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Religious Studies General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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R/ST 550 - Islam in the Contemporary World
(3 units)
Examines key thinkers, movements and issues arising in the global Muslim community in the modern period. It covers ealry reform movements, the Iranian Revolution, Islamic revivalism, religious violence, Progressive Islam, gender justice, Islam and sexuality, and Muslims in America.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in R/ST 501.
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R/ST 557 - Religion, Film and Literature
(3 units)
Examines religion, film and literature in light of the epochal processes of secularization and demythologization. Uses the critical methods of the studies of religion and the narrative arts to explore these important sociocultural processes.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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R/ST 558 - Women, Religion, and the Developing World
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing.
Looks at causes and implications of globalization, impact of globalization on women in the developing world, and the multifaceted role that religion and religious constructions of gender play in this picture.
R/ST 458
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R/ST 560 - Jewish Christianity
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
History and literature of ancient Jewish Christianity in its relationship to Gentile Christianity and Judaism, from the relatives of Jesus through the fourth century.
Letter grade only (A-F). R/ST 460
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R/ST 590 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Religious Studies selected for intensive development.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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R/ST 595 - Advanced Study
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member. Student must fulfill requirements of a selected upper division course plus additional work appropriate to graduate study as determined by the instructor of the course.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in the same semester.
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R/ST 599 - Graduate Tutorial
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised and independent study.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in the same semester.
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R/ST 601 - Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Examines classical and contemporary theories of religion. Analyzes and compares research methods current in the discipline of Religious Studies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 604 - Seminar in Religion in the Contemporary World
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced inquiry into aspects of religion in the contemporary world, including its ethical, cultural, historical or theoretical dimensions.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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R/ST 610 - Indigenous Religion, Gender, and Representation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Graduate seminar on contemporary and historical Indigenous religions of the Western Hemisphere with focus on worldview, gender, indigenous methodologies, and representation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 624 - Seminar in Ancient Mediterranean Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced inquiry into the religions of the Ancient Mediterranean.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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R/ST 646 - Seminar in Buddhist Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced inquiry into topics in Buddhist Studies.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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R/ST 651 - Religion in an Age of Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
This graduate seminar examines modern opinion raging from skeptical to hopeful on the possibilities for religious belief in our scientific age.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 659 - Violence, Religion, Gender and Sexuality
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or consent of instructor
Explores the connections between religion, sexuality, and forms of violence against women in the contemporary world. Examines this issue from within a wide range of global contexts, including the US, and from a variety of world traditions
Letter grade (A-F) only.
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R/ST 665 - Magic, Witchcraft, Sexuality and Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing Focuses on connections between magic, witchcraft, sexuality and power in the contemporary, global world.
How have the labels of magic and witchcraft been used to deny power to marginalized peoples? How are such actually practiced to resist those in power?
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 690 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in religious studies selected by the faculty for intensive development.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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R/ST 697 - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed Studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in the same semester.
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R/ST 698 - Thesis
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, consent of advisor.
Planning, preparation and completion of thesis for the master’s degree.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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RGR 100A - Uptown/Downtown: The City as Text
(3 units)
Corequisite: One G.E. Foundation course.
Introductory gateway course to French-, German-, Italian-, and Spanish-speaking cultures through the lens of various representative cities.
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RGR 314 - Introduction to Contemporary Europe
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary European cultures and related issues through a combination of travel and study. Introduced to some principles and methods useful for analyzing cultures and their own interactions with them.
Not open for credit to students with credit in C/LA 314.
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RGR 315 - Contemporary European Society
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Interdisciplinary approach to understanding cultural and political developments in contemporary European societies. Although study of history serves as foundation of course, perspectives and methodologies of several other social science disciplines are important components. Both grading options.
Not open for credit to students with credit in C/LA 315.
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RGR 346 - The European Cinema of Communism, Fascism and Resistance
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Focuses on European cinema of twentieth century as manifestation of totalitarian and ideological movements preceding, in-between, and following the two world wars. Ensuing and ongoing resistance movements also examined.
(2 hrs sem, 2 hrs activity) Same course as HIST 346 and FEA 346 . Not open for credit to students with credit in HIST 346 and FEA 346
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RGR 400 - Crime and Punishment
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses and upper-division standing.
Explores literary representations and cultural manifestations of issues related to crime, punishment, justice, and violence in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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RGR 424 - Second Language Acquisition
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing Study of history of second language learning/teaching.
Overview of current research in second language acquisition, with emphasis on implications for teaching foreign languages. Evaluation and development of methods, materials, and tests.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar) RGR 524 (Undergraduates register in RGR 424; graduates register in RGR 524 ) Not open for credit to students with credit in SPAN 424/524.
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RGR 425 - Romance Linguistics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: FREN 424 or SPAN 423 or ITAL 414 or consent of program instructor
Comparative description of the constitution and development of Romance languages in all their aspects: phonetical, lexical and morphosyntactical. Taught in English.
RGR 525
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RGR 450 - 1492 and Beyond
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, completion of one or more
Exploration courses and upper-division standing. Explores cultural changes that resulted from contact among peoples of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas from 1492 to the present. Incorporates art, literature, social sciences, history, architecture, and related fields.
Same course as CHLS 450 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CHLS 450 .
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RGR 470 - New Technologies in the Learning of Languages Other Than English
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Advanced communication skills in the target language; basic knowledge of computer use (LI 110 or ISTE competencies for K-12 students); EDSS 300A-S (F), or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.
Introduction to computer-based technology in the teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE). Production of basic multimedia presentations and web-pages using authoring software. Legal, ethical, privacy and security issues. Meets the Single Subject Credential Program Level I computer proficiency requirement for LOTE students.
Letter grade only (A-F). RGR 570
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RGR 485 - Intercomprehension among Romance Languages: a Road to Multilingualism
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Knowledge of English and one Romance language, upper division.
Study of five Romance languages through the application of the strategies of Intercomprehension to acquire reading competence, plurilingual and pluricultural knowledge.
Letter grade only (A-F) RGR 585
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RGR 490 - Selected Topics
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Upper-division standing.
Exploration of a specific topic related to language, literature, linguistics, translation, and/or culture within RGRLL.
Letter grade only (A-F). RGR 590 May be repeated up to 6 units in different semester with different topics.
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RGR 501 - Research Methods and Critical Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Enrolled in one of RGRLL M.A programs.
An introduction to Master’s level research methodology, including information technology, library literacy, research paper preparation, conference presentations, and professionalization issues related to M.A.-level work. The idiom of critical theory will be introduced in an application-based setting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hours).
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RGR 524 - Second Language Acquisition
(3 units)
Study of the history of second language learning/teaching. Overview of current research in second language acquisition, with emphasis on its implications for teaching foreign languages. Evaluation and development of methods, materials, and tests.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar) RGR 424 (Undergraduates register in RGR 424 ; graduates register in RGR 524)
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RGR 525 - Romance Linguistics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: FREN 424 or SPAN 423 or ITAL 414 or consent of instructor.
Comparative description of the constitution and development of Romance languages in all their aspects: phonetical, lexical and morphosytactical. Taught in English.
RGR 425
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RGR 570 - New Technologies in the Learning of Languages Other Than English
(3 units)
Prerequisites: (A) Advanced communication skills in the target language. (B) Basic knowledge of computer use (ETEC 110 or ISTE competencies for K-12 students). (C) EDSS 300A-S (F), or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.
Introduction to computer-based technology in the teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE). Production of basic multimedia presentations and web-pages using authoring software. Legal, ethical, privacy and security issues. Meets the Single Subject Credential Program Level I computer proficiency requirement for LOTE students.
Letter grade only (A-F). RGR 470
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RGR 585 - Intercomprehension among Romance Languages: a Road to Multilingualism
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Knowledge of English and one Romance language, graduate standing or consent of graduate advisor.
Study of five Romance languages through the application of the strategies of Inter-comprehension to acquire reading competence, plurilingual and pluricultural knowledge.
RGR 485
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RGR 590 - Selected Topics
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Graduate standing or consent of graduate advisor
Course Description: Exploration of a specific topic related to language, literature, linguistics, translation, and/or culture within RGRLL.
Letter grade only (A-F). RGR 490 May be repeated up to 6 units in different semester with different topics.
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RGR 601 - Teaching Methodology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate level or consent of instructor in French, German, or Spanish and instructor.
Should be taken prior to teaching in RGRLL Department. With consent of program director and language coordinator, course can be taken either concurrently with teaching assignment or at upper division level.
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RGR 603 - Theory and Practice of Literary Translation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
This course is both a seminar on the theory of literary translation and a workshop where translations-in-progress are shared, revised and refined. The course provides deep immersion in the theory and practice of translation with a focus on translating into English
Letter grade only (A-F).
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RGR 604 - Cultures, Politics and Markets in Contact
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of graduate advisor.
In-depth study of the interdependency of cultures, markets and politics especially in Germany, Italy, Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, and France and French-speaking countries. Students are exposed to both theoretical and practical approaches to the topic.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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RGR 605 - Cultures, Migrations, and Human Experience in Contemporary Transnational Cinema
(3 units)
Graduate course focusing on issues of identity within a global context, viewed mainly through the lens of trans-national cinemas. Other media will also be examined, as needed: advertising, social media in English, newspaper articles and videos.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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RGR 606 - Cultures and the Modern Metropolis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of graduate advisor.
Study of selected major industrial and post-industrial metropolitan centers from the 19th to the 21st Century and their impact on the development of national cultures.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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Russian General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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RUSS 100 - Fundamentals of Russian
(6 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Any Foundation course.
Two semesters of fundamental Russian are covered in one semester in this intensive hybrid (blended) course.
(4 hrs. in class, 2 hrs. online) Not open to heritage or native speakers of Russian. Not open to students who have completed RUSS 101B.
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RUSS 200 - Intermediate Russian
(6 units)
Prerequisites: RUSS 100 or a minimum of 3 years of high-school Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Any Foundation course.
Two semesters of Intermediate Russian are covered in one semester in this intensive hybrid (blended) course. Not open to heritage or native speakers of Russian.
(4 hrs. in class, 2 hrs. online) Not open to students who have completed RUSS 201A or RUSS 201B.
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RUSS 310 - Russian Literature in English
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, and any course in literature or European history.
Taught in English, this course examines the major themes of Russian life as seen through the literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
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RUSS 312 - Advanced Russian
(3 units)
Required background or experience. Ability to read general material in Russian and to translate non-technical material into the language. Extensive reading of Russian writings, review of grammatical principles, and a general consolidation of the four language skills: reading, oral comprehension, composition, and conversation
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RUSS 314 - Russian Conversation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in Russian or consent of instructor.
Intended to meet specific, everyday situations and to provide help to those who intend to use Russian for travel, work, or classroom instruction
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RUSS 399 - Directed Studies in Russian Language
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Independent study undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. A Directed Studies course designed to meet the individual needs of students.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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RUSS 410 - Introduction to Russian Civilization
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing. Examination of the characteristic features of Russian culture with special attention to the study of art, architecture, folklore, music, poetry and religion.
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RUSS 428 - Russian Cinema
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Focuses on the Socio-political and aesthetic aspects of Russian Cinema, delineating the following periods: Soviet Silent Cinema, Stalinist Cinema, Cinema under the Thaw, Cinema under Brezhnev, and Contemporary Cinema.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hrs sem, 2 hrs activity) Same course as FEA 458 . Not open for credit to students with credit in FEA 458 .
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RUSS 499 - Directed Studies in Russian
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Senior standing, consent of instructor.
Readings in areas of mutual interest to student and instructor that are not a part of any regular course.
Written report or project may be required.
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SCED 100 - An Introduction to Scientific and Spatial Reasoning
(3 units)
Course Description: Students develop essential and critical thinking skills that help them ‘think outside of the box’ and recognize the role of spatial reasoning, perception and creativity in the practices of science.
Letter grade or credit/no credit. (3 hours activity.) The course may not be repeated.
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SCED 401 - A Process Approach to Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 ; PHSC 112 ; GEOL 106 , or both GEOL 102 and GEOL 104 ; all with a “C” or better grade.
Processes of science as they relate to life, earth, and physical sciences. Practical approaches to integration of science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts of science integrated and modeled throughout the course for students.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
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SCED 403 - Integrated Science
(3 units)
Prerequisites: All credential breadth requirements for the Single Subject Teaching Credential Program in Science, three-fourths of the credential specializations courses, and consent of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who intend to pursue a Single Subject Credential in Science. Focuses on NGSS integration of science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts of science. Requires presentations, discussions, critical evaluation by students on selected interdisciplinary topics in sciences, and field work in integrated science assignments.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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SCED 404 - The Nature of Science and Scientific Reasoning
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Minimum of 9 units of science (introductory level or higher) or consent of instructor.
Course introduces the nature of science - its history, philosophy, and sociology. Common misconceptions related to science practices and critical evaluation of scientific investigations (in research literature and popular media) are examined. Implications for science communication and teaching will be addressed.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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SCED 475 - Teaching and Learning Science, K-8
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. SCED 401 or a bachelor’s degree.
Methods for teaching elementary school science. Development of sequenced, Common Core integrated, NGSS-based science lessons addressing the needs of all learners to be STEM ready.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lec 2 hrs., activity 2 hrs.) 60 contact hours, however, actual contact hours vary as course is offered with an on-line distance component (see Schedule of Classes footnote). 10 hours minimum of fieldwork in classrooms where at least 25% of students are classified as English learners, or concurrent enrollment in EDEL 482.
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SCED 490A - Selected Topics in Science Education
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics in science education.
(Lecture 1-3 hrs) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters.
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SCED 490B - Selected Topics in Life Science Education
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics in life science education.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1-3 hrs) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters.
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SCED 490C - Selected Topics in Earth/Space Science Education
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics in earth and space science education.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1-3 hrs) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters.
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SCED 490D - Selected Topics in Physical Science Education
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics in physical science education.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1-3 hrs) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters.
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SCED 496 - Directed Studies in Science Education
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Supervised study of current topics in science education.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units with different topics in different semesters.
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SCED 500 - Life Science Applications for K-8 Teachers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program Emphasizes major themes and processes in life sciences, focusing on deepening understanding of concepts and approaches to teaching material in K-8.
Approaches to developing/teaching inquirybased/ experiential learning units in biology modeled and integrated throughout course.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 501 - Earth Sciences Applications for K-8 Teachers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S. in Science Education program
Investigates earth science topics with focus on deepening connections between concepts in earth science and matter and energy cycling, providing applications of earth science concepts and activities in K-8 classrooms and schools.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 502 - Physical Science Applications for K-8 Teachers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program
Investigates physical science topics with focus on deepening students’ science understanding while showcasing applications of physical science for students’ personal lives and their K-8 classrooms and schools.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 550 - Current Issues and Research in Science Education
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program.
SCED 550 is a core course in the M.S. in Science Education. Introduces students to body of research and practical knowledge shared by science education community from the early 1900s through today (including recent reforms such as NGSS). Includes choosing, studying, and discussing articles from science education literature relevant to key issues in science education.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 551 - Science Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Models
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program and SCED 550 or prior consent of instructor.
Introduces students to professional literature about science teaching and learning. Traces historical development of elementary/ secondary science curriculum models more specifically, and STEM education efforts more broadly. Students examine role science and education organizations played in reforming science curriculum (including standards movements and NGSS), and analyze curricula from variety of teaching/learning perspectives.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 552 - Nature of Science
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program and SCED 550 .
A core course in the M.S. in Science Education. Looks at science from historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Examines perceptions of science and scientists, especially views of science in different cultures and times. Discusses using these perspectives to teach students about nature of science.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 553 - Science Learning in Informal Settings
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to Science Education M.S. program; consent of instructor.
SCED 553 is a core course required of all Science Education M.S. candidates who have declared an option in informal science learning. Examines characteristics of non-school learning settings (e.g., science museums, zoos, aquaria, nature centers, homes) and how they promote (or hinder) scientific understanding. Multiple theoretical perspectives examined. Authentic evaluation/research project with local institution.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 560 - Science Education Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S. in Science Education program.
Examination and application of science education research methodology including various types of qualitative and quantitative methods, research designs, sampling methods, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing, interpretation and use of science education research instruments and development of a research proposal.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.)
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SCED 580 - Introduction to College Science Teaching - 1
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Admission to Master’s-level program in CNSM.
Addresses the fundamentals of college science instruction with an emphasis on immediate classroom application. Strategies for active learning, student assessment, and teacher development are introduced.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hr)
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SCED 590 - Selected Topics in Science Education
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
(Undergraduates enroll in SCED 490; graduate students enroll in SCED 590). Topics in Science Education. Course content will vary from section to section.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1-3 hrs.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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SCED 697 - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and admission to M.S. in Science Education program.
Independent investigation of a research problem or directed project, under the direction of a faculty member.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units with different topics in the same semester.
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SCED 698 - Thesis
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy for the M.S. in Science Education, 18 units of coursework required for M.S. Science Education completed, and consent of the chair of the thesis committee.
Planning, preparation, and completion of the thesis project in Science Education. Enrollment in more than 2 units in a given semester requires departmental approval.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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SCAE 550 - Foundations of Social and Cultural Analysis of Education
(3 units)
Introduction to central theories and concepts and development of core competencies in social and cultural analysis of education; discussion of applications of critical theories and pedagogies in education; examination of the significance of social difference (e.g. race, class, gender, sexuality, language).
Letter grade only (A-F).
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SCAE 551 - Critical Pedagogies
(3 units)
In-depth examination of foundations and constructs of critical pedagogy in various educational contexts; applications of critical pedagogies in the United States and around the world; exploration of the relationship between critical pedagogies and social and educational justice.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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SCAE 560 - History of Social and Educational (In)equality
(3 units)
Historical survey of education as an institution; struggles for educational justice from the 19th century to present; analysis of the historical foundation of persistent educational inequities; emphasis on peoples of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBT individuals, and immigrants.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 576.
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SCAE 561 - Urban Educational Policy
(3 units)
Critical examination of the historical, cultural and political-economic dimensions of educational policy; impact of educational policy on student learning, experiences and outcomes; issues of difference, identity and justice in educational policy; special attention to urban education policy issues in California.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 575.
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SCAE 562 - Agency, Resistance and Identity in Education
(3 units)
Sociological and anthropological approaches to understanding youth cultures, academic resilience, identity formation, and how students influence, and are influenced by, educational experiences; youth and community organizing; race, class and gender, sexuality, language, etc. as factors in education.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 574.
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SCAE 564 - Language and Education Policies
(3 units)
Examination and analysis of historical and contemporary U.S. language policies, educational language policies, and legal decisions as context for current educational language practices; comparison of experiences with other nations; discussion of the relationship between language attitudes and educational policy formation.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 672.
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SCAE 566 - Education and Global (In)equality
(3 units)
Examination of historical and contemporary global power structures that contribute to educational inequality; investigation of neocolonialism and the influence of international organizations in educational development; discussion of strategies to address social and educational inequalities that exist around the world.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 582.
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SCAE 567 - Educational Issues in Global Perspective
(3 units)
Analysis of topical issues related to education in various international contexts; examination of topical issues across countries. Students have the opportunity to select the issues under investigation in consultation with the instructor.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 583.
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SCAE 568 - Globalization and Educational Reform
(3 units)
In-depth study of globalization and its impact on education around the world; analysis of policy borrowing and lending processes in the educational arena; national and local interpretations of global or borrowed educational policies; examination of educational reform processes.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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SCAE 695 - Social and Cultural Analysis of Education Capstone
(3 units)
Synthesis of concepts and ideas in the social and cultural analysis of education; implications of social and cultural theories for educational practice in a variety of settings; strategies for effecting social and educational justice.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 220 - Introduction to Social Welfare
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Offers an understanding of social welfare, and the knowledge, values, and skills essential to social work practice. It examines historical and philosophical perspectives including cultural, economic, political, and social forces.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 221 - Introduction to Social Welfare Practicum
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Corequisite: S W 220 .
This course focuses on experiential learning and is designed to enhance the integration of social work theory and principles with practice application. Includes opportunities for information gathering about community agencies and the role of social workers in those agencies. Open to social work majors only.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required.
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S W 330 - Human Behavior and Social Environment: Birth through Adolescence
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Multi-dimensional development from conception through adolescence is explored by examining expectations, resources and barriers presented by mainstream society. Influences of culture, ethnicity, family systems, socioeconomic status, sexism and racism are assessed for their impact on healthy child development.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 331 - Human Behavior and Social Environment: Young Adulthood through Old Age
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Multi-dimensional development in adulthood is explored by examining expectations, resources and barriers presented by mainstream society. Influences of culture, ethnicity, family systems, socioeconomic status, sexism and racism are assessed for their impact on healthy adult development.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 340 - Generalist Social Work Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 220 , S W 221 , S W 330 , and S W 351 .
Corequisite: S W 341 .
Social work practice as a helping process with all size systems. Social work knowledge, ethics, values, principles, professional relationships, interviewing and beginning assessment and intervention phases are examined. The activities of the social worker in resolution of psychosocial problems.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only.
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S W 341 - Social Work Practicum
(3 units)
Corequisites: S W 331 , S W 340 and S W 350 .
Supervised practicum in an applied social service agency or allied setting for a minimum of 80 hours (8 hours per week for 10 weeks. Social work field practice includes interviewing, assessment, and intervention activities.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. Open to social work majors only. Not open for credit to students with credit in S W 340 .
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S W 350 - Law, Court Decisions, and Policy Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements and S W 351 .
Exploration of the intersection between social work and legal systems. Examination of forensic social work practice, policies and court cases. Policy practice, skill building for work with diverse populations among different settings and ethical aspects of professional practice are emphasized.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 351 - Social Policy: Formulation and Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Policy formulation and analysis related to social welfare institutions and major social welfare policies and programs. Current values and issues in social welfare policy.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 440 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 331 , S W 340 , S W 341 .
Corequisite: S W 495A .
Adaptation of generalist frameworks of social work practice to generalist group approaches. Analysis of dynamics, theories, and principles underlying group practice. Programs, practice techniques, and roles involved with groups.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only.
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S W 441 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Institutions
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 331 , S W 340 , S W 341 , S W 351 .
Corequisite: S W 495B .
Adaptation of generalist frameworks of social work practice to generalist approaches to community and institutional applications. Analysis of theories and principles underlying community practice. Adaptation of theories and activities to organizational contexts. Techniques and activities applicable to communities and neighborhoods.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only.
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S W 442 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 331 , S W 340 , S W 341 .
Corequisite: S W 495A .
Adaptation of generalist frameworks of social work practice to generalist practice with individuals and families. Theories, techniques, activities, and role of social workers; differential approaches to study, assessment, intervention, and helping processes.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only.
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S W 465 - Research Methods in Social Work
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 440 , S W 442 and one course in elementary statistics.
Introduction to research methods in social work with an emphasis on the evaluation of social work interventions and agency programs.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only.
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S W 490 - Selected Topics in Social Work
(1‑4 units)
Topics of special interest in social work for intensive study.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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S W 495A - Field Experience in Social Work I
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 330 , S W 331 , S W 340 , S W 341 , S W 350 , S W 351 .
Corequisite: S W 440 and S W 442 .
First of two semesters with supervised practice in social work agency.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Seminar 2 hours, Clinical Process 1 hour. Two hours weekly field seminar on campus and 16 hours in agency placement required.) Open to senior social work majors only.
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S W 495B - Field Experience in Social Work II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: S W 442 and S W 495A .
Corequisites: S W 441
Second of two semesters with supervised practice in social work agency.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Seminar 2 hours, Clinical Process 1 hour. Two hours weekly field seminar on campus and 16 hours in agency placement required.) Open to senior social work majors only.
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S W 499 - Directed Studies
(1‑3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Independent study of special topics under supervision of a faculty member.
Letter grade only (A-F). Open to social work majors only.
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S W 500 - Foundation Social Work Micro Practice Skills and Interventions
(3 units)
Provides basic knowledge and skills for interventions with children, adults, older adults and families in the context of generalist practice. Emphasis is on engagement, assessment, and evidence-based interventions with a focus on multicultural perspectives.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 503A - Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Focus on Prenatal through Adolescence
(3 units)
Provides an examination of human behavior and development utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. Theoretical perspectives on development within the social environment from perinatal through late adolescence are critically reviewed for bias and potential for multicultural application.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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S W 503B - Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Focus on Young Adulthood through Late Life
(3 units)
Prerequisite: S W 503A .
Provides an examination of human behavior and development utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. Theoretical perspectives on development within the social environment from young adulthood through end of life are critically reviewed for bias and potential for multicultural application.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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