual differences and situation
factors related to eyewitness memory and suggestibility in
adults and children.
491 Multivariate Statistics (5)
Prerequisite: PSY 302. The use and interpretation of
multivariate data analysis techniques for qualitative and
quantitative information and the implementation of these
techniques using standard computer packages.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted.
May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
Graduate Level Courses (PSY)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
500 Seminar: Learning and Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 421. Examination of critical areas of the
experimental literature in learning and behavior with a stress on
issues related to the experimental analysis of behavior.
501 Seminar: Sensation and Perception (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 425. Critical review of current literature;
theories, methods, and problems concerning sensation and
perception.
504 Advanced Experimental Methods (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Nonstatistical issues in
design of experimental psychological research. Topics include
design logic, literature sources, apparatus, subjects. Emphasis
on preparation of an experimental design in an area of
student’s interest.
506 Seminar: Physiological Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 401. Critical discussions, including
physiological correlates and mechanisms of motivation and
emotion, learning and memory, human psychopathology.
510 Seminar: Abnormal Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 410AB. Intensive analysis of major types of
abnormal behavior, their development and prevention.
Emphasis on relationship of abnormal behavior to theories of
personality and research findings.
511 Seminar: Developmental Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 304. 412AB or comparable undergraduate
work in research methods and human development. Intensive
analysis of current theories and research in developmental
psychology.
512 Behavior Disorders in Children (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 410AB, 412AB. Application of principles of
psychology to behavior disorders in children. Designed
primarily for clinicians, social workers, school psychologists,
and parent educators.
515 Advanced Statistical Methods in Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 414. Topics include fixed, mixed, and
random models of analysis of variance, interaction, analysis of
covariance, and miscellaneous nonparametric statistics.
522 Seminar: Social Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 422. Theory, methodology, and applied
problems dealing with the phenomena of social behavior.
Individual projects required.
528 Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 428 and PSY 417. The application of basic
principles of behavior analysis to clinically and socially relevant
problem behaviors in diverse populations. Discussion of
methodological and conceptual issues in applied behavior
analysis.
531AB Individual Testing and Case Study
Techniques (4, 4) (also listed as COUN 531AB)
Prerequisites: COUN 428 and one of the following sequences:
PSY 410AB and 438; 410AB and 431; 418AB and 431; or
410A and COUN 405A, 501 and 529. Intensive practice in
administration and interpretation of better known testing
devices for mental ability, perceptual and motor functioning,
and personality dynamics, with attention to integration of
results in case studies. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Psychology / 641
536 Seminar: Counseling (4)
(general and special sections)
Prerequisites: PSY 410AB, 418AB, or 436AB and instructor
consent. Intensive discussion of typical counseling situations
coordinated with readings in area; evaluation of selected
counseling theories. Offered in general and special sections,
e.g., child, family, group. May be repeated in different
sections, with maximum of 8 units applied to master’s degree.
542 Human Sexuality: Dysfunction and Treatment (4)
Prerequisite: Eight units of course work in theory and
techniques of counseling. Theoretical perspectives on
treatment of sexual dysfunction; diagnosis, treatment, research
findings, ethical considerations.
555 Introduction to Graduate Study in Psychology (6)
Prerequisites: PSY 304, 308. Critical evaluation of core areas
in psychology including: learning, perception, personality,
physiological, social, and developmental psychology.
Extensive use of bibliographic resources and oral and written
presentations.
585 Directed Clinical Practice (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 426; 436 AB; PSY 536; advancement to
candidacy; departmental approval. Lecture, discussion, and
supervised experience providing individual and family therapy
in campus or community settings. May be repeated to 16
units. Graded CR/NC.
586 Brief Psychotherapy and Crisis Intervention (4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy; PSY 436A.
Principles of brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
Emphasis on understanding basic issues and techniques
involved in brief therapy strategies. Also, crisis intervention
techniques from a variety of perspectives will be covered.
588 Critical Problems in Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Critical problems in
psychology as a science or as a profession. Topic varies each
quarter. May be repeated for credit.
595 Field Experience in Psychology (1–9)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy; instructor consent;
application to department in quarter prior to enrollment.
Independent supervised field experience in an applied area of
psychology. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
Graded CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy; instructor consent
to act as sponsor; departmental approval of project prior to
registration. Independent research under guidance of the
faculty. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy; instructor consent
to act as sponsor. Independent study of advanced topics in the
field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for
credit. Graded CR/NC.
599 Thesis (1–9)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May
be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded CR/NC.
Social Science / 643
Program in
Social Science
College of Natural and Social Sciences
PROGRAM OFFICE
King Hall C4066
Phone: (323) 343-2020
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/socsci/
Program Coordinator: Choi Chatterjee.
The interdisciplinary program in Social Science offers a foundation for general and comparative study of societies and human
events.
The Faculty
Instruction is provided by the faculties of all social science departments. Advisement information is available from the Social
Science Coordinator.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science provides the
basis for a liberal arts education with major emphasis in social
science. Prior to fall 2005 this major fulfilled all subject matter
requirements for the Single Subject credential in Social
Science. Students already enrolled in the program prior to fall
2005 will be permitted to complete their programs and thereby
satisfy these subject matter credential requirements. Students
interested in meeting these requirements beginning in fall 2005
and after should consult the on-line version of the catalog or
contact the History Department. The major requires completion
of 108 units. The program includes four options: Economics,
History, Geography, and Political Science. Early consultation
with the Social Science coordinator is advised in order to select
an option.
Requirements for the Major (108 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (40 units)
ECON 201-202 Macro and Microeconomics (4, 4)
GEOG 155 Cultural Geography (4)
HIST 110ABC World Civilization I, II, III (4, 4, 4)
HIST 202AB United States Civilization (4, 4)
POLS 150 Government and American Society (4)
POLS 250 World Politics (4)
Breadth Courses (40 units)
California Perspectives (12)
GEOG 431 California (4) or
GEOG 432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
HIST 488 California (4)
POLS 403 State and Local Government (4)
World Geography (8 units)
GEOG 370 World Regions (4)
GEOG 451 Historical Geography of North America (4)
The Human Personality (4 units)
PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4)
Social Science Perspectives (4 units)
Select one from the following:
ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4)
HIST 150 Asian-American History (4)
SOC 263 Asian-American Experience (4)
SOCS 180 Race and Ethnicity in American Society (4)
Diversity in U.S. History (4 units)
Select one from the following:
ANTH 406 Indians of North America (4)
CHS 444 History of the Chicano People (4)
HIST 477 United States Social History (4)
HIST 480 Ethnicity and Immigration in American
History (4)
PAS 420 Afro-American Culture (4)
SOC 460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
Religion and Society (8 units)
Religion and Institutions (4 units)
RELS/PHIL 200 Comparative Religion (4)
Religious Ideas (4 units)
Select one from the following:
ENGL 258 Mythology in Literature (4)
PHIL 152 Human Values (4)
Capstone Course (4 units)
SOCS 497 Issues in Teaching History-Social Science
(4)
Select one from the following three options (24 units):
History Option
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units)
Historiography (4 units)
HIST 388 Historiography (4)
U.S. History (8 units)
Select one from each group.
Periods in U.S. History
HIST 470 The Colonial Heritage: The United States,
1607-1763 (4)
HIST 471 Era of Revolution: The United States, 1763-
1815 (4)
HIST 472 Democracy, Dissent and Disunion: The
United States, 1815-1877 (4)
HIST 473 The United States, 1877-1918 (4)
HIST 474 The United States, 1918-1952 (4)
HIST 475 The United States, 1952-Present (4)
644 / Social Science
Topics in History
HIST 383 Rise of Urban America (4)
HIST 457A American Intellectual History to the Civil
War (4)
HIST 457B American Intellectual History since the
Civil War (4)
HIST 476 Economic History of the United States (4)
HIST 478 History of United States International
Relations (4)
HIST 479 Constitutional History of the United
States (4)
HIST 481 Special Topics in the U.S. West (4)
HIST 482A American Popular Culture to 1900 (4)
HIST 482B American Popular Culture from 1900 (4)
HIST 485 U.S. Women to 1877 (4)
HIST 486 U.S. Women, 1877 to present (4)
HIST 487 History of U.S. Work and Working
People (4)
HIST 489 Los Angeles (4)
World History (12 units)
Select one course from each area.
Western Civilization and Europe
HIST 421 The Early Middle Ages (4)
HIST 422 The Later Middle Ages (4)
HIST 423 Renaissance and Reformation (4)
HIST 424 Seventeenth Century Europe (4)
HIST 425 Eighteenth Century Europe (4)
HIST 426 French Revolution and Napoleon (4)
HIST 429 Europe: 1914 to Present (4)
HIST 430 Europe: 1815-1914 (4)
Topics in Western History
HIST 311 Classical Civilization and the Modern
World (4)
HIST 380 Ancient and Modern Science (4)
(also listed as CHEM 380N and PHIL 380)
HIST 437 Social History of Europe (4)
HIST 438 Economic History of Europe (4)
HIST 439 Intellectual History of Europe (4)
HIST 443 The British Empire (4)
HIST 447 The Soviet Union (4)
The Non-Western World
Africa
HIST 414A Traditional Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 414B Modern Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
HIST 415 Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
Middle East
HIST 419 Classical Age of Islamic Civilization
600-1258 (4)
HIST 420 Great Medieval Islamic Empires
1258-1798 (4)
HIST 492 Nationalism, Revolution, and War in Middle
East, 1919 to present (4)
Latin America
HIST 461 Latin America: Colonial Period (4)
HIST 462 Latin America: 1810-1914 (4)
HIST 463 Latin America: 1914 to Present (4)
Asia
HIST 494A Traditional China (4)
HIST 494B Modern China (4)
HIST 494C People’s Republic of China (4)
HIST 495A Traditional Japan (4)
HIST 495B Modern Japan (4)
HIST 496 History of Southeast Asia (4)
Political Science Option
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units)
International Relations (4 units)
Select one from the following:
POLS 425 U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World (4)
POLS/ECON 426 International Political Economy (4)
POLS 427 International Relations (4)
American Politics and Institutions (16)
Fundamental Values and Institutions (8 units)
Select two from the following:
POLS 400 Power and Policy in Washington: Congress
and the President (4)
POLS 435 American Political Thought (4)
POLS 440 Judicial Process (4)
Federal Institutions and National Perspectives (4 units)
Select one from the following:
POLS 418 U.S. Political Parties, Campaigns, and
Elections (4)
POLS 441 American Constitution Law: Federalism (4)
POLS 442 American Constitutional Law: Civil
Rights (4)
State and Local Institutions and Current Issues (4 units)
Select one from the following:
POLS 402 Politics of Organized Labor (4)
POLS 404 Urban Government and Politics (4)
POLS 406 Los Angeles City Politics (4)
POLS 408 Political Socialization (4)
POLS 409 Minority Politics in the U.S. (4)
POLS 414 Politics and the Media (4)
POLS 419 Public Opinion and Polling (4)
Economic Systems and Issues (4 units)
Select one from the following:
ECON 350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the
U.S. (4)
ECON/POLS 426 International Political Economy (4)
ECON 440 Urban and Regional Economics (4)
ECON 460 Economics of Developing Countries (4)
ECON 471 American Economic History (4)
ECON 480 Comparative Economic Systems (4)
Geography Option
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units)
Human Geography (12 units)
Select two from the following:
GEOG 341 World Resources (4)
GEOG 377 Urban Issues (4)
GEOG 442 Population Geography (4)
GEOG 467 Transportation Geography (4)
GEOG 475 Settlement (4)
GEOG 476 Urban Geography (4)
U.S. Regional Geography (4 units)
GEOG 421 United States (4)
Social Science / 645
Perspectives (4 units)
Select one from the following:
GEOG 432 Metropolitan Los Angeles (4)
GEOG 446 U.S. Ethnic Communities (4)
GEOG 455 Political Geography (4)
GEOG 495 Senior Thesis (4)
World Geography (8 units)
GEOG 424 South and Southeast Asia (4)
GEOG 425 Japan (4)
GEOG 427 Mexico and Central America (4)
GEOG 428 South America (4)
GEOG 430 China (4)
Economics Option
Upper Division Required Courses (24 units)
Federal Reserve System and the Macroeconomy
(4 units)
ECON 303 Money, Banking and the Economy (4)
Microeconomics Perspectives (4 units)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
Public Economic Issues (8 units)
Select two from the following:
ECON 350 Economics of Poverty and Inequality in the
U.S. (4)
ECON 405 Economics of Regulation and Deregulation
(4)
ECON 430 Labor Economics (4)
ECON 433 Economics of the Public Sector (4)
ECON 440 Urban and Regional Economics (4)
ECON 412 Development of Economic Thought (4) or
ECON 471 American Economic History (4)
Global Economic Issues (8 units)
Select two from the following:
ECON 426 International Political Economy (4)
ECON 460 Economics of Developing Countries (4)
ECON 461 Economics of International Trade (4)
ECON 462 International Monetary Economics (4)
ECON 490 Issues in the Economics of Globalization (4)
The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science has been
approved by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing for the Single Subject credential in Social
Science through Summer Quarter 2005. Students interested in
a Single Subject credential in Social Science should consult
advisers in the Department of History, which administers the
program, and in the Charter College of Education. Refer to the
Charter College of Education section of the Academic
Programs: College-based and University-wide chapter of
this catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
List of Courses (SOCS) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
180 Race and Ethnicity in American Society (4)
An interdisciplinary examination of ethnic and racial groups in
America. GE D
230 The Social Sciences and Poverty Policy (4)
Nature and causes of poverty from the viewpoints of the
various social sciences. Government policies to alleviate
poverty and their evaluation. Effects on, and effects of, the
various social sciences. GE D
Upper Division Courses
497 Issues in Teaching History-Social Science (4)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Explores issues and concepts
involved in teaching History-Social Science in California public
schools.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor;
ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to
prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in
conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings
held regularly.
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Social Work
College of Health and Human Services
SCHOOL OFFICE
ST F816
Phone: (323) 343-4680
Karin Elliott Brown, Director
MSW Admissions Information Line (24 hours): (323) 343-5612
E-mail: [email protected].edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/soc_work/index.htm
The mission of the School of Social Work:
The School of Social Work prepares BASW and MSW students for skilled professional practice in socially, culturally and
economically diverse urban communities. Our strength-based programs educate generalist social workers who are committed to
social and economic justice and are able to facilitate change and growth at all levels of practice.
The School of Social Work offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and the Master of Social Work degree (2 and 3 year
options). Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The Faculty
Professors: Pauline Agbayani, Joanne Altschuler (BPD), E. Frederick Anderson, Karin Elliott Brown (Director), Constance Corley,
Susan Crimmins, Roger Delgado, Alfredo G. González, Rita Ledesma, Siyon Y. Rhee, Valentine Villa, Dale Weaver.
Assistant Professors: Anh-Luu Huynh-Hohnbaum, Victor Manalo.
Emeritus: Shirley Jean Better, Phillip L. Carter, Neil A. Cohen.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work enables students
to explore and develop values, knowledge and generalist skills
essential to the practice of social work in a multiethnic
environment. The goals of the program include: providing
continuing education for persons already employed in the field
of social work or related human services; preparing students
for professional entry-level positions in social work; and
preparing students for further study in graduate schools of
social work or related human services.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Social Work is 180 units, of which 86-87 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Required Advisement
All students in the Social Work major must see an academic
adviser during their first quarter in the program. During this
initial advisement, a summary of the program curriculum and
School of Social work regulations will be reviewed.
All social work students are also required to meet with an
adviser one quarter prior to beginning their fieldwork, to
determine eligibility for field education. Finally, students must
meet with an adviser two quarters before graduation to
complete a graduation check.
Students who earn less than the minimum required grade for
social work courses must meet with an academic adviser from
the School of Social Work to prepare a revised academic plan
to assure satisfactory progress.
School of Social Work Regulations
Students in the Social Work major must earn grades of C or
higher in the following social work courses: SW 370, 372, 301,
474, 475,478, 482. To meet the requirements of continuing
satisfactory performance, students must also receive a passing
grade (credit) for the Field Internship (SW 495) and a grade of
C or better in their Integrative Seminar (SW 496). Students
who are placed on academic probation are not permitted to
enroll in a social work course until an academic adviser from
the School of Social Work approves a revised academic plan.
The plan will provide students with guidelines to support their
academic success.
Students are required to complete a criminal clearance check,
prior to entering a field placement. Some field agencies will not
accept students who cannot pass the criminal background
clearance. Please note that difficulty or the inability to place a
student in a required field practicum may delay or prevent the
completion of the BASW degree.
Sequence Requirements
• The WPE must be passed prior to taking SW 301
• SW 370 is a prerequisite to all required social work
courses except SW 301, SW 391, and SW 476
• Prerequisites to Field Education (SW 495) include:
Passing the WPE; completion of SW 301, SW 370, SW
371A, SW 371B, and SW 372
• SW 372 is a prerequisite to the advanced social work
practice courses (SW 474, SW 475, and SW 482)
• Students must take SW 495 and SW 496 concurrently.
• Field Education (SW 495, SW 496) must be taken in the
last three quarter of the BASW Program
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Requirements for the Major (86–87 units)
The BASW program requires a total of 180 units for the
degree, including 71 units in required courses in social work; 7-
8 units of required courses in related fields; and 8 units of
elective courses in social work and other fields. See the
Undergraduate Study: General information chapter for
details about general education and other requirements that
constitute the units outside the major.
Required Courses in Related Fields (7-8 units)
The following courses must be completed with a grade of C
or higher before any other courses in the major are attempted:
• PSY 150 or SOC 201 or SOC 202
• Elementary Statistics (HHS 400 or EDFN 452, or SOC
210A, or ECON/MATH 109)
Required Upper Division Courses (71 units)
SW 301 Writing for Social Work (4)
SW 370 Field of Social Work (4)
SW 371A Human Behavior and the Social
Environment: Prenatal Through Early
Adolescence (4)
SW 371B Human Behavior and the Social
Environment: Late Adolescence Through Old
Age (4)
SW 372 Social Work Practice I: Communication and
Interviewing Skills (4)
SW 391 Social Work Research Methods (4)
SW 411 Computer Applications in Social Work (4)
SW 461 Social Work Practice in Minority
Communities (4)
SW 463 Women’s Issues in Social Welfare (4)
SW 474 Social Work Practice II: Working with
Individuals and Families (4)
SW 475 Social Work Practice III: Working with
Groups (4)
SW 476 Child Welfare (4)
SW 478 Social Welfare Policy and Social
Services (4)
SW 482 Social Work Practice IV: Community
Organizing (4)
SW 495 Directed Field Experience (4, 4, 4)
SW 496 Integrative Seminar (1, 1, 1)
Electives in Social Work and other fields (8 units)
Select with prior adviser approval.
Free Electives (18-19 units)
Remaining units can be used to take free electives in social
work or any other discipline to meet the required 180 units for
graduation.
Certificate Programs
The Applied Gerontology credit certificate, offered by the
College of Health and Human Services through the Applied
Gerontology Institute, contains course work in social work and
is available to both social work majors and others. The school
also offers course work applicable toward the interdisciplinary
credit certificate in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence
offered by the College of Health and Human Services.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Social Work Degree
The Master of Social Work degree prepares graduate students
for entry into advanced and specialized social work practice
where they will be able to provide effective services to
individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
The MSW program can be completed in a two year sequence
or in a three year sequence.
The foundation year consists of generalist courses. The
advanced year consists of advanced generalist courses and
courses in one of three concentrations.
The Children, Youth, Women and Families concentration
prepares students for practice in settings addressing the needs
of children and their families, and consists of SW551, SW558,
and SW575.
The Aging and Families concentration prepares students for
practice in settings addressing the needs of older adults and
their families and consists of SW552, SW559, and SW576.
The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares students for
practice with children, adults and their families in forensic
settings, and consists of SW556, SW560 and SW577.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply simultaneously to the University and to
the School of Social Work. Admission to the school does not
guarantee admission to the College of Health and Human
Services and/or the University. Admission to the university
does not guarantee admission to the school and/or College. In
addition to an evaluation of the applicant’s potential for
advanced practice in the profession of social work, the
minimum requirements for admission are:
• Acceptable bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university;
• Minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter
units (60 semester units);
• Completion of one course each in human biology,
research and statistics and 8 quarter units (6 semester
units ) of upper division social science courses;
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• Good academic standing at the last college or university
attended; and
• Graduate Record Exam if GPA from last 90 quarter
units (60 semester units) is below 3.25
In addition, the School Admissions Committee is guided by the
following criteria:
• Voluntary and/or paid experience in human services;-
Professional promise, which includes social
consciousness and commitment to the values of the
profession and the specific mission of the program,
personal readiness, motivation, and ability to relate as
an effective helping person to individual, organizational
and societal needs.
Degree Requirements
A total of 90 units are required.
Foundation Year Courses (45 units)
SW 510A Human Behavior and the Social Environment
I (4)
SW 510B Human Behavior and the Social Environment
II (4)
SW 510C Human Behavior and the Social Environment
III (4)
SW 520A Parameters of Practice (4)
SW 520B Micro Practice (4)
SW 530A Social Welfare History and Introduction to
Macro Practice (4)
SW 530B Social Welfare Policy Analysis (4)
SW 530C Community Organizing (4)
SW 540 Social Welfare Research and Statistics (4)
SW 549ABC Field Practicum (3, 3, 3)
Advanced Year Courses (45 units)
SW 550 Advanced Social Welfare Research (3)
SW 551 Advanced Practice I: Children, Youth,
Women and Families (4) or
SW 552 Advanced Practice I: Aging and Families (4)
or
SW 556 Advanced Practice I: Forensic Casework (4)
SW 553 Advanced Practice II: Diversity Perspectives
Over the Life Course (4)
SW 558 Advanced Practice III: Capstone Seminar:
Children, Youth, Women and Families (4) or
SW 559 Advanced Practice III: Capstone Seminar:
Aging and Families (4) or
SW 560 Advanced Practice III: Capstone Seminar:
Forensic Social Work (4)
SW 571 Administration of Social Service Agencies (4)
SW 575 Policy and Services/ Applications: Children,
Youth, Women and Families (4) or
SW 576 Policy and Services/ Application: Aging and
Families (4) or
SW 577 Policy and Services/ Application: Forensic
Social Work (4)
SW 591ABC Field Practicum (4, 4, 4)
SW 599AB Thesis or Research Project I, II (3,3)
Electives (4 units)
With adviser approval, complete 4 units of electives.
List of Courses (SW) - Undergraduate Level
Upper Division Courses
PSY 150 or SOC 201 or 202, normally prerequisite to all upper
division SW courses, may be waived only with instructor consent.
301 Writing for Social Work (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Reasoning and writing
skills for comprehending and communicating information in
social work. Minimum C grade required for passing.
355 Strategies for Preventing and Intervening in Family
Violence and Abuse (4)
(crosslisted as NURS 355)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Major theories used to explain family
violence; emphasis on preventing abuse and intervening with
victims across the age span; social policy and legal issues.
GE Theme B
362 From Institutional Racism to Cultural Competency (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Theoretical and empirical data regarding
institutional racism; increase understanding of diversity and
cultural competency. GE Theme H
370 Field of Social Work (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 150 or SOC 201 or 202 and HHS 400 or
EDFN 452 or SOC 210A or ECON/MATH 109 or an equivalent
elementary statistics course. Overview of social work
profession; including contemporary practices and policies of
social welfare agencies. Minimum C grade required for
passing.
371A Human Behavior and the Social Environment:
Prenatal Through Early Adolescence (4)..............................
Prerequisite: SW 370. Application of social work practice
principles, values, knowledge, and skills in assessment of'
human behavior within context of social environment from birth
to early adolescence.
371 B Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Late
Adolescence Through Old Age (4)
Prerequisite: SW 370. Application of social work practice
principles, values, knowledge, and skills in assessment of
human behavior within context of social environment from late
adolescence through old age.
372 Social Work Practice I: Communication and
Interviewing Skills (4)
Prerequisite: SW 370
. Examines and applies communication
theory and interviewing skills in working with individuals,
families, small groups, and communities. Minimum C grade
required for passing.
391 Social Work Research Methods (4)
Prerequisite: HHS 400 or SOC 210A or EDFN 452 or
ECON/MATH 109. Scientific, analytic approach to knowledge
building and practice in social work; experimental,
quasiexperimental, and single subject research designs;
sampling, survey methods, case studies, exploratory-
descriptive studies, and evaluation research.
400-Level Courses
Some 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the school and approval
of the graduate adviser:
411 Computer Applications in Social Work (4)
Prerequisite: SW 370. Computers in field of social work and
human service programs; includes use of major “applications”
programs that have specific relevance to field of social work.
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450 Crosscultural Practice with Aging Populations (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Ethnic factors in aging;
ethnic specific and comparative analysis of ethnicity as it
influences sociocultural context of older persons, care giving,
and service delivery and utilization.
454 Selected Topics in Social Work (1–6)
Current topics of special interest in social work, as announced
in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
456 Multidisciplinary Teams, Child Maltreatment, and
Family Violence (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 150 or SOC 201. Personal and
professional responsibility in reporting, preventing, and treating
child maltreatment; a multidisciplinary team approach to
problems of child maltreatment and family violence.
461 Social Work Practice in Minority Communities (4)
Prerequisite: SW 370. Social work practice and its
relationship to minority group communities; innovative
methods of delivery of services; casework approaches,
racism, role of social worker.
462 Institutional Racism and Poverty (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 201. Development of institutional racism
and poverty; impact on social policy development and social
service delivery; methods to reduce racism and poverty in
America.
463 Women’s Issues in Social Welfare (4)
Prerequisite: SW 370. Women’s issues within social work
practice areas; analysis of social welfare response to women’s
special concerns; social policy implications for future
directions.
465 Programs and Policies Related to the Elderly (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Policies, programs, and
service delivery systems related to the elderly; descriptive and
normative analysis of social problems related to aging with
emphasis on ethnic minorities.
466 Case Management with Older Adults (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Examination of
frameworks and models lined to quality case management
programs and services, with the underserved, culturally
diverse, frail elderly; case finding, assessment, goal setting to
promote community-based care.
474 Social Work Practice II: Working with Individuals and
Families (4)
Prerequisites: SW370, SW 372. Generalist social work practice
methods: engagement, data collection, assessment,
intervention case management, evaluation and termination.
Covers ethnic sensitive social work practice. Minimum C grade
required for passing.
475 Social Work Practice III: Working with Groups (4)
Prerequisites: SW 370, SW 372. Study of human behavior in
groups; use of groups to accomplish individual, family,
organizational, and/or community goals. Minimum C grade
required for passing.
476 Child Welfare (4)
Services to families, children, and youth; the network of
preventive and supportive services; child neglect and abuse;
children and the legal system; foster care, institutional care,
group homes, and adoptions.
478 Social Welfare Policy and Social Services (4)
Prerequisite: SW 370. Identifying, formulating, implementing,
and evaluating social welfare policy options. Design and
implementation of social service delivery systems. Minimum C
grade required for passing.
480 Social Work in the Criminal Justice System (4)
Development and application of individual, group, social
change methods of social work in criminal justice system.
Focus on methods used with victims and communities as well
as offenders.
482 Social Work Practice IV: Community Organization (4)
Prerequisites: SW 370, SW 372. Applies stages of the
generalist social work method to community organizing,
community analysis, dynamics of social power, and formal
organizations. Minimum C grade required for passing
485 The Homeless in Society (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 201 or 202. The homeless and
homelessness including cultural, health/mental health,
sociopolitical, economic, legal issues, consequences; policy,
programs, service delivery responses and options. Lecture 3
hours, laboratory 3 hours.
486 Probation and Parole (4)
(also listed as SOC 486)
Prerequisite: SOC 480 or 482. History, philosophy, legal
bases, and procedures governing investigation, treatment, and
supervision of adjudged juvenile offenders and adult violators
placed on probation and parole.
490 Latino Mental Health (4)
Prerequisite: SW 474 or other upper division course in mental
health or counseling. Psychosociocultural aspects of mental
health problems and issues within Latino community; factors
affecting mental/emotional well-being, the design and delivery
of culturally based services, and implications for practice and
research. Service in an agency serving Latino clients is
required. This course requires service learning.
495 Directed Field Experience (4)
Prerequisites: SW 301, SW 370, SW 371A, 371 B, SW 372,
Pass WPE and complete criminal clearance. Corequisite: SW
496. Student internship social agency; supervised activities in
application of theory and skills acquired in foundation courses.
Must be repeated to total 12 units. Graded CR/NC. Students
enter fieldwork in fall or winter quarters and must complete
three consecutive quarters. If students receive a "NC" in any
quarter, they may repeat the entire field practicum only once at
another agency.
496 Integrative Seminar (1)
Prerequisites: SW 301, SW 370, SW 37IA, SW 371B, SW 372
Corequisite: SW 495. Examination of the relationship between
social work theory and practice to provide integration of
academic and directed social work field experiences. Must be
repeated consecutively to total of 3 units as a corequisite to
fieldwork (SW495). Minimum C grade required for passing. If a
student is required to repeat the fieldwork, they must repeat
seminar as a corequisite for 3 additional units; however, if
student passes fieldwork but receives less than minimum
grade in seminar, course can be repeated only to 4 total units.
497 Social Work Proseminar (4)
Prerequisite: Sixteen upper division SW units. Comprehensive
survey and analysis of selected areas of social work inquiry as
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated once for
credit.
498 Cooperative Education
This cooperative education course may be repeated up to 16
units.
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499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing, 2.75 overall grade point
average, consent of a faculty sponsor, approval of proposed
project prior to registration, ability to assume responsibility for
independent research and analysis. Regular discussion of
progress with sponsor before presentation of final written
report.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, 2.75 overall grade point
average, consent of a faculty sponsor, approval of proposed
project prior to registration, ability to assume responsibility for
independent research and analysis. Regular discussion of
progress with sponsor before presentation of final written
report.
Graduate Level Courses (SW)
Some 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the school and approval of the
graduate adviser:
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
510A Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Human growth
and development from birth through adolescence including
views based on biological, psychological, cultural,
interpersonal, and social structural assumptions; applications
to social work.
510B Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (4)
Prerequisite: SW 510A. Human growth and development form
middle age through old age and death, including
biopsychosocial, cultural, interpersonal, and structural
assumptions.
510C Human Behavior and the Social Environment III (4)
Prerequisite: SW 510B. Review and critique of theories of
human growth and development from a crosscultural
perspective; emphasis on micro and mezzo theories for
relevance to the biopsychosocial needs and problems of ethnic
minority client systems.
520A Parameters of Practice (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Historical
development and theoretical foundations for generalist social
practice; value base, principles and method for cross-cultural
service delivery.
520B Micro Practice (4)
Prerequisite: SW 520A. Repertoire of practical skills derived
from variety of theoretical frameworks for selective application
for professional social work practice with diverse, micro-level
client systems.
530A Social Welfare History and Introduction to Macro
Practice (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW Program. Social Welfare
policy; examination of history, philosophy, ethics, function and
structure of the social welfare institution and the social work
profession within sociopolitical, economic and cultural
systems.
530B Social Welfare Policy Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: SW 530A. Programs of social insurance and
social assistance, income transfer and income maintenance;
analyses of issues with regard to entitlements, coverage and
eligibility.
530C Community Organizing (4)
Prerequisite: SW 520B. Social work interventions with natural
and formed groups, understanding for community
development, especially in low-income minority communities;
analyses of community organizations and their effect upon
delivery of social services.
540 Social Welfare Research and Statistics (4)
Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program; a course in
statistics. Research designs and methodologies in social work;
problem formulation, sampling techniques, instrument
construction, evaluation research.
549 ABC Field Practicum (3, 3, 3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Supervised field
placement for advanced generalist practice with individuals,
families, groups and communities. Graded CR/NC.
550 Advanced Social Welfare Research (3)
Prerequisite: SW 540. Advanced research designs and
methodologies in social work in preparation for the Master's
Thesis. Research questions and hypotheses, protection of
human subjects, sampling, instrument construction, data
collection and data analysis.
551 Advanced Practice I: Children, Youth, Women and
Families (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of SW 549C. Advanced level of
theory and practice focusing upon prevention, crisis
intervention and short-term treatment with children, youth,
women, and families.
552 Advanced Practice I: Aging and Families (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation Year. Advanced level
of practice addressing theories of aging, health and medical
needs of the elderly; critical care issues affecting this
population.
553 Advanced Practice II: Diversity Perspectives Over the
Life Course (4)
Prerequisite: SW 551. Theory and practice with ethnically,
racially, religiously diverse populations utilizing a multi-
dimensional cross-cultural framework and case materials to
analyze treatment issues and empowerment strategies for
children, youth, women and families.
556 Advanced Practice I: Forensic Casework (4)
Prerequisite: SW 549 and instructor consent. Examination of
theoretical and practice foundations for social casework with
adult/juvenile forensic clients; overview of forensic social work
practice.
558 Advanced Practice III: Capstone Seminar: Children,
Youth, Women and Families (4)
Prerequisite: SW 553. Interventions based on gender, race,
age and class factors in service delivery to children, youth,
women and their families; prevention, funding, grantsmanship
and program evaluations. Special emphasis on disadvantaged
communities.
559 Advanced Practice III: Capstone Seminar: Aging &
Families (4)
Prerequisite: SW 553. Interventions based on gender, race,
age and class factors in service delivery to older adults and
their families; prevention, funding, grantsmanship and program
evaluations. Special emphasis on disadvantaged communities.
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560 Advanced Practice III: Capstone Seminar: Forensic
Social Work. (4)
Prerequisite SW 556. Interventions based on gender, race, age
and class factors in service delivery to clients and their families
involved in the criminal justice system, with special emphasis
on disadvantaged communities.
571 Administration of Social Service Agencies (4)
Prerequisite: SW 530C. Issues in management and
organizational behavior within human service systems;
leadership; decision making; conflict resolution; program and
staff development; fiscal management; working with boards
and volunteers.
575 Policy and Services/Applications: Children, Youth,
Women and Families (4)
Prerequisite: SW 571. Critical analysis of social systems,
policies and programs designed to provide human services to
culturally diverse individuals, families and groups.
576 Policy and Service/Applications: Aging and
Families (4)
Prerequisite: SW 571. Analysis of federal, state and local
policies including Medicare and Medi-Cal; emphasis on
financing and budgeting of program; legal mandate for various
social work interventions.
577 Policy and Services/Applications: Forensic Social
Work. (4)
Prerequisite: SW 571. Critical analysis of current problems and
policies in forensic social work, and community and institutional
issues that impact culturally diverse individuals, families, and
groups involved with the criminal justice system.
581 Poverty and Institutional Racism (2)
Prerequisite: Completion of SW 549C. Historical and
contemporary manifestations of institutional racism in America
and its effects upon the economic status of oppressed
populations.
582 Key Issues in DSM-IV: Focus on Forensic Mental
Health (2)
Prerequisites: 520B and 530C. Issues of assessment,
including mental status and diagnosis, for advanced social
work practice. Emphasis on practice with forensic clients.
583 Immigration, Social Policy and the Social Services (2)
Prerequisite: Completion of SW 549C. Past and current issues
in American immigrant legislation; impact upon the social
services delivery system from perspectives of the social work
practitioner and the recent immigrant.
585 Policy and Practice In Public Child Welfare (2)
Prerequisites: 520E and 530C. Contemporary practice in
California's public child welfare systems in the context of
current policy and administrative issues.
589 Selected Topics in Social Work (1-6)
Current topics of special interest in social work, announced in the
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 4 units.
591ABC Field Practicum (4, 4, 4)
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation year. Advanced case
and group management and community planning
responsibilities in a supervised field setting. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: SW 549 and Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. Repeatable for up to 12 units.
599A Thesis or Research Project I (3)
Prerequisite: SW 540. Formulation and design of a thesis or
research project incorporating quantitative and/or qualitative
data obtained from the field practicum concentration. Graded
CR/NC.
599B Thesis or Research Project II (3)
Prerequisite: SW 599A. Completion of the thesis or research
project focusing upon the presentation of data and the
conclusion, implication, and recommendations for individual,
social or institutional change derived from the findings. Graded
CR/NC.
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Department of
Sociology
College of Natural and Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall C3093
Phone: (323) 343-2200 FAX (323) 343-5155
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/soc
Sociology is the scientific study of social behavior, social institutions, and social structure. It provides a background of
understanding and research skills for students interested in a variety of occupations. The department’s programs prepare students
for advanced professional study in sociology and social work, as well as positions in public and private social service agencies.
Sociology will have a particular appeal to students whose intellectual and career interests are broad and unspecialized.
Sociology majors study various subjects, including: race/ethnic relations, gender issues, interpersonal relationships, religion, law,
health care, child development, aging, urban populations, social inequalities, crime, corrections, occupations, mass communication,
social deviance, politics, social psychology, and classical and contemporary sociological theories. The primary purpose of the
academic program in sociology is to enhance students’ analytical abilities and understanding of social phenomena.
Students pursuing legal, educational, and governmental careers may benefit from sociological perspectives on human relations.
Students who intend to follow careers in management, marketing, human resources, public relations, advertising, journalism,
criminal justice, nursing, and comparable areas may find particular value in combining the study of sociology with their professional
preparation.
Two Bachelor of Arts degree options in Sociology; minors in Sociology, in Law and Society, and in Social Gerontology; and the
Master of Arts degree program are described below.
The Faculty
Professors: Janicemarie Allard, Cristina Bodinger-de Uriarte, Steven L. Gordon (Chair), Terry R. Kandal, Janet Lever, Jon
Snodgrass, Ronald T. Tsukashima.
Associate Professor: Gretchen Peterson.
Assistant Professors: Gabriela Fried Amilivia, Wai Kit Choi, Elaine Draper, Roseann Giarrusso, Hyojoung Kim.
Emeriti: Bernard B. Berk, William D. Darrough, Marion V. Dearman, Lawrence K. Hong, Delos H. Kelly, Esther Penchef, Eleni N.
Pitsiou-Darrough, Paul K. Rowan, Fred J. Shanley, Yehudi Webster, Eui-Young Yu.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Department of Sociology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Sociology with two options: The General Sociology Option
and the Law and Society Option. Also offered are minors in
Sociology, in Law and Society, and in Social Gerontology for
students majoring in other fields.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts in
Sociology is 180 units, of which 66 units are in the major.
Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units
required in all areas of the degree, including GE and free
electives.
Required Advisement
All students desiring to undertake a major or minor in sociology
must confer with a department adviser during their first quarter
in the program. During the first quarter of their junior year,
students must meet again with an adviser to plan the
remainder of their program. Transfer students must see an
adviser in their first quarter of enrollment at Cal State L.A.
Sequence Recommendation
To facilitate scheduling, specific prerequisites have been
omitted from most courses. It is highly recommended,
however, that suggested sequences be observed, since later
coursework will assume familiarity with prior course material.
The following are strongly recommended or required:
Students who transfer without having completed equivalent
courses should include SOC 201 and 210AB among their first
courses at Cal State L.A.
• SOC 390 should be taken soon after 210AB;
• Sociology majors should take SOC 412 before 414; and
• SOC 410 must be taken before 490.
Requirements for the Major (66 units)
Major requirements combine a common set of 26 units of
required coursework and 20 units of upper division electives as
well as 20 additional units for one of two options: The General
Sociology Option or the Law and Society Option.
Required Courses (26 units)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
SOC 210AB Elementary Statistics (3, 3)
SOC 301 Writing for Sociology (4)
SOC 390 Methods of Social Research (4)
SOC 412 Classical Sociological Theory (4)
SOC 414 Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)
Upper Division Electives (20 units)
Select courses in sociology and other fields, in consultation
with adviser; a program may include SOC 398, SOC 498, and
SOC 499, but no more than 8 units of any combination of these
courses normally may be counted toward the major. With prior
approval of adviser, students may select up to 8 units in other
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fields to complete a comprehensive sociological program with
an interdisciplinary emphasis.
Note: SOC 325, SOC 330, and SOC 341 may not be used as
electives in the sociology major program.
Internship
By enrolling in SOC 398 or SOC 498, sociology majors can
earn up to 4 credits per quarter for a maximum of 8 credits in a
directed internship program. Students must arrange a work
agreement with any approved agency. The intern meets with
the department internship coordinator during the quarter and
submits a journal of activities and a short final paper based on
applying concepts studied in upper division Sociology courses
(through prior or concurrent enrollment). See the internship
coordinator for specific prerequisites, list of approved agencies,
workload agreement, and other program details.
Options (20 units)
The following courses in one of two options are required in
addition to the courses described above.
General Sociology Option (20 units)
Upper Division Electives
Select 20 units of upper division courses in sociology in
consultation with adviser.
Law and Society Option (20 units)
The Law and Society Option explores a broad range of critical
social and scientific issues concerning law and legal
institutions from a sociological perspective. It prepares
students for a wide variety of careers and professional
programs and informs them about how social forces influence
the legal system and how the law affects society. It is designed
for students who wish to pursue advanced study in areas such
as sociology, law, graduate law and society programs, public
health, social welfare, education, and business administration;
those who want to do applied research on law-related issues;
and those who wish to gain a sociological understanding of law
and society before seeking careers in health professions,
criminal justice, social work, politics, public policy or policy
analysis, public administration, urban and environmental
planning, counseling, and other service occupations.
Upper Division Required Course (4 units)
SOC 488 Sociology of Law (4)
Upper Division Electives (I6 units)
Select 16 units from these courses. This may include up to 8
units of independent work in law and society (internship or
directed study) or law-related coursework from other
departments with the Law and Society adviser's approval.
SOC 383 Violence in American Society (4)
SOC 426 Deviant Behavior (4)
SOC 433 Bioethics and Sociology (4)
SOC 449 Professionals in Society (4)
SOC 480 Criminology (4)
SOC 481 Policing America (4)
SOC 482 Juvenile Delinquency (4)
SOC 484 Corrections (4)
SOC 485 Conflict and Domestic Violence (4)
SOC 486 Probation and Parole (4)
SOC 487 Environmental Policy, Law, and Society (4)
SOC 489 Sociological Considerations for Jury
Consultants (4)
Field Experience and Independent Study
Opportunities
The directed study course (SOC 499) allows students to
expand on their special interests in law and society. A directed
study is usually in an area that the department's normal course
offerings do not cover. Students meet regularly with their
faculty supervisor and earn 1 to 4 units of credit and up to 8
units if the course is repeated. Individual research projects may
involve library or field research.
Internship Opportunities
Students can earn up to 8 units in a directed internship
program (SOC 398 or 498) by arranging a work agreement
with an approved agency (such as a government agency,
business, or citizen group) and their faculty adviser the quarter
before enrolling in the course.
Honors Program in the Law and Society Option
The Law and Society Option sponsors a senior honors
program for our top undergraduates. During their final
undergraduate year, students enroll in SOC 496, conduct an
independent research project under the supervision of a faculty
member in the Sociology department, and write a senior
honors thesis. Students who complete the honors program
graduate with distinction in the Law and Society Option.
Eligibility criteria are: a Law and Society Option student with
senior class standing, minimum of 3.5 grade point average,
and completion of specific courses required for the major and
Law and Society Option (SOC 201, SOC 488, at least four
upper division courses in the Sociology Major, and at least two
additional upper division courses in the Law and Society
Option). Diplomas and transcripts of honors program
graduates are designated: "Graduated with Departmental
Honors in the Law and Society Option in Sociology."
Minors in Sociology
The Department of Sociology offers minor programs for
students majoring in other fields. The Minor in Sociology
requires 28 units, the Law and Society Minor requires 28 units,
and the Social Gerontology Minor requires 24-28 units.
Minor in Sociology
A Minor in Sociology provides valuable preparation for
students majoring in business, criminal justice, journalism,
recreation, and other fields.
A total of 28 units in required and elective courses comprises
the Minor in Sociology. Students who have an equivalent
research methods course in their major may substitute another
four-unit, 400-level sociology course for the SOC 390
requirement below. A statistics course normally is prerequisite
to SOC 390.
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Lower Division Required Course (4 units)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
SOC 390 Methods of Social Research (4)
SOC 414 Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)
Electives (16 units)
Select additional upper division courses with adviser approval.
SOC 398, 498, and 499 may not be included as electives for
the Minor in Sociology.
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Minor in Law and Society
The Minor in Law and Society is designed for students
majoring in other fields who wish to study how social forces
influence the legal system and how the law affects society from
a sociological perspective. The minor helps prepare students
for a wide variety of law-related careers and professional
programs.
Requirements for the Minor (28 units)
Lower Division Required Course (4 units)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
Upper Division Required Course (4 units)
SOC 488 Sociology of Law (4)
Core Elective (4 units)
Select one course from the following:
CRIM 126 Concepts of Criminal Law (4)
CRIM 203 Judicial Organization (4)
PHIL 490 Philosophy of Law (4)
POLS 441 American Constitutional Law: Federalism (4)
POLS 442 American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights (4)
POLS 443 American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
(4)
Electives (16 units)
Select 16 units from the following courses. These electives
may include up to 8 units of independent work in Law and
Society (internship or directed study) with the Law and Society
adviser's approval. Law-related coursework from other
departments requires adviser approval.
SOC 383 Violence in American Society (4)
SOC 426 Deviant Behavior (4)
SOC 433 Bioethics and Sociology (4)
SOC 449 Professionals in Society (4)
SOC 480 Criminology (4)
SOC 481 Policing America (4)
SOC 482 Juvenile Delinquency (4)
SOC 484 Corrections (4)
SOC 485 Conflict and Domestic Violence (4)
SOC 486 Probation and Parole (4)
SOC 487 Environmental Policy, Law, and Society (4)
SOC 489 Sociological Considerations for Jury
Consultants (4)
CRIM 308 White Collar Crime (4)
CRIM 370 Women and Crime (4)
POLS 446 Comparative Legal Systems (4)
Field Experience and Independent Study
Opportunities
Directed study (SOC 499) allows students to expand on their
special interests in law and society. A directed study is usually
in an area that the department's normal course offerings do not
cover. Students meet regularly with their faculty supervisor and
earn 1 to 4 units of credit and up to 8 units if the course is
repeated. Individual research projects may involve library or
field research.
Internship Opportunities
Students can earn up to 8 units in a directed internship
program (SOC 398 or 498) by arranging a work agreement
with an approved agency (such as a government agency,
business, or citizen group) and their faculty advisor the quarter
before enrolling in the course.
Minor in Social Gerontology
The Minor in Social Gerontology is designed to prepare
individuals for occupations related to the needs and activities
of older persons, and for advanced research in the field of
aging. The minor requires completion of 24–28 units.
Requirements for the Minor (24–28 units)
Lower Division Required Course (4 units)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)
SOC 323 Socialization: Maturity and Aging (4)
SOC 450 Sociology of Aging (4)
Electives (12-16 units)
Select up to 8 units from each group, with adviser approval:
Group I
SOC 300 Cultural Emotions (4)
SOC 390 Methods of Social Research (4)
SOC 425 Medical Sociology (4)
SOC 427 Society and Mental Illness (4)
SOC 452 Life Span Transitions: The Retirement
Years (4)
SOC 453 Social Aspects of Death and
Bereavement (4)
SOC 485 Conflict and Domestic Violence (4)
*SOC 497 Sociology Proseminar (4)
*Only When Topical Area is Gerontology.
Group II
SW 450 Crosscultural Practice with Aging
Populations (4)
SW 461 Social Work Practice in Minority
Communities (4)
SW 465 Programs and Policies Related to the
Elderly (4)
SW 482 Community Organization (4)
SW 478 Social Welfare Policy and Social
Services (4)
PSY 462 Psychology of Human Development:
Maturity and Aging (4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts degree in Sociology provides advanced
study in sociological theory and methods of research with a
variety of subject matter emphases that students plan with a
graduate adviser. The program prepares students for doctoral
studies, teaching at the secondary or community college level,
or working in a professional capacity in government agencies
or private organizations. Two options are offered. Option A
requires a thesis and Option B requires a comprehensive
examination.
Admission to the Program
Prerequisites to admission are 36 undergraduate units in
sociology. These must include SOC 201, 210AB, 390, 412,
414, and other courses as necessary. Satisfactory equivalents
will be determined by a graduate adviser in sociology.
Applicants must have achieved a grade point average of 2.75
or above in the last 90 quarter units and a grade point average
of 2.75 or above for all prerequisite courses, in addition to
meeting university requirements for admission to graduate
study.
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Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (12–28 units)
SOC 410* Advanced Statistics (4)
SOC 490* Quantitative Research Methods in
Sociology (4)
SOC 491* Qualitative Research Methods in
Sociology (4)
SOC 497* Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Study,
the Discipline, and the Profession (4)
*(If not taken in undergraduate standing)
SOC 512 Seminar: History of Sociological Theory (4)
SOC 514 Seminar: Contemporary Sociological
Theory (4)
SOC 590 Seminar: Sociological Research (4)
Electives (17–33 units)
These must include 8 units of 500-level SOC seminars for
students who elect Option A and 11 units for students who
elect Option B.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 6 units)
Students elect Option A or Option B.
Option A: Thesis (6 units)
SOC 599 Thesis (6)
Oral defense of the thesis is required.
Option B: Comprehensive Examination (0 units)
SOC 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
The comprehensive examination (SOC 596) is a written
examination in three fields of concentration: theory, methods,
and one other field selected by the candidate and approved by
the adviser. Students should expect to take the
comprehensive examination the quarter they complete all
coursework on their program and must comply with college
and department requirements. Students are allowed a
maximum of two attempts to complete the comprehensive
examination successfully.
List of Courses (SOC) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Courses
101 Social Problems (4)
Methods that social institutions and interest groups use to
define “social problems,” including poverty, substance abuse,
delinquency, racism, sexism, crises in education and health
care, and urban/environmental issues; policy implications.
120 Intimate Relationships in Our Diverse Society (4)
(also listed as CHDV 120)
Principles of interaction in intimate relationships in our diverse
society. Understanding/valuing diversity and similarity (gender,
ethnicity, class, etc.) in achieving intimacy. Developing
knowledge/skills for dealing with relationship issues. GE E
201 Principles of Sociology (4)
Social institutions and group behavior; social order and
change. Issues include hegemony, pluralism, distribution of
privilege and power, sources of cooperation and conflict,
deviance and social control. CAN SOC 2 GE D
202 Society and Individual Development (4)
Service Learning Course. Some sections to be offered online
with required community service.
Social, psychological, and physiological processes affecting
individual development throughout the life span. Identity
issues, family, socialization, and social institutions, as
interconnected with gender, age, ethnicity/race, economics,
and diverse populations. GE E
209 Microcomputer Applications in Sociology (4)
Use of microcomputers in sociology. Use of word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and other software in preparing
reports, charts, graphs, mass mailing, data processing, and
managing information.
210AB Elementary Statistics (3, 3)
Recommended prerequisite: Basic college mathematics
course. Basic social statistics, covering descriptive statistics,
tables, charts, summary measures, regression and correlation,
and statistical inference, sampling, predictive models, analysis
of variance, non parametric and parametric tests, and simple
multivariate analysis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
263 Asian-American Experience (4)
Comparative experiences of the Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Filipino, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian refugee, and other
Asian groups in the United States. Immigration, adaptation,
discrimination, identity, alienation, stratification, and other
contemporary issues. GE D
Upper Division Courses
SOC 201 normally is prerequisite to all upper division courses
in sociology and may be waived only with instructor consent.
300 Cultural Emotions (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Human emotions as organized within
social relationships and institutions of family, religion,
education, government, and economy; cultural norms and
vocabulary; ethnic, sex, and social class diversity in feeling and
expression. GE Theme E
301 Writing for Sociology (4)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102*, satisfactory completion of
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
Reasoning and writing skills for comprehending and
communicating information in sociology.
*Students subject to catalogs earlier than 1993-95 satisfy this
prerequisite with ENGL 101 or 190.
322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence (4)
Social-psychological approaches to socialization, from early
childhood to adolescence. Emphasis on basic issues of social
control and change. Topics are correlated with the California
standards for the Multiple Subject Credential.
323 Socialization: Maturity and Aging (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Social-psychological approaches to
socialization, comparing stages of development during
adulthood and aging; emphasis on changes in family
relationships, work, retirement; issues of social control and
change; ethnic and cross-cultural comparisons. GE Theme F
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325 Social Issues in Wellness (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division GE Block D
requirement before enrollment. Changing social definitions of
wellness; social expectations; role of society and culture in
wellness-related decision making. No credit toward sociology
majors and minors.
330 Social Issues in the Urban Setting (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Social issues in urban setting; ethnic,
cultural, and class diversity; cross-cultural comparisons;
population and environmental concerns; and social planning.
GE Theme D
331 The Dynamics of Poverty (4)
Service Learning Course
Some sections to be offered online with required community
service. Extent and characteristics of poverty in the United
States. Analysis of the social construction of poverty, including
theoretical background and myths. Socio-structural responses,
change models, and community action are discussed.
This course requires service learning. Student placements
arranged through EPIC with community agencies are part of
the course requirements.
341 Sociology of Gender Roles (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Examination of: research on changing
roles of men and women across social institutions; social
movements for equality; theories of gender role differentiation;
historical, cross-cultural, and racial/ethnic/class variations.
GE Theme C
348 Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Examination of social class, sex/gender,
and ethnicity/race as bases of inequality and the processes by
which inequalities are maintained or reproduced. Some course
sections may require service learning. GE Theme H
383 Violence in American Society (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block D. Forms of violence in American society
(e.g., criminal, domestic, revolutionary, official, sexual)
examined through a critical review of social scientific literature;
assessment of causes, consequences, and possibilities for
control. GE Theme B
390 Methods of Social Research (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 210AB. Application of scientific method to
sociological data; research design, data collection, elementary
analysis procedures; survey and experimental designs,
measurement, scale, and index construction; and prediction
models. With instructor consent, one unit of SOC 499 may be
taken concurrently.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4) (see UNIV 398)
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements subject to limits established by the department and
approval of the graduate adviser.
410 Advanced Statistics (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 210AB. Specialized treatment of
probability and sampling, prediction and correlation, analysis of
variance and covariance, experimental design and probability
model construction. Recommended for Sociology majors
planning graduate study.
412 Classical Sociological Theory (4)
Historical development of sociological theory with special
reference to its European origins; e.g., Comte, Saint-Simon,
Marx, Spencer, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber.
414 Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)
Functionalism, conflict sociology, interactionism, critical-radical
sociologies, systems analysis, and phenomenological
perspective.
415 Political Sociology (4)
Prerequisite: POLS 150 or SOC 201. Social factors
underlying democracy and totalitarianism, social movements
and revolutions, conflict and conflict resolution, voting
behavior, and political socialization.
416 Feminist Theories and Contemporary Society (4)
(also listed as WOMN 416)
Examination of the various feminist theories, all of which focus
on some aspect of gender inequality. Implications of each
theory and it’s applications to contemporary society are also
discussed.
418 Crowd Behavior and Social Movements (4)
Analysis of crowd types, formation, and dynamics, including
mobs, riots, panics, mass hysteria, rumors, fads, and fashion.
Development, tactics, ideologies, and effects of social
movements, cults, and rebellions.
420 Small Groups (4)
Small group processes in industry, the family, schools, peer
and colleague groups; reference-group behavior, relation to
larger social systems, group structure and communication;
development of research techniques.
421 Social Sources of Human Sexuality (4)
Effects of social environment on emergence, justification, and
maintenance of sexual attitudes and behavior; social factors
influencing sexual behavior; changing sociosexual mores and
behavioral patterns, and emerging sexual life styles.
422 Social Psychology (4)
Inquiry into social-psychological dimensions of group behavior,
emphasizing interactive processes involved in communication,
group behavior, perception, attitude formation, motivation,
socialization, and evolvement of self-concept.
423 Political Sociology of Globalization and Resistance (4)
(also listed as POLS 423)
Political and sociological analysis of globalization as a
contested process; emergence of global societies and
movements; social forces advancing global neo-liberalism;
resistance by workers', indigenous, women's, and
environmental transnational movements.
424 Mass Communications and Public Opinion (4)
Sociological analysis of print and electronic mass media of
communications; examination of their functions, sociocultural
evolution, organizational/occupational bases, cultural content,
audiences; consideration of individual, collective effects on
public opinion.
425 Medical Sociology (4)
Role of the hospital and socialization process on professional
development of personnel in the healing professions; social
epidemiology of physical and mental disorders.
426 Deviant Behavior (4)
Basic theoretical orientations to social and personal
disorganization resulting from role conflict, social conflict,
normlessness, or alienation; individual and social deviance
related to group processes and structures.
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427 Society and Mental Illness (4)
Lay and professional ideas about mental illness in historical
and cross-cultural perspective; organizational treatment of the
mentally ill; identity, stigma, and adaptations.
428 Self and Identity (4)
The development and maintenance of the sense of self or
identity among children and adults, particularly emphasizing
how understanding theories of the self contributes to
community service. Service learning required.
430 Urban Sociology (4)
Urban community and urbanization as contemporary social
process; consideration of urban areas, institutions, values, and
problems; social and demographic characteristics, urban and
suburban change and planning.
432 Science, Technology, and Social Character (4)
Effects of scientific and technological development upon social
life and culture, especially family, work and leisure, modes of
thinking and feeling. Differences among social classes, ethnic
groups, women and men.
433 Bioethics and Sociology (4)
Sociological analysis of ethical and legal issues concerning
health, including dilemmas in health care delivery,
reproduction, the beginning and end of life, institutional ethics
committees, genetic testing, and new medical technologies.
434 Social Aspects of Population Trends (4)
Population facts, changes, problems, and policies; population
dynamics, especially births, deaths, and migration; national
action programs; world coverage, with emphasis on the U.S.
435 Asian Societies (4)
Comparative analysis and exploration of transformations in
Asian societies, through historical and contemporary
examination of institutions, education, development,
urbanization, and deviance/crime.
440 Marriage and the Family (4)
The family as a social institution; historical and cross-cultural
perspectives, social change as it affects marriage and family
life. Analysis of American courtship and marriage patterns,
psychodynamics of family life.
441 Theory and Research on Sex Roles (4)
Advanced sociological analysis of sex role differences;
implications of differential socialization of sexes; access to
educational and occupational opportunities; differences in legal
status; movements for equality.
442 Social Change (4)
Classical and contemporary theories of sources and
consequences of social change; revolutions and alternative
routes to modern world; issues in historical sociology; change
and social contexts of creative achievements in arts and
sciences.
443 Diversity in Alternative Families (4)
Cross-cultural examination of family diversity: Inter-
racial/ethnic relationships; minority and low-income single-
parent households; same-sex and step-families;
international/ethnic adoption; socio-legal implications of
reproductive technologies.
444 Sociology of Popular Culture (4)
Art, film, literature, music, and television are examined in terms
of social roles, social processes, context, and the construction
of meaning. Popular culture is studied as reflecting, reinforcing,
or challenging norms.
445 Sociology of Religion (4)
Social bases of religion, religious institutions, and their modern
organizational life; comparative analysis and theories of
religious behavior; religious institutions, their representatives,
religious conflict, and public law.
446 Sociology of Business Organizations (4)
The sociological understanding of control in different technical,
structural, and commercial settings. Corporate culture, work
subcultures, role constructions, and network processes are
emphasized. Case studies are used.
447 Work and the Workplace (4)
Analysis of the social world of work: occupational trends and
mobility, education and skills, meaningful work, alienation and
stress, inequality and discrimination, globalization; study of
selected occupations, professions, and workplaces.
448 Social Class and Inequality (4)
Examination of sociological theory and research bearing on
social stratification; social differentiation: class position, class
interests, correlates of social class; trends in occupational
mobility; comparison of stratification systems.
449 Professionals in Society (4)
Lawyers, doctors, and other professionals and their
relationships with clients, managers, and unions; professional
ethics, white-collar crime, and whistle blowing; stratification by
class, race, and gender; technology and professional control.
450 Sociology of Aging (4)
Aging as a social process; emphasis on sociological theories of
aging and social problems of the aged; nature of aging
process, work, retirement, family relationships, housing,
income maintenance; societal response to aged.
452 Life Span Transitions: The Retirement Years (4)
Critical evaluation of issues involved in planning for retirement;
changing place of work and retirement in value system;
anticipatory behavior, patterns and modes of adjustment,
maladjustment; proposals and issues.
453 Social Aspects of Death and Bereavement (4)
Concepts and theories of dying; meaning of death and its
implications for dying persons, survivors, and professionals
who attend them.
454 Selected Topics in Sociology (1–6)
Current topics of special interest in sociology, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.
460 Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
Structure and change of minorities in society; theories and
research: historical, contemporary, and comparative;
processes of adjustment: patterns of immigration, prejudice,
discrimination, assimilation, pluralism, conflict, and social
movements.
480 Criminology (4)
Criminal law, crime, and deviance. Social and psychological
factors in criminal behavior, criminal law, and criminal justice;
prevention and control; trends in theory and correctional
procedures.
481 Policing America (4)
Social role of American police. Historical, political, and social
contexts of policing. Selected issues; the controversial police
mandate, use-of-force/accountability, community policing, the
future of policing in America.
482 Juvenile Delinquency (4)
Extent and distribution of delinquency, with emphasis on the
local area; meaning, implications, and treatment of delinquent
behavior; personal and environmental conditioning factors;
delinquency and the rights of children.
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484 Corrections (4)
Survey of procedures used in processing the offender, from
arrest, through trial, to prison and probation; contemporary
theories of criminality and rehabilitation applied to the social
evaluation of these procedures.
485 Conflict and Domestic Violence (4)
Sociological aspects of domestic violence in families (e.g.,
child, spouse, and elder abuse) examined in relation to ethnic,
social, cultural, historical, economic, and political factors that
affect individual behavior.
486 Probation and Parole (4)
(also listed as SW 486)
Prerequisite: SOC 480 or 482. History, philosophy, legal
bases, and procedures governing investigation, treatment, and
supervision of adjudged juvenile offenders and adult violators
placed on probation and parole.
487 Environmental Policy, Law, and Society (4)
Sociological aspects of environmental policy and law;
relationship between societies and environmental problems
regarding air and water quality, endangered species, toxic
chemicals, energy, and natural resources; policy tools and
analysis.
488 Sociology of Law (4)
Sociological perspectives on the relationship between law,
culture, politics, the economy, and community; creation of law
and its impact on class, race, and gender relationships; impact
of globalization on law.
489 Sociological Considerations for Jury Consultants (4)
Social determinants of juror decision-making; social influences
on jurors’ responses to communications during trial; optimum
presentation of witnesses and evidence; using juror
questionnaires, focus groups, and mock juries.
490 Quantitative Research Methods in Sociology (4)
Prerequisites: SOC 390, 410. SOC 410 must have been
completed with a grade of B or above prior to taking this class.
Advanced research techniques in sociology, including design
of experiments, sample surveys, and panel studies; scaling;
multivariate and computer data analysis procedures. Individual
projects; laboratory.
491 Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 390. Qualitative research techniques in
sociological research: research in field settings, problems of
participant observation and interviewing, document analysis,
typology construction, qualitative data interpretation and
presentation.
496 Law and Society Honors Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing and admission to Law and
Society Option Honors Program. Independent sociological
research in law and society; regular consultations with faculty
research adviser and written thesis required. Graded CR/NC.
May be repeated once for credit.
497 Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies, the
Discipline, and the Profession (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to MA program or consent of
instructor. Must be completed with a grade of B or above prior
to taking SOC 512 and SOC 514. Survey of institutional history
of sociology; current state of the field; careers, professional
associations; competing conceptions of sociology.
498 Cooperative Education (1-4) (see UNIV 498)
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Senior standing, 2.75 overall grade point
average, consent of a faculty sponsor, approval of proposed
project prior to registration, and ability to assume responsibility
for independent research and analysis. Regular discussion of
progress with sponsor before presentation of final written
report. May be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (SOC)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission for all 500-level courses.
512 Seminar: History of Sociological Theory (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of SOC 497 with a grade of B or
above. Historical dimensions, European and American, of
development of systematic sociological theory and method;
continuity and critique of major contributions to theories of
society and the social processes.
514 Seminar: Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of SOC 497 with a grade of B or
above. Exploration and critique of problems, methods, and
theories characteristic of contemporary sociological inquiry;
their relationship and contribution to advancement of
sociological theory and application to selected social problems.
521 Seminar: Sociology of Knowledge (4)
Relationships of scientific, artistic, legal, and intellectual
activities to social structure, institutions, and historical change.
522 Seminar: Social Psychology (4)
Analysis and critique of current approaches and investigations
of the social processes that bind individuals and groups.
526 Seminar: Sociology of Deviant Behavior (4)
Prerequisites: SOC 426, instructor consent. Analysis of major
theoretical approaches and empirical studies in deviance;
selected topics and current issues in study of social deviance.
530 Seminar: Urban Social Systems (4)
(also listed as GEOG 530)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Growth and nature of urban
social systems in selected cities and metropolitan areas,
theories of urban structure and problems, improving quality of
urban life, comparisons of cities in various countries.
534 Seminar: Population (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 434. Problems of population growth; social
and psychological factors in population dynamics; population
planning and policy.
540 Seminar: Marriage and the Family (4)
Advanced study of sociopsychodynamics of marriage and the
family; emphasis on recent research on family change, parent-
child relationships, and family instability; successful family life.
541 Seminar: Gender and Labor (4)
Advanced study of the sources and consequences of gender
differentiation and inequality. Particular attention paid to
occupations, earnings, household work, interactions between
gender and race, and feminist perspectives.
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544 Seminar: Social Organization, Institutions, and
Change (4)
Selected macrosocial structures and their related processes
and functions: total societies, institutions, complex
organizations; the influence of class, ethnonational groups, and
gender on them; social change. Emphasis varies.
560 Seminar: Racial and Ethnic Minorities (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 460 recommended. Examination in depth
of critical problems and trends affecting American minority
groups; emphasis on analysis of change in strategies, tactics,
ideologies, theories, and consequences of minority group
relations.
580 Seminar: Criminology (4)
Prerequisite: SOC 480. Advanced study of criminal behavior,
social deviance, and social structure; comparative studies of
contemporary criminality, criminal justice, and criminal codes;
legal, medical, and psychiatric interpretation of criminal
behavior.
584 Seminar: Corrections (4)
Advanced study of sociological aspects of treatment of
offender from arrest to release process; discussion of cross-
cultural practices and current theories.
590 Seminar: Sociological Research (4)
Prerequisite: Both SOC 490 and SOC 491 must have been
completed with a grade of B or above prior to taking this class.
Advanced study in behavioral research methodology;
qualitative methods; survey design; experimental design,
analysis; problems of interpretation; scaling techniques,
models, simulation, computer data analysis; supervised
application of methods.
591 Sociology Methods Application (1)
Prerequisites: SOC 590, 410, and SOC 490 or 491, with
grades of B or better. Focused faculty and peer input on
methodological issues related to preparation either for the
thesis or comprehensive examination. May be repeated to a
maximum of 2 units. Graded CR/NC.
592 Content Analysis (1)
Prerequisite: SOC 490 or 491 with grade of B or better.
Focused instruction from design through analysis. Students
complete individually designed projects based on any
appropriate content-analysis medium (historical or
contemporary documents, speeches/narratives, arts, media,
cyberspace, etc.). ABC/NC.
593 Teaching Sociology at the College Level (4)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy with a graduate
program GPA of 3.0 or above. May be taken alone or
concurrently with SOC 594. Higher educational pedagogy
training in sociology instruction. Includes: lecture; group
discussion; multi-modal teaching and learning styles; creating
syllabi, lessons, class materials, and exams; grading practices;
course and student outcomes assessment. ABC/NC.
594 Teaching Sociology Internship (3)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy with a graduate
program GPA of 3.0 or above. May be taken alone or
concurrently with SOC 593. This is a classroom-based
internship. Mentor professor determines internship role
(running discussion groups, guest lecturing). Non-traditional
grading system. CR/NC.
595 Critical Issues and Problems in Sociology (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Critical areas of social inquiry
and special problems of sociology as a social science and as a
profession. Content varies; see Schedule of Classes for
specific topic. May be repeated once for credit.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Master’s) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–3)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor. Proposed study
must be approved prior to registration. Directed empirical
research on a problem in sociology from conception through
design; data gathering, analysis, and final written report. May
be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor. Proposed study
must be approved prior to registration. Directed reading and
critical analysis of a problem in sociology; written reports and
conferences. May be repeated for credit.
599 Thesis (1–3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, department approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must
be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
Special Education and Counseling /665
Division of
Special Education and Counseling
Charter College of Education
Randy V. Campbell, Chair
King Hall C1064
Phone: (323) 343-4400
E-mail : [email protected]
(Vacant), Associate Chair
Website: www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/index_edsp.htm
Program Advisement:
The Charter College of Education’s Division of Special Education and Counseling offers program advisement for the Level I and
Level II credential programs in special education approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and master’s
degrees in Special Education as well as the Ph.D. program in Special Education offered jointly with the University of California at
Los Angeles (UCLA). The division also offers program advisement for the undergraduate B.S. degree in Rehabilitation Services, the
Master’s degree in Counseling, and for advanced credential programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing. These programs are described in this section. Other general information about credentials and degree programs can
be found in the Undergraduate Study and Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study sections of this catalog.
Courses offered in:
• Counseling (COUN)
• Higher Education (EDHI)
• Special Education (EDSP)
Credentials Offered:
Educational Specialist in Special Education (The Educational Specialist Internship credential may be obtained in an undergraduate
blended program. The Level I credential preparation may begin in undergraduate status. The Level II can be obtained in post
baccalaureate status), Early Childhood Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Physical and
Health Impairments, Visual Impairment and Blindness; and. Clinical Rehabilitative Services: Orientation and Mobility for Blind and
Visually Impaired. Credentials also offered in Pupil Personnel Services with Advanced Specializations in School Counseling and
Child Welfare and Attendance Services, including internship; School Psychology and Child Welfare and Attendance Services; and
School Psychology, including internship.
Degrees Offered:
M.A. degree in Special Education with Options in: Autism, Early Childhood Special Education, Facilitating Behavior Change, Gifted
Education, Inclusion Facilitator, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education,
Physical and Health Impairments, Transition Studies, Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation and Mobility, and Visual
Impairment and Blindness: Teacher Education. Ph.D. in Special Education (offered jointly with UCLA). Degrees also offered for
the B.S. in Rehabilitation Services and the M.S. in Counseling with Options in Applied Behavior Analysis, School Counseling
Leadership; Marriage, Family and Child Counseling; and, School Psychology, and Rehabilitation Counseling. A Minor in
Rehabilitation Services is also offered.
Certificates Offered:
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational Settings, Autism, Career Counseling, Early Childhood Special Education, Transition
Studies
The Faculty
Professors: Sherwood Best, Martin G. Brodwin, Randy V. Campbell (Chair), Mary A. Falvey, Diane Fazzi, Diane Haager, George
K. Hong, Nancy Hunt, Christina H. Kimm, M. Diane Klein, Pauline Mercado, Kathryn C. Reilly, Marcel Soriano, Andrea G. Zetlin.
Associate Professors: Michael J. Carter, Margaret D. Clark, Margaret Garcia, Anthony Ross, Lois Weinberg.
Assistant Professors: Sheri Atwater, Cheryl Kamei Hannan, Ryan Kettler, Elaine Macleod, Holly Menzies, Sungho Park, Heidi
Paul, Elizabeth Purluss, Jennifer Symon, Mchelle Wallace.
Emeriti: Isaac Berman, Gary Best, V. Patricia Beyer, David Bilovski, Philip C. Chinn, Barbara J. Clark, John A. Dahl, Shirley D.
Davis, Robert A. Eisenberg, Robert G. Hadley, Edmond C. Hallberg, Raymond E. Hillis, Colleen B. Jamison, Jean Utley Lehman,
Jasper Little, Judith S. Margolis, C. Lamar Mayer, G. Roy Mayer, Fred G. Rhodes, J. Leonard Steinberg, Joseph Stubbins, Rose-
Marie Swallow, Hershel Swinger, F. Annette Tessier, Alice V. Watkins.
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Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Rehabilitation Services
The Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services
specializes in preparing students to work in a variety of
occupational settings. In these settings, they will advance the
independence, integration, and full participation of individuals
with rehabilitation needs in the workforce and the community.
The total number of units for the Bachelor of Science degree
in Rehabilitation Services is 186 units, of which 93-103 units
are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Advisement
Rehabilitation Services majors must select their adviser by
the end of the first quarter of their junior year to draw up an
official degree program.
Requirements for the Major (93-103 units)
The degree requires a total of 186 units of which 93-103 are
in the major. The major includes 14 lower division and 63-64
upper division required units plus 16–25 units of electives.
See the Undergraduate Study: General Information
chapter for information about General Education and other
requirements concerning the units outside the major.
Lower Division Required Courses (14 units)
COUN 200AB Introduction to Rehabilitation Services (3,3)
PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4)
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4)
Upper Division Required Courses (63-64 units)
COUN 400AB Lifespan Human Development (4,4)
COUN 406 Behavioral Counseling and
Self-Management (4)
COUN 428 Measurement Issues in Counseling (4)
COUN 442 Medical Factors in Rehabilitation (3)
COUN 445 Developmental Self-Exploration (2)
COUN 448 Career Counseling for Adults (4)
COUN 449 Job Development and Work Evaluation (4)
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3)
COUN 494 Seminar: Rehabilitation Services (3, 3)
COUN 495 Field Work in Rehabilitation S
ervices (3,3,3)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4) or
PSY 302 Statistical Methods in Psychology (5)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
SOC 301 Writing for Sociology (4)
Electives in Related Fields (16–25 units):
Select upper division courses as electives from the following
departments: COUN, EDSP, HS, PSY, SOC, and SW, with
adviser approval.
Minor in Rehabilitation Services
The minor in Rehabilitation Services is designed to provide
valuable preparation for students majoring in psychology,
sociology, social work, criminal justice, and other fields for
occupations related to the needs and activities of people with
disabilities.
A total of 23-24 units in required and elective courses
comprise the minor in Rehabilitation Services.
Requirements for the Minor (23-24 units)
Lower Division Required Course (6 units)
COUN 200AB Introduction to Rehabilitation Services (3,3)
Upper Division Required Courses (14 units)
COUN 442 Medical Factors in Rehabilitation (3)
COUN 448 Career Counseling for Adults (4)
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Elective (3-4 units)
Select any 3-4 units from the following courses:
COMD 170 Introduction to Communication Disorders
(4)
COUN 403/ The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child
Maltreatment and Family Violence (4)
PSY 403
COUN 406 Behavioral Counseling and Self
Management (4)
COUN 449 Job Development and Work Evaluation (4)
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in
Contemporary Society (3)
and
COUN 499/ Undergraduate Directed Study (1)
EDSP 499
YAA 490 Volunteer Management and Fund-Raising
(4)
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in
Special Education
The Master of Arts degree in Special Education provides
administrators, teachers, and therapists with advanced
preparation for work with exceptional learners. Master’s
degree candidates must incorporate the specialist credential
requirements in their area of specialization as a part of their
program. (This requirement may be waived for personnel such
as nurses, occupational or physical therapists, or orientation
and mobility specialists.) The master’s degree programs
include a choice among 13 options.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate
study, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point average in their
last 90 quarter units attempted, must have completed (or
complete concurrently) requirements for a California credential
in Special Education (except in selected areas), must complete
all division application procedures, and must obtain approval
from the division. A number of scholarships and traineeships
are available to qualified students. Interested students should
contact the division office.
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Advisement
Students should seek advisement for all Special Education
credential and graduate programs in the Division of Special
Education and Counseling.
Credential candidates must attend a group advisement session
(offered at approximately two-week intervals) prior to
admission.
Requirements for the Degree
(45 units minimum)
A minimum of 45 units is required, with at least one-half (23
units) in 500-level courses (At least 26 Units of 500-level
courses for Autism Option). The candidate must maintain a
minimum 3.0 (B) grade point average, with no grade lower than
C. The program has four components: (1) Credential
requirements; (2) M.A. Core; (3) required specialization
courses and electives that are approved by the adviser; and (4)
the comprehensive examination or thesis/project requirement.
Students may pursue the thesis or project option only when
they meet specified division and college criteria. See
Restriction on Credit Earned in Variable Unit Courses in the
Charter College of Education section of the Academic
Programs: College-based and University-wide chapter.
Required Core for all M.A. Options (12 units)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDSP 500 Research Methods in Special Education (4)
EDSP 501 Problems and Practices in Special Education
(4) or
EDSP 511 Seminar: Issues and Strategies for
Multicultural Special Education Students (4)
Comprehensive Examination/Thesis/Project (0-7
units)
EDSP 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
EDSP 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDSP 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDSP 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination
(EDSP 596) the quarter after they complete all coursework on
their program and must comply with college and division
requirements. Students in Autism and Facilitating Behavior
Change Options must elect the Thesis/Project (7 units).
Options
Select one option from the following, with adviser consultation
and approval. Special education credential and related
courses may be included as approved by the faculty adviser.
Autism
Prerequisites (4 units)
EDSP 551 Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities (4)
Master’s Core Courses (8 units)
EDSP 500 Research Methods in Special Education (4)
EDSP 501 Problems and Practices in Special Education
(4) or
EDSP 511 Seminar: Issues and Strategies for
Multicultural Special Education Courses (4)
Required Courses (34 units)
COUN 501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home and
Agency Settings (4)
COUN 502 Advanced Behavioral Contingency
Management In Schools (4)
COUN 504 Advanced Topical Study in Application of
Behavioral Analysis in Education (4)
COUN 592 Behavior Interventions for Severe Behavior
Problems (3)
EDSP 503 Fieldwork in Special Education (3)
EDSP 551 Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities (4)
EDSP 554 Educating Individuals with
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (4)
EDSP 586 Educating Students with Autism (4)
EDSP 587 Teaching Functional Communication (4)
Thesis/Project (7 units)
EDSP 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
EDSP 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
EDSP 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Early Childhood Special Education
Required Courses (23 units)
EDSP 503, 512, 514*, 515*, 516*, 517
Electives
Select from the following list of courses or other related
courses (to reflect an area of emphasis as approved by the
adviser)
CHDV 501, 504
COUN 403
EDEL 466
EDSP 462, 463, 568, 540
PSY 433
* Courses marked with an asterisk are also required in the Credential
program.
Facilitating Behavior Change
Prerequisites (8)
EDSP 409 Assessment for Individuals with Exceptional
needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
(or equivalent)
EDSP 413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction
Skills (4) or equivalent
Note: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to this
option.
Required Courses (23 units)
COUN 501, 502, 504, 592, 593
EDSP 554
Electives (8)
COUN 406, 442, 460
EDSP 555, 556, 582, 583
Note: Students will complete a thesis only. In applied settings, it is
critical for individuals working in behavior change to be skilled at
designing and conducting intervention programs. The thesis option
will provide that experience.
Gifted Education
Note: A multiple or single subject credential is a requisite for this
option.
Required Courses (19 units)
EDSP 440, 441, 503, 540, 541
Electives
Select from the following list of courses or other related
courses as approved the adviser:
COUN 450, 484
EDCI 453, 535
EDSP 408, 409, 512, 413
Inclusion Facilitator
Note: A Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Education Specialist
Credential is a prerequisite for this option.
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Required Courses (40 units)
EDSP 409*, 502*, 503, 508, 512*, 413*, 450*, 551*, 555,
582*, 583*
*Courses marked with an asterisk are also required for the
credentials.
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Required Courses (26 units)
EDSP 409, 512, 413, 450, 552, 555, 556
Electives (0 to 8 units) **
Select from the credential program or from related courses
below as approved by
the adviser. For students electing the
Comprehensive Examination Option, at least 4 units must be at
500-level.
*Students electing the Thesis Option are required to complete EDFN
452 or Equivalent as a prerequisite or corequisite to EDSP 599A.
**Students may need additional electives to meet the minimum total
of 45 units.
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Required Courses (26 units)
EDSP 409*, 413*, 450*, 512*, 551*, 581, 582
Electives
Select from the credential program or from related courses as
approved by the adviser.
Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education
Required Courses (22 units)
EDSP 408*, 409*, 413*, 512*, 551*, 552* or 553
A. Select two courses in one of the methodology
areas listed below (8 units)
Bilingual Methodology
EDCI 453, 536, 549
EDFN 540
EDEL 400S
or
ESL Methodology
EDEL 405
EDSE 430
TESL 560
TESL 562, 563
B. Select one culture course from the listing below:
ANTH 443
EDSE 590
CHS 406, 410, 440, 470, 504
PAS 400, 401
EDCI 535
PHIL 436, 437
EDUC 437
COMM 489
Electives
as approved by the adviser.
Physical and Health Impairments
Required Courses (12 units)
EDSP 460*, 462*, 502
Electives
Select from the credential program or from the following list of
related courses as approved by the adviser.
EDSP 508, 510, 515, 516, 540, 450, 551, 554, 580, 582
*Courses marked with an asterisk also required in the credential
program.
Transition Studies
Required Courses (33 units)
COUN 448, 449
EDSP 409, 413, 450, 512, 551, 581, 584
Electives (4 or more units)
EDSP 408, 508, 555, 556, 582, 598
COUN 428, 501, 506, 540A, 540B
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation and
Mobility
Required Courses (39 units)
EDSP 465*, 469*, 475*, 476A* & 476B *, 503*, 575A & 575B
*, 576A & 576B *, 598
Electives
Select from the credential program or other related courses as
approved by the adviser.
* Courses marked with an asterisk are also in the credential program.
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Teacher Preparation
Required Courses (28 units)
EDSP 409, 465*, 466*, 469*, 512*, 565, 567*, 568*
Electives
Select from the credential program or other related courses as
approved by the adviser.
Master of Science Degree in Counseling
The Master of Science degree in Counseling includes the
following options:
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• School Counseling Leadership
• Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling*
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• School Psychology
*Includes school counseling focus
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate
study, students must have a 2.75 grade point average in the
last 90 quarter units attempted, submit the divisional
application form, take additional examinations required by the
division, and be interviewed by the divisional screening
committee. Successful candidates are admitted to cohort
groups and must take a prescribed sequence of cohort
classes.
Applications are considered once a year for admission
beginning with the Fall Quarter. Application deadline for
submission of complete file to division office is March 1. Later
applications may be considered if space is available.
Prior to admission to the program, graduate students are
encouraged to obtain preliminary advisement and begin taking
prerequisite and unrestricted courses, not to exceed 13 units.
Upon acceptance, each student is assigned a faculty adviser
and a cohort group. Admission is conditional until successful
completion of COUN 505 and COUN 400A or 500A.
Requirements for the Degree (70 –123 units)
A total of 70-123 units are required, depending on the option,
prior coursework, and culminating experience selected
(Comprehensive Examination, Thesis or Project), with at least
half in 500-level courses.
The School Psychology option requires at least two-thirds of
the courses to be at the 500-level. The program consists of a
required core, an option, related field, and clinical study, and a
comprehensive examination or thesis. Students must
demonstrate proficiency in statistics and may do so by
completing EDFN 452. There is a limit on credit that may be
earned in variable-unit courses. See Restriction on Credit
Earned in Variable Unit Courses in the Charter College of
Special Education and Counseling / 669
Education section of the Academic Programs: College-
based and University-wide chapter of this catalog.
Before students may take courses to meet the field work
requirement, they must be advanced to candidacy and must be
recommended by their adviser. Written applications for
fieldwork must be submitted to the Division Office during the
fifth week of the quarter prior to the quarter in which the
student desires a fieldwork placement. Fieldwork application
forms are available in the Division Office for an option.
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0, 7 units)
COUN 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
COUN 599A Thesis or Project Planning (3) and
COUN 599B Thesis or Project (2) and
COUN 599C Thesis or Project (2)
Students who select the comprehensive examination (COUN
596) must be advanced to candidacy and must comply with
college and division requirements before enrolling to take the
examination. These requirements include a formal application
no later than March 1 for the Spring Quarter examination which
is offered on the second Saturday of May, or October 1 for the
Fall Quarter examination which is offered on the second
Saturday of November. This application is available in the
division office.
Students having research interests are encouraged to
undertake the thesis. Selecting the thesis/project option may
increase the number of units required for completion of the
program. Students are encouraged to begin thesis planning as
soon as possible.
Dual Option Requirements
Students may complete the requirements for two options of the
M.S. Degree in Counseling. In such a case, both options may
be pursued either simultaneously or sequentially. Some
courses can count toward both options, but by University
policy, the second option must include at least 23 new units. In
actual practice, the second option involves more than 23 units.
Students should see advisers in both options to plan dual
option requirements.
Required Core (29-32 units, includes self-development and
special interest courses
)
COUN 400A Lifespan Human Development (4) or
COUN 500A Theoretical and Developmental Aspects of
Behavior (4)
COUN 428 Measurement Issues in Counseling (4)
COUN 406 Behavioral Counseling and Self-
Management (4) or
COUN 501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home, and
Agency Settings (4)
COUN 503 Sociological and Cultural Factors in
Counseling (4)
COUN 505 Practicum: Counseling (3)
COUN 529 Principles of Research and Program
Evaluation in Counseling (4)
Self-Development and Special Interest (6-9 units)
Select six - nine units of electives related to your program with
adviser approval.
Appropriate substitutions may be made in special instances
with adviser recommendation and division chair approval.
Options -
Select one of following options:
Applied Behavior Analysis
(41 units plus 29 units in the common core to total 70 to
77 units, depending upon prior coursework and
culminating experience)
The program is designed for graduate students who plan to
work as behavior analysts, case managers or consultants,
counselors in the schools, and for those who elect to specialize
in the behavioral area for doctoral training. Students may
obtain the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Advanced
Authorizations in School Counseling and Child Welfare and
Attendance Services by completing additional courses as listed
below.
Prerequisites (8 units)
May be met by the following courses or other current or prior
coursework with adviser approval.
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Required Courses (41 units)
Students who do not wish to obtain the Pupil Personnel
Services Credential with Advanced Authorizations in School
Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services must
complete the following:
COUN 406 or 501 (whichever is not taken to meet the common
core requirement), 502, 504, 591 (for 6 units), 593
Note: COUN 592 must be taken and counted within the 6-unit “Self-
Development and Special Interest” requirement in the common core.
PSY 417, 421, 428, 500, 528
Behavior Intervention Case Management
(86 to 93 units):
Students may elect to complete the Behavior Intervention
Case Management emphasis within the School Counseling
Program and qualify for the Pupil Personnel Services
Credential with Advanced Authorization in School Counseling
and Child Welfare and Attendance in addition to the Masters
Degree by completing the following courses in place of the
above list:
Prerequisites (11 units)
May be met by the following courses or other current or prior
coursework with adviser approval.
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Required Courses (66 units)
COUN 406 or 501 (whichever is not taken to meet the common
core requirement)
COUN 400A or 500A, 460, 502, 504, 506, 516, 517, 557, 581,
586S (for 9 units), 586W (3 units), 591 (for 6 units).
NOTE: COUN 592 and 593 must be taken and counted toward the 6-
unit “Self-Development and Special Interest” requirement in the
common core.
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
(66– 73plus 29 units in the common core to total 95 to
109 units depending upon prior course work and
culminating experience )
This option is designed to train family systems oriented
counselors who are eligible to: 1) obtain the Pupil Personnel
Services Credential with Advanced Authorizations in School
Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services; and 2)
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apply for licensure in California as a Marriage, Family and Child
Counselor. It meets state requirements for licensure in
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling as outlined in the
Business and Professions Code, Section 4980.37. Students
fulfill degree requirements by completing the required 29-units
in the common core, plus option requirements of 66- 73 units,
and completing either a thesis/project or comprehensive
examination.
Prerequisites (15 units)
May be met by the following courses or other current or prior
coursework with adviser approval.
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3)
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
PSY 410A or B Abnormal Psychology (4)
Required Courses (61 units)
Students who do not wish to obtain the Pupil Personnel
Services Credential with Advanced Authorizations in School
Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services must
complete the following (61 units):
COUN 400B or 500B
COUN 403
COUN 460 or PSY 464
COUN 506, 516, 520, 521, 522, 523 (for 6 units), 538,
COUN 552 or PSY 542
COUN 557
COUN 589 (repeated for 15 units.)
HS 456
School-Based Family Counseling (73 units)
Students may elect to complete training in School-Based
Family Counseling and qualify for the Pupil Personnel
Services Credential with Advanced Authorization in School
Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services in
addition to the Masters Degree by completing the following in
place of the above list (73 units):
COUN 403
COUN 400B or 500B
COUN 460 or PSY 464
HS 456
COUN 506, 516, 520, 521, 522, 523 (for 6 units), 538
COUN 552 or PSY 542
COUN 557, 581
COUN 586S (repeated for 6 units and must be counted
Toward the “Self-Development and Special
Interest” requirement in the common core).
COUN 586W (3 units)
COUN 589 (repeated for 9 units and must be counted toward
the “Self-Development and Special Interest”
requirement in the common core).
Students pursuing this path must take COUN 501 rather than
COUN 406 in the core.
*COUN 507 and 523 may be repeated once for credit as an elective
or substitute for other required courses. See adviser.
An extensive MFCC Handbook, containing detailed description
of the program, required form for registering with the Board of
Behavioral Science Examiners, and the Site Practicum Manual
is available in the division office.
Rehabilitation Counseling
(48 units plus core, to total 77 to 84 units* depending
upon prior course work)
The Rehabilitation Counseling program prepares students to:
a) function effectively as professional rehabilitation counselors
in a variety of employment settings; and b) develop their own
skills to function effectively at the time of graduation and
beyond as the profession changes. Rehabilitation counselors
must be knowledgeable in vocational and personal
potentialities in order to carry on their main function of helping
individuals to achieve satisfaction in areas including work,
education, and personal social functioning. The program is
accredited by the Council of Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
The Master of Science degree in Counseling: Option in
Rehabilitation offers concentrations in Student Development
Counseling and in Transition Services.
*NOTE: Graduates of the CSULA BS in Rehabilitation Services may
complete the MS program with 63 minimum units.
Prerequisite (4 units)
May be met by the following course or other current or prior
coursework with adviser approval.
EDFN 452 Statistics in Education (4)
Required Courses (48 units)
COUN 400B
COUN 442, 448, 449, 506, 540AB, 542AB
COUN 588 (repeated for 15 units)
Concentrations:
Student Development Counseling
(52-59 units plus 29 unit core, to total 81 to 88 units
depending on prior coursework)
The Student Development Counseling Concentration in the
Rehabilitation Counseling program is designed to train students
to work in higher education colleges and universities with an
emphasis in disability. These students will be competent in: 1)
providing and designing effective counseling services to higher
education students; 2) evaluating social, psychological,
educational, vocational and cultural issues as related to
students with and without disabilities; and 3) assisting students
to make the transition from high school to post-secondary
education and beyond.
Rehabilitation Counseling students with a concentration in
Student Development Counseling must take COUN 510 and
587 for the “Self-Development and Special Interest”
requirement in the common core.
Required Concentration Courses (41 units)
COUN 400B, 442, 448, 449, 506, 540AB, 542AB, 588C, and
EDSP 581
Transition Services (52 units)
The Transition Services Concentration in the Rehabilitation
Counseling program trains transition specialists to be
competent in: 1) providing and designing appropriate and
effective transition services to secondary students with
disabilities; 2) evaluating transition plans in light of
collaboration among professionals including business and
community leaders as well as parents, teachers, and other
related service professionals in the multicultural/multilingual
urban setting; and 3) conducting research in the transition field.
Rehabilitation Counseling students with a concentration in
Transition Services must take EDSP 581 and 584 for the
“Self-Development and Special Interest” requirement in the
common core.
Required Concentration Courses (52 units)
COUN 400B, 442, 448, 449, 506, 540AB, 542AB, 588 (15
units), EDSP 400
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School Counseling Leadership
(61 units plus 32 units in the common core to total 93-
100 units, depending on prior course work and
culminating experience)
The School Counseling Leadership program is designed for
future school counselors who wish to develop leadership skills
in school counseling and earn the Master of Science degree in
Counseling: Option in School Counseling Leadership. Students
who complete this option also qualify to apply for the Pupil
Personnel Services Credential with advanced authorizations in
School Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance services.
Students who select this program recognize the challenges of
today’s urban schools and foresee the synergism possible
when combining the skills and roles of an effective counselor
with those of an effective leader. Students complete the
counseling core, and the following requirements for the option.
Prerequisite (11units)
May be met by the following courses or other current or prior
coursework with adviser approval.
COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
School Counseling Leadership students must take 9 units of
the “Self-Development and Special Interest” courses in the
common core with approval of adviser.
Required Courses (61 units)
COUN 400B Lifespan Human Development (4)
COUN 506 Individual Counseling Strategies (4)
COUN 507 Individual Clinical Counseling (3)
COUN 516 Group Counseling (4)
COUN 517 Group Counseling Practicum (3)
COUN 536 Practicum: School-Based Consultation (3)
COUN 557 Career Education and Guidance in the
Schools (4)
COUN 581 Seminar: Leadership in Pupil Personnel
Services (4)
COUN 586S Supervised Field Experience in Pupil
Personnel Services: School Counseling (12)
COUN 460 Laws relating to the Child and Family (4)
COUN 484 Conferences with Parents/Primary
Caregivers (4)
COUN 522 Family Counseling with Children (4)
COUN 502 Advanced Behavioral Contingency
Management in Schools (4)
COUN 586W Supervised Experience in Child Welfare and
Attendance (3)
School Psychology
(87 units plus 29-units in the common core, to total 116
to 123 units depending upon prior course work and
culminating experience)
School psychologists focus on the psychoeducational
development of individuals from birth to age 21, their abilities
and potentialities, biological, emotional, behavioral, and cultural
factors that influence the learning process. Students who earn
the master’s degree with this option also qualify for the Pupil
Personnel Services credential with advanced specializations in
School Psychology and advanced specialization in Child
Welfare and Attendance Services. Students in this option
should see information below regarding the School Psychology
Internship credential. For accreditation reasons,
undergraduate student access to 500-level courses in this
program is not permitted.
Note: School psychology students must take COUN 500A rather
than COUN 400A in the core.
Required Courses (87 units)
COUN 460, 502, 506, 516, 531AB, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536 or
593, 537, 581, 585, 586P (for 30 units), 586W, 592
Students must take COUN 501 instead of 406 and 500A
instead of 400A to meet the common core requirement, and
take COUN 507 or COUN 517 to meet 3 units of the “Self
Development and Special Interest” common core area.
An internship manual, which contains guidelines, procedures,
and other information, is available in the division office. School
Psychology candidates must attempt the Nation School
Psychology Examination Administered by Educational Testing
Service (ETS/PRAXIS II #10400) as part of the degree
requirement.
Credential Programs in Special Education
Specialist Credential Programs
California credential programs, approved by the Commission
on Teacher Credentialing, authorize the granting of Special
Education credentials as “Basic” credentials rather than as an
addition to the Multiple or Single Subject credential. The
approved program at California State University, Los Angeles
includes the following programs:
• Internship Credentials in Special Education
• Level I or Preliminary Credentials
• Level II or Professional Specialist Credentials
• Programs that combine a Specialist with a Multiple or
Single Subject Credential
• Specialist Program combined with a Master of Arts
Degree in Special Education
The following material provides general credential information.
The student must also read the advisement material of the
Division of Special Education and must consult with a faculty
adviser.
Note: Effective January 1, 2000, the RICA (Reading Instruction
Competence Assessment) is required of all students seeking
Educational Specialist Credentials in the following areas: Mild
Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Physical and Health Impairments,
Visual Impairments. This examination is required by the State of
California and will not be waived for any reason. The RICA became
a requirement for Multiple Subject Credential candidates October 1,
1998. Students are encouraged to take a RICA preparation workshop
offered by the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.
Specialist Credential Program Areas
Education of Individuals with:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Preparation to teach students with
mild/moderate learning disabilities, mental retardation and
emotional/behavioral disabilities within the full range of
placement options.
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Moderate/Severe Disabilities: Preparation to teach students
with moderate/severe disabilities, mental retardation,
emotional/behavioral disabilities, and multiple disabilities within
the full range of placement options.
Physical and Health Impairments: Preparation to teach
students with orthopedic disabilities and other serious health
impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities
within the full range of placement options.
Visual Impairments and Blindness: Preparation to teach
students birth-22 years who are blind or who have low vision
within the full range of placement options.
Other Program Areas:
Early Childhood Special Education: Preparation to work with
infants and young children with disabilities or at-risk, and their
families.
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential: The Clinical
Rehabilitative Services Credential with authorization in
Orientation and Mobility training prepares individuals to work
with children and adults who have visual impairments and
blindness or other disabilities that necessitate this type of
training.
Admission to Credential Programs
All students who plan to enter a program for one of the
Educational Specialist credentials must apply for admission to
the Charter College of Education Credential Program.
Students in upper division standing at Cal State L. A. are
eligible to apply and enter the program. A minimum of 45 units
beyond the baccalaureate is needed to obtain the Level II
Professional Credential. Credential candidates must attend a
group advisement session (offered at approximately two-week
intervals) prior to admission to the Preliminary Level I program.
Preliminary Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are based on Title 5, California Code
of Regulations, and University regulations. Students seeking
admission to Cal State L. A. teaching credential programs must
successfully complete CSET examination and enroll in EDSP
300, Introduction to Special Education. Requirements for
preliminary admission to credential programs include the
following:
• Students must complete all requirements listed below to
receive credit in EDSP 300.
• Complete application form.
• Record of oral interview with faculty adviser and
completion of Program Planning Sheet.
• Verification of academic ability, as evidenced by a grade
point average of at least 2.75 in last 90 quarter units.
• Verification of negative TB test (taken within the last year)
by a personal physician or at the Cal State L. A. Health
Center.
• Verification of completion of PSY 150.
• Verification of having applied for the Certificate of
Clearance.
• Successful completion of a supervised early field
experience.
• A written personal history that includes a statement of
professional goals and educational philosophy.
• Official transcripts and letters of reference received and
evaluated.
Completion of Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following three criteria before they
are formally admitted to the program:
• Minimum C grade in COMM 150 or passing score on Cal
State L. A. Speech Proficiency Evaluation.
• Pass UNIV 400, The Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE) or acceptable alternative by petition.
• Verification of having taken the CBEST. (Students who
have not passed the CBEST prior to entry into the
credential program must have an approved plan of
remediation on file with the Student Services Center in
the Charter College of Education.)
Students are formally admitted to the teaching credential
program upon completion of requirements stated above.
Admission Requirements for Internship
Credential Programs
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university.
• Admission to the University as a graduate student with a
minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 Quarter units of
coursework.
• Admission to the credential program.
• Passing score on CBEST.
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.
• Verification of completion of POLS 150 or equivalent.
• Verification of completion of COMM 150 or equivalent.
• Completion of approved Multiple or Single Subject
academic program or appropriate examination.
• EDIT 300 or its equivalent.
• Employment or commitment by a school district with a
partnership agreement with Cal State L.A. to employ the
individual as a full-time teacher.
• Interview with Division of Special Education internship
adviser.
• Application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
(through the Charter College of Education Office of
Student Services) for the internship credential upon
completion of option 1, 2,3 or 4.
Admission Requirement for Students who
hold a Preliminary Credential
Students who complete a preliminary (Level I) special
education credential at Cal State L.A. may continue on for the
professional clear credential. No additional application to the
Charter College of Education is necessary.
Directed Teaching Information
Directed Teaching is one of the most important phases of
teacher education at Cal State L.A. Candidates are not
automatically admitted to directed teaching by completion of
course work alone; they must fulfill the following criteria:
• Formal admission to the teaching credential program.
• Application for directed teaching by application deadline
(Wednesday of second week of quarter preceding the
assignment).
• Attendance at Special Education directed teaching
orientation meeting during finals week of quarter
preceding the assignment.
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• Verification of completion of passing score on
CSET/SSAT Subject Assessments.
• Transcripts or grade reports verifying completion of at
least 12 units at Cal State L.A. and all prerequisite
courses. A minimum B (3.0) grade point average and
grades of C or higher are required in all professional
education courses.
• Verification of passing scores on all sections of CBEST.
• Present to the Office for Student Services (KH D2078) a
Certificate of Clearance issued by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Verification of negative TB test taken within one year
before completion of directed teaching by a personal
physician or at Cal State L.A. Health Center.
Students who meet all of the above criteria and who have
completed the prerequisite course work will be approved for
directed teaching. Because of the amount of time and work
required for directed teaching, students must restrict the
number of units in their program (maximum of 6 units) and
curtail their out-of-school workload for the duration of such
assignments.
Education Specialist Credentials
Special Education Specialist Credentials
Core requirements for Preliminary (Level I)
Education Specialist Credentials except Early
Childhood
• Bachelor’s degree (including Constitution).
• Minimum GPA or 2.75 in last 90 quarter units of
coursework.
• Passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills
Test (CBEST).
• Approved Multiple Subject matter program or appropriate
examination (CSET).
• EDSP 300 (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for admission
to all Specialist Credential programs (includes field
experience).
• Special Education group advisement
• EDIT 300 (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for admission to
all Specialist Credential programs.
Required courses:
EDEL 415 or 415(S), 417 or 417(S)
EDFN 440
EDSP 400, 408, 409, 512*, 413**
EDSP 407 or 489, Directed Teaching I and II (includes
seminar)
(Students who meet specified criteria may complete student
teaching requirements in both regular and special education
classes.)
*The Visual Impairment and Blindness credential requires this course
in Level II rather than Level I.
**EDSP 413 is not required for the V. I. credential.
Requirements for Professional (Level II) Education
Specialist Credentials
• EDIT 430
• HS 457
• CPR
• An Induction Plan is required, to be jointly developed by
the candidate, employing school district support provider
and the CSULA faculty member.
• A minimum of 45 units after the bachelor’s degree.
Note: Core requirements listed above in Levels I and II do not apply
for the Early Childhood Special Education or the Orientation and
Mobility credentials.
Specialization Requirements for the
Credentials for Mild/Moderate and
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Preliminary (Level I) Credential
For Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential
EDSP 450, 552, 553
For Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential
EDSP 450, 551, 552, 463, or 587
Professional (Level II) Credential
Completed Level I Credential
EDSP 595A, 595B
Professional Development Activities
EDSP 555 (for Mild/Moderate) or
EDSP 582 (for Moderate/Severe) and
Select one of the following strands:
Inclusion Cluster
EDSP 582, 555
Technology Cluster
EDSP 508, 463
Transition Cluster
EDSP 581, 584
Learning and Behavior Disorders
EDSP 502, 554
Autism Cluster
EDSP 586, 587
Secondary Education
EDSE 401, EDSP 581
Specialization Requirements for the
Credential for Physical and Health
Impairments
Core Requirements Preliminary - Level I - (37 units)
Bachelor’s degree including Constitution, subject area program
or appropriate examination, and approval by academic
department.
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDEL 415 or 415 S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 416 or 416S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 or 417S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDSP 408 Cognitive and Linguistic Processes in
Individuals with special needs (4)
EDSP 409 Assess Strategies and Curriculum
Modification for Individuals with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education
(2)
EDSP 413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction
Skills: Support for Individuals with Special
Needs (4)
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EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
or
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional
Competencies (5)
Note: Candidates who meet specified experience criteria and are
approved by the faculty of the Division of Curriculum and Instruction
may also be eligible for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject
credential.
Specialization Requirements for Preliminary - Level I
(17 units)
EDSP 462 Survey of Physical and Health
Impairments (4)
EDSP 464 Assessment and Curricular Adaptations for
Individuals with Low Incidence
Disabilities (4)
EDSP 407
Directed Teaching in Special Education (9) or
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(9)
Core Requirements for Professional - Level II
(12 to 13 units)
EDIT 430 Introduction to Computers and Their Uses in
the Classroom (4) or
CS 160 Introduction to Computers (3) and
EDIT 447 Computers in Classroom (2) or
EDSP 508 Computer Applications in Special
Education (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
CPR Required
EDSP 595A Development of Induction Plan (2)
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
Professional Development Activities
Specialization Requirements Professional - Level II
(15 to 16 units)
EDEL 419 or 419S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
EDSP 460 Implications of Physical and Health
Impairments (4)
EDSP 463 Augmentative Communication and Adaptive
Technology in Special Education (4)
EDSP 570AB Low Incidence Early Childhood Special
Education (2-2)
Note: Credential candidates may choose to add the Multiple or
Single Subject Professional Clear Credential by completing student
teaching: EDEL 404 or 489, or EDSE 442B or 489. This requirement
may be waived, by the faculty of the Division of Curriculum and
Instruction, if specified experience and/or student teaching criteria are
met.
Specialization Requirement for the
Credential for Visual Impairment and
Blindness:
Core Requirements Preliminary - Level I - (32 units)
Bachelor’s degree including Constitution, subject area program
or appropriate examination and approval by academic
department.
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDEL 415 or 415S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 416 or 416S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDEL 417 or 417S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Mathematics (4)
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDSP 408 Cognitive and Linguistic Processes
in Individuals Special needs (4)
EDSP 409 Assessment, Strategies and Curriculum
Modifications for Individuals with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings and
Instructor (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special
Education (5) or
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(5)
Specialization Requirements for Preliminary - Level I
(32 units)
EDSP 464 Assessment and Curricular Adaptations for
Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities (4)
EDSP 465 Introduction to Vision (3)
EDSP 465L Functional Low Vision Assessment (1)
EDSP 466 Literary and Mathematical Braille (5)
EDSP 567 Academic Skills for Individuals with Visual
Impairments and Blindness (4)
EDSP 568 Functional Skills for Exceptional
Individuals (2)
EDSP 570AB Low Incidence Early Childhood Special
Education (2-2)
EDSP 407
Directed Teaching in Special Education (9) or
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional
Competencies (9)
Core Requirements for Professional - Level II
(12 units)
EDIT 430 Introduction to Computers and Their Uses in
the Classroom (4) or
EDSP 569 Specialized Technology for Individuals with
Visual Impairments (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
CPR Required
EDSP 595A Development of Induction Plan (2)
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment in Induction Plan (2)
Professional Development Activities
Specialization Requirements for Professional - Level II
(10 units)
EDSP 469 Psychological, Sociological and Vocational
Implications of Visual Impairments and
Blindness (4)
EDSP 512 Building Partnership in Special
Education (2)
EDSP 569 Adaptive Technology in Visual
Impairments (4)
Note: Credential candidates may choose to add the Multiple or
Single Subject Professional Clear Credential by completing EDEL
419 or 402 and student teaching: EDEL 404 or 489, or EDSE 442B
or 489. The student teaching requirement may be waived if specified
experience and/or student teaching criteria are met by the Division of
Curriculum and Instruction.
Requirements for the Recommendation of
Specialist Internship Credentials
(All Special Education Specialist Credentials issued
for 2 years)
Option I
Candidates who have completed the requirements for a
Preliminary or Professional Multiple Subject credential (who
have met the admission requirements listed above) may apply
for a Special Education Internship credential. Out of state
credential may be acceptable if the candidate has also met the
requirements of the U.S. Constitution, subject matter
competence, and a reading methods course.
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Option II
This option is restricted to individuals who are in cohort groups;
where instruction in the required prerequisite courses is
modified to emphasize the beginning skills that are needed by
new teachers and where additional support can be provided to
the intern. In this option, EDSP 300 and EDSP 409I are
prerequisites for formal admission to the program and for
recommendation for the internship credential.
Option III
Candidates who have completed a pre-internship program at a
school district in partnership with CSULA Special Education
Internship program and who meet the admission requirements
as listed above; may apply for admission to the Education
Specialist Internship program.
Note1. All internship credential students, upon completion of
prerequisite courses in either options l, ll or lll should follow the
recommended course sequence listed below for each specific
credential as indicated. The course sequence indicated how the level l
Education Specialist Credential can be completed in two years and the
level ll credential can be completed in an additional third year.
Sequence of required courses for candidates in the
Mild/Moderate Credential program:
YEAR ONE
First Quarter
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDSP 409I Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modification for Individual with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
Second Quarter
EDSP 413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction
Skills: Support for Individuals with Special
Needs (4)
EDEL 415
or 415S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
Third Quarter
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
EDEL 417
or 417S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
YEAR TWO
Fourth Quarter
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 595A Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (2)
EDSP 450 Teaching Students with Mild to Severe
Disabilities (4)
Fifth Quarter
EDSP 552 Teaching Students with Reading and Writing
Disabilities (4)
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education
(2)
Sixth Quarter
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(9)
EDSP 553 Teaching Students with Reading and Writing
Disabilities ll (4)
Pass Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA):
Eligible for level l credential.
YEAR THREE
Seventh Quarter
EDSP 555 Advanced Methods in Mild/Moderate
Disabilities (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
Eighth Quarter
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4)
First Strand course
Ninth Quarter
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
Second Strand course: Eligible for level ll credential.
Sequence of required courses for candidates in the
Moderate/Severe Credential program:
YEAR ONE
First Quarter
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDSP 409I Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modification for Individual with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
Second Quarter
EDSP 413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction
Skills:
Support for Individuals with Special Needs
(4)
EDEL 415
or 415S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
Third Quarter
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
EDEL 417
or 417S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
Summer Session
EDSP 450 Teaching Students with Mild to Severe
Disabilities (4)
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
YEAR TWO
Fourth Quarter
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDSP 595A Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (2)
EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education
(2)
Fifth Quarter
EDSP 551 Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities (4)
EDSP 552 Teaching Students with Reading and Writing
Disabilities (4)
Sixth Quarter
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(9)
EDSP 463 Augmentative Communication and Adaptive
Technology in Special Education (4) or
EDSP 587 Teaching Functional Communication (4)
Pass Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA):
Eligible for level l credential.
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YEAR THREE
Seventh Quarter
EDSP 582 Advanced Issues in the Education of
Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
Eighth Quarter
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4)
First Strand course
Ninth Quarter
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
Second Strand course: Eligible for level ll credential.
Sequence of required courses for candidates in the
Physical and Health Impairments Credential
program:
YEAR ONE
First Quarter
EDSP 409I Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modification for Individual with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
EDSP 462
Survey of Physical and Health Impairments (4)
Second Quarter
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
Third Quarter
EDSP 413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction
Skills: Support for Individuals with Special
Needs (4)
EDSP 489
Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(5)
Summer Session
EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education
(2)
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
YEAR TWO
Fourth Quarter
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDEL 416 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching or
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDSP 595A Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (2)
Fifth Quarter
EDSP 464 Assessment and Curricular Adaptations for
Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics
Sixth Quarter
EDSP 463 Augmentative Communication and Adaptive
Technology in Special Education (4)
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(9)
Pass Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA):
Eligible for level l credential.
YEAR THREE
Seventh Quarter
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
EDEL 419 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Social Science (4)
Eighth Quarter
EDIT 430 Information Technologies in the Classroom
(4)
EDSP 460 Implications of Physical and Health
Impairments (4)
Ninth Quarter
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
EDSP 570AB Low Incidence Early Childhood Special
Education (2-2)
Eligible for level ll credential.
Sequence of required courses for candidates in the
Visually Impaired Credential program:
YEAR ONE
First Quarter
EDSP 400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
EDSP 409I Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modification for Individual with Exceptional
Needs in Diverse Educational Settings (4)
Second Quarter
EDEL 415
or 415S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Reading/Language Arts (4)
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
Third Quarter
EDEL 416
or 416S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Writing/Language Arts (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (5)
EDSP 568 Functional Skills for Exceptional Individuals
(4)
Summer Session
EDEL 417
or 417S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of
Mathematics (4)
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDSP 595A Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (2)
YEAR TWO
Fourth Quarter
EDSP 465 Introduction to Vision (3)
EDSP 465L Functional Low Vision Assessment (1)
EDSP 466 Literary and Mathematical Braille (4)
Fifth Quarter
EDSP 567 Academic Skills for Individuals with Visual
Impairment and Blindness (4)
EDSP 464 Assessment and Curricular Adaptations for
Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities (4)
Sixth Quarter
EDSP 570AB Low Incidence Early Childhood Special
Education (2-2)
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(9)
Pass Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA):
Eligible for level l credential.
YEAR THREE
Seventh Quarter
EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education
(2)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
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Eighth Quarter
EDSP 469 Psychological, Sociological, and Vocational
Implications of Visual impairment and
Blindness (4)
Ninth Quarter
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
EDSP 569 Specialized Technology for Individuals with
Visual Impairment (4)
Eligible for level ll credential.
The Clinical Rehabilitative Services
Credential: Orientation and Mobility (Visual
Impairment and Blindness)
Note: This service credential program is a Professional Clear
Credential and does not have provisions for the Level I and Level II
authorizations, and does not utilize the core requirements of the
Education Specialist teaching credentials. The requirements, as
shown below, provide for the Professional Clear Credential.EDSP
400, 406, 465, 469, 475, 476A, 476B, 500, 501 or 511, 503, 575A,
575B, 576A, 576B
Early Childhood Special Education
Credential
Core Requirements for Preliminary (Level I) Specialist
Credential
Note: The Early Childhood Specialist Credential Program does not
utilize the core requirements of the other specialist credentials.
Prerequisites:
• B.A. Degree in Child Development or related field
• Admission to the university as a graduate student with
a minimum GPA of 2.75 in last 90 quarter units of
coursework
• Experience with young children under five years of age
• Passing score on CBEST
• EDCI 300 is a prerequisite for admission to all specialist
credential programs
• Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition
• Verification of completion of POLS 150, or equivalent
• Verification of completion of COMM 150, or equivalent
• Employment or commitment by a school district with a
partnership agreement with CAL STATE L.A. to employ
the individual in an Early Childhood Special Education
program
• Application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
(through the Charter College of Education Office for
Student Services) for the internship credential
Prerequisite courses may be taken as part of the program
(rather than as prerequisites) if approved by the program
coordinator. Criteria for approval are based on evaluation of
previous coursework and professional experience in Early
Childhood programs.
Sequence of required courses for candidates in the
Visually Impaired Credential program:
YEAR ONE
First Quarter
EDSP 416 Working with Families of Young
Handicapped Children (4)
EDEL 461 Curriculum Procedures and Materials for
Early Childhood Education (4)
Second Quarter
EDSP 403 Special Education Laboratory (1-5)
EDSP 516 Medical and Behavioral Characteristics of
Young Infants with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 515 Planning Programs for Exceptional Infants
and Young Children (4)
Third Quarter
EDSP 541 Assessment of Infants and Young Children
With Special Needs (4)
EDSP 570B Low Incidence Early Childhood Special
Education (2)
YEAR TWO
Fourth Quarter
EDSP 517 Advanced Issues in Early Childhood Special
Education (4)
Fifth Quarter
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (3-
12) or
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(3-12)
*EDSP 512 Building Partnerships in Special Education (2)
Sixth Quarter
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (3-
12) or
EDSP 489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(3-12)
EDSP 463 Augmentative Communication and Adaptive
Technology in Special Education (4)
*EDSP 503 Field Work in Special Education (3-6)
Eligible for Level I credential.
YEAR THREE
Seventh Quarter
EDSP 595A Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (2)
*EDSP 500 Research Methods in Special Education (4)
Eighth Quarter
EDSP 501 Educational Measurements in Special
Education (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
Ninth Quarter
EDSP 595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
*M.A. Comps
Eligible for level ll credential.
Note: Course with an * are optional for credential candidate but are
recommended for candidates who plan to complete an M.A. in
Special Education.
General Special Education Requirements
EDSP 400, 408
Early Childhood Special Education Core
EDEL 461
EDSP 416, 514, 515, 516, 570B
Student Teaching/Fieldwork
EDSP 403, 407/489 (Infant-Toddler), 407/489 (Preschool)
Professional (Level II) Credential Requirements:
• Completed Level I Credential
• Employment as a teacher in an appropriate early
childhood program
• CPR
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Level II Core Requirements:
HS 456
EDSP 595AB (Induction)
Specialization Requirements for Level II:
EDSP 463, 517
Education Specialist Minor Courses for Education
Specialist Internship Credential - Urban Learning Major
(45 units)
Completion of ESDP 400 and this minor and passage of
CBEST qualify students to be eligible for an internship
credential with verification of employment from a cooperating
school district. For a Preliminary Education Specialist
Credential, students must complete the additional credential
course work in their area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate
disabilities, moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health
impairments or visual impairments).
Students must consult a special education credential adviser
for specific program requirements.
EDSP 300 Introduction to Special Education (4)
(Includes fieldwork)
A minimum 2.67 grade point average in all
postsecondary course work is prerequisite to
enrolment in EDSP 300. See catalog,
special education specialist, for additional
prerequisites.
EDSP 301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
EDFN 414 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDEL 415 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Reading (4)
EDEL 417 Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching
of Mathematics (4)
EDSP 407 Directed Teaching in Special
Education (5)
EDSP 408 Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy Processes
in Individuals with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 409 Assessment Strategies and Curricular
Modifications for Individuals with
Exceptional Needs in Diverse
Educational Settings (4)
EDIT 430 Technology and Information
Systems in Classrooms (4)
HS 456 Drugs and Health (4)
Additional Internship Emphasis Requirement:
Electives (8)
With approval of a Special Education credential adviser,
complete 8 units of appropriate course work in area of
specialization.
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Advanced Specializations in School Counseling and
Child Welfare and Attendance Services
The School Counseling program offers three areas of
emphasis, each of which combines the Pupil Personnel
Services credential (with Advanced Authorizations in School
Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance Services) with
an option of the M.S. Degree in Counseling. These areas of
emphasis are designated as follows:
• Behavior Intervention Case Management: Combines the
credential with the M S. Degree in Counseling: Option in
Applied Behavior Analysis;
• School-Based Family Counseling: Combines the
credential with M.S. Degree in Counseling: Option in
Marriage and Family Counseling.
• School Counseling Leadership: Combines the credential
with the M.S. Degree in Counseling: Option in School
Counseling Leadership; and includes the Preliminary
Administrative Services Credential as well.
For details on course requirements, see the listings for these
combinations under the respective options of the degree, as
described earlier.
The program does not routinely offer the credential separately
from the masters degree because most career opportunities
require the degree. Candidates who already have a Master of
Science Degree in Counseling and wish to earn this credential
without the accompanying degree should inquire at the Division
office about current policy regarding such candidacy, which is
based upon available resources and space in required courses.
If resources allow, the requirements for the Pupil Personnel
Services credential with Advanced Specializations in School
and Child Welfare and Attendance Services, without the
master’s degree, involve the completion of the following
program with grades of A or B in all courses.
Prerequisites (11 units)
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, introductory counseling
theories and children with special needs. May be met by
courses EDFN 452, COUN 450 and EDSP 400 respectively, or
other current or prior course work with adviser approval.
Required Courses (61–87 units)
COUN 400AB Lifespan Human Development (4,4) or
COUN 500AB Theoretical and Developmental Aspects of
Behavior (4,4)
COUN 406 Behavioral Counseling and Self-
Management (4)
COUN 428 Measurement Issues in Counseling (4)
COUN 460 Laws Relating to Children and Child
Welfare (4)
or
EDAD 530 Leadership in School Law (4)
COUN 501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home, and
Agency Settings (4)
COUN 502 Advanced Behavioral Contingency
Management in Schools (4)
COUN 503 Sociological and Cultural Factors in
Counseling (4)
COUN 505 Practicum: Counseling (3)
COUN 506 Individual Counseling Strategies (4)
COUN 516 Group Counseling (4)
COUN 517 Group Counseling Practicum (3)
or
COUN 523 Family Counseling Laboratory (3)
COUN 557 Career Education and Guidance in
Schools (4)
COUN 581 Seminar: Leadership in Pupil Personnel
Services (4)
COUN 586S Supervised Field Experience in School
Counseling (9 for SBFC and BICM) and (12
for School Counseling Leadership)
COUN 586W Supervised Field Experience in Child
Welfare and Attendance (3)
Residency Requirement: Students must complete 18 units at
Cal State LA within the required courses for the credential. All
courses fulfilling the required program for credential must be
competed within 8 years of applying for the credential.
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All courses are competency based. Students who fail to meet
all course competencies receive less than a B grade.
Deficiencies must be cleared in order to obtain a “Letter of
Competency” for the affected course. In addition to
demonstrating competency in course work and internship,
students are required to pass the California Basic Educational
Skills Test (CBEST) and either pass an oral examination
covering the School Counseling competencies or complete
requirements for the Master’s degree in Counseling.
Advanced Specializations in School Psychology and
Child Welfare and Attendance Services
Course requirements for this credential are identical with those
listed above for the M.S. in Counseling: Option in School
Psychology except that an oral exit examination may be
substituted for the comprehensive examination.
Internship Credential in School Counseling and
Child Welfare and Attendance Services
This internship credential allows a student to accept
employment as a school counseling intern while completing
advanced coursework toward the pupil personnel services
credential with advanced authorizations in school counseling
and child welfare and attendance.
To be admitted into the school counseling internship credential
program, students must:
1) Meet all University, college and division admission
requirements.
2) Be admitted to one of the M.S. options leading to the Pupil
Personnel Services credential (PPS); Behavior
Intervention Case Management (BICM), Counseling and
Educational Leadership (CEL) or School-Based Family
Counseling (SBFC).
3) Obtain a school district letter of appointment as a school
counselor or child welfare and attendance counselor (to be
employed at least 50%).
4) Assure that a written formal “Internship Agreement”
between the school district and Cal State LA is on file with
both agencies.
5) Have the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
and the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) or
approved alternate criteria for the WPE.
6) Sign a written agreement to make regular progress while
serving as an intern, toward fulfilling all requirements for
the counseling credential (PPS) and Child Welfare and
Attendance authorization (CWA).
7) Must have completed with a grade of B or better a
minimum of 19 units in the following classes: COUN 400A
COUN 501, 503, 505, and 506.
8) Must have completed 6 units of practicum in the following
classes: COUN 507, 517, 523, and/or 593. Depending on
the option selected, the following courses are
recommended:
Behavior Intervention Case Management - COUN 517
and 593
School-Based Family Counseling - COUN 523 (6)
Counseling and Educational Leadership - COUN 507
and 517
9) Must have completed a minimum of 18 quarter units in
residency by taking required classes.
10) Must hold California Certificate of Clearance.
11) Must enroll in minimum of three (3) units of fieldwork
(COUN 586S) during each quarter of work as an intern.
School Psychology Internship Credential
This credential allows a student to accept employment as a
School Psychology Intern while completing advanced
coursework toward the School Psychology option of the M.S.
degree in Counseling. Students are not admitted to the School
Psychology Internship unless they have met all requirements
for the M.S. degree in Counseling: Option in School
Psychology, except for the courses COUN 533, 534, 585 and
586P, in addition to the requirements described in their School
Psychology Internship Manual. Once these requirements are
met, the student is eligible for the School Psychology Internship
Credential. These remaining courses are taken concurrently
with internship (or before) along with regular supervisory
meetings with the student’s University supervisor.
Continued Professional Development
Competence in the helping professions requires continuous
efforts at self improvement and development of skills. To
assist practicing counselors, school psychologists, and other
educators in improving their professional skills, the Counselor
Education faculty has developed the following programs of
continued professional development leading toward
certificates.
The programs provide an opportunity for educational
practitioners to meet with their colleagues to keep abreast of
innovative professional developments and to experience stimuli
for continued personal and professional growth.
Special Education Certificate Programs
Certificate Program in Autism
This program is designed to better prepare educators in
establishing the unique behavioral and educational program
often required for students with autism and other pervasive
developmental disorders. New resources and technologies for
supporting students with autism in school and community
settings are being developed at a rapid rate. This program will
provide students with substantive opportunity to acquire a
depth of knowledge in the understanding of the needs of
individuals with autism and the skills to address those needs.
Requirements:
EDSP 586 Educating Students with Autism (4)
EDSP 587 Teaching Functional Communication (4)
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EDSP 413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction
Skills: Support for Individuals with Special
Needs (4)
EDSP 503 Field Work in Special Education (6)
Refer to Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study: General
Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations
governing all certificate programs.
Early Childhood Special Education
University Certificates
Please Note: This is not the Early Childhood Special
Education certificate authorized by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. These certificate
programs are approved only by CSULA.
These certificate programs are designed for professional
persons who already hold a credential and/or master’s degree,
but who are seeking the professional preparation that is related
to working in school, agency, or home settings with infants or
young children with exceptional needs. One area of emphasis
provides professional preparation for working with infants and
their families; the other emphasis is for working with children
three to five years of age and their families.
Completion of this credit certificate program requires 30 units
of course work with a minimum B (3.0) grade point average.
Refer to the Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Study chapter of
this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Infancy Emphasis
Prerequisites:
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field.
Experience with infants and young children, ages birth to
three.
• EDSP 400.
• Minimum 2.75 undergraduate grade point average in last
90 quarter units attempted.
Required Courses (30 units)
CHDV 501 Infants and Toddlers–Development and Care
(4)
EDSP 408 Cognitive and Linguistic Processes in
Exceptional Individuals with Special
Needs (4)
EDSP 514 Assessment of Infants and Young Children
with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 416 Working with Families of Young
Handicapped Children (4)
EDSP 503 Field Work in Special Education (3)
(Early Childhood Special Education: Center-
based Program)
EDSP 515 Planning Programs for Infants and Young
Children with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 516 Medical and Behavioral Characteristics of
Young Infants with Special Needs (4)
Preschool Emphasis
Prerequisites:
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field.
• Multiple Subject or Special Education credential.
• EDSP 400.
• Minimum 2.75 undergraduate grade point average in last
90 quarter units attempted.
Required Courses (27 Units)
EDEL 461 Early Childhood Curriculum (4)
ULRN 462 The Role of Play in Learning (4)
EDSP 408 Linguistic and Cognitive Processes in
Individuals with Exceptional Needs (4)
EDSP 416 Working with Families of Young
Handicapped Children (4)
EDSP 503 Field Work in Special Education (3)
(Preschool Setting)
EDSP 514 Assessment of Infants and Young Children
with Special Needs (4)
EDSP 515 Planning Programs for Infants and Young
Children with Special Needs (4)
Transition Specialist
The purpose of this certificate program is to train teachers and
counselors to be transition specialists. As a transition
specialist, individuals will be competent in (1) assessing unique
needs of students with disabilities who are in transition, (2)
providing and designing appropriate and effective transition
services, and (3) collaborating and consulting with other
professionals who are involved in transition services.
Required Courses (18 units)
COUN 448 Career Counseling for Adults (4)
EDSP 579 Assessment in Transition Planning for
Students (4)
EDSP 581 Transition planning for Secondary Students
with Disabilities (4)
EDSP 584 Advanced Issues and Research in Transition
(4)
EDSP 503 Fieldwork in Special Education/Counseling
(3)
COUN 588 Supervised Practice in Rehabilitative
Counseling (3)
Counseling Certificate Programs
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational
Settings
This credit certificate program is designed to prepare
Behavioral Intervention Specialists, and provides practitioners
an opportunity to develop skills for implementing and
evaluating management, motivation, consultation, and
teaching. The certificate is awarded upon the completion of
the following courses in counselor education (18 units) with a
minimum B (3.0) average. Refer to the Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate Study chapter of this catalog for general
regulations governing all certificate programs.
Requirements (19 units)
COUN 501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home, and
Agency Settings (4)
COUN 502 Advanced Behavioral Contingency
Management in Schools (4)
COUN 504 Advanced Topical Study in Application of
Behavior Analysis to Education (4)
COUN 592 Behavior Interventions for Severe Behavior
Problems (4)
COUN 593 Practicum: Staff Development and
Consultation (3)
Career Counseling
This program provides postbaccalaureate students the
competencies needed to succeed in the field of career
counseling. Students will acquire competencies in the areas of:
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job development, integrated life planning, lifestyle and career
development theory, career counseling, occupational
information, community resources, assessment, cross-cultural
counseling, and career counseling for special populations.
This certificate program requires the student to be in a
graduate counseling program or to have already completed
such a program. The student must have an adviser for this
certificate program; course substitutions may be permitted only
with adviser approval.
Professional standards in the field require that candidates
possess a Master's Degree in Counseling for employment.
The certificate requires evidence of completion of 11 units of
prerequisites and 32 required units, with a minimum B (3.0)
average. Refer to the Graduate and Postbaccalaureate
Study: General Information chapter of this catalog for general
regulations governing all certificate programs.
Requirements (43 units)
Prerequisites (11 units)
COUN 428 Measurement Issues in Counseling (4)
COUN 503 Sociological and Cultural Factors in
Counseling (4)
COUN 505 Practicum: Counseling (3)
Required Courses (32 units)
COUN 448 Career Counseling for Adults (4)
COUN 506 Individual Counseling Strategies (4)
COUN 510 Counseling Students in Higher Education (4)
COUN 516 Group Counseling (4)
COUN 587 Seminar: Higher Education Counseling (4)
COUN 588C Supervised Practice in Rehabilitation/Career
Counseling (8)
SOC 447
Sociology of Occupations and Professions (4)
The Counseling and Assessment Clinic
The Counseling and Assessment Clinic is operated by the
Division of Special Education and Counseling, and is located in
King Hall C1067. It is an instructional laboratory that provides
both training for counselors and counseling services to the
community. Students working toward a master’s degree or
credential in counseling serve as student clinicians under direct
faculty supervision.
The Diagnostic Resource Center
The Diagnostic Resource Center (DRC) is located in King Hall
C1063. It provides a lending service for psychological and
educational assessment materials to qualified students for
class and internship related activities.
Doctoral Program
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Special
Education
A doctoral program in Special Education, offered jointly by
the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and
California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), combines
the unique resources of the two institutions. The program is
designed to prepare graduates for teacher education in
special education or other leadership positions in the field.
This program offers a focus on disability issues in special
education, emphasizing teacher education, theory and
pedagogy, and research. Graduates are prepared to assume
university faculty positions in which they will conduct teacher
education, research, and other scholarly pursuits related to
special education and disabilities. This program offers a
Ph.D. in special education, thus students are required to
obtain both breadth and depth of knowledge in special
education and may specialize in specific areas that include
but are not limited to: early childhood education, learning
disabilities, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, severe
disabilities, physical and health impairment, gifted education,
multicultural education, bilingual special education, visual
impairment, and transition to adulthood.
The degree requires major work in special education, and
breadth work in related areas as well as work in a cognate
field outside of education. Advanced courses and research
seminars supply technical backgrounds in the specialization
in which students plan to do their dissertation. Practicum,
field work, and/or internship assignments are planned on an
individual basis.
Admission to the Program
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the
following requirements:
Completion of a Master’s degree in Special Education or a
related field.
Acceptable minimum score on such examinations as may be
specified by the Division of Special Education and
Counseling joint doctoral program committee (currently a
minimum of 1,000 combined verbal and quantitative scores
on the Graduate Record Exam).
An upper division undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
and a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.5.
The potential to perform research as demonstrated in
evidence submitted to the special education joint doctoral
program committee.
At least three years’ successful professional experience,
such as teaching, with individuals with disabilities (if an
exception is made at the time of admission, the requirement
must be completed prior to advancement to candidacy).
Three letters of recommendation, two of which should be
written by faculty from whom the student has taken graduate
work.
Complete sufficient course work to merit recommendation for
admission by at least two resident graduate faculty members
and one professional field supervisor, or three resident
faculty members from one or both campuses.
The program coordinator on the CSULA campus will assist in
preparation of application materials. Applicants may be
asked to participate in an oral interview as part of the
screening process. Applicants will be considered for
admission by a joint screening committee consisting of
special education faculty from both CSULA and UCLA.
Students are initially admitted to the CSULA campus. Upon
recommendation of the CSULA special education joint
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doctoral program committee, students may make formal
application to UCLA and be approved for admission to that
campus to complete the program of study.
Planning the Program
Upon admission to the program, students meet with an
assigned CSULA adviser to plan their program of studies at
the CSULA campus. At the time of transfer to the UCLA
campus, a UCLA adviser is assigned to complete the
program plan with UCLA course work. Course work is taken
at both campuses. Course requirements include the following
areas: depth and breadth in core content, research methods,
research practicum, and cognate, or outside field of study.
Specific courses in each of the required areas are
determined by the candidate and the faculty advisers within
approved program guidelines. Students’ individual programs
are based on the students’ backgrounds and are designed to
assure their competencies in the above areas.
The program is planned to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the entire field of special education as well
as an emphasis area. The program is designed to develop
competence in statistics and research; provide an
understanding of research relating to individuals with
disabilities, strengthen background through study in a
cognate area; and provide electives to complete a balanced
program of study. The program is not built around specific
unit requirements, but will be designed to ensure the
candidate’s competencies in the above areas.
Residence Requirements
All doctoral candidates are required to engage in a minimum
of one year of full-time residence on the UCLA campus.
However, candidates are encouraged to engage in full-time
residence throughout their entire doctoral program. The
exact distribution of time on each campus will depend upon
the individual program. Doctoral candidates must be enrolled
in three of every four quarters unless on formal leave of
absence.
Candidates are allowed a period of time not to exceed four
years from the beginning of course work to advancement to
candidacy, and four additional years from advancement to
candidacy to completion of the dissertation.
Doctoral Written Qualifying Examination
When the candidate has completed the course work
recommended by the resident advisers, application is made
for the written qualifying examination. The examination is
written and scored by faculty at both campuses and follows
the guidelines set forth by the UCLA Graduate School of
Education. Students who fail this examination will be given a
second opportunity to take the examination at the discretion
of the student’s CSULA and UCLA advisers, and a third
opportunity upon
majority vote of faculty from both
campuses. No fourth sitting for the examination is
permitted.
Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination
After the candidate has completed the written qualifying
examinations successfully, a joint doctoral committee will be
appointed by the deans of the graduate divisions of the two
institutions. This committee will be composed of two
approved faculty members from the UCLA Graduate School
of Education, two from the Cal State L.A. Division of Special
Education and Counseling, and one from the student’s
cognate area at UCLA. Additional committee members may
be appointed at the student’s or adviser’s request. This
committee will conduct an oral examination covering topics
from both special education and the cognate discipline
related to the candidate’s research proposal, to determine the
candidate’s qualifications to conduct meaningful research in
the field. This oral examination is open only to the committee
and the student. Upon majority vote of the joint doctoral
committee, the oral qualifying examination may be repeated
once.
Advancement to Candidacy
Candidates who have passed both written and oral qualifying
examinations file an application for advancement to
candidacy at both campuses. Thereafter, enrollment is
required each quarter such course or courses as the
student’s committee chair may direct, until the dissertation is
completed.
Dissertation
The dissertation, required of every candidate for the Ph.D.
degree, embodies the results of the candidate’s independent
investigation. It must contribute to the body of knowledge in
the field and draw upon interrelations between education and
the cognate discipline. The dissertation must be approved by
the candidate’s assigned joint doctoral committee and, after
approval, copies must be filed in the libraries of both
institutions. An abstract must be submitted to University
Microfilms for publication in Dissertation Abstracts.
Candidates should check with the committee chairperson
regarding the need for additional copies of the dissertation.
Final Oral Examination
Candidates must pass a final oral examination conducted by
the assigned joint doctoral committee stressing the
interrelation of the dissertation and existing knowledge in
education and in the cognate field. The major emphasis of
this examination is on defense of the dissertation. The final
oral examination is open to faculty, students, and other
interested researches at the discretion of the dissertation
chairperson and the student.
Advisement
A faculty member on each campus is designated as resident
doctoral adviser for all students intending to apply for
admission to the Joint Doctoral Program. As soon as the
decision is made to seek admission, applicants should
consult with the joint doctoral program coordinator at the
CSULA campus regarding application deadlines and formal
procedures required for consideration for admission to the
program.
The addresses and telephone numbers for the resident
doctoral advisers are as follows:
California State University, Los Angeles
Division of Special Education and Counseling
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, California 90032-8144
King Hall C1064
(323) 343-4400
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate School of Education
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90024
(323) 825-8343
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List of Courses (COUN) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division
101 Career Decision Making (3)
Development of decision-making skills applied to college major
and career objectives. Graded CR/NC.
200AB Introduction to Rehabilitation Services(3, 3)
Introduction to the profession of vocational and personal
rehabilitation; characteristics of the “helping” process; qualities
of “helper” techniques for working with people; exploration of
settings that offer services. Field visits to agencies.
Upper Division Courses
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree
requirements, subject to limits established by the division and
approval of the graduate adviser.
400AB Lifespan Human Development (4,4)
Theories of human development, including stages of
personality, cognitive, career and social development across
the lifespan.
403 The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child Maltreatment and
Family Violence (4) (also listed as PSY 403)
Prerequisite: PSY 150. Psychosocial factors in child
maltreatment and family violence: developmental
considerations, assessment, interventions, legal and ethical
issues, research findings, and community resources.
406 Behavioral Counseling and Self-Management (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 150. Application of principles of learning
personal counseling and behavioral self-control programs.
428 Measurement Issues in Counseling (4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 452 or PSY 302. Principles, procedures,
and ethical considerations underlying data collection and
interpretation for purposes of client assessment in counseling
settings.
442 Medical Factors in Rehabilitation (3)
Selected facets of medical, developmental, and administrative
factors in the rehabilitation process, including medical
terminology, specialties in medical practice, and workers’
compensation law. Implications for rehabilitation counseling.
Lectures, case discussions, field trip.
445 Developmental Self Exploration (2)
Personal attitudes, values, communication style, and
professional development related to becoming a helping
professional. Development of skills in building relationships,
resolving conflicts, analyzing and synthesizing feedback from
others. Graded CR/NC.
448 Career Counseling for Adults (4)
Vocational counseling of college students, rehabilitation clients,
persons making midcareer changes, and returning
homemakers; emphasis on career development theory,
occupational information, job analysis, and job placement.
449 Job Development and Work Evaluation (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 428, 448; instructor consent. Methods
for identifying, evaluating, and enhancing employment
opportunities for people with physical, emotional, and mental
disabilities; job analysis, work evaluation, employer
development, job modification, assistive devices, community
resources, placement planning, and work adjustment.
450 Counseling Theories (3)
Prerequisite: All GE requirements. Theories of counseling
appropriate for individual and group work; functions of theory in
research and practice including substance abuse counseling;
background for subsequent training in group counseling
methods and individual counseling.
460 Laws Relating to the Child and Family (4)
Legal and ethical guidelines for counselors, therapists, and
child development practitioners; laws related to the family
including marriage, divorce, and assessment and reporting of
child abuse.
484 Conferences with Parents/Primary Caregivers (4)
Research-based processes that facilitate student academic,
emotional and social growth through parental involvement,
including family and study rituals, motivation, self-esteem,
assisting with homework, monitoring student progress and
school-home community partnerships.
489 Behavior Management Using Reinforcement in
Classrooms
(
4)
Prerequisite: PSY 150. Constructive approaches to classroom
management using individual and group reinforcing
contingencies for preschool through high school age students.
490 Problems in Guidance (1–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique
problems in guidance as announced in Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
494 Seminar: Rehabilitation Services (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 200AB; prerequisites or corequisites:
COUN 406, 448, 557. Enhancement and integration of
techniques and skills needed for effective functioning in the
field. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
495 Field Work in Rehabilitation Services (3–9)
Prerequisites: Admission to Rehabilitation Services major,
COUN 200AB, consent of field work supervisor; prerequisites
or corequisites: COUN 406, 448; corequisite: COUN 494.
Field placement arranged congruent with option area selected.
Graded CR/NC.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor and
consent of division chair. Project selected in conference with
sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly;
final report submitted. May be repeated for credit.
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List of Courses (EDSP) - Undergraduate Level
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the division and
approval of the graduate adviser: EDSP 403, 407, 489.
300 Introduction to Special Education (2)
Learning theories, strategies, classroom management in multi-
cultural communities. Verification of a minimum 45 hours
participation with students without disabilities in general
education settings. Required for the Education Specialist
credential in special education.
301 Individuals with Disabilities in Contemporary
Society (3)
Introduction to the construct of disability and services and
accommodations which enable individuals to participate fully in
all aspects of life. Participation in a minimum of ten hours of
service learning activities that meet community needs. This
course requires service learning.
Upper Division Courses
400 Foundations of Special Education (4)
Legal, historical, and practice-based foundations of special
education. Classification systems, characteristics, and
individualization of services for students with disabilities and/or
gifts and talents. Implications of risk factors for health and
development.
403 Special Education Laboratory (1–5)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Practicum field experience with
individuals with exceptional needs in designated areas of
special education. Graded CR/NC.
406 Observation in Orientation and Mobility (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Opportunity for firsthand
experience and observations in education and rehabilitation
programs in orientation and mobility in general education and
specialized settings. May be repeated to maximum of 2 units.
Graded CR/NC.
407 Directed Teaching in Special Education (3–12)
Prerequisites: See Directed Teaching requirements; 12 units
of directed teaching in an area of special education other than
speech and hearing may be used to satisfy requirement for
equivalent amount on teaching credential. Assignments in city
and county schools under supervision and guidance of
qualified teacher and University supervisor. Graded CR/NC.
408 Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy Processes in
Individuals with Special Needs (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Theories and sequences of
cognitive, linguistic, and literacy development Impact of
disabilities and culture; informal techniques of assessment of
communication skills.
409 Assessment for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in
Diverse Educational Settings (4)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDSP 300. Principles, procedures
interpretation, communication and application of various formal
and informal assessment techniques for individuals with
exceptional needs in diverse educational settings. Use of
assessment data to develop IEPS and select appropriate
curriculum.
409I Assessment Strategies and Curricular Modification
for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Diverse
Educational Settings (4)
Corequisites: EDSP 300. Principles, procedures and
application of various formal and informal assessment
techniques for individuals with exceptional needs in diverse
educational settings. Organize, develop, adapt, implement,
and evaluate instruction and curricula.
413 Student Behavior and Social Interaction Skills:
Support for Individuals with Special Needs (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 400, 409. Introduction to issues related to
facilitation of appropriate behavior and social interaction skills
of students with special needs. Principles and application of
behavioral support and intervention will be discussed.
416 Working with Families of Young Handicapped
Children (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 400, course work in child development.
Techniques for teachers and other professionals working with
families of young handicapped children in infant and preschool
programs.
420 Implications of Communication Handicaps (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Survey of educational,
psychological, and vocational implications of communication
handicaps; emphasis on impact of auditory impairment.
430 Sign Language (3)
Methods of manual communication and relationships to other
forms of communication; use of nonoral communication in
therapeutic and educational settings.
431A Laboratory: Sign Language, Beginning (1)
Intensive sign language practice in the habilitation of
prelingually hearing impaired individuals.
431B Laboratory: Sign Language, Advanced (1)
Advanced practice in sign language for the habilitation of
prelingually hearing impaired individuals.
440 The Gifted Individual I (4)
Characteristics, needs, and identification of gifted individuals,
with emphasis on early nurture. Problems of personal,
educational, and social development of gifted individuals;
overview of current and innovative programs.
441 The Gifted Individual II (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 440. Strategies for education of gifted
individuals, prekindergarten through grade 12. Methods of
assessment; program planning to meet individual needs;
evaluation of development. Emphasis on developing higher
cognitive skills, including techniques of inquiry, simulation,
open structure, and problem solving.
450 Teaching Students with Mild to Severe Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 409. Teaching students with mild to severe
disabilities in elementary and secondary settings. Focus on
language arts, literacy, communication, mathematics, critical
thinking and social competence.
460 Implications of Physical and Health Impairments (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 462. Impact of physical and health
impairments on psychological and sociological interactions and
outcomes; implications for lifespan development, career
preparation, and independent living.
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462 Survey of Physical and Health Impairments (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Survey of major physical and health
impairments, including neuromotor impairments, degenerative
diseases, orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders, health
impairments, and infectious diseases. Effects on development,
treatment and educational implications.
463 Augmentative Communication and Adaptive
Technology in Special Education (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 400, 408. Assistive technology available
to meet educational needs of individuals with severe
disabilities. Emphasis on assessment, design, and
implementation of augmentative and alternative communication
technologies for persons with severe communication
challenges.
464 Assessment and Curricular Adaptations for
Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 409. Assessment and curricular
adaptations for individuals with low incidence disabilities.
Modification of academic content areas, the arts, and functional
curriculum. Emphasis on curricular adaptations, including low
and high assistive technology.
465 Introduction to Vision (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: EDSP 400 or instructor consent.
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye; principles of
optics, low vision devices; components of an eye exam and
report; vision screening programs.
465L Functional Low Vision Assessment (1)
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: EDSP 465. Principles
of functional low vision assessment including techniques for
administering assessments to infants/toddlers, school-age
children, and children with multiple disabilities. Practical
applications and implications for educational programming.
466 Literary and Mathematical Braille (5)
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: EDSP 400.
Fundamentals of specialized communication skills for
individuals with visual impairment and blindness, including
literary Grade 2 Braille, mathematical Braille, slate and stylus,
computer Brail and Braille reading.
NOTE: This course will be offered through a distance learning
model that uses Web-based learning, students must be
proficient in, and have access to current technology (hardware
and software). They must be proficient in using e-mail and
sending attachments.
469 Psychological, Sociological, and Vocational
Implications of Visual Impairment and Blindness (4)
Psychosocial implications of visual impairment and blindness
through the life span including family systems, cultural
diversity, adjustment, and guidance. Vocational/transition
issues in the blindness system and development of
professional advocacy.
475 Orientation and Mobility for the Blind (6)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Principles and techniques
of orientation and mobility for individuals who are blind.
Practical application of techniques during simulated blindfold
experiences. Content seminars address foundations and
methods of orientation and mobility.
476A Orientation and Mobility Instructional Seminar (5)
Prerequisites: C or better in EDSP 475, instructor consent.
Seminar in methods of assessment, planning and instruction in
orientation and mobility for diverse learners who are visually
impaired; development of concepts and spatial awareness;
development and utilization of appropriate instructional
materials and resources. (Seminar 1 hour)
476B Clinical Practice in Orientation and Mobility (5)
Prerequisites: C or better in EDSP 475, instructor consent.
Prerequisite or corequisite: EDSP 476A. Clinical practicum in
methods of assessment, planning and instruction in orientation
and mobility for diverse learners with visual impairments;
development of concepts and spatial awareness;
development/utilization of instructional materials and
resources. (Laboratory 12 hours)
489 Demonstration of Instructional Competencies (3–12)
Prerequisite: Approval of division chairperson or designee.
Demonstration of competencies related to instructional skills
specified for components leading to completion of approved
credential, certificate, or degree program requirements. May
be repeated for credit with division approval. Graded CR/NC
.
490 Problems in Special Education (2–5)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation and study of
unique problems in special education. Specific subject
announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit
as subject matter changes.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project
selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly; final report submitted. May
be repeated for credit.
Graduate Level Courses (COUN)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 500-level courses that
are required in a credential program.
500AB Theoretical and Developmental Aspects of
Behavior (4,4)
Study of psychological, social and cognitive developmental
themes in childhood. Emphasis on issues related to
counseling and school psychology.
501 Behavior Analysis in School, Home, and Agency
Settings (4)
Prerequisite: COUN 406 or 489 or PSY 428. Principles and
application of behavioral contingency management
procedures.
502 Advanced Behavioral Contingency Management in
Schools (4)
Prerequisites: 501, instructor consent. Behavioral research,
ethics, and recent developments in applying behavioral
procedures to school and consulting relationships.
503 Sociological and Cultural Factors in Counseling (4)
Effect of social environment and cultural group membership
on behaviors related to counseling; relationship of social and
cultural background to counseling theory and techniques to
our changing cultures; implications of crosscultural research
for counseling practice.
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504 Advanced Topical Study in Application of Behavior
Analysis to Education (4)
Prerequisite: COUN 502. In-depth study of particular topics
within behavior analysis. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units as subject matter changes.
505 Practicum: Counseling (3)
Corequisites: Admission to a degree or credential program
or employment as a counselor. Practical experience
preparatory to working with clients, knowledge and skills in
listening and helping. Students initiate a professional
portfolio and develop a plan for gaining necessary counseling
competencies. Graded CR/NC.
506 Individual Counseling Strategies (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 505; instructor consent. Techniques in
individual counseling that apply to specific settings or derive
from specific theories of counseling.
507 Individual Clinical Counseling (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 428, 557, or 448; 406 or 501; 505; 506;
admission to school psychology or school counseling
program or instructor/adviser consent; and evidence of
current student liability insurance. Supervised individual
career and personal counseling through the campus
Counseling and Assessment clinic. Students implement
theory, develop case management strategies, and develop
their own counseling behavior. Lecture I hour, clinical field
experience 3 hours scheduled plus 3 hours arranged. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 units for credit. Graded CR/NC.
510 Counseling Students in Higher Education (4)
Characteristics and problems of American college students;
impact of college life on individual, psychosocial aspects of
student culture and college environment as well as cultural
differences.
516 Group Counseling (4)
Prerequisites: 406 or 501; 505. Theory and practice of
group processes, leadership, membership skills; group skills
appropriate to school, college, agency settings; counseling
group and guidance group processes; current research in
group theory and practice.
517 Group Counseling: Practicum (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 516. Supervised group counseling
through campus’ Counseling and Assessment Clinic or local
school or agency. Lecture 1 hour, 6 hours approved clinical
experience. May be repeated once for credit. Graded
CR/NC.
520 Introduction to Family Evaluation and Counseling (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 506, 507; corequisite: COUN 523.
Introduction to major counseling theories and practices for
working with relationships in family contexts; focus on
methods of initial family assessment and family counseling
with individual family members.
521 Advanced Family and Marriage Counseling (4)
Prerequisite: COUN 520; corequisite: COUN 589.
Approaches to joint family counseling and marriage
counseling within family systems framework.
522 Family Counseling with Children (4)
Prerequisite: COUN 589 or 586. Theory and methods of
counseling children in families; includes assessment and
study of child’s role in family structure; applications of
verbally- and activity-based therapy.
523 Family Counseling Laboratory (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 406 or 501; 507; corequisite: COUN
520. Supervised counseling of couples and families utilizing
strategies and techniques of systems theory; practical
experience designed to enhance students’ skills as family
counselors. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
529 Principles of Research and Program Evaluation in
Counseling (4)
Prerequisite: EDFN 452 or PSY 302. Principles, procedures,
and ethical considerations underlying collection, analysis, and
interpretation of data for research and evaluation of
counseling programs.
531AB Individual Testing and Case Study Techniques
(4, 4) (also listed as PSY 531AB)
Prerequisites: COUN 428 plus one of following sequences:
PSY 410AB and 438; 410AB and 431; 418AB and 431; or
PSY 410A, 428A, and 501. Intensive practice in
administration and interpretation of better known testing
devices for mental ability, perceptual and motor functioning,
and personality dynamics, with attention to integration of
results in case studies. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
532 Diagnosis of Learning Problems and Remedial
Procedures (4)
Prerequisite: COUN 531B. Methods used by classroom
teachers and school specialists in diagnosis and remediation
of learning disabilities.
533 Psychological Testing Applied to Mentally,
Physically Atypical (4)
Prerequisite: COUN 531B. Selection, administration, and
interpretation of tests used for appraising the atypical
individual. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
534 Methods of Personality Assessment (4) (also listed
as PSY 534)
Prerequisite: COUN 531AB. Study and evaluation of current
personality tests, objective and projective. Administration,
scoring, interpretation, and reporting of results; findings of
empirical research. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
535 Alternative Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 531A. Selection, educational
implications, and use of alternative assessment techniques
and findings; implications for least restrictive placement.
536 Practicum: School-Based Consultation (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 501, COUN 505. Conceptual basis for
school-based consultation including knowledge about
preventive approaches applicable for use in school settings.
Students will initiate and carry out a consultation role with
assigned teachers.
537 Practicum: School Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the School Psychology Program;
Certificate of Clearance; Approved School Site; Consent of
instructor. Supervised school-based activities providing direct
and indirect pupil services. Meets California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing standards for School Psychology. May
be repeated for up to 6 units. Graded CR/NC.
538 Seminar: Methods of Diagnostic Assessment in
Counseling (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 428, 506; PSY 410A or B. Use of
statistical and clinical methods as bases for diagnostic
appraisal in counseling; emphasis on individual case reports.
Includes utilization of current versions of professionally
mandated resources like the APA Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual (DSM).
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540AB Foundations of Rehabilitation (4, 4)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate rehabilitation option.
Introduction to rehabilitation counseling profession, including
study of roles and functions of rehabilitation counselors, case
management, and impact of disability on individual’s
psychological, physical, and social life. Participation in field
observation required.
542AB Medical Aspects of Disability (3, 3)
Review of literature and research implications for
rehabilitative counseling of major physical and psychiatric
conditions leading to disablement; etiology, therapy, and
prognosis of rehabilitation.
552 Counseling and Human Sexuality (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 450 or 506 or 516 or 520; corequisite:
SOC 421. Latest developments in theory and research in
area of human sexuality as these pertain to role of counselor.
557 Career Education and Guidance in Schools (4)
Career education and guidance covering elementary through
high school years. Use of activities, theory, and information
in the construction of career education programs.
581 Seminar: Leadership in Pupil Personnel Services (4)
Organization, administration, and evaluation of
comprehensive, competency-based pupil personnel
programs in Public K-12 schools or Community Colleges.
Program development and implementation; collaboration with
school administration, other helping professionals and
community; child welfare and attendance procedures and
laws related to minors.
585 Seminar: School Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent; corequisite: COUN 586P.
History and foundations of school psychology. Legal, ethical
and professional issues and standards. Roles and functions
of the school psychologist.
586 Supervised Field Experience in Pupil Personnel
Services (2–10)
Prerequisite: Admission by application filed with division by
fifth week of preceding quarter and approved by adviser and
division chair/associate chair. Supervised field experience in
school counseling, school psychology or child welfare and
attendance involving work with pupils, school personnel
parents, community agencies. Graded CR/NC. May be
repeated to maximum of 30 units. One unit of credit equals
fifty (50) hours of supervised filed experience. Candidates for
Services credential with Pupil Personnel Services
specialization enroll in an appropriate field experience as
follows:
586P School Psychology
586S School Counseling
586W Child Welfare and Attendance
587 Seminar: Higher Education Counseling (4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy in Higher
Education Counseling option and instructor consent.
Examination and investigation of critical issues in higher
education counseling. Seminar reports required.
588 Supervised Practice in Rehabilitation
Counseling (3–10)
Prerequisites: COUN 505, instructor consent, application
filed with division by fifth week of preceding quarter.
Supervised professional experience. One unit requires 40
hours of practice. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to
maximum of 15 units.
588C Supervised Practice in Rehabilitation/Career
Counseling (3-5)
Prerequisites: COUN 505, instructor consent, application filed
with division by fifth week of preceding quarter. Supervised
professional experience. One unit requires 40 hours of
practice. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of 15
units.
589 Site Practicum in Marriage, Family, and Child
Counseling (2–10)
Prerequisites: COUN 505, 520, 517 or 523; corequisite:
COUN 521 ; admission by application filed with division by
fifth week of preceding quarter. Supervised counseling
involving work with individuals, children, couples, and
families. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of
30 units.
590 Special Topics in Counselor Education (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of division chair. Intensive study of
designated problems in counselor education. May be
repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
591 Supervised Field Experience in Applied Behavior
Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 593, application filed with division by
fifth week of preceding quarter. Supervised professional
experience; one unit requires 40 hours of practice. Graded
CR/NC only. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
592 Behavior Interventions for Severe Behavior
Problems (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 501; recommended prerequisite:
COUN 502. Biological, psychological and developmental
factors affecting severe behavior problems. Emphasis is on
conducting functional analysis assessments and on programs
for specific severe behavior problems.
593 Practicum: Staff Development and Consultation (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 502, 586S. Practical experience
consulting with parents and teachers regarding behavior
management problems and assisting school personnel in
providing in-service training. Lecture 1 hour, clinical field
experience 3 hours scheduled plus 3 hours arranged. May
be repeated to a maximum of 6 units for credit. Graded
CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the Masters Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: COUN 529, instructor consent to act as
sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be
repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate
work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor
to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced
topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be
repeated for credit.
599A, Thesis or Project Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 and 500, or EDFN 553, or COUN
529, advancement to candidacy, written approval of thesis
chair. Prior to completion, students will have completed draft
of thesis or project proposal, selected a thesis committee,
and submitted draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
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599B, Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: COUN 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Prior to completion, student will have
submitted final draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
599C, Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: COUN 599B, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Completion of thesis or project under direct
supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
Graduate Level Courses (EDSP)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the division and
approval of the graduate adviser: EDSP 403, 407, 489. Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate
students may enroll in 500-level courses that are required in a credential program.
500 Research Methods in Special Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Study of research relating to
psychological and educational problems of exceptional
children, introduction to methodological problems in
developing, conducting, and reporting research in special
education.
501 Problems and Practices in Special Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Problems of organization,
administration, and supervision of special education programs;
evaluation of recent proposed needed legislation; review of
current literature for advanced students and administrators.
502 Educational Measurements in Special Education (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 400, 409, basic courses in student’s
special field. Interpretation and use of test and other
measurements for study of the exceptional child. May not be
substituted for the credential requirement of administration of
individual psychological tests.
503 Field Work in Special Education (3–6)
Prerequisite: Consent of division chair. Supervised field
training in problems relating to instruction, supervision,
administration, evaluation, and guidance of exceptional
individuals. Special assignments in schools, diagnostic
centers, rehabilitation centers or community agencies. May be
repeated to maximum of 9 units.
504 Selected Studies in Special Education (3–5)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Intensive study of designated
problems in special education. May be repeated for credit as
subject matter changes.
508 Technology Applications in Special Education (4)
Prerequisites: EDIT 430 and admissions to Level II Credential
program or Masters program. Students need to be proficient in
and have access to current technology and Internet. Advanced
online, web-based seminar in integration of various
technologies into curriculum of students with exceptionalities.
Examination of relevant research and development of authentic
application projects.
509 Advanced Methods and Models for Teaching Special
Populations in General Education (4)
Prerequisite; EDSP 400 or equivalent. Advanced methodology
and models designed to make possible the social and
academic inclusion of students identified with disabilities or as
gifted/talented in the general education classroom.
511 Seminar: Issues and Strategies for Multicultural
Special Education Students (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 408 or COMD 455. Special education for
multicultural/bilingual exceptional students, issues in
nondiscriminatory assessment, instructional strategies for
multicultural/bilingual special education students.
512 Building Partnerships in Special Education (2)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Theory and methods of
communication and collaboration with students, families,
school and community personnel. Role of culture in
communication, collaboration. Issues and concerns related to
building partnerships.
514 Assessment of Infants and Young Children with
Special Needs (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 408, 416. Assessment and educational
planning for infants and young children at risk and those with
disabilities, including standardized, team-based, authentic, and
play-based approaches.
515 Planning Programs for Exceptional Infants and Young
Children (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 415, 416, 514. A study of research and
issues related to assessment, planning, and implementation
(intervention) of services for at-risk and exceptional infants and
young children.
516 Medical and Behavioral Characteristics of Young
Infants with Special Needs (4)
Characteristics of the high-risk infant in the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit and after hospital discharge; characteristics of
infants with identified disabilities; assessment and intervention
strategies.
517 Advanced Issues in Early Childhood Special
Education (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 514, 515, 516. Current research and
practices related to program development, intervention
methods and parent-professional relationships in early
childhood special education.
540 Affective Development of Exceptional Individuals (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 400. Relationship of affective factors,
e.g., receiving, responding, valuing, self-concept of learner and
teacher, to cognitive growth of exceptional individual.
Emphasis on affective area applicable to all exceptionalities, as
approached through current research related to exceptional
individuals.
541 Advanced Studies in Gifted Education (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 441. Exploration of issues, research
trends, and current practices for gifted individuals in
educational programs.
551 Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 450. Methods for teaching students access
to the core curriculum as well as personal care, mobility,
functional academics, and transition skills.
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552 Teaching Students with Reading and Writing
Disabilities I (4units)
Prerequisite: EDEL 415 EDSP 409. Methods for assessment
and instruction in literacy for students with reading and writing
disabilities. Includes development of basic reading, writing,
language skills in grades K-12 and across service delivery
settings.
553 Teaching Students with Reading and Writing
Disabilities II (4 units)
Prerequisite: EDSP 552. Methods related to the education of
students with mild/moderate disabilities including optimizing
access to core curriculum and developing advanced literacy
skills.
554 Educating Individuals with Emotional/Behavioral
Disorders (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 450 or instructor consent. Etiology,
characteristics, instructional impact, and support of students
with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD). Emphasis is placed
on issues of identification, assessment, educational planning,
and positive behavioral support.
555 Advanced Methods in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 553 or permission of instructor. Advanced
methods for identification and instruction of individuals with
mild to moderate disabilities, including specific learning
disabilities, mental retardation, and behavior disorders; current
issues, emerging trends, transition to adulthood.
556 Research in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 555. Intensive investigation of several
research bases concerning topics relevant to the education of
mild to moderate disabilities.
560 Seminar: Education of Individuals with Physical
Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 462. Identification and analysis of
problems and current issues relating to the education of
individuals with physical disabilities and those with multiple
disabilities; review of research on specific disabilities.
565 Advanced Problems in Education of Visually
Handicapped (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of requirements for credential for
teaching visually impaired. (May be taken concurrently with
EDSP 407.) Identification and analysis of problems and current
issues relating to education of visually impaired; review of
recent research specifically related to visual impairment and its
application to educational practice.
NOTE: This course will be offered through a distance learning
model that uses Web-based learning, students must be
proficient in, and have access to current technology (hardware
and software). They must be proficient in using e-mail and
sending attachments.
567 Academic Skills for Individuals with Visual Impairment
and Blindness (4)
Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: EDSP 409, 466.
Assessments, methods, and strategies related to the teaching
of academic skills to individuals with visual impairment and
blindness. Specialized curriculum, adaptive materials, aids,
and media. Braille reading and writing proficiency.
568 Functional Skills for Exceptional Individuals (4)
Prerequisites or corequisite: EDSP 409, 567 or approval of
instructor. Assessment, intervention, and issues related to
individuals with visual impairment and additional disabilities
including orientation and mobility basics.
569 Specialized Technology for Individuals with Visual
Impairments (4 units)
Prerequisite: EDSP 508 or equivalent. Hands-on instructional
training and applied practicum in adaptive technology specific
to individuals with visual impairments, including electronic
notetakers, tactile graphics, computer-generated Braille
translation, and computer screen programs.
570AB Low Incidence Early Childhood Special Education
(2-2 units)
Pre- or corequisite: EDSP 408 or course equivalent. Early
intervention procedures and strategies for working with infants,
toddlers, and young children with low incidence disabilities
(deaf and hard-of-hearing, visual impairment, and physical and
health impairments) and multiple disabilities.
575A Advanced Seminar in Orientation and Mobility (1)
Prerequisite: C or better in EDSP 475, instructor consent.
Advanced seminar in orientation and mobility issues, systems
and processes (Seminar 1 hour). This course may be offered
using a combination of web-based and field-based learning.
575B Advanced Clinical Practice in Orientation and
Mobility (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 476A&B, instructor consent. Prerequisite
or corequisite: EDSP 575A. Advanced clinical training in
orientation and mobility processes and application of methods,
materials, and individualized instructional units in meeting the
needs of individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
(Laboratory 12 hours)
576A Orientation and Mobility: Seminar in Multiple
Disabilities (2)
Prerequisites: EDSP 476A&B, instructor consent . Seminar in
strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to visually
impaired individuals with multiple disabilities. Seminar
emphasizes the modification of typical instructional strategies
and techniques, and use of adaptive devices. (Seminar 2
hours)
576B Clinical Practice in Orientation and Mobility:
Emphasis Multiple Disabilities (2)
Prerequisites: EDSP 476 A&B, instructor consent. Prerequisite
or corequisite: EDSP 576A. Clinical practice in teaching
orientation and mobility to visually impaired individuals with
multiple disabilities, emphasizing modification of typical
instructional strategies and techniques, and use of adaptive
devices. Field practicum 6 hours. (Laboratory 4-6 hours)
579 Assessment in Transition Planning (4)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Review Of assessment
strategies for transition planning for students with disabilities.
Formal/informal assessments will be presented for gaining
knowledge and competencies in conducting assessments with
multicultural/multilingual understanding.
580 Biomedical Aspects of Mental Retardation (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 406. Etiological and developmental aspects
of mental retardation from biological and medical points of
view.
581 Transition Planning for Secondary Students with
Disabilities (4)
Principles and issues of transition planning for secondary –
level students with disabilities in postsecondary education,
employment (including supportive employment/entrepreneur)
independent living, leisure/recreation, and community living;
needs assessment in curriculum; instructional strategies;
collaboration among family and professionals.
690 / Special Education and Counseling
582 Advanced Issues in the Education of Students with
Moderate to Severe Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 551. Issues and research relevant to
current practices in education of students with moderate to
severe disabilities.
583 Advanced Issues and Research in Inclusive Education
(4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 450. Issues and research relevant to
current practices in inclusive educational practices.
584 Advanced Issues and Research in Transition (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 400. Issues and research relevant to
current practices in transition services of individuals with
disabilities.
585 Organization and Administration of Special Education
Programs (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of division of Special Education and
Counseling. Planning and financing special education
programs. Organization of local, state, federal, and private
agencies related to education of exceptional children.
586 Educating Students with Autism (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 551. Overview of characteristics of autism.
Review of assessment strategies, current interventions for
behavior, communication, and social deficits. Classroom
arrangement and organizational strategies. Interdisciplinary
approaches. Augmentative communication technique
587 Teaching Functional Communication (4)
Prerequisite: EDSP 413. Methods for assessing
communication needs of students with severe cognitive
disabilities. Approaches for teaching communication skills
using verbal and augmentative strategies.
595A Seminar: Development of Induction Plan (2)
Prerequisite: A valid California Education Specialist Level
Credential, or for interns, completion of first year of Level I
Credential program. Development of individualized induction
plan by candidate, university supervisor, and district support
provider. Induction plan is designed for the support and
professional development of the beginning special educator.
CR/NC
595B Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan (2)
Prerequisite: EDSP 595A, completion of individualized
induction plan. Final assessment of Induction Plan and Level II
competencies conducted by candidate, university supervisor,
and district support provider. Satisfactory completion leads to
Level II Specialist Credential in Special Education. Graded
CR/NC.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
597 Graduate Research (1–4)
Prerequisites: EDFN 500 or instructor consent to act as
sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be
repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate
work in education, consent of division chair and instructor to act
as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics in
field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for
credit.
599A Thesis or Project Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EDFN 452 and 500 or EDSP 500, advancement
to candidacy, written approval of thesis chair. Prior to
completion, students will have completed draft of thesis or
project proposal, selected a thesis committee, and submitted a
draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis committee. Graded
CR/NC
.
599B Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDSP 599A, written approval of thesis
committee chair. Prior to completion, students will have
submitted a final draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis
committee. Graded CR/NC.
599C Thesis or Project (2)
Prerequisites: EDSP 599, written approval of thesis committee
chair. Completion of thesis or project under direct supervision
of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.
Doctoral Courses in Higher Education (EDHI)
600 Seminar: Research in Special Education (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing or permission of
instructor, adviser, and division chair. Research in special
education; development of skills for analysis and synthesis of
research in special education, critical analysis of research in
special education, and development of professional writing
style.
602 Practicum: Program Development and Evaluation
(1–3)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Development of
proposals and grant applications for submission to federal,
state, and private agencies for research, training, and public
school program funding. May be repeated for credit.
604 Legal and Policy Issues in Special Education (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing or permission of
instructor, adviser, and division chair. Current legal, policy, and
leadership issues at an advanced level in special education.
Review of important laws, court cases, policy documents, and
legal procedures.
610 Research, Issues, and Practices in College and
University Teaching (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Current
research, issues, and practices in college and university
teaching; instructional planning and preparation; student and
program evaluation; noninstructional responsibilities of faculty.
611 Seminar: Supervision in College and University
Teaching (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Review of
research and practices in higher education supervision of
students; discussion of college/university student field and
laboratory teaching assignments and evaluation.
612 Program Proposal, Development, and Evaluation in
Higher Education (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Procedures for
needs assessment, development, evaluation of special
programs/projects; development of proposals and grant
applications.
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615 Research Seminar in Early Childhood Special
Education (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Research
seminar about early childhood special education issues
including emphasis on current research, theory and practice;
research and evaluation of program models; intervention
methods.
620 Seminar: Low Incidence Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, adviser, and division
chair. Theories and research related to infants, toddlers,
children and youth with low incidence disabilities including
deafness, visual impairments, and severe physical
impairments.
640 Research in Education of Gifted (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 400, 440. Intensive study of current
research about gifted, talented, and creative; factors in
intellectual development; experimental school programs.
650 Research Seminar: Adolescents and Adults with
Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing or permission of
instructor, adviser, and division chair. Adolescents and adults
with disabilities; review of major transition models, methods,
materials, and resources; need for transition services;
conceptualization and development of transition
model/programs.
660 Seminar: Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders
(4)
Prerequisites: Post-master’s degree standing or permission of
instructor, adviser, and division chair. Research, theory, and
policy related to educating individuals with learning disabilities
or behavior disorders; issue related to identification, placement,
and intervention.
680 Seminar: Moderate to Severe Disabilities (4)
Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing or permission of
instructor, adviser and division chair. Medical research, public
policy, social adjustment and integration research, program
development, evaluation, design, and other current issues.
698 Graduate Directed Study (1–8)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Independent directed study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
699 Doctoral Dissertation (4–8)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for Ph.D. degree,
consent of an instructor to act as sponsor, division approval of
topic prior to registration. Continuous enrollment required while
student is working on dissertation.
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Department of
Technology
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering and Technology A337
Phone: (323) 343-4550
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/tech/index.htm
The Department of Technology offers four undergraduate programs in areas designed to prepare students for management-
oriented careers in aviation, fire safety and prevention, graphic communications, industrial/production technology and one
undergraduate program to prepare technology education teachers. Graduates of these programs are employed in a wide range of
careers including supervisors, managers, management representatives, trainers, technical support specialists, analysts, planners,
and teachers. The department also offers several upper division certificate programs to provide further technical depth.
The Faculty
Professors: Benjamin L. Lee, Ethan B. Lipton, Paul Liu, Don M. Maurizio, A. Keith Mew, Stephanie Nelson, Virgil A. Seaman,
Ray O. Shackelford, Le D. Tang.
Associate Professors: Jai Hong.
Emeriti: Cortland C. Doan, Raymond E. Fausel, Gregory S. Graham, Kenneth F. Hird, Pamela D. Jablonsky, John LaMonica,
Kenneth Phillips, Kenneth N. Sweetnam, Norwood Teague.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Industrial Arts
A total of 186 units is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree
in Industrial Arts. The program is designed primarily for
students who plan to become Technology Education teachers.
Refer to the Charter College of Education section of the
Undergraduate Studies:General Information chapter of this
catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential
programs.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Industrial Arts is 186 units, of which 84 units are in
the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of
units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free
electives.
Requirements for the Major
(84 units)
Required for the major are 84 units of professional and
technical courses in technology.
The professional component requires 27 units and the
technical program requires 57 units, distributed as follows:
foundation courses, 24 units; area of concentration, 21–27
units; and additional specialization, 6–12 units.
Professional Courses (27 units)
Required Courses
TECH 101 Industrial Safety for Industrial Education (3)
TECH 200 History of Technology (3)
TECH 300AB Foundations of Industrial Education (2, 2)
TECH 380 Communication Technology (3)
TECH 381 Materials, Process, and Fabrication
Technology (3)
TECH 382 Power Technology (3)
TECH 400 Written Communications Skills for Industrial
Technology (4)
TECH 481 Practicum in Industrial Technology (4)
Technical Courses (57 units)
A minimum of 57 units is required in technical courses, chosen
from the three areas below.
Foundation Program (24 units)
Required Courses
ART 287 Introduction to Photography (3)
TECH 100 Introduction to Automotive Mechanisms (3)
TECH 110 Introduction to Drafting (3)
TECH 120 DC Electronics (3)
TECH 130 Introduction to Graphic Communications (3)
TECH 144 Introduction to Industrial Design (3)
TECH 160 Introduction to Metalworking (3)
TECH 170 Introduction to Wood Technology (3)
Area of Concentration (21–27 units)
Select a total of 21–27 units of intermediate and advanced
courses and laboratory work from one of the following areas:
• Power, Energy and Transportation
• Design
• Electronics Technology
• Graphic Communications
• Manufacturing Technology
• Technology
When needed, select additional related courses with adviser
approval. As a rule, one or two of these courses will be lower
division (3 or 6 units) and the remainder upper division (15–
24 units).
Additional Specialization (6–12 units)
The remaining units needed to satisfy the technical
requirement are used to strengthen the area of concentration
or to develop a second area of concentration. Add the
following courses to the designated areas of specialization.
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Power, Energy and Transportation
TECH 361 Welding Technology (3)
TECH 463 Metal Machining I (3)
Design
TECH 271 Wood Construction Technology (3)
TECH 464 Metal Machining II (3)
Electronics Technology
TECH 415 Electromechanical Drafting and Design (3)
Manufacturing Technology
TECH 411 Tool Design (3)
TECH 312 Technical Illustration (3)
TECH 234 Photo Offset Lithography (3)
TECH 311 Architectural Drafting (3)
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Aviation Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration requires a
total of 180 units including 21 semester units (32 quarter units)
of community college work for students who have completed a
two-year community college program in airframe and power
plant maintenance, air traffic control, air transportation,
commercial pilot, travel management, or similar aviation-
oriented program.
The lower division program is completed at the community
college or other four-year institutions. Students who have not
completed lower division general education requirements at
the time of entrance to Cal. State L.A. must fulfill these
remaining requirements in addition to upper division general
education and major requirements. Transfer students must
also complete prerequisites to required upper division courses
in accounting, economics and finance.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Aviation Administration is 180 units, of which 104
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Required Courses (56 units)
TECH 341 General Aviation Operations and
Administration (4)
TECH 342 Airline Administration (4)
TECH 343 Airport Administration (4)
TECH 344 Aviation Law (4)
TECH 345 Air Cargo (4)
TECH 400 Written Communication Skills (4)
TECH 440 Safety Factors in Aviation (4)
TECH 447 Senior Seminar - Aviation Problems (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
ACCT 300 Managerial Accounting (4)
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
ECON 310 Managerial Economics (4)
GEOG 457 Transportation Geography (4)
Technical Electives (8 units)
Select a minimum of 2 classes of 300 or 400 level courses with
prior advisor approval.
TECH 340 Airline Operations (4)
TECH 346 National Airspace System and Air Traffic
Control (4)
TECH 441 Aviation Sales (4)
TECH 442 Airport Planning (4)
TECH 443 Air Transportation (4)
TECH 444 Airline Equipment and Personnel (4)
TECH 445 Quality Control and Inspection in Aviation (4)
TECH 446 Airport Fiscal Administration (4)
TECH 448 Case Studies in Airline Finance (4)
Options, Concentrations or Special
Emphasis
Select as an option 2 classes from one of the following
categories; administration, computer application technology,
criminal justice, and public administration.
Administration Elective
FIN 305 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business (4)
FIN 338 Real Estate Principles (4)
FIN 339 Real Estate Practice (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
MKT 352 World Air Transportation (4)
MKT 452 Physical Distribution Management (4)
MKT 455 Pro-seminar: International Transportation (4)
Computer Application Technology Elective
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
CIS 484 Communications Systems (4)
GEOG 268 Computer and Internet Applications in
Geography (4)
GEOG 269 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (4)
TECH 110 Introduction to Drafting (4)
Criminal Justice Elective
CRIM 126 Concepts of Criminal Law (4)
CRIM 303 Theories and Perspectives in Criminal
Justice (4)
CRIM 365 Personal Identification Systems (4)
CRIM 405 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (4)
CRIM 406 Comparative Justice Systems (4)
CRIM 409 Forensic Science (4)
Public Administration Elective
POLS 403 State and Local Government (4)
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
POLS 461 Dynamics of Urban Administration (4)
POLS 463 Public Personnel Administration (4)
POLS 466 Public Financial Administration (4)
POLS 472 Organization and Management (4)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire
Protection Administration and
Technology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection
Administration and Technology was designed to meet the
needs of various fire services for educational experiences that
provide both technical and administrative skills. The
curriculum was developed through close consultation with
representatives of all levels of the fire services from local
groups to state committees and boards.
Required for the degree are 180 quarter units, including
applicable lower division preparation at a community college.
The major requires a total of 100–108 quarter units. Consult
with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all
areas of the degree including GE and free electives.
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Required Community College Preparation
A minimum of 15 semester units (23 quarter units) of
community college courses is required, as follows (semester
units shown):
Building Construction for Fire Protection (3)
Fire Company Organization and Management (3)
Fire Behavior and Control (3)
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (3)
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3)
A maximum of 6 semester units (9 quarter units) of community
college coursework may be used as lower division electives.
Select from the following (semester units shown):
Fire Apparatus and Equipment (3)
Fire Hydraulics (3)
Fire Investigation I (3)
Fire Service Communications Systems (3)
Fire Service Records and Reports (3)
Hazardous Materials I and II (3 each)
Related Codes and Ordinances (3)
Rescue Practices (3)
Wildland Fire Control (3)
Requirements for the
major (100-108 quarter units)
A total of 15–21 semester units (22–32 quarter units) of
community college courses may be included in the major
program.
The remainder of the major is primarily upper division work,
with 68–86 quarter units required beyond the community
college preparation. Of these units, a maximum of 12 may be
taken in lower division courses.
Required Courses (52 units)
BUS 305 Business Communications (4)
POLS 403 State and Local Government (4)
POLS/SOC 415 Political Sociology (4)
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4)
POLS 463 Public Personnel Administration (4)
POLS 466 Public Financial Administration (4)
TECH 350 Fire Protection and the Community (4)
TECH 351AB Fire Defense Planning (4, 4)
TECH 352AB Fire Protection Aspects of Building
Design (4, 4)
TECH 353 Fire Disaster Administration (4)
TECH 452 Fire Prevention Administration (4)
Electives (16–34 units)
Select from following with adviser approval and attention to
prerequisites.
Select 8–10 units from following:
ENGR 300
POLS 281 or SOC 210AB
POLS 461, 472, 496
Select 8 units from following:
POLS 404
SOC 201, 202, 420
TECH 355
Select 0–16 units from following:
TECH 451, 453AB
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Graphic Communications
The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications is
designed to provide technical management opportunities for
students who have an interest in a career in graphic
communications or those employed in the digital media and
print industry. It was developed in response to needs identified
by this industry and in cooperation with the area community
colleges offering two-year graphic communications/printing
programs.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Graphic Communications is 180 units, of which 104
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Admission to the Program
All students must meet the admission requirements of the
California State University, Los Angeles. Generally, if a student
were in good standing at the last college attended, he/she may
be admitted as an undergraduate transfer student.
Requirements for the Program (104 units)
A total of 104 units are required with 60 quarter units of
required courses, 36 quarter units of technical elective courses
in graphic communications, and eight quarter units in
emphases.
Required Courses (60 units)
TECH 101 Industrial Safety for Technology (3)
TECH 130 Introduction To Graphic Communications
(3)
TECH 150 Introduction To Higher Education in
Technology (2)
TECH 231 Imposition and
Electronic Image Assembly (3)
TECH 232 Electronic Prepress Systems (3)
TECH 233 Presswork Procedures (3)
TECH 234 Photo Offset Lithography (3)
ACCT 200A Principles of Accounting (4)
ACCT 200B Principles of Accounting (4)
ECON 201 Principles of Economics (4)
ECON 202 Principles of Economics (4)
FIN 205 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business I (4)
CIS 283 Introduction to Application Programming with
Java (4)
CIS 100 Business Computer Systems (4)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems (4)
ACCT 300 Managerial Accounting (4)
TECH 400 Written Communication Skills for
Industrial Technology (4)
Technical Electives (36 units)
Select 36 units of courses with prior adviser approval.
TECH 330 Graphic Communications Processes and
Materials (3)
TECH 332 Typography (3)
TECH 432 Typographical Layout and Design (3)
TECH 433A Printing Estimating (3)
TECH 433B Computer Aided Printing Estimating and
Job Costing (3)
TECH 434A Graphic Communications Production
Management I (3)
TECH 434B Graphic Communications Production
Management II (3)
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TECH 435 Color Theory, Reproduction, and
Management (3)
TECH 436 Electronic Publishing Technology and
Management (3)
TECH 437 Alternative Media Production (3)
TECH 438 Image Capture, Processing, and
Management (3)
TECH 439 Digital Workflow Management (3)
TECH 454L Special Topics in Technology (3)
TECH 490G Adv. Problems in Technology (3)
Options. Concentrations or Special
Emphasis (8 units)
Select two courses from one of the following categories:
management, marketing and sales, or digital imaging and
document management.
Management Elective:
ECON 303 Money, Banking, and the Economy (4)
FIN 303 Business Finance (4)
FIN 305 Legal and Regulatory Environment of
Business II (4)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Business Management
(4)
MGMT 468 Small Business Management (4)
Marketing and Sales Elective:
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
MKT 341 Salesmanship (4)
MKT 346 Marketing of Services (4)
MKT 442 Marketing Management (4)
MKT 448 Mail Order/Direct Response Marketing
(4)
Digital Imaging and Document Management Elective:
CIS 410 Hardware and Software Architecture (4)
CIS 405A Analysis and Logical Design I: Data Base (4)
CIS 484 Communications Systems (4)
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Industrial Technology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology is
available with a Production Technology option.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Industrial Technology, Production Technology Option
is 192 units, of which 107-109 units are in the major. Consult
with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all
areas of the degree including GE and free electives.
Production Technology Option
The Production Technology option was created to provide
technical management personnel for industry. The curriculum
combines design, manufacturing, and service courses with
leadership and business courses. This program was
developed in close cooperation with the various local industries
that employ large numbers of these professionals.
Requirements for the Major (107-109 units)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with
the Production Technology option requires a total of 192 units,
including 107-109 units in the major: 70–74 in technical
courses and 33-40 in related courses in mathematics, natural
sciences, and the College of Business and Economics.
Required Prerequisite Courses (8 units)
MATH 102 College Algebra (4)
PHYS 156 Physics for the 21
st
Century (4)
These required courses or their equivalents must be taken as part of
the General Education Program and are not counted in the units to
take for the major.
Required Professional Core (30 units)
TECH 101 Industrial Safety for Industrial Education (3)
TECH 200 History of Technology (3)
TECH 291 Computers in Technology (3)
TECH 380 Communication Technology (3)
TECH 381 Materials, Process, and Fabrication
Technology (3)
TECH 382 Power Technology (3)
TECH 400 Written Communication Skills for
Industrial Technology (4)
TECH 481 Practicum in Industrial Technology (4)
TECH 489 Industrial Training Methods (4)
Other Required Courses (23-25 Units)
CS 190 BASIC Programming (2)
(or any programming language course of 2–4 units)
CHEM 151 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5)
TECH 414 Robotics in Industry (2)
TECH 482 Metrics for Industry (3)
TECH 484 Automated Manufacturing Systems (4)
TECH 488 Fluid Power (3)
TECH 398 Cooperative Education (4)
Required Technical Core (12 units)
Select 12 units from following:
TECH 100 Introduction to Automotive Mechanisms (3)
TECH 110 Introduction to Drafting (3)
TECH 120 DC Electronics (3)
TECH 130 Introduction to Graphic Communications (3)
TECH 144 Introduction to Industrial Design (3)
TECH 160 Introduction to Metalworking (3)
TECH 170 Introduction to Wood Technology (3)
ART 287 Introduction to Photography (3)
Advanced Technology Courses (12-16 Units)
Select 12–16 units with adviser’s approval from following with
attention to prerequisites: *
TECH 234 Photo Offset Lithography (3)
TECH 301 Fuel and Ignition Systems (3)
TECH 403 Chassis and Suspension Systems (3)
TECH 405 Engine Design (3)
TECH 411 Tool Design (3)
TECH 412 Manufacturing and Construction Drafting (3)
TECH 415 Electromechanical Drafting and Design (3)
TECH 321 Solid State Electronics (3)
TECH 325 Industrial Controls (3)
TECH 425 Programmable Controls (3)
TECH 434A Graphic Communications Production
Management I (3)
TECH 435 Color Theory, Reproduction, and
Management (3)
TECH 461 Industrial Casting (3)
TECH 463 Metal Machining (3)
TECH 465 Industrial Machining Processes (3)
TECH 372 Wood Finishing and Preservation (3)
TECH 472 Wood Manufacturing Technology I (3)
TECH 473 Wood Manufacturing Technology II (3)
ART 387 Color Photography (3)
ART 483 Advertising and Photography (3)
ART 487 Functional Photography (3)
*If 12 units are taken in this section, then must take 8 units from the
Management Electives section. If 16 units are taken, then only 4
units are needed from the Management Electives section. Total of
both sections to equal a minimum of 20 units.
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Required Management Courses (22 Units)
ACCT 202 Survey of Accounting (4)
ECON 209 Applied Business and Economic Statistics I
(4)
ECON 309 Applied Business and Economic Statistics II
(4)
MATH 242 Mathematics for Business and Economics
Majors (4)
MGMT 306 Production and Operations Management (4)
MGMT 467 Quality Control (4)
Management Electives (4-8 Units)
Select 4 or 8 units from following with attention to
prerequisites:*
ENGR 300 Economics for Engineers (4)
MGMT 460 Case Studies in Production and Operations
Management (4)
MGMT 462 Comparative Management (4)
MGMT 463 Process Design & Improvement (4)
MGMT 464 Production and Material Control (4)
MGMT 473 Personnel Management (4)
*If 4 units are taken in this section, then must take 16 units from
Advanced Technology section. If 8 units are taken, then only 12
units are needed from the Advanced Technology section. Total of
both sections to equal a minimum of 20 units.
Bachelor of Vocational Education Degree
The Bachelor of Vocational Education degree in Vocational
Arts is offered for vocational teachers recommended by the
California State Board of Examiners for Vocational Teachers.
Vocational teachers interested in details regarding this
program should see the BVE degree adviser in the Department
of Technology.
Students on time schedules that require the completion of 500-
level courses before completion of the BVE degree may
petition to enroll in the following graduate level secondary
education courses and apply them toward the degree:
EDAC 581 The Community College (3)
EDAC 582 Instruction in Community College (4)
EDAC 589 Directed Teaching in Community College (6)
The procedure to determine eligibility for enrolling in the above
courses is as follows:
1.Students must present evidence of employment as an
instructor in a community college. Verification may be
presented in the form of a letter from the community college
dean of instruction.
2.As evidence of the necessity to complete coursework related
to teaching at the community college level, students must
submit the evaluation sent to them by the Credentials Section
of the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community
Colleges.
Evidence of employment and certification of 500-level course
requirements described above must be submitted to the Cal
State L.A. BVE degree adviser who will then certify to the
registrar the student’s eligibility to enroll in the 500-level
courses for baccalaureate credit.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of
Vocational Education degree is 180 units, of which 91-100
units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (91–100 units)
A total of 180 units is required for the Bachelor of Vocational
Education degree, of which 91–100 units are taken in the
following areas:
The Vocational Teacher Education program has a requirement
of 33–42 units. Candidates should contact a university that
offers the required teacher education courses in vocational
education.
The major in Vocational Education has a requirement of 58
units. Credit awarded by the state Board of Examiners for
Vocational Teachers fulfills a portion of this major. Applicants
for credit should contact the BVE adviser.
Minor in Industrial Studies
A minimum of 36 units is required for a minor in Industrial
Studies. Included in a typical program for the minor are 3–9
units in lower division courses. However, the number of units
may vary according to the selection of an area of concentration
and the selection of electives.
Requirements for the Minor (36 units)
Area of Concentration (24 units)
At least 24 units are selected as a sequence in one of the eight
areas of concentration listed for the Industrial Arts major. The
normal pattern for an area of concentration consists of the
introductory course and seven additional courses in the same
area of industrial studies. When needed, select related
courses in other areas with approval of adviser.
Required Course (4 units)
TECH 300AB Foundations of Industrial Education (2, 2)
Electives (8 units)
Select additional technology courses, with prior approval of
adviser. If a basic college course in drafting has not been
taken, TECH 110 is required for 3 of the 8 units.
Certificate Program
in Electronics Technology
The Department of Technology offers a credit certificate
program in Electronics Technology. This program is designed
to prepare individuals for technical careers in electronics
manufacturing, electronics field servicing, and electronics
design-assisted environments. Possible job titles include
electronics technician, electronics technologist, product testing
specialist, field service representative, electronics control
specialist, electronics design technician, product design
specialist, and technical support specialist. The program
emphasizes application-oriented knowledge and hands-on
experiences in electronics. Every course has a lab component
that provides opportunities for knowledge and skills integration.
The program contains a total of 30 units: 15 units of required
courses and 15 units of electives. Courses taken to meet
requirements of this program may also be applied toward the
majors in Industrial Arts and Industrial Technology. Refer to
the Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of
this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Prerequisite (3 units)
TECH 321 Solid State Electronics (3)
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Requirements for the Certificate (30 units)
Required Courses (15 units):
TECH 323 Industrial Electronics (3)
TECH 324 Linear Electronics (3)
TECH 325 Industrial Controls (3)
TECH 326 Digital Electronics (3)
TECH 327 Microprocessors (3)
Electives (select 15 units from the following)
TECH 421, 422, 425, 426, 427, 428, 490E
Certificate Program in Fire
Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction
The Department of Technology offers a credit certificate
program in Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction. This
program is designed to offer students and individuals in the
insurance industry or in private sector fire protection positions
a series of professionally related courses in fire protection and
fire safety. The courses complement each other and, as a
whole, prepare individuals to serve as fire protection and safety
specialists, inspectors, evaluators, and managers.
The program contains a total of 32 units of upper division
course work. Courses taken to meet requirements of this
program may also be applied toward the major in Fire
Protection Administration and Technology. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study chapter of this catalog for general
regulations governing all certificate programs.
An associate level degree (A.A. or A.S.), or its equivalent, in
related subjects, or employment in a fire protection-related
position is prerequisite to enrollment in the program.
Requirements for the Certificate (32 units)
Required Courses (32 units)
TECH 352AB Fire Protection Aspects of Building Design
(4,4)
TECH 451 Fire Prevention and Building Codes:
Interpretation and Enforcement (4)
TECH 452 Fire Prevention Administration (4)
TECH 453AB Fire Protection Systems Design (4, 4)
TECH 455AB Fire Protection of Structural Members and
Building Components (4, 4)
A fire protection administration program adviser may approve
appropriate substitute courses to suit individual student needs.
Certificate Program in
Fire Service Administration
The Departments of Technology and Political Science offer a
credit certificate program in Fire Service Administration. This
program is designed to offer fire department personnel who
hold an associate degree an opportunity to continue their
education. Course work covers effective functioning in modern
fire departments: planning, prevention and disaster
administration, public administration, and personnel and
budgeting administration.
The program contains a total of 32 units of upper division
course work: 28 units of required courses and 4 units of
electives. Courses taken to meet requirements of this program
may also be applied toward the major in Fire Protection
Administration and Technology. Refer to the Undergraduate
Study chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing
all certificate programs.
An associate degree (A.A. or A.S.), or its equivalent in a
related subject, or employment in a fire protection-related
position is prerequisite to enrollment in the program.
Requirements for the Certificate (32 units)
Required Courses (28 units)
TECH 351AB Fire Defense Planning (4, 4)
TECH 353 Fire Disaster Administration (4)
TECH 452 Fire Prevention Administration (4)
POLS 460 Foundations of Public Administration (4, 4)
POLS 463 Public Personnel Administration (4)
POLS 466 Public Financial Administration (4)
Electives (select 4 units from the following)
POLS 403, 404, 461, 462, 472, 479
A fire protection administration program adviser may approve
appropriate substitute courses to suit individual student needs.
Credential Programs
Single Subject Credential
Both the Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Arts and the
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with the
Production Technology option - have been approved by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as subject
matter programs designed to qualify students for the Single
Subject Credential in Industrial and Technology Education.
Students should consult advisers in both the department and
the Charter College of Education.
Designated Subjects Credential (Vocational)
This teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach
vocational classes in the subject(s) listed on the credential at
preschool, grades 1–12, and adult levels. This credential
requires qualifying industrial and/or professional work
experience in the subject(s) listed on it. The initial preliminary
part-time or full-time credential shall be issued for five years,
but shall authorize service for no more than two years from the
date of issuance of the credential unless the holder presents
verification of having met all Level 1 requirements. Interested
applicants should contact the Department of Technology
Designated Subjects Credential adviser.
The Department of Technology offers a Master of Arts degree
in Industrial and Technical Studies to further develop
leadership skills for business, industry, and teaching, and to
meet credential requirements. Graduate degree programs are
described below.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in
Industrial and Technical Studies
This program is designed to increase the effectiveness of
industry professionals and industrial arts teachers in their
professional service area by allowing specialization in two of
three areas of interest, as follows:
Teaching emphasizes advanced subject matter content.
Technical: emphasizes advanced subject matter preparation.
Supervision: emphasizes industrial supervision.
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Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a baccalaureate in a
related field with combined course work and industrial
experience acceptable to the department.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units is required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required Courses (13 units)
TECH 485 History, Philosophy, and Organization of
Industrial Education (3)
TECH 487 Seminar: Comprehensive Career Education
for Industrial Studies and Vocational
Education (3)
TECH 502 Modern Industry (3)
EDFN 500 Evaluation of Educational Research (4)
Areas of Interest (20–24 units)
Select two of the following areas and complete 10–12 units in
each:
Teaching (10–12 units)
With adviser approval, complete TECH 506 (4 units), TECH
583 (4 units), and 2–4 units of technology or education courses
to total 10–12 units.
Technical (10–12 units)
With adviser approval, complete 10–12 units in 400-level
TECH courses; TECH 598 may be included for 3–6 units.
Supervision (10–12 units)
With adviser approval, complete TECH 486 (3 units), TECH
505 (4 units), and 3–5 units of technology, business, or
education courses to total 10–12 units; may include second
enrollment in TECH 486.
Additional Electives (select 3–7 units in technology and
related fields with adviser approval)
Thesis or Project (5 units)
TECH 599AB Thesis or Project (2, 3)
Credit Certificate Programs
The Department of Technology offers several credit certificate
programs which are open to all students who meet stated
prerequisites. These programs are listed with the department’s
bachelor’s degree curricula, above. Regulations governing all
certificate programs are found in the Undergraduate Study:
General Information chapters.
List of Courses (TECH) - Undergraduate Level
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Undergraduate technology courses are arranged alphabetically
according to subject matter areas, as follows:
• Power, Energy and Transportation
• Aviation Administration
• Design
• Electronics Technology
• Fire Protection Administration
• Graphic Communications
• Industrial Crafts
• Industrial Design
• Manufacturing Technology
• Professional and Elective
• Construction Technology
Introduction to Higher Education in
Technology
150 Introduction to Higher Education in Technology (2)
Must be taken once during the first two quarters at Cal State
LA. Orientation to the role of higher education in society and
development of personal awareness of graduation
requirements in order to obtain a baccalaureate degree in the
Department of Technology. Graded CR/NC. NIS Account
Required.
Power, Energy and Transportation
100 Introduction to Automotive Mechanisms (3)
Designed to meet general industrial education needs of
Industrial Arts majors. Emphasis on general mechanical
concepts and related physical principles, maintenance
procedures, and consumer data. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
201 Automotive Electrical System (3)
Operating principles of battery, starter, and charging and
accessory circuits of automobile; skill in diagnosis, testing, and
repair procedures. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
301 Fuel and Ignition Systems (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 100. Theories of design and operation of
ignition and fuel system components; techniques of engine
trouble shooting and tune-up procedures. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
401 Engine Rebuilding (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 404. Theory of engine design, function,
and operation, skill in engine rebuilding and engine machine
tool operation. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
402 Power Transmission Systems (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 100. Theory of clutch mechanisms, fluid
couplings, torque converters, automatic transmissions,
overdrive and rear axle assemblies; repair and service of the
power train. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
403 Chassis and Suspension Systems (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 100. Theory and design of brakes, front
ends, wheel alignment and balance; includes testing, trouble
diagnosis, and repair procedures. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
404 Small Power Plants (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 100. Design, construction, and service
operations of one-cylinder engines, outboard motors, and gas
turbines; emphasis on preventive maintenance procedures
and testing. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
405 Engine Design and Performance (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 401. Theory of engine design and
operation; requirements of modern gasoline power plants
studied and performance factors analyzed under varying
operating conditions; emphasis on dynamometer testing,
engine disassembly, and assembly. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
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Aviation Administration
340 Airline Operations (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Operational techniques
and current problems confronting airlines: control tower
operations, airport lighting, radio and meteorological service,
reservations, ticketing, passenger trends, feasibility route
studies, fire and crash protection, and air route traffic control
centers. Field trips included.
341 General Aviation Operations and Administration (4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Airport administration;
organization, personnel, maintenance, zoning, facilities
adequacy, financing, planning, operations, revenues and
expenses, public relations, evaluation and safety;
socioeconomic effect of airports on communities served.
342 Airline Administration (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 340 or 341. Airline operation and
organization; air carrier familiarization; effect of federal
regulations; industrial, financial, and economic decision-
making.
343 Airport Administration (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 340 or 341. Airport operations: lighting,
fuel systems, field marking, field buildings, hangars,
communications, maintenance, protection/security, fire fighting,
and surrounding community problems.
344 Aviation Law (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 340 or 341. Local, state, federal, and
international aviation laws and regulations, safety and
economic regulations; air legal systems.
345 Air Cargo (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 340 or 341. Efficient cargo handling by air
mail, air express and air freight; research and utilization,
comparison of scheduled and nonscheduled operations and
contract or charter operations; flight equipment, stowage, and
tie-down; insurance, tariffs, and operations.
346 National Airspace System and Air Traffic Control (4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; TECH 340 or 341.
U.S. system of air navigation and air traffic control;
communications, facilities, airways, controlled and special use
airspace, and authorized flight procedures.
440 Safety Factors in Aviation (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 342 or 343. Safety related to air traffic
control, passenger service, maintenance, and ground/air
operations; history, accidents, terminology, liability, worker
performance, information sources, and safety program
organization.
441 Aviation Sales (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 342 or 343. Sales in airline operation and
aviation industry; research, demand analysis, advertising and
promotion, traffic, and price determination.
442 Airport Planning (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 342 or 343. Concepts of airport planning
and construction; community surveys related to social,
economic, and physical characteristics; political influences and
phases of airport construction.
443 Air Transportation (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 342 or 343. Facilities, state and federal
regulations, legal characteristics, problems, and services of
U.S. carriers; organizational function of Federal Aviation
Agency, Civil Aeronautics Board, and U.S. Bureau of
Transportation.
444 Airline Equipment and Personnel (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 342 or 343. Legislation and regulation of
airport finance, capital management, operating costs, airport-
airline leasing, intergovernmental relations; airport policies and
practices.
445 Quality Control and Inspection in Aviation (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 342 or 343. Inspection of aircraft, ground
equipment, quality standards, sampling methods, equipment
use, materials testing, and processes. Field trips to
commercial airline maintenance shops and aircraft industries
required.
446 Airport Fiscal Administration (4 units)
Introduction to airport finance and the tools to analyze it.
Includes interactive spreadsheet analyses of airport operating
budgets, airport development feasibility, and project financial
evaluation.
447 Senior Seminar: Aviation Problems (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 443. Selected topics about current
aeronautical administration problems; interaction with aviation
executives. Field trips may be required.
448 Case Studies in Airline Finance (4 units)
Prerequisite ACCT 300. Case studies of airline finances and
the tools to analyze them. Includes interactive spreadsheet
analysis of airline economic base, financial statements,
sources and uses of funds, and financial planning.
Design
110 Introduction to Drafting (3)
Application of theory and fundamentals of drafting:
orthographic projection techniques applied for a basic
understanding of architectural, machine, forging, casting,
welding, and electronic drafting. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
311 Architectural Drafting I (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 110. Architectural design with reference
to building codes, construction details, financing, and planning
of residential or light commercial structures; critical analysis
and comparison of various types of architecture and framing
systems. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
312 Technical Illustration (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 110. Basic principles of technical
illustration with emphasis on industrial techniques; introduction
to newest mechanical aids, grids, and templates for production
of isometric, dimetric, and perspective drawings. Lecture 1 1/2
hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
411 Tool Design (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 110. Application of principles of precision
dimensioning, mechanics, and drafting to design of machines,
tools, gears, and cams; selection and design of tools for mass
production. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
412 Manufacturing and Construction Drafting (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 110. Introduction to structural, piping,
fluid power, and sheet metal drafting, with emphasis on
production drafting techniques and practices leading to
production release. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2
hours.
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413 Architectural Drafting II (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 311 for Industrial Arts majors. Techniques
of architectural rendering; application of color, shades, and
shadows; use of grids and other mechanical devices;
construction of architectural models. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
415 Electromechanical Drafting and Design (3)
Prerequisites: TECH 110, 120. Application of industrial
methods of electromechanical drafting and design
documentation through block diagrams, elementary diagrams,
conversion drawings, master drawings, detail and assembly
drawings, and generation of hardware. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
416 Piping Design Models (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 110. Exploration of concept of designing
with models (rather than drawings) using petrochemical
process piping as an exemplary learning vehicle. Lecture 1 1/2
hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
Electronics Technology
120 DC Electronics (3)
DC circuits; hands-on experiences in using VOM and DVM for
basic electrical measurement and troubleshooting. Lecture 1
1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
221 AC Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 120. AC circuits; hands-on experiences
testing inductors and capacitors and using oscilloscope for
various voltage, frequency, and phase relationships
measurement. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
321 Solid State Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 221. Behaviors of solid state devices
(diode, BJT, MOSFET, IC) and their applications; project
experiences in printed circuit board involving solid state
devices. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
323 Industrial Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 321. SCR, TRIAC, DIAC, UJT, SSR;
timers, optoelectronics, machine vision, operational amplifiers,
and their applications; practical experiences in component
testing, circuit operation, and applications. Lecture 1 1/2
hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
324 Linear Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 321. Linear circuits operations and
applications; hands-on circuit testing and trouble-shooting plus
applications projects. Lecture 1 1/2 hours; laboratory 4 1/2
hours.
325 Industrial Controls (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 321. Sensors and their control
applications; process control and data acquisition; motor
controls; practical control applications. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
326 Digital Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 321. Digital circuits with SSI and MSI
chips applications; hands-on experiences in digital circuits and
digital applications; trouble-shooting. Lecture 1 1/2 hours;
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
327 Microprocessors (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 326. Architecture, programming,
interface, and applications of microprocessors; hands-on
programming and interfacing applications. Lecture 1 1/2
hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
421 Electronic Communication I (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 321. Analog electronic communication
devices and systems; hands-on experiences in various analog
modulation methods. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2
hours.
422 Electronic Communication II (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 421. Digital electronic communication
devices and systems; hands-on experiences in various digital
modulations methods. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2
hours.
425 Programmable Controls (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 325. Applications, programming, and
trouble-shooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and
motion controls with servo and stepper motors; hands-on
applications. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
426 Advanced Digital Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 326. Digital electronics with MSI chips
plus programmable logical devices; hands-on projects.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
427 Advanced Microprocessors (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 327. Interfacing microprocessors with
various electronic devices; hands-on applications, trouble-
shooting skills, and project experiences. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
428 Computer Assisted Design (CAD) in Printed Circuit
Board (PCB) Design and Manufacturing (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 326. Principles and uses of CAD software
in productivity improvement of printed circuit board design and
manufacturing processes; CAD experiences and field trips.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
Fire Protection Administration
350 Fire Protection and the Community (4)
Relationship of fire service and fire protection needs to critical
urban issues, affirmative action, public education,
communication with minority groups, interdepartmental and
intradepartmental relations.
351AB Fire Defense Planning (4, 4)
Community fire defense needs, facilities, master plan
development, federal assistance. Application of ISO Grading
Schedule and Guide for Determining Fire Flow Requirements;
impact of insurance. Field trips required.
352AB Fire Protection Aspects of Building Design (4,4)
Building construction including fire resistive materials,
protective systems, testing of fire assemblies, heat and smoke
detection devices, high-rise structures; plan checking. Field
trips required.
353 Fire Disaster Administration (4)
Fire disaster protection organization; disaster laws;
establishment of central communications and field control
centers; support groups, manpower, and equipment; overhaul
and security; disaster and civil defense relationships.
355 Fire Protection Laws (4)
Authority for fire department operations; pertinent federal,
state, and local laws; fire department liability, member and
citizen liability; fire department trial boards.
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451 Fire Prevention and Building Codes: Interpretation
and Enforcement (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 352AB. Interpretation of building, fire
prevention, and State Fire Marshal codes; review of building
plans; enforcement procedures and techniques; case studies
and problems in code enforcement.
452 Fire Prevention Administration (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 451. Organization of Fire Prevention
Bureau; laws and regulations, building and fire code
administration; coordination with governmental and other
organizations; functions of Fire Prevention Bureau; planning
and training.
453AB Fire Protection Systems Design (4, 4)
Theories, principles, and types of fire protection systems;
design and hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems; review
of fire protection systems plans.
455AB Fire Protection of Structural Members and Building
Components (4, 4)
Fire protection of structural members, building components,
and materials; their reaction under tension, compression, and
shear during fire exposure.
Graphic Communications
130 Introduction to Graphic Communications (3)
(also listed as JOUR 130)
General technology course emphasizing the importance of
graphic communications in our culture. History, theory, and
laboratory application of varied graphic communications
processes. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
231 Imposition and Electronic Image Assembly (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 130 or consent of instructor based upon
previous training experience. Applications of principles of
imposition with emphasis on electronic image assembly
techniques. This course requires service learning. Lecture 1
1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
232 Electronic Prepress Systems (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 130 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Theory and application of electronic
prepress systems to solve problems of digital image generation
of image carriers for production printing. This course requires
service learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
233 Presswork Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 130 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Principles and procedures and practices
of graphic reproduction utilizing ink and press technology with
emphasis on the photo offset lithographic process. Lecture 1
1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
234 Photo Offset Lithography (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 130 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Lithographic theory and its reproduction,
image conversion, preparation of image carriers, image
transfer, quality control, chemistry of lithography, printing inks
and paper. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
330 Graphic Communications Processes and Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Graphic Communications,
Production Technology, or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Examination, application, and control of
processes used in the graphic communications industry
including prepress, press, postpress operations, major printing
processes, electronic publishing, and new media production.
Nature and control of materials used in graphic
communications reproduction processes with emphasis on ink
on paper relationships. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2
hours.
332 Typography (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Intensive study and application of
typographic principles with emphasis on their use in a
production printing environment. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
333 Presswork Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 130. Letterpress principles and
procedures on platen and cylinder presses, make-ready, inks,
automatic feeders. Lecture 1 ½ hours, laboratory 4 ½ hours.
430 Computer Aided Graphic Communications
Management (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor. Concept,
theory, and procedures of applications of computers to the
solution of printing job planning, job tracking, data collection,
purchase orders, inventory, production scheduling, system
utilities, digital file preparation, and file maintenance with
emphasis on problems found in the current graphic
communications industry. This course requires service learning
and cooperative learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2
hours.
432 Typographical Layout And Design (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Principles of design applied to graphic
communication; selection of type, printing substrates and
processes for reproduction; use of layouts and dummies to
solve problems of graphic communications production. This
course requires service learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
433A Printing Estimating (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Elements of estimating all classes of
printing and photo offset lithography including prepress
operations, presswork, bindery, paper, and cost-finding
problems.
433B Computer Aided Printing Estimating and Job
Costing (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 433A or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Applications of computers to the solution
of estimating problems discussed in TECH 433A with
emphasis on problems found in the contemporary printing
industry. Theory and application of principles for determining
actual costs of specific operation to verify validity of estimates.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
434A Graphic Communications Production Management I
(3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Organization and management of the
graphic communications production, planning procedures and
application of industrial management strategies.
434B Graphic Communications Production Management II
(3)
Prerequisite: TECH 434A or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Application of graphic communications
and management principles, strategies, and procedures in the
operation of all levels of a simulated printing company. Lecture
1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
435 Color Theory, Reproduction, and Management (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Color theory and its application to solving
problems in the printing industry; emphasis on examination
and evaluation of processes, proofing, reproduction,
management, and quality control. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
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436 Electronic Publishing Technology and Management
(3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Theory and application of publishing
systems; emphasis on information integration, system
configuration, management, and producing digital output. This
course requires Service Learning and Cooperative Learning.
Lecture 11/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
437 Alternative Media Production (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Theory of media development processes;
emphasis on multimedia production and management. Lecture
1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
438 Image Capture, Processing, and Management (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Theory and procedures of digital image
capture, processing and management; emphasis on total
capture technology, image integration and producing open
image files. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
439 Digital Workflow Management (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon
previous experience. Concept, theory, and procedures of
digital workflow planning and management; emphasis on open
digital file formats and pre-flighting. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
Industrial Crafts
448 Plastics Technology (3)
History, materials, processes, and application of plastics
technology; principles and procedures of modern application
in industry. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
Industrial Design
144 Introduction to Industrial Design (3)
Creative problem-solving and aesthetics, application through
two- and three-dimensional exploratory exercises in color,
texture, shape, form, structure, and space through simple
industrial design problems. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4
1/2 hours.
Manufacturing Technology
160 Introduction to Metalworking (3)
Basic metal properties, metalworking processes, and hand and
machine tool applications. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4
1/2 hours.
261 Sheet Metal Layout and Development (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. Sheet metal layout and
development, cutting, forming, fastening, finishing; industrial
applications of these processes. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
361 Welding Technology (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. Inert gas, oxyacetylene, and electric
arc welding, cutting, brazing, and testing theory and practice.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
362 Heat Treating and Metallurgy (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. History, techniques and principles of
forging, heat treating, and metallurgy. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
461 Molding and Casting (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. Techniques, principles, practices of
metal molding and casting. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4
1/2 hours.
463 Metal Machining I (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. Construction, utilization, and
laboratory applications of the engine lathe, shaper, and milling
machines. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
464 Metal Machining II (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. Advanced study of engine lathe,
shaper, milling machines, grinding machines; emphasis on
special setups and applications. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
465 Automated Metal Machining (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 160. Advanced study of metal machining
with emphasis on semi-automatic, automatic tape controlled,
and grinding operations. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2
hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
Professional and Elective
101 Industrial Safety for Industrial Education (3)
Industrial safety related to industry and school shops; history,
accident facts, liability, psychology, worker performance,
sources of information, and industrial methods of operation.
200 History of Technology (3)
Human accomplishment in areas of discovery, invention, and
industry from prehistoric times to present.
250 Impact of Technology on the Individual and
Society (4)
An exploration of the ways technology impacts individual
human development within global social systems. Including an
emphasis on lifelong acquisition of technology skills with an
optional service-learning component. GE E
280 Tools for the Artist (3)
Safe, efficient, and appropriate operation, adjustment, and
maintenance of power and hand tools used by artist. Not
appropriate for Industrial Technology majors or minors; Art
majors and minors have enrollment preference.
291 Computers in Technology (3)
Prerequisite: CS 190 or any programming language course.
Introduction to computers with applications for the technologist.
Designed to assist students in becoming literate in topics
applicable to technological areas such as production,
manufacturing, and CAD/CAM. Service learning required.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
300AB Foundations of Industrial Education (2, 2)
Philosophy and development of industrial education; its
present place and function in elementary and secondary
education.
380 Communication Technology (3)
Concept of communication technology in the information age.
Emphasis on practices in modern industry; examination of
recent and projected technological development.
381 Materials, Process, and Fabrication Technology (3)
Technologies in conversion of raw materials to products;
essential concepts and manipulative operations for cutting,
forming, fastening, finishing, and testing wood, ferrous and
nonferrous metals, plastics, and ceramic materials.
382 Power Technology (3)
Power technology concept in industrial education; survey of
available energy, various forms of power conversion;
utilization of power in modern industry and in industrial
production processes.
704 / Technology
383 Ancient and Modern Technology (4)
(also listed as ENGR 383)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block B. Systematic analysis of ancient
technology and technological thought and its relationship to
modern science and technological thought.
385 Orientation to Vocational Education (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to BVE program. Introduction to
requirements and content of BVE degree program including
Swan Bill (career experience credit) evaluation.
395 Community Service in Technology (1-4)
Prerequisites: Eight units of upper division TECH courses,
approval by faculty sponsor in consultation with EPIC Director;
acceptance by a community agency. Participation in work of
community agency or activity utilizing professional skills in
community service. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to
maximum of 8 units.
398 Cooperative Education (1-4) (see UNIV 398)
400 Written Communication Skills for Industrial
Technology (4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and UNIV 400. Written
communication skills for the professional needs of Industrial
Technology students with emphasis on education, public,
industrial, business education and public sector requirements.
414 Robotics in Industry (2)
Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. History,
terminology, economics, applications, and implications of
industrial robots in the work place.
454L,P Special Topics in Industrial Studies (1–4)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; others as needed for
specific topic. Current issues, problems, and interests in
technology. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units as
subject matter changes.
480 Comprehensive General Shop (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of required foundation program for
Industrial Arts major. General shop movement, organization
and operation of multiple laboratory programs, design and
construction of projects and aids; laboratory organization and
management procedures. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4
1/2 hours.
481 Practicum in Industrial Technology (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and
instructor consent. Application of industrial studies concepts
and skills to design, production, and/or serving of commercial
and industrial products and devices. Lecture 2 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units.
482 Metrics for Industry (3)
Adapting industrial operations to metric system; standards and
application; development of instructional materials; special
problems for industrial educators.
483AB Construction of Teaching Aids (2, 2)
Development for industrial education of instructional aids such
as cutaway models, mock-ups, assignment boards, checking
devices for course coverage, blown-up models, electrical
identification panels, procedure boards, specimens, and
project materials. Activity 4 hours.
484 Automated Manufacturing Systems (4)
Applications and theories of advanced production systems in
automated manufacturing environments; emphases include
direct and computer numerical control, computer integrated
manufacturing CAD/CAM; flexible manufacturing; group
technology. Lecture 2 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
485 History, Philosophy, and Organization of Industrial
Education (3)
Prerequisites: TECH 300AB, upper division standing, Industrial
Arts major or minor or Vocational Education major. History and
philosophy of industrial education in Western civilization;
comparative study of development and organization of
industrial education in the U.S.
486 Seminar: Vocational Education (1–4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Problems in
maintaining and modifying vocational education programs.
Emphasis on changing philosophies, concepts, practices,
legislation, technical content, instruction, organization, and
management. May be repeated with instructor consent.
487 Seminar: Comprehensive Career Education for
Industrial Studies and Vocational Education (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in the Department of
Technology. Development, organization, and implementation
of comprehensive career education for industrial arts and
vocational education; emphasis on concepts, techniques,
strategies, implementation, levels of instruction, leadership,
administration, and organization. May be repeated to
maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.
488 Fluid Power (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 150. Application of principles of industrial
hydraulic and pneumatic circuits; emphases on basic laws and
operation of pressure, directional control valves, and actuators
as they apply to manual and automated circuits. Lecture 1 1/2
hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
489 Industrial Training Methods (4)
Training approaches for industrial/technical management
personnel; overview of design and management of the training
function in the modern work world, instructional design, and
delivery systems.
490 Advanced Problems in Industrial Studies (1–9)
Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and
instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial
arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4
1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each
industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9
units
490A Automotive
490D Drafting
490E Electronics
490G Graphic Communication
490M Metal Technology
490W Wood Technology
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration;
progress meetings held regularly, and final report submitted.
May be repeated for 8 units of credit.
Technology / 705
Construction Technology
170 Introduction to Wood Technology (3)
Woodworking industries, their origins, developments, technical
aspects, and influences upon human occupational, social,
cultural, recreational, and consumer activities; safety, common
properties, characteristics, structure, shaping, finishing
processes of wood and its industrial usage. Lecture 1 1/2
hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
271 Wood Construction Technology I (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 170. Physical and mechanical properties
of wood and its architectural usage; application of uniform
building code to construction of dwellings. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
272 Wood Construction Technology II (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 170. Cabinetmaking and mill work
procedures used in industry; design, joinery, hardware, and
manufacture of plywood and veneers. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
372 Wood Finishing and Preservation (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 170. Protection of wood against
deterioration by fire, moisture, insects, fungus, and weather;
surface enrichment emphasized; experiments and application
of protective materials including finishes. Lecture 1 1/2 hours,
laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
374 Wood Shaping Processes (3)
History, materials, processes, and application of wood carving;
principles and procedures of modern application in industry.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
471 Lamination, Forming, Bonding (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 170. Processes of lamination and forming
of wood and other materials. Equipment and bonding
materials; laminating and forming characteristics of various
materials; laboratory includes design and construction.
Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
472 Wood Manufacturing Technology I (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 170. Structure, identification, defects,
curing, grading, joining, and fastening of commercial woods
and related materials; design and construction of furniture and
accessories. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
473 Wood Manufacturing Technology II (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 472. Mass production of products using
wood as a basic material; design and development of jigs,
fixtures, and tooling; design and production of items. Lecture
1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
Graduate Level Courses (TECH)
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the
graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
502 Modern Industry (3)
Prerequisites: An acceptable undergraduate major in Industrial
Technology, Industrial Arts or Vocational Education, or
comprehensive background of industrial experience, and
TECH 300AB. Advanced study of growth, development, and
organization of industry; new materials and processes.
Problems of industry with significance for present social order.
505 Supervision and Organization of Vocational
Education (4)
Responsibilities of supervisor for organizing vocational
education programs at various levels and for improving
instruction. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units with
permission of instructor.
506 Seminar: Industrial Education (4)
Investigation of teaching problems in industrial education.
Individual and group studies of special problems.
507 Seminar: Industrial Studies (4)
Prerequisite: TECH 502. Advanced study of developments in
industrial materials, processes, machines, and equipment;
relationships between industrial developments and society;
emphasis on research and investigation.
521 Advanced Internetwork Routing (3)
Prerequisites: CCNA certified, CCNA program completion, or
instructor approval. This is the first course in the CISCO’s
CCNP program. Topics include IP addressing with VLSM,
single and multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, route optimization, BGP
and its scaling, and security in routing.
522 Remote Access Networks (3)
Prerequisites: TECH 521 or instructor approval. This is the
second course in the CISCO’s CCNP program. Topics include
configuring remote access from modem dial-up, PPP, ISDN
BRI and PRI, DDR dialer profiles, frame relay, dial-backup,
NAT, AAA, and VPN.
523 Multiplayer Switched Networks (3)
Prerequisites: TECH 521 or instructor approval. This is the
third course in the CISCO’s CCNP program. Topics include
multilayer switching, STP, VLAN and inter-VLAN routing,
redundant links, HSRP, and IP multicast.
706 / Technology
524 Internetwork Troubleshooting (3)
Prerequisites: TECH 521, 522, & 523 or instructor approval.
This is the last course in the CISCO’s CCNP program. Topics
include troubleshooting methods and tools, troubleshooting
TCP/IP, IPX, AppleTalk, VLANs, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, frame
relay and ISDN.
583 Development, Use, and Evaluation of Industrial
Education Instructional Materials (4)
Advanced course in development, use, and evaluation of
instructional materials, with emphasis on three-dimensional
teaching aids, charts, slides, and displays.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of 9
units.
599A Thesis or Project (1–2)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor,
departmental approval of topic prior to registration.
Independent research resulting in a thesis or project. Must be
repeated to total of 2 units. Graded CR/NC.
599B Thesis or Project (1–3)
Prerequisites: TECH 599A, instructor consent to act as
sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to registration.
Independent research resulting in a thesis or project. Must be
repeated to total of 3 units. Graded CR/NC.
Theatre Arts and Dance / 709
Department of
Theatre Arts and Dance
College of Arts and Letters
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
King Hall 5104
Phone: (323) 343-4110
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/theatre_dance/
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts
and Dance, as well as a minor in Theatre Arts and Dance for students majoring in other fields. The Theatre Arts and Dance major
includes options in Theatre Arts and Dance. The department offers a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. The department also
participates in an Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Multimedia that enables students to develop interactive, multimedia products.
For more information, please refer to University Programs.
The Faculty
Professors: Pamela Dunne, José Cruz González, Clifford D. Harper, Grace Shizuko Herrera, Linda I. Kostalik, Nancy E. Kupka,
Theresa Larkin, Hae Kyung Lee, Susan Mason, Stephen Rothman.
Associate Professors: Meredith Greenburg, Tanya Kane-Parry.
Assistant Professors: Paul Stuart Graham, Meredith Greenburg, San San Kwan.
Emeriti: Lawrence P. Goodman.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts
and Dance
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts and Dance is
designed for students who plan to engage in careers that
utilize skills in theatre and dance.
Department policy requires that all undergraduate Theatre Arts
and Dance majors make themselves available for participation
in scheduled department productions.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Theater Arts and Dance, is 180 units, of which 99
are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific
number of units required in all areas of the degree including
GE and free electives.
Requirements for the Major (99 units)
The major requires a total of 99 units, including core and option
requirements. The core of 40 units includes courses in theatre
arts, dance, and combined theatre and dance. Each option
(Theatre Arts or Dance) includes 59 units in required courses
and electives.
Core Requirements (40 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (22 units)
DANC 100A Beginning Ballet (3)
DANC 140A Beginning Modern Dance (3)
DANC 272 Choreography I: Improvisation (3)
TA 141 Acting Fundamentals: Games and
Exercises (3)
TAD 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts and Dance (1)
TAD 132 Stagecraft II (3)
TAD 133 Stagecraft III (3)
TAD 149 Breath, Movement, Voice I (3)
Upper Division Required Courses (18 units)
TAD 339 Stage Management (3)
TAD 390 Performance Research and Writing (4)
TAD 467 Theory and Method in Performance
Studies (4)
TAD 468 Performance and Social Change (4)
Performance Practicum in the Community
Select 3 units from:
DANC 483 University Dance Ensemble Tour (3)
DANC 484 Educational Dance Tour (3)
TA 402 Children's Theatre Tour (3)
TAD 486 Cross Cultural Approaches to Social
Performance (3)
Options
Select one of the following options, with adviser approval.
Theatre Arts Option (59 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (13 units)
TA 142 Acting Fundamentals: Character Study (3)
TA 143 Acting Fundamentals: Scene Study (3)
TA 276 Introduction to Playwriting (4)
TAD 131 Stagecraft I (3)
Upper Division Required Courses (35 units)
TA 301 Creative Dramatics (4)
TA 311 Development of World Theatre I (4)
TA 312 Development of World Theatre II (4)
TA 313 Development of World Theatre III (4)
TA 322 Theatrical Makeup (3)
TAD 348 Breath, Movement, Voice II (3)
TAD 439 Arts Management (4)
TA 445 Principles of Directing I (3)
TA 446 Principles of Directing II (3)
Select one from:
TA 426 Introduction to Stage Costuming (3)
TA 431 Introduction to Stage Scenery (3)
TA 434 Introduction to Stage Lighting (3)
Electives (11 units)
Select 11 units with adviser approval:
TA 300 Production Support (1-2)
TA 306 Children’s Theatre (4)
TA 310 Play Performance (2)
TA 341 Advanced Performance I: Classical
Acting (3)
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TA 342 Advanced Performance II: Scene Study (3)
TA 343 Advanced Performance III: Acting
Collaboration (3)
TA 400 Creative Drama for the Elementary
Classroom (3)
TA 401 Advanced Creative Dramatics (4)
TA 422 Advanced Theatrical Makeup (4)
TA 426 Introduction to Stage Costuming (3)
TA 427 Stage Costume Design (3)
TA 431 Introduction to Stage Scenery (3)
TA 432 Stage Scenery Design (3)
TA 434 Introduction to Stage Lighting (3)
TA 435 Stage Lighting Design (3)
TA 450 Principles of Directing III (3)
TA 454L,P Selected Topics in Theatre Arts (1-4)
TA 460 Studies in Selected Dramatists (1-4)
TA 461 Nature of Dramatic Comedy (4)
TA 462 Nature of Dramatic Tragedy (4)
TA 463 Shakespeare as Living Theatre (4)
TA 464 Contemporary U.S. Theatre (4)
TA 471 Theatre of the Avant -Garde (4)
TA 475 Dramaturgy (4)
TA 476 Playwriting (4)
TA 478 Therapeutic and Educational Uses of
Drama (4)
TA 479 Life Scripts (4)
TA 480 Cinema as a Dramatic Art (4)
TA 485 Children’s Film (4)
TA 489 Advanced Creative Workshop (2)
TAD 349 Breath, Movement, Voice III (3)
Dance Option (59 units)
Lower Division Required Courses (18 units)
DANC 100B Beginning Ballet (3)
DANC 140BC Beginning Modern Dance (3,3)
DANC 240ABC Intermediate Modern Dance (3,3,3)
Upper Division Required Courses (27 units)
DANC 340 Advanced Modern Dance (2)
DANC 372 Choreography II: Dance Composition (3)
DANC 470 Theory and Analysis of Dance (3)
DANC 471 Rhythmic Form and Analysis for Dance (3)
DANC 472 Choreography III: Advanced Dance
Composition (3)
DANC 475 Choreographic Accompaniment (3)
DANC 476A Dance History- Antiquity Through Nineteenth
Century (4)
DANC 476B Dance History - Twentieth and Twenty-First
Century (4)
DANC 480 University Dance Ensemble (2)
Electives in Dance (14 units)
(Select 14 units with adviser approval)
DANC 100C Beginning Ballet (3)
DANC 120ABC Beginning Jazz Dance (3,3,3)
DANC 160 Beginning Tap Dance (2)
DANC 200ABC Intermediate Ballet (3,3,3)
DANC 220ABC Intermediate Jazz Dance (3,3,3)
DANC 240ABC Intermediate Modern Dance (3,3,3)
DANC 260 Intermediate Tap Dance (2)
DANC 272 Choreography I: Improvisation (3)
DANC 300 Advanced Ballet (2)
DANC 320 Advanced Jazz Dance (2)
DANC 340 Advanced Modern Dance (2)
DANC 372 Choreography II: Dance Composition (3)
DANC 400 Creative Dance in the Elementary
Classroom (3)
DANC 401 Dance Techniques and Creativity in
Elementary Education (4)
DANC 435ABC Dance Movement and Identity (4)
DANC 454L,P Special Topics in Dance (1-3)
DANC 461 Ethnic Dance (4)
DANC 472 Choreography III: Advanced Dance
Composition (3)
DANC 477 Multicultural Approach to Dance (4)
DANC 478 Choreography for Camera (3)
DANC 480 University Dance Ensemble (2)
DANC 483 University Dance Ensemble Tour (3)
DANC 484 Educational Dance Tour (3)
DANC 485 Dance Production for the 21
st
Century (3)
TA 300 Production Support (1-2)
TA 322 Theatrical Makeup (3)
TAD 131 Stagecraft I (3)
TAD 348 Breath, Movement, Voice II (3)
TAD 349 Breath, Movement, Voice III (3)
TAD 439 Arts Management (4)
Minor in Theatre Arts and Dance
The Theatre Arts and Dance Minor is designed for students
interested in expanding their knowledge in using theatre and/or
dance as it relates to their performing careers, technical
theatre, history/theory, teaching or related fields in the Liberal
Arts. The Theatre and Dance curriculum provides a variety of
coursework for students preparing for professional
performance careers as well as using theatre and/or dance in
humanistic, multicultural and/or educational settings. A total of
38 units is required.
Requirements for the Minor
(38 units)
Required Courses (11 Units)
Lower Division Required Courses (7 units)
DANC 140A Beginning Modern Dance (3)
TA 141 Acting Fundamentals: Games and Exercises
(3)
TAD 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts and Dance (1)
Upper Division Required Courses (4 units)
TAD 468 Performance and Social Change (4)
Electives (27 units)
Select a Program, in consultation with a Department Adviser,
to meet the goals for which the Minor is chosen. A minimum
of 16 units must be taken in upper division courses.
The Credential Program
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance does not have a
program for the Single Subject credential in English approved
by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students
interested in this credential should consult advisers in the
Department of English or Communication Studies and in the
Charter College of Education.
Theatre Arts and Dance / 711
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts
Admission to the Program
Application must be made to both the Department of Theatre
Arts and Dance and the University. Forms for both may be
obtained from the department office.
Applicants must submit completed departmental applications
with one copy of transcripts from all colleges attended, three
letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose for
undertaking graduate studies, an artistic resume and/or
portfolio (if appropriate). All applicants must submit a writing
sample illustrating command of research and writing skills.
Applications and supporting documentation must be received
by the department of Theatre Arts and Dance before June 15
for admission Fall Quarter, October 1 for Winter Quarter,
February 1 for Spring Quarter, and April 1 for Summer Quarter.
University applications and two copies of official transcripts
from all colleges attended must be sent to the Admissions
Office in accordance with University admission deadlines. GRE
examinations are recommended for those students considering
the MA as preparation for a Ph.D. International students must
submit TOEFL scores. Campus interview and visits with
faculty are encouraged for all applicants seeking admission.
In addition to University requirements for admission to
graduate study, applicants must have a baccalaureate in
theatre arts, dance, or performance studies from an accredited
college or university with a minimum 3.0 average in the major,
or have completed a baccalaureate in a related field with at
least 24 quarter units of approved upper division courses in
one or more of these areas with a minimum 3.0 average. Of
the 24 quarter units, at least 9 quarter units must be in theatre
history, literature, and/or dance history courses and 6 quarter
units of upper division work in technical theatre. Deficiencies
will be determined by the Director of Graduate Studies, and
undergraduate coursework may be required.
Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units are required, with at least 23 in 500-level
courses.
Required Core (20 units)
TA 500 Graduate Research in Theatre (4)
TA 511 Seminar: Special Studies in Theatre History
(4)
TA 512 Seminar: Asian Theatre (4)
TA 570 Seminar: Experimental Theatre (4)
TA 574 Seminar: Theory in Theatre and
Performance (4)
Electives (22–25 units)
Select 3 units in one of following(for students who select
comprehensive examinations):
TA 595 Graduate Performance (3) or
TA 598 Graduate Directed Study (3)
Select 12-16 units from following: (at least 4 units must be in a
500 level seminar; no more than 8 units outside TA and TAD):
TA 510, 541, 566, 572, 598, COMM 567, TA 454L, 460, 461,
462, 463, 464, 471, 475, 476, TAD 467, 468, ENGL 417, 418,
424, 427, 428, 461
Select 6-10 units from following: (6 if 16 above; 10 if 12 above)
TA 595, 598, 401, 402, 422, 426, 427, 431, 432, 434, 435, 441,
442, 443, 445, 446, 454P, 459, 479, TAD 439, 486
Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project
(0, 3 units)
**TA 596 Comprehensive Examination (0) or
TA 599 Thesis or Project (3)
**To be taken in combination with 3 units of TA 595 and/or 598
The choice of comprehensive examination or thesis or project
is to be made with adviser approval.
Students should expect to take the comprehensive
examination (TA 596) the quarter they complete all course
work on their program and must comply with college and
departmental requirements.
List of Courses – Undergraduate Level
Courses in Dance (DANC)
Lower Division Courses
100A Beginning Ballet (3)
Activities to develop technical skills at the beginning ballet
level. Supporting information including ballet vocabulary and
historical developments. Nonmajors may repeat to a maximum
of 9 units.
100B Beginning Ballet (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 100A or instructor consent. Beginning
ballet technique emphasizing additional materials for ballet
barre, center practice and vocabulary. Introduction of
contemporary concepts in the classical idiom. Nonmajors may
repeat to maximum of 9 units.
100C Beginning Ballet (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 100B or instructor consent. Beginning
technique emphasizing center practice, classical and
contemporary enchainments. Introducing styles of ballet,
historical information relevant to the style and form.
Nonmajors may repeat to maximum of 9 units.
120A Beginning Jazz Dance (3)
Activities designed to develop beginning skills in jazz dance
accompanied by background information relevant to the dance
form. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
120B Beginning Jazz Dance (3)
Prerequisites: DANC120A or Instructor Consent. Activities to
develop technical skills at the intermediate-beginning jazz
dance level. Supporting information including jazz vocabulary
and historical developments. May be repeated to a maximum
of 9 units.
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120C Beginning Jazz Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC120B or instructor consent. Activities to
develop technical skills at the advanced-beginning jazz dance
level. Supporting information including jazz vocabulary and
historical developments. May be repeated to a maximum of 9
units.
135 Therapeutic Uses of Dance (1)
Dance therapy as a process that affects an individual’s
transformation of ongoing energy flow to overt body movement
to imagery to verbalization. May be repeated to maximum of 3
units.
140A Beginning Modern Dance (3)
Activities to develop technical skills in modern dance at the
beginning level. Relevant modern dance vocabulary; historical
developments presented. Nonmajors may repeat to maximum
of 9 units.
140B Beginning Modern Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 140A or instructor consent. Beginning
modern technique emphasizing center practice, traditional and
contemporary combinations. Introducing modern dance
history, exploring technical styles, creative studies. Nonmajors
may repeat to maximum of 9 units.
140C Beginning Modern Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 140B or instructor consent. Beginning
modern dance technique, emphasizing center practice, floor
work, relevant modern dance vocabulary. Introducing
contemporary concepts in the classical idiom. Nonmajors may
repeat to maximum of 9 units.
154 Special Topics in Dance (1)
Current topics of special interest in dance, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as subject matter
changes.
157 Crosscultural Themes in Dance (4)
Analyzing developments in dance and cultivating imagination
and sensitivity to cross-cultural themes in human behavior.
Understanding ongoing cultural dance traditions.
Lecture 3 hours; activity 1 hour. GE C2
160 Beginning Tap Dance (2)
Activities designed to develop beginning skills in tap
accompanied by background information relevant to the dance
form. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
200A Intermediate Ballet (3)
Prerequisite: TAD major, DANC 100C, or instructor consent.
Activities developing skills at intermediate level of ballet.
Material on vocabulary and relevant theoretical considerations.
Beginning a foundation of knowledge of ballet aesthetics. May
repeat to a maximum of 6 units.
200B Intermediate Ballet (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 200A or instructor consent. Activities
developing skills at the intermediate level. Supporting
materials on vocabulary and relevant theoretical
considerations. Continued building of the foundation of
knowledge of ballet aesthetics. May repeat to a maximum of 6
units.
200C Intermediate Ballet (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 200B or instructor consent. Activities to
continue mastering intermediate ballet technique. Supporting
materials on vocabulary, relevant theoretical information and
broadening knowledge of ballet aesthetics. May repeat to
maximum of 6 units.
210 Body and Identity in Dance, Theatre, Film (4)
(also listed as TVF and TA 210)
The aesthetic bases of dance, theatre and mass media will be
established using the human body as core focus. Exploration
of body representation as affected by culture, gender and
class. GE C2
220A Intermediate Jazz Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 120C or instructor consent. Activities
designed to develop intermediate skills in jazz dance
accompanied by background information relevant to the dance
form. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
220B Intermediate Jazz Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 220A or instructor consent. Activities to
develop technical skills at the advanced-intermediate jazz
dance level. Supporting information including jazz vocabulary
and historical developments. May be repeated to maximum of
9 units.
220C Intermediate Jazz Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 220B or instructor consent. Activities to
develop technical skills at the advanced-intermediate jazz
dance level. Supporting information including jazz vocabulary
and historical developments. May be repeated to maximum of
9 units.
240A Intermediate Modern Dance (3)
Prerequisite: TAD major, DANC 140C, or instructor consent.
Activities to develop technical skills at the intermediate modern
dance level. Relevant modern dance vocabulary and varied
theories presented. May repeat to maximum of 6 units.
240B Intermediate Modern Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 240A or instructor consent. Intermediate
modern dance technique emphasizing center and across floor
materials; relevant dance vocabulary and aesthetic
considerations. Set and original combinations from varied
theorists. May repeat to maximum of 6 units.
240C Intermediate Modern Dance (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 240B or instructor consent. Intermediate
modern dance technique emphasizing center and across floor
materials; choreographic sequences introduced; varied
theories presented; relevant dance vocabulary and aesthetic
considerations. May repeat to maximum of 6 units.
254L,P Special Topics in Dance (1–3)
Current topics of special interest in dance, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units as subject matter changes.
260 Intermediate Tap Dance (2)
Prerequisite: DANC 160. Techniques and practice of tap
dance; single, duple, triple, and quadruple tap sounds
combined in rhythmic sequences and developed into dances.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
272 Choreography I: Improvisation (3)
Prerequisites: TAD Major or instructor consent; DANC 140A;
DANC 100A. Improvisational techniques utilizing dance
movements to develop individual/group sensitivities,
concentration and discoveries to begin the forming process
used in creating dances. May be repeated to maximum of 12
units.
Theatre Arts and Dance / 713
Upper Division Courses
300 Advanced Ballet (2)
Prerequisite: TAD major, DANC 200C, or instructor consent.
Continued development of technical skills, choreographic
combinations, knowledge of history and styles: Italian,
Russian, French, English, Danish, American. May repeat to
maximum of 12 units.
320 Advanced Jazz Dance (2)
Prerequisite: DANC 220C or instructor consent. Expanded
development of skills, knowledge, analysis ability, and study of
application of elements of jazz dance in solo and group work.
May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
340 Advanced Modern Dance (2)
Prerequisite: TAD major, DANC 240C, or instructor consent.
Continued development of technical skills, creative dance
study, knowledge of history and aesthetics appropriate for the
advanced level of modern dance. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units.
360 Advanced Tap Dance (2)
Prerequisites: DANC 260 or Instructor consent. Expanded
development of tap skills. Study of advanced elements of
Swing tap, Rhythm tap and Jazz tap. May be repeated to a
maximum of 6 units.
357 Creative Experiences for Health and Wellness (4)
(also listed as ART 357, MUS 357, and TA 357)
Prerequisites: ART 209 or MUS 150 or 160; DANC 157 or TA
152 or HS 150. Exploring health and wellness through
participation in the creative arts - dance, visual arts, music and
theatre arts.
372 Choreography II: Dance Composition (3)
Prerequisite: TAD major; DANC 272; or instructor consent.
Principles of dance composition through individual experiences
with varied stimuli, differing construction processes, simple
musical forms. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
400 Creative Dance in the Elementary Classroom (3)
Exploration/integration of artistic perception, creative
expression, historical/cultural contexts, aesthetic valuing as
components of teaching/learning through dance. Meets 4
hours weekly.
401 Dance Techniques and Creativity in Elementary
Education (4)
Prerequisite: DANC 400. Ballet basics, modern dance
technique, improvisation and creative problem solving for the
elementary educator. Viewing and critical analysis of dance.
435ABC Dance Movement and Identity (4,4,4)
Prerequisite: DANC 157, DANC 400 or instructor consent.
Theoretical framework, conceptual development and practice
of using dance to promote awareness, insight and growth,
allowing for integration of cognitive, emotional and physical
functions. Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours.
454L,P Special Topics in Dance (1–3)
Current topics of special interest in dance, as announced in
Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 12
units as subject matter changes.
461 Ethnic Dance (4)
Prerequisite: DANC 372. Study of specific ethnic cultures and
the political, social, economic and religious structures that
influence and shape their dances, music, movement and
meaning. Content varies.
470 Theory and Analysis of Dance (3)
Prerequisite: KPE Single Subject Credential Major with an
option in Dance, TAD major, or instructor consent; advanced
level in dance technique. Theory, analysis, and advanced
performance of dance; structural elements, rhythm, creativity,
and selection of accompaniment. Lecture 2 hours,
demonstration laboratory 2 hours each.
471 Rhythmic Form and Analysis for Dance (3)
Prerequisites: DANC 140C, DANC 272. Historical analysis of
rhythmic elements inherent in music and movement;
application and appreciation of their organization as a basis of
form in dance. Seminar 1 hr, Laboratory 3 hours.
472 Choreography III: Advanced Dance Composition (3)
Prerequisite: TAD major, DANC 372, or instructor consent.
Application of principles/materials of dance, developing solo
and group dances for concert productions. Applied theories of
contemporary choreographers/their composers. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
475 Choreographic Accompaniment (3)
Corequisite: DANC 476A or Instructor consent. Analysis of
music for dance from historical periods. Students’
choreographies reflective of primitive through 21st Century
musical forms, compositions. Seminar 1 hr, Laboratory 3
hours.
476A Dance History - Antiquity Through Nineteenth
Century (4)
Prerequisite: DANC 272. Surveys dance practices antiquity
through nineteenth-century, examining major developments in
western theatrical dance, Asian dance theater, and North
American folk/ritual practices. Approaches dance as
enactment/component of larger cultural, socio-political history.
476B Dance History - Twentieth and Twenty-First Century
(4)
Prerequisite: DANC 272. Surveys contemporary dance
practices, examining major developments and emerging trends
in classical ballet, western modern dance, and world dance
forms. Approaches dance as enactment/component of larger
cultural, socio-political history.
477 Multicultural Approaches to Dance (4)
Prerequisite: DANC 400. Experiencing world dance forms.
Multicultural approaches to analyzing dance movement as it
preserves and reflects cultural beliefs, traditions and
ceremonies of diverse cultures. Includes Field trips.
478 Choreography for Camera (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: DANC 472; TVF 201
recommended. Investigation and application of choreographic
principles appropriate to television and/or cinema. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory 2 hours.
480 University Dance Ensemble (2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation of lecture-
demonstrations and dance performances. May be repeated to
maximum of 12 units.
483 University Dance Ensemble Tour (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 480 or instructor consent. Rehearsals
and tour into community / schools of dance concert and/ or
lecture-demonstration. Satisfies core requirement of
performance practicum in the community. May be repeated to
maximum of 6 units.
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484 Educational Dance Tour (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 400 or 477 or instructor consent.
Rehearsals and tour into schools of material generated in
Dance Arts Literacy or experiential survey courses. Practicum
in integrating arts into elementary education. May be repeated
to maximum of 6 units.
485 Dance Production for the 21
st
Century (3)
Prerequisite: DANC 472 or instructor consent.
Experimentation and preparation of dance materials for
performance; choreography, directing, lighting, costuming,
and/or make-up for dance. May be repeated to 12 units.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours.
Courses in Theatre Arts (TA)
Lower Division Courses
100 Play Practicum (1)
Active participation in University-sponsored dramatic activities.
Assignments may include acting, directing assistance, lighting,
scenery, costuming, props, and house management. May be
repeated to maximum of 4 units.
141 Acting Fundamentals: Games and Exercises (3)
Basic principles and techniques of acting. Exploration of
creative processes through theatre games and improvisational
exercises. Additional hours required. CAN DRAM 8
142 Acting Fundamentals: Character Study (3)
Prerequisite: TA 141. Basic principles and techniques of
acting. Building a character through textual analysis and
practical work based on text. Additional hours required.
143 Acting Fundamentals: Scene Study (3)
Prerequisite: TA 142. Basic principles and techniques of
acting. Analysis of scene structure, use of subtext, actions,
and objectives. Performance of selected scenes. Additional
hours required.
152 Analysis of Drama and Theatre (4)
Principles of drama and theatre; social relevance of theatre;
dramatic structures and styles of diverse forms of theatre;
practical theatre exercises; evaluation and appreciation of
plays in performance. GE C1
154L,P Selected Topics in Theatre Arts (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and as needed for specific
topic. Current topics of special interest to students in Theatre
Arts as announced in Schedule of Classes.
160 Living Theatre (4)
Survey of live theatre; appreciating and understanding actual
theatrical productions and practices: acting, playwriting,
costumes and makeup design, nature of the theatrical event.
Lecture 2 hours, demonstrations-practical work-field trips, 4
hours.
210 Body and Identity in Dance, Theatre, Film (4)
(also listed as TVF and DANC 210)
The aesthetic bases of dance, theatre and mass media will be
established using the human body as core focus. Exploration
of body representation as affected by culture, gender and
class. GE C5
240 Film, Novel, Theatre (4)
(also listed as TVF and ENGL 240)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101.
An exploration of film, theatre, and fiction through the process
of adaptation. Analysis of the roles of audience, modes of
delivery, concepts of form and structure, and cultural impact.
GE C5
276 Introduction to Play Writing (4)
(also listed as ENGL 276)
Prerequisite: ENGL 200A or 200B or 200C or TAD 101.
Collaborative approach to writing for the stage; emphasis on
writing theory and techniques; introduction to dramaturgy,
directing, literary management, and staged reading.
Upper Division Courses
300 Production Support (1–2)
Technical preparation/presentation of University-sponsored
production. Transfer majors must complete at least 6 units.
Non majors must enroll whenever cast in department
productions. Meets more than 6 hours per week. May be
repeated to a maximum of 24 units.
301 Creative Dramatics (4)
Philosophies and techniques of creative dramatics. Emphasis
on improvisation, play making, pantomime, ongoing drama,
story dramatization, role playing; selected projects and
demonstrations.
306 Children’s Theatre (4)
Philosophies, attitudes, and forces shaping current practices in
children’s theatre; selected scripts and production techniques.
310 Play Performance (2)
Prerequisite: Admission by audition only. Detailed work on a
major production with rehearsal and performance
requirements. Enrollment required for performance
participation. Meets more than 6 hours each week. May be
repeated to maximum of 12 units.
311 Development of World Theatre I (4)
Significant developments in world dramatic literature and
theatre from origins through 17th century with emphasis on
classical Greece/Rome, Medieval, Sanskrit, Renaissance Italy,
Spain, France and England, and pre-Columbian American.
312 Development of World Theatre II (4)
Prerequisite: TAD majors must complete TA 311 or have
instructor consent. Significant developments in world dramatic
literature and theatre from the 17th to 20th century; emphasis
on traditional Japanese and Chinese, 17th through 19th
century romanticism, realism, early revolts against realism.
313 Development of World Theatre III (4)
Prerequisite: TAD majors must complete TA 312 or have
instructor consent. Significant developments in world dramatic
literature and theatre in the 20th century with emphasis on
German expressionism, social realism, fascist Europe,
absurdism, and contemporary theatre forms and artists.
314 Staging Violence in World Theatre (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Examines representations of violence on
stage in various cultures and eras of world theatre from live,
graphic violence, to violence beautifully or horribly described.
Studies theatre in its social context. GE Theme B
322 Theatrical Makeup (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Basic concepts and skills in
makeup for stage, television, and cinema; straight and
corrective makeup; old age and character modeling;
introduction to facial prosthetics; basic techniques in building
facial hair pieces. Laboratory hours required.
323 Intermediate Theatrical Makeup (3)
Prerequisite: TA 322. Concepts and skills of three-
dimensional techniques; special effects and fantasy makeup
for stage and screen; makeup design; techniques for handling
hair and wigs. Additional hours required.
Theatre Arts and Dance / 715
341 Advanced Performance I: Classical Acting (3)
Prerequisites: TA 141–143. Advanced principles and
techniques of classical acting. Grounding in textual analysis
through initial exposure to Shakespeare and other classical
texts in performance. Additional hours required.
342 Advanced Performance II: Scene Study (3)
Prerequisite: TA 341 or instructor approval. Advanced
principles and techniques of acting; developing characters
through scene study. Additional hours required.
343 Advanced Performance III: Acting Collaboration (3)
Prerequisite: TA 342 or instructor approval. Advanced
principles and techniques of acting; analysis and exercises
designed to work on acting as collaborating. Additional hours
required.
357 Creative Experiences for Health and Wellness (4)
(also listed as ART 357, DANC 357, and MUS 357)
Prerequisites: ART 209 or MUS 150 or 160; DANC 157 or TA
152 or HS 150. Exploring health and wellness through
participation in the creative arts - dance, visual arts, music and
theatre arts.
380 Emotion in Theatre and Film (4)
(also listed as TVF 380)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subject (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Analysis of emotion as motivational force
in theatre and film. Emotion as critical factor in performance,
narrative development and the essential mediating component
compelling audiences to the theatrical/cinematic experience.
GE Theme E
400-level Courses
All 400-level courses in Theatre Arts (TA) may be applied toward
master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits
established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser:
TA 499.
400 Creative Drama for the Elementary Classroom (3)
Exploration/integration of artistic perception, creative
expression, historical/cultural contexts, aesthetic valuing as
components of teaching/learning through drama. Meets 4
hours weekly.
401 Advanced Creative Dramatics (4)
Prerequisite: TA 301. Exploration and application of advanced
techniques and concepts of informal drama; special emphasis
on European approaches to dramatics; practical experience
through selected projects.
402 Children’s Theatre Tour (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent, completion of lower division
requirements, TA 301, TAD 339, TAD majors must be junior or
senior standing. Participation as actors, designers, stage
managers, and drama leaders in touring children’s theatre
productions; theatre with special populations. Additional hours
required. May be repeated to maximum of 16 units.
422 Advanced Theatrical Makeup (3)
Prerequisite: TA 322. Advanced techniques in creation and
application of latex, polyurethane, and wax dental prosthetics
for stage, television, and cinema; ventilation processes for
beard and wig construction; experimental design of stylized
nonrealistic makeup. Laboratory hours required.
426 Introduction to Stage Costuming (3)
Prerequisites: Two dramatic literature courses. Basic
principles of costume design and construction; historical survey
of costumes from ancient to modern times as related to stage
costume. Additional hours required.
427 Stage Costume Design (3)
Prerequisite: TA 426. Theory and application of costume
design and construction for stage; research methods,
principles of design, dramatic analysis, rendering layout, and
construction techniques. Additional hours required.
431 Introduction to Stage Scenery (3)
Prerequisites: TAD 131, 132. Theory, practice of scenery
design; physical stage, script, director demands; working
drawings, models, sketches; perspective rendering. Additional
hours required.
432 Stage Scenery Design (3)
Prerequisite: TA 431. Advanced design problems, projects in
design of drama, comedy, and musical theatre. Additional
hours required.
434 Introduction to Stage Lighting (3)
Prerequisites: TAD 131, 132. Theory and practice of lighting
design; functions and properties of light on stage; basic
electricity, optics, color; light plots and plans, lighting
equipment and its use, control systems. Additional hours
required.
435 Stage Lighting Design (3)
Prerequisite: TA 434. Advanced problems in lighting design;
projects in conception and execution of designs for the stage.
Additional hours required.
441–443 Acting Studio I, II, III (3, 3, 3)
Prerequisites: TA 341–343. Organic approach to the physical
and emotional demands of acting. Admission by audition only.
Each course may be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
441: Material from the American English Realist tradition.
442: Material from the Early Realist tradition.
443: Material from classical and Musical Theatre.
445 Principles of Directing I (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of lower division requirements, TA
313 and TAD 339; or graduate standing. Introduction to the
process of directing plays: script analysis, blocking, auditions,
casting, design concepts, scheduling and conducting
rehearsals, communication techniques for artistic collaboration,
and presentation of scenework. Additional hours required.
446 Principles of Directing II (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of lower division requirements, TAD
339, 439, and TA 445; or graduate standing. Advanced
techniques of stage directing; developing of concept, style, and
approaches to directing classical, modern, and nonrealistic
plays; collaborative approaches working with actors and
designers; scene presentations. Additional hours required.
447–449 Acting for Musical Theatre I, II, III (3, 3, 3)
Performance approach to acting demands of musical theatre;
characterization through voice, singing, speaking, movement,
and scene study. Each course may be repeated once for
credit. Suggested sequence: 447, 448, 449; however, none
of the three courses is prerequisite to the others.
447:The maturation of the book musical (1940–1967).
448:Beginning to rise of book musical (1940).
449:The contemporary, avant garde (1967–present).
450 Principles of Directing III (3)
Prerequisite: TA 446. Directing laboratory in which each
director selects a one-act play to explore through script
analysis and rehearsal, culminating in performance. May be
repeated to maximum of 6 units.
454L,P Selected Topics in Theatre Arts (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and as needed for specific
topic. Current topics of special interest to students in theatre
arts as announced in Schedule of Classes.
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459 Hispanic Play Production (3–4)
(also listed as SPAN 459)
Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish. Introduction to major
forms of Spanish drama; mechanics and production of a major
work of Hispanic theatre. May be repeated to total of 12 units,
of which maximum of 4 may apply toward major.
460 Studies in Selected Dramatists (1–4)
Prerequisite: Two dramatic literature courses. Intensive study
of one or several important dramatists; specific course content
varies. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units as subject
matter changes.
461 Nature of Dramatic Comedy (4)
Prerequisite: TA 152 or a course in dramatic literature. Theory
and techniques of comedy in literature and entertainment arts;
emphasis on kinds of comedy in historical perspective.
462 Nature of Dramatic Tragedy (4)
Prerequisite: TA 152. Stage tragedy from ancient Greece to
present; major theories and kinds of tragedy, and evolution of
tragic hero and heroine.
463 Shakespeare as Living Theatre (4)
Prerequisites: TA 152; ENGL 417. History and theories
involved in bringing Shakespeare’s drama to life on stage.
Analysis of major plays in relation to their potential production
in contemporary theatre.
464 Contemporary U.S. Theatre (4)
Prerequisites: TA 311, 312, 313. Significant directors,
designers, companies, playwrights, and plays in U.S. theatre
since the 1960’s. Effects of government funding, Civil Rights
movement, the international avant garde, and multiculturalism
will be examined.
471 Theatre of the Avant-Garde (4)
Prerequisite: TA 152. Translation studies in development of
avant-garde in French-, German-, and English-speaking
theatres. Emphasis on experimental drama as producible,
living theatre.
472 History and Analysis of Lyric Theatre (4)
Study and evaluation of lyric theatre from its origin to present;
emphasis on development of form and style, analysis of
representative works, emergence of American lyric theatre.
475 Dramaturgy (4)
Prerequisites: TA 311, 312, 313; or consent of the instructor.
The theory and practice of process, production, and
institutional dramaturgy. Practical exercises with directors and
playwrights.
476 Play Writing (4)
Prerequisites: TAD majors must have completed all lower
division requirements, TA 313 or instructor consent. Workshop
in planning, preparing, and writing manuscripts for stage;
emphasis on handling dramatic materials, play structure,
characterization, and appropriate dialogue. May be repeated
to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
477 Psychodrama (4)
Prerequisites: Twelve units selected from following: TA 301;
PSY 308, 412AB, 418AB. Theory and practice of psychodrama
and role playing; experience in psychodrama sessions as
protagonists, doubles, and auxiliaries; warm-ups, role reversal,
soliloquy, and other techniques. May be repeated to maximum
of 8 units.
478 Therapeutic and Educational Uses of Drama (4)
Prerequisite: TA 301. Theory and practice of drama as a
creative art in education and therapy: theatre games, video,
photography, psychodrama, puppets and masks. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units.
479 Life Scripts (4)
Individual life programming employing drama therapy; effects
of family/cultural messages on choices; writing and enactment
of scenes revealing life scripts providing alternatives.
Additional hours required. May be repeated to maximum of 8
units.
480 Cinema as a Dramatic Art (4)
Comparative analysis of dramatic media, consideration of
media as art forms; emphasis on “Great Films” series. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 units with instructor consent.
485 Children’s Film (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 412A recommended. Instructional and
aesthetic elements in films for preschool to adolescent
children; film techniques, audience analysis, and development
of a rationale for designating films appropriate for various age
levels.
489 Advanced Creative Workshop (2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Active participation in student-
generated, University-sponsored dramatic activities.
Assignments may include acting, directing, playwriting,
dramaturgy, design, choreography, or stage management. May
be repeated a maximum of 6 units.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor.
Project selected in conference with sponsor prior to
registration; progress meetings held regularly and final report
submitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for
credit.
Courses in Theatre Arts and Dance (TAD)
Lower Division Courses
101 Introduction to Theatre Arts and Dance (1)
Introduction to the fundamentals of performance training in
theatre arts and dance in the university. Portfolio preparation.
Additional hours required.
131 Stagecraft I (3)
Technical theatre and dance practices developed in lectures,
demonstrations, and workshop experience; basic tools and
techniques of scenery construction; reading technical
drawings; technical theatre procedures and organization.
Additional hours required. CAN DRAM 12
132 Stagecraft II (3)
Technical theatre and dance practices developed in lectures,
demonstrations, and workshop experience; stage properties,
drafting techniques, basic stage lighting, and sound effects.
Additional hours required.
133 Stagecraft III (3)
Introduction to basic materials, tools, construction techniques,
costume paint and dye techniques, and wardrobe plotting used
in costuming for the performing arts. Lecture 2 hours,
laboratory 3 hours. Additional hours required.
149 Breath, Movement, Voice I (3)
Fundamentals of vocal training for the performer with an
emphasis on effective breathing techniques. Yoga, centering
and alignment; awareness of and development of correct vocal
production and placement; physical exercise. CAN DRAM 6.
316 Theatre and Dance in 20
th
Century Urban Contexts (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subject (Block A) and one
course from Block C. Examines prominent 21st century dance
and theatre artists, companies and venues in the context of
their urban environments. Field work in Los Angeles includes
visiting artists and attending local performances. GE Theme D
Theatre Arts and Dance / 717
339 Stage Management (3)
Prerequisites: TAD 132-133 or equivalent. Assembling prompt
book, blocking and movement notation, and organization and
communication procedures; application to production; detailing
the process from preproduction and rehearsals through
performance to post production. Additional hours required.
348 Breath, Movement, Voice II (3)
Prerequisites for TAD majors: TAD 133, TAD 149, TA 143 or
instructor consent. Development of movement as well as
techniques in physicalization, composition and evaluation will
be investigated. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
349 Breath, Movement, Voice III (3)
Prerequisite: TAD 149, TAD 348 or instructor consent.
Voice, diction, and dialect training for the stage. Development
of natural and responsive voice production and the technique
of diction and dialects appropriate to the demands of
performance.
390 Performance Research and Writing (4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Advanced research and
writing practice with emphasis on critical and mechanical skills
appropriate for theatre arts and dance majors.
439 Arts Management (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of lower division requirements, or
graduate standing. Historical evolution, theory development
and practice of arts administration and theatre management.
Additional hours required.
467 Theory and Method in Performance Studies (4)
(also listed as COMM 467)
Prerequisite: Upper division course in COMM, TA or DANC.
Introduction to major theoretical perspectives in performance
studies and to key methodologies for investigating
performance in/as culture. Central concepts include social
drama and performance ethnography.
468 Performance and Social Change (4)
(also listed as COMM 468)
Prerequisite: COMM 367 or 467 or upper division theory
course in TA, DANC or rhetoric. Aesthetic, pedagogical
underpinnings of performance and social change. Relationship
between performance and liberation in avant-garde works and
across cultures. Theoretical and pragmatic concerns as these
emerge in production.
486 Cross Cultural Approaches to Social Performance (3)
Prerequisites: TAD 467, 468. Crosscultural applications of
improvisation experimental performance and playback
techniques in the development of social action activities in
community and educational setting. Fulfills community
performance practicum requirement.
Graduate Level Courses in Theatre Arts (TA)
All 400-level courses in Theatre Arts (TA) may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established
by the department and approval of the graduate adviser: TA 499.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500-level courses.
500 Graduate Research in Theatre (4)
Introduction to research techniques, critical approaches, play
analysis, and performance criticism. Survey of current journals.
510 Projects in Teaching Theatre, Performance and Dance
(1- 4)
Planned preparation, ongoing supervision and critical
evaluation of undergraduate theatre and dance courses taught
by current graduate students. May be repeated to a maximum
of 8 units.
511 Seminar: Special Studies in Theatre History (4)
Prerequisites: TA 311–313. Significant era or movement in
theatre history. Specific subject announced in Schedule of
Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit.
512 Seminar in Asian Theater (4 Units)
An overview of the theory, history and practice of performance
in Asia and the Pacific Islands from ancient times to the
present.
541 Seminar: Theories of Acting (4)
Prerequisite: At least one upper division course in acting or
directing. Major theories of acting from Diderot to present with
special emphasis on origins, esthetics, and psychology of
acting.
566 Seminar: Dramatic Theory (4)
Prerequisite: At least one upper division course in dramatic
theory or dramatic literature. Backgrounds in theatrical art,
analysis of aesthetic principles and content of theatre;
selected problems in philosophy of dramatic art.
570 Seminar: Experimental Theatre (4)
Prerequisites: TA 471 plus an upper division course in
dramatic literature and/or dramatic theory. Significant
theatrical and dramatic theorists and practitioners who have
influenced the search for new forms in 20
th
century
performance.
572 Seminar: Topics in the Research of Performance
Literature (4)
Research in performance literature; Survey of writings in
various areas of contemporary dance and theatre scholarship;
Emphasis on current journal publications. Individual research
including abstracts, thesis proposals and/or chapters. The
course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.
574 Theory in Theatre and Performance (4)
Theoretical approaches to, and critiques of, identity, meaning,
representation and power as these emerge in and affect
theatre studies. Includes primary and secondary sources that
are theatre specific.
577 Seminar: Drama Therapy Techniques (4)
Prerequisite: TA 478. Advanced psychodramatic and
projective drama therapy techniques exploring video,
photography, puppetry, face painting, sand play, masks, and
other creative media. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
578 Seminar: Drama Therapy Assessment and
Treatment (4)
Theories of drama therapy, research, assessment, diagnosis,
and treatment interventions. May be repeated to maximum of
8 units.
718 / Theatre Arts and Dance
579 Seminar: Case Studies in Drama Therapy (4)
Prerequisites: TA 478, 479. Advanced theories and
techniques of drama therapy applied to individual casework.
May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
594 Field Work/Internship Drama Therapy (1-4)
Prerequisite: TA 478. Independent supervised field
experience in drama therapy internships with individuals,
groups, and families. May be repeated to maximum of 16
units.
595 Graduate Performance (1–4)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser. Demonstration of
graduate level proficiency in a major performance situation;
research or analytical written project directly related to
performance. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for
the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
598 Graduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor.
Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular
conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 units for credit.
599 Thesis or Project (1–6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent
to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to
registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis or
project. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded
CR/NC.
Y o u t h A g e n c y A d m i n i s t r a t i o n / 721
Program in
Youth Agency Administration
College of Health and Human Services
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
PROGRAM OFFICE
Physical Education 237
Phone: (323) 343-4580
Fax: (323) 343-4622
E-mail: alarson2@calstatela.edu
Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/yth_age/index.htm
Youth Agency Administration at Cal State L.A. provides a unique opportunity for students interested in nonprofit administration
careers to receive a specific, practical, educational emphasis. In addition to the course work and internship required for completion
of the Youth Agency Administration certificate program (listed below), the program affords participants many other services and
opportunities. Among these are the Student Association, conferences and seminars, personal counseling, career placement, an
annual retreat, and independent study.
The Faculty
Program Director: Anne Larson.
The faculty for the program is interdisciplinary in nature, representing the various departments whose courses comprise the
certificate program offered. The program is coordinated by the program director.
Undergraduate Programs
Certificate Program in Youth Agency
Administration
This credit certificate program, which prepares individuals for
careers in nonprofit management, requires a minimum of 36
units, selected in consultation with the Youth Agency
Administration director. The program includes course work in
four major areas and an internship designed specifically for the
program.
Students should plan their program with careful attention given
to prerequisites for upper division courses. Refer to the
Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this
catalog for general regulations governing all certificate
programs.
Non-matriculated students enrolled through Extended
Education are required to complete at least one designated
diversity course in order to receive the certificate.
Requirements for the Certificate (36 units)
Required Core (16 Units)
SW 370 Field of Social Work (4)
YAA 290
Introduction to Youth Agency Administration (4)
POLS /YAA 467 The Third Sector and Nonprofit
Organizations (4)
YAA 490 Volunteer Management and Fundraising (4)
Required Courses in Related Fields (16 units)
Select one course from each of the following four areas:
Communications
COMM 370 Business and Professional Communications (4)
COMM 389 Intercultural Communication in the Urban
Environment (4)
COMM 430
Dynamics of Organizational Communication (4)
COMM 489 Intercultural Communication (4)
SW 372 Social Work Practice I: Communication and
Interviewing Skills (4)*
Organizational, Personnel and Fiscal Management
ACCT 202 Survey of Accounting (4)
KIN 422 Community Service Learning and Physical
Activity Programs (4)
POLS 466 Public Financial Administration (4)
POLS 472 Organization and Management (4)
MGMT 307 Management and Organizational Behavior
(4)
MGMT 469 Training and Development (4)
MGMT 485 Project Management (4)
*SW 475 Social Work Practice III: Working with
Groups (4)
*Prerequisite: SW 372
Marketing
MKT 304 Principles of Marketing (4)
*MKT 453 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations (4)
*Prerequisite: MKT 304
Youth and Family
CHDV 321 Urban Families: Contemporary Trends (4)
CHDV 412 Issues in Child Abuse, Neglect and Family
Violence (4)
ICP 483 Intercultural Proficiency: Diverse Urban
Families (4)
KIN 421 Youth Development and Physical Activity (4)
SW 476 Child Welfare (4)
Internship (4 units)
KIN 495 Directed Field Experience in Community
Leadership (4) or
SW 495 Directed Field Experience (4) * or
YAA 495 Directed Field Experience (4)
*Social Work Majors only
722 / Y o u t h A g e n c y A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
List of Courses (YAA) - Undergraduate Level
Lower Division Course
290 Introduction to Youth Agency Administration (4)
History, philosophy, programs, and organization of the major
national voluntary youth service agencies from a professional
management perspective; role of the professional executive;
the nature of volunteerism. Required field visits.
Upper Division Courses
467 The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations (4)
(also listed as POLS 467)
Starting and managing nonprofit enterprises; differences
between public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations; nature
and scope of the third sector; grant writing project.
490 Volunteer Management and Fund-Raising (4)
Prerequisite: YAA 290. Development of executive skills in
managing volunteers and raising funds for youth-serving
agencies; sources and techniques of financial development for
community agencies; management of voluntary staff and
directorial boards.
495 Directed Field Experience (4–6)
Prerequisites: YAA 290, instructor consent, agency
acceptance. Student placement to provide experience under
supervision in a youth agency; individual evaluative
conferences. Graded CR/NC.
499 Undergraduate Directed Study (1–4)
Prerequisites: YAA 290, upper division standing, consent of a
faculty sponsor, approval of program coordinator, approval of
proposed project prior to registration, ability to assume
responsibility for independent research and analysis. Project
selected in conference with sponsor; progress meetings held
regularly and a final report submitted. May be repeated to
maximum of 16 units.
Faculty Lists / 725
Faculty Lists
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Emeriti Faculty
726 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Listings corrected to June 15, 2007. Year in parentheses indicates year of appointment as a full-time tenure-track faculty member.
Russell J. Abbott (1987) ..................Professor of Computer Science
B.A., 1962, Columbia University; M.A., 1963, Harvard University;
Ph.D., 1973, University of Southern California
Melina Abdullah (2002) Assistant Professor of Pan African Studies
B.A., 1994, Howard University, M.A., 1996, Ph.D, 2002, University of
Southern California
Kodzo O. Abledu (1985).................................. Professor of Electrical
.................................................................. and Computer Engineering
B.Sc., 1976, University of Science and Technology, Ghana; M.Sc.,
1979, University of British Columbia; Ph.D., 1983, Iowa State
University; Registered Professional Electrical Engineer, 1992,
California
Raquel Ackerman (1987) ....... Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 1976, Columbia University; Ph.D., 1986, Kings’ College,
University of Cambridge, U.K.
Laura Chey Acuña (1990) ........................ Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1978, California State College, Long Beach; M.F.A., 1986,
University of California, Los Angeles
Martin J. Adamian (2006)... Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1993, Central Michigan University; J.D., 1996, Wayne State
University Law School; Ph.D., 2006, Colorado State University.
Pauline Agbayani (2002)
........................ Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1981, M.S.W., 1984, Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Los
Angeles
Manuel Aguilar-Moreno (1999).................................. Professor of Art
Diploma in Education, 1994, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios
Superiores de Occidente, Mexico; Diploma in History of Mexico,
1995, Colegio de Jalisco, Mexico; M.A., 1997; Ph.D., 2000,
University of Texas, Austin
Olaiya Aina (2006)…………..….Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1989, M.Ed., 1990, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Ph.D., 1996,
University of Alberta, Canada
Vladimir N. Akis (1982) ....................Professor of Computer Science
B.A., 1976, California State College, Sacramento; M.A., 1977,
University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 1982, University of
California, Davis
Mohammad Ala (1985) .............................. Professor of Management
B.S., 1976, Tehran College of Insurance, Iran; M.B.A., 1978,
Emporia State University; D.B.A., 1983, Louisiana Tech University
Bryant Alexander (1998) ................. Associate Dean, College of Arts
......................and Letters and Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., 1985, M.S., 1987, University of Southwestern Louisiana; Ph.D.,
1998, Southern Illinois University
Radi A. Al-Jishi (1986)....................................... Professor of Physics
B.S., 1975, American University of Beirut, Lebanon; Ph.D., 1982,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Janicemarie Allard (1970).............................. Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1966, M.A., 1968, Ph.D., 1973, University of California, Los
Angeles
Terry L. Allison (2006)...................Dean, College of Arts and Letters
......................................................................and Professor of English
A.B., 1977, University of California, Berkeley; M.L.I.S., 1983,
Universtiy of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1992, University of
California, San Diego; Ph.D., 2000, University of California, San
Diego
Joanne Altschuler (1995)............................Professor of Social Work
A.B., 1971, Indiana University; M.A., 1975, Hebrew Union College;
M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1994, University of Southern California
Gaston Alzate (2006)....................... Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., 1993, Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; M.A., 1991,
Universidad del Rosario, Colombia; Ph.D., 1997, Arizona State
University
E. Frederick Anderson (1991).................... Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1965, California State University, Los Angeles; M.S.W., 1967,
San Diego State University; Ph.D., 1976, University of Southern
California; L.C.S.W., 1969, M.F.C.C., 1969, California
Gregory D. Andranovich (1993)......... Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1978, Clinch Valley College University of Virginia - Wise; M.A.,
1980, George Mason University; Ph.D., 1984, University of
California, Riverside
Lois N. Andre-Bechely (2001) ...... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1988, M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Los
Angeles
Gretchen Angelo (1995) .............. Professor of French and Spanish
B.A., 1987, State University of New York at Buffalo; Ph.D., 1994,
Yale University
Konrad A. Aniol (1984) ...................................... Professor of Physics
B.S., 1970, University of Illinois; M.S., 1973, McMaster University,
Canada; Ph.D., 1977, Australian National University
Paula Arvedson (1999) .................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1982, M.A., 1984, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Los Angeles
Sheri Atwater (2003) ..................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1996, Stanford University; M.A., 1999;Ph.D., 2003, University
of California, Berkeley
Mohammad Auwal (1994).......Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., 1981, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh; M.A., 1991,
Ph.D., 1994, Ohio University
Mohammad B. Ayati (1982) ......... Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1966, University of Tehran, Iran; M.S., 1975, Ph.D., 1980,
University of California, Los Angeles
Yong Ba (2000)............................. Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1986, M.A., 1989, Jilin University, China, Ph.D., 1995, Gerhard-
Mercator-University of Duisburg, Germany
Kevin Baaske (1988)...............Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., 1976, M.A., 1978, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; Ph.D.,
1989, University of Southern California
Chunsheng Bai (1998).................................... Associate Professor of
........................................................................Communication Studies
B.A., 1984, Tianjin Foreign Language Institute, People's Republic of
China; M.A., 1988, State University of New York, Albany; Ph.D.,
1998, University of Southern California
Beth Baker-Cristales (2002)... Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 1989, Sarah Lawrence College; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1999,
University of New Mexico
Mark Balaguer (1992) ...................................Professor of Philosophy
B.A., B.S., 1986, University of Colorado; Ph.D., 1992, City University
of New York
Francisco E. Balderrama (1984) .........Professor of Chicano Studies
............................................................................................. and History
B.A., 1970, Loyola University of Los Angeles; M.A., 1972, Ph.D.,
1978, University of California, Los Angeles
Pablo Baler (2006) ............................Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., 1991, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; M.A., 1994, Stanford
University; Ph.D., 2006, University of California, Berkeley
Ann Barbour (1998) ....................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1969, Mills College; M.Ed., 1971, Tufts University; Ph.D., 1993,
University of Texas
Thomas Barkley, Jr. (2001)
...........Associate Professor of Nursing
B.SN., 1986, University of Alabama; M.S.N., 1989, University of
Virginia; D.S.N., 1994, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 727
Deborah R. Baskin (1995)................................. Professor of Criminal
................................................................... Justice and Criminalistics
B.A., 1975, State University of New York-Buffalo; M.S., 1976,
Northeastern University; Ph.D., 1984, University of Pennsylvania
Jon Beaupré (2002)..............................................Assistant Professor
.................................................................................... of Broadcasting
B.A., 1976, University of Nevada, M.F.A., 1978, New York University
Gerald Beer (1971) .....................................Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1967, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 1969,
Ph.D., 1971, University of California, Los Angeles
William Belan (1982) ............................................. Professor of Music
B.M., 1972, University of California, Los Angeles; M.M., 1975,
University of Tulsa; D.M.A., 1984, University of Oklahoma
Theodore S. Bell (1998) .............Chair and Professor of Psychology
B.M., 1977, M.A., 1981, University of Louisville; Ph.D., 1986,
University of California, Los Angeles
Beryl L. Bellman (1989)......... Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., 1964, M.A., 1966, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D.,
1971, University of California, Irvine
Dolores Beltran (2003)................. Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1976, Pacific Oaks College; Ph.D., 2004, University of
Southern California
Jeffrey W. Benedict (1989) ................................... Professor of Music
B.Mus., 1980, M.A., 1982, University of Denver; D.M.A., 1992,
University of Texas, Austin
Blair J. Berkley (1995)............................... Professor of Management
B.S., 1979, Ohio State University; M.B.A., 1980, M.A., 1985,
University of Arizona; Ph.D., 1988, University of Southern California
Luis Bermudez (2002)............................... Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., 1976, CSU, Northride, M.A., 1978, CSU, Northride, M.F.A.,
1980, University of California, Los Angeles
Oscar O. Bernal (1997)..................... Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., 1986, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota; M.S., 1989,
California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1994, University of
California, Riverside
Enrique Berumen (1997).........Associate Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1988, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.F.A., 1991,
University of Southern California
Sherwood Best (1993) ................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1973, Pitzer College; M.A., 1980, California State University,
Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1995, University of California, Riverside
Talia Bettcher (2000)...................................... Associate Professor of
.. Philosophy
B.A., 1991, York University, Canada; Ph.D., 1999, University of
California, Los Angeles
Jeffrey Beyon (2002) ..................... Associate Professor of Electrical
.. and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1989, Kyung Hee University, Korea; M.S., 1992, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 1997, Pennsylvania State University
Jens D. Biermeier (1985) ............................... Professor of Marketing
B.S., 1974, Fachhochschule of Cologne, Germany; M.B.A., 1977,
Ph.D., 1982, University of Essen, Germany
Loretta Birckhead (1987) ...................................Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1968, University of Richmond; B.S., 1971, M.S., 1973, Medical
College of Virginia; Ed.D., 1978, Boston University; R.N., P.H.N.,
1978, California
Kim M. Bishop (1993). Chair and Professor of Geological Sciences
B.S., 1979, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1985,
California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., 1994, University of
Southern California
Wayne W. Bishop (1971)............................Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1964, University of Northern Iowa; M.A., 1967, Northwestern
University; Ph.D., 1971, Western Michigan University
Carol Blaszczynski (1997)........... Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1978, M.A., 1982, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1997, Claremont Graduate School
Alan J. Bloom (1981) ................................Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1973, Sonoma State College; M.F.A., 1975, California College
of Arts and Crafts
Cristina Bodinger-de Uriarte (1994) .............Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1978, Yale University; Ph.D., 1989, Harvard University
Daniel Borough (2002) ................Assistant Professor of Geography
B.A., 1993, M.A., 1999, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 2002, Arizona State University.
Maria Kathleen Boss (1988)...............Professor of Finance and Law
B.A., 1965, University of California, Davis; J.D., 1974, University of
California, Hastings College of Law; Admitted to the Bar, 1974,
California
Roger R. Bowers (1972) ................ Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1966, Creighton University; M.S., 1968, Ph.D., 1971, University
of Nebraska
Scott Bowman (1997) ........Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1971, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1974, Ph.D.,
1989, University of California, Los Angeles
Barbara Ann Boyer (1989)..........................................Professor of Art
B.S., 1958, State University of New York, College at Buffalo; M.A.,
1968, California State College, San Jose; Ph.D., 1980, University of
Oregon
James Brady (1998)................Associate Chair of Anthropology and
Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 1970, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1974, California
State College, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1989, University of California, Los
Angeles
Scott Breivold (2000)............................................Associate Librarian
B.A., 1985, Minnesota State University-Moorehead; M.L.S, 1986,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dwan M. Bridges (1991) ..............................Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., 1975, M.Ed., 1976, Louisiana State University; M.S., 1984,
Loyola University, Louisiana; Ph.D., 1992, Ohio State University
Martin G. Brodwin (1988) .............................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1966, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1969,
California State College, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1973, Michigan State
University
Gary Brookfield (2003) ............. Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1978, M.S. 1981, University of British Columbia Vancouver;
Ph.D., 1997, University of California Santa Barbara
Karin A. Elliott Brown (1998) .......... Director, School of Social Work
and Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 1984, Cornell University; M.S.W., 1986; M.A., 1988, Ph.D.,
1990, University of Michigan
Elizabeth R. Bryant (1990)..........................................Professor of Art
B.F.A., 1973, Moore College of Art; M.F.A., 1980, University of
Florida
Lawson Bush (2002)...................................... Professor of Education
B.S., 1993, M.A., 1994, California Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo, Ph.D., 1998, Claremont Graduate School
Mary E. Bush (1993) ...........................................Professor of English
B.A., 1972, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., 1980, D.A.,
1984, Syracuse University
Valerie Talavera-Bustillos (2003)....................Assistant Professor of
Chicano Studies
B.A., 1992, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 1998, University of
California, Los Angeles
John Butler (1988) ......................................................Professor of Art
B.A., 1970, M.A., 1972, California State College, Los Angeles;
M.F.A., 1979, University of California, Los Angeles
728 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Fary M. Cachelin (1997) .............................. Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1988, Stanford University; M.A., 1992, Ph.D., 1996, Harvard
University
Naomi J. Caiden (1993)....................... Professor of Political Science
B.S., 1959, University of London; M.A., 1966, Australian National
University (Canberra); Ph.D., 1978, University of Southern California
Randy Marion Caine (1998) ...............................Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1969, University of Miami; M.S., 1973, Hunter College of the
City University of New York; Ed.D., 1989, Pepperdine University
Michael A. Calabrese (1994).............................. Professor of English
B.A., 1983, Columbia University; M.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1991, University
of Virginia
Laura Calderon (1993) ....................Professor of Nutritional Science
B.A., 1972, M.A., 1982, California State University, Los Angeles;
Dr.P.H., 1992, Loma Linda University
Evelyn Ruiz Calvillo (1990) ................................Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1983, University of Texas at Galveston; M.S., 1986, Loma
Linda University; D.N.Sc., 1991, University of California, Los
Angeles; R.N., Texas, 1964, California, 1984
Randy V. Campbell (1991) ................... Chair, Special Education and
............ Counseling, and Professor of Education
B.A., 1976, B.S., 1976, University of the Pacific; M.S., 1981, Rh.D.,
1988, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Roberto Cantú (1976).....Professor of Chicano Studies and English
B.A., 1968, M.A., 1970, California State College, San Diego; Ph.D.,
1982, University of California, Los Angeles
Sandra E. Card (1989)............................................ Systems Librarian
B.A., 1969, M.L.S., 1978, C. Phil., 1975, University of California, Los
Angeles
Desdemona Cardoza (1988) ................... Provost and Vice President
........................... for Academic Affairs and Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1975, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1979, Ph.D.,
1982, University of California, Riverside
Samantha Carrington (1986) ..... Associate Professor of Economics
......................................................................................... and Statistics
B.A., 1974, National University of Iran; M.A., 1981, Ph.D., 1985,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Michael J. Carter (1990)............... Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1979, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1982,
California State University, Northridge; MFCC, 1984, Ph.D., 1993,
University of California, Los Angeles
Susan B. Cash (1991) Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
..............................................................................and Professor of Art
B.A., 1980, California State University, Fullerton; M.F.A., 1982,
University of California, Irvine
Ramon A. Castillo (2003) ................................ Assistant Professor of
.....................................................................Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1993, California State University, Northridge; M.A., 1998,
University of Southern California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2000, University of
California, Irvine
Derek K. Chang (1983)...............................Professor of Mathematics
M.S., 1978, Ph.D., 1983, University of California, Riverside
Jack S. K. Chang (1985).................... Professor of Finance and Law
B. Eng., 1972, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; M. Eng., 1975,
University of Toronto, Canada; M.B.A., 1979, Ph.D., 1983, University
of Houston
Lena Chao (1993) ................... Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., 1978, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1983, Ph.D.,
1991, University of Southern California
Hema Chari (1992).............................Chair and Professor of English
M.A., 1988, Ph.D., 1992, University of Southern California
Choi Chatterjee (1994) ...................... Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1984, M.A., 1989, University of Calcutta, India; Ph.D., 1994,
Indiana University
Anna Chee (1998)..........................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1986, California State University, Los Angeles; M.S., 1995,
University of Southern California
Li-Hsueh Chen (1998).................Associate Professor of Economics
..........................................................................................and Statistics
B.A., 1992, National Taiwan University; M.A., 1995, Ph.D., 1998,
University of Michigan
Pearl Chen (2002) ......................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1984, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan, M.S., 1992, Ph.D.,
1999, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Patricia A. Chin (1989)............................ Director, School of Nursing
and Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1979, M.S.N., 1984, California State University, Los Angeles;
D.N.S., 1992, University of San Diego
Mikyung Mika Cho (1991)...........................................Professor of Art
B.F.A., 1982, M.F.A., 1984, Sook Myung Women’s University, Korea;
M.A., 1988, Ph.D., 1992, Illinois State University
Doris A. Christopher (1990) .. Associate Dean for Student Services,
College of Business and Economics
B.S., 1976, University of the Ozarks; M.Ed., 1981, Ed.D., 1989,
University of Arkansas
Margaret D. Clark (1999) ..............Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1980, M.A., 1983, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1998, University of California, Los Angeles/California State
University, Los Angeles
Steven D. Classen (2000) ............................... Associate Professor of
...Communication Studies
B.A., 1978, Biola University; M.A., 1986, University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
1995, University of Wisconsin
John L. Cleman (1971) ......................................Professor of English
A.B., 1965, Stanford University; M.A., 1967, Washington State
University; Ph.D., 1973, University of Wisconsin
David N. Connors (1990) ..................... Chair and Professor of Music
B.Mus., B.M.E., 1980, Bradley University; M.M., 1988, D.M.E., 1995,
University of Cincinnati
Randolph Cooper (2001) .......... Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1992, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1996,
University of California, Los Angeles
Constance S. Corley (2001)
................... Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1975, Webster College; M.S.W., 1978, M.A., 1981, Ph.D.,
1982, University of Michigan
Andrew Cornwell (1997)................................. Associate Professor of
.............................................................................................Kinesiology
B.S., 1983, Portsmouth Polytechnic, England; M.S., 1987,
Southhampton University, England; M.S., 1992, Colorado State
University; Ph.D., 1997, Louisiana State University
Maria Dolores Costa (1992) ..............................Professor of Spanish
B.A., 1985, M.A., 1987, Kent State University; Ph.D., 1992,
University of Massachusetts
Anthony Cox (2002) .........................................Assistant Professor of
........................................................................Communication Studies
B.A., 1970, M.F.A., 1972, University of California, Los Angeles
Valentino Crespi (2003)...................................Assistant Professor of
................................................................................. Computer Science
Laurea Degree, 1992, Ph.D., 1997, University of Milan
Susan Crimmins (2000).............................. Professor of Social Work
B.S., 1977, Northeastern University; M.S.W., 1984, Hunter College,
M. Phil., Ph.D., 1995, City University of New York, John Jay College
of Criminal Justice
Cheryl A. Cruz (1992)................................... Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1969, University of Massachusetts; M.B.A., 1975, Northeastern
University; J.D., 1978, University of California, Los Angeles; M.B.T.,
1988, University of Southern California; C.P.A., California; Member,
State Bar of California
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 729
Fred Daneshgaran (1987) ...............................Chair and Professor of
Electrical Engineering
B.S., 1983, M.S., 1985, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1992, University of California, Los Angeles
Abbas Daneshvari (1982)........................................... Professor of Art
B.S., 1969, California State College, Hayward; M.A., 1971, University
of Massachusetts; Ph.D., 1977, University of California, Los Angeles
Rebecca L. Davis (1990) .......................... Associate Professor of Art
B.S., 1977, University of Delaware; Ph.D., 1984, University of
Maryland
Ralph W. Dawson (1968) .....................................................Counselor
B.A., 1968, California State College at Los Angeles; M.P.A., 1974,
University of California, Los Angeles
Paul De Castro (1997) ......................... Associate Professor of Music
B.A., 1989, M.A., 1992, California State University, Los Angeles;
D.M.A., 2002, University of Texas at Austin
Ray D. de Leon (2001)............... Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., 1990, Ph.D., 1998, University of California, Los Angeles
Roger Delgado (1979) .................................Professor of Social Work
B.S., 1967, Brigham Young University; M.S.W., 1970, University of
Texas; Ph.D., 1984, University of Southern California
D. Robert DeChaine (2004) ..Associate Professor of Liberal Studies
B.A., 1994, CSU, San Bernardino, M.A., 1996, CSU, Los Angeles,
Ph.D., 2002, The Claremont Graduate University
Robert A. Desharnais (1988) .........Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1976, University of Massachusetts at Boston; M.S., 1979,
Ph.D., 1982, University of Rhode Island
Mustafah Dhada (2005) ............................ Dean, Extended Education
.... and Professor of Pan African Studies
B.A., 1977, University of Sussex, England; FRSA, 1984, Fellow of
the Royal Society of Arts; B.S.A.D., 1985, The British System
Analysis Examination Board; D.Phil., 1987, St. Catherine's,
University of Oxford, England
Mary L. Díaz (1977)...............................................................Counselor
B.A., 1971, San Fernando Valley State College; M.S.W., 1973, San
Diego State College; Ph.D., 1994, Claremont Graduate School
Melvin Donalson (2004) ................... Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1973, Bates College, M.A., 1975, Univeristy of Iowa, Ph.D.,
1981, Brown University
Jianyu (Jane) Dong (2002) ............ Assistant Professor of Electrical
.................................................................. and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1995, M.S., 1998, University of Science and Technology,
China; Ph.D., 2002, Ohio State University
Adelaide Doyle-Nichols (1999).... Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1981, M.A., 1990, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1997, University of Southern California
Elaine Draper (2002) ..................... Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1976, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., 1979, Ph.D.,
1985, University of California, Berkeley
Ellen A. Drost (2006) ................ Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., 1989,, M.B.A., 1993, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 2001,
Florida International University
Domnita Dumitrescu (1987)............................. Professor of Spanish
Diploma, University of Bucharest, Rumania; M.A., 1987, Ph.D., 1990,
University of Southern California
Carol M. Dunn (1981) ................. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
B.S., 1973, M.Ed., 1976, Frostburg State College
Pamela Dunne (1974)................................. Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1967, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1970,
University of Washington; Ph.D., 1974, Florida State University
Ramani S. Durvasula (1999)..... Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., 1988, University of Connecticut; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 1997,
University of California, Los Angeles.
Tim Ebner (2001)....................................... Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A. 1979, M.F.A., 1982, California Institute of the Arts
John Eichinger (1992) ................................... Professor of Education
B.S., 1974, M.S., 1980, California State Polytechnic College,
Pomona; Ph.D., 1990, Claremont Graduate School
Mitchell L. Eisen (1997) ...............................Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1983, University of New Mexico; M.A., 1987, University of
Chicago; Ph.D., 1993, University of Miami
Marilyn R. Elkins (1991) .....................................Professor of English
B.A., 1964, Tennessee Technological University; M.A.T., 1968,
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; M.A., 1970, Vanderbilt
University; Ph.D., 1991, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rafik Z. Elias (2003)................... Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1991, Rutgers University-New Jersey; M.S., 1993; Long Island
University; Ph.D., 1997, Louisiana Tech University
El-Hussein E. El-Masry (2002) ... Assistant Professor of Accounting
Bachelor of Management Science, 1993; Sadat Academy for
Management Science (Egypt); M.B.A., 1996; University of Memphis;
Ph.D., 2003, University of Florida
Joel Ellwanger (2002) .................Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1989, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., 1994, Ph.D.,
1997, Northwestern University
Christopher Endy (2000) ...................Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1994, Duke University, M.A., 1996, Ph.D., 2000, University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Carmen Susan Escoto-Lloyd (2005)…….. .....Assistant Professor of
.................................................................. Nursing
B.S.N, 1987, Mount St. Mary’s College, M.S.N., 1991, University of
California, Los Angeles, Ph.D., 2005, University of California, Los
Angeles
Sergio Escorza-Trevino (2002) ........................... Assistant Professor
...........................................................................of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1990, University of La Laguna (Spain); Ph.D., 1998, University
of Calfornia, San Diego
Dionne Espinoza (2002) ....Associate Professor of Chicano Studies
B.A., 1990, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1994, Ph.D.,
1996, Cornell University
Stephanie Evans (1987)................................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1963, Los Angeles State College; M.A., 1965, California State
College, Los Angeles; Ed.D., 1976, University of California, Los
Angeles
Neda S. Fabris (1979) .............Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Diploma Engineering, 1965, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and
Hercegowina; M.S., 1972, Ph.D., 1976, Illinois Institute of
Technology
Mary A. Falvey (1980) ........ Dean, Charter College of Education and
......................................................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1972, California State University, Sacramento; M.A., 1977, San
Francisco State University; Ph.D., 1980, University of Wisconsin-
Madison
Hsing Fang (1987)............. Chair and Professor of Finance and Law
B.A., 1974, National Taiwan University; M.A., 1977, National
Chengchi University; Ph.D., 1986, Arizona State University
Jennifer Faust (1993)....................................Professor of Philosophy
B.S., 1986, Spring Hill College; M.A., 1988, Ph.D., 1995, University
of Illinois, Chicago
Diane Fazzi (1992).......................................... Professor of Education
B.S., 1983, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., 1984,
University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 1993, California State University, Los
Angeles/University of California, Los Angeles
Eleanor Ferguson-Marshalleck (1991)..................... Associate Dean,
............................................... College of Health and Human Services
......................................................................and Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1964, University of Illinois; M.P.H., 1971, University of
California, Berkeley; M.A., 1982, M.A., 1984, Ph.D., 1997, Stanford
University
730 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Gaithri Fernando (2002)............. Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1986, University of Toronto, Canada; M.A., 1987, Yale
University, M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 1996, Fuller Theological Seminary
Joan Fingon (2003) ...................... Associate Professor of Education
B.S., 1973, Southern Connecticut State University; M.A., 1980,
Castleton State College; Ed.D., 1990, Vanderbilt University
Miles M. Finney (1991) .........Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1986, University of Texas, San Antonio; M.A., 1989, Ph.D.,
1992, University of Houston
Cari Flint (1999) .............................................. Associate Professor of
....................................................................Communication Disorders
B.A., 1987, M.A. 1989, Ph.D., 1995, University of California, Santa
Barbara
James Ford III (2003)............................ Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., 1994, Valdosta State University, M.M., M.M.E., 1997,
University of North Texas
Krishna L. Foster (2000) .............. Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1992, Spelman College, Ph.D., 1998, University of Colorado,
Boulder
Carolyn Frank (1998).................... Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1966, M.A., 1992, University of Nevada, Reno; Ph.D., 1997,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Daniel Frankl (1991) .................................... Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., 1982, State University of New York at Brockport; M.S., 1984,
Ph.D., 1989, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Grant A. Fraser (1982)................................Professor of Mathematics
A.B., 1964, M.A., 1969, Ph.D., 1970, University of California, Los
Angeles
Siegrun Fox Freyss (1996) ................. Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1967; M.A., 1970, Technical University, Munich, Germany;
Ph.D., 1978, Claremont Graduate School
Gabriela Fried-Amilivia (2006)...... Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1988, Universidad de La Republica, Montevideo; M.A., 1993,
University of Paris VII, Jussieu, France; M.A., 1998, Ph,D., 2004,
University of California, Los Angeles
Colleen Friend (2005).......... Assistant Professor of Communication
Disorders
B.S,, 1974, University of Dayton; M.S., 1981, Ph.D., 2004, Case
Western Reserve University
David A. Gadish (2002) ........................................Assistant Professor
...of Information Systems
B.Sc., 1991, M.Sc., 1995, Ph.D., 2001, University of Guelph, Canada
José L. Galván (1990) ................................... Dean, Graduate Studies
... and Research and Professor of Education
B.S., 1970, M.A., 1972, Ph.D., 1980, University of Texas
John A. Gamon (1991) ...................Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Yale University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Nandakumar Ganesan (1985)......Professor of Information Systems
B.Sc., 1975, University of Ceylon, Sri Lanka; M.A., 1977, University
of Lancaster, England; Ph.D., 1981, University of Birmingham,
England
Margaret Garcia (1993) ................ Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1986, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1990,
University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 1996, University of
California, Los Angeles
Raymond E. Garcia (1982)........................Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., 1966, California Polytechnic State College, San Luis Obispo;
B.A., 1970, Ph.D., 1976, University of California, Riverside
Steven N. Garcia (1997) ................Vice President for Administration
............................................and Finance and Professor of Education
B.G.S., 1975, M.P.A., 1979, University of Kansas; Ed.D., 1993,
University of Washington
James Garrett (2003)........................ Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1982, University of California, Los Angeles, M.A., 1993, CSU,
Los Angeles, Ph.D., 1999, University of Southern California
Neil H. Garston (1975) ......... Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1965, Brooklyn College; Ph.D., 1973, Brown University
Christine Gladish (1988) ......................Government Information and
................................................................Special Collections Librarian
B.A., 1970, Ithaca College; M.L.S., 1971, Case Western Reserve
University; M.P.A., 1976, University of Southern California
David Gold (2005) ..............................Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1994, Florida International University; M.A., 1999, University of
Texas; Ph.D., 2003, University of Texas
Frank A. Gomez (1993).................................. Professor of Chemistry
B.A., 1986, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1991,
University of California, Los Angeles
Ricardo J. Gomez (1983)..............................Professor of Philosophy
M.A., 1978, Ph.D., 1982, Indiana University
Alfredo G. González (1977) ......... Dean, Undergraduate Studies and
...................................................................... Professor of Social Work
B.S., 1971, California State Polytechnic College, Pomona; M.S.W.,
1973, D.S.W., 1981, University of California, Berkeley
José Cruz González (1990) ........................Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1980, University of California, San Diego; M.A., 1982, Arizona
State University; M.F.A., 1985, University of California, Irvine
Mark Goodrich (2005)...........................Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., 1982, State University of New York at Fredonia; M.M., 1985,
Yale University; D.M.A., 1992, The University of Michigan
Ambika Gopalakrishnan (2001) ... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1991, Bangalore University, India; M.A., 1993, University of
Hyderabad, India; Ph.D., 2001, Ohio State University
Steven L. Gordon (1977) ................................Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1967, M.A., 1972, Ph.D., 1979, University of California, Los
Angeles
Sara Graef (2002) .................................Associate Professor of Music
B.M., 1992, Southern Methodist University, M.M., 1994, D.M.A.,
2000, University of Southern California
Paul Stuart Graham (2002)........Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1976, North Dartmouth, M.F.A., 1997, California State
University, Long Beach
Shirley B. Gray (1994)................................ Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1957, Western Kentucky University; M.A., 1966, Columbia
University; Ph.D., 1991, University of Southern California
Meredith Greenburg (2001)...... Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1991, Emerson College
Scott D. Grover (1983)............................. Professor of Biochemistry
B.A., 1972, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 1980,
University of California, Los Angeles
Kevin S. Groves (2003)............ Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., 1997, Eastern Washington University; M.A., 1999, Claremont
Graduate University; Ph.D., 2002, Claremont Graduate University
Darrell W. Guillaume (1999) .............................................Professor of
Mechanical Engineering
B.S., 1983, M.S., 1987, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 1997,
University of California, Irvine. Registered Professional Mechanical
Engineer, 1987, California
Huiping Guo (2005)......... Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1992, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and
Astronautics; M.S., 1999, Nanjing University of Aeronautics
and Astronautics; Ph.D., 2003, University of Ottawa
Jiang Guo (2002)............ Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1989, University of Science and Technology of China; M.S.,
1992, Computing Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ph.D.,
1996, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, People’s
Republic of China
Borislava Gutarts (2004) .......... Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1999, M.A., 2001, Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Los
Angeles
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 731
Carlos G. Gutiérrez (1976).............................Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1971, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1975,
University of California, Davis
Diane Haager (1992)....................................... Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., 1976, Miami University; M.Ed., 1986, University of Miami;
Ph.D., 1992, University of Wisconsin
Kristiina Hackel (2004).................................... Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies
B.A., 1992, Case Western Reserve University, M.A., 1997, University
of Southern California, M.F.A., 2000, University of Southern
California, Ph.D., 2003, University of Southern California
Anne L. Hafner (1993) ................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1974, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.F.A., 1983,
University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1990, University of
California, Los Angeles
G. Timothy Haight (1998).................. Dean, College of Business and
..................................Economics and Professor of Finance and Law
B.S., 1970, M.B.A., 1972, University of Dayton; D.B.A., 1980, George
Washington University
C.R.D. Halisi (2001) ...... Chair and Professor of Pan African Studies
B.A., 1971, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A.,
1973, Ph.D., 1988, University of California, Los Angeles
Cheryl K. Hannan (2006)………Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1995, University of California, Irvine; M.A., 1999, San Francisco
State University
Grady Hanrahan (2003).................Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1991, Indiana State University; M.S., 1996, Southern Illinois
University; Ph.D., 2001, University of Plymouth, England
Kathryn S. Hansen (1998)..........Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1989, Winona State University; M.B.A., 1990, University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D., 1996, George Washington University
Catherine Marley Haras (2005)......Information Literacy Coordinator
B.S., 1981, Boston University; M.L.I.S., 2002, University of
Washington
Clifford D. Harper (1982)............................ Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1962, University of Illinois; M.A., 1969, Ph.D., 1972, St. Louis
University
Hassan Hashemian (1980)................. Professor of Civil Engineering
B.S., 1972, M.S., 1974, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., 1981,
University of California, Berkeley; Registered Professional Civil
Engineer, 1982, Wisconsin
Michelle Hawley (1999) ................... Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1989, Pomona College; M.A., 1990, Ph.D., 1999, University of
Chicago
Rick Stephan Hayes (1990) ........................ Professor of Accounting
B.A., 1969, M.B.A., 1972, University of California, Los Angeles;
M.Sc., 1986, Ph.D., 1989, London School of Economics
Haihong He (2004).......................Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., 1993, Anhui Institute of Financial & Trade (China); M.A., 1996,
Xiamen University (China); Ph.D., 2004, University of Connecticut
Michael J. Henderson (1994)................... Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., M.F.A., 1972, Otis Art Institute
Anthony Cruz Rivera Hernandez (1999) ....... Associate Professor of
...... Education
B.A., 1980, University of California, Riverside; M.A., 1983, Ph.D.,
1990, University of California, Los Angeles
Ester Hernandez (2002)..Assistant Professor of Chicano Studies
B.A., 1991, M.A., 1996, Ph.D., 2002, University of California, Irvine
Grace Shizuko Herrera (1990)................... Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1979, M.A., 1991, California State University, Los Angeles
Denise C. Herz (2002) ..........................Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1991, Hood College; M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 1997, University of
Maryland at College Park
Silvia P. Heubach (1994) ........................... Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1983, M.S.,1986, University of Ulm, Germany; M.S,
1989,Ph.D., 1992, University of Southern California
Barry Hibbs (1997)...... Associate Professor of Geological Sciences
B.S., 1985, Arizona State University; M.S., 1989, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D., 1993, University of Texas at Austin
Michael J. Hoffman (1981) ........................ Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1970, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.A., 1973,
Ph.D., 1979, University of California, Berkeley
Deborah Holland (1997) ........................................Professor of Music
B.A., 1976, Mason Gross School of the Arts; M.M., 1996, California
State University, Los Angeles
George K. Hong (1990)................................. Professor of Education
B.Soc.Sc., 1974, Hong Kong Chinese University; M.A., 1978,
University of North Carolina; M.A., 1979, Ph.D., 1982, Hofstra
University
Jai Hong (2002) .........................Associate Professor of Technology
B.A., 1983, Kyungwon College, Korea; B.A., 1986, William Penn
College; M.S., 1989, Ph.D., 1993, Iowa State University
Lawrence K. Hong (1970)...............................Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1964, University of Portland; M.A., 1966, Ph.D., 1970,
University of Notre Dame
Mohammed (David) I. Hossain (2003) ................ Assistant Professor
.........................................................................................of Accounting
B.S., 1984, Texas A&M University; M.S., 1986, Texas A&M
University; Ph.D., 2003, State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Newark
H. Rika Houston (1997) .................Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., 1987, Kansas State University; M.B.A., 1990, California State
University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 1997, University of California, Irvine
Lih-Min Hsia (1983).................Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., 1970, National Taiwan University; M.S., 1973, M.Eng., 1974,
Cornell University; Ph.D., 1979, University of California, Davis;
Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, 1982, California
Edward W. T. Hsieh (1989)............................. Chair and Professor of
..... Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1978, National Taiwan University; Ph.D., 1988, University of
Houston
Kylie Hsu (1997).................................................Professor of Chinese
B.A., 1980, University of Michigan; M.A., 1994, California State
University, Northridge; Ph.D., 1996, University of California, Los
Angeles
Adam S. Huarng (1999) ............... Professor of Information Systems
B.A., 1982, Tunghai University, Taiwan; M.S., 1985, United States
International University; Ph.D., 1993, University of Memphis
Cynthia Hughes (2000)...................................... Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1968, University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., 1975, Ed.D., 1980,
Columbia University
Martin Huld (1998) ............................Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1972, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1979,
University of California, Los Angeles
Nancy A. Hunt (1981)....................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1970, Canisius College; M.A., 1971, Teachers’ College,
Columbia University; Ph.D., 1982, University of Southern California
Richard W. Hurst (1978) ...............Professor of Geological Sciences
B.S., 1970, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Ph.D.,
1975, University of California, Los Angeles
Anh-Luu T. Huyn-Hohnbaum (2003)...............Assistant Professor of
............................................................................................ Social Work
B.A., 1995, Occidental College, Los Angeles; M.S.W., 1999, CSU,
Long Beach; Ph.D., 2003, University of California, Los Angeles
Peter J. Ivory (2004).............Assistant Professor of Communication
................................................................................................ Disorders
B.A., 1975, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., 1978,
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Ph.D., 1983, University of
Kansas
732 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Alicia Izquierdo-Edler(2006)...... Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., 1996, Emory University; Ph.D., 2002, The George Washington
University
Blake Jackson (2001)......... Associate Professor of Communication
....................................................................................................Studies
B.F.A., 1984, Tulane University, M.F.A., 1991, University of Southern
California
Tyrone W. Jackson (2003)................Associate Professor Marketing
B.A./B.S., 1979, Morgan State University; M.S., 1982, Yale
University; Ph.D./M.S., 1995, University of California, Berkeley
Pera Jambazian (1997) .Associate Professor of Nutritional Science
B.S., 1981, California Lutheran University; M.S., 1988, California
State University, Northridge;
Dr.P.H., 2003, Loma Linda University
Marianne L. James (1998)..........Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., 1989, M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1998, Florida International University
Manisha Javeri (2003).................. Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1989; M.S. 1992; B.A. 1993, University of Bombay; Ph.D.,
2003, University of Northern Colorado
Carol S. Jeffers (1993) ............................................... Professor of Art
B.A., 1972, M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1991, University of Maryland
Margaret Jefferson (1977) ............................... Professor of Genetics
B.S., 1969, University of Dubuque; M.A., 1971, University of
Colorado; Ph.D., 1977, University of Arizona
Donald J. Johnson (2003).. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
..................................................................................and Criminalistics
B.S., 1961, Springfield College; M.A., 1969, William Patterson
University; Ed.D., 1985, Rutgers University
Albert F. Jones (1999).................. Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1990, University of Mississippi; M.Ed., 1993; Ed.D., 1998,
Tennessee State University
Steven S. Jones (1983) ............................. Chair, Liberal Studies and
.... Professor of English
B.A., 1971, Haverford College; M.A., 1974, Ph.D., 1979, University of
California, Davis
Rebecca Joseph (2003) ................ Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1995, Harvard University; M.A., 1994, Towson State University
Lorie H. Judson (1997).....................Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1973, University of Wisconsin; M.N., 1976, University of
California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2002, University of San Diego
Lia Kamhi-Stein (1997)................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1979, Salvador University, Argentina; M.A., 1991, California
State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1995, University of Southern
California
Terry R. Kandal (1968) ................................... Professor of Sociology
A.B., 1965, M.A., 1967, Ph.D., 1974, University of California,
Berkeley
Susan W. Kane (2001)......................... Associate Professor of Music
B.M., 1983, University of Iowa; M.M., 1990, D.M.A., 2000, University
of Cincinnati
Tanya Kane-Parry (2001) ......... Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
B.F.A., 1988, New York University; M.F.A., 2001, University of
Massachusetts Amherst
Eun-Young Elaine Kang (2004) .... Assistant Professor of Computer
Science
B.S., Sejong University, 1992, M.S., Hongik University, 1995, PhD,
2003,University of Southern California
Richard H. Kao (1983)...................Chair and Professor of Marketing
B.C., 1964, National Chengchi University, Taiwan; M.B.A., 1971,
Michigan State University; Ph.D., 1978, University of Michigan
Maria Karafilis (1999) ....................... Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1990, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1993, University
of Maryland at College Park; Ph. D., 1999, University of Maryland at
College Park
Kamran Karimlou (1984) .................................Professor of Electrical
...................................................................and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1977, University of Sussex, England; M.S., 1978, University of
North Wales; Ph.D., 1984, University of Southern California
Alice K. Kawakami (2006) ................................... University Librarian
B.A., 1970, California State College, Los Angeles; M.L.S. 1991,
University of California, Los Angeles
Valerie C. Kehm (1979). Associate Professor of Family Studies and
...............................................................................Consumer Sciences
B.S., 1967, M.S., 1971, University of Nebraska; Ph.D., 1977,
Pennsylvania State University
Michael J. Kelly (1997) ............................... Professor of Engineering
B.A., 1955, Marist College; B.S., M.S., 1961, Catholic University of
America; Ph.D., 1968, University of Detroit
John M. Kennedy (1996)........................................Professor of Music
B.M., 1984, Wallace College; M.M., 1988, D.M.A., 2002, University of
Michigan
Robert Kennison (2006) .............. Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1986, California State University, Fullerton; M.A, 1991,
California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., 2000, Claremont
Graduate University
Irving Kett (1971).................................Professor of Civil Engineering
B.C.E., 1943 City College of New York; M.C.E., 1949, Polytechnic
Institute of Brooklyn; M.B.A., 1954, D.Sc.Eng. 1965, New York
University; Registered Professional Engineer, 1949, New York;
Licensed Land Surveyor, 1956, New York; Registered Professional
Civil Engineer, 1972, California
Ryan Kettler (2005)……………..Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1990, University of Michigan; M.S., 2002, Ph.D. 2005,
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Crist S. Khachikian (1999) .............................Associate Professor of
...Civil Engineering
B.S., 1995, University of California Los Angeles; M.S., 1996,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1999. University of
California, Los Angeles
Nazareth Khodiguian (1990) ............Director, School of Kinesiology
...................... and Nutritional Science and Professor of Kinesiology
Diploma, 1973, Armenian State Institute of Physical Education;
Ph.D., 1986, University of Southern California
George B. Killinger (1982)............. Associate Professor of Electrical
...................................................................and Computer Engineering
B.S.E.E., 1955, M.S.E.E., 1958, Ph.D., 1968, University of Pittsburgh
Hyojoung Kim (2006).....................Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A.,1984, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea; M.A., 1991, University of
Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut; M.A., 1995, Ph.D., 1998, University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hills, North Carolina
Ik-suk Kim (2003) ...........................Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., 1986, Hang Yang University (Korea); M.S., 1989, Han kuk
University of Foreign Studies (Korea); M.S., 1994, University of
Pittsburgh; M.E., 1997, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2001, Purdue
University
Lori Yoonkung Kim (1992) ............................ Professor of Education
B.S., 1979, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1987, Ph.D.,
1992, University of Southern California
Neung-Jip Kim (1988)................ Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1975, Seoul National University, Korea; M.B.A., 1981, Ph.D.,
1987, Temple University
Sun K. Kim (1964) ................ Professor of Economics and Statistics
B. Comm., 1956, Seoul National University, Korea; A.M., 1959,
University of Missouri; Ph.D., 1966, University of Southern California
Taewon Kim (1987) ............... Professor of Finance and Real Estate
B.A., 1974, Yonsei University, Korea; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1986,
University of Georgia
Ui-jing Kim (2002) ......................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1987, Pusan National University, Korea, M.A., 1993, Ph.D.,
2000, University of Texas, Austin
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 733
Christina H. Kimm (1993)............................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1979, M.A., 1982, Dankook University, Korea; Ph.D., 1991,
University of Minnesota
Kimberly R. King (1998)............ Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1988, Yale University; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1998, University of
California, Los Angeles
Edward S. Klein (1999) ...... Professor of Communication Disorders
B.A., 1973, M.A., 1975, George Washington University; Ph.D., 1981,
Pennsylvania State University
M. Diane Klein (1982) ..................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1967, Central Michigan University; M.A., 1969, Western
Michigan University; Ph.D., 1980, Michigan State University
Andrew Knighton (2006)................... Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1991, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A., 1997,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Ph.D., 2004, University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities
Nadine S. Koch (1987) ..... Acting Associate Dean of Undergraduate
.........................................Studies and Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1978, San Diego State University; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1985,
Ohio State University
Eric Kohatsu (1993)................... Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1982, M.A., 1986, University of Hawaii; Ed.M., 1987, Rutgers
University; Ph.D., 1992, University of Maryland
Chisato Koike (2005)...................... Assistant Professor of Japanese
B.A., 1991, Kobe University, Japan; M.Ed., 1994, Kobe University,
Japan; M.A. 1995, Ohio State University; M.A., 1999, University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., 2005, University of California, Los Angeles
Grigori Kolesnik (1984)..............................Professor of Mathematics
M.S., 1965, Moscow State University, Russia; Ph.D., 1972, Kiev
State University, U.S.S.R.
Cheryl Koos (1999)............................ Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1988, Biola University, M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1996, University of
Southern California.
Linda I. Kostalik (1986) .........................................Professor of Dance
B.A., 1971, M.F.A., 1973, University of California, Irvine
Beverly Krilowicz (1990) ................Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1977, California State College at Fullerton; Ph.D., 1984,
University of California, Riverside
Michael Krebs
(2005) ................Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1994, Pomona College; Ph.D., 2005, John Hopkins University
Patrick Krug (2002) .......Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1992, Princeton University; Ph.D., 1998, University of
California, San Diego
Todd Kunioka (2002)..........Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1987, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., 1991,
Ph.D., 1996, University of Rochester
J. Gregory Kunkel (1993)........... Chair and Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1973, Ohio State University; M.B.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1980,
University of California, Berkeley
Antony Kunnan (1992) ................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1974, M.A., 1976, Bangalore University, India; Post-master’s
Diploma in the Teaching of English, 1980, M. Litt., 1984, Central
Institute of English and Foreign Languages, India; Ph.D., 1991,
University of California, Los Angeles
Nancy E. Kupka (1982)..........................................Professor of Dance
B.A., 1975, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., 1979,
University of California, Los Angeles
Frances Kuwahara-Chinn (1998) ..................Professor of Education
B.A., 1971, M.A., 1993, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1998, Claremont Graduate School
SanSan Kwan (2004)................. Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1992, UC, Berkeley, M.A., 1996, New York University, Ph.D.,
2003, New York University
Kwok Keung (Kern) Kwong (1986)...........Professor of Management
B.S., 1980, Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.B.A., 1985, Ph.D.,
1986, Georgia State University
Stephen E. G. LaDochy (1987)..................... Professor of Geography
B.A., 1967, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1969,
Colorado State University; Ph.D., 1985, University of Manitoba,
Canada
Christophe Lagier (1998) ..................Associate Professor of French
B.A., 1986, University of Paris, France; M.A., 1989, San Diego State
University; Ph.D., 1996, Princeton University.
Kon S. Lai (1987)................. Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.S.S., 1980, University of Hong Kong; M.S., 1981, London School
of Economics; Ph.D., 1987, University of Pennsylvania
Robert Land (1998) ........................................ Professor of Education
B.A., 1973, University of Pittsburgh; M.A., 1974, Duquesne
University; Ph.D., 1983, University of Pittsburgh
Samuel E. Landsberger (2001)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
..................................................................................... and Kinesiology
B.S., 1980, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; S.M., 1984,
1988, Sc.D., 1988, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Philip S. LaPolt (1996) . Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1982, Ph.D., 1988, University of California, Los Angeles
Theresa Larkin (1990).................................Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1977, Loyola-Marymount University; M.F.A., 1983, University of
California, Irvine
Anne A. Larson (2000)...............Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., 1984, Jamestown College; M.A., 1985, University of South
Florida; Ed.D., 1999, Columbia University
Tom E. Larson (1987) .......... Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1979, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., 1986,
University of California, Berkeley
Marixa Lasso (2002) .......................... Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 1993, Universidad Nacional de Panamá; M.A., 1996, University
of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., 2002, University of Florida
Richard Tinwah Lau (1989) ....... Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1984, University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.S., 1986, Ph.D.,
1989, Louisiana State University
Rita Ledesma (1995)................................... Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1979; M.S.W., 1981, Ph.D., 1997, University of California, Los
Angeles
Benjamin L. Lee (1997)................Acting Associate Dean, College of
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology and Professor
of Technology
B.S., 1980, Chinese Culture University; M.S., 1981, Central Missouri
State University; Ph.D., 1992, University of Northern Iowa
Dong-Woo Lee (1995)........................................ Acting Dean, College
..............of Business and Economics and Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., 1979, Seoul National University, Korea; M.B.A., 1987,
Yonsei University, Korea; Ph.D., 1995, University of Michigan
Freddy S. Lee (2006) .....................Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S.E.E., 1995, University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., 2004, University
of British Columbia
Hae Kyung Lee (1993) .......................................... Professor of Dance
B.A., 1976, EWHA University, Seoul, Korea; M.A., 1982, University
of California, Los Angeles
Ronald S. Lemos (1993) .............. Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1970, California State College, Los Angeles; M.B.A., 1972,
Ph.D., 1977, University of California, Los Angeles
Janet Lever (1990) ..........................................Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1968, Washington University; M.Ph., 1971, Ph.D., 1974, Yale
University
Cheng Li (1988)........................ Associate Professor of Management
B.Engr., 1982, Shanghai Institute of Mechanical Engineering; M.B.A.,
1986, Ph.D., 1989, Indiana University
734 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Timothy C. Lim (1997)....... Associate Professor of Political Science
B.S., 1982, Lewis and Clark College; M.I.A., 1987, Columbia
University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Hawaii, Manoa
Rina Ling (1976) .........................................Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1970, M.S., 1972, Ph.D., 1976, University of Illinois
Ethan B. Lipton (1984) ................................Associate Vice President
..................................for Academic Affairs, Planning and Resources
...............................................................and Professor of Technology
B.A., 1976, M.A., 1983, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1990, University of Southern California
Charles Liu (1999) ......................... Associate Professor of Electrical
.................................................................. and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1991, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; M.S., 1994, Ph.D.,
1998, University of Southern California.
Daphne Liu (1991) ......................................Professor of Mathematics
B.S., National Central University, Taiwan; Ph.D., University of South
Carolina
Jun Liu (1992)..................................................... Professor of English
B.A., 1975, Xi’an Foreign Languages University, People's Republic
of China; Postgraduate Certificate in Translation (M.A., equivalent),
1981, United Nations Postgraduate Translation Program, Beijing
Foreign Languages Institute, People's Republic of China; M.A., 1987,
Ph.D., 1992, University of Massachusetts
Paul Cheng-Hsin Liu (2000)........................ Professor of Technology
B.S., 1980, Tunghai University in Taiwan; M.S., 1984, University of
Oklahoma; Ph.D., 1990, Auburn University
Tony Longson (1986) ................................................. Professor of Art
B.A., 1971, Reading University, England; (M.A., equivalent)
Bicentennial Arts Fellow, England, 1981
Yafen Lo (2003).....Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies
B.A., 1987, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan; M.A., 1994, Ph.D.,
1999, Ohio State Uniiversity
Jean Loo (1985).................................. Professor of Finance and Law
B.A., 1976, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; M.A., 1978,
University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., 1984, Ohio State University
Edward Lopez (2005) ...................................... Assistant Professor of
....................................................................Child and Family Studies
B.A., 1990, California State University Northridge; M.A., 1994,
Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Santa Cruz
Stephen K. Ma (1990).......................... Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1966, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Languages; M.A., 1985,
Ph.D., 1994, University of Alberta, Canada
Kelly Madison (1994)................................ Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1988, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1991, Ph.D.,
1996, University of Southern California
Victor A. Manalo (2002)
.......... Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1985, Marquette University; M.S.W, 1993, California State
University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2001, University of Southern
California
Nancy J. Manasse (2001)... Associate Professor of Communication
................................................................................................Disorders
B.A., 1993, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 1994,
University of the Pacific; Ph.D., 2001, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Alejandra Marchevsky (1999) .............................Associate Professor
.. of Liberal Studies
B.A., 1992, University of California at Berkeley; M.A., 1995, Ph.D.,
2004, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Paola Marin (2006) .......................... Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., 1994, Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; M.A., 1996, Arizona
State University; Ph.D., 2002, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Chogollah Maroufi (1988) ........... Chair and Professor of Education
B.S., 1978, M.A., 1979, California Polytechnic State College, San
Luis Obispo; Ph.D., 1987, University of California, Los Angeles
Robert Martin (2005)................................ Chair and Professor of Art
B.S., 1978, Florida A&M University; M.F.A., 1981, University of
Wisconsin
Susan Mason (1990) ...................................Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1979, San Jose State University; M.A., 1973, Idaho State
University; Ph.D., 1980, University of Oregon
Afshin Matin-asgari (2001) ................Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1979, M.A., 1980, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Los Angeles
Sachiko Matsunaga (1995)... Chair MLL and Professor of Japanese
B.A., 1986, University of Oregon; M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1994, University
of Hawaii at Manoa
Brigitte Matthies (2003) ..............Assistant Professor of Psychology
Psychology B.A., 1983, Queens University, Canada; Ph.D., 1993,
McGill University, Canada
Don M. Maurizio (1979)................................Professor of Technology
B.A., 1971, California State College, Los Angeles, M.A., 1979,
California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D., 1983, United States
International University
Andrea P. Maxie (1986)............................Acting Associate Dean and
......................................................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1971, M.S., 1974, University of Southern California; Ph.D.,
1987, University of California, Los Angeles
David P. Mayo (2001) ...Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences
B.M.E., 1982, University of Texas, Arlington; M.S., 1990, California
State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1996, University of Southern
California
Alison McCurdy (2002) ................. Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1988, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 1995, California Institute of
Technology
Mary Pat McEnrue (1981) ........ Chair and Professor of Management
B.A., 1975, Boston College; M.A., 1979, Ph.D., 1980, Wayne State
University
Stephen J. McGuire (2003)...... Associate Professor of Management
B.A., 1982, Providence College; M.B.A., 1984, IESE University-
Navarro (Spain); Ph.D., 2003, The George Washington University
Carolyn Yvonne McIntosh (1992) ..............Health & Human Services
.................................................................................... Liaison Librarian
A.B., 1964, Clark College; M.L.S., 1974, Indiana University
Michael Locke McLendon (2003)....................Assistant Professor of
Political Science
B.A., 1992, University of Wisconsin; M.A., 1993, Columbia
University; Ph.D., 2001, University of Texas at Austin
Caroline H. McManus (1993)..............................Professor of English
B.A., 1982, Occidental College; M.A., 1986, University of Exeter,
England; Ph.D., 1992, University of California, Los Angeles
Nancy L. McQueen (1989) Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1975, California State Polytechnic College, Pomona; Ph.D.,
1986, University of California, Los Angeles
Elaine Macleod (2006)…………Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1976, M.A., 1981, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 2001, University of Southern California
Leah Melber (2003) ....................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. 1992, University of New Hampshire; M.A. 1993, University of
California, Pepperdine; Ph.D., 2004, University of Southern California
Henry R. Mendell (1983) ...............................Professor of Philosophy
A.B., 1971, Cornell University; M.A., 1974, Cambridge University,
England; Ph.D., 1986, Stanford University
Ramakrishnan Menon (2000)........................ Professor of Education
B.A., 1973, University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A., 1983, University of
Northern Iowa, Ph.D., 1993, University of British Columbia, Canada
Holly Menzies (2002) .................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1987, California State University, Los Angeles, M.A., 1999,
University of California, Riverside
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 735
Pauline Mercado (1983) ................................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1974, M.A., 1976, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 1983,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Nancy Merritt (2006)............Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., 1983, M.S., 1987, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 2006,
Rutgers University
Andrew Keith Mew (1997)........................... Professor of Technology
B.A., 1974, West London Polytechnic, England; M.A., 1997,
Lanchester Polytechnic, England; Ph.D., 1983, Warsaw University,
Poland
Hrushikesh N. Mhaskar (1980)..................Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1974, Nagpur University, India; M.S., 1976, Indian Institute of
Technology, India; M.S., 1977, Ph.D., 1980, Ohio State University
Darlene M. Michener (1985).......................... Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., 1979, Northern Illinois University; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1985,
University of South Florida
Milan B. Mijic (1991)......................... Associate Professor of Physics
Diploma in Physics, 1979, Belgrade University, Yugoslavia; M.S.,
1982, Ph.D., 1983, California Institute of Technology
Elizabeth Miller (1997) ........... Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.S., 1985, M.A., 1989, Texas A&M University; Ph.D., 1995, Arizona
State University
Joan Sabrina Mims (1987)............................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1977, University of Southern California; M.A., 1980, San Diego
State University; Ph.D., 1988, Claremont Graduate School/San
Diego State University
Majdedin Mirmirani (1981)......... Chair and Professor of Mechanical
............................................................................................Engineering
B.S., 1967, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran; M.S., 1971, Ph.D., 1977,
University of California, Berkeley
Ali Modarres (1990).... Professor of Geography and Urban Analysis
B.L.A., 1983, M.L.A., 1985, Ph.D., 1990, University of Arizona
Madhu S. Mohanty (1990) ............................ Professor of Economics
......................................................................................... and Statistics
B.A., 1977, M.A., 1979, M.Phil., 1983, Utkal University, India; Ph.D.,
1990, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Jamil A. Momand (1999) .........Associate Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., 1983, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles
Edward L. Monsour (2002) .........Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., 1978 M.B.A., 1983, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1982,
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Jimmy Moss (2005) ................................... Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., 1988, Rhode Island School of Design; M.F.A., 1991, Yale
School of Art
Margaret Moustafa (1997).............................. Professor of Education
B.S., 1963, University of Illinois; M.A., 1969, American University in
Cairo; Ph.D., 1990, University of Southern California
Alan E. Muchlinski (1979)Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1975, St. John’s University; Ph.D., 1979, Michigan State
University
Stephen Mulherin (2000).............Associate Professor of Geography
... and Urban Analysis
B.A., 1985, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., 1995,
University of Maryland; Ph.D., 1999, Ohio State University
Bridget Murnane (2005) .......... Assistant Professor of Broadcasting
B.A.,1975, Merrimack College; M.Ed., 1977, Lesley College; M.A.,
1985, University of California, Los Angeles; M.F.A., 1990, University
of California, Los Angeles
Paul Jean Narguizian (2002)
.......Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1994, M.S., 1998 California State University, Northridge; Ed.D.,
2002, University of Southern California
Karen Nielsen-Menicucci (2004) ....Assisstant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1978, Loma Linda University; M.S., 1984 Loma Linda
University; Ph.D., 2004, University of San Diego
Louis R. Negrete (1972).......................Professor of Chicano Studies
B.A., 1957, Los Angeles State College; M.A., 1970, Occidental
College; Ph.D., 1976, United States International University
Stephanie Jean Nelson (2000) ...................Professor of Technology
B.F.A., 1974, California Institute of the Arts; M.A., 1988, Ph.D., 1994,
University of Southern California
ChorSwang Ngin (1993) ................................. Chair and Professor of
...........................................................Anthropology, Director of Asian
.................................................................and Asian American Studies
B.A., 1972, Wellesley College; M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1985, University of
California, Davis
Scott L. Nickolaisen (1994) ........................... Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1985, M.S., 1986, Utah State University; Ph.D., 1991,
University of Southern California
Robert M. Nissen (2005)Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1993, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 2000, University
of California, San Francisco
Enrique C. Ochoa (1995) .....................................Professor of History
B.A., 1986, M.A., 1987, Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Los
Angeles
Deborah M. Oh (2001)...................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1987, California State University, Los Angeles; M. Divinity 1990,
Fuller Theological Seminary; M. Ed., 1994, M. Phil., 1995, Ph.D.,
1998, Columbia University, New York
David Olsen (1993)..................Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., 1984, Cedarville College; M.A., 1987, University of Virginia;
Ph.D., 1993, Northwestern University
Teresa Portilla Omidsalar (1997)...........Education Liaison Librarian
B.A., 1977, California State University, Los Angeles; M.L.S., 1979,
University of California, Los Angeles
Nathan W. Onderdonk (2006) .........................Assistant Professor of
............................. Geological Sciences
B.S., 1996, Principia College; M.A., 1998, Ph.D., 2003, University of
California, Santa Barbara
John Orta (1990) ............................. Professor of Nutritional Science
B.S., 1973, M.S., M.S. Ed., 1975, Florida International University;
M.Ed., 1980, M.A., 1983, Ed.D., 1987, Columbia University
Joseph C. Otto (1986)................. Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1978, Iowa State University; M.S., 1982, Eastern Illinois
University; Ed.D., 1987, Memphis State University
Raj S. Pamula (1987) ....................... Professor of Computer Science
B.Tech., 1980, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India;
M.Tech., 1982, Indian Institute of Technology, India; Ph.D., 1987,
Southern Illinois University
Leslie Jane Park (1989) ............................... Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1960, University of Texas; M.S., 1977, University of Houston;
Ph.D., 1965, University of Illinois
SungHo Park (2006)………….…Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1996, Kyemyung University, Korea; M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2004,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Parviz Partow-Navid (1983)............. Acting Associate Dean, College
...................................of Business and Economics and Professor of
......Information Systems
B.B.A., 1973, Tehran Business College, Iran; M.B.A., 1976, Ph.D.,
1981, University of Texas, Austin
Behzad Parviz (1986)....................... Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1974, College of Accounting, Tehran, Iran; M.S., 1976,
Marywood College; M.S., 1979, Ph.D., 1986, State University of New
York at Binghamton
Heidi Paul (2002)........................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1979, California State University, Los Angeles, B.S., 1985, Los
Angeles College of Chiropractic, M.S., 1996, California State
University, Los Angeles
736 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Jose Perez-Carballo (2004) .......Associate Professor of Information
Systems
B.Sci, 1982, Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; M.S., 1984; New York
University, Ph.D., 1991, New York University
Elizabeth Perluss (2001)...............Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. 1984, Westmont College; M.S. 1991, California State University,
Los Angeles
Kimberly Persiani-Becker (2003) . Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1996; M.A., 2000, California State University, Long Beach;
Ed.D., 2003, University of San Francisco
David Peterson (2006)…………Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1991, M.A. 1993, Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., 1996,
University of Wisconsin
Gretchen Peterson (2000)............ Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1995, Bates College; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2000, University of
Arizona
Joseph L. Peterson (2006) ...Director, School of Criminal Justice and
Criminalistics and Professor of Criminal Justice and
Criminalistics
B.A., 1967, Carthage College; D.Crim. 1971, University of California,
Berkeley
Miles E. Peterson (1987).... Professor of Communication Disorders
B.S., 1980, M.A., 1982, Utah State University; Ph.D., 1987,
University of Washington
Birte Pfleger (2004) ............................ Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 1993, California State University, Dominguez Hills, M.A., 1995,
California State University, Long Beach, Ph.D., 2003, University of
California, Irvine
David Pitt (2003) ......................... Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 1981, Haverford College; M.A., 1985, Queens College, City
University of New York; Ph.D., 1994, Graduate Center, City
University of New York
Stephen K. Pollard (1982)....Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1978, Sonoma State College; M.S., 1980, Ph.D., 1982, Ohio
State University
Edith Porter (2001) ........Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
M.D., 1989, University of Mainz, Germany; Thesis, 1990, University
of Mainz, Germany
Joseph B. Prabhu (1978) ............................. Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 1966, M.A., 1968, Delhi University, India; M.A., 1975,
Cambridge University, England; Ph.D., 1982, Boston University
Nikolai Pulchritudoff (1972)....... Associate Professor of Economics
......................................................................................... and Statistics
B.A., 1964, Sacramento State College; M.S., 1965, Ph.D., 1971,
University of California, Davis
Rupa P. Purasinghe (1988)Chair and Professor of Civil Engineering
B.S., 1978, University of Sri Lanka; M.S., 1981, Portland State
University; Ph.D., 1985, Case Western Reserve University;
Registered Professional Civil Engineer, 1994, California
Hong-lie Qiu (1996) ...................................... Professor of Geography
B.S., 1982, Fujian Teacher’s University, People's Republic of China;
Ph.D., 1994, Louisiana State University
Ruben D. Quintero (1988) .................................. Professor of English
B.A., 1978 (Philosophy), B.A., 1980 (English), California State
College, Los Angeles; A.M., 1983, Ph.D., 1988, Harvard University
Lauri Ramey (2004) ............................................ Professor of English
B.A., 1974, Oberlin College, M.A., 1975, University of Chicago,
Ph.D., 1996, University of Chicago
Abel Ramirez (2003) ............................ Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.E., 1993, University of Texas, M.M.E., 2000, Texas A&M-
Kingsville; D.M.A. University of California, Los Angeles
John J. Ramírez (1989) ...........Chair and Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1977, M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1991, University of California, Los
Angeles
Pedro C. Ramírez (1991) ................................ Chair and Professor of
.............................................................................. Geological Sciences
B.A., 1977, Ph.D., 1990, University of California, Santa Cruz
Debasree Raychaudhuri (2002) ......................Assistant Professor of
........................................................................................... Mathematics
B.S., 1985, St. Xavier's College, India; M.S., 1990, Indian Institute of
Technology, India; M.S. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, Simon Fraser University,
Canada
Adam Reed (2000)....................... Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1967, M.S., 1970, Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
Ph.D., 1984, University of Oregon
James F. Refalo (2003).... Associate Professor of Finance and Law
B.S., 1983, University of California, Irvine; M.B.A., 1992, Cornell
University; Ph.D., 2000, Lenard M. Stern Graduate School of
Business
James A. Regalado (1987) ..... Executive Director, Edmund G. "Pat"
Brown Institute of Public Affairs, and Professor of
Political Science
B.A., 1971, M.A., 1973, California State University, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., 1980, University of California, Riverside
Pamela C. Regan (1996) ..............................Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1988, Williams College; M.A., Ph.D., 1994, University of
Minnesota
Suzanne E. Regan (1979) .........................Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1971, Simmons College; M.A., 1974, University of California,
Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1981, University of Massachusetts
Kathryn C. Reilly (1999)................................ Professor of Education
A.B., 1967, M.A., 1969, Smith College; M.S., 1972, Southern Illinois
University; Ph.D., 1978, St. Louis University
Edward H. Rezayi (1983) ............... Chair of Physics and Astronomy
and Professor of Physics
B.S., 1972, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., 1979, Stanford
University
Siyon Y. Rhee (1993) .................................. Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1974, Seoul National University, Korea; M.S.W., 1981, D.S.W.,
1988, University of California, Los Angeles
Katherine A. Roberts (1998)Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
...... and Criminalistics
B.Sc., 1987, King’s College, University of London, England; M.Sc.,
1989, University of Strathclyde, Scotland; M.Phil., 1998, Ph.D., 2002,
City University of New York
Carlos D. Robles (1979) ................ Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1972, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 1979,
University of California, Berkeley
José P. Rodriguez (1992) .................................. Professor of Physics
.......................................................................................and Astronomy
B.S., 1982, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1987,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Richard T. Rodriguez (2001) ...........................Assistant Professor of
.....................................................................................Chicano Studies
B.A., 1993, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 2000, University
of California, Santa Cruz
Gloria J. Romero (1989) ..............................Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1978, California State College, Long Beach; M.A., 1980, Ph.D.,
1983, University of California, Riverside
Paul H. Rosenthal (1988)............................. Professor of Information
.................................................................................................. Systems
B.S.Ed., 1950, M.A., 1953, Temple University; M.B.A., 1963,
University of California, Los Angeles; D.B.A., 1980, University of
Southern California
Anthony R. Ross (2000) ...............Vice President for Student Affairs
................................................ and Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1975, M.Ed., 1978, St. Lawrence University; Ed.D, 1984,
Northern Arizona University
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 737
James M. Rosser (1979) ...................President of the University and
.........................................................Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1962, M.A., 1963, Ph.D., 1969, Southern Illinois University
Stephen Rothman (2001) ........................... Professor of Theatre Arts
B.S., 1972, M.F.A., 1974, Florida State University
James Rudd (2003) ......................Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1992, Harvey Mudd College; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2001, Iowa
State University
Amelia A. Russo-Neustadt (1999)Associate Professor of Biological
.................................................................................................Sciences
B.S., 1983, Chapman University; Ph.D., 1988, M.D., 1990, University
of California, Irvine
Elena Ruzickova (2003) ................... Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., 1992, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia, M.A., 1994,
Ph.D., 1998, University of Pittsburgh
Helen A. Ryaciotaki-Boussalis (1985) .................................Professor
............................................. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1974, New York Institute of Technology; M.S., 1976, Ph.D.,
1979, New Mexico State University
Kenneth Ryan (1988)................................................... STEM Librarian
B.A., 1963, M.A., 1967, University of Texas at Austin; M.L.S., 1978,
North Texas State University
Romelia Salinas (1999) ................ Social Sciences Liaison Librarian
B.A., 1992, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.L.I.S., 1994,
University of California, Los Angeles
Tina Salmassi (2002).....Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1996, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1998, Ph.D.
2001, California Institute of Technology
David Sandoval (1979) . Director, Educational Opportunity Program
B.A., 1975, M.A., 1987, California State University, Los Angeles
Sunil K. Sapra (1991) ...........Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.S., 1973, University of Delhi, India; M.A., 1976, Delhi School of
Economics, India; M. Phil., 1981, Ph.D., 1983, Columbia University
Deborah Schaeffer (1988)................................ Community Outreach/
................................................................. Education Liaison Librarian
B.A., 1977, California State College, Long Beach: M.L.S., 1979,
University of California, Los Angeles
Jonah Schlackman (2003) ............Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1993; M.A., 1994; Ph.D., 2002, University of California, Los
Angeles
Henry Schlinger (2006) .............. Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Southern Methodist University; M.A., Southern Methodist
University; Ph.D., 1985, Western Michigan University Psychology
Rennie B. Schoepflin (2004)....... Acting Associate Dean, College of
......................Natural and Social Sciences and Professor of History
B.S., 1974, Walla Walla College; M.A., 1980, Loma Linda University;
Ph.D., 1995, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Virgil A. Seaman (1987) .............................. Professor of Technology
B.S., 1979, Lake Superior State College; M.A., 1983, Ph.D., 1987,
Indiana State University
Matthias Selke (1998)................... Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1990, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1994, University
of California, Los Angeles
Penelope Semrau (1988)................................ Professor of Education
B.S.E., 1972, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater; M.A., 1980,
Illinois State University; Ph.D., 1987, Ohio State University
Ray O. Shackelford (1995).......................... Professor of Technology
B.A., 1972; M.A., 1974, California State University, Los Angeles
Anthony Shaheen
(2005) ....... Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2000, Loyola Marymount; M.A., 2001, Ph.D. , 2005, University
of California, San Diego
Adel A. Sharif (2002) .................. Associate Professor of Mechanical
...Engineering
B.S., 1992, California State University, Los Angeles, Ph.D., 1998,
University of California, Irvine
Behjat A. Sharif (1991)........................... Professor of Health Science
B.A., 1973, Teachers’ Training University, Iran; M.S., 1982, Southern
Illinois University; Ph.D., 1989, Texas Women’s University; Certified
Mediator
Patrick B. Sharp (2002) ....... Associate Professor of Liberal Studies
B.A., 89, M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Santa
Barbara
Sandra B. Sharp (1986) ................. Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 1967, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 1981, University
of California, Los Angeles
Andrew Shin (1999) .......................... Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1984, University of Toronto, Canada; Ph.D., 1996, University of
Virginia
John V. Shindler (2001)................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1985, M.Ed., 1990, Seattle University; Ph.D. 1996, Washington
State University
Andrew D. Shroyer (1997)................... Library Periodicals Specialist
B.A., 1980, University of Oklahoma; M.L.S., 1983, University of
Texas at Austin
Peter H. Sigal (1997) ..........................Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1986, Bucknell University; M.A., 1992, Ph.D., 1995, University
of California, Los Angeles
Michael J. Siler (1993) ....................... Professor of Political Science
B.S., M.S., 1977, University of California, Los Angeles; M.P.A., 1979,
University of Washington; Ph.D., 1992, University of Southern
California
Harmit Singh (2004)....... Assistant Professor of Nutritional Science
B.S., 1986, M.S., 1987, M.Phil., 1988, Ph.D., 1993, Guru Nanak Dev
University, India
Simeon P. Slovacek (1981) .......................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1971, Syracuse University; M.S., 1974, Ph.D., 1976, Cornell
University
Ludwig Slusky (1985) .................. Professor of Information Systems
M.S., 1961, Institute of Mechanical Engineering (Bauman), U.S.S.R.;
Ph.D., 1968, Academy of Municipal Economy, U.S.S.R.
Jon Snodgrass (1972) ....................................Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1965, M.A., 1967, University of Maryland; Ph.D., 1972,
University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., 1983, Reiss-Davis Child Study
Center
Marguerite Ann Snow (1988) ........................ Professor of Education
B.A., 1977, M.A., 1979, Ph.D., 1985, University of California, Los
Angeles
Michael Soldatenko (2005)..................Professor of Chicano Studies
B.A., 1975, M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1987, University of California, Los
Angeles
Alejandro Solomianski (2002).........................Assistant Professor of
... Modern Languages and Literatures
M.A., 1998, Ph.D., 2001, University of Pittsburgh
Ira Sommers (1996) ............................. Professor of Criminal Justice
.... and Criminalistics
B.A., 1974, State University of New York; M.S., 1976, Boston
University; D.S.W., 1983, University of Pennsylvania
Yongyi Song (2004). ........................... Technical Services/Collection
..................................................................................Services Librarian
B.A., Shanghai Institute of Education, M.A., 1992 University of
Colorado, M.L.S., 1992, Indiana University
Marcel Soriano (1990) .................................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1968, M.A., 1972, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D.,
1984, United States International University
Carole Srole (1984) ............................Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1970, M.A., 1973, Ph.D., 1984, University of California, Los
Angeles
Timothy Steele (1987).........................................Professor of English
B.A., 1970, Stanford University; M.A., 1971, Ph.D., 1977, Brandeis
University
738 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Alan P. Stein (1977)...... Business and Economics Liaison Librarian
B.A., 1969, B.I.M., 1970 Graduate School of International
Management (Thunderbird); M.L.S., 1970, University of Denver;
M.P.A., 1977, University of Arizona; J.D., 1982, Glendale College of
Law
Beverly Stein (1999) ............................ Associate Professor of Music
B.A., 1981, The Juilliard School; M.A., 1988, Ph.D., 1994, Brandeis
University
John F. Steiner (1973)............................... Professor of Management
B.S., 1967, Southern Oregon College; M.A., 1970, Ph.D., 1973,
University of Arizona
Shirley M. Stretch-Stephenson (1987).......... Professor of Marketing
B.S., 1971, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., 1972, Kansas
State University; M.B.A., 1977, Ph.D., 1982, Ohio State University
Tieting Su (2002) ........................... Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1981, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China;
M.A., 1983, Boston University; M.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1989, University of
Massachusetts at Amherst
Kaveri Subrahmanyam (1996) .................... Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1984, University of Madras, India; M.A., 1986, University of
Mysore, India; M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Los
Angeles
Kate Sullivan (2005) ................ Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A. , Anthropology, Colorado State University,Fort Collins; M.A.,
Anthropology, University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D.,,Anthropology
University of California, Santa Barbara, 2004
Chengyu Sun (2004) ... Assistant Professor of Computer
Science
B.E., 1996, Tsinghua University; Ph.D., 2004, University of
California, Santa Barbara
Hershel Swinger (1980) ................................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1966, M.S., 1968, California State College, Los Angeles; Ph.D.,
1978, University of Southern California
Jennifer Symon (2002).................. Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. 1992, M.A. 1995, 2000, Ph.D., 2002, University of California,
Santa Barbara
Lili Tabrizi (1987)............................................. Professor of Electrical
.................................................................. and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1978, Sharif University of Technology, Iran; M.S., 1981, Ph.D.,
1984, Michigan State University
Lillian Taiz (1992) ............................................... Professor of History
B.A., 1981, M.A., 1983, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 1993,
University of California, Davis
Valerie Talavera-Bustillos (2003)................... Assistant Professor of
.................................................................................... Chicano Studies
B.A., 1992, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 1998, University of
California, Los Angeles
Narendra B. Taly (1977) ..................... Professor of Civil Engineering
B.Sc., 1959, Banaras Hindu University, India; M.S., 1971, Bucknell
University; Ph.D., 1976, West Virginia University; Registered
Professional Civil Engineer, 1976, West Virginia; Registered
Professional Civil Engineer, 1977, California
Chick F. Tam (1982) ........................Professor of Nutritional Science
B.S., 1967, Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.S., 1971, Dr.P.H.,
1974, University of California, Los Angeles
Rodolfo G. Tamez (1989) ...........................Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1981, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 1983,
Ph.D., 1988, University of California, Berkeley
Le D. Tang (1986) ........................................ Professor of Technology
B.Ed., 1972, National Taiwan Normal University; M.A., 1979, East
Tennessee State University; Ph.D., 1981, Ohio State University
Alison Taufer (1990)........................................... Professor of English
B.A., 1980, Loyola-Marymount University; M.A., 1984, Ph.D., 1988,
University of California, Los Angeles
L. Clinton Taylor, .......................................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1968, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., 1975, Ed.D.,
1981, University of Southern California.
Carlos Tejeda (1998).....................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1987, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., 1994,
California State University, Los Angeles, Ph.D., 2000, University of
California, Los Angeles
Susan Terebey (2001)...................... Associate Professor of Physics
...and Astronomy
B.A., 1977, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., 1984,
University of California, Berkeley
Wayne R. Tikkanen (1986)....... Chair, Department of Chemistry and
.......................................... Biochemistry and Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1976, University of Rhode Island; M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1982,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Elizabeth Torres (1998)Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1989, Arizona State University; Ph.D., 1997, University of
California, Los Angeles
Dang T. Tran (1987) ............. Professor of Economics and Statistics
Licence en droit, 1964, Saigon University, Vietnam; B.Ec., 1969,
University of Western Australia; M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1977, Syracuse
University
Ronald T. Tsukashima (1972) ........................Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1965, California State College, Los Angeles; M.A., 1967, Ph.D.,
1973, University of California, Los Angeles
Mark R. Tufenkjian (1997) ..................Professor of Civil Engineering
B.S., 1986, California State University, Fresno; M.S., 1989, Ph.D.,
1993, University of California, Los Angeles; Registered Professional
Civil Engineer, California
Linda M. Tunstad (1992)................................ Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1983, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1990,
University of California, Los Angeles
Carol F. Tuntland (1988)...........................Associate Professor of Art
B.S., 1965, North Dakota State University; M.A., 1987, California
State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., 1995, Pepperdine University
Fawn Teresa Ukpolo (2001) ......... Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1991, M.A., 1992, Austin Peay State University; Ed.D., 1998,
Tennessee State University
Sharon Hilda Ulanoff (2001).......................... Professor of Education
B.A., 1974, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., 1982,
California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1993, University of
Southern California
Connie Utterback (1991) ............................................Professor of Art
B.F.A., 1969, Washington University; M.F.A., 1981, University of
California, Los Angeles
Frederick Uy (1998) ......................Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1986, University of Philippines, Quezon; M.A., 1990, Montclair
State University; Ed.D., 1996, Teachers College, Columbia
University
Nguyen Uy (1984)............................. Professor of Computer Science
B.A., 1968, University of Saigon, Vietnam; M.A., 1972, University of
California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1973, State University of New York;
Ph.D., 1974, University of California, Los Angeles
Elizabeth Chisato Uyeki (2003).............................. Library Reference
Desk Coordinator
B.A., 1993, Earlham College, Richmond, VA., M.L.I.S., 2003,
University of California, Los Angeles
Thomás J. Vásquez (1976)............. Director, Office of Students with
........ Disabilities
B.A., 1972, California State University, Los Angeles
Robert L. Vellanoweth (1994) .................. Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., 1982, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1988,
University of California, Berkeley
Stewart M. Venit (1971) ............................. Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1966, Queens College; M.A., 1969, Ph.D., 1971, University of
California, Berkeley
Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty / 739
Angela Vergara (2006) ....................... Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 1994, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; M.A., 1999,
University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., 2002, University of
California, San Diego
Kayley Vernallis (1993) ................................ Professor of Philosophy
A.B., 1982, Stanford University; Ph.D., 1993, University of California,
Berkeley
Robert Vianello (1984) ............................ Professor of Broadcasting
B.A., 1972, University of Michigan; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1988,
University of California, Los Angeles
Victor Viesca (2004) ............. Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies
B.A., 1995, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 2000, New York
University
Valentine Villa (2003) ................................. Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1983, University of Southern California; M.S. & M.A., 1985,
University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1993, University of Southern
California
Paula Vuckovich (2003) ................... Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1967, Boston University; M.S., 1972, Wayne State University;
Ph.D., 2003, University of San Diego
Michele Wallace (2005)……….Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. 1994, Florida International University; M.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2001,
University of Florida
Ming Wang (2002).......................Associate Professor of Information
..................................................................................................Systems
B.A., 1982, Northeast Normal University, China; M.A., 1988, Ph.D.,
1993, Southern Illinois University; M.S., 1998, Nova Southeastern
University, Florida
Ming-Fang Wang (2005)....................Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., 1985 University of La Verne, M.S.N., California State
University, Los Angeles, Ph.D., 2005, Pepperdine University
Nancy Warter-Perez (1993)............Chair and Professor of Electrical
.................................................................. and Computer Engineering
B.S., 1985, Cornell University; M.S., 1989, Ph.D., 1993, University of
Illinois, Urbana
Judith M. Washburn (1974) ........................... Professor of Education
B.S., 1969, University of Wisconsin; M.A., 1971, Ph.D., 1974, Ohio
State University
Paul V. Washburn (1973) .......................... Professor of Management
B.A., 1969, Wake Forest University; M.A., 1972, Ph.D., 1973, Ohio
State University
Gail Washington (2003) ..................Assistaant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1993, Drake University; M.S., 1997, Drake University; D.N.S.,
2003, Louisiana State University Health Science Center
Knox B. Wasley (1981)................................... Associate Professor of
............................................................................. Information Systems
B.S., 1972, M.B.A., 1976, University of Colorado
Richard Wearn (2005) ............................... Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., 1993, University of Auckland, New Zealand; M.F.A., 1996,
University of Southern California
Dale Weaver (1998) .....................................Professor of Social Work
A.B., 1973, University of California, Berkeley; M.S.W., 1984,
University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1994, University of
California, Los Angeles
Lois Weinberg (2002)................... Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 1969, M.A., 1973, Ph.D., 1978, University of California, Los
Angeles
Scott Wells (2003) .............................. Assistant Professor of History
B.A. 1992, Columbia University; M.A., 1995, Ph.D., 2002, New York
University
Xin Wen (2006) ..............................Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.Sc., Honors 1998, M.Sc. 2000, Nanjing University, Ph.D. 2004
University of Rochester
Laura L. Whitcomb (1989) .......Associate Professor of Management
A.B., 1978, M.A., 1985, M.B.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1991, Indiana
University
Henry Mark Wild (2001) ..................... Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 1992, Princeton University; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2000, University
of California, San Diego
Michael Willard (2005) ......... .Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies
B.A., 1988, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2001,
University of Minnesota
Leslie K. Williams (2003)..........Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., 1988, Carnegie Mellon University; M.S., 1989, Carnegie Mellon
University; Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Berkeley
Andrew J. Winnick (1996) ... Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1961, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 1967, Ph.D.,
1971, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Jongwook Woo (2003) Assistant Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1989, Yonsei University (Korea); M.S., 1991, Yonsei University
(Korea); M.S., 1998, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2001,
University of Southern California
Ann Wood (2002) .......................... Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1968, M.A. 1970, Ph.D. 1982, Michigan State University
Chivey C. Wu (1983) ...............Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S.M.E., 1976, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; M.S.M.E.,
1979, Ph.D., 1983, University of Illinois
Lifan Wu (1998) ...................................Professor of Finance and Law
M.A., 1986, Nankai University, People's Republic of China; Ph.D.,
1994, University of Illinois
Qingyun Wu (1991) ...........................................Professor of Chinese
B.A., 1975, Kaifeng Teachers’ University, People's Republic of
China; M.A., 1987, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Ph.D.,
1991, Pennsylvania State University
Song Xing (2003) ........ Assistant Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1985, Southeast University; M.S., 1990, Southeast University;
Ph.D., 2003, George Mason University
H. Howard Xu (2004)..... Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1982, Wulan University, M.S., 1988, Bowling Green State
University, Ph.D., 1992, University of Minnesota
Ying Xu (1992).................................. Arts & Letters Liaison Librarian
B.A., 1978, Fudan University, People's Republic of China; M.A.,
1985, Leeds University, England; M.L.S., 1989, Rutgers University
Ping Yao (1997)..................................Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1982, Eastern Normal University, Shanghai, People's Republic
of China; M.A., 1984, Fudan University, People's Republic of China;
M.A., 1992, Ph.D., 1997, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Hengchun Ye (2001) ..................................... Professor of Geography
B.S., 1985, M.S., 1988, Hangzhou University, People’s Republic of
China; Ph.D., 1995, University of Delaware
Lamont Yeakey (1982).......................Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1967, M.A., 1969, Roosevelt University; M.A., 1970, M.Phil.,
1978, Ph.D., 1979, Columbia University
Jong-Hwan Yi (1996) ........Associate Professor of Finance and Law
B.A., 1990, M.A., 1990, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 1997,
University of Southern California
Killian P. H. Ying (1988)....... Chair and Professor of Geography and
....................................................................................... Urban Analysis
B.S., 1979, University of Houston; M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1985, Ohio
State University
Toshiko Yokota (2002) ....................................Assistant Professor of
..................................................... Modern Languages and Literatures
B.A., 1977, Sophia University, Japan, M.A., 1981, 1990, University
of California, Santa Barbara, Ph.D., 2000, University of California,
Irvine
Mann J. Yoon (1991)............ Professor of Economics and Statistics
B.A., 1983, Yonsei University, Korea; M.S., 1985, Indiana State
University; Ph.D., 1991, University of Illinois
740 / Full-time Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty
Beatrice Yorker (2005) ..............Dean, College of Health and Human
......................................................Services and Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1975, Indiana University; M.S., 1978, University of California,
San Francisco; J.D., 1988, Georgia State University, College of Law
Angela M. Young (1997)...........Associate Professor of Management
B.S., 1984, University of Nebraska; M.B.A., 1992, California State
University, Sacramento; Ph.D., 1997, Florida State University
Holly Yu (2001) ..................................................... Associate Librarian
B.A., 1982, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; M.L.S, 1995,
University of Western Ontario, Canada
Gay Yuen (1989) ............................................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1975, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1995,
University of Southern California
Marlene Zepeda (1990).................. Chair and Professor of Child and
Family Studies
B.A., 1972, California State College, Los Angeles; M.A., 1978, Ph.D.,
1984, University of California, Los Angeles
Andrea G. Zetlin (1989) .................................. Professor of Education
B.A., 1972, Queens College, City University of New York; M.A.,
1973, New York University; Ed.D., 1977, Columbia University
Teachers’ College
Guo-meng Zhao (2002) .....................Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., 1985, Zhejiang University, China; M.A., 1990, University of
Southern California; Ph.D., 1997, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Jay Zhong (2004).................................. Assistant Professor of Music
B.M. 1994, Manhattan School of Music, M.F.A., 1997, State
University of New York at Purchase
Feimeng Zhou (1997) .....................................Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1984, Wuhan University, People’s Republic of China; Ph.D.,
1993, University of Texas at Austin
Mark J. Zimny (2003)..................... Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., 1994, Cornell University; M.A., 1995, Cornell University; Ph.D.,
2000, Yale University
Emeriti Faculty / 741
Emeriti Faculty
(Corrected as of May 25, 2007. Years in parentheses indicate term of service.)
Adnan M. Abdeen (1986–2003)........................ Professor of Accounting
T. Jean Adenika-Morrow (1992-2003) ............... Professor of Education
Sidney P. Albert (1956–1979)........................... Professor of Philosophy
Kathryn L. Alesandrini (1984-2006) .................... Professor of Education
Wayne Paul Alley (1969–2000)............................... Professor of Biology
Laird B. Allison (1956–1983).......................... Professor of Management
John Allswang (1968-2000) ..................................... Professor of History
Burton L. Alperson (1974-2002)........................Professor of Psychology
J. Theodore Anagnoson (1983-2007) .......Professor of Political Science
Thomas Annese (1961–1992) ......................... Professor of Philosophy
Kenneth Anderson (1970–2002).................... Professor of Microbiology
Ratna Appadurai (1969–1987)............................ Professor of Education
Ralph Arroyo (1978–2006) ................................ Professor of Education
Walter M. Askin (1956–1992) ...................................... Professor of Art
Alfred F. Michael Atlee (1965–1986) .....................Professor of Spanish
Marlohn Balas (1965–2000)....................................Professor of Nursing
Jerry Reed Ball (1989-1992)................ Professor of Physical Education
Frank R. Balle (1992-1998)...................... Professor of Civil Engineering
Cornelia Balogh (1962–1989) ...................................Associate Librarian
Richard S. Balvin (1956–1990) .........................Professor of Psychology
Betty Bamberg (1996–2006)................................... Professor of English
Evelyn Malkin Barclay (1957–1969) .......................Professor of Nursing
Butrus Basmaji (1969–2006) ..........................Professor of Mathematics
Sharon Bassett (1967–2001) .................................. Professor of English
Francis H. Baxter (1950–1978)..................................Professor of Music
Linda Beamer (1991–2005) ................................ Professor of Marketing
Abdallah J. Beddawi (1963-2003)............................Professor of French
Bernard B. Berk (1973-2006)............. Associate Professor of Sociology
Isaac Berman (1965–1988) ................................Professor of Education
Gary A. Best (1968-2002) ................................... Professor of Education
Shirley J. Better (1969–2001) ..........................Professor of Social Work
V. Patricia Beyer (1973–1990)............................ Professor of Education
Anjan K. Bhaumik (1966-2005)................ Professor of Civil Engineering
Beverly R. Bigler (1973–2003)................................Professor of Nursing
Nancy J. Billett (1975–1985)........ Professor of Business Education and
Office Administration
David Bilovsky (1956–1979) ............................... Professor of Education
Ann Bingham-Newman (1974–2006).................. Professor of Education
Sharon Bishop (1967–2004) ............................. Professor of Philosophy
Evan E. Black (1983–1991) ...................................................... Librarian
Henry Etta Brown Blackmon (1968–1986)..............Professor of Nursing
Robert E. Blackmon (1960–1986)......................Professor of Journalism
Carlton Blanton (1970-1999).......................Professor of Health Science
Keith R. Blunt (1967–1994)............................ Professor of Management
James A. Bolton (1969-1997) ............................. Professor of Education
Charles E. Borman (1960-1992) ................................... Professor of Art
James D. Boulgarides (1977-2003) .................... Professor of Marketing
George B. Bouse (1959-1994)......... Professor of Electrical Engineering
Roger D. Brandt (1962-1998)........... Professor of Electrical Engineering
Donald W. Bray ( 1961-1997) ...................Professor of Political Science
Peter A. Brier (1972-1998) ..................................... Professor of English
Charles E. Brinkley (1961–1991) .............................................. Librarian
Allen P. Bristow (1959–1983) ....................Professor of Criminal Justice
Helen Brocklehurst (1960–1971) Counselor and Associate Professor of
Education
Costello Brown (1969–2005) ............................. Professor of Chemistry
Harold C. Brown (1966–1992) ........................... Professor of Education
Marilyn Buccellati (1973–2003) ......................................Professor of Art
Millie Burnett (1978-1998) .........................................Professor of Music
Richard Dean Burns (1960–1992) .......................... Professor of History
Donald R. Burrill (1962–1992) .......................... Professor of Philosophy
George Burstein (1979–1992) ...................... Professor of Management
Stanley M. Burstein (1968-2004).............Chair and Professor of History
Butrus G. Basmaji (1969–2005) .....................Professor of Mathematics
H. Randall Butler (1954–1985) ................ Associate University Librarian
Herminia G. Cadenas (1990-2004)..................... Professor of Education
Robert Bascom Callahan (1960–1983) .... Professor of Political Science
Giorgio Canarella (1973–2007) .. Professor of Economics and Statistics
Samuel M. Caplin (1960–1980)............................... Professor of Botany
Brian Capon (1961–1992) ......................................Professor of Biology
Roland L. Carpenter (1968–1994) ..........................Professor of Physics
Robert Carr (1964-1999) .......................................Professor of Physics
E. Dale Carter (1966-1997) ................................... Professor of Spanish
Phillip L. Carter (1970–1988).......... Associate Professor of Social Work
Joseph Casanova, Jr. (1961-1994) .................... Professor of Chemistry
Barbara S. Case (1973-2002).................................. Reference Librarian
Marshall L. Cates (1971-2004) .......................Professor of Mathematics
Paul L. Chabot (1970-2004) ...........................Professor of Mathematics
Berken Chang (1969-1996) ....................................Professor of Physics
Emily C. Chang (1959–1983) ........................... Professor of Accounting
May E. Chin (1975–1998)..........Professor of Communication Disorders
Doris C. Ching (1962–1991) ............................... Professor of Education
Philip C. Chinn (1988–2000)............................... Professor of Education
Joseph A. Chrzanowski (1969-2001)..................... Professor of Spanish
Barbara J. Clark (1968–2000) ............................ Professor of Education
Charles L. Clark (1957–1981).........................Professor of Mathematics
Lawrence Clark (1960-1992) ........................ Professor of Business Law
Nancy Cobb (1965- 2003) ................................Professor of Psychology
Bernard Codner (1955-2002)...............................Professor of Marketing
Harry C. Coffin (1960–1980)..............................Professor of Geography
Harold L. Cohen (1969-2000) .................................Professor of Physics
Irving J. Cohen (1959–1988) .................................... Associate Librarian
Neil A. Cohen (1976–2002) ............................. Professor of Social Work
William A. Cohen (1979–2002)............................Professor of Marketing
Ivan P. Colburn (1964–1990)................................. Professor of Geology
William M. Cole (1964–1992) ...................... Professor of Safety Studies
Charles Coleman (1968-2000) ...............................Professor of Physics
Joanne A. Collins (1982–2003) ........................ Professor of Accounting
Alan A. Colville (1962-1996).................................. Professor of Geology
Mary Conroy (1969–2000)................................................... Professor of
.......................................................................... Physical Education
Webster E. Cotton (1966-1997).......................... Professor of Education
Clifford J. Craft (1977–1987) ............................ Professor of Accounting
Alan N. Crawford (1969-2002)............................ Professor of Education
Daniel Crecelius (1964–2001) ................................. Professor of History
Leslie Cromwell (1953–1980)............Dean, School of Engineering, and
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Theodore J. Crovello (1987-2004)................ Dean of Graduate Studies
and Research and Professor of Biological Sciences
Douglas L. Currell (1957–1991).......................... Professor of Chemistry
742 / Emeriti Faculty
Ivan N. Cury (1990-2006)............................... Professor of Broadcasting
John A. Dahl (1955–1983) .................................. Professor of Education
Saralyn R. Daly (1962–1988).................................. Professor of English
Peter Marc Damien (1972 -1992) ................................. Professor of Art
William D. Darrough (1973-2002) ....................... Professor of Sociology
Shirlee D. Davis (1967-1992) ............................. Professor of Education
Terry E. Davis (1968-1999)....................................Professor of Geology
Bruce Dayton (1965–1980).....................................Professor of Physics
Phoebe K. Dea (1976-1996) ...............................Professor of Chemistry
Marion V. Dearman (1971-1992) ........................ Professor of Sociology
Louis C. De Armond (1950-1979) ............................Professor of History
Cameron Scott Deeds (1951–1985) .....Professor of Physical Education
John H. DeHardt (1961-1992)........................ Professor of Mathematics
Patricia A. Delaney (1962-1994)........................Professor of Recreation
Earl W. Denny (1959–1983). Associate Dean, School of Education, and
Professor of Education
Donald O. Dewey (1962-1996) .................. Dean, School of Natural and
Social Sciences, and Professor of History
Geraldine Dimondstein (1972–1989) ............................. Professor of Art
Wachtang Djobadze (1968–1988) ................................. Professor of Art
Cortland C. Doan (1965–1989).........................Professor of Technology
Jim D. Donohoo (1981–2003)........................... Professor of Accounting
Robert L. Douglass (1951–1987)Professor of Communication Disorders
Daniel Douke (1982–2003) ............................................ Professor of Art
Eugene P. Dvorin (1958-1992) ................ Professor of Political Science
Louis W. Eggers, Jr. (1962–1991) ... Professor of Electrical Engineering
Annette Ehrlich (1969-1994) .............................Professor of Psychology
Robert A. Eisenberg (1967-1992) ...................... Professor of Education
Norman L. Ellenberg (1969-1991) ..................... Professor of Education
Patricia Wright Ellis (1970–1986)......... Professor of Family Studies and
Consumer Sciences
Lu Elrod (1978–2004) ................................................Professor of Music
Ray Engelke (1964–1983) ........................................Associate Librarian
George N. Engler (1975-2007).................Professor of Finance and Law
Martin B. Epstein (1970-2004) ................................Professor of Physics
Robert H. Ewald (1957–1986)........................Professor of Anthropology
Linda Fahey (1976-1999)........................................Professor of Nursing
Sarah P. Farnham (1971-1996) ..............................Professor of Nursing
Marlene Farrell (1963-1998) ...................................Professor of Nursing
Rod A. Faurot (1959–1999) ..............................Professor of Kinesiology
and Physical Education
Raymond E. Fausel (1962–1990) .....................Professor of Technology
Stephen F. Felszeghy (1979-2005)Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Robert L. Fennessy (1965-1992) ...............Professor of Health Science
Lloyd N. Ferguson (1965–1986) .........................Professor of Chemistry
Otto W. Fick (1956–1982)....................................... Professor of English
Robert R. Fiedler (1961-1997) ....................................... Professor of Art
Stuart P. Fischoff (1972–2004) .........................Professor of Psychology
Anita H. Fisher (1956–1980).................Professor of Physical Education
Janet C. Fisher-Hoult (1986–2001)............ Director, Center for Effective
...................... Teaching and Learning, and Professor of Education
Edward C. Forde (1971–2004)....................................... Professor of Art
Robert M. Fowells (1962–1988).................................Professor of Music
Anthony Fratiello (1963–1999)............................Professor of Chemistry
Marilyn Friedman (1967–2000)...............................Professor of Nursing
Alfred H. Fritz (1971–1988)...........Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Norman Fruman (1959–1980)................................. Professor of English
John Funakura (1988-2006) .......................................... Professor of Art
Perry S. Ganas (1970-2001)...................................Professor of Physics
Jewell L. Garner (1961–1982)............................. Professor of Education
Ann Garry (1969–2006) .....................................Professor of Philosophy
Christine Givner (1993-2004)…………………....Professor of Education
Phillip L. Gold (1967-1984).......... Professor Of Mechanical Engineering
Herbert Goldberg (1965-2002) .........................Professor of Psychology
Herbert Goldenberg (1955–1986).....................Professor of Psychology
Harold Goldwhite (1962-2004)............................ Professor of Chemistry
Alfonso González (1975-2002).............................. Professor of Spanish
Lawrence P. Goodman (1961-1994) ...............Professor of Theatre Arts
Leonard Gordon (1962–1987) .................................. Associate Librarian
Harold J. Gottlieb (1972-2002) .........................Professor of Psychology
G. Douglas Gourley (1957–1977)..............Professor of Criminal Justice
Richard C. Grace (1969–1992)..................Professor of Criminal Justice
Gloria S. Graham (1959–1986) .......................... Professor of Education
Gregory S. Graham (1968–2001) .....................Professor of Technology
Thomas M. Graham (1959–1992) ................... Professor of Psychology
Evelyn B. Granville (1967–1984)....................Professor of Mathematics
Marilyn W. Greenberg (1974-1992) ................... Professor of Education
David T. Gregorich (1968-2000) .............................Professor of Physics
Charles M. Haberman (1959–1991)Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Robert G. Hadley (1965-1992)........................... Professor of Education
Robert O. Hahn (1956–1980) ............................. Professor of Education
Rosmary L. Hake (1980–2002)............................... Professor of English
Harold D. Hall (1956–1980) ................................ Professor of Education
Harry S. Hall (1965–1990) ....................... Professor of Political Science
Edmond C. Hallberg (1965–1994) ...................... Professor of Education
Sin Fong Han (1971-2004) ................................Professor of Geography
Louis A. Hansen (1956–1980)...................................Professor of Music
William R. Hanson (1960–1987)..............................Professor of Biology
Timothy Fox Harding (1963–1994) .......................... Professor of History
Margaret J. Hartman (1970-2000) .......... Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology
James W. Harvey (1955–1971).. Professor of Botany and Nature Study
Audrey Graff Hawk (1960–1981) .............................. Associate Librarian
Cherie Hawley (1989-2007)……...........Acting Dean, Charter College of
............................................ Education and Professor of Education
Harry S. Hayashi (1965-1992) .......................Professor of Mathematics
Peter D. Hechler (1973–2005)....................... Professor of Management
J. Dennis Heim (1966–2001).............................. Professor of Education
Leonard W. Hein (1956–1983) ......................... Professor of Accounting
W. Keith Henning (1966-2002) ..... Professor of Speech Communication
James Henrickson (1966–2000-).............................Professor of Biology
Jack C. Heppe (1949–1977)...............Director of Campus Development
John W. Hermann (1966–1990) ...........Professor of Physical Education
Fernando Hernandez (1972-2006)………………Professor of Education
Anne Hess (1968-2002)........................................... Reference Librarian
Udo Heyn (1969-1998) ............................................ Professor of History
Raymond E. Hillis (1965-2004)........................... Professor of Education
Kenneth F. Hird (1974-1994) ............................Professor of Technology
Patricia M. Hodges (1970–1986)...................... Professor of Psychology
Virginia Hoffman (1952–1987)........................................Professor of Art
Stanley D. Hopper (1957-1991)............... Professor of Political Science
Robert Howard (1986-1996) ............ Professor of Electrical Engineering
Jackie L. Hoyt (1958-1992).................. Professor of Physical Education
Ke Ting Hsia (1963–1989).......... Professor of Economics and Statistics
Donald E. Hudson (1964–1983) .............................Professor of Physics
Charles J. Inacker (1974-1991) ............. Dean, School of Business and
Economics, and Professor of Office Systems and Business Education
Melva E. Irvin (1995–2001).........Director, Center for Effective Teaching
and Learning and Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Pamela D. Jablonsky (1978-1996) ...................Professor of Technology
Emeriti Faculty / 743
Durward P. Jackson (1981–2001) ..... Professor of Information Systems
Raleigh Jackson (1973-1992) ............................ Professor of Education
George E. Jakway (1961-1991) .............Associate Professor of Biology
Colleen Jamison (1965-1997)............................. Professor of Education
Raymond I. Jeng (1968 - 2003) ............... Professor of Civil Engineering
Nandlal Jhunjhunwala (1967-2001)Associate Professor of Mathematics
JoAnn Johnson (1968-1997)...................................Professor of Nursing
Joan D. Johnson (1955-1992) ............. Professor of Physical Education
Karen M. Johnson (1965-2001) ........Associate Dean, College of Health
and Human Services, and Professor of
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Lois V. Johnson (1950–1976) ............................. Professor of Education
Ruth S. Johnson (1990–2006) ........................... Professor of Education
Sharon Johnson (1989–2006) ........................... Professor of Education
Kazumitsu Kato (1963-1992) ............................. Professor of Japanese
Richard Katz (1969-2002) ..............................Professor of Mathematics
Dorothy L. Keane (1973-2002)…………………..Professor of Education
Delos H. Kelly (1976-2004)................................. Professor of Sociology
Michael P. Kelley (1972-2001)......Professor of Speech Communication
Hugh W. Kennedy (1963-1988) ............................. Professor of Spanish
Richard T. Keys (1959-1996)..............................Professor of Chemistry
Hendrik Keyzer (1967-1995)...............................Professor of Chemistry
Rauf-Ur R. Khan (1968-2001)........................ Professor of Management
Donald I. Kiel (1960-1992) ...................... Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Byong-Kon Kim (1968–1994).....................................Professor of Music
Young C. Kim (1965-2005) ..... Chair and Professor of Civil Engineering
Eloise M. King (1960–1988)....................................Professor of Nursing
Wanda L. King (1965–1980) ...................................Professor of Nursing
John A. Kirchner (1979-2006)........................... Professor of Geography
Norman Klein (1971–2004)............................ Professor of Anthropology
Dale L. Knapp (1959-1995)................................. Professor of Education
MaryLynne Knutson (1972–1992)........Professor of Office Systems and
Business Education
Grigori Kolesnik (1984-2006) .........................Professor of Mathematics
Mary A. Kramer (1972–1991)Associate Professor of Family Studies and
Consumer Sciences
Ellen King Kravitz (1967-1999) .................................Professor of Music
Robert D. Kully (1956–1992) ........Professor of Speech Communication
JoAn D. Kunselman (1990–2004)..............................Professor of Music
Jean P. La Cour (1977-2001) ...........................Professor of Psychology
David Laird (1958–1990) ........................................ Professor of English
John LaMonica (1956–1980) ................. Professor of Industrial Studies
Raymond B. Landis (1985–2001) .......Dean, School of Engineering and
Technology and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Chor Tin Lau (1985–2003)................................ Professor of Accounting
Jean Utley Lehman (1963–1974)........................ Professor of Education
Vernon F. Leidig (1950–1982) ...................................Professor of Music
John M. Leiman (1967–1983) .......... Associate Professor of Psychology
Philip Yuen-Sang Leung (1986-2000)......................Professor of History
Anson J. Levine (1969-2001 ............ Associate Professor of Psychology
Jack G. Levine (1960–2001)............ Professor of Electrical Engineering
Seymour Levitan (1961–1992)......................... Professor of Psychology
Jane Sanford Lewis (1968-1991)............... Professor of Family Studies
......................................................................... and Consumer Sciences
Robert T. Lewis (1952–1982)............................Professor of Psychology
Charles F. Leyba (1965-1992) ........................... Professor of Education
Roy Liebman (1969–2000)........................Librarian, Collection Services
Randall B. Lindsey (1981-2003) ........................Professor of Education
Harold E. Lionetti (1956–1982) .............................. Professor of Spanish
Jasper Little (1978–1992) .................................. Professor of Education
Peter P. Lockett (1969–1994)........................... Professor of Accounting
William F. Long (1967–1983).............. Associate Director of Institutional
Research
Genaro A. Lopez (1981-2004) ............. Professor of Biological Sciences
Z. Barry Lowenkron (1973 - 2004).................... Professor of Psychology
Irwin Lublin (1965-1992) ..................................Professor of Psychology
G. Grant MacCurdy (1970-2001) ........................... Professor of Spanish
Daniel Mahoney (1972-1998) ................ Associate Professor of Biology
Donald G. Malcolm (1972–1981)............ Dean, School of Business and
Economics, and Professor of Management
Leonel A. Maldonado (1999-2004) ........... Professor of Chicano Studies
Edward Malecki (1968-2002).................... Professor of Political Science
Jean Maloney (1960–1984).................................... Professor of English
M. Morris Mano (1960–1990) .......... Professor of Electrical Engineering
Ramachandra Manvi (1971–2003)Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Demetrius J. Margaziotis (1964-2003) ...................Professor of Physics
Judith S. Margolis (1973-1992) .......................... Professor of Education
Rosemarie Marshall (1978-2000) ................... Professor of Microbiology
Catherine Martin (1970-1996)........................ Professor of Anthropology
Patricia Martz (1990-2005) ............................ Professor of Anthropology
Leonard G. Mathy (1950–1983).........................Professor of Economics
Masako M. Matsuda (1977-2004).............. Professor of Communication
Disorders
Michael J. Maurer (1970-1997).....Professor of Mechanical Engineering
C. Lamar Mayer (1965-1992) ... Associate Dean, School of Education,
and Professor of Education
G. Roy Mayer (1969-2003) ................................. Professor of Education
Vincent Mazzucchelli (1971-1996).....................Professor of Geography
Malcolm A. McClain (1965–1988)...................................Professor of Art
Richard McComb (1979-1992) .................................Professor of Music
Carol G. McKenzie (1970–1999) ...............Professor of Kinesiology and
. Physical Education
David McNutt (1968-2004) .... Professor of Instructional Media Services
Margaret E. McWilliams (1961-1992) .. Professor of Family Studies and
Consumer Sciences
Robert F. Meade (1960-1993) ...............................Professor of Geology
Milton W. Meyer (1959–1986) ................................. Professor of History
Jung Kim Miller (1989-2006)...................................Professor of Nursing
Maxine L. Miller (1955–1980) ................. Professor of Home Economics
Robert A. Miller (1966-1997) ................Professor of Physical Education
Frederic E. Mints (1970–1981) ......................... Professor of Accounting
Thomas M. Miyake (1988-2006)................................Professor of Music
Marguerite Mochel (1949–1973)...........Professor of Physical Education
Irene M. Molloy (1972–1990)..................................Professor of Nursing
Lorraine Monnin (1960–1991) ...Professor of Communication Disorders
Raquel Montenegro (1969–1992) ...................... Professor of Education
Donald A. Moore (1956–1982) ... Professor of Economics and Statistics
Alfredo O. Morales (1965–1989) ........................... Professor of Spanish
Joy Ann Morin (1993-2002)………………………Professor of Education
Fernando B. Morinigo (1963–1990)........................Professor of Physics
Robert R. Morman (1956–1991) ........................ Professor of Education
Robert H. Morneau, Jr. (1977–1988).........Professor of Criminal Justice
Ronald H. Morris (1960–1998) ............................................ Professor of
...... Physical Education
Donald G. Mortensen (1949–1978) ................ Dean, School of Fine and
Applied Arts, and Professor of Education
Herbert Moskowitz (1962–1985)....................... Professor of Psychology
Anthony Moye (1962-1996) ................................ Professor of Chemistry
Paul T. Mu (1969–1992) ............. Professor of Economics and Statistics
Dennis M. Murphy (1975-2001) ........................ Professor of Accounting
744 / Emeriti Faculty
Louis Negrete (1972-2001) .......................Professor of Chicano Studies
Edward A. Nelson (1959–1980)............................. Professor of Finance
Helen Isabel Nicklin (1964–1986)....................... Professor of Education
Arthur H. Niehoff (1968–1986) ..................... Professor of Anthropology
Donald A. Nielsen (1968–1992)......................... Professor of Education
Reed E. Nilsen (1955–1985).................Professor of Physical Education
Naomi P. Norton (1961–1974) ................Professor of Home Economics
Jonathan Nwomonoh (1970-2002)...... Professor of Pan African Studies
Freda V. O’Bannon-Lemmi (1968-1998).................Professor of Nursing
Helen M. O’Connell (1963–1981) ...........................Professor of Nursing
Marjorie Elaine O’Leary (1980–1993) .... Associate Professor of Nursing
Aida Takla O’Reilly (1970–2000) ........ Professor of Pan-African Studies
Moonsong (David) Oh (1980–2005) ................... Professor of Marketing
Marie Ohlsen (1961–1977) ......................Assistant Professor of English
Jon L. Olson (1970-2000) ..............................Professor of Anthropology
Thomas P. Onak (1959-1997) ............................Professor of Chemistry
Sumiye N. Onodera (1970–1986)Associate Professor of Family Studies
and Consumer Sciences
Elliott Oring (1971-2004)................................Professor of Anthropology
Elaine Osio (1970-2004) ......................................... Professor of English
Selmer Ostlie (1958–1972) ................................. Professor of Education
Jesse L. Ott (1957–1977) ................Director, Audiovisual Services, and
Professor–Administration
Evan K. Oyakawa (1961-1991).............................. Professor of Biology
Clement Padick (1960-1995) ............................ Professor of Geography
Anne M. Palmer (1953–1971)............. Assistant Professor of Education
Judith L. Papenhausen (1972-2004).. Director and Professor of Nursing
Francoise M. Pasques (1961-1992) ....... Associate Professor of French
Donald R. Paulson (1970-2003) ........................Professor of Chemistry
Victor Payse, Jr. (1959–1983) ......... Professor of Electrical Engineering
Betsy Peitz (1977–2007)........................Professor of Biological Science
Esther Penchef (1948–1973) .............................. Professor of Sociology
Elba Torres de Peralta (1967-1992) ...................... Professor of Spanish
David R. Perrott (1968-2001)............................Professor of Psychology
Thomas H. Peterson (1970–1999)......................... Professor of English
Gray Phillips (1962–1992) ............................................ Professor of Art
Kenneth Phillips (1971–1986)...........................Professor of Technology
Jean S. Phinney (1977-2004) ...........................Professor of Psychology
Ronald L. Pierce (1973-2000) ........ Associate Professor of Accounting
Arnold Pincus (1961-1992) ..................... Assistant Professor of History
Stanley H. Pine (1964-1998)...............................Professor of Chemistry
Eleni N. Pitsiou-Darrough (1973-2002)............... Professor of Sociology
Vilma Potter (1961–1992) ....................................... Professor of English
Jagdish Prasad (1969-2004)...........................Professor of Mathematics
Kenneth J. Pratt (1958-1992).................................. Professor of History
Lamar Price (1964–1986) ................................... Professor of Education
Fred Pyrczak, Jr. (1970-2001) ........................... Professor of Education
Neil Rabitoy (1968–1991) ........................................Professor of History
Carolyn Radakovich (1970-1997) .................................. Professor of Art
Raj Ramchandani (1976-2005)........ Professor of Electrical Engineering
D. Lynn Rans (1984–1999).............................. Professor of Accounting
Gerald R. Rasmussen (1964–1989) ................... Professor of Education
John W. Rathbun (1956–1990)............................... Professor of English
Marshall E. Reddick (1970–2000)....................... Professor of Marketing
John D. Rees (1968-1997)................................ Professor of Geography
Robert D. Reeser (1971–1994).Associate Dean, School of Arts Letters,
and Professor of Art
Warren E. Reeves (1950–1982) ...........Professor of Physical Education
Fred M. Reinman (1967–1989)......................Professor of Anthropology
Lois M. Rhinesperger (1959–1981) ........Professor of Home Economics
Fred G. Rhodes (1954–1980)............................. Professor of Education
Patricia Richard-Amato (1984–1991) ................. Professor of Education
Sidney Richman (1962–1992) ................................ Professor of English
Richard D. Roberto (1966-1999) ..Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Martin S. Roden (1968–2005) ......... Professor of Electrical Engineering
Edythe Rodriguez (1952–1983)..........Associate Professor of Education
Michael W. Roffe (1973-2004).......................... Professor of Psychology
Howard Rosen (1970-2002) ....................................Professor of Biology
J. Murray Ross (1965–1992) .................................................... Librarian
Paul K. Rowan (1956–1990)................................Professor of Sociology
Alice M. Roy (1984–2002) ...................................... Professor of English
Thomas A. Rusch (1959–1980)................ Professor of Political Science
Mercer Price Russell (1964–1992) .........................Professor of Biology
Harold Sackman (1980–1998) ..........Professor of Information Systems
Noriko Saito (1991-2004).................................... Professor of Education
Ake Sandler (1949–1980)......................... Professor of Political Science
Rolando A. Santos (1965-2004) ......................... Professor of Education
Patricia Savich (1979-2004) ......Professor of Communication Disorders
Pauline E. Schatz (1969–1983).............. Professor of Home Economics
Ben F. Scherer (1963–1986) ....................... Professor of Safety Studies
Martin J. Schiesl (1970–2001)................................. Professor of History
William B. Schneider (1978-2002).................... Professor of Accounting
Jeanne Schnitzler (1959-1997).......................................Professor of Art
Mary L. Schreiber (1967-1992) ............Professor of Physical Education
Leon Schwartz (1959–1987).................................... Professor of French
Janet A. Seaman (1972-1997)..............Professor of Physical Education
Burton M. Seidler (1965–1990).............Professor of Physical Education
Carl Selkin (1970–2006)...........................Dean, College of Arts Letters,
......................................................................... and Professor of English
Joseph T. Seto (1960–1988) .......................... Professor of Microbiology
Gordon B. Severance (1956–1980).............. Professor of Business Law
Fred J. Shanley (1965–1980) ..............................Professor of Sociology
Carleton B. Shay (1962–1989) .... Associate Dean, School of Education
and Professor of Education
Lilly Shen (1963–1992) ...... Professor of Family Studies and Consumer
Sciences
Mary Elizabeth Shutler (1988–1994) ...... Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Professor of Anthropology
Gunjit Sikand (1958–1981)...................... Professor of Civil Engineering
Ronald H. Silverman (1955–1988) .................................Professor of Art
Robert H. Simmons (1962–1985) ............. Professor of Political Science
Patricia Bates Simun (1968–1991)..................... Professor of Education
Barbara Peterson Sinclair (1961–1999) .................Professor of Nursing
Katherine Sistrom (1956–1971)...........Assistant Professor of Education
Carol J. Smallenburg (1950–1985)..................... Professor of Education
Arthur L. Smith (1957–1992) .................................. Professor of History
Benjamin W. Smith (1963–2000).............. Professor of Political Science
Marjorie M. Smith (1959–1979) .......................Professor of Theatre Arts
Sidney Soclof (1960-2000) ............. Professor of Electrical Engineering
Joseph E. Soldate (1966–2002) .....................................Professor of Art
David L. Soltz (1973–1988 and 1996–2001) ... Dean, College of Natural
........................................ and Social Sciences and Professor of Biology
Bernard J. Somers (1960–1983) ......................Professor of Psychology
Ralph S. Spanswick (1970–2000) ....Chair and Professor of Accounting
Frieda A. Stahl (1959-1992) .................................. Professor of Physics
J. Leonard Steinberg (1962-1992) ..................... Professor of Education
Milton Stern (1960-1992) ..........................................Professor of Music
William L. Sternal (1966–2004) ............ Counselor and Associate Dean,
................................................................................. Student Affairs
Judith E. Stevens-Long (1971-1993)................ Professor of Psychology
Emeriti Faculty / 745
Virgil H. Stevens (1963–1985) . Associate Professor of Political Science
Richard M. Straw (1956–1981) ............................... Professor of Biology
Kenneth S. Strobel (1955–1975) ....Associate Director of Photographic
Services, Audio–Visual Center
Gaby Stuart (1964–1991)........................................ Professor of English
Joseph Stubbins (1959–1980) ............................ Professor of Education
Robert J. Stull (1969–2001) ...................................Professor of Geology
Pudukkottai K. Subramanian (1985–2007)………….…………. Chair,
Department of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics,
and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science
James T. Sullivan (1969–2000)………….…………. Professor of English
Vito G. Susca (1964–1991)........................................Professor of Music
Rose-Marie Swallow (1970–1992) ..................... Professor of Education
R. Carol Sweeney (1986–1994).......................... Professor of Education
Kenneth N. Sweetnam (1957–1983)...........Director, Instructional Media
Services, and Professor of Industrial Studies
Ellenore C. Takeda (1959–1978).............................................. Librarian
Lydia M. Takeshita (1955–1989) ................................... Professor of Art
Robert Tamaki (1969-2001)...........Associate Professor of Mathematics
Elfleda J. Tate (1966–1983)................................ Professor of Education
William A. Taylor (1970-2004) ................................Professor of Physics
Norwood Teague (1958–1977) ............... Professor of Industrial Studies
Olga A. Termini (1972-1996) .....................................Professor of Music
Raymond D. Terrell (1973–1992)......... Dean, School of Education, and
Professor of Education
F. Annette Tessier (1969–1986) ......................... Professor of Education
John E. Thornbury (1988 - 1999).............................Librarian/Reference
Maurine Timmerman (1950–1974) ............................Professor of Music
Roy Tozier (1952–1965) ..................................... Professor of Education
Nathaniel Trives (1969-1997) ....................Professor of Criminal Justice
Alvin E. Tuohino (1956–1976) .......................... Professor of Accounting
Norman Unrau (1993–2006) ............................... Professor of Education
Sarah Winifred Utz (1969–1992) ........................... Professor of Nursing
Philip D. Vairo (1973–1982)..................Dean, School of Education, and
Professor of Education
Velma J. Vance (1956–1991) ................................ Professor of Biology
Robert C. Verkler (1970–1988).......... Professor of Information Systems
Diane Vernon (1969–2003).....................................Professor of Nursing
Andrei Verona (1984–2005)............................Professor of Mathematics
Elizabeth A. Viau (1992-2002) ............................ Professor of Education
Hildebrando Villarreal (1976-2006) ........................ Professor of Spanish
Richard J. Vogl (1961–1994) .................................. Professor of Biology
George R. Vick (1967–1997) ............................ Professor of Philosophy
William C. Waddell (1967–1992) ..................Professor of Management
Kenneth A. Wagner (1969 -2001) .............Professor of Political Science
Patricia L. Wagner (1962-1996)............Professor of Physical Education
Marian E. Wagstaff (1952–1976) ........................ Professor of Education
Roy H. Walden (1967–1992) ......................................... Professor of Art
H. Jean Waldrop (1962–1986)............................ Professor of Marketing
Edwin Wandt (1954–1983) .................................Professor of Education
Wen L. Wang (1967-1996)....................... Professor of Civil Engineering
Beverly Y. Warner (1953–1975)............Professor of Physical Education
Hugh E. Warren (1976-2003)....... Associate Dean, College of Business
.........................................and Economics, and Professor of Accounting
Alice V. Watkins (1969-1995) ..... Associate Dean, School of Education,
and Professor of Education
Gary Steele Watson (1974–1999).................Professor of Business Law
Yehudi Webster (1993-2006) .............Associate Professor of Sociology
David J. Weiss (1970-2006)..............................Professor of Psychology
John H. Weston (1971–1992) ................................. Professor of English
Lee J. Wexler (1959–1986)............................................ Professor of Art
Patricia M. White (1962–1982) .............Professor of Physical Education
William E. R. Whiteley (1958–1986)........... Professor of Health Science
Patti W. Schliestett Wiggins (1956–1990) .................Professor of Music
William E. Wilgus (1963–1992).............Professor of Physical Education
Rhea Williams (1989 –2005) ..................................Professor of Nursing
Erika G. Wilson (1968–2001).............................Professor of Economics
and Religious Studies
Joan B. Wilson (1981–1992) ............................. Professor of Education
Hubert C. Winkler (1968–1979) ..............................Professor of Physics
Jeannette Rennner Witucki (1967–1986) ...... Professor of Anthropology
John B. Wood (1962-1999) ..................................... Reference Librarian
John C. Woolum (1970-2001)................................. Professor of Physics
Emil Wroblicky (1956–1987).................Professor of Physical Education
Ruth R. Wu (1971-1995). Dean, School of Health and Human Services,
and Professor of Nursing
Kenneth Wynsma (1962–1980)..................... Associate Professor of Art
Fleur B. Yano (1964-1996) .....................................Professor of Physics
DeAnn Marie Young (1969 –2001) .........................Professor of Nursing
Eui-Young Yu (1968–2001) .................................Professor of Sociology
Robert G. Zahary (1972-1994).......................... Professor of Accounting
Paul M. Zall (1957–1986) ....................................... Professor of English
Vicente S. Zapata (1978–1999)................. Professor of Health Science
Wayne S. Zimmerman (1961–1980).........Professor, Counseling Center
Wanna M. Zinsmaster (1962–1992) .................. Professor of Education
Marie-Antoinette U. Zrimc (1964–1992) ................. Professor of French
The California State University System / 747
The California State University System
The California State University
Map of CSU Office and Campus Locations
CSU Officials
CSU Campuses
748 / The California State University System
The California State University
The individual California State Colleges were brought together
as a system by the Donahoe Higher Education Act of 1960. In
1972 the system became The California State University and
Colleges, and in 1982 the system became The California State
University. Today the campuses of the CSU include
comprehensive and polytechnic universities and, since July
1995, the California Maritime Academy, a specialized campus.
The oldest campus—San José State University—was founded
in 1857 and became the first institution of public higher
education in California. The newest--CSU Channel Islands--
opened in fall 2002, with freshmen arriving in fall 2003.
Responsibility for The California State University is vested in
the Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the
Governor. The Trustees appoint the Chancellor, who is the
chief executive officer of the system, and the Presidents, who
are the chief executive officers of the respective campuses.
The Trustees, the Chancellor, and the Presidents develop
systemwide policy, with implementation at the campus level
taking place through broadly based consultative procedures.
The Academic Senate of the California State University, made
up of elected representatives of the faculty from each campus,
recommends academic policy to the Board of Trustees through
the Chancellor.
Academic excellence has been achieved by The California
State University through a distinguished faculty, whose primary
responsibility is superior teaching. Although each campus in
the system has its own unique geographic and curricular
character, all campuses, as multipurpose institutions, offer
undergraduate and graduate instruction for professional and
occupational goals as well as broad liberal education. All of the
campuses require, for graduation with the baccalaureate, a
basic program of “General Education Requirements”
regardless of the type of bachelor's degree or major field
selected by the student.
The CSU offers more than 1,800 bachelor's and master's
degree programs in some 240 subject areas. Many of these
programs are offered so that students can complete all upper
division and graduate requirements by part-time late afternoon
and evening study, or by distance learning from home or work
via computer or television. In addition, a variety of teaching
and school service credential programs are available. A limited
number of doctoral degrees are offered jointly with the
University of California and with private institutions in
California.
Enrollments in fall 2005 totaled 405,000 students, who were
taught by some 22,000 faculty. The system awards about half
of the bachelor’s degrees and a third of the master’s degrees
granted in California. Nearly 2.5 million persons have been
graduated from CSU campuses since 1960.
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Humboldt
Chico
Sonoma
Maritime
East Bay
San Francisco
San Jose
Stanislaus
Fresno
Bakersfield
San Luis Obispo
Channel Islands
Northridge
Los Angeles
Dominguez Hills
Chancellor’s Office
Long Beach
Pomona
San Bernardino
Fullerton
San Marcos
San Diego
Monterey Bay
Sacramento
California State University, Bakersfi eld • Q
9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfi eld, CA 93311-1099
(661) 654-3036 • www.csubak.edu
California State University, Channel Islands • S
One University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 437-8500 • www.csuci.edu
California State University, Chico • S
400 W. First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0001
(530) 898-6321 • www.csuchico.edu
California State University, Dominguez Hills • S
1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-3696 • www.csudh.edu
California State University, East Bay • Q
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA 94542-3035
(510) 885-2624 • www.csueastbay.edu
California State University, Fresno • S
5150 North Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740-8026
(559) 278-2261 • www.csufresno.edu
California State University, Fullerton • S
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92834-9480
(714) 278-2300 • www.fullerton.edu
Humboldt State University • S
1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299
(707) 826-4402 • (866) 850-9556 • www.humboldt.edu
S - Semester system
Q - Quarter system
California State University, Long Beach • S
1250 Bellfl ower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-0106
(562) 985-5471 • www.csulb.edu
California State University, Los Angeles • Q
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8530
(323) 343-3901 • www.calstatela.edu
The California Maritime Academy • S
200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590-8181
(800) 561-1945 • www.csum.edu
California State University, Monterey Bay • S
100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001
(831) 582-3738 • www.csumb.edu
California State University, Northridge • S
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8207
(818) 677-3700 • www.csun.edu
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • Q
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768-4003
(909) 869-3210 • www.csupomona.edu
California State University, Sacramento • S
6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6112
(916) 278-3901 • www.csus.edu
California State University, San Bernardino • Q
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
(909) 537-5188 • www.csusb.edu
San Diego State University • S
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7455
(619) 594-6336 • www.sdsu.edu
San Francisco State University • S
1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132-4002
(415) 338-1113 • www.sfsu.edu
San José State University • S
One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0009
(408) 283-7500 • www.sjsu.edu
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • Q
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-2311 • www.calpoly.edu
California State University, San Marcos • S
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
(760) 750-4848 • www.csusm.edu
Sonoma State University • S
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-2778 • www.sonoma.edu
California State University, Stanislaus • 4-1-4
801 West Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-3152 • www.csustan.edu
The California State University
The California
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The California State University
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
The California State University
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Human Resource Services
401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
562-951-4664 | Fax 562-951-4973
www.calstate.edu
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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Human Resource Services
401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
562-951-4664 | Fax 562-951-4973
www.calstate.edu
The California State University
The California
State University
The California State University
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
The California State University
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Human Resource Services
401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
562-951-4664 | Fax 562-951-4973
www.calstate.edu
The California State University
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Human Resource Services
401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
562-951-4664 | Fax 562-951-4973
www.calstate.edu
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Officials of the California State University
Office of the Chancellor
The California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
(562) 951-4000
Dr. Charles B. Reed ..........................Chancellor - CSU System
Dr. Gary Reichard............................. Executive Vice Chancellor
and Chief Academic Officer
Mr. Richard P. West .................. Executive Vice Chancellor and
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Jackie McClain............ Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Ms. Christine Helwick ......................................General Counsel
Dr. Keith Boyum .............................. Associate Vice Chancellor,
........................................................................Academic Affairs
The CSU Board of Trustees
In adopting the Donahoe Higher Education Act of 1960, the
State Legislature established the Board of Trustees of The
California State College (designated "The California State
University" on Jan. 1, 1982) to "succeed to the powers, duties
and functions with respect to the management, administration
and control of the state colleges." Prior to this, the State Board
of Education had jurisdiction over the separate colleges.
The Donahoe Act also restructured the individual campuses
into the nation's largest system of senior higher education. The
Board of Trustees governs this diverse and complex 23-
campus system by:
1. Developing broad administrative policy for the campuses
2. Providing broad direction and coordination to campus
curricular development
3. Overseeing the efficient management of funds, property,
facilities and investments by the system and the
campuses
4. Appointing the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors for the
system, and the Presidents for the campuses as chief
executives with certain delegated responsibilities
5. Communicating to the people of California an
understanding and appreciation of the current
effectiveness and the future needs of the California State
University.
Under present law there are 24 voting Trustees. Five Trustees
are ex officio members: the Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
Speaker of the Assembly, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and the Chancellor. The Alumni Trustee is
appointed by the CSU Statewide Alumni Council. The Student
and Faculty Trustee are appointed by the Governor from
nominees proposed by the California State Student Association
and the Statewide Academic Senate respectively. The Student,
Alumni, and Faculty Trustees serve for two years. The sixteen
remaining Trustees are appointed by the Governor, confirmed
by the State Senate, and serve for eight years. Trustees
remain on the Board until a replacement is named or 60 days
after their term expires.
The Governor is designated as the President of the Board; the
Chancellor serves as Secretary-Treasurer. Other officers,
including the Board's Chair and Vice Chair, are elected by
Board members for one-year terms. One Trustee serves as
representative to the California Postsecondary Education
Commission.
Currently there are nine standing committees of the Board:
Audit; Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds; Collective
Bargaining; Educational Policy; Finance; Governmental
Relations; Institutional Advancement; Organization and Rules;
and University and Faculty Personnel.
Board meetings are held in the headquarters building in Long
Beach six times a year. Board meetings are arranged to allow
for public comment and also to promote communication
between the Trustees and campus Presidents, Executive
Committee members of the Statewide Academic Senate,
representatives of the California State Student Association,
and officers of the Statewide Alumni Council.
The Donahoe Act - which grew out of the recommendations
contained in A Master Plan for Higher Education in California,
1960-1975 - was added to the California Education Code as
Division 16.5. Along with Division 18 of the Code, it defines the
composition, appointments, terms, powers, and functions of the
Board of Trustees.
Section 89030 of the Code provides that "the Trustees shall
adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of
this State for: a) the government of the Trustees, b) the
government of their appointees and employees, c) the
government of the California State University." Section 66607
stipulates that "The California State University shall be entirely
independent of all political and sectarian influence and kept
free therefrom in the appointment of its Trustees and in the
administration of its affairs."
List of CSU Board of Trustees
Ex Officio Trustees
The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor of California
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable John Garamendi
Lieutenant Governor of California
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Fabian Núñez
Speaker of the Assembly
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Jack O’Connell
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
721 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dr. Charles B. Reed
Chancellor of The California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
The California State University System / 751
Appointed Trustees
Appointments are made for a term of eight years, student,
alumni, and faculty trustees whose terms are for two years.
Terms expire in the year in parentheses. Names are listed
alphabetically.
Roberta Achtenberg ........................................................ (2007)
Jeffrey Bleich .................................................................. (2010)
Herbert L. Carter ............................................................. (2011)
Carol Chandler ............................................................... (2012)
Moctesuma Esparza ....................................................... (2008)
Debra S. Farar................................................................. (2014)
Kenneth Fong.................................................................. (2013)
Murray L. Galinson .......................................................... (2007)
George Gowgani ............................................................. (2010)
Melinda Guzman ............................................................. (2012)
William Hauck.................................................................. (2009)
Raymond W. Holdsworth Jr. ........................................... (2011)
Ricardo F. Icaza ............................................................. (2008)
Andrew LaFlamme........................................................... (2007)
Bob Linscheid.................................................................. (2007)
Lou Monville ................................................................... (2014)
Jennifer Reimer ............................................................... (2008)
Craig Smith...................................................................... (2007)
Glen Toney...................................................................... (2013)
Kyriakos Tsakopoulos ..................................................... (2009)
Officers of the Trustees
The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger ..................... President
Roberta Achtenberg...........................................................Chair
Jeffrey L. Bleich. ........................................................Vice Chair
Christine Helwick.........................................................Secretary
Richard West ..............................................................Treasurer
Correspondence with Trustees should be sent to:
c/o Trustees Secretariat
The California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
752 / The California State University System
Campuses of the California State University
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Dr. Horace Mitchell, President
(661) 664-2011
www.csub.edu
California State University, Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Dr. Richard R. Rush, President
(805) 437-8400
www.csuci.edu
California State University, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0150
Dr. Paul J. Zingg, President
(530)-898-4636
www.csuchico.edu
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747-0005
Dr. James E. Lyons Sr., President
(310) 243-3696
www.csudh.edu
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94542
Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi, President
(510) 885-3000
www.csueastbay.edu
California State University, Fresno
5241 North Maple Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
Dr. John D. Welty, President
(559) 278-4240
www.csufresno.edu
California State University, Fullerton
800 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92834-9480
Dr. Milton A. Gordon, President
(714) 278-2011
www.fullerton.edu
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Dr. Rollin C. Richmond, President
(707) 826-3011
www.humboldt.edu
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
Dr. F. King Alexander, President
(562) 985-4111
www.csulb.edu
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Dr. James M. Rosser, President
(323) 343-3000
www.calstatela.edu
California Maritime Academy
200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA 94590
Mr. William B. Eisenhardt, President
(707) 654-1000
www.csum.edu
California State University, Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
Dr. Dianne Harrison, President
(831) 582-3000
www.csumb.edu
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
Dr. Jolene Koester, President
(818) 677-1200
www.csun.edu
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Dr. J. Michael Ortiz, President
(909) 869-7659
www.csupomona.edu
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Dr. Alexander Gonzalez, President
(916) 278-6011
www.csus.edu
California State University, San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
Dr. Albert K. Karnig, President
(909) 880-5000
www.csusb.edu
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
Dr. Stephen L. Weber, President
(619) 594-5000
www.sdsu.edu
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Dr. Robert A. Corrigan, President
(415) 338-1111
www.sfsu.edu
San José State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0001
Mr. Don Kassing, President
(408) 924-1000
www.sjsu.edu
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
One Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Dr. Warren J. Baker, President
(805) 756-1111
www.calpoly.edu
The California State University System / 753
California State University, San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Dr. Karen S. Haynes, President
(760) 750-4000
www.csusm.edu
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
Dr. Ruben Armiñana, President
(707) 664-2880
www.sonoma.edu
California State University, Stanislaus
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382
Dr. Hamid Shirvani, President
(209) 667-3122
www.csustan.edu
Directories / 755
Appendices
Appendix A Eligibility Index
Appendix B Determination of Residence for Nonresident Tuition Purposes
Appendix C Average Annual Costs and Fund Sources Per Full-time
Equivalent Student
Appendix D Academic Honesty
Appendix E Student Conduct
Appendix F Privacy Rights of Students in Education Records
Appendix G Institutional and Financial Assistance Information
Appendix H Procedure for Establishment or Adjustment of a Student Body
Fee and Other Mandatory Fees
Appendix I Student Grievance Procedures
Appendix J Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Appendix K Freeway Map to the Campus
Appendix A - Eligibility Index / 757
Appendix A - Eligibility Index
The following table is used in determining the eligibility of graduates of California high schools and California legal residents for
admission as freshmen at a California State University campus. For an explanation of how the eligibility index works, see
Eligibility Index in the Admissions chapter. An applicant with a grade point average of 3.00 or above (3.61 for nonresidents) is
not required to submit test scores. However, all applicants for admission are urged to take the SAT or ACT because campuses
use these test results for advising and placement purposes and may require them for admission to impacted majors or
programs. Impacted CSU campuses require SAT or ACT scores of all applicants for freshman admission.
The minimum eligibility index for California residents and California high school graduates is 2900 using the SAT and 694 using
the ACT score. If you neither graduated from a California high school nor are a legal resident of California for tuition purposes,
you need a minimum index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT). The method used to compute the index is explained below:
SAT: Multiply the grade point average by 800, adding your total score on the mathematics and critical reading scores*
of the SAT.
ACT: Multiply the grade point average by 200 and add it to 10 times the composite ACT score.
Eligibility Index Table
for
California High School Graduates
or
Residents of California
ACT SAT
ACT SAT
A
CT SAT
A
CT SAT
A
CT SAT
GPA Score Score GPA Score Score GPA Score Score GPA Score Score GPA Score Score
2.81 14 660 2.60 18 820 2.39 22 990 2.18 26 1160
2.80 14 660 2.59 18 830 2.38 22 1000 2.17 26 1170
3.00 and above qualifies
with any score
2.79 14 670 2.58 18 840 2.37 22 1010 2.16 27 1180
2.99 10 510 2.78 14 680 2.57 18 850 2.36 23 1020 2.15 27 1180
2.98 10 520 2.77 14 690 2.56 19 860 2.35 23 1020 2.14 27 1190
2.97 10 530 2.76 15 700 2.55 19 860 2.34 23 1030 2.13 27 1200
2.96 11 540 2.75 15 700 2.54 19 870 2.33 23 1040 2.12 27 1210
2.95 11 540 2.74 15 710 2.53 19 880 2.32 23 1050 2.11 28 1220
2.94 11 550 2.73 15 720 2.52 19 890 2.31 24 1060 2.10 28 1220
2.93 11 560 2.72 15 730 2.51 20 900 2.30 24 1060 2.09 28 1230
2.92 11 570 2.71 16 740 2.50 20 900 2.29 24 1070 2.08 28 1240
2.91 12 580 2.70 16 740 2.49 20 910 2.28 24 1080 2.07 28 1250
2.90 12 580 2.69 16 750 2.48 20 920 2.27 24 1090 2.06 29 1260
2.89 12 590 2.68 16 760 2.47 20 930 2.26 25 1100 2.05 29 1260
2.88 12 600 2.67 16 770 2.46 21 940 2.25 25 1100 2.04 29 1270
2.87 12 610 2.66 17 780 2.45 21 940 2.24 25 1110 2.03 29 1280
2.86 13 620 2.65 17 780 2.44 21 950 2.23 25 1120 2.02 29 1290
2.85 13 620 2.64 17 790 2.43 21 960 2.22 25 1130 2.01 30 1300
2.84 13 630 2.63 17 800 2.42 21 970 2.21 26 1140 2.00 30 1300
2.83 13 640 2.62 17 810 2.41 22 980 2.20 26 1140
2.82 13 650 2.61 18 820 2.40 22 980 2.19 26 1150
Below 2.00 does not qualify
for regular admission
Graduates of secondary schools in foreign countries must be judged to have academic preparation and abilities equivalent to
applicants eligible under this section.
* The CSU uses only the SAT mathematics and critical reading scores in its admission eligibility equation. The SAT or ACT writing scores
are not currently used by CSU campuses.
758 / Appendix B - Determination of Residence for Nonresident Tuition Purposes
Appendix B - Determination of Residence
for Nonresident Tuition Purposes
The law governing residence for tuition purposes at the
California State University is California Education Code
sections 68000-68090, 68120-68134, and 89705-89707.5, and
California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Subchapter 5, Article 4,
sections 41900-41916. This material can be viewed on the
Internet by accessing the California State University’s website
at www.calstate.edu/GC/resources.shtml
Each campus’s Admissions Office is responsible for
determining the residence status of all new and returning
students based on the Application for Admission, Residency
Questionnaire, Reclassification Request Form, and, as
necessary, other evidence furnished by the student. A student
who fails to submit adequate information to establish eligibility
for resident classification will be classified as a nonresident.
Generally, establishing California residence for tuition purposes
requires a combination of physical presence and intent to
remain indefinitely. An adult who, at least one full year prior to
the residence determination date for the term in which
enrollment is contemplated, can demonstrate both physical
presence in the state combined with evidence of intent to
remain in California indefinitely may establish California
residence for tuition purposes. A minor normally derives
residence from the parent(s) they reside with or most recently
resided with.
Evidence demonstrating intent may vary from case to case but
will include, and is not limited to, the absence of residential ties
to any other state, California voter registration and voting in
California elections, maintaining California vehicle registration
and driver’s license, maintaining active California bank
accounts, filing California income tax returns and listing a
California address on federal tax returns, owning residential
property or occupying or renting an apartment where
permanent belongings are kept, maintaining active
memberships in California professional or social organizations,
and maintaining a permanent military address and home of
record in California..
Non-citizens establish residence in the same manner as
citizens, unless precluded by the Immigration and Nationality
Act from establishing domicile in the United States.
Exceptions to the general residence requirements are
contained in California Education Code sections 68070-68084
and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Subchapter 5,
Article 4, sections 41906-41906.5, and include, but are not
limited to, members of the military and their dependents,
certain credentialed employees of school districts and most
students who have attended three years of high school in
California and graduated or attained the equivalent. Whether
an exception applies to a particular student cannot be
determined before the submission of an application for
admission and, as necessary, additional supporting
documentation. Because neither campus nor Chancellor’s
Office staff may give advice on the application of these laws,
applicants are strongly urged to review the material for
themselves and consult with a legal advisor.
Nonresident students seeking reclassification are required to
complete a supplemental questionnaire including questions
concerning their financial dependence, which will be
considered along with physical presence and intent in
determining reclassification.
The residence determination dates are set each term. They
are:
Quarter Term Campuses
Fall Quarter..........................................................September 20
Winter Quarter ............................................................January 5
Spring Quarter ................................................................. April 1
Summer Quarter ............................................................... July 1
Semester Term Campuses
Fall Semester.......................................................September 20
Winter Semester*........................................................January 5
Spring Semester .......................................................January 25
Summer ...........................................................................June 1
*Applies only to winter term at California State University,
Stanislaus.
The residence determination dates for the four stages on
CalStateTEACH are as follows:
Stage 1 September 20
Stage 2 January 5
Stage 3 June 1
Stage 4 September 20
Students classified as non-residents may appeal a final
campus decision within 120 days of notification by the
campus. A campus residence classification appeal must
be in writing and submitted to:
The California State University
Office of General Counsel
401 Golden Shore, 4
th
Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
The Office of General Counsel can either decide the appeal or
send the matter back to the campus for further review.
Students incorrectly classified as residents or incorrectly
granted an exception from nonresident tuition are subject to
reclassification as nonresidents and payment of nonresident
tuition in arrears. If incorrect classification results from false or
concealed facts, the student is subject to discipline pursuant to
Section 41301 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Resident students who become nonresidents or who no longer
meet the criteria for an exception must immediately notify the
Admissions Office.
Changes may have been made in the rate of nonresident
tuition and in the statutes and regulations governing residence
for tuition purposes in California between the time this
information is published and the relevant residence
determination date. Students are urged to review the statutes
and regulations stated above.
Appendix C · Average Annual Costs of Fund Sources Per FTES / 759
Appendix C - Average Support Cost Per Full-
Time Equivalent Student and Sources of Funds
The total support cost per full-time equivalent student includes the expenditures for current operations, including payments made to
students in the form of financial aid, and all fully reimbursed programs contained in state appropriations. The average support cost is
determined by dividing the total cost by the number of full-time equivalent students (FTES). The total CSU 2007/08 preliminary
budget amounts were $2,976,335,000 from state General Fund appropriations (not including capital outlay funding), $1,138,073,785
from State University Fee Revenue, $221,878,000 from other fees and reimbursements for a total of $4,336,286,785 The number of
projected 2007/08 full-time equivalent students (FTES) is 355,956. The number of full-time equivalent students is determined by
dividing the total academic student load by 15 units for undergraduate (12 units for graduate) per term (the figure used here to
define a full-time student’s academic load).
The 2007/08 average support cost per full-time equivalent student based on preliminary General Fund appropriation and State
University Fee revenue only is $11,559 and when including all sources as indicated below is $12,182. Of this amount, the average
student fee support per FTE is $3,197, which includes fee revenue in state university fee.
Preliminary 2007/08 Amount Average Cost
per FTE
Student
Percentage
Total Support Cost $4,336,286,785 $12,182 100%
State Appropriation 2,976,335,000 8,362 69%
Student Fee Support
1
1,138,073,785 3,197 26%
Other Income & Reimbursements 221,878,000 623 5%
1
The average CSU 2007/08 academic year, resident, undergraduate state university fees required to apply to, enroll in, or attend the university is
$2,772. However, the costs paid by individual students will vary depending on campus, program, and whether a student is part-time, full-time,
resident, or nonresident.
.
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Appendix D - Academic Honesty
(Senate: 7/25/00, 7/27/04; President: 2/5/01, 11/24/04; Editorial Amendment: 8/01)
Preamble
The University in its quest for truth and knowledge embraces
honesty and integrity. These fundamental values must not be
compromised. The trust and respect among professors,
students and the society need to be vigilantly protected.
Cheating and plagiarism can be neither justified nor condoned
as this would destroy the ideals and purposes of higher
education. Students enter the University to gain the knowledge
and tools necessary for participation in society. Academic
integrity is a foundation for society based on trust and honesty.
Therefore, the University takes seriously its responsibility for
academic honesty.
I. Cheating
At Cal State L. A., cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or
attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use
of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. The following
examples are intended to be representative, but not all-
inclusive:
(a) Examinations/Tests
• Copying from another student's paper
• Employing signals to obtain answers from others
• Stealing or arranging for the theft of an examination
• Knowingly reviewing an unauthorized copy of an
examination
• Using lecture notes or textbooks during an examination
when prohibited
• Possessing crib notes at the location and during the time of
the examination
• Having someone else take an examination in your place
• Feigning illness or telling falsehoods to avoid taking an
examination at the scheduled time
• Claiming falsely that you took an examination at the
scheduled time
• Storing and/or accessing course subject matter in a
calculator, computer or recording device, without
authorization from the instructor, when such instruments
are otherwise permitted to be used during an examination
period
• Utilizing calculators and/or other learning aids forbidden by
the instructor
• Obtaining assistance in answering questions on a take-
home examination, when such action is specifically
prohibited
• Attempting to use or using bribery to obtain an undeserved
grade
• Changing an answer on a graded test and claiming the
student's response to the question was incorrectly marked
wrong
(b) Papers/Reports, Laboratory/Homework
• Copying the work of other persons in whole or in part and
submitting it as your own
• Submitting a paper obtained
∗
from a commercial service
providing and/or selling research/term papers
• Using a ghost writer to compose a paper for you
• Claiming an assigned share of a team report, toward which
insufficient or no contribution was made
• Lying about the reason for not submitting a report on time
• Pretending to have submitted a paper to an instructor
• Stealing another student's report and submitting it as one's
own work
• Submitting the same term paper to two or more different
instructors for credit in their courses without their prior
permission
• Inventing, falsifying, or altering data for a research survey
or laboratory experiment
• Misrepresenting the authorship of an experiment or
exercise
• Depending upon others to complete laboratory
assignments or homework when instructions call for
independent work
• Sabotaging someone else's laboratory work or other
exercise
(c) Fabrication
• Knowingly including references in the bibliography that
were not examined
• Using false references in the bibliography
• Falsely citing bibliographic references in footnotes
II. Plagiarism
At Cal State L. A., plagiarism is defined as the act of using
ideas, words, or work of another person or persons as if they
were one's own, without giving proper credit to the original
sources.
The following examples of plagiarism are intended to be
representative, but not all-inclusive:
• Failing to give credit via proper citations for others' ideas
and concepts, data and information, statements and
phrases, and/or interpretations and conclusions
• Failing to use quotation marks when quoting directly from
another, whether it be a paragraph, a sentence, or a part
thereof
• Paraphrasing the expressions of thought by others without
appropriate quotation marks or attribution
∗
Web sites offer many free papers as well as sliding price scales for
longer/higher quality (allegedly) papers.
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• Assembling parts from various works and submitting the
synthesis or single paper as one's own creation
• Representing another's artistic/scholarly works, such as
musical compositions, computer programs, photographs,
paintings, drawings, sculptures, or similar works as one's
own
III. Consequences and Sanctions
Violations of academic honesty have a dual aspect, constituting
both a breach of ethics and a form of academic non-
performance. Hence the consequences of violating this policy
may fall into two categories. Addressing the violation as an
academic matter does not preclude the imposition of further
administrative sanctions.
Academic Consequences:
Faculty have the right to establish the standards by which the
academic performance of students will be evaluated, including
the consequences of students not meeting some portion or all
of the academic requirements of a course through acts of
cheating or plagiarism. These consequences may range from
assigning a lowered grade, zero or "F" on an individual
assignment to lowering the students grade or assigning and "F"
in the course. Faculty may alternatively permit the student to
repeat an assignment/test or complete and submit additional
assignments. Furthermore, before these consequences can be
effected, the faculty member must have verified instances of
academic dishonesty by personal observation and/or
documentation. In all cases the violation should be reported to
the University Judicial Affairs Officer either on the Academic
Honesty Resolution Form or on the Academic Dishonesty
Report Form (see IV, No. 4 and 5).
Administrative Sanctions:
In addition to academic consequences, the University can
impose administrative sanctions. As stipulated in Title 5,
California Code of Regulations, Section 41301, cheating or
plagiarism in connection with an academic program or campus
may warrant
• Expulsion
• Suspension
• Probation
• Withdrawal of a degree
• A lesser sanction
IV. Reporting Procedures
When a faculty member suspects that a student has committed
an academically dishonest act, it is the faculty member's
responsibility to take the following steps:
1. The faculty member must first carefully consider the
evidence of the apparent dishonesty. A perception, which
is not supported by reasonable evidence, will not suffice.
Examples (not necessarily comprehensive) of evidence
sufficient to pursue action are:
• Documentation regarding the source of text which the
student has used without proper attribution or has
attempted to represent as his/her own work
• A demonstrably marked difference in the writing style of the
student, as compared to his/her work on previous
assignments
• Testimony from others regarding a student’s use of
dishonest means to fulfill the assignment at hand
• Firsthand observation of the student engaging in a
dishonest act, in a situation in which the student cannot
effectively deny that the act took place
• Admission by the student that he/she undertook a
dishonest act in fulfillment of the assignment at hand
• An unusual or suspicious degree of similarity in work done
by different students
Faculty members are encouraged to discuss any
perception of dishonesty and the evidentiary basis for an
action with the CSULA Judicial Affairs Officer (ext. 3-3100)
prior to discussing perceptions of wrongdoing with the
affected student.
2. When satisfied that a reasonable evidenciary standard has
been met and as soon as possible after discovering the
alleged violation, the faculty member should arrange an
office conference in order to inform the student of the
allegations and of the due process rights (see Academic
Honesty Resolution Form). The purpose of the informal
office conference is to bring together the persons involved
to discuss the issues informally and to discuss the action, if
any. At that time, the student should be informed of the
supporting evidence and the consequences and
procedures regarding academic dishonesty.
3. Although the student may elect to make a decision at the
office conference, the student shall be informed by the
instructor that he/she may have five (5) business days to
inform the University Judicial Affairs Officer whether he/she
agrees to the charges of academic dishonesty proposed by
the instructor or whether he/she requests a hearing.
4. If the student agrees to the charges of academic
dishonesty, an Academic Honesty Resolution Form, signed
by the student and the instructor, will be filed with the
University Judicial Affairs Officer for informational
purposes. This information may be used for administrative
sanctions in the case of repeat offenders.
5. In cases when the student does not agree to the charges
of academic dishonesty, does not provide a satisfactory
explanation of the alleged violation, fails to attend the
scheduled conference to discuss the alleged dishonesty, or
when the alleged dishonesty is detected at the close of the
quarter and the instructor has not been successful in a
good-faith effort to contact the student, then the following
procedures apply:
• An Academic Dishonesty Report form describing the
alleged incident shall be referred to both the student and
the University Judicial Affairs Officer by the instructor. The
instructor shall not assign a grade until the case is
resolved.
• All notes and discussions between the faculty member and
the student will remain confidential except as may be
relevant in subsequent disciplinary proceedings or
subsequent legal proceedings. Charges of academic
dishonesty cannot be brought against a student more than
120 calendar days after the discovery of the alleged
violation.
• In the event that the faculty member cannot, for serious
and compelling reasons, participate in any one or more
parts of the above process, the department/division chair
or school director shall represent the faculty.
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Due Process:
It is incumbent upon the academic community that students are
assured of fair and equitable treatment. To that end, the
students have the right of due process and procedural
safeguards. Through these procedures, students can be
assured that their rights are reasonably protected, the facts are
fairly determined, and that the sanctions imposed are justified
by the evidence and appropriate to the seriousness of the
offense.
For purposes of this policy, the Academic Dishonesty Report
form shall be the statement of charges against the student. The
University Judicial Affairs Officer will conduct an investigation
of the charges and decide on their merit. The burden of proof
lies with the instructor making the charges. The student may
appeal the decision of the Judicial Affairs Officer by requesting
a hearing as described in E.O. 628. The faculty member
making the charge may also appeal the University Judicial
Affairs Officer's decision before a panel composed of a student,
a faculty member, and a University administrator. The request
will be made in writing to the Vice President for Student Affairs.
The panel members will be chosen from colleges other than
that of the faculty member making the request. Only the merits
of the charges of academic dishonesty will be considered in
this process. The right and responsibility to determine the
academic consequences of the violation will remain with the
faculty.
V. Finality of the Academic
Dishonesty Process
Notwithstanding any other policy, regulation, or rule, the grade
appeal procedure for the university, or for any school or
department therein, shall not be available to a student to
challenge a course grade on the grounds that the charges of
academic dishonesty were unwarranted. This does not
preclude a student from pursuing a grade grievance against a
professor in a course in which an academic honesty charge
was made providing the grievance is based on issues other
than the charge of academic dishonesty.
Notwithstanding any other policy, regulation, or rule and unless
concrete and significant new evidence is discovered, the
decision and findings of fact following a hearing, or the
admission of cheating or plagiarism by a student, made in
accord with this policy, shall be deemed conclusive as to any
subsequent investigation or hearing arising from or relating to
the same events.
VI. Confidentiality
When a faculty member alleges an incident of cheating or
plagiarism, that faculty member is expected to arrange an
informal conference with the student(s), advise the student(s) of
the allegation(s) as well as supporting evidence thereof, and
provide the student(s) with a copy of the Academic Honesty
Resolution Form so that the student(s) may become fully
apprised of the allegation(s). The student will also receive a
copy of the University policy documents and procedures. All
parties to these and all subsequent deliberations regarding
incidents of cheating and plagiarism have the right to expect
that such deliberations will occur in a setting of strictest
confidentiality.
Concomitant with this right of confidentiality is the obligation of
all parties to refrain from any discussions of these issues
regarding cheating or plagiarism outside of the informal and
formal conferences and meetings as outlined elsewhere in this
document, except in any subsequent legal action. Violations of
this principle of confidentiality are themselves subject to
university disciplinary action.
In the matter of student records and according to Federal and
State privacy laws, students have the right to protections
against improper disclosure of personal information. However,
it is permissible for transcripts of student academic records to
contain information regarding a student's academic status
including such disciplinary actions as suspension or expulsion.
Being a temporary action, suspension may be expunged from
the record upon the student's reinstatement.
Threats/Retaliation:
Any threats or acts of retaliation against any member of the
faculty or staff as a consequence of implementing this policy on
Academic Honesty will be cause for disciplinary action under
section 41301, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, in
addition to civil and criminal liabilities.
VII. Evaluation of Academic
Performance
Nothing in this policy is intended to limit a faculty member’s
ability to assign a grade to a student in a course based solely
on the faculty member’s individual determination of the extent
to which the student achieved the objectives of the course
whether or not the faculty member files a report regarding the
student’s honesty.
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Appendix E - Student Conduct
Inappropriate conduct by students or by applicants for
admission is subject to discipline as provided in Sections
41301 and 41302 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations.
These sections are as follows
41301. Standards for Student Conduct.
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy
living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Each member of the campus community must choose
behaviors that contribute toward this end. Student behavior
that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is
addressed through an educational process that is designed to
promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary,
impose appropriate consequences.
(a) Student Responsibilities……………………...……………………
Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage
in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their
university, to be civil to one another and to others in the
campus community, and to contribute positively to student
and university life.
(b) Unacceptable Student Behaviors . ……………………………
The following behavior is subject to disciplinary sanctions:
(1) Dishonesty, including: …………………………………..
(A) Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic
dishonesty that are intended to gain unfair
academic advantage.… ………………………...
(B) Furnishing false information to a University
official, faculty member, or campus office...……..
(C) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of a University
document, key, or identification instrument.
(D) Misrepresenting one's self to be an authorized
agent of the University or one of its
auxiliaries....................
(2) Unauthorized entry into, presence in, use of, or misuse
of University property.
(3) Willful, material and substantial disruption or
obstruction of a University-related activity, or any on-
campus activity. ...
................................................................
(4) Participating in an activity that substantially and
materially disrupts the normal operations of the University,
or infringes on the rights of members of the University
community.
(5) Willful, material and substantial obstruction of the free
flow of pedestrian or other traffic, on or leading to campus
property or an off-campus University related activity.
(6) Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior at a
University related activity, or directed toward a member of
the University community. ....
..............................................
(7) Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or
safety of any person within or related to the University
community, including physical abuse, threats, intimidation,
harassment, or sexual misconduct.
(8) Hazing, or conspiracy to haze, as defined in Education
Code Sections 32050 and 32051:
"Hazing" includes any method of initiation or pre-initiation
into a student organization, or any pastime or amusement
engaged in with respect to such an organization which
causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm,
or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or
mental harm, to any student or other person attending any
school, community college, college, university or other
educational institution in this state; but the term "hazing"
does not include customary athletic events or other similar
contests or competitions.................................
A group of students acting together may be considered a
'student organization' for purposes of this section whether
or not they are officially recognized. Neither the express or
implied consent of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active
participation while hazing is going on is a defense. Apathy
or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral
act, and is also a violation of this section.
(9) Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of illegal
drugs or drug-related paraphernalia, (except as expressly
permitted by law and University regulations) or the misuse
of legal pharmaceutical drugs.............................................
(10) Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of
alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by law
and University regulations), or public intoxication while on
campus or at a University related activity.
(11) Theft of property or services from the University
community, or misappropriation of University resources.
(12) Unauthorized destruction, or damage to University
property or other property in the University community.
(13) Possession or misuse of firearms or guns, replicas,
ammunition, explosives, fireworks, knives, other weapons,
or dangerous chemicals (without the prior authorization of
the campus president) on campus or at a University
related activity.
(14) Unauthorized recording, dissemination, or publication
of academic presentations (including handwritten notes)
for a commercial purpose.
(15) Misuse of computer facilities or resources, including:
(A) Unauthorized entry into a file, for any.........
purpose.
(B) Unauthorized transfer of a file.
(C) Use of another's identification or password.
(D) Use of computing facilities, campus network,
or other resources to interfere with the work
of another member of the University
community.
(E) Use of computing facilities and resources to
send obscene or intimidating and abusive
messages.
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(F) Use of computing facilities and resources to
interfere with normal University operations.
(G) Use of computing facilities and resources in
violation of copyright laws..............................
(H) Violation of a campus computer use policy.
(16) Violation of any published University policy, rule,
regulation or presidential order.................................
(17) Failure to comply with directions or, or interference
with, any University official or any public safety
officer while acting in the performance of his/her
duties.
(18) Any act chargeable as a violation of a federal,
state, or local law that poses a substantial threat to
the safety or well being of members of the
University community, to property within the
University community or poses a significant threat
of disruption or interference with University
operations.
(19) Violation of the Student Conduct Procedures,
including:
(A) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation
of information related to a student discipline
matter.
(B) Disruption or interference with the orderly
progress of a student discipline proceeding.
(C) Initiation of a student discipline proceeding in
bad faith.
(D) Attempting to discourage another from
participating in the student discipline matter.
(E) Attempting to influence the impartiality of any
participant in a student discipline matter.
(F) Verbal or physical harassment or intimidation
of any participant in a student discipline
matter.
(G) Failure to comply with the sanction(s)
imposed under a student discipline
proceeding.
(20) Encouraging, permitting, or assisting another to do
any act that could subject him or her to discipline.
(c) Application of This Code
Sanctions for the conduct listed above can be imposed on
applicants, enrolled students, students between academic
terms, graduates awaiting degrees, and students who withdraw
from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. Conduct that
threatens the safety or security of the campus community, or
substantially disrupts the functions or operation of the
University is within the jurisdiction of this Article regardless of
whether it occurs on or off campus. Nothing in this Code may
conflict with Education Code Section 66301 that prohibits
disciplinary action against students based on behavior
protected by the First Amendment..............
..............
(d) Procedures for Enforcing This Code..
The Chancellor shall adopt procedures to ensure students are
afforded appropriate notice and an opportunity to be heard
before the University imposes any sanction for a violation of
the Student Conduct Code. .....................................................
Note: Authority cited: Sections 66017, 66452, 66600, 69810, 89030
and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66450, 69813 et
seq. and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66300 and
66450 et seq. Education Code.
41302. Disposition of Fees: Campus
Emergency; Interim Suspension.
The President of the campus may place on probation,
suspend, or expel a student for one or more of the causes
enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for
such student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in
which he or she is suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If
the student is readmitted before the close of the semester,
quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended,
no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on
account of the suspension.........................................................
During periods of campus emergency, as determined by the
President of the individual campus, the President may, after
consultation with the Chancellor, place into immediate effect
any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures
deemed necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency,
safeguard persons and property, and maintain educational
activities.
The President may immediately impose an interim suspension
in all cases in which there is reasonable cause to believe that
such an immediate suspension is required in order to protect
lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. A
student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt
notice of charges and the opportunity for a hearing within 10
days of the imposition of interim suspension. During the period
of interim suspension, the student shall not, without prior
written permission of the President or designated
representative, enter any campus of the California State
University other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any
condition of interim suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 66300, 66600, 89030, 89031 and
89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66017, 66300, 66600,
69810-69813, 89030, 89031, 89700, Education Code; and Section
626.2, Penal Code.Authority cited: Sections 66300, 66600, 89030,
89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66017,
66300, 66600, 69810-69813, 89030, 89031, 89700, Education Code;
and Section 626.2, Penal Code.
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Appendix F - Privacy Rights
of Students in Education Records
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(20 U.S.C. 1232g) and regulations adopted thereunder (34
C.F.R. 99) and California Education Code, Section 67100 et
seq., set out requirements designed to protect students privacy
in their records maintained by the campus, the statute and
regulations govern access to records maintained by the
campus, and the release of such records. The law provides
that the campus must give students access to official records
directly related to the student, and must also provide
opportunity for a hearing to challenge the records if the student
claims they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
inappropriate. The right to a hearing under the law does not
include any right to challenge the appropriateness of a grade
determined by the instructor. The law generally requires the
institution to receive a student’s written consent before
releasing personally identifiable data about the student.
Cal State L.A. has adopted a set of policies and procedures
governing implementation of the statute and the regulations.
Copies of these policies and procedures may be obtained at
the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Student
Affairs 108. Among the types of information included in the
campus statement of policies and procedures are: (1) the types
of student records maintained and the information they contain;
(2) the official responsible for maintaining each type of record;
(3) the location of access lists indicating persons requesting or
receiving information from the record; (4) policies for reviewing
and expunging records; (5) student access rights to their
records; (6) the procedures for challenging the content of
student records; (7) the cost to be charged for reproducing
copies of records; and (8) the right of the student to file a
complaint with the Department of Education. The Department
of Education has established an office and review board to
investigate complaints and adjudicate violations. The
designated office is: The Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.
Cal State L.A. is authorized under the act to release “directory
information” about students. “Directory information” includes
the student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail
address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of
study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, grade level, enrollment status, degrees, honors,
and awards received, and the most recent previous
educational agency or institution attended by the student. The
above-designated information is subject to release by the
campus at any time unless the campus has received prior
written objection from the student specifying what information
the student requests not be released. Such written objections
should be directed to the University Registrar.
Cal State L.A. is authorized to provide access to student
records to campus officials and employees who have
legitimate educational interests in such access. These persons
have responsibilities in the campus’ academic, administrative,
or service functions and have reason for using student records
associated with their campus or other related academic
responsibilities. Student records may also be disclosed to other
persons or organizations under certain conditions (e.g., as part
of accreditation or program evaluation; in response to a court
order or subpoena; in connection with financial aid; or to other
institutions to which the student is transferring).
Addendum to the Privacy Rights of
Students in Education Records
Cal State L.A. is authorized under the act to release "directory
information" about students. "Directory information" includes
the student's name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail
address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of
study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, grade level, enrollment status, degrees, honors,
and awards received, and the most recent previous
educational agency or institution attended by the student. For
bargaining unit student employees, directory information also
includes: the name of the department employing the student,
the student employee's telephone listing within the department,
the student employee's e-mail address within the department,
and the student employee's job classification. The above-
designated information is subject to release by the campus at
any time unless the campus has received prior written
objection from the student specifying information that the
student requests not be released. Such written objections
should be directed to the University Registrar.
766 / Appendix G-Institutional and Financial Assistance Information
Appendix G - Availability of Institutional and
Financial Assistance Information
The following information concerning student financial
assistance may be obtained from the Center for Student
Financial Aid, located in Student Affairs 124, phone (323) 343-
6260:
1. A description of the federal, state, institutional, local, and
private student financial assistance programs available to
students who enroll at Cal State L.A.;
2. For each aid program, a description of procedures and
forms by which students apply for assistance, student
eligibility requirements, criteria for selecting recipients from
the group of eligible applicants, and criteria for determining
the amount of a student's award;
3. A description of the rights and responsibilities of students
receiving financial assistance, including federal Title IV
student assistance programs, and criteria for continued
student eligibility under each program;
4. The satisfactory academic progress standards that
students must maintain for the purpose of receiving
financial assistance and criteria by which a student who
has failed to maintain satisfactory progress may
reestablish eligibility for financial assistance;
5. The method by which financial assistance disbursements
will be made to students and the frequency of those
disbursements;
6. The terms of any loan received as part of the student's
financial aid package, a sample loan repayment schedule,
and the necessity for repaying loans;
7. The general conditions and terms applicable to any
employment provided as part of the student's financial aid
package;
8. The responsibility of Cal State L.A. for providing and
collecting exit counseling information for all student
borrowers under the federal student loan programs; and
9. The terms and conditions for deferral of loan payments for
qualifying service under the Peace Corps Act, the
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, or comparable
volunteer community service.
Information concerning the cost of attending Cal State L.A.
is available from the Center for Student Financial Aid,
located in Student Affairs 124, phone (323) 343-6260, and
includes fees and tuition (where applicable); the estimated
costs of books and supplies; estimates of typical student
room, board, and transportation costs; and, if requested,
additional costs for specific programs.
Information concerning the refund policies of Cal State
L.A. for the return of unearned tuition and fees or other
refundable portions of institutional charges is available
from Disbursement Office, located in Administration 128,
phone (323) 343-3630.
Information concerning policies regarding the return of
federal Title IV student assistance funds as required by
regulation is available from the Center for Student
Financial Aid, located in Student Affairs 124, phone (323)
343-6260.
Information regarding special facilities and services
available to students with disabilities may be obtained from
the Office of Students with Disabilities, located in Student
Affairs 115, phone (323) 343-3140 (TDD 3139).
Information concerning Cal State L.A. policies,
procedures, and facilities for students and other to report
criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on
campus may be obtained from Public Safety Office,
Building C, (323) 343-3700.
Information concerning Cal State L.A. annual campus
security report may be obtained from Public Safety Office,
Building C, phone (323) 343-3700.
Information concerning the prevention of drug and alcohol
abuse and rehabilitation programs may be obtained from
the Health Promotions and Education Center at the
Student Health Center, (323) 343-3340.
Information regarding student retention and graduation
rates at Cal State L.A., and, if available, the number and
percentage of students completing the program in which
the student is enrolled or has expressed interest may be
obtained from the Institutional Research Office, ADM 702,
(323) 343-2730.
Information concerning athletic opportunities available to
male and female students and the financial resources and
personnel that Cal State L.A. dedicates to its men’s and
women’s teams may be obtained from the Division of
Intercollegiate Athletics, Chris Hughes, P.E. 212, (323)
343-5308.
Information concerning teacher preparation programs at
Cal State L.A., including the pass rate on teacher
certification examinations, may be obtained from the
Associate Dean of Student Services, Charter College of
Education, (323) 434-4300.
Information concerning grievance procedures for students
who feel aggrieved in their relationships with the university,
its policies, practices and procedures, or its faculty and
staff may be obtained from Office of the Vice President for
Student Affairs, Judicial Affairs Officer, (323) 343-3100.
The federal Military Selective Service Act (the “Act”)
requires most males residing in the United States to
present themselves for registration with the Selective
Service System within thirty days of their eighteenth
birthday. Most males between the ages of 18 and 25 must
be registered. Males born after December 31, 1959, may
be required to submit a statement of compliance with the
Act and regulations in order to receive any grant, loan, or
work assistance under specified provisions of existing
federal law. In California, students subject to the Act who
fail to register are also ineligible to receive any need-based
student grants funded by the state or a public
postsecondary institution.
Selective Service registration forms are available at any
U.S. Post Office, and many high schools have a staff
member or teacher appointed as a Selective Service
Registrar. Applicants for financial aid can also request that
information provided on the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) be used to register them with the
Selective Service. Information on the Selective Service
System is available and the registration process may be
initiated online at http://www.sss.gov
.
Appendix H-Procedure for Establishment or Adjustment of a Student Body Fee and Other Mandatory Fees 767
Appendix H - Procedure for the Establishment
or Abolishment of a Student Body Fee
The law governing the California State University provides
that fees defined as mandatory, such as a student body
association fee and a student body center fee, may be
established. A student body association fee must be
established upon a favorable vote of two-thirds of the
students voting in an election held for this purpose
(Education Code, Section 89300). A student body center
fee may be established only after a fee referendum is held
which approves by a two-thirds favorable vote the
establishment of the fee (Education Code, Section 89304).
The student body fee was established at Cal State L.A. by
student referendum in 1959. The campus president may
adjust the stud
ent body association fee only after the fee adjustment has
been approved by a majority of students voting in a
referendum established for that purpose (Education Code,
Section 89300). The required fee shall be subject to
referendum at any time upon the presentation of a petition
to the campus president containing the signatures of 10
percent of the regularly enrolled students at the University.
Once bonds are issued, authority to set and adjust student
body center fees is governed by provisions of the State
University Revenue Bond Act of 1947, including, but not
limited to, Education Code, sections 90012, 90027, and
90068. Student body association fees support a variety of
cultural and recreational programs, childcare centers, and
special student support programs.
The process to establish and adjust other campus-based
mandatory fees requires consideration by the campus fee
advisory committee and a student referendum. The
campus President may use alternate consultation
mechanisms if he/she determines that a referendum is not
the best mechanism to achieve appropriate and
meaningful consultation. Results of the referendum and
the fee committee review are advisory to the campus
President. The President may also request the Chancellor
to establish the mandatory fee.
For more information or questions, please contact Colleen
Nickles, Senior Director of Financing & Treasury in the
CSU Chancellor’s Office, at (562) 981-4579 or
.
768 / Appendix I– Student Grievance Procedures
Appendix I – Student Grievance Procedures
(Senate: 1/23/68, 11/9/71, 7/15/75, 10/5/77, 2/27/79, 3/11/80; 5/13/80,
12/2/80, 3/2/99;
President 3/26/68/, 11/18/71, 12/31/75, 11/1/77, 3/8/79, 6/23/80,
12/9/80, 4/30/99; Editorial Amendment: 9/00)
It is believed by the makers of this statement that adequate
safeguards have been included to protect the rights of all
concerned parties and to insure that grievances are handled
fairly. However, no rule, regulation, or policy should substitute
for open, honest communication; nor should any grievance
procedure take the place of negotiating in good faith. The
grievance procedure described herein is but one channel for
solving problems. It is the least desirable method, but may
become a necessary method for solving problems. It should
not be used to avoid the personal communication that is
necessary to the academic process. Information regarding
procedures for filing a grievance may be obtained from the
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Student Grievance Policy and Procedure is
to enable students to seek redress for complaints or
grievances (referred to as “grievances”) that allegedly resulted
in injury to the student. A grievance arises from any alleged
unauthorized or unjustified act or decision by a member of the
faculty, staff, and/or management employee which adversely
affects the status, rights, or privileges of a student.
Policy:
The Student Grievance process is intended to resolve
grievances that are not addressed by more specific policies or
investigative processes. It applies to existing University policy
and is not a vehicle to change existing or create new University
policy.
Definitions/Responsibilities:
a. Appropriate Administrator – The Vice President of the
Division (or the Division Vice President’s designee) in
which the named employee works. In the case of a faculty
employee, the dean of the appropriate college may be the
appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator
will work with the named employee and the student to
attempt to resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of both.
b. Appropriate Supervisor – The immediate superior to
whom the named employee reports on the date of the
action or event being grieved. For purposes of this
Grievance Procedure, a faculty employee’s appropriate
supervisor is his/her department/division chair or school
director. The appropriate supervisor will work with the
named employee and the student to attempt to resolve the
grievance to the satisfaction of both.
c. Business Day – All days of the week, excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, and days on which California State
University, Los Angeles is closed.
d. Committee – The University Student Grievance
Committee. The Committee, through its panel, will
conduct grievance hearings, deliberate, and issue findings
of fact and recommendations for action fairly and
expeditiously.
e. Coordinator – The Coordinator of the Committee. The
Coordinator shall be a University administrator, appointed
by the President. The Coordinator shall serve at the
pleasure of the President, with no set term of office. The
Coordinator shall serve as Chair for and advise the
Committee and any panels on rules and procedures. The
Coordinator shall not vote and the Coordinator shall
remain neutral on the merits of the grievance. The
Coordinator will select panels from the Committee, chair,
coordinate, and monitor the activities of the panels,
schedule hearings, and meet with the Committee and
panels as necessary. The Coordinator will ensure that
grievances are processed in accord with this Grievance
Procedure and assist students in submitting grievances to
the Committee.
f. Faculty Unit Employee – An employee who is a member
of Bargaining Unit 3 at the University.
g. Grievance – A complaint by a student, which is not
subject to another investigation process, that a named
employee has treated the student unfairly or has violated
the California State University, Los Angeles policy,
resulting in an injury to the student. Grievances may not
be brought against the University President under this
procedure.
h. Investigation Process – Any grievance resolution
process, formal investigation process, or discipline
process administered by the University, other than the
student grievance process, which more appropriately and
effectively resolves the issues raised in the student’s
grievance.
i. Management Employee – An employee with
management/supervisory responsibilities working under
the Management Personnel Plan (Title 5, Article 2.2).
j. Named Employee – An employee of the California State
University, Los Angeles (including a faculty unit employee)
who is the focus of the student’s grievance. The named
employee will attempt, when possible, to resolve the
grievance informally with the student.
k. Panel – A subset of the Committee assigned to consider a
grievance, consisting of one faculty member, one student,
and one President’s appointee. The Coordinator may
serve as an advisory, non-voting member of the panel.
l. President – The President of California State University,
Los Angeles. The President will consider timely appeals of
the President’s Designee’s decision, consult with other
persons as necessary, and issue decisions on appeals
and corrective orders.
m. President’s Designee – A management employee
designated by the President.
n. Student – A person who, at the time that the event or
action which is the subject of the grievance occurred, was
a continuing undergraduate or graduate student, or
enrolled in an Extended Education or Open University
course.
o. Vice President – The Vice President of the division of the
University in which the named employee works.
Informal Grievance Resolution:
Because timely resolution of complaints or grievances is in the
best interests of students, faculty, administration, and the
University as a whole, all parties are expected to actively seek
resolution to these complaints or grievances within the time
frame and through the procedures set forth by this policy.
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Although they are informal, the first three steps of the
grievance process must be completed within ninety days of the
event/action (or the last date of a related series of
events/actions) upon which the grievance is based, unless the
student and the appropriate administrator enter an extension of
time in writing. All parties have the responsibility to make
themselves aware of these procedures and act in a manner
which allows the process to work efficiently and fairly.
Step One –
Discussion with Named Employee
Before commencing any formal proceedings under the Student
Grievance Process, a student should normally attempt to
discuss with the named employee the student’s concerns or
complaints about the named employee’s conduct. This may
not be possible in all cases, particularly if the student believes
that he/she is or will be the victim of discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation. Barring these concerns, however,
the student should make the effort to speak to the named
employee.
A student is not required to discuss his/her grievance with the
named employee and may proceed directly to step two.
However, the panel may consider unwarranted avoidance of
the named employee in evaluating the credibility of the
student’s grievance and the severity of the named employee’s
conduct.
If the grievance is resolved at step one, no further action under
this policy will be taken.
Step Two –
Discussion with Appropriate Supervisor
If the grievance is not resolved at step one, the student should
discuss it with the appropriate supervisor. This discussion is a
prerequisite to preceding to steps three and four. The
appropriate supervisor’s role at this stage is that of mediator.
The appropriate supervisor shall reasonably attempt to mediate
a resolution to the grievance. This stage of the grievance
process shall be considered informal and the involved parties
are strongly encouraged to participate and cooperate with the
appropriate supervisor’s attempt to resolve the dispute. If the
named employee is a unit three employee, the supervisor may
consult an appropriate department/division/school committee
that has been designated by the department/division/school to
hear student grievances. This department/division/school
committee shall recommend a resolution to the Supervisor who
will share this information with the student and the employee.
If the appropriate supervisor or named employee believes that
the student did not reasonably attempt to resolve the
grievance, the panel may consider this in evaluating the
credibility of the student’s grievance and the severity of the
named employee’s conduct.
If the grievance is resolved at step two, no further action under
this policy will be taken.
If the appropriate supervisor is the named employee against
whom the student has grieved, the student may bypass step
two and proceed directly to step three.
Step Three –
Discussion with the Appropriate Administrator
If the grievance is not resolved at step two, the student should
discuss it with the appropriate administrator. This discussion is
a prerequisite to proceeding to step four. The appropriate
administrator shall reasonably attempt to mediate a solution to
the grievance. If the appropriate administrator believes that the
student or named employee did not reasonably attempt to
resolve the grievance, the panel may consider this in
evaluating the credibility of the student’s grievance and the
severity of the named employee’s conduct.
If the grievance is resolved at step three, no further action
under this policy will be taken.
If the appropriate administrator is the named employee against
whom the student has grieved, the student may bypass steps
two and three and proceed directly to step four.
Committee Formation Procedures:
The committee shall consist of nine members, each serving a
one-year term commencing on July 1. Three members shall be
students, three members shall be unit three faculty, and three
members shall be staff employees.
Student members shall be appointed by the governing board of
the Associated Students, no later than April 15 of each year.
No more than one student in any major may be appointed. To
be eligible for appointment, a student must have completed at
least two quarters at the University and at the time of
appointment be in good academic standing. Within five
business days of appointing student members, the Associated
Students shall notify the President of their names and majors.
Faculty shall be appointed by the Nominations Committee of
the Academic Senate no later than April 15 of each year. No
more than one faculty member may be appointed from any
college. To be eligible for appointment, a faculty member must
be tenured or tenure-track. The faculty member may not be on
sabbatical, a difference-in-pay leave, or be serving a terminal
year during his/her year of service. Within five business days
of making appointments, the Nominations Committee shall
notify the President of the names and departments of the
selected faculty members.
Staff members shall be appointed by the President no later
than April 15 of each year.
If, for any reason, a committee member leaves the committee,
the appropriate appointing authority shall replace him/her as
soon as possible. If the departing member is on one or more
panels that have not completed their cases, the coordinator
shall select an alternate panel member by lot.
Formal Grievance Resolution:
Step Four –
Presenting Grievance to the Committee
Within one hundred days of the event/action (or the last date of
a related series of events/actions) upon which the grievance is
based, a student must complete an approved grievance form
and present it to the coordinator if he/she desires formal review
of the grievance, notwithstanding any action taken by the
appropriate administrator. If the student and the appropriate
administrator had entered an extension of time in writing
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permitting the first three levels of the grievance process to be
completed in more than ninety days, then this deadline
for completing an approved grievance form shall be
automatically extended by the same number of days as set
forth in the extension document. The student shall have first
completed the informal processes, in a time and manner that
will permit the timely filing of the grievance form.
The coordinator shall assist the student in submitting
allegations and identifying physical evidence and witnesses on
the grievance form. The coordinator shall determine whether
findings have been made as to facts alleged in the grievance
through another investigation process and obtain a copy of
such findings if they exist and are not confidential.
Within five business days of receiving a grievance, the
coordinator shall select a panel from the committee.
The coordinator shall select by lot a panel of three members,
consisting of one member each from three groups of
appointees. If a panel member can not serve because of
unavailability, conflict of interest, or other reason beyond
his/her control, a replacement shall be selected by lot from that
panel member’s group.
For purposes of panel selection, a conflict of interest exists for
a potential panel member if he/she is:
a. the named employee against whom the grievance is
brought;
b. a student who was in the class that is a subject of the
grievance;
c. a witness to any of the events that are the subject of
the grievance or the name employee’s response;
d. a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, first
cousin, spouse, ex-spouse, son-in-law, daughter-in-
law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, or
domestic partner of, or who has cohabited with the
student or the named employee; and
e. from the same department or unit as the named
employee.
A panel member who has conflict shall immediately notify the
coordinator, so that a replacement may be selected. A
knowing failure to disclose a conflict of interest shall be
grounds for disciplinary action against the panel member by the
University and shall be grounds for permanent removal of the
individual from the committee.
Within five business days of selecting a panel, the coordinator
shall notify the student, in writing, that he/she has received the
grievance and that the panel has been formed. The names of
the panel members shall be provided in the notice. A copy of
this policy and procedure shall also be included with the notice.
Within two business days of selecting the panel, the
coordinator shall notify the named employee, in writing, that a
grievance has been filed against him/her. The notice shall
include a copy of the completed grievance form and the names
of the panel members. The notice shall inform the named
employee that he/she has ten business days in which to deliver
to the coordinator a written response to the grievance and that
no facts, physical evidence or witnesses will be permitted at the
hearing if they are not identified in the written response. A
copy of this policy and procedure shall be included with the
notice.
A student or named employee must notify the coordinator, in
writing, of any objections to a member of the panel within five
business days of receiving notice of the panel members’
names. Objections to the composition of the panel must be
based on at least one of the grounds set forth in the section on
conflict of interest. The coordinator shall immediately contact
the panel member in question. If the panel member denies
that a conflict exists, the coordinator shall decide whether a
conflict exists, within five business days of receiving the
objection. If the panel member is removed or admits a conflict,
a new panel member shall be selected and all parties shall be
notified in writing of the replacement within five business days.
If the coordinator receives written findings made in another
investigation process stemming from the same events/actions
as the grievance prior to a decision by the panel, and those
findings are not confidential, he/she shall give copies of the
findings to the panel, the student and the named employee
within five days.
Within five business days of receiving the response from the
named employee, the coordinator shall give a copy of the
response to the student.
Initial Consideration of Grievance:
Within five business days of selecting the panel, the
coordinator shall provide each panel member a copy of the
completed grievance form. The panel members shall meet
with the coordinator within five business days after the
coordinator provides the grievance form to the panel to discuss
the allegations, determine, based on the preliminary
information available at that point, whether a case for
misconduct has been stated, and notify the coordinator of its
conclusion in writing. For the purposes of this policy a potential
case for misconduct exists only if:
a. the alleged conduct, if true, would constitute unfair
treatment or a violation of policy by the named
employee against the student, and
b. a hearing on the allegations would reasonably permit
the panel to determine the truth or falsity of the facts
alleged.
The named employee’s response is not relevant and shall not
be considered by the panel members at this stage. Similarly,
findings from another investigation process shall not be
considered at this stage. A panel member may not abstain
from voting on whether or not a case for misconduct exists.
If the panel concludes that a case for misconduct does not
exist as to one or more allegations, the coordinator shall
provide the written conclusion and a copy of the grievance to
the President’s Designee within five business days of receipt,
of the conclusion from the panel. Within five business days of
receipt, the President’s Designee shall adopt the panel’s
conclusion as to the allegations in question and notify the
student in writing or reject it in whole or in part and direct the
panel to conduct a hearing. If the President’s Designee directs
the panel to hear the grievance as to the allegations in
question, he/she shall identify in writing those allegations for
which he/she believes a case for misconduct exists, and
provide a copy to the coordinator.
If the panel concludes that a case for misconduct exists in
some or all of the allegations, the panel shall identify in writing
those allegations and provide a copy to the coordinator.
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Within five business days of receiving a decision to conduct
hearing, the coordinator shall provide a copy of the decision to
the student and the named employee and schedule a hearing
date no later than 20 business days after his/her receipt of the
decision. The hearing may be scheduled on a later date only
for extraordinary reasons, which shall be limited to the
availability of the student, the named employee, a panel
member, or a witness deemed by a majority of the panel as
material to the hearing. A person is available unless he/she is
legally required to be elsewhere or has previously planned
travel or activity that will make him/her physically unavailable.
If the coordinator subsequently receives a directive from the
President’s designee to conduct a hearing on other allegations,
the coordinator shall provide a copy of the directive to the
panel, the student, and the named employee.
If the coordinator believes that multiple grievances are
sufficiently related, he/she may schedule a single hearing in
which all related grievances shall be presented provided the
named employee approves. Where such grievances have
been assigned to different panels, the coordinator shall choose
one of these panels by lot to hear the grievances. Within five
business days of selecting the panel, the coordinator shall
notify in writing the affected students, employees, and panel
members of the consolidation and provide the names of the
panel members in writing to the affected students and
employees. The coordinator shall send copies of the grievance
forms to the panel members.
Grievance Hearing:
The coordinator shall provide to the student and named
employee written notice of the date, time, and location of the
hearing, at least ten business days before the date of the
hearing. Shorter notice may be provided only if all parties to
the hearing have agreed to accept shorter notice. The
coordinator shall include with the notice to the President’s
Designee or panel’s identification of pertinent allegations.
It is the duty of the student and the named employee to provide
notice to and secure attendance of their witnesses at the
hearing.
No person who is or ever has been licensed to practice law
may participate in the hearing process, unless that person is
the student, the named employee, a panel member, or a
witness. A student or named employee may be represented by
any other person. The representative may assist in the
presentation of evidence and arguments to the panel, but may
not also be a witness. The panel may receive legal advice
from the University Legal Counsel regarding procedural or legal
questions, but not about the merits of the grievance.
The burden of proof in a hearing rests with the student, who
must prove that it is more likely than not that the alleged
actions/events occurred and that they constituted unfair
treatment or a violation of policy.
Each party shall provide all evidence necessary to support
his/her claims or defenses. In instances where relevant
evidence is in the custody of another student or named
employee, the party who wishes to use the evidence may ask
the panel to order that person to provide it to the panel prior to
the hearing. The panel shall have the authority to order any
University employee or student to appear and/or produce
evidence. No University employee employed by the Campus
Police shall be required to appear and/or produce evidence if
doing so is not permitted by law or recognized public policy.
The panel shall, where necessary, delete or obscure
appropriate portions of evidence to protect the privacy of non-
parties.
The student and the named employee may be present at all
times during the hearing. The hearing shall be closed to all
persons except the student, the named employee, their
respective representatives, the witness who is presently
testifying, the coordinator, the student’s support person, and
the panel members. The hearing shall proceed only when all
three panel members are present.
The formal rules of evidence shall not govern grievance
hearings. However, the rules set forth in this section are
necessary to ensure that evidence offered at a hearing is
appropriately received and considered.
Prior to the hearing, the coordinator shall give to each panel
member a copy of the named employee’s response to the
grievance and any relevant findings made in another
investigation process. Unless the panel deems it necessary to
accommodate the schedules of witnesses, the panel shall
receive all other evidence in the following order:
a. The student shall present all evidence in support of
the grievance. The student is limited to presenting
evidence that is referred to in or relevant to the
allegations made in the grievance form.
b. The named employee shall present all evidence
refuting the allegations. The named employee is
limited to presenting evidence that is referred to in or
relevant to the allegations and defenses raised by the
named employee in the response to the grievance
form.
c. The student shall present all evidence that rebuts the
named employee’s evidence that does not simply
restate the student’s earlier evidence.
d. The named employee shall present all evidence that
rebuts the student’s rebuttal evidence that does not
simply restate the named employee’s earlier
evidence.
Evidence that is solely about the character of a student, named
employee, or witness shall not be permitted. This shall not
preclude evidence that, for reason other than character, bears
on the credibility of a student, named employee, or witness, or
tends to show a relevant trait or practice.
Hearsay statements may be considered, but the panel should
consider the existence or lack of corroborating evidence and
the reason for the absence of the person to whom the
statement is attributed.
Cross-examination of witnesses shall not be permitted.
However, panel members may ask questions of any witness. A
student or named employee may, at the conclusion of a
witness’ testimony, request that the panel ask other questions
of the witness. The panel may honor or disregard such
requests.
To expedite a hearing, the student and named employee may
agree to the existence of any fact. Where possible such
agreements should be entered onto the record at the beginning
of the hearing. The panel shall consider proven all facts for
which there are such agreements.
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Either party may object to evidence at the time it is introduced
on the ground that it is impermissible under the grievance
procedure. The panel shall rule on all objections.
The panel may record the hearing. Such recording shall exist
solely for use by the panel while making its findings of fact and
recommendations, and shall be used for no other purpose.
Recordings will be destroyed five years after the conclusion of
the hearing.
Decision of the Presidents Designee:
Within ten business days after the hearing concludes, the panel
shall deliberate and make findings of fact in writing. The panel
shall convey its findings and any recommendations for
remedial action in writing to the President’s Designee. The
findings shall summarize the testimony of each witness, identify
each piece of physical evidence presented during the hearing,
and describe how the panel made its findings. Copies of all
documents placed in evidence shall be included.
In making its findings, the panel shall defer to and adopt any
relevant findings made in an earlier investigation process,
unless the evidence presented at the hearing clearly compels a
different finding.
Within five business days of receiving the panel’s findings and
recommendations, the President’s Designee shall issue a
written decision. The decision shall state whether each finding
has been accepted or rejected. The President’s Designee
shall accept each finding made by the panel unless he/she
concludes that no evidence was presented that, if true, would
support a finding. The President’s Designee may adopt, reject,
or modify any recommendation by the panel. The President’s
Designee shall address his/her decision to the student, with
copies to be sent to the named employee, the coordinator, and
the appropriate administrator. Absent a timely appeal, the
President’s Designee’s decision shall be final.
Appeal Procedures:
The student or named employee may appeal the President’s
Designee’s decision. The student or named employee must
deliver a written appeal to the President within ten business
days of the receipt of the President’s Designee’s decision.
Appeals may be taken only for the following reasons:
a. The grievance was not submitted in a timely manner
at step four.
b. A panel member had a conflict of interest and was not
removed after an objection was raised in a timely
manner.
c. A panel member had a conflict of interest that was
discovered subsequently to the time during which
objections could be made.
d. The procedure set forth in this grievance procedure
was not followed, to the detriment of the appealing
party.
e. A panel member was biased against the appealing
party.
The letter shall describe in detail the facts that support one or
more of the reasons set forth in this section. Appeals based on
bias must state facts that, if true, indicate bias.
The President may make inquiries of any person he/she
believes has information relevant to the appeal, and shall issue
a written decision rejecting or accepting the appeal within
fifteen business days of receipt of the appeal. The President’s
decision shall be addressed to the appealing party, with copies
to be sent to the other party, the coordinator, and the
appropriate administrator.
If the President rejects an appeal, the President’s Designee’s
decision is final.
If the President concludes that the appeal is meritorious,
he/she shall refer the matter back to the level at which the error
occurred, with corrective instructions. If a panel member was
biased or in conflict, the instructions shall include an order to
assign a new panel. The grievance shall proceed from the
level to which it was referred.
General Guidelines:
Any decision or action by a panel is, unless otherwise
indicated, made by majority vote.
If the date to take some action under this policy falls on a day
that is not a business day, the action may be taken on the next
following business day. The date on which an action is to take
place may also be extended by the coordinator, the President’s
Designee, or the President, as deemed necessary to the fair
consideration of a grievance.
Except as necessary to process a grievance, the coordinator
and the members of the committee shall maintain strict
confidentiality as to all grievance matters and materials.
No student or named employee, or witness should suffer
adverse academic or employment consequences as a result of
attendance at a grievance hearing, provided he/she has given
prior notice of his/her anticipated absence from class or work to
his/her instructor or supervisor. The coordinator shall certify,
upon request by any person, the date(s) and time(s) during
which that person participated in a grievance hearing.
Supervisors and instructors are required to excuse any
absence that is so certified, instructors shall permit a student to
turn in work or take test at an alternate time if necessary to
accommodate the student’s appearance at the grievance
hearing.
All documents that are required to be sent to a student, or
named employee are deemed received on the date that a
document is personally delivered or faxed, or two days after it
is placed in the mail.
The President or President’s Designee may consult any person
in performing their duties and may delegate their duties to any
management employee who is not the subject of the grievance.
The student or named employee may have a support person
present at all levels of review, including the grievance hearing.
Organizations Affected:
All University departments.
Appendix J – Student Rights and Responsibilities / 773
Appendix J – Statement of Student Rights
and Responsibilities
(Senate: 1/23/68, 11/9/71, 7/15/75, 5/10/77, 11/26/85. 2/18/97; President: 3/26/68, 11/18/71, 12/31/75,* 6/30/77, 12/20/85, 6/6/97;
Editorial Amendment: 9/00)
*Should any provision of this approved Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities be deemed contrary to procedural regulations under Title
IX or any other regulation of the federal government, such provisions will be null and void until properly amended. The voiding of any one section
shall not invalidate any other section.
Preamble
Existing for the pursuit of knowledge, academic institutions
should encourage students to enlarge their capacity for critical
judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search
for truth. In this respect, free inquiry and free expression are
essential when appropriate to the mode of instruction.
Scholars have rights and responsibilities deriving from their
highest standards. As members of this community, students
have the duty of exercising and cherishing the freedom to learn.
Therefore, appropriate opportunities in the classroom, on the
campus, and in the larger community should prevail for such a
purpose. This document enumerates some conditions
conducive to freedom of learning. Students should exercise
their rights with maturity and responsibility.
The advancement of higher learning should be the obligation of
all members of the academic community. The University has a
duty to develop policies and procedures which safeguard
academic freedom. In consonance with this social process, the
student's rights and privileges as citizens or residents of the
United States shall not be abridged.
I. Academic Advisement
Students have the responsibility to seek advisement throughout
their enrollment at this University. To meet this responsibility,
they have the right to reasonable access to professional
advisement relative to all segments of their academic programs
and to their career goals related to those academic programs.
From academic major advisers, students should expect
advisement relative to the appropriate selection of major and
support courses and of General Education courses related to
their goals and interests, and on matters relating to most
university, and all college and department regulations and
procedures. From other appropriate university offices, students
should expect advice on matters relating to state and university
regulations and procedures. Students have the responsibility to
consult the requisite catalogs, schedules, and handbooks for
rules and regulations concerning their major and support
courses.
II. In the Classroom
When appropriate to the mode of instruction in the classroom
as well as in conference and advisement, the professor should
encourage open inquiry and free expression. Students shall be
evaluated solely on the basis of their academic performance,
not on their opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to
academic performance.
a. Freedom of Expression. Students are responsible
for mastery of the content of any course in which they
enroll, but they are free to take reasoned exception at
appropriate times to the interpretation of data or
opinions offered.
b. Academic Evaluation. Students are responsible for
meeting standards of academic performance
established by their professors. Evaluations based on
standards other than academic performance in the
course being offered shall be considered arbitrary or
capricious. The measurement of a student's
performance is the responsibility of the professor. The
assignment of a final grade is the responsibility solely
of the professor.
c. Instructional Practice. Students have the right to
substantial instruction in the course content at the time
scheduled for class meetings except in mitigating
circumstances.
d. Writing and Plagiarism. Plagiarism is a direct
violation of intellectual and academic honesty. While it
exists in many forms, all plagiarisms refer to the same
act: representing somebody else's words or ideas as
one's own. The most extreme forms of plagiarism are
a paper written by another person, a paper obtained
from a commercial source, or a paper made up of
passages copied word for word without
acknowledgment. But paraphrasing authors' ideas or
quoting even limited portions of their texts without
proper citation is also an act of plagiarism. Even
putting someone else's ideas into one's own words
without acknowledgment may be plagiarism. In any of
its forms, plagiarism cannot be tolerated in an
academic community. It may constitute grounds for a
failing grade, probation, suspension, or expulsion.
One distinctive mark of an educated person is the
ability to use language correctly and effectively to
express ideas. Faculty assign written work for the
purpose of helping students achieve that mark. Each
professor will outline specific desiderata, but all expect
every student to present work that represents the
student's understanding of the subject in the student's
own words. It is seldom expected that student papers
will be based entirely or even primarily on original
ideas or original research. Therefore, to incorporate
the concepts of others may be appropriate with proper
acknowledgment of the sources; and to quote others
directly by means of quotation marks and
acknowledgments is proper. However, if a paper
consists entirely of quotations and citations, the paper
should be rewritten to show the student's own
understanding and expressive ability. The purpose of
the written assignment (i.e. development of
communication and analytic skills) should be kept in
mind as each paper is prepared. It should not be
evaded through plagiarism.
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III. Student Official Records and
Information
a. Separation of Records and Information. To
minimize the risk of disclosure to unauthorized
persons, discipline, counseling, medical, and activities
records shall be kept separately from the official
university academic records. Transcripts of academic
records shall contain only information about academic
status, except that student participation in academic
governance may also be recorded pursuant to policies
adopted by the University. However, disciplinary
actions taken against a student which affect eligibility
to reregister may be recorded for as long as
authorized by special action of the President or
designee, pursuant to the Student Disciplinary
Procedures of The California State University.
b. University Access to Records and Information.
Information from disciplinary, counseling, academic,
medical, or activities files shall be available only to
authorized persons within the University who require
such records in the normal course of performing the
assigned duties of their position.
c. Extra-Institutional Access to Records and
Information. Students have a right to expect that their
records will not be subject to unauthorized disclosure
or access. Student records shall not be available to
any extra-institutional person, agency, or organization
except as permitted under the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA, 20, U.S.C. 1232 [G]).
Custodians of student records should be aware that
the law prohibits release of most student information
without prior consent, except within the University or
state or Federal agencies, and only when the persons
receiving the information have a "legitimate
educational interest."
Students should be aware that there are
circumstances under which "directory information" can
be released to extra-institutional parties unless a
student specifically prohibits it by filing a form with the
Registrar's office. (The University shall ensure that
the students are notified of their right to file such a
form.) Directory information as defined by FERPA
includes the student's name, address, telephone
listing, data and place of birth, major field of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic
teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards
received, and the most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the student. All
requests for release of student "directory information"
to extra-institutional parties shall be reviewed by the
campus information officer and a determination
rendered as to whether it meets FERPA requirements.
The University shall make a good faith effort to notify a
student in writing upon receipt of a subpoena of
student records and information, the judicial authority
requesting the records, the specific records requested,
and the action taken by the University.
d. Student Access to Records and Information.
Unless their right to access has previously been
waived on a from provided for that purpose* currently
enrolled and former students of California State
University, Los Angeles shall have under both the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(FEPA) and state law the right to know about existing
student record systems and to examine their own
records, including letters of recommendation, by
following procedures that are established by the office
responsible for keeping records. Persons making
recommendations have a right to know in writing
whether access rights have been waived. Students
may challenge the record's accuracy or the
appropriateness of its retention. In addition, students
shall have the right to include in their individual
records any additional information or responses
bearing on information they find objectionable.
Students must furnish copies of such additional
information to the individuals, departments, or
administrative officers who originate the information
found objectionable .**
e.
Confidentiality of Acquired Information. All
University personnel shall respect confidential
information about students which they acquire in the
course of their work.
f. Political Files. No records or files shall be kept
reflecting the political beliefs or political activities of
students.
g. Disciplinary Files. Any person or entity holding
disciplinary records shall destroy disciplinary files five
years after the expiration of disciplinary action or
immediately after the decision that there shall be no
disciplinary action.
h. Copies of Student Records. A student may
receive a copy of a record which the student has
requested or consented to be released. Students
must pay a charge for copies of records for which such
a charge has been established.
*Students have access to only those letters of
recommendation written after January 1,
1975, unless the author of the earlier letters
consents to the ending of confidentiality.
**Students shall not have access to
investigative information unless such
information is directly relevant to the
evidence used in formal disciplinary hearings.
IV. Freedom of Information
a. The student shall have the right to reasonable
access to university, college, and department policies,
procedures, standards, and regulations which affect
the right of a student to enroll, remain enrolled, or
withdraw from any course or program of study.
b. The University's General Catalog shall be the
principal means by which such academic information
as enumerated above shall be transmitted to students.
c. the University, colleges, departments, and
interdisciplinary groups shall not initiate and
implement, procedures, standards, and regulations
which affect the right of a student to enroll, remain
enrolled, or withdraw from any course or program of
study except through established university
procedures.
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d. Students shall have the right to information from
each professor at the first class session the general
requirements and goals of a course in which they are
enrolled, and the general criteria upon which they will
be evaluated in that course. Such information must be
made available in the form of a written syllabus by the
second meeting, and preferably at the first class
session. A copy of the syllabus shall be available for
review in the department office. The syllabus shall
include but not be limited to the following:
(1) General course description including
course prerequisites, if any.
(2) Course objectives.
(3) Topical outline of course.
(4) Requirements - policies and procedures
(e.g., attendance, assignments, reading), and
basis for evaluation (e.g., written work,
examinations or quizzes, term papers,
portfolios, projects, laboratory or field work
assignments, etc.).
(5) Grading system and its relation to
achievement of the requirements in (4).
(6) Date and time of final examination.
(7) Instructor's campus location, telephone
extension and office hours.
e. Just as it is the students' right to know the policies,
procedures, standards, and regulations which affect
their rights, so shall it be their responsibility to obtain
and act appropriately on such information, and their
ignorance of such information which has been made
accessibly to them shall not be cause to waive such
policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
V. Student Affairs
a. Freedom of Access to Higher Education. The
University will make clear the characteristics and
academic performance of students which it considers
relevant to success in the institution's program. Under
no circumstances should a student be barred from
admission to a particular institution on the basis of
race, religion, or sex. Thus, within the limits of its
facilities, the University shall be open to all students
who are qualified according to its admission
standards. The facilities and services of the University
shall be open to all of its enrolled students, and the
institution shall use its influence to secure equal
access for all students to public facilities in the local
community.
b. Freedom of Association. Students bring to the
campus a variety of interests previously acquired, and
develop many new interests as members of the
academic community. They shall be free to organize
and join associations to promote their common
interests.
(1) Affiliation with an extra-mural organization
shall not disqualify a student organization
from institutional recognition. At the same
time, all actions of a student organization
shall be determined by vote of only those
persons given voting privileges in that
organization and who also hold bona fide
membership in the university community.
These university organizations may not
represent themselves as expressing official
policy or practice of the University.
(2) The institution requires student
organizations to make every effort to secure
a faculty adviser. Each organization shall free
to choose its own faculty adviser. Institutional
recognition will not be withheld or withdrawn
solely because of the inability of a student
organization, after conscientious effort, to
secure an adviser. Members of the faculty
perform an important educational role and
serve the university community when they
accept the responsibility to advise and
consult with student organizations. They shall
guide organizations in the exercise of
responsibility, but they do not have the
authority to control the policy of
organizations.
(3) Student organizations are required to
submit a constitution,* a statement of
purpose, a list of officers, a definition of
membership, and rules of procedure to the
Director of Student Programs and Housing.
Student organization are not required to
submit a membership list as a condition of
institutional recognition. The list of officers
shall be destroyed when it is no longer in
effect.
(4) Student organization, including those
affiliated with an extramural organization, will
be open to all students without respect to
race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or
age.
(5) Students and student organization are
free to examine and to discuss all questions
of interest to them, and to express opinions
publicly or privately. They are also free to
support causes by any means which do not
disrupt the regular and essential operation of
the institution. At the same time, they must
make clear to the academic larger community
that in their public expressions or
demonstrations, students or student
organizations speak only for themselves.
(6) Students are allowed to invite and to hear
any person of their own choosing, providing
the invitation is in consonance with university
policy on visiting speakers. The institutional
control of campus facilities will not be used a
device of censorship. Sponsorship of guest
speakers does not necessarily imply approval
or endorsement of the views express, either
by the sponsoring group or the institution.
c. Student Participation in Institutional
Government. As members of the academic
community, students shall be free, individually and
collectively, to express their views on issues of
institutional policy and on matters of general interest to
the student body.** The role and character of student
government shall be reviewed and modified only
through prescribed procedures.
d. Student Publications and Broadcasting. Student
publications and the student press are valuable aids in
establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of free
and responsible discussion and intellectual exploration
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on the campus. They are a means of bringing student
concerns to the attention of the faculty and the
institutional authorities, and of formulating student
opinion on various issues on the campus and in the
world at large. They also represent the institution to
the public. The Communications Code states
university policies on these matters. To this end, the
editorial freedom of student editors and managers
entails corollary responsibilities to be governed by the
canons of responsible journalism, where libel,
indecency, undocumented allegations, attacks on
personal integrity, and the techniques of harassment
and innuendo are especially inappropriate.
Particular questions with respect to a student's rights
and responsibilities should be directed to the Office of
the Vice President for Student Affairs.
*Title 5, California Administrative Code,
section 41503, requires student organization
to submit a constitution.
**The student body and its official governing
arm, the Associated Students, Inc., have a
clearly defined role in the expressing the
wishes of the student body and in
determining institutional policy (See ASBOD
Minutes of October 13, 1966, items 4.11-
4.13, and the faculty Constitution, Appendix
B).
Appendix K - Freeway Map to the Campus / 777
Appendix K - Freeway Map To The
Campus
Public transportation to and from Cal State L.A. is excellent. In addition to being easily accessible
by freeway, the campus also is served by Metrolink train and bus lines from all parts of the greater
Los Angeles area and portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Many train and most
bus lines stop at the campus station; a few run along surface streets north and south of the
campus. Detailed information about all bus lines that serve the campus appears each quarter in
the Schedule of Classes and is available at the University-Student Union offices and University
Bookstore.
Cal State L.A. participates in efforts to improve the air quality in the South Coast Air Basin by
encouraging employees and students to use alternative modes of transportation such as carpool,
public transit, walking or riding a bicycle. Students and employees may visit the Commuter
Services Office located in Building C for more information or call (323) 343-KARS or (323) 343-
5277.
778 / Index
Index .
A
Academic advisement, 88
Academic Advisement Center, 82
Academic calendar, 42
Academic colleges
Charter College of Education, 159
College of Arts and Letters, 151
College of Business and Economics, 155
College of Engineering, Computer Science,
and Technology, 165
College of Health and Human Services, 171
College of Natural and Social Sciences, 175
Academic Colleges, Departments, Divisions,
Schools, and Program Offices (Directory 6),
35
Academic Degrees, Certificates, and Programs,
Index of (Directory 1), 6
Academic Department, Division, Schools, and
Program Offices (Directory 4), 29
Academic Disqualification, undergraduate, 98
Academic excellence, recognition of, 130
Dean's list, 130
Departmental honors programs, 131
General Education Honors Program, 131
Graduation with honors, 130
Honors at entrance, 130
National honor societies, 131
Special recognition in graduate studies, 148
Academic probation, undergraduate, 98
Academic record, transcript of, 90
Academic renewal
Repeating courses, 89
Academic support programs, 125
Center for Environmental Analysis-Centers for
Research Excellence in Science and
Technology (CEA-CREST), 125
Health Careers Advisement Office (HCAO),
125
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
(LSAMP), 125
Minority Access to Research Careers
(MARC), 125
Minority Biomedical Research Support
(MBRS) Program, 125
Minority Engineering Program (MEP), 125
Partnership for Academic Learning and
Success (PALS), 126
Academic year/quarter system, 46
Academics excellence, recognition of
President's Scholar Program, 130
Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) Program,
67
Accountancy, M. S. degree in, 197
Accounting certificate, 128
Accounting Postbaccalaureate certificate, 145
Accounting, Department of, 195
Accounting (ACCT) courses, 198
Accounting certificate, 196
Accounting minor, 196
Accounting option, B. S. degree, Business
Administration, 195
M.S. degree, Accountancy, 197
Accreditation, 47
Art programs, 152
Audiology programs, 305
Business programs, 155
Chemistry programs, 177
Education programs, 159
Engineering, 165
Music programs, 152
Nursing programs, 579
Psychology programs, 177
Public Administration programs, 177
Social Work, 647
Speech-Language Pathology programs, 305
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)–Adult
Specialty certificate, 585
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner–Adult option,
M.S. degree, Nursing, 584
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner–Pediatric option,
M.S. degree, Nursing, 584
Adapted Physical Education Specialist teaching
credential, 470
Adding and dropping courses (change of
program), 93
Administrative grading symbols, 97
Administrative Management option, B. S. degree,
Business Administration, 503
Administrative Offices and Officers, University
(Directory 2), 24
Administrative Services credential, 138, 219
Administrative-academic deficiency, 98, 100
Admissions, 61
Advanced placement credit, 65, 71
Applicants not regularly eligible, 67
Application acknowledgement, 68, 76
Application fee, 90
Application filing periods, 75
California Articulation Number (CAN), 70
College preparatory courses recommended,
63
Community college course work, credit for, 70
Early Entrance Program (EEP), 67
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), 67
Eligibility index, 62, 757
Extension and correspondence courses, credit
for transferred, 70
First-time freshman applicants, 62
Foreign language subject requirement, 62
Graduate and postbaccalaureate admission
requirements, 73
Graduate and postbaccalaureate application
procedures, 75
Graduates of specialized or professional
schools, 74
Index / 779
Graduates of unaccredited institutions, 74
Health screening, 61
High school nongraduates, 67
High School Students, 67
Honors courses, 63
Impacted programs, 69
International (Foreign) students,
undergraduate, 59, 66
International (visa) students, graduate, 74
Military service credit, 65, 71
Nontraditional learning experiences, credit for,
65
Presidents Scholar Program, 65
Provisional admission of freshmen, 63
Readmission, 69
Readmission of disqualified students, 69, 99
Reapplication after failure to enroll, 69, 75
Residence determination for fee payment, 61,
758
Second baccalaureate applicants, 66
Social Security number, use of, 68, 144
Special action admission of graduate
students, 73, 141
Special admission categories, 66
Subject requirements for freshman applicants,
62
Test requirements, 64, 68
TOEFL Graduate-Postbaccalaureate
requirement, 64, 76
Transcripts required, 68, 76
Transfer credit, evaluation of, 70
Transfer Requirements, 63
Undergraduate admission requirements, 62
Undergraduate application procedures, 67
Veterans, 67
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty (ANP)
certificate, 585
Advanced Information Systems certificate, 128,
445
Advanced Information Systems
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 145
Advanced Nursing Practice–Nurse Case
Manager–Adult Care option, M.S. degree,
Nursing, 583
Advanced Nursing Practice–Psychiatric/Mental
Health Clinical Nurse Specialist option, M.S.
degree, Nursing, 583
Advanced placement credit, 65, 71
Advancement to candidacy in master's degree
program, 143
Advisement
Academic Advisement Center, 82
Affiliations, university, 47
African American Studies, B. A. degree, 599
Air Force ROTC, 50
Alcohol and Drug Problems Specialist certificate,
128, 424
Alternative Nutrition Certificate, 128
Alumni Association, 51
Certificates of Honor, 130
American Literature Association, 151
American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, 305
Certificate of clinical competence, 305
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
compliance with, 102
Animals or human subjects, student use of, 103,
142
Animation option, B.A. degree, Art, 233
Animation option, B.A. degree, Radio and
Television Broadcasting, 315
Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center, 82
Anthropology, Department of, 203
Anthropology (ANTH) courses, 206, 209
Anthropology minor, 204
B.A. degree, 203
Forensic Anthropology option, M.A. degree
Anthropology, 206
Forensic Sociocultural Anthropology option,
M.A. degree Anthropology, 206
General Anthropology option, M.A. degree
Anthropology, 204
General Archaeology option, M.A. degree
Anthropology, 206
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
204
M.A. degree, 204
Undergraduate programs, 203
Appendix A— Eligibility Index, 757
Appendix B—Determination of Residence for
Nonresident Tuition Purposes, 758
Appendix C—Average Annual Costs and Fund
Sources per Full-time Equivalent Student, 759
Appendix D—Academic Honesty, 760
Appendix E—Student Conduct, 763
Appendix F—Privacy Rights of Students in
Education Records, 765
Appendix G—Institutional and Financial
Assistance Information, 766
Appendix H—Procedure for Establishment or
Abolishment of a Student Body Fee, 767
Appendix I— Student Grievance Procedures, 768
Appendix J—Student Rights and Responsibilities,
773
Appendix K—Freeway Map to the Campus, 777
Application filing periods, 75
Applied and Advanced Studies in Education,
Division of, 211
Applied and Advanced Studies in Education,
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Learning,
211
Doctor of Education Degree in Educational
Administration and Leadership, 221
Educational Administration (EDAD) courses,
223, Doctoral courses, 226
Computer Applications in Schools certificate,
218
Computer Education and Technology
Leadership option, M.A. degree, Education,
215
Educational Foundations option, M.A. degree,
Education, 215
780 / Index
Educational Foundations (EDFN) courses,
222, 227, Doctoral courses, 228
English as a Second or Foreign Language
(ESL/EFL) certificate, 218
Instructional Technology (EDIT) courses, 222,
229
M.A. degree, Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL), 217
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Option in Research and Evaluation, 217
New Media Design and Production option,
M.A. degree, Education, 216
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESL) courses, 223, 229
Urban Learning (ULRN) courses, 223
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational
Settings Postbaccalaureate certificate, 145,
680
Applied Behavior Analysis option, M.S. degree,
Counseling, 669
Applied Behavior Analysis option, M.S. degree,
Psychology, 636
Applied Economics option, B.A. degree,
Economics, 369
Applied Gerontology certificate, 128
Applied Mathematics option, B.S. degree,
Mathematics, 518
Applied Mathematics option, M.S. degree,
Mathematics, 521
Applied Mathematics/Computer Science option,
B.S. degree, Mathematics, 519
Applied Music or Performance option, M.A.
degree, Music, 556
Armenian (ARM) courses, 541, 542
Army ROTC, 51
Art Education option, B.A. degree, Art, 235
Art exhibitions, 85
Art History option, B.A. degree, Art, 235
Art, Department of, 233, 491
Animation option, B.A. degree, 233
Art (ART) courses, 241
Art Education option, B.A. degree, Art, 235
Art History option, B.A. degree, Art, 235
Art minor, 236
B.A. degree, Art, 233
Credential program, 237
Design option, B.A. degree, Art, 234
Fashion and Textiles option, B.A. degree, Art,
236
Fashion Design certificate, 236
Fashion Merchandising certificate, 237
M.A. degree, Art, 237, 238
M.F.A. degree,, 237
M.F.A. degree, Art, 240
Studio Arts option, B.A. degree, Art, 235
Arts and Letters, College of, 151
Advisement and Outreach Center, 151
Arts and Letters (AL) courses, 153
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
152
Undergraduate programs, 152
Arts high school, 51
Asian and Asian American Studies, program in,
251
B. A. degree, 251
Asian Studies minor, 252
Asian and Asian-American Studies (AAAS)
courses, 252
Asian Pacific American Resource Center, 84
Assessment activities, university, 47
Astronomy (ASTR) courses, 615
Athletics, Intercollegiate, 181
Audiology option, M.A. degree, Communicative
Disorders, 307
Audit registration, 93
Autism
Autism certificate, 146, 679
Autism option, M.A. degree, Special Education,
667
Auxiliary Services, Inc., University, 52
Aviation Administration, B.S. degree, 694
B
Baccalaureates
Baccalaureates offered, 106,
Second baccalaureates, 110
Bachelor of Music degree, 551
Bachelor of Vocational Education degree, 697
Bachelor's degrees, 108
Catalog requirements for undergraduate
students, 108
Commencement Exercises, 111
Cooperative Education, 112
Credit for Prior Experiential Learning (CPEL),
112
Degree characteristics, 108
General Education (GE), 113
Internship in Public Service, 112
Introduction to Higher Education course
requirement, 109
List of degrees and majors, 106
Lower division writing requirement, 109
Minors, 111
Residence requirement, 108
Scholarship requirements, 108, 109
Second baccalaureate, 110
Special major, 110
Summary of degree requirements, 109
Time limits on major requirements, 108
Undergraduate credit for graduate courses,
111
Upper division writing requirements
WPE/GWAR, 109
Writing Proficiency requirement, 109
Basic Business minor, 455
Basic university policies, 39
Biochemistry option, M.S. degree, Chemistry,
270
Biochemistry, B.S. degree, 268
Biology and Microbiology, Department of, 255
Index / 781
B.S. degree, Biology, 255
B.S. degree, Microbiology, 256
Biology (BIOL) courses, 259, 263, 264
Biology minor, 256
Biotechnology certificate, 258
Credential program, 257
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
257
Honors program, 255
M.S. degree, Biology, 257
Microbiology (MICR) courses, 262
Microbiology Honors Program, 256
Microbiology minor, 257
Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Professionals
certificate, 258
Undergraduate programs, 255
Biology Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Blended), 574
Biology Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Traditional), 574
Biophysics option, B.S. degree, Physics, 614
Biotechnology certificate, 258
Biotechnology Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option,
Applied and Advanced Studies in Education,
B.A. degree in Urban Learning, 212
Chicano Studies, 279
Child Development, 290
Liberal Studies, 496
Bridges to the Future, 175
Bridges to the Ph.D., 175
Broadcast Journalism option, B.A. degree,
Television, Film and Media Studies, 316
Business (BUS) courses, 458
Business Administration
Bachelor of Science degree, 155
Business and Economics, College of, 155
Advisement Center, 155
Entrepreneurship program, 399
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
156
Interdisciplinary programs, 455
Undergraduate programs, 155
Business Arts-Prelegal option, B.S. degree,
Business Administration, 401
Business Economics option, B.S. degree,
Business Administration, 370
Business Management certificate, 457
Business Systems option, B.S. degree,
Information Systems, 443
C
Calendar, Academic, 42
California Articulation Number (CAN), 70
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST),
140
California Desert Studies Consortium, 56
California State University (CSU), The, 747, 748
Board of Trustees, 750
CSU campuses, 752
Office of the Chancellor, 750
Officials of the CSU, 750
Campus Identification Number (CIN), 88, 144
Campus nondiscrimination statement, 103
Campus violence policy, 102
Campuses of The California State University, 752
Career counseling, 78
Career Counseling Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Career Counseling certificate, 680
Career Development Center, 78
Alumni program, 79
Career assessment instruments, 78
Career development resources, 78
Career/job fairs, 79
Career resource library, 78
Computer-Assisted Guidance, 78
Federal work study (financial aid), 78
Internships, student, 79
Job location and development program, 79
Perfect Interview, 78
Student employment, 78
WinWay Resume, 78
Career placement information, 132
Career resource library, 78
Cartography Geographic Information Systems,
and Remote Sensing certificate, 129
Catalog information and basic university policies,
39
Center for Environmental Analysis-Centers for
Research Excellence in Science and
Technology (CEA-CREST), 125
Center for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching
and Learning (CIETL), 53
Centers
Academic Advisement Center, 82
Asian Pacific American Student Resource
Center,84
Career Development, 78
Center for Student Financial Aid, 79
Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource
Center,84
Diagnostic Resource Center, 681
Pan Afrikan Student Resource Center, 84
Student resource centers, 84
Woman's Resources Center, 84
Centers, institutes, and bureaus, 52
Certificate programs, 107, 127, 136
Accounting, 128, 196
Accounting Postbaccalaureate certificate, 145
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)–Adult
Cardiopulmonary Specialty Post Master’s
Certificate, 147, 585
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty (ANP) Post
Master’s certificate, 147, 585
Advanced Information Systems, 128, 445
Advanced Information Systems
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 145
782 / Index
Certificate programs (cont'd)
Alcohol and Drug Problems Specialist, 128,
424, 471
Alternative Nutrition, 128, 471
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational
Settings Postbaccalaureate certificate, 145,
680
Applied Gerontology, 128
Applied Gerontology Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146, 172
Autism Certificate Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146, 679
Biotechnology Postbaccalaureate certificate,
146, 258
Business Management, 457
California Reading Postbaccalaureate
Certificate, 358
Career Counseling Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146, 680
Cartography, Geographic Information
Systems, and Remote Sensing, 129
Child Maltreatment and Family Violence, 128,
172
Commercial Transportation, 512
Computer Applications In Schools
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146, 218
Computer Programming, 128, 444
Early Childhood Special Education
Infancy Emphasis Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Electronics Technology, 128
English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL)
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146, 218
Entrepreneurship, 128, 399
Environmental Health Science
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post Master’s
certificate, 147, 585
Fashion Design, 128, 236
Fashion Merchandising, 128, 237
Finance, 128, 402
Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction,
128, 698
Fire Service Administration, 129, 698
General Management, 129, 504
Human Resources Management, 129, 504
Intercultural Proficiency, 129, 451
International Business, 129, 461
International Business Communication, 129,
462
International Economic Relations, 129, 371
Labor Relations, 129
Manufacturing, 129
Manufacturing Postbaccalaureate certificate,
146, 528
Marketing, 130, 512
Nurse Case Manager–Adult Care Post
Master’s certificate, 147, 587
Nursing Education Post Master’s Certificate,
147, 587
Operations Management, 130
Parent Educator, 130
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(ACNP) Post Master’s Certificate, 147, 586
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Specialty
Post Master’s certificate, 148, 586
Postbaccalaureate certificate programs, 136
Post-master's certificate programs, 137
Pre-Health Professionals Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(P/MHCP) Post Master’s Certificate, 147,
586
Reading Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
Rehabilitative/School Audiology, 147, 308
Retail Professional Development, 130, 513
Sports Nutrition, 130, 471
Storytelling Postbaccalaureate certificate, 147,
359
Teaching Critical Thinking Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 147, 607
Teaching Writing Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 147, 390
Transition Specialist Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 147, 680
Transportation (Commercial), 130, 512
Urban Land Use and Property Analysis, 130,
409
Youth Agency Administration, 130, 721
Charter College of Education, 159
Cheating, 101, 760
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of
B.A. degree, Chemistry, 268
B.S. degree, Biochemistry, 268
B.S. degree, Chemistry, 268
Biochemistry option, M.S. degree, Chemistry,
270
Chemistry (CHEM) courses, 271, 273
Credential program, 269
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
269
Honors program, 268
M.S. degree, Chemistry, 269
Undergraduate programs, 267
Chemistry Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Blended), 574
Chemistry Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Traditional), 574
Chicano Studies, Department of, 277
B.A. degree, Mexican-American Studies,
Option I, General Program, 277
B.A. degree, Mexican-American Studies,
Option II
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation option, 279
B.A. degree, Mexican-American Studies,
Option III
Blended Elementary Subject Matter
Preparation option, 279
B.A. degree, Mexican-American Studies,
Option IV, Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation
Directed Electives, 280
Index / 783
Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center,
84
Central American Studies minor, 281, 486
Chicano Studies (CHS) courses, 283
Chicano Studies minor, 281
Credential program, 282
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
282
M.A. degree, Mexican-American Studies, 282
Mesoamerican Studies minor, 281
Undergraduate programs, 277
Child and Family Studies, Department of, 287
B.A. degree, Child Development, 287
Option I
General Option, B.A. degree, Child
Development, 288
Option II
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option, B.A. degree, Child
Development, 290
Option III
Blended Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option, B.A.
degree, Child Development, 290
Option IV
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option
Directed Electives, B.A. degree, Child
Development, 291
Child Development (CHDV) courses, 293, 295
Child Development minor, 292
Credential program, 292
Departmental honors program, 287
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
292
M.A. degree, Child Development, 292
Undergraduate programs, 287
Child Development Center, Anna Bing Arnold, 82
Child Development, M.A. degree, 292
Child Maltreatment and Family Violence
certificate, 128
Children of disabled veterans, 84
Chinese, B.A. degree, 536
Chinese (CHIN) courses, 542
Chinese minor, 536
Choral Conducting option, M. Mus. degree, 558
Civil Engineering, Department of, 297
B.S. degree, 297
Civil Engineering (CE) courses, 298, 301
M.S. degree, 298
Class level, 88, 98
Classics (CLAS) course, 608
Classics minor, 606
Clinical-rehabilitative services credential, 138
Audiology, 307
Language, speech, and hearing, 308
Visual Impairment and Blindness
Orientation and Mobility Training, 677
Clinics
Cal State L.A. Hearing Clinic, 51, 305
Counseling and Assessment Clinic, 681
Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language Clinic,
51, 305
College Level Examination Program (CLEP), 72
Colleges, academic
Charter College of Education, 159
College of Arts and Letters, 151
College of Business and Economics, 155
College of Engineering Computer Science,
and Technology, 165
College of Health and Human Services, 171
College of Natural and Social Sciences, 175
Commencement Exercises, 111, 144
Commercial Music option, M. Mus. degree, 558
Commercial Transportation certificate, 130, 512
Communication (COMM) courses, 323
Communication Disorders, Department of, 305
Audiology option, M.A. degree,
Communicative Disorders, 307
B.A. degree, Communicative Disorders, 305
Cal State L.A. Hearing Clinic, 305
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services credential in
Audiology, 307
Clinical-Rehabilitative Services credential in
Language, Speech, and Hearing, 308
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate programs,
306
M.A. degree, Communicative Disorders, 306
Rehabilitative/School Audiometrist certificate,
308
Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language Clinic,
305
Speech-Language-Pathology option, M.A.
degree, Communicative Disorders, 307
Undergraduate programs, 305
Communication minor, 318
Communication Studies (COMS) courses, 327
Communication Studies, Department of, 315
Animation option, B.A. degree, Television,
Film and Media Studies, 315
B.A. degree, Communication, 317
Teaching option, 318
B.A. degree, Television, Film and Media
Studies, 315
Broadcast Journalism option, B.A. degree,
Television, Film and Media Studies, 316
Communication (COMM) courses, 323
Communication minor, 318
Communication option, M.A. degree,
Communication Studies, 319
Communication Studies (COMS) courses, 327
Journalism (JOUR) courses, 323
M.A. degree, Communication Studies, 319
Mass Communication (MSCM) courses, 323
Telecommunications and Film option, B.A.
degree, Television, Film and Media
Studies, 316
Telecommunications and Film option, M.A.
degree, Communication Studies, 320
Television, Film and Media Studies (TVF)
courses, 320
Communicative Disorders, B.A. degree, 305
Communicative Disorders, M.A. degree, 306
784 / Index
Community college course work, credit for, 70
Community Health option, B.S. degree, Health
Science, 424
Community Leadership option, B.S. degree,
Kinesiology, 467
Community Leadership option, M.S. degree
Kinesiology, 470
Comparative Linguistics (interdisciplinary) minor,
497
Composition option, B. Mus. degree, 552
Composition option, M. Mus. degree, 558
Composition, Rhetoric, and Language option,
M.A. degree, English, 389
Comprehensive examinations for master's
degree, 143
Computer Applications in Schools certificate, 218
Computer Applications In Schools
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
Computer Education and Technology Leadership
option, M.A. degree, Education, 215
Computer Information Systems
Minor, 444
Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses,
445
Computer Programming certificate, 128, 444
Computer Science
Computer Science, Department of, 331
B.S. degree, Computer Science, 331
Computer Science (CS) courses, 333
Computer Science minor, 331
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
332
M.S. degree, Computer Science, 332
Undergraduate programs, 331
Concurrent enrollment within CSU system, 92
Conduct, student, 763
Consensual sexual relations between faculty and
students, 40
Consortia, 56
California Desert Studies Consortium, 56
Ocean Studies Institute (OSI), 56
Continuing student status
Returning veterans, 69
Coooperative Education, 112, 187
Cooperative Education Courses (COOP), 187
UNIV 298, 188
Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) option,
B.S. degree, Nutritional Science, 471
Corequisites, course, 95, 142
Correspondence and extension courses, credit
for transferred, 70
Counseling and Assessment Clinic, 681
Counseling courses (COUN), 683
Counseling, M.S. degree, 668
Counseling, personal, student, 82
Course abbreviations, 95
Course numbering system, 94
Course prerequisites and corequisites, 95, 142
Course suffixes, 94
Creative Writing minor, 388
Creative Writing option, B.A. degree, English,
386
Creative Writing option, M.A. degree, English,
390
Credentials
Teaching Internship Credential, 351
Credentials, Multiple Subject Credential
(Elementary Teaching), 349
Credentials, services
Administrative services credential, 138, 219
Clinical-rehabilitative services credential, 138
Clinical-rehabilitative services credential in
audiology, 307
Clinical-rehabilitative services credential in
language, speech, and hearing, 308
Health services-school nurse credential, 138,
587
Pupil personnel services, 138, 678
Credentials, Single Subject Credential
(Secondary Teaching), 351
Credentials, teaching, 139
Basic teaching credentials, 122
Blended Elementary Subject Matter Options,
137
Early childhood special education credential,
677
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation options, 137
Internship credential, 350
Multiple Subject credential, 348
Single Subject credential, 123, 348
Single Subject Teacher Preparation programs,
137
Specialist instruction credentials, 138, 357,
671
Supplementary authorizations, 123, 349, 352
Credit by examination, 92, 144
Credit for Prior Experiential Learning (CPEL),
112, 181
CPEL course, 182
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, School of,
337
B.S. degree, 337
Criminal Justice (CRIM) courses, 341
General option, B.S. degree, 338
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
339
Law Enforcement Leadership Credit
Certificate Program, 338
Law Enforcement option, B.S. degree, 338
M.S. degree, Criminal Justice, 340
M.S. degree, Criminalistics, 339
Minor, 338
Undergraduate Programs, 337
Criminalistics, M.S. degree, 339
Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) courses, 363,
365
Curriculum and Instruction, Division of, 347
California Reading certificate, 358
Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) courses,
359, 363, 365
Elementary Education (EDEL) courses, 360,
365
Elementary education programs, 349
Index / 785
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
352
Middle and Secondary Curriculum and
Instruction option, M.A. degree, Education,
355
Multiple Subject credential, 348
Option Areas, M.A. degree, Education, 352
Reading and Language Arts Specialist
credential, 357
Reading option, M.A. degree, Education, 356
Secondary Education (EDSE) courses, 362,
366
Secondary education program, 351
Storytelling certificate, 359
D
Dance, 85
Dance activities, 85
University Dance Ensemble, 85
Dance (DANC) courses, 711
Dance option, B.A. degree, Theatre Arts and
Dance, 710
Dean's list, 130
Debts owed to the University, 92
Degree characteristics
Bachelor's degrees, 108
Master's degrees, 139
Degree requirements
Bachelor's degrees, 108
Master's degrees, 140
Degrees and majors
Graduate, 136
Undergraduate, 106
Desert Studies Consortium, California, 56
Design option, B.A. degree, Art, 234
Design, Fashion, certificate, 128
Designated subjects credential, 698
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) option, B.S.
degree, Nutritional Science, 471
Directories
Directory 1, Index of Academic Degrees,
Certificates, and Programs, 6
Directory 2, Administrative Offices and
Officers, 24
Directory 3, Academic Department, Division,
School and Program Offices, 27
Directory 4, Academic Department, Division,
and Program Offices, 29
Directory 5, Other University Offices and
Services, 33
Directory 6, Academic Colleges, Departments,
Divisions, and Program Offices, 35
Disabilities, Office for Students with (OSD), 83
Disciplinary procedures, CSU student, 763
Disenrollment, 92
Failure to complete required subcollegiate
courses, 99
Disqualification
Immediate reinstatement, 99
Notification of disqualification, 98
Readmission of disqualified students, 69
Readmission of disqualified undergraduate
students, 99
Undergraduate students, 98
Doctoral degree programs, 136, 221, 681
Doctoral courses in higher education (EDHI),
690
Dual registration, 93
E
Early Childhood Special Education
Infancy Emphasis Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Preschool Emphasis Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Early Childhood Special Education Credential,
677
Early Childhood Special Education option, M.A.
degree, Special Education, 667
Early Entrance Program (EEP), 67, 81
Economic option
B.A. degree, Social Science, 645
Economics and Statistics, Department of, 369
Applied Economics option, B.A. degree,
Economics, 369
B.A. degree, Economics, 369
B.S. degree, Business Administration with
Option in Business Economics, 370
Business Economics option, B.S. degree,
Business Administration, 370
Economics (ECON) courses, 373
Economics minor, 371
Financial Economics option, M.A. degree,
Economics, 372
Global Economics option, M.A. degree,
Economics, 372
International Economic Relations certificate,
371
Labor Relations certificate, 371
M.A. degree, Economics, 372
Social and Behavioral Sciences option, B.A.
degree, Economics, 370
Education, Charter College of, 159
Credential programs, 162
Degrees offered, 159
Ed. D. degree in Educational Administration
and Leadership, 159
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
159
Ph.D. degree in Special Education, 159
Educational Administration (EDAD) courses, 223
Educational Administration (EDAD) Doctoral
courses, 226
Educational Administration, M.A. degree, 214
Educational Foundations (EDFN) courses, 222,
227, Doctoral courses, 228
786 / Index
Educational Foundations option, M.A. degree,
Education, 215
Educational Leadership option, M.A. degree,
Educational Administration, 215
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), 67
Educational Participation in Communities (EPIC),
81
Educational Support Services (ESS)
Open access laboratories, 126, 145
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Department of, 377
B.S. degree, Electrical Engineering, 377
Electrical Engineering (EE) courses, 378, 381
M.S. degree, Electrical Engineering, 378
Electrical Engineering (EE) courses, 378, 381
Electrical Engineering, B.S. degree, 377
Electrical Engineering, M.S. degree, 378
Electronics Technology certificate, 128
Elementary Education (EDEL) courses, 360, 365
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation
Option
Directed Electives
B.A. degree, Urban Learning, 12, 213
Eligibility index for admission, 62, 757
Emeriti faculty, 741
Endowed chairs, 52
Joseph A. Bailey II, M.D. Endowed Chair in
American Communities, 52
Matthew J. Guglielmo Endowed Chair in
Mental Retardation, 52
Northrop Grumman Engineering Endowed
Chair in Design and Manufacturing, 52
Engineering
B. S. degree, 165
M. S., degree 167
Engineering Computer Science, and Technology,
College of, 165
Courses in Engineering (ENGR), 168
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
167
Undergraduate programs, 165
English as a Second Language
(ESL)Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
English as a Second Language programs, 389
English as a Second or Foreign Language
(ESL/EFL) certificate, 218
English, Department of, 385
B.A. degree, English, 385
Certificate Program in Teaching Writing, 390
Composition, Rhetoric, and Language option,
M.A. degree, English, 389
Creative Writing minor, 388
Creative Writing option, B.A. degree, English,
386
Creative Writing option, M.A. degree, 390
Credential program, 389
English (ENGL) courses, 391, 395
English as a Second Language programs, 389
English minor, 389
General option, B.A. degree, English, 386
Literature option, M.A. degree, 390
M.A. degree, English, 389
Single Subject Teaching option, B.A. degree,
English, 387
English Language Program (ELP), 50
English Placement Test (EPT), 64, 109
Enrollment, categories of, 92
Entrepreneurship certificate, 128, 399
Entrepreneurship option, B.S. degree, Business
Administration, 399
Entrepreneurship program, 399
Environmental Health Science certificate, 425
Environmental Health Science Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Evaluation of transfer credit, 70
Examinations
Advanced Placement, 71, 92
American Chemical Society, 73
CLEP, 92
Comprehensives, for master's degree, 143
CSU English Equivalency, 92
Final examinations, 89
Exercise and Human Performance option, B.S.
degree, Kinesiology, 467
Exercise Science option, B.S. degree,
Kinesiology, 466
Exercise Science option, M.S. degree,
Kinesiology, 469
Extended Education, 50, 82
English Language Program (ELP), 50
Extension Programs, 50
Open University, 50, 93
Professional Development, 50
Special sessions, 50, 142
Extension and correspondence courses, credit
for transferred, 70
Extension programs, Extended Education, 50
F
Facilitating Behavior Change option, M.A.
degree, Special Education, 667
Facilities, campus, nonacademic scheduling of,
84
Faculty, The, 46
Emeriti faculty, 741
Full-time, tenure-track faculty, 726
Faculty Development and Pedagogical Support
(FDPS), 53
Fashion and Textiles option, B.A. degree, Art,
236
Fashion Design certificate, 128, 236
Fashion Merchandising certificate, 128, 237
Fee Waivers, 91
Fees
Application fee, admission, 90
Comprehensive examination, 90
Credential application, 90
Degree check application (graduation), 90
Diploma, 90
Entry Level Math (ELM) Exam, 90
Index / 787
Fee Waivers, 91
Foreign language reading examination, 145
Library "excessive use", 90
Materials/breakage, 90
Musical instruments and audio visual
equipment, 91
Nonresident tuition, 90, 758
Parking, 90
Photo-ID card, 90
Refund of fees, 91
Schedule of Fees
2007-2008, 90
State University installment plan, 92
Student Body (Associated Students), 90
Thesis binding, 90
Transcript of academic record, 90
University-Student Union, 90
Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE), 90
Final examinations, 89
Finance and Law, Department of, 401
Business Arts-Prelegal option, B.S. degree,
Business Administration, 401
Finance (FIN) courses, 403
Finance certificate, 128, 402
Finance Minor, 402
Finance option, B.S. degree, Business
Administration, 401
Finance option, M.S. degree, Business
Administration, 402
Real Estate option, B.S. degree, Business
Administration, 402
Financial Aid, 79
Employment, 79
Grants, 79
Loans, 79
Scholarships, 79
Financial Economics option, M.A. degree,
Economics, 372
Fire Protection Administration and Technology,
B.S. degree, 694
Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction
certificate, 128, 698
Fire Service Administration certificate, 129, 698
First-time freshmen, admission requirements, 62
Foreign Language Cooperative Program (FLCP),
536
Foreign language reading examination, 145
Foreign language subject requirement for
admission, 62
Forensic Psychology Option, M.S. degree,
Psychology, 637
Forensics, 85
Fraternities and sororities, 84
French (FREN) courses, 543, 548
French, B. A. degree, 537
French, M. A. degree, 540
Full-time, tenure-track faculty, 726
G
General Education (GE), 113
Certification of GE requirements, 113
Classification of majors, 117
Configuration of blocks, 115
Diversity course requirement, 114, 115
Structure of the program, 114
Upper division themes, 118
General Education Honors Program, 131, 183
General Management certificate, 129, 504
General Mathematics option, B.S. degree,
Mathematics, 518
General Mathematics option, M.S. degree,
Mathematics, 521
General option, B. A. degree,
Child Development, 288
Communications Studies, 317
English, 386
Geography and Urban Analysis, 407
Mathematics, 518
Philosophy, 605
Political Science, 622
Sociology, 656
General option, M. A. degree,
Anthropology, 204
Mathematics, 518
Music, 556
Geography and Urban Analysis, Department of,
407
B. A. degree, Geography, 407
Cartography, Geographic Information
Systems, and Remote Sensing certificate,
408
Credential program, 409
Geography (GEOG) courses, 410, 413
Geography minor, 408
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
409
M. A. degree, Geography, 409
Undergraduate programs, 407
Urban Analysis (URBA) courses, 412
Urban Land Use and Property Analysis
certificate, 409
Geography option, B. A. degree, Social Science,
644
Geological Sciences, Department of, 415
B. S. degree, 415
Credential program, 416
Geological Sciences (GEOL) courses, 417,
419
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
416
Minor, 415
M. S. degree, 416
Undergraduate programs, 415
Geoscience Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Blended), 575
Geoscience Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Traditional), 574
German (GERM) courses, 537, 544
Gerontology
788 / Index
Applied Gerontology certificate, 128
Applied Gerontology Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Gifted Education option, M.A. degree, Special
Education, 667
Global Economics option, M.A. degree,
Economics, 372
Global Politics option, B. A. degree, Political
Science, 622
Grade point average, 98, 99, 109
Grade point average requirements,
undergraduate, 98
Grade point average requirements, graduate, 99,
140
Grade points, 98
Grades required for credit,
minimum graduate, 99
minimum undergraduate, 98
Grading system, 96
Administrative grading symbols, 97
Graduate and postbaccalaureate grades, 96
Nontraditional grading options, 97
Undergraduate grades, 96
Graduate and postbaccalaureate study, 135
Additional information, 144
Admission requirements, 73
Admission to 500-level courses, 142
Advancement to candidacy in master's degree
program, 143
Application procedures, 75
Characteristics of master's degrees, 139
Commencement Exercises, 144
Credit certificate programs, 136, 139
Doctoral degree, 136
Enrichment courses, 139
Enrollment in Extended Education classes,
142
General information, 138
Graduate classified standing, 73, 141, 142
Graduate conditionally classified standing, 73
Graduate credit for undergraduate students,
111, 142
Graduate Studies Directory, 138
Interdisciplinary studies master's degrees, 139
Master's degrees and majors, list of, 136
Objectives of graduate study, 138
Organization of graduate study at Cal State
L.A., 138
Other regulations, 142
Postbaccalaureate classified standing, 73
Special action admission, 73, 141
Teaching credential programs, 137
University requirements for master's degrees,
140
Graduate credit for undergraduate students, 111,
142
Graduation with honors, 130
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
(GWAR), 109, 140
Graduation, filing request for (degree check), 90,
111, 143
Grants, student, 79
Graphic Communications, B.S. degree, 695
Grievances, Student, 101
Guglielmo Endowed Chair in Mental Retardation,
52
H
Health and Human Services, College of, 171
Advisement and Outreach Center, 171
Certificate programs, 172
Health and Human Services Courses (HHS),
173
Undergraduate programs, 172
Health Care Management, M. S. degree, 506
Health Careers Advisement Office (HCAO), 125
Health Science, B.S. degree, 423
Health Science (HS) courses, 426, 428
Health Science, M.A. degree, 425
Health Science minor, 424
Health Sciences, Program in
Alcohol and Drug Problems Specialist
certificate, 424
B.S. degree, Health Science, 423
Community Health option, B.S. degree, Health
Science, 424
Credential program, 425
Environmental Health option, B.S. degree,
Health Science, 424
Environmental Health Science certificate, 425
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
425
Health Science (HS) courses, 426, 429
Health Science minor, 424
M.A. degree, Health Science, 425
Oral Health option, B.S, degree Health
Science, 424
Undergraduate Programs, 423
Health screening for admission, 61
Health services-school nurse credential, 138, 587
Health-related programs, 126
Hearing clinic, Cal State L.A., 51, 305
High School for the Arts, Los Angeles County
(LACHSA), 51
High school nongraduates, admission of, 67
High School Students, 67
Higher Education (EDHI) courses, 690
History option, B. A. degree, Social Science, 643
History, Department of, 431
B. A. degree, 431
Credential Program, 433
General Option, 431
Teacher Preparation Option, 432
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
435
History (HIST) courses, 436, 440
History minor, 433
Labor and Working Class Minor, 433
M. A. degree, 435
Religious Studies (RELS) courses, 439
Index / 789
Religious Studies minor, 434
Undergraduate programs, 431
Honor societies, national, 131
Honorable dismissal, 89
Honors at entrance, academic, 130
Honors, General Education Program, 131
Honors, graduation with, 130
Honors, President's Scholars Program, 130
Honors programs, departmental, 131
Housing, On-Campus Student, 83
Human Resources Management certificate, 129,
504
Human Resources Management option, B. S.
degree, Business Administration, 503
Human subjects or animals, student use of, 103,
142
I
Immigration requirements for licensure, 40, 103
Impacted programs, admission to, 69
Inclusion Facilitator option, M.A. degree, Special
Education, 667
Industrial and Technical Studies, M.A. degree,
698
Industrial Arts, B.A. degree, 693
Industrial Studies minor, 697
Industrial Technology, B.S. degree, 696
Information Security Assurance, 49
Information Systems, Department of, 443
Advanced Information Systems certificate, 445
B.S. degree, Information Systems, 443
Business Systems option, B.S. degree,
Information Systems, 443
Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses,
445
Computer Information Systems minor, 444
Computer Programming certificate, 444
Information Systems, B.S. degree, 443
Information Technology option, B.S. degree,
Information Systems, 444
M.S. degree, Information Systems, 444
Professional Option, M.S. degree, 445
Executive Option, M.S. degree, 445
Information Technology option, B.S. degree,
Information Systems, 444
Information Technology Services (ITS), 48
Instructional Technology (EDIT) courses, 222,
229
Instrumental Performance option, B. Mus.
degree, 553
Intellectual Property, 101
Intercollegiate Athletics, 181
Courses in Intercollegiate Athletics (ATHL),
183
scholastic standards
Factors Affecting Eligibility, 183
Scholastic standards (normal progress for
student athletes), 183
Sports Information Office, 181
InterCultural Proficiency (ICP) Certificate
program, 129 , 451
Undergraduate programs, 451
InterCultural Proficiency (ICP) program
courses, 452
Interdisciplinary Business, programs in, 455
Basic Business minor, 455
Business Management certificate, 457
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
degree, 456
Special Business option, B. S. degree,
Business Administration, 455
Interdisiplinary Studies
Master's degree major, 139
International (Foreign) student admission
Undergraduate students, 59, 66
International (visa) student admission
Graduate students, 74
International Business certificate, 129
International Business Communication certificate,
129
International Business, programs in, 461
International Business certificate, 461
International Business Communication
certificate, 462
International Business option, B. S. degree,
Business Administration, 461
International Business option, M. S. degree,
Business Administration, 462
International Economic Relations certificate, 129,
371
International Programs, CSU, 49, 145
International student services, 82
Immigration counseling services, 83
International student and scholar advising, 82
National Student Exchange (NSE), 83
Internship credential, 350, 351
Specialist internship, 674
Internship Credential in School Counseling and
Child Welfare and Attendance Services, 679
Internships
Internship Credential in School Counseling
and Child Welfare and Attendance
Services, 679
Internship in public service, 112, 181
School psychology internship credential, 679
Sociology internship, 656
Internships/Cooperative Education, 79
Intramurals, 85
Introduction to Higher Education course
requirement, 109
Italian (ITAL) courses, 538, 544
J
Japanese, B. A. degree, 538
Japanese (JAPN) courses, 544
Japanese minor, 538
Jazz Studies option, B. Mus. degree, 552
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, 48
Journalism (JOUR) courses, 323
790 / Index
K
Keyboard Performance option, B. Mus. degree,
554
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, Department
of, 465
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
credential, 470
B.S. degree, Exercise Science, 466
B.S. degree, Kinesiology, 466
Community Leadership option, B.S. degree,
Kinesiology, 467
Community Leadership option, M.S. degree
Kinesiology, 470
Credential program, 469
Exercise and Human Performance option,
B.S. degree, Kinesiology, 467
Exercise Science option, M.S. degree,
Kinesiology, 469
Kinesiology (KIN) courses, 473, 479
Kinesiology Graduate and Postbaccalaureate
programs, 469
M.S. degree, Kinesiology, 469
Nutritional Science Graduate and
Postbaccalaureate programs, 472
Nutritional Science Undergraduate Programs,
470
Nutritional Science (NTRS) courses, 480, 483
Physical Education Instruction option M.S.
degree, Kinesiology, 469
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise
option, B.S. degree Kinesiology, 467
Single Subject Credential, B.S. degree,
Kinesiology, 468
Sports Nutrition, 471
Undergraduate Programs, 466
Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences, Department
of
Alternative Nutrition, 471
B.S. degree, Nutritional Science, 470
Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) option,
B.S. degree, Nutritional Science, 471
Kinesiology, B.S. degree, 466
Kinesiology, M.S. degree, 469
M.S. degree, Nutritional Science, 472
Nutrition option -Didactic Program in Dietetics
(DPD), B.S. degree, Nutritional Science,
471
Korean (KOR) courses, 545
L
Labor Relations certificate, 129, 371
Latin (LATN) courses, 538, 545
Latin American Studies Program, 485
B. A. degree, 485
Central American Studies minor, 486
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
487
Latin American Studies (LAS) courses, 488
Latin American Studies minor, 486
M. A. degree, 487
Undergraduate programs, 485
Law and Society minor, 657
Law Enforcement Leadership Credit Certificate
Program
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, School of,
338
Law Enforcement option, B.S. degree
Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, School of,
338
Law, preprofessional program for, 127
Learning services, University, 82
Leaves of absence, 93
Liberal Studies, B. A. degree, 491
Option I
Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and
Society, 491
Option II
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option, B. A. degree,
Liberal Studies, 495
Option III
Blended Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation Option, B. A.
degree, Liberal Studies, 496
Option IV
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option
Directed Electives, B. A. degree, Liberal
Studies, 497
Liberal Studies (LBS) courses, 499
Minor in Women's and Gender Studies, 498
Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies,
498
Women's Studies (WOMN) courses, 500
Liberal Studies, Department of
Comparative Linguistics interdisciplinary
minor, 497
Librarianship
Preprofessional programs for, 127
Library, John F. Kennedy Memorial, 48
Collections, 48
Information Literacy, 48
Instruction, 48
Services, 48
Licensure, immigration requirements for, 103
Linguistics, Comparative, interdisciplinary minor,
497
Literary activities, 85
Literature option, M.A. degree, English, 390
Living on campus, 83
Loans, student, 79
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
(LACHSA), 51
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
(LSAMP), 125
Index / 791
M
Management, Department of, 503
Administrative Management option, B. S.
degree, Business Administration, 503
General Management certificate, 504
Health Care Management, M. S. degree, 506
Human Resources Management certificate,
504
Human Resources Management option, B. S.
degree, Business Administration, 503
Management (MGMT) courses, 507
Management minor, 504
Management option, M. S. degree, Business
Administration, 506
Operations Management certificate, 505
Operations Management option, B. S. degree,
Business Administration, 503
Management, Operations, certificate, 130
Manufacturing certificate, 129, 528
Manufacturing Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
Marketing certificate, 130
Marketing Management option, B. S. degree,
Business Administration, 512
Marketing, Department of, 511
Commercial Transportation certificate, 512
Marketing (MKT) courses, 514
Marketing certificate, 512
Marketing Management option, B. S. degree,
Business Administration, 512
Marketing option, M. S. degree, Business
Administration, 514
Retail Professional Development certificate,
513
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling (MFCC)
option, M.S. degree, Psychology, 636
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling option,
M.S. degree, Counseling, 669
Mass Communication (MSCM) courses, 323
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree,
456
Executives Track, 456
MBA Main Track, 456
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, Art, 240
Master of Music degree, 557
Master of Social Work degree, 648
Master's degrees
Admission to 500-level courses, 142
Advancement to candidacy, 143
Advisement, 140
Characteristics, 139
Classified standing, 141, 142
Commencement Exercises, 144
Comprehensive examinations, 143
Courses additions and deletions, 142
Credit by examination, 144
Extension courses, credit for, 141
Foreign language reading examination, 145
Grade point average requirement, 140
Graduate credit for undergraduate students,
142
Interdisciplinary studies, 139
Program change limitation, 142
Qualifying courses, 142
Requirements for additional degrees or
options, 144
Residence requirement, 140
Students admitted by special action, 141
Thesis and project requirements, 143
Time limitation on course work, 140
Transfer work, credit for, 141
Undergraduate preparation, 142
Unit requirement, 140
University requirements, 140
Work taken before approval of program, 141
Mathematics, Department of, 517
Applied Mathematics option, B.S. degree,
Mathematics, 518
Applied Mathematics option, M.S. degree,
Mathematics, 521
Applied Mathematics/Computer Science
option, B.S. degree, Mathematics, 519
B.A. degree, Mathematics, 517
B.S. degree, Mathematics, 518
Credential program, 519
General Mathematics option, B.A. degree,
Mathematics, 518
General Mathematics option, B.S. degree,
Mathematics, 518
General Mathematics option, M.S. degree,
Mathematics, 521
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
521
M.S. degree, Mathematics, 521
Mathematics (MATH) courses, 522, 525
Mathematics minor, 519
Pure Mathematics option, B.A. degree,
Mathematics, 518
Pure Mathematics option, B.S. degree,
Mathematics, 518
Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory
Mathematics for Single or Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential, 520
Supplementary authorizations for teaching
credentials, 520
Teaching option, B.A. degree, Mathematics,
518
Teaching option, B.S. degree, Mathematics,
519
Undergraduate programs, 517
Mechanical Engineering, Department of, 527
B. S. degree, 527
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
528
M. S. degree, 528
Manufacturing certificate, 528
Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses, 529,
531
Undergraduate programs, 527
Medical services, student, 82
Mental retardation, Guglielmo Endowed Chair, 52
Mexican-American Studies, B.A. degree, 277
Mexican-American Studies, M.A. degree, 282
Microbiology, B.S. degree, 256
792 / Index
Microbiology (MICR) courses, 262
Microbiology minor, 257
Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
option, M.A. degree, Education, 355
Mild/Moderate Disabilities option, M.A. degree,
Special Education, 668
Military service, credit for, 65, 71
Minimum passing grades, graduate, 99
undergraduate, 98
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC),
125
Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)
Program, 125
Minority Engineering Program (MEP), 125
Minors, 111
Minors offered, 107
Mission of the University, 46
Moderate/Severe Disabilities option, M.A.
degree, Special Education, 668
Modern Languages and Literatures, Department
of, 535
Armenian (ARM) courses, 541, 542
B.A. degree, Chinese, 536
B. A. degree, French, 537
B. A. degree, Japanese, 538
B. A. degree, Spanish, 539
Chinese (CHIN) courses, 542
Chinese minor, 536
Credential program, 536
Foreign Language Cooperative Program
(FLCP), 536
French (FREN) courses, 543, 548
German (GERM) courses, 544
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
540
Italian (ITAL) courses, 544
Japanese (JAPN) courses, 544
Japanese minor, 538
Korean (KOR) courses, 545
Latin (LATN) courses, 545
M. A. degree, French, 540
M. A. degree, Spanish, 540
Modern Languages (ML) courses, 541
Portuguese (PORT) courses, 545
Russian (RUSS) courses, 545
Spanish (SPAN) courses, 545, 548
Spanish minor, 539
Thai (THAI) courses, 547
Undergraduate programs, 536
Vietnamese (VIET) courses, 547
Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education
option, M.A. degree, Special Education, 668
Multiple Subject CLAD/BCLAD credentials, 122,
348
Music
Master of Music (M.M.) degree, 139
Music Education option, B. Mus. degree, 554
Music Education option, M.A. degree, Music, 556
Music, Department of, 551
B. Mus. degree, 551
B.A. degree, 554
Credential program, 555
M. Mus. degree, 557
M.A. degree, 556
Music minor, 555
Musical events and organizations, 85
Musicology option, M.A. degree, Music, 557
N
National honor societies, 131
National Student Exchange (NSE), 50, 83
Natural and Social Sciences, College of, 175
College Advisement Center, 176
College rules and regulations, 178
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
177
Natural and Social Sciences Courses (NSS),
178
Undergraduate programs, 176
Natural Science (Blended) option, B.S degree in
Natural Science, 574
Natural Science Programs, 573
B.S. degree, Natural Science, 573
B.S. degree, Natural Science (Blended)
option, 574
B.S. degree, Natural Science (Traditional)
option, 574
Biology Emphasis, B.S. degree, (Blended),
574
Biology Emphasis, B.S. degree, (Traditional),
574
Chemistry Emphasis, B.S. degree, (Blended),
574
Chemistry Emphasis, B.S. degree,
(Traditional), 574
Geoscience Emphasis, B.S. degree,
(Blended), 575
Geoscience Emphasis, B.S. degree,
(Traditional), 574
Natural Science (NS) courses, 576
Physical Science (PSCI) courses, 576
Physics Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Blended), 575
Physics Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Traditional), 574
The Subject Matter program, 575
Undergraduate programs, 573
New Media Design and Production option, M.A.
degree, Education, 216
Nondiscrimination policy, university, 39
Nondiscrimination statement, campus, 103
Nonresident tuition, 90
Nontraditional learning experiences, credit for, 65
Nonviolence policy, campus, 39
Northrop Grumman Engineering Endowed Chair
in Design and Manufacturing, 52
Numbering system, course, 94
Nurse Case Manager–Adult Care Post Master’s
Certificate, 587
Index / 793
Nurse Practitioner–Adult option, M.S. degree,
Nursing, 583
Nurse Practitioner-Family option, M.S. degree,
Nursing, 584
Nurse Practitioner–Pediatric option, M.S. degree,
Nursing, 583
Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric/Mental Health
option, M.S. degree, Nursing, 584
Nursing Administration option, M.S. degree,
Nursing, 583
Nursing Education option, M.S. degree, Nursing,
583
Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate
Program, 587
Nursing, School of, 579
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner–Adult option,
M.S. degree, 584
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)– Adult
Specialty Post Masters certificate, 147, 585
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner–Pediatric
option, M.S. degree, 584
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty (ANP) Post
Masters certificate, 147, 585
Advanced Nursing Practice–Nurse Case
Manager–Adult Care option, M.S. degree,
583
Advanced Nursing Practice–
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse
Specialist option, M.S. degree, 583
B.S. degree, 579
Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's
certificate, 147, 585
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
581
Health services-school nurse credential, 587
M.S. degree, 581
Nurse Case Manager–Adult Care Post
Masters certificate program, 147, 587
Nurse Practitioner–Adult option, M.S. degree,
583
Nurse Practitioner - Family Option, M. S,
degree, 584
Nurse Practitioner–Pediatric option, M.S.
degree, 583
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health
Option, M.S. degree, Nursing, 584
Nursing Administration option, M.S. degree,
583
Nursing Education option, 583
Nursing Education Post-Master's certificate
program, 147
Nursing (NURS) Undergraduate courses, 588
Nursing (NURS) Graduate courses, 592
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(ACNP) Post Masters certificate, 147, 586
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Specialty
Post Masters certificate, 148, 586
Post-master's degree certificates, 584
Psychiatric/Mental Health Post-Master's
certificate program in Nursing, 147, 586
Undergraduate Programs, 579
Nutrition option -Didactic Program in Dietetics
(DPD), B.S. degree, Nutritional Science, 471
Nutritional Science, B.S. degree, 470
Nutritional Science, M.S. degree, 472
O
Ocean Studies Institute (OSI), 56
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), 83
Adapted technology program, 83
Open University, Continuing Education, 93
Open University, Extended Education, 50
Operations Management certificate, 130, 505
Orientation programs, new student, 81
P
Pan-African Studies, Department of, 599
B. A. degree, Afro-American Studies, 599
Minor, 600
Pan-African Studies (PAS) courses, 600
Undergraduate programs, 599
Pan African Student Resource Center, 84
Parent Educator certificate, 130
Partnership for Academic Learning and Success
(PALS), 126
Peace Corps training, credit for, 71
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
certificate, 586
Petitions
Leave of absence, 93
Waiver of regulations, 89
Philosophy Activities, 86
Philosophy, Department of, 605
B. A. degree, 605
Classics (CLAS) course, 608
Classics minor, 606
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
607
M. A. degree, 607
Philosophy (PHIL) courses, 608
Philosophy minor, 606
Teaching Critical Thinking certificate, 607
Undergraduate programs, 605
Physical and Health Impairments option, M.A.
degree, Special Education, 668
Physical Education Instruction option, M.S.
degree Kinesiology, 469
Physical Science (PSCI) courses, 576
Physical Therapy
Preprofessional programs for, 127
Physics and Astronomy, Department of, 613
Astronomy (ASTR) courses, 615
B.A. degree, Physics, 613
B.S. degree, Physics, 613
Biophysics option, B.S. degree, Physics, 614
Credential program, 614
794 / Index
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
615
Honors program, 613
M.S. degree, Physics, 615
Physics (PHYS) courses, 616, 618
Physics minor, 614
Undergraduate programs, 613
Physics Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Blended), 575
Physics Emphasis, B.S. degree, Natural
Science(Traditional), 574
Plagiarism, 760
Political Science option, B. A. degree, Social
Science, 644
Political Science, Department of, 621
B. A. degree, 621
Credential program, 623
General option, B. A. degree, 622
General Political Science minor, 622
Global Politics minor, 622
Global Politics option, B. A. degree, 622
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
623
M. A. degree, 623
M. S. degree, Public Administration, 624
M.S. degree, Public Administration Fast Track
Option for International Executives, 625
Political Science (POLS) courses, 626, 629
Prelegal Studies minor, 622
Prelegal Studies option, B. A. degree, 622
Public Administration minor, 623
Public Administration option, B. A. degree,
622
Supplementary authorizations for teaching
credentials, 623
Undergraduate programs, 621
Portuguese (PORT) courses, 538, 545
Post Masters certificate programs
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
Adult Specialty certificate, 147
Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty (ANP)
certificate, 147
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate,
147
Nurse Case Manager
Adult Care, 147
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric/Mental Health (P/MHNP), 147
Nursing Education certificate, 147Pediatric
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
certificate, 147
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Specialty,
148
Postbaccalaureate certificate programs
Accounting, 145
Advanced Information Systems, 145
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational
Settings, 145
Applied Gerontology, 146
Autism certificate, 146
Biotechnology, 146
Career Counseling, 146
Computer Applications In Schools, 146
Early Childhood Special Education Infancy
Emphasis, 146
Early Childhood Special Education
Preschool Emphasis, 146
English as a Second Language (ESL), 146
Environmental Health Science, 146
Manufacturing, 146
Pre-Health Professionals, 146
Reading, 146
Rehabilitative/School Audiology, 147
Storytelling, 147
Teaching Critical Thinking, 147
Teaching Writing, 147
Transition Specialist, 147
Postbaccalaureate writing proficiency
requirement, 140
Preaccelerated College Enrollment (PACE)
Program, 67
Pre-Health Professionals Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 146
Prelaw option, B. A. degree, Philosophy, 606
Prelegal Studies option, B. A. degree, Political
Science, 622
Prelegal Studies minor, 622
Preprofessional programs
Health-related programs, 126
Law, 127
Librarianship, 127
Physical Therapy, 127
Preprofessional study, 126
Prerequisites and corequisites, course, 95, 142
Presidentially Chartered Centers, Institutes, and
Bureaus
Applied Gerontology Institute, 52
Asian and Asian American Institute, 52
Asian Pacific Business Institute, 53
Bureau of Business and Economic Research,
53
California Forensic Science Institute, 53
Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics,
54
Center for Excellence in Early Intervention, 53
Center for Japanese Studies, 53
Center for Korean-American and Korean
Studies, 53
Center for Multicultural Education, 54
Center for Newly Independent States Studies,
54
Center for Spatial Analysis and Remote
Sensing, 54
Center for Technology Education, 54
Center for the Study of Genders and
Sexualities, 54
Child Abuse and Family Violence Institute, 54
Chinese Studies Center, 54
Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of Public
Affairs, 54
Institute for Executive Leadership, 55
Institute of Entrepreneurship, 55
Institute of Nursing, 55
Institute of Retail Management, 55
Index / 795
Pacific Contemporary Music Center, 55
Pacific Rim Institute, 55
PepsiCo Leadership Center, 55
Productivity Center, 55
Roger Wagner Center for Choral Studies, 56
President's Scholar Program, 65, 130
Privacy rights of students, 40, 765
Probation and disqualification
Administrative-academic deficiency, 98, 100
Administrative-academic disqualification, 98
Graduate students, 100
Notification of disqualification, 98
Special probation, 99
Undergraduate students, 98, 99
Undergraduate students, immediate
reinstatement, 99
Procedures and Regulations, 88
Production Technology option, B.S. degree,
Industrial Technology, 696
Professional development programs, Extended
Education, 50
Psychology, Department of, 633
Applied Behavior Analysis option, M.S.
degree, 636
B.A. degree, 633
Forensic Psychology Option, M.S. degree,
637
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
634
M. A. degree, 635
M.S. degree, 636
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
(MFCC) option, M.S. degree, 635, 636
Minor, 634
Psychology (PSY) courses, 637, 640
Undergraduate programs, 633
Public Administration minor, 623
Public Administration option, B. A. degree,
Political Science, 622
Public Administration, M. S. degree, 624
Public service, internship in, 112, 181
Publications, student, 86
Pupil personnel services credential, 138
Advanced specializations in school counseling
and child welfare and attendance services,
678
Advanced specializations in school
psychology and child welfare and
attendance services, 679
Pure Mathematics option, B.A. degree,
Mathematics, 518
Pure Mathematics option, B.S. degree,
Mathematics, 518
Q
Qualifying courses for master's degrees, 142
Quarter system, 46
Quarter units, 88
Quarter units/quarter system, 70
R
Reading option, M.A. degree, Education, 356
Reading Postbaccalaureate certificate, 146
Readmission, 69
Disqualified students, 69
Real Estate Option, B.S. degree, Business
Administration, 402
Refund of fees, 91
Registration, 88
Academic advisement, 88
Audit registration, 93
Change of program, 93
Concurrent enrollment within CSU system, 92
Credit by examination, 92
Disenrollment, 92
Dual registration, 93
Fees, 90
Leaves of absence, 93
Open University, 93
Undeclared majors, undergraduate, 89
Visitors within CSU system, 92
Withdrawal from courses, 93
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise option,
B.S. degree, Kinesiology, 467
Rehabilitation Counseling option, M.S. degree,
Counseling, 670
Rehabilitation Services, B.S. degree, 666
Rehabilitation Services, minor, 666
Rehabilitative/School Audiology
Postbaccalaureate certificate, 147
Reinstatement of disqualified undergraduate
students, 99
Religious Studies (RELS) courses, 439
Religious Studies minor, 434
Removal of work from degree consideration, 89
Repeating courses, 89
Repeating courses for academic renewal, 89
Research, Scholarship, and Supporting Services,
51
Residence determination for fee payment, 61
Residence requirement, bachelor's degree, 108
Residence requirement, master's degree, 140
Retail Professional Development certificate, 130,
513
Retailing option, B. S. degree, Business
Administration, 512
ROTC programs, 50
Air Force ROTC, 50
Army ROTC, 51
Rules and policies, changes in, 39
Russian (RUSS) courses, 538, 545
796 / Index
S
Schedule of Fees
2007-2008, 90
Scholarships, 79
President's Scholar Program, 81
Scholarships for graduate students, 145
Scholastic status, 98
Graduate and postbaccalaureate students, 99
Undergraduate students, 98
School Counseling Leadership option, M.S.
degree, Counseling, 671
School Psychology internship credential, 679
School Psychology option, M.S. degree,
Counseling, 671
Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies
minor, 498
Second baccalaureate, 66, 110
Secondary Education (EDSE) courses, 362, 366
Service-Learning Courses, 121
Services credentials
Administrative services, 138, 219
Clinical-rehabilitative services, 138
Clinical-rehabilitative services, Audiology, 307
Clinical-rehabilitative services, Language,
Speech, and Hearing, 308
Health services-school nurse, 138
Pupil personnel services, 138, 678
Sexual harassment policy, 101
Sexual relations, consensual between faculty and
students, 103
Single Subject Credential in
B.S., Health Science, 423
B.A., Industrial Arts, 693
B.S., Industrial Technology with Production
Technology Option, 696
B.A., Japanese,538
B.A., Mathematics, 518
B.S., Mathematics, 519
B.M., degree, 554
B.S., Kinesiology, 468
B.S., Natural Science, 575
B.A., Social Science, 432
B.A., Spanish, 539
Single Subject credentials, 348
Single Subject teaching credential, 137, 348
Single Subject Teaching option, B.A. degree,
Art, 235
Communication, 318
English, 387
Social and Behavioral Sciences option, B.A.
degree, Economics, 370
Social Gerontology minor, 657
Social Science Program, 643
B. A. degree, 643
Credential program, 645
Economics option, B.A. degree, 645
Geography option, B. A. degree, 644
History option, B. A. degree, 643
Political Science option, B. A. degree, 644
Social Science (SOCS) courses, 645
Undergraduate programs, 643
Social Security number, use of, 68
Social Work
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, 139
Social Work, School of, 647
B. A. degree, 647
Graduate and postbacalaureate programs,
648
M. S. W. degree, 648
Social Work (SW) courses, 649, 651
Undergraduate programs, 647
Sociology, Department of, 655
B. A. degree, 655
General Sociology option, B.A. degree, 656
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
657
Internship, 656
Law and Society minor, 657
Law and Society option, B.A. degree, 656
M. A. degree, 657
Social Gerontology minor, 657
Sociology (SOC) courses, 658, 661
Sociology minor, 656
Undergraduate programs, 655
Sororities and fraternities, 84
Spanish, B. A. degree, 539
Spanish (SPAN) courses, 545, 548
Spanish minor, 539
Spanish, M. A. degree, 540
Special Business Option, B. S. degree, Business
Administration, 455
Special Education
Ph.D. degree, 136, 139, 681
Special Education and Counseling, Division of,
665
Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational
Settings certificate, 680
Autism certificate, 679
Autism, M.A. option, 667
B.S. degree, Rehabilitation Services, 666
Counseling (COUN) courses, 683
Counseling and Assessment Clinic, 681
Credential programs, 671
Diagnostic Resource Center, 681
Early Childhood Special Education certificate,
680
Early Childhood Special Education option,
M.A. degree, 667
Facilitating Behavior Change option, M A.
degree, 667
Gifted Education option, M.A. degree, 667
Higher Education (EDHI) courses, 690
Inclusion Facilitator option, M.A. degree, 667
M.A. degree, Special Education, 666
M.S. degree, Counseling, 668
Mild/Moderate Disabilities option, M.A.
degree, 668
Minor in Rehabilitation Services, 666
Moderate/Severe Disabilities option, M.A.
degree, 668
Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education
option, M.A. degree, 668
Ph. D. degree, 681
Index / 797
Physical and Health Impairments option, M.A.
degree, 668
Special Education (EDSP) Undergraduate
courses, 684
Special Education (EDSP) Graduate courses,
688
Transition Studies option, M.A. degree, 668
Visual Impairment and Blindness
Orientation and Mobility option, M.A.
degree, 668
Visual Impairment and Blindness
Teacher Preparation option, M.A. degree,
668
Special Education, M.A. degree, 666
Special major
Bachelor's degree, 110
Special probation, 99
Special recognition in graduate studies, 148
Special sessions, Extended Education, 50, 142
Specialist in Alcohol and Drug Problems
certificate, 424
Specialist instruction teaching credentials, 138
Adapted physical education specialist, 470
Other specialist credentials, 137
Reading and Language Arts specialist, 357
Special Education Specialist, 673
Speech-Language Clinic, Robert L. Douglass, 51
Speech-Language-Pathology option, M.A.
degree, Communicative Disorders, 307
Sports Information Office, 181
Sports Nutrition cerfificate, 130, 471
Storytelling certificate, 359
Storytelling Postbaccalaureate certificate, 147
Student activities, 85
Student clubs and organizations
Sororities and fraternities, 84
Student conduct, 100, 763
Campus violence policy, 102
Cheating, 101
Consensual sexual relations between faculty
and students, 103
Grievances, 101
Intellectual Property, 101
Sexual harassment policy, 101
Student disciplinary procedures, CSU, 763
Student employment, 78
Student Financial Aid, Center for, 79
Financial aid programs, 79
Student Grievance Procedures, 768
Student health services, 82
Medical services, 82
Personal counseling, 82
Student housing, 83
Student publications, 86
Student resource centers
Academic Advisement Center, 82
Student Rights, 773
Student Rights and Responsibilities, 101
Student services and financial aid, 77, 78
Student use of human subjects or animals, 103,
142
Studio Arts option, B.A. degree, Art, 235
Study abroad, 49, 145
Study load, graduate, 144
Study load, undergraduate, 88
Suffixes, course, 94
Supplementary authorizations for teaching
credentials, 123, 138
T
Teaching credentials, 139
Basic teaching credentials, 122
Blended Elementary Subject Matter Options,
137
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation options, 137
Internship credential, 350
Multiple Subject credential, 122, 348
Single Subject credential, 123, 348
Single Subject Teacher Preparation programs,
137
Specialist instruction credentials, 138
Supplementary authorizations, 123, 138, 349,
352
Teaching Credentials
Internship Credential, 351
Teaching credentials Elementary Subject Matter
Teacher Preparation options, 137
Teaching Critical Thinking certificate, 607
Teaching Critical Thinking Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 147
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESL) courses, 223, 229
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL), M.A. degree, 217
Teaching Writing Postbaccalaureate certificate,
147
Technology, Department of, 693
B.A. degree, Industrial Arts, 693
B.S. degree, Aviation Administration, 694
B.S. degree, Fire Protection Administration
and Technology, 694
B.S. degree, Graphic Communications, 695
B.S. degree, Industrial Technology, 696
B.V.E. degree, 697
Credential programs, 698
Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction
certificate, 698
Fire Service Administration certificate, 698
Graduate and postbaccalaureate programs,
698
Industrial Studies minor, 697
M.A. degree, Industrial and Technical Studies,
698
Production Technology option, B.S. degree,
Industrial Technology, 696
Technology (TECH) courses, 699
Undergraduate programs, 693
798 / Index
Telecommunications and Film Option, B.A.
degree, Television, Film and Media Studies,
316
Telecommunications and Film option, M.A.
degree, Communication Studies, 320
Television, Film and Media Studies (TVF)
courses, 320
Television, Film and Media Studies, B.A. degree,
315
Television, Film, and Media Studies Activities, 86
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
64, 76
Test requirements for admission, 64
Thai (THAI) courses, 547
The University, 46
Theatre Activities, 86
Theatre Arts and Dance, Department of, 709
B.A. degree, 709
Credential program, 710
Dance (DANC) courses, 711
M.A. degree, Theatre Arts, 711
Theatre Arts (TA) courses, 714, 717
Theatre Arts and Dance (TAD) courses, 716
Theatre Arts and Dance minor, 710
Theatre Arts option, B.A. degree, Theatre Arts
and Dance, 709
Theatrical productions, 86
Thesis and project requirements, master's
degree, 143
Transcript of academic record, 90, 94
Transfer credit, evaluation of, 70, 110
Transition Specialist certificate, 680
Transition Specialist Postbaccalaureate
certificate, 147
Transition Studies option, M.A. degree, Special
Education, 668
Transportation (Commercial) certificate, 130, 512
Tuition, nonresident, 90
Tutorial center, 82
U
Unaccredited institutions, admission of graduates
of, 74
Undeclared majors, undergraduate, 89
Undergraduate admission application
procedures, 67
Undergraduate admission requirements, 62
Undergraduate credit for graduate courses, 111
Undergraduate Studies, 106
Academic support programs, 125
Bachelor's degree requirements, summary of,
109
Bachelor's degrees and majors, list of, 106
Catalog requirements for undergraduate
students, 108
Commencement Exercises, 111
Cooperative Education, 112
Credit certificate programs, 107
Credit for Prior Experiential Learning (CPEL),
112
Degree characteristics, 108
Degree requirements, 108
General Education (GE), 113
Graduate credit for undergraduate students,
111
Graduation Requirement in Writing
Proficiency, 109
Internship in Public Service, 112
Introduction to Higher Education course
requirement, 109
Lower division writing requirement, 109
Minors, 107, 111
Multiple Majors and/or Degrees, 110
Preprofessional study, 126
Recognition of academic excellence, 130
Residence requirement for bachelor's
degrees, 108
Scholarship requirements for bachelor’s
degrees, 108, 109
Second baccalaureate, 110
Special major, 110
Time limits on major requirements, 108
Undergraduate credit for graduate courses,
111
Upper division writing requirements
WPE/GWAR, 109
University Auxiliary Services, Inc. (UAS), 52
University Bookstore, 84
University learning services
Academic Advisement Center, 82
Student Support Program, 81
Tutorial center, 82
Writing Center, 82
University Offices and Services Directory 5, 33
University Programs
Bachelor's degree, Special Major for, 183
Cooperative Education, 187
Credit for Prior Experiential Learning (CPEL),
187
General Education Honors Program, 182
Intercollegiate Athletics, 181
Intercollegiate Athletics Courses (ATHL), 189
Internship in Public Service, 187
Master's degree, Interdisciplinary Studies, 187
Minor in Information Technology (IT), 184
Minor in Multimedia, 186
University Courses (UNIV), 188
University-Student Union, 84
Urban Analysis (URBA) courses, 412
Urban Land Use and Property Analysis
certificate, 130, 409
Urban Learning
B.A. degree, 211
Education Specialist Internship Credential,
678
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option
Directed Electives, 12
Elementary Subject Matter Teacher
Preparation Option
Directed Electives, 213
Index / 799
V
Veterans, admission of, 67
Veterans’ services, 84
Children of disabled veterans, 84
Vietnamese (VIET) courses, 547
Violence policy, campus, 102
Visitors within CSU system, 92
Visual Impairment and Blindness
Orientation and Mobility option, M.A. degree,
Special Education, 668
Teacher Preparation option, M.A. degree,
Special Education, 668
Vocal Performance option, B. Mus. degree, 553
Vocational Arts major, B. V. E. degree, 697
W
Waiver of regulations, petitions for, 89
Withdrawal from the University, 93
Leaves of absence, 93
Withdrawal from courses, 93
Women’s and Gender Studies Activities, 86
Women's and Gender Studies minor, 498
Women's Resource Center, 84
Women's Studies (WOMN) courses, 500
Writing Center, 82
Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE), 109, 140
Writing skills requirements
Bachelor's degrees, 109
English Placement Test (EPT), 109
Lower division writing requirement, 109
Master's degrees and credentials, 140
Upper division writing requirements
WPE/GWAR, 109
Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE), 90, 109, 140
Y
Youth Agency Administration (YAA)
Undergraduate program, 721
Youth Agency Administration (YAA) courses, 722
Youth Agency Administration, certificate, 130,
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