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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 . PSY majors only.
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). Double Numbered with: PSY 444
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PSY 551 - Research in Social Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 , PSY 351 . PSY majors only.
Research methods and problems in social psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.) Double Numbered with: PSY 451
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PSY 553 - Principles of Group Dynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 351 . PSY majors only.
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). Double Numbered with: PSY 453
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PSY 575 - Clinical Interviewing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 373 . PSY majors only.
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). Double Numbered with: PSY 475
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PSY 581 - Organizational Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 351 or PSY 381 or PSY 453 /PSY 553 . PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors only.
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.
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 . PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors only.
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. PSY majors.
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 , PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors only.
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 . PSY majors.
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: PSY 370 or equivalent undergraduate Abnormal Psychology course or consent of instructor. PSY majors only.
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. PSY majors.
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 . PSY majors only.
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 and PSY majors only.
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. PSY majors only.
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 694 - Human Factors Work-Based Research Project
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 511 , PSY 627 , advancement to candidacy, and consent of the instructor.
Capstone for the MSHF Applied Research/Professional track. Application of human factors theories. Research design and analyses. Under the guidance of a faculty member, students will conduct a human factors work-based research project and make recommendations based on findings.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not repeatable for credit.
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PSY 696 - Research Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 411 or PSY 511 or PSY 412 or PSY 512 and PSY 596 . PSY majors.
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.
Planning, preparation, and completion of a thesis in psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F). RP. Must be repeated for a total of 6 units of credit.
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PSY 699 - Directed Research and Portfolio
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).
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PPA 500 - Foundations of Public Policy and Administration
(3 units)
Political foundations of the discipline; political fundamentals of public organizations, policy formulation and implementation, and management processes; governance in the public interest; and ethics in government and politics.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 509 - Seminar in Strategic Planning for Public Managers
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisite: Open to PPA graduate students only
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
Preparation of written documents required of public administrators.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 517 - Analytical Skills Development
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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.
Both grading options.
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PPA 525 - Non-Profit Management
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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). 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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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. Open to PPA graduate students only.
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 . Open to PPA graduate students only.
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 . Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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.
Both grading options.
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PPA 575 - Public Sector Employer-Employee Relations
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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)
Prerequisites: Open to PPA graduate students only.
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: Instructor consent. Open to PPA graduate students only
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: Instructor consent. Open to PPA graduate students only
Independent study in public policy and administration.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PPA 610 - Seminar in Urban Affairs
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to PPA graduate students only
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)
Prerequisite: Open to PPA graduate students only
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)
Prerequisite: Open to PPA graduate students only
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. Open to PPA graduate students only.
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. Open to PPA graduate students only.
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 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.
Both grading options. 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)
Exploration of ethnic origins of play from international perspective. Influence of play on creativity, drive and self image of society. (Theory and practicum)
Both grading options.
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REC 225 - Programming Recreation Activities
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Pre-REC majors, REC majors, Pre-REC Therapy majors, REC Therapy majors, and REC minors only
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 245 - Wilderness Water Expedition
(3 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 expedition planning. This course will also undertake an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of waterways and water resources. Includes experiential learning component.
Both grading options. Course fee may be required.
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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 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.
Both grading options.
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REC 322 - Recreational Sports Supervision
(3 units)
Organization and supervision of recreational sports for communitywide participation.
Both grading options. (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
Both grading options.
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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 HM 170 or HM 274 . Exclude Freshmen.
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 331 - Dynamics of Outdoor Recreation
(3 units)
This course will provide an orientation to the field of outdoor recreation. Students will become aware of the foundations of outdoor recreation, programs, trends, and sites that facilitate outdoor pursuits. Examination of societal, health, and personal recreation trends will be conducted (A-F). (Lecture)
Letter Grade Only (A-F). Not repeatable for credit.
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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.
Both grading options. (Discussion, 3 hours).
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REC 340 - Leisure in Contemporary Society
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundations requirements; one or more GE 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.
Both grading options.
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REC 341 - Evaluation and Research in Leisure Services
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A “C” or better in REC 141 or REC 225 . REC and REC Therapy majors only. Exclude Freshmen.
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 “C” or better in REC 141 or REC 225 . REC majors, REC Therapy majors, and REC minors only. Exclude Freshmen.
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.
Both grading options. (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.
Both grading options.
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REC 416 - Aquatic Facility Management
(3 units)
In-depth exploration of the unique aspects of aquatic facility management including aquatic programming, staffing, training, risk management, facility considerations, and maintenance of all types of recreational aquatic facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, beaches, waterfronts, waterparks, and splash pads.
Letter Grade Only (A-F). Not repeatable for credit. Double Numbered with: REC 516
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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.
Both grading options.
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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.
Both grading options.
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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.) Double Numbered with: 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.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: 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.
Both grading options.
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REC 432 - Wildlife and Wildfire Management in Urban Proximate Areas
(3 units)
Study of the skills and techniques of managing wildlife and wildfires to improve public safety. Examination of management and visitor information services in city parks, national parks, national forests, and state parks surrounding the L.A. metro area.
Both grading options.
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REC 433 - Management of Organized Camps
(3 units)
Management of organized camps, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of the on-site director; practical experience in all phases of camping. Topics include camp philosophies, job responsibilities, staff dynamics, campers’ characteristics and needs, program development and facility management.
Both grading options.
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REC 434 - Adventure Education Programming and Leadership
(3 units)
Prerequisite: 1 GE Foundation course or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: REC 435 .
Examines fundamental programming and leadership techniques relative to Adventure Education. Implications and applications of adventure programming such as course planning, working with various student types, working in the natural environment, and delivering curriculum in an outdoor arena will be explored.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 435 - Human Dimensions and Management in Experiential Education
(3 units)
Prerequisite: 1 GE Foundation course or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: REC 434 .
Examines fundamental theory, applications, and practice with consideration for human and group management in the Experiential Education context. Course topics to include leadership theories, wilderness medicine, Ecological System Theory, Strengths Based Approach, Collaborative Problem Solving, and other relevant topics. Training towards Wilderness Medical Certification (Theory and practicum).
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 437 - Equity and Access of Recreation and Leisure
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
Examination of the history, distribution, and management of recreation and lesiure within the United States. Analysis of historical and contemporary opportunity and access based on economic status, race, cultural background, gender, and mobility.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: REC 537
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