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PSY 518 - Computer Applications in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Foundations of computer technology and its application to psychology. Emphasis on real-time control by digital computers in psychological research and applications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs) PSY 418
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PSY 523 - Qualitative Methods and Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Overview of qualitative research methods and analysis. Students learn to conduct observations, focus groups and qualitative interviews. Inductive analysis techniques such as content analysis and narrative analysis. Application of these skills in a qualitative evaluation of a real-world program.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 527 - Human Factors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 and two of the following: PSY 331 , PSY 332 or PSY 333 .
Systematic application of psychological principles to the design of person-machine systems. Emphasis in the laboratory on the development of skills required of human factors psychologists. These skills will include systems analysis, cognitive task analysis, rapid prototyping and usability testing.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hours) PSY 427
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PSY 533 - Research in Cognition and Learning
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 220 , PSY 310 , and PSY 331 or PSY 332 or PSY 333 .
Research methods in cognition, learning, and perception. Laboratory includes experiments on selected topics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, lab 3 hrs) PSY 433
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PSY 541 - Research in Physiological Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 220 , PSY 310 , and PSY 341 .
Research methods in psychobiology. Includes fundamentals of neuroanatomy, surgical procedures for stimulation, lesioning and recording, pharmacological procedures used in neuropsychological research.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) PSY 441
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PSY 544 - Cognitive Neuroscience
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 332 and one of the following:PSY 340 , PSY 341 , or PSY 342 .
Explores brain systems responsible for cognitive processes in normal humans, integrating theory from texts and current research from original sources.
Letter grade only (A-F). PSY 444
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PSY 551 - Research in Social Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 220 , PSY 310 , PSY 351 , or consent of instructor.
Research methods and problems in social psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.) PSY 451
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PSY 553 - Principles of Group Dynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 110 , PSY 220 , PSY 351 , or consent of instructor.
Behavior in groups with attention to such factors as leadership, followership, interaction and influence including organization, management, morale, and efficiency. Problems, techniques and methods of investigation. (Lecture/Discussion)
Letter grade only (A-F). PSY 453
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PSY 575 - Clinical Interviewing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 373 .
Study and development of clinical techniques of observation and the interview. Coverage will include a detailed exposure to Client- Centered and Gestalt counseling methods. Emphasis will be on understanding theory and acquisition of basic skills.
Letter grade only (A-F). PSY 475
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PSY 581 - Organizational Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 351 or PSY 381 or PSY 453 /553 .
Analysis of organizational behavior and practices from a systems point of view. Consideration of employee motivation, power, leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational change. Research methods for studying organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 582 - Research in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 220 and PSY 310 .
Research methods and problems in industrial psychology. Includes direct observational, psychophysical, regression, survey, experimental, and quasi-experimental methods.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours)
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PSY 585 - Proseminar in Personnel Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 314 .
Advanced consideration of problems and procedures in personnel psychology. Includes both differentiation and synthesis of major areas within this field.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 586.
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PSY 590 - Selected Topics in Psychology
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in psychology selected for intensive development.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with differend topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PSY 596 - Proseminar on Graduate Research
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to MAPR program, consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Introduces first semester graduate students to their new graduate level environment and culture. Skills expected of all MAPR master’s students will be developed including technical writing, researching topics, public speaking and effectively participating in Psychology seminars.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 599 - Independent Study
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Unclassified graduate student will conduct independent laboratory or library research and write a report of the research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 627 - Human Factors’ Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 527 or consent of instructor.
An advanced graduate level course on methods commonly used in the field of human factors. These methods include analytic techniques used during the design of human-machine systems (e.g., task analysis, simulation), techniques used to evaluate functioning systems (usability testing, critical incident surveys) and techniques used to measure human performance (e.g., workload, situation awareness).
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 631 - Seminar in Perception and Physiological Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 331 or PSY 340 or PSY 341 or PSY 342 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Critical examination of selected topics in perception, information processing and neurophysiological correlates of behavior. Student emphasis on either perception or physiological psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 632 - Seminar in Learning
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 333 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Advanced consideration of selected topics in learning.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 633 - Seminar in Perception and Attention
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 331 or PSY 332 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Examination of methods, theories, and experimental evidence in selected topics from the areas of sensation, perception, and attention.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 634 - Seminar in Cognition
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 332 or PSY 333 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Examination of method, theory and experimental evidence in selected topics from the area of cognition.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 635 - Seminar on Situation Awareness
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 331 or PSY 332 or consent of instructor or/and consent of graduate advisor.
Examines research on situation awareness. Topics include: Theoretical perspectives on situation awareness, its importance in systems design and its application in areas such as driving and aviation. Also examines measurement tools designed to assess situation awareness.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 651 - Seminar in Social Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 351 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Critical examination of interpersonal relations, social influence, group membership and influence, and intergroup relations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 656 - Seminar in Personality
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 356 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Theories of personality structure, dynamics, and development. Critical examination of research deriving from different theoretical approaches.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 661 - Seminar in Developmental Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 361 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Consideration of theoretical and methodological issues in life span developmental psychology. Critical examination of research on selected topics, including development of physiological function, intelligence, language, learning processes, sensory processes, perception, personality and social behavior.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 673 - Seminar in Clinical Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission into the Masters of Arts in Psychological Research program; PSY 370 or equivalent undergraduate Abnormal Psychology course, or consent of instructor.
This course provides in-depth exposure to the field of clinical psychology, with an emphasis on clinical science and research methods commonly used in this discipline, as well as evidence-based approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and case conceptualization.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 678 - Seminar in Health and Behavior and Intervention
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Overview of health psychology and health promotion field. Students learn background of psychology’s role in health professions, health behavior theory and health intervention design and evaluation. analysis of individual, contextual, structural and cultural factors impacting health and health intervention.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 683 - Issues Organizational Development
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 581 .
Examination of theory, research, techniques, and practices in field of organizational development, professional practice of managing change in organizations. Techniques, such as team building, systems analysis, process consultation, large-group interventions and survey feedback will be examined.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 686 - Issues in Training
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 332 or PSY 333 , and PSY 585 .
Discusses theoretical and applied issues with the development of employee training programs. Topics include needs assessment, adult learning theory, training methods, training evaluation, and learning organizations. Experiential assignments reinforce course concepts.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 688 - Practicum in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: At least 12 units of graduate-level coursework within the MSIO program.
Practice of industrial psychology or human factors in various industrial settings. Individual research and consultation with industrial or governmental organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.
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PSY 689 - Practicum in Human Factors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 627 or consent of the instructor
Practice of human factors in various industrial, engineering or design settings. Individual research and consultation with industrial or governmental organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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PSY 696 - Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 411 /511 or PSY 412 /512 , PSY 596 , and consent of graduate advisor.
Preparation and completion of thesis proposal for preliminary oral examination. Power calculations, research methods, and statistical concepts and procedures. Ethics, human subjects protection and responsible conduct of research.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 697 - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of graduate advisor and department.
Theoretical and experimental problems in psychology requiring intensive analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 698 - Thesis
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, consent of graduate advisor.
MSIO students. Planning, preparation, and completion of a thesis in psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F). Must be repeated for a total of 6 units of credit.
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PSY 699 - Directed Research and Portfolio
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy, consent of graduate advisor.
Capstone for the MSIO Applied/Portfolio track. Intensive study of theoretical and/or experimental problems in psychology under the guidance of a faculty member. Portfolio development.
Letter grade only (A-F). Must be repeated for a total of 3 units of credit.
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PPA 500 - Foundations of Public Policy and Administration
(3 units)
Concepts of the discipline; fundamentals of public organization theory, policy formulation and analysis, and administrative and management processes; management in the public interest; and ethics in government.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 509 - Seminar in Strategic Planning for Public Managers
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Introduction to the theories and practice of strategic planning in public organizations. The course is designed to promote an understanding of the theories and approaches to strategic planning and help the student to acquire practical skills involved in strategic planning.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 510 - Urban Environmental Governance
(3 units)
An examination of the challenges of environmental protection and resource management confronting urban governments. An emphasis is placed on comparative and historical perspectives.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 512 - Urban Executive Management
(3 units)
Examines problems confronting today’s urban administrator and offers techniques for solving a variety of pressing problems. Subjects include managing in a local government setting issues such as public policy, planning, financial resources, personnel, and labor relations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 514 - Municipal Law for Administrators
(3 units)
Examination of major laws and legal issues affecting local government. Basic powers of cities including regulatory (police) powers, corporate (service) powers, taxation and eminent domain.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 515 - Administrative Report Writing
(3 units)
Preparation of written documents required of public administrators.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 517 - Analytical Skills Development
(3 units)
Designed to develop or improve the skills needed to perform analytical work in the public sector. Emphasis is on the methods of analysis and evaluation used in public service organizations. Communication of results will also be covered.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 518 - Microeconomics and Public Policy
(3 units)
Covers key principles of microeconomics such as supply, demand, and market processes. Provides extensive coverage of topics that concern public section decisions, such as public goods, externalities, welfare analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 521 - Microcomputer Management for Public Administrators
(3 units)
Focuses on the design, development, and management of microcomputer systems and applications in public organizations. Course elements: analysis of critical concepts and issues relating to management of computer systems, and hands-on computer laboratory experience for design, and use of applications.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 523 - Urban Information Systems for Public Management
(3 units)
Overview of significant information technologies impacting government management: World-Wide Web and G.I.S. (Geographic Information Systems.) Introduces students to the construction and use of Web pages. Includes an introduction to GIS in public organizations. Extensive use of computers.
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PPA 524 - GIS Management and Applications for Public Managers
(3 units)
Introduces students to the management and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Public Sector. Covers the requirements for designing and managing GIS applications for solving public sector problems. Hands-on use of GIS and analysis of GIS cases.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 525 - Non-Profit Management
(3 units)
Examination of principal characteristics, scope, and functional management areas (i.e., governance, fund development, board development, volunteer and staff management, intersectoral relations; budgeting) in American nonprofit organizations, with particular attention to the important roles of nonprofits in the delivery of health and human services.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 533 - Race, Inequality and Public Policy
(3 units)
Examines the multiple sources of ethnic, racial, gender, and class inequalities in the United States and how public policies have attempted to address these issues.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 535 - Intergovernmental Relations
(3 units)
Presents concepts and issues of U.S. intergovernmental relations. Topics include history of the field, intergovernmental finances, state and federal legislative processes, legislative advocacy, interorganizational management, and current issues.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 540 - Grants Administration and Management
(3 units)
Study of the various types of financial and technical assistance to local public and quasi-public agencies; the strategies for locating and obtaining grant programs support; and the development of effective project systems for externally funded projects.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 542 - Emergency Planning and Management
(3 units)
Planning and management processes and issues involved in large-scale emergencies; the nature of natural and technological risk and emergency, with attention to public sector roles in contingency planning and response.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as EMER 506 . Not open for credit to students with credit in EMER 542 or EMER 506 .
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PPA 546 - The Urban Crisis and the Public Administrator
(3 units)
Survey of the history of urbanization, the literature of urban power relations and decision-making, and the dynamics of race relations in the urban environment. Major focus on extensive interface with urban agency representatives.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 554 - Public Works Facilities and Urban Policy
(3 units)
Provides a study of public infrastructure essential to urban communities. Focus given to water, wastewater, transportation, solid waste, public facilities, and schools.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 555 - Government Budgeting and Finance
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PPA 518 or ECON 101 or ECON 300 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Presents the major concepts and skills associated with budget preparation for all levels of government. Topics include: budget processes and formats, basic principles of government accounting, revenue, and capital budgeting.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 560 - Public Financial Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PPA 555 .
Focuses on financial planning, implementation and management control, financial reporting, and financial analysis used in public service organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 567 - Basic Governmental (Fund) Accounting
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PPA 555 .
Provides an introduction to unique characteristics of governmental accounting. Aspects of recording and reporting of financial transactions in public service organizations. Governmental auditing and financial condition analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 570 - Negotiating Dynamics: Strategies and Skills
(3 units)
Examination of negotiating strategies and skills based on tested use of power and psychological principles in negotiations. Different strategies and skills examined for negotiating under varying levels of cooperation and conflict.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 571 - Leadership Skills and Strategies in the Public Sector
(3 units)
Leaders in urban governments, community based and nonprofit organizations are challenged to move their bureaucracies toward solutions to complex problems. Examines administrative leadership, current approaches to organizational excellence and their applicability in a variety of administrative settings.
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PPA 575 - Public Sector Employer-Employee Relations
(3 units)
Analysis of prevailing practice and techniques of collective bargaining and its continuing impact on the economic, political, and organization structure in the public sector.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 577 - Public Sector Human Resources Management
(3 units)
Historical development of civil service/merit system; laws which affect operations of personnel system; analysis of the various components of a personnel system; impact of labor negotiations; role of personnel system as a change agent.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 581 - Government/Community Relations
(3 units)
Investigation of relationship between governments and community based organizations, with particular attention to strategies for diagnosing problems and opportunities and prescribing courses of action in public policy where governments and nonprofits converge.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 585 - Public Policy and Administration Internship
(3‑12 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Provides exposure to and understanding of the governmental environment. Students seeking the MPA degree who do not have managerial experience in government are required to participate in the internship program.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units. Academic credit earned for the internship program is beyond the 39 units required for the MPA degree.
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PPA 597 - Directed Studies
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Independent study in public policy and administration.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 610 - Seminar in Urban Affairs
(3 units)
An interdisciplinary course gives students opportunity to develop expanded awareness of the interrelationships between various urban problems in the urban systemic environment.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 660 - Seminar in Organization Theory and Behavior
(3 units)
Examination of theories of organizations and behavior of members therein. Among the subtopics: generalist management, bureaucracy, organization structure and design, systems theory, motivation, leadership, decision-making, group and team dynamics, power and conflict, culture, organization change and development.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 670 - Policy Issue Analysis
(3 units)
Introduces theories and approaches to policy analysis. The core of the course follows the policy analysis cycle and includes: problem recognition, problem definition, development of alternative solutions, analysis of alternatives, selection of policy options, policy implementation and evaluation.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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PPA 696 - Research Methods in Public Administration
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PPA 517 or STAT 108 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Covers the techniques of public sector research. Topics include research design, survey research, and statistical analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F). Note: Suggested: take PPA 696 early in MPA program.
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PPA 697 - Directed Research
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, completion of required MPA courses, consent of instructor.
Required capstone project. Individual research of a public issue. Supervision of a full-time faculty member required.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in the same semester.
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REC 100 - Orientation to the Recreation Major
(3 units)
Orientation to the professional roles in the field of leisure services; the philosophy, academic requirements, standards, documentation, procedures of followed in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies; and computer applications required of all majors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion, 3 hours) REC 300 Not open to students with credit in REC 300 .
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REC 121A - Sailing
(1 unit)
Both grading options. Course fee may be required.
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REC 141 - Introduction to Leisure Services
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Survey of public, private and non-profit agencies engaged in leisure services. Examination of populations served. Organizing principles of the recreation and leisure services profession.
Not open to students who have completed REC 241.
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REC 168 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic elements and concepts of tourism, including the geography, economics, psychology, history, and physical development of tourism, as well as the industry’s positive and negative impacts in destination communities.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 201 - Teamwork and Group Dynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Introduction to group dynamics and teamwork. Presents participation in, leadership of, and facilitation techniques for team building through experiential group problem solving activities. Course utilizes ground based and low elements challenge course activities at the CSULB OutBAC Ropes Course. (Theory and practicum).
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 220 - Universality of Play
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Exploration of ethnic origins of play from international perspective. Influence of play on creativity, drive and self image of society. (Theory and practicum)
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REC 225 - Programming Recreation Activities
(3 units)
Methods and materials used in planning and leading organized recreation programs in public and private agencies. Analysis of interpersonal and group skills necessary for effective leadership of recreation activities. Special emphasis on supervised programming field experiences.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 242 - Backpacking
(2 units)
Prerequisites: None.
An experiential examination and analysis in the judgment, knowledge, equipment and skills necessary to safe wilderness travel and living. A 2-3 day field experience required.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required.
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REC 243A - Winter Mountain Expedition
(2 units)
Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to winter mountaineering skills; study of the mountain environment. Field experience required.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required. (Activity 4 hours).
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REC 243B - Winter Mountain Expedition Field
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: REC 243A .
Application of the knowledge and skills required for winter mountaineering. Involves a 7-10 day field trip.
Both grading options. (2 hours activity). Course fee may be required.
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REC 243C - Desert Expedition
(3 units)
Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to the skills, attitudes and knowledge required for safe use and enjoyment of desert areas. An interdisciplinary introduction to the meaning and significance of the desert. Trip planning, map use, methods of safe travel. Includes field trip.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required. (Activity 6 hours).
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REC 244 - Kayaking
(2 units)
Prerequisites: None.
An experiential examination and analysis of the judgment, knowledge, equipment and skill development necessary to safe flat and whitewater kayaking. A 2-3 day field experience required.
Both grading options. (Activity 4 hours). Course fee may be required.
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REC 245A - Wilderness Water Expedition
(2 units)
Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to the skills, attitudes and knowledge required for safe use of varied types of wilderness waters. The skills and techniques of boat handling and trip planning. An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of waterways. A 2-3 day field experience required.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required. (Activity 4 hours).
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REC 245B - Wilderness Water Expedition
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: REC 245A .
Application of the knowledge and skills required for different types of wilderness water expeditions. Involves a 10-14 day field trip.
Both grading options. (2 hours activity).
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REC 246A - Mountaineering
(2 units)
Prerequisites: None.
An experiential examination and analysis in the judgement, knowledge, equipment and skills necessary to safe mountaineering. Course includes field trip.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required. (Activity 4 hours).
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REC 247A - Techniques of Rock Climbing
(2 units)
Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to the basic skills, judgement and safety for technical rock climbing. The skills and techniques of top roping, belaying rappels and self-rescue. Includes a field trip.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required. (Activity 4 hours).
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REC 300 - Orientation to the Recreation Major
(3 units)
Orientation to the professional roles in the field of leisure services; the philosophy, academic requirements, standards, documentation, procedures of followed in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies; and computer applications required of all majors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion, 3 hours) REC 100 Not open to students with credit in REC 100 .
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REC 321 - Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Studies
(3 units)
Theory and application of leadership as it pertains to leisure service agencies. In depth analysis of interaction between leadership styles and group dynamics. Facilitation techniques necessary for effective group leadership.
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REC 322 - Recreational Sports Supervision
(3 units)
Organization and supervision of recreational sports for communitywide participation.
(Lecture/Discussion 3 hours)
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REC 324 - Campus Recreation Services
(3 units)
Principles and practices in provision of recreation services on college, secondary, and elementary school campuses
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REC 325 - Advanced Program and Event Management
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Pre-REC majors and REC majors: A grade of “C” or better in REC 141 or REC 225 . Event Planning Minors: A grade of “C” or better in HFHM 170 or HFHM 274 .
Advanced management of recreation and leisure service programs with special emphasis on event planning and promotion. Includes interpretations of needs assessments and market analysis; analysis and selection of prospective client bases; program design, marketing, promotion, implementation and evaluation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 337 - Outdoor Education and Interpretation
(3 units)
Examine principles and practices of effective outdoor teaching and learning, interpretation, and visitor use and behavior with special emphasis on environmental and cultural interpretation of outdoor recreation visitor experiences including nature-based trips, tours, expeditions, and exhibits.
(Discussion, 3 hours).
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REC 340 - Leisure in Contemporary Society
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundations requirements; one or more Exploration courses; upper division standing.
Enhancing the understanding of leisure in contemporary society by examining beliefs, values, and social structures of one’s own leisure and comparing and contrasting them with individual and social influences such as race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, economic status, ability and religion.
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REC 341 - Evaluation and Research in Leisure Services
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in REC 141 or REC 225 .
Foundations of current methods and practices of evaluation and research about leisure and in leisure services. Includes the critical need for evaluation and research in leisure services; research and evaluation concepts, types, and designs; sampling; and information/ data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 351 - Foundations of Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in REC 141 or REC 225 .
The role of inclusion in programming recreation services in society. Philosophical and historical foundations of recreation therapy, and principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating inclusive leisure services for individuals with disabilities.
(Lecture/Activity 3 hours)
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REC 371 - Human Services Programming in Urban Areas
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Exploration of the community diversity, social issues, and community resources of urban areas in relationship to the concerns of recreation and human service needs. Examination of planning, development, and agency collaborations required to insure recreation services development meets community needs.
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REC 421 - Supervisory and Administrative Practices
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 , REC 341 .
Concepts and techniques of supervision and administration in recreation agencies; emphasis on recruitment, assignment, evaluation and in-service training of recreation personnel.
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REC 423 - Facility Design and Operations
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 , REC 341 .
Theories and practical experience in the design, development, operation, maintenance and administration of various recreational facilities.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 425 - Financing Leisure Services
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 .
Financing and budgeting in public and private sector leisure service agencies; management by objectives as related to fiscal elements.
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REC 427 - Legal Aspects of Leisure Services
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 .
Political, policy making, and legal aspects underlying the establishment, operation, and termination of public and private leisure services.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion, 3 hours.) REC 527
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REC 428 - Principles of Nonprofit/Volunteer Management
(3 units)
Survey of the principles of nonprofit and volunteer services management. The philosophical, historical and social context of the volunteer movement; funding, governance, organization and management of nonprofit organizations and volunteer services; trends and issues; professional development and employment.
REC 528
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REC 430 - Recreation in the Ocean Environment
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Study of the skills and techniques of administration of an oceanoriented recreational resource, including management and trip planning. Will be supplemented with a week long field trip to Santa Barbara Island.
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