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THEA 555 - Virtual and Automated Lighting Design
(2 units)
Comprehensive study in techniques of virtual and automated lighting design. Course includes practical instruction in WYSIWYG virtual lighting software; Emphasis Control software and hardware; Vari*Lite, Martin, and High End automated fixtures, and the Catalyst Media Server.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Activity 4 hours)
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THEA 556A - Advanced Costume Design II
(2 units)
Development of skills in visual communication and style, including advanced rendering techniques and presentation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 556B - Advanced Costume Design II
(2 units)
Prerequisite: THEA 556A or consent of instructor.
Development of skills in research, interpretation, conceptualization and integrating multiple sources in design.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 564A - Movement I
(3 units)
Practical study in movement fundamentals, body mechanics, and nonverbal communication through the lens of several diverse theories. Theory and practice of the teaching of movement for actors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity).
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THEA 564B - Movement I
(3 units)
Analytical and practical exploration of movement principles of weight, space, time, and energy and their application to the acting process
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity).
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THEA 565A - Movement II
(3 units)
Practical study of clown work and mime for the actor and study in theory and practice of teaching clown and mime.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity).
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THEA 565B - Movement II
(3 units)
Practical and theoretical study of armed and unarmed combat for the stage. Covers technique, safety, choreography, and application to acting process.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity).
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THEA 574 - Directing
(3 units)
Analysis and application of theatre directing theory in relation to the teaching of directorial research, textual analysis, conceptualization and collaborative design and rehearsal techniques
Letter Grade only (A-F) 2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity
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THEA 580A - Scene Design I
(2 units)
Development of scene design through script analysis and understanding of space, form, line, color, texture and mood. Planning and development of scenic rendering and model.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 580B - Scene Design I
(2 units)
Prerequisite: THEA 580A or consent of instructor.
Exploration of elements of scenic design as demanded by a variety of scripts and styles with specific challenges and complex production format.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 581 - Scenographic Techniques
(2 units)
Study of drafting techniques used to translate designer’s vision to finished set on stage. Includes both traditional and computer aided design and drafting tools.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 583 - Theatrical Patterning Methods
(2 units)
Exploration of fitting, advanced patterning and construction techniques. Projects in fitting problems, flat patterning, draping, understructures and tailoring for theatre.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 584 - Rendering and Painting for Theatre
(2 units)
Introduction to rendering basics and painting stressing links to art of theatre design. Developing ability to depict form and space. Emphasizes development of visual discipline, drawing and rendering techniques used in visual presentation of stage design and scenic painting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 585A - Scene Design II
(2 units)
Projects in scene design for the multi-set play. Consideration of stylistic unity, current trends and approaches as well as shifting problems. Development of advanced rendering techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 585B - Scene Design II
(2 units)
Prerequisite: THEA 585A or consent of instructor.
Further development of skills in scene design for multi-set play. Development of advanced model making techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 602 - Seminar in Theatre Management II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
Study of application of contemporary principles of management processes specifically targeted to people pursuing professional Theatre Arts Management careers. Applications of principles and practices of marketing, development, fund-raising, and publicity are analyzed and assessed through research and study.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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THEA 614 - Advanced Period Scene Study
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Acceptance by audition into MFA program.
Acting in Shakespeare and advanced scene study from selected theatrical periods and plays. Analysis and exercises include language, background, and human behavior.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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THEA 628 - Writing for the Theatre Professional
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre Arts MFA program
Development and practice of research, critical thinking, and writing skills for Theatre
Letter grade only (A-F).
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THEA 648A - Advanced Lighting Design II
(2 units)
Direct application of cueing and structuring of the total lighting design within the time constraints of rehearsal and production.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 648B - Advanced Lighting Design II
(2 units)
Prerequisites: THEA 648A or consent of instructor.
Development of skills in lighting design process for a variety of scripts and styles with specific challenges and complex production formats.
Letter grade only (A-F) (4 hours lab)
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THEA 649A - Advanced Lighting Design III
(2 units)
Development of skills in lighting for musical, opera, video, and dance.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 649B - Advanced Lighting Design III
(2 units)
Prerequisite: THEA 649A or consent of instructor.
Development of skills in lighting for other production venues.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 656A - Advanced Costume Design III
(2 units)
Development of skills in costume design for musical, opera, and dance.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 656B - Advanced Costume Design III
(2 units)
Prerequisite: THEA 656A or consent of instructor.
Development of skills in costume design for other production venues.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 685A - Scene Design III
(2 units)
Development of skills in scene design for musical, opera, and dance.
Letter grade only (A-F) (4 hours lab)
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THEA 685B - Scene Design III
(2 units)
Prerequisites: THEA 685A or consent of instructor.
Further development of skills in scene design for other production venues.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 686 - Theatrical Tailoring
(2 units)
Investigation of tailored garments and understructures in selected historical periods. Projects in traditional and contemporary hand machine tailoring techniques, and in specialized construction for undergarments. Supervision in practical application of these elements in university sponsored productions.
Letter grade only (A-F). (4 hours lab)
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THEA 690 - Selected Topics in Theatre
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Topics of current interest in Theatre Arts selected for intensive study.
Letter grade only. (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) May be taken for maximum of 9 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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THEA 696 - Aesthetic Theory and Conceptualization
(3 units)
Aesthetic theory as it applies to the creative act.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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THEA 699 - MFA Thesis/Project
(1-6 units)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy and consent of department chair.
Planning, preparation and completion of thesis related to field of specialization.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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UNIV 101 - Freshman Seminar for Undeclared Students
(1 unit)
Focuses on the transition between college learning and college life: self reflection, academic development, and educational planning. Instruction will include discussing connections, and providing a realization of what an integrated, holistic experience their college experience can be.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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UNIV 200 - U.S. Military Basic Training
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
For active U.S. military service members and veterans only. Credit granted with verification of successful completion of Basic Training for U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
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UNIV 295 - Associates BUILD Learning Community Seminar
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent, For students participating in the lower-division CSULB BUILD Associates Program
Introductory seminar to support students’ health-focused career paths in biomedical and behavioral disciplines through professional development and research engagement with faculty mentors. Topics include introduction to research methods, literature review, information literacy, and exposure to various research opportunities on campus.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units in different semesters.
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UNIV 296 - Undergraduate Research Seminar: Entering Research I
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program or consent of faculty director.
Introductory seminar to introduce students to academic and creative research. Topics include research ethics and methods, writing for research purposes, literature review, information literacy, and information technology. Includes research-focused field trips.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units in different semesters.
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UNIV 297 - Undergraduate Research Seminar: Entering Research II
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program or consent of faculty director.
Advanced research seminar to support research engagement alongside a faculty sponsor. Topics include creating a successful research placement, advanced research ethics, research methods across the disciplines, diversity and multiculturalism in research, career exploration, and major preparation.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units in different semesters.
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UNIV 300 - Selected Topics in Civic Engagement in American Society
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper division standing. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Focuses on students with interests in civic engagement. Students investigate civic issues and will also travel to a geographic location affected by the issue engaging in service learning work.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
- The Politics of Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and its Aftermath
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UNIV 301 - Special Topics in Global Issues
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE foundation requirements, and one or more exploration courses, plus upper-division standing. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Course will focus on current topics with an emphasis on global issues or world societies. Students will investigate a global issue and another culture through a study abroad experience. Students will learn through experiential learning and substantial writing.
Travel-related expenses apply. May be repeated to a maximum of six units. Contact hours for course will be a significant portion of each day while abroad.
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UNIV 395 - Scholars 1 BUILD Learning Community Seminar
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. For students participating in the Year 1 of the upper-division CSULB BUILD Scholars Program.
Intermediate seminar to support students’ health-focused research career paths in biomedical and behavioral disciplines through professional development and research engagement with faculty mentors. Topics include developing successful research skills, scientific identity, and competitive research internship application.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units in different semesters. (1 hour lecture activity)
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UNIV 495 - BUILD Learning Community Seminar
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: UNIV 395 ; Instructor consent. For students participating in the Year 2 of the upper-division CSULB BUILD Scholars Program.
Advanced seminar to support students’ health-focused research career paths in biomedical and behavioral disciplines through professional development and research engagement with faculty mentors. Topics include developing successful research skills, scientific identity, and graduate school preparation.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units in different semesters.(1 hour lecture activity) Writing Proficiency
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UHP 100 - Angles of Vision - Honors
(3 units)
Analytical and critical approaches leading to original and creative thinking. Development of seminar skills: preparation of analytical essays and oral presentations, examination of models and techniques of reasoning, conceptualization of research problems, writing documented paper.
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UHP 101 - Art, Community, Place: The LA Interchange - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Explores cultural products and performances available in the Greater Los Angeles region; considers interdisciplinary understanding of how art enriches individuals and communities; investigates the arts community’s interest in sustainability.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UHP 150 - Exploring a Text - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1).
Close reading of a work (or works) of literature - fiction or nonfiction - exploring issues of personal identity, moral choice, freedom and commitment.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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UHP 201 - Sustainability and Technology in Los Angeles - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One Category B.2 GE Foundation course.
Explores major scientific issues behind our understanding of sustainability such as biodiversity, population, food and water resources, climate change, energy, public health, and the overall forecast for the environment and the human condition for the next several decades. Laboratory activities include combinations of field-trips, collecting data, and in-class analysis and reporting.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UHP 300 - Junior Colloquium - Honors
(3 units)
Studies of selected interdisciplinary topics, problems or issues with a view toward integration of the areas of study involved in lower‑division courses.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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UHP 301 - Politics and Policy in Los Angeles - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation and upper-division status.
Examines politics and policy in Los Angeles and the surrounding region, including a consideration of governing structures, demographic trends and needs, environmental issues, and growth and development patterns, and relies on service-learning to inform work inside the classroom.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UHP 401 - The History of Los Angeles: Invention of a City - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation and upper-division status.
Interdisciplinary examination of the history of Los Angeles, one of the most diverse cities in the world. Traces the social, economic, and cultural features of Los Angeles’s urban development from the eighteenth century to the present.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UHP 490 - Selected Topics - Honors
(3 units)
Identification and critical analysis of current problems in selected areas.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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UHP 496 - Research Participation - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of program director and supervising faculty.
Independent research for the UHP senior thesis/project; conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor and the program director.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UHP 497 - Directed Studies - Honors
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of program director and supervising faculty.
Independent study under supervision of a faculty member.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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UHP 498 - Senior Thesis/Project - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of program director and supervising faculty.
Final completion of a thesis or a project; or an exhibit or a performance.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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RSCH 207 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health Disparities
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
This course covers the definition, prevalence, risk and protective factors, and interventions for health disparities among diverse populations. Using problem-based approaches, students will learn about discipline-specific and interdisciplinary methods to address common biomedical issues in a culturally relevant way.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hour lecture). Not open to students with credit in HHS 207.
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RSCH 296A - Introduction to Biomedical Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to principles and ethics of experimentation, hypothesis formulation, and testing. Data measurement, analysis and presentation. Students will learn how to find and read scientific literature, keep a laboratory notebook and basic data graphing and analysis skills.
Letter grading only (A-F). Same course as ENGR 296 and NSCI 296. Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGR 296 , ENGR 296, or UNIV 296 .
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RSCH 296B - Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisites: None Introduces topics for inquiry and analysis in behavioral and social science research.
Historical events shaping current ethical standards for research guide research design, analysis, and reporting. Students learn observation and experimentation, hypotheses formulation and testing, measurement, analysis, and reporting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture). Same course as HHS 296. Not open for credit to students with credit in HHS 296 or C/LA 296.
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RSCH 361 - Scientific Research Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisite: G.E. foundation courses; score of 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Introduction to technical writing for students pursuing research careers. Accessing and using research literature. Writing technical and research reports for various purposes and audiences. Oral presentation of research and scientific information. Includes intensive writing.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours). Same course as HHS 361 , C/LA 361 , NSCI 361 and ENGR 361 . Not open for credit to students with credit in HHS 361 , C/LA 361 , NSCI 361 and ENGR 361 .
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RSCH 496A - Advanced Biomedical Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Upper Division standing, completion of the GE Foundation, one or more Explorations courses, and HHS 361 or C/LA 361 or RSCH 361 or NSCI 361
An advanced study of the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting biomedical research including hypothesis formulation, experimental design, assessment of error within empirical data, and the preparation of sound and fundable grant proposals.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as ENGR 496 . Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGR 496 and NSCI 496
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RSCH 496B - Advanced Behavioral Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Upper Division standing, completion of the GE Foundation, one or more Explorations courses
This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of scientific research, emphasizing connection between research design and statistical analyses. The course covers literature review, hypothesis generation, types of research designs and conceptual approach to data analyses.
Letter Grade Only (A-F). Same course as HHS 496 and C/LA 496. Not open for credit to students with credit in HHS 496 or C/LA 496.
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UNIV 150 - Research Career Exploration
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation A1 - Written Communication. May be taken concurrently.
Designed for entering or undeclared students to explore and evaluate the diversity of career opportunities available, particularly for those considering research careers. Students will develop knowledge and skills that are designed to cultivate curiosity and an identity as a researcher as well as stress and time management to support healthy behaviors.
Letter grade only (A-F). NOTE: Both C/LA and NSCI colleges offer this course.
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UDCP 400 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Foundations in teaching and learning in inclusive, diverse schools. Discussion of professional, legal and ethical practices, multi-tiered systems of support, disability categories, and inclusive collaborative models.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 401 - Positive Behavior Supports
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Models and strategies of classroom management to promote student pro-social behaviors and academic growth in culturally diverse settings. School-wide models of positive behavior support and evidence-based classroom interventions to support positive behaviors for students with and without challenging behavior.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 402 - Equity, Access, and Inclusive Education
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Examination of historical and legal foundations and contemporary issues related to educational equity and access for underrepresented groups in U.S. public schools, including culturally responsive instruction within a Universal Design for Learning framework.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 407 - Artistic and Physical Education
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Subject specific pedagogy in health, physical education, and visual/performing arts curriculum
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 410 - Literacy Instruction in Inclusive Settings
(4 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Content, methods, and assessment for teaching literacy to all students, including English language learners and students with special needs in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Minimum 10 hours of fieldwork in classrooms with at least 25% of students classified as English learners and some students with disabilities.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 411 - Advanced Literacy Instruction and Intervention
(4 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to Urban Dual Credential Program and successful completion of UDCP 410 - Literacy Instruction in Inclusive Settings , or Consent of Instructor.
Literacy instructional materials, strategies, and curricular adaptations for gifted students, and struggling students, including English learners and students with disabilities. Evidence-based interventions (e.g., RTI, MTSS), using data for program planning, and use of technology are emphasized. Minimum 10 hours of fieldwork in classrooms with at least 25% of students classified as English learners and some students with disabilities
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 414 - Transition in Special Education
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Strategies for developing effective transition for students with disabilities into, through, and beyond school.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 415 - Math Interventions in Inclusive Settings
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Math interventions for students at-risk and with disabilities. Focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within a multi-tiered system of support.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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UDCP 420 - K- 8 Student Teaching, General Education
(6 units)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Semester-long student teaching experience in K-8 public school general education/inclusive classroom setting.
Credit/No Credit grading only
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UDCP 422 - K- 8 Student Teaching, Special Education - Mild/ Moderate Disabilities
(6 units)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Semester-long student teaching experience in public schools serving students with identified mild/moderate disabilities in a variety of inclusive and special education settings.
Credit/No Credit grading only
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UDCP 423 - K- 8 Student Teaching, Special Education - Moderate/Severe Disabilities
(6 units)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Urban Dual Credential Program or Consent of Instructor.
Semester-long student teaching experience in public schools serving students with identified moderate/severe disabilities in a variety of inclusive and special education settings
Credit/No Credit grading only
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VIET 111 - Accelerated Vietnamese for Heritage Students I
(4 units)
Prerequisites: One GE Foundation course that may be taken concurrently. Conversational ability of Vietnamese.
Designed for students who have listening and speaking ability of Vietnamese. Focuses on Vietnamese literacy and culture, including developing reading and writing skills in context.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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VIET 211 - Accelerated Vietnamese for Heritage Students II
(4 units)
Prerequisites: VIET 111 . Ability to speak and comprehend Vietnamese oral and written language at the interpersonal communicative level.
Designed for students who have intermediate listening and speaking ability of Vietnamese and the ability to comprehend simple written Vietnamese texts. Focuses on Vietnamese literacy and culture, including developing reading and writing skills in context.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality 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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WGSS 101 - Gender, Race, Sex and the Body
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Introduction to the rapidly expanding body of literature ideas related to the gendered aspects of health and sexuality with an emphasis on women.
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WGSS 102 - Gender, Race, Sex and Societies
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Introduction to some of the basic questions raised by feminist movements and writings in response to the socio-political subordination of women emergent through the organization of race, class, gender and sexuality in contemporary societies.
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WGSS 205 - Introduction to Queer Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of queer studies. Focus is on the relationship between gender and sexualities. Prepares students for further study in gender and sexuality studies.
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WGSS 216 - Hollywood and Beyond: Gender, Race, and Sex in the Movies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Explores ideologies of gender, race, sexuality, and class in mainstream and independent films. Focus is on learning to critically evaluate representations of identity and their social and political significance, including hegemonic and alternative representations.
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WGSS 250 - Intersectionality: Critical Feminist Analysis and Beyond
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Any GE Foundation Course.
Intersectionality is a framework for understanding privilege, subjugation, and how instiutional conditions interact with personal experience. This course highlights these issues along with efforts to transform systems of inequality. Topics include critical research, theory, policy, current controversies, and political activism.
Both grading options.
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WGSS 300 - Feminist Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1) and upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Introduction to principles of feminist history, thought, theory, methodology, and current issues that emphasizes but is not limited to the United States.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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WGSS 301 - Feminist Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and the completion of at least one other WGSS course.
Examines how feminist scholars frame and conduct research. Students explore feminist adaptations and critiques of traditional academic disciplines and design and conduct a research project using a range of bibliographic and research tools.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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WGSS 303 - Queer Spirit
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundations Completed, one or more Exploration classes completed, and upper division standing.
Queer written analysis of the integrated spiritual, psychological, social and physiological aspects of Abrahamic, Eastern, Indigenous, Neo-pagan, secular, and race/class/gender/nation/ sexuality-defined spiritual and religious traditions.
Letter Grade Only (A-F), Same Course as R/ST 303 , Not open for credit to students with credit in R/ST 303 .
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WGSS 305 - Feminist and Queer Arts and Cultures
(3 units)
Upper-division status and students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone (subject to approval by the General Education Governing Committee (GEGC)).
Explores specific cultural and/or artistic expressions created by and for feminist and queer communities in both historical and contemporary contexts. Writing intensive.
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WGSS 307 - U.S. Women and the Economy: Money, Sex, and Power
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper division standing.
Interdisciplinary examination of the economic roles of women; analysis of the sexual division of labor and domestic work. Special focus on the origin, migration, settlement, and economic patterns of and problems facing US women from major ethnic and racial groups.
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WGSS 308 - Gender, Sex, and the Law
(3 units)
History of women’s experience under the law; constitutional law; 19th amendment and ERA; equal protection issues; discrimination in employment; marriage and family law.
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WGSS 313 - American Indian Genders and Sexualities
(3 units)
Analysis of popular, feminist, queer and tribally specific theories and representations of American Indian genders and sexualities with a focus on literatures by American Indian women, men and two-spirit peoples.
Same course as AIS 313 . Not open for credit to students with credit in AIS 313 .
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WGSS 314 - Women Narrate Their Lives
(3 units)
Study of lives of a cross‑section of women in U.S. from colonial era to present based on biographical and autobiographical sources.
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WGSS 315 - Black Women in America
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1) and upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Examination of American black women from eighteenth century to present. Taught from interdisciplinary perspective and presented in their own voices.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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WGSS 316 - Women in the History of U.S. Film
(3 units)
History of women as they are represented, presented as images, or constructed in the development of U.S. film. Theory and analysis of film from a feminist perspective.
Same course as FEA 317 . Not open for credit to students with credit in FEA 317 .
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WGSS 318 - Fierce Struggle: U.S. Women of Color - History and Thought
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1) and upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Examines condition, position, experiences and accomplishments of U.S. women of color. Covers historical and contemporary issues using theoretical essays, personal narratives, historical documents, literature, and media images.
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WGSS 320 - Latina Women in the United States
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Examines cultural, political, economic, and sexual forces that mold Latina women. Focus on cultural stereotypes, class, gender identity, sexuality, and politics of race.
Same course as CHLS 415 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CHLS 415 .
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WGSS 325 - Sociology of Gender
(3 units)
A sociological analysis of social, political and economic status of women. Examines history of women’s roles and status; gender conflicts and social movements; and societal attitudes towards women in society.
Same course as SOC 325 . Not open for credit to students with credit in SOC 325 .
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WGSS 339 - Global Feminisms
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundations
What kind of feminist movement is possible when women across the globe have such different visions of what it means to thrive? This course examines the lives, activism, and movements these different visions engender, arguing for solidarity across diversity.
Letter Grade Only (A-F) Same course as I/ST 339 . Not open for credit to students with credit in I/ST 339 .
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WGSS 356 - Lesbian Histories and Culture
(3 units)
Examination of lesbianism from psychological and historical perspectives; includes discussions of lesbianism in literature, representations of lesbianism in various media; the place of lesbianism in the politics of the women’s movement and in gay liberation, and the development of “queer theory.”
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WGSS 365 - Pop Culture: Seeing Sex and Gender
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper division standing.
Analyzes the construction of images of women in popular culture. Discussion of theories of culture, gender and ideology. Analysis of film, advertising, magazines and popular fiction.
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WGSS 370 - Masculinities
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division status. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone (subject to approval by the General Education Governing Committee (GEGC)).
This course focuses on understanding contemporary social and political issues in relation to masculinity. Thematic areas include: the social construction of masculinity, militarism, men and violence, sexuality, sports, work, media and masculinity, men and feminism, and possibilities for change. Upper-division status. Writing intensive.
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WGSS 375 - Reproductive Justice
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper-division status or instructor consent
Explores how race, class and sexuality intersect with political and socio-economic forces in shaping women’s reproductive lives. Highlights how women have contested these forces to control their own reproductive lives.
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WGSS 382 - Women and Literature
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Survey of literature by women authors writing in English, across a range of historical periods; examination of works in various genres that present complexity of women’s lives and challenges of female authorship; exploration of feminist critical approaches.
Same course as ENGL 382 . Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 382 .
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WGSS 401 - Bodies and Borders: Feminism and Globalization
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper division standing.
Covers feminist perspectives on contemporary globalization. Examines how we might imagine a more equitable world and why feminism should be concerned with global perspectives. Topics include colonialism, tourism, food production, women’s labor, migration, militarism, and social movements.
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WGSS 402 - Women in Political Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division status; completion of GE foundation; students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Study of the evolution of feminist arguments in Western political thought and the process by which gender has come to be regarded as a critical category equal in importance to race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.
Same course as POSC 401 . Not open for credit to students with credit in POSC 401 .
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WGSS 406 - Women, Gender, and Sexuality in Asia
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Exploration of gender history in Asia from prehistory to the present. Major themes include gender traditions, women’s contributions to social, cultural and political change, and the complex relationship between feminism and nationalism in the modern period.
Same courses as HIST 406 and A/ST 406A. Not open for credit to students with credit in A/ST 406A and HIST 406 .
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WGSS 410 - Women, Religion, and Spirituality
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1) and upper division standing, or consent of instructor.
Study of women as spiritual and religious beings responding to and coping with largely patriarchal religious doctrine. Examines socioreligious construction of women and women’s religious experience from prehistory to present day. Focus on feminist transformations of religious traditions.
Same course as R/ST 410 . Not open for credit to students with credit in R/ST 410 .
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