(2018-2019 Archive) Courses - College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Courses

AFRS 099. Writer’s Workshop (1)

1 unit University credit; No credit toward graduation. Emphasizes the development of the individual student’s writing abilities with intensive practice in basic writing skills, including grammar, usage and other aspects of the composing process. May be taken by students who wish to improve their writing skills, whatever the level. 2 hours lab per week. (Credit/No Credit only)

AFRS 100. Introduction to Black Studies and Culture (3)

Overview of Black culture, including history, religion, social organization, politics, economics, psychology, and creative production, with a survey of the key concepts and fundamental literature in each area. The discipline of Africana Studies is also presented in terms of its origins and distinguishing theories and methods. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 110. Fundamentals of Business Organization and Management (3)

Survey of business functions in the African-American community. Enterprise management in the broadest sense is designed to integrate experience into a coherent, realistic approach to business organization and management. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)

AFRS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)

Prerequisite: EPT score of 139 and below, or the equivalent*. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing, with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose style. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from AAS 113A, AFRS 113A, CAS 113A, CHS 113A, ENGL 113A, LING 113A or QS 113A. Students also are required to enroll in UNIV 061 (1 credit) or equivalent. Individual tutoring is available through the Africana Studies Department or the Learning Resource Center.

*Effective Fall 2018, the EPT Exam has been replaced with Multiple Measures Assessment.

AFRS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of AFRS 113A or equivalent. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose style. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from AAS 113B, AFRS 113B, CAS 113B, CHS 113B, ENGL 113B, LING 113B or QS 113B. Students also are required to enroll in UNIV 062 (1 credit) or equivalent. Individual tutoring is available through the Africana Studies Department or the Learning Resource Center. (Available for General Education, Basic Skills Analytical Reading/Expository Writing.) (IC)

AFRS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)

Prerequisite: EPT score of 140-146, or the equivalent*. Expository prose writing, with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose style. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from AAS 114A, AFRS 114A, CAS 114A, CHS 114A, ENGL 114A or QS 114A. Individual tutoring is available through the Africana Studies Department or the Learning Resource Center.

*Effective Fall 2018, the EPT Exam has been replaced with Multiple Measures Assessment.

AFRS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)

Prerequisite: AFRS 114A. Expository prose writing, with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose style. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from AAS, AFRS, CAS, CHS, ENGL or QS 114B. Individual tutoring is available through the Africana Studies Department or the Learning Resource Center. (Available for General Education, Basic Skills Analytical Reading/Expository Writing.) (IC)

AFRS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)

Prerequisite: EPT score of 147 or higher, or the equivalent*. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose style. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from AAS 115, AFRS 115, CAS 115, CHS 115, ENGL 115 or QS 115. Individual tutoring is available through the Learning Resource Center. (Available for General Education, Basic Skills Analytical Reading/Expository Writing.) (IC)

*Effective Fall 2018, the EPT Exam has been replaced with Multiple Measures Assessment.

AFRS 151. Freshman Speech Communication (3)

Prerequisite: EPT score of 151 or higher, or the equivalent*. Introduction to the study of the human communication process, with emphasis on techniques of contemporary African-American rhetoric. Includes intensive practice in public speaking, logical reasoning and critical listening. (Cross-listed with CHS 151 and COMS 151.) (Available for General Education, Basic Skills Oral Communication.)

*Effective Fall 2018, the EPT Exam has been replaced with Multiple Measures Assessment.

AFRS 161. American Political Institutions: A Black Perspective (3)

Examines the development and dynamics of American political institutions and political processes as they relate to the experiences of African-Americans. (Meets Title 5 requirements for Constitution of the U.S. and California State and Local Government.)

AFRS 165. Introduction to Pan Africanism (3)

Strongly recommended for all AFRS majors and minors. Examines the origin and growth of the Pan African movement from the 19th century to the present time. Critical evaluation of major Pan African ideologists and practitioners. Successes and failures of the Organization of African Unity from 1963 to the present time. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 168. Introduction to the African Diaspora (3)

Students will explore a variety of historical, theoretical, and cultural approaches to studying the African Diaspora. The assigned readings cover both the geographic and conceptual nature of the African Diaspora beginning on the African continent, moving through the Americas (North, South, and the Caribbean basin), and into Europe. It considers important issues in the construction of the African Diaspora, such as the formation of racial identities and social movements, the circulation of ideas and intellectuals, and the manner in which the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, location, language, and power influence how groups and individuals experience diaspora.

AFRS 171. Classical African Civilization (3)

Surveys the various great societies of Africa, covering a period from the origin of humankind in East Africa to the great Zulu Kingdom led by Chaka in the 19th century. In addition to describing the leadership, histories and achievements of African figures like Imhotep, Zoser, Ahknaten, Muhammed and Chaka, attention is given to understanding the cultures, technologies and social organization of their respective societies. (Cross-listed with HIST 145.)

AFRS 201. Economics of the African-American Community I (3)

Introduction to the operations of the U.S. economy, with special emphasis on the interrelationships between producers, consumers and governmental components. Emphasizes the economic position and economic needs of the African-American community within this system. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

AFRS 204. Race and Critical Thinking (3)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: Completion of Freshman Composition (GE, Analytical Reading/Expository Writing.) Introduction to the basic concepts of deductive logic as a dimension of critical reasoning and the practical usage of those concepts in discussing, analyzing and critiquing ideas on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and other relevant issues of modern society. (Available for General Education, Basic Skills Critical Thinking.)

AFRS 210. Consumer Behavior in the African American Community (3)

Aimed at the development of tools and concepts necessary for the rational allocation of consumer resources. Emphasis on significant consumer decisions facing African-Americans. Evaluates government functions that affect consumers in the context of their potential impact on personal decision making. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)

AFRS 220. Psychological Environment of the African-American (3)

Study of contemporary American society and its effects on the African-American community from the perspective of basic psychological concepts and theories. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

AFRS 221. Social Environment of the African-American (3)

Study of contemporary American society and its effects on the African-American community from the perspective of basic sociological concepts and theories. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

AFRS 222. Elements of the Human Geography of the African-American (3)

Geography of the African-American, including customs, economics, social and political adjustments. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

AFRS 226. Traditional African Cultures (3)

Comprehensive overview of the African societies and cultures from the earliest times to the 20th century. Case studies in ethnology, kinship and marriage, economic and political institutions, religion and philosophy, the arts and the interaction between the traditional African cultures and the non-African cultures. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 245. African-American Literature Since 1930 (3)

Introduction to major African-American authors from 1930 to the present. The work of Richard Wright, Margaret Walker, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ralph Ellison, John Killens, James Baldwin and LeRoi Jones are studied, as well as the works of writers who formed the Black Arts Movement that flourished during the 1970s. Focus on understanding the dynamics of African-American life through an analysis of the literature. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

AFRS 246. Introduction to African-American Drama (3)

Chronological survey of the major works of representative African-American dramatists from 1925 to the present, with particular focus on their techniques, ideas and the cultural milieu in which the works were produced. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

AFRS 252. Popular Culture and the Black World (3)

This course examines popular culture as it relates to the cultural transmission, inheritance, and complex relations between African origins and the irreversible scatterings of the Black diaspora. Specifically, we will examine the role of media and the arts in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social constructions of “Blackness” in Black popular culture. The course will survey the products of popular culture in the Black world as signifiers of larger cultural forces and realities.

AFRS 271. African-American History to 1865 (3)

Survey course examining the themes and issues in the history of the African peoples in America up to 1865. (Meets Title 5 requirement in American History, Institutions and Ideals.)

AFRS 272. African-American History Since 1865 (3)

Survey in African-American history covering the period 1865 to the present. Includes the Reconstruction era, post-Reconstruction, the Negro Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and black nationalism. (Meets Title 5 requirement in American History, Institutions and Ideals.)

AFRS 274. History of Caribbean Societies Since the 1830s (3)

Historical approach to an analysis of the political, social and economic development of the Caribbean islands after the 1830s. General focus centered on post-emancipation colonialism and the development of a particular form of neo-colonialism that manifested itself after independence. Also includes an examination of the emergence of contemporary radical political movements.

AFRS 280. Workshop in Creative Writing for Minority Students (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory workshop in minority creative writing. Students learn to write in the three genres–prose fiction, drama and/or poetry. In addition, students have the opportunity to meet and work with distinguished professional minority writers. Students should consult with the instructor about the semester syllabus and Minority Literature Concentration. (Cross-listed with CHS 280 and ENGL 280.) (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

AFRS 282. African Religion in the New World (3)

Survey examination of religion as practiced by Africans once removed from their homeland of Africa. Major emphasis on the importance of religion to the development of African culture in the New World. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

AFRS 300. Contemporary Issues in the African-American Community (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth exploration of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues in the African-American community. Provides insight on the extent to which these issues affect the black individual and family in their interaction with the majority American society. Available for Section B of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 301. Economics of the African-American Community II (3)

Study of the household as a consuming unit and the firm as a producing unit, exploring factor costs, price determinatives and income distribution, with emphasis on the African-American community and its lack of control over the means of production.

AFRS 311. Black Psychology (3)

Examination of the major theories and research by black scholars addressing the development of a black psychology. Comparisons and contrasts are made with Traditional Psychology. Pan Africanist perspective is taken (i.e., African, Caribbean, etc.).

AFRS 320. African-American Personality Development (3)

Prerequisites: AFRS 220 and/or an introductory course in Psychology; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the psychological manifestations of oppression of the African-American. Emphasis on the understanding and analysis of psychological stress, the assessment of this phenomenon and discussion of the solutions for the creation of a positive self-concept in African-American people. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 322. African-American Family (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Summarizes structural evaluation and role formation of the family. Presents an overview of the traditional African family and socialization process. Focuses on the impact of slavery and post-slavery institutions on the formation of the black family in America. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 324. The Black Woman in Contemporary Times (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the social, political and psychological forces impacting the lives of black women and focuses on their expectations, opportunities, problems and goals in contemporary society. Also studies the black woman’s contribution to the family and the community. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 325. The Black Man in Contemporary Times (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the social, political and psychological forces affecting the lives of black men and focuses on their expectations, opportunities, problems and goals in contemporary society. Studies contributions of the black male and his relationships to the family, community and American society. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 331/L. African-American Religious Music: History and Literature and Gospel Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: AFRS 331L. Designed as a lab experience for gospel musicians, choir directors and singers. Study and analysis of African-American religious music, beginning with the work and spiritual songs of slavery and continuing to the present. Study and rehearsal techniques of gospel music, hymns, spirituals and anthems.

AFRS 332. African-American Music I (3)

Historical analysis of African-American music, from its beginnings in Africa until its flowering in New Orleans.

AFRS 337. Black Images on the Silver Screen (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth exploration of the history and criticism of the black image on the American screen and the social and political background from which the African-American image has developed. Emphasizes technical (how a film is composed) and critical (the meaning that can be drawn from those compositions) perspectives. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)

AFRS 344. Literature of the Caribbean and African Experience (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the literatures of people in Africa and the Caribbean. Establishes the theoretical, historical, cultural and imagistic framework within which that literature operates. Thematic analysis of the literatures with respect to both their comparative experiences and their specifically different backgrounds. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

AFRS 345. African-American Autobiography (3)

Analysis of the thematic patterns in autobiographies from the slave narrative through the present, focusing on the continuity of the African-American experiences from a psychological, sociological and historical point of view.

AFRS 346. Contemporary Black Female Writers (3)

Prerequisites: CHS, ENGL or AFRS 155; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of selected works by contemporary Black women writers, including Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Ntozake Shange and Maya Angelou. Themes explored include correcting the images, movement from masking to self-revelation, male-female relationships and search for wholeness. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

AFRS 350. Advanced Writing (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Advanced course emphasizing alternative strategies in expository writing skills development. Focus on such purposeful forms of discourse as reports, the research paper, critiques, the essay examination and selected forms of correspondence. Cursory review of grammar, mechanics and syntax is offered as needed. More intensive review of such basics are available on an individualized basis in the Writing Center. The course is equivalent to but not a substitute for ENGL 305 or BUS 305.

AFRS 355. Black World News Practicum (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Supervised work on a newsletter published three times a semester. Students work as writers-reporters, photographers and editors. Includes analysis of black urban press and black college newspapers.

AFRS 361. African-American Politics (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the politics of the African-American, including political socialization, voting, interest groups, political parties and the political behavior within the sub-cultural context. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

AFRS 366. Colonialism in Africa (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Comprehensive overview of the motives of the European colonizers of Africa and the methods they used in their colonial pursuits. Consequences of the colonization of Africa and the slave trade. African liberation movements. Case studies of colonialism in specific regions and/or specific countries. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

AFRS 367. African American Social Movements (3)

This course is an examination of the theory and practice of African-American social movements designed to introduce students to the various approaches and models used to study social movements and apply them to the African American experience. Theories that promulgate non-violent direct action, the use of violence and other non-systemic activity will be assessed within the context of African American movement activity. Although the focus is on the Modern Civil Rights and Black Power movements, the course also examines the early abolition and Negro Convention Movement for historical context. Contemporary grassroots activism in the African-American community and African American global initiatives, including African American involvement in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, will be examined.

AFRS 368. Politics of Hip Hop (3)

Examination of African-American youth and society through the medium of Hip Hop. This course also explores the connection between the Hip Hop community and the various political, corporate and institutional actors that influence society both locally and globally. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of Hip Hop on African identity, culture and politics. Required for the AFRS Minor.

AFRS 376. African Enslavement in the New World (3)

Comparative study of African enslavement in the Caribbean, Latin America and the U.S. Examines various patterns of enslavement in Africa, Brazil, Latin America, the West Indies and North America. Includes the examination of the transatlantic slave trade and the origins of New World enslavement. Also explores the different approaches to abolition and the nature of emancipation (freedom in the New World). (Cross-listed with HIST 355.)

AFRS 392. Sociological Foundations of Education (Elementary)(3)

Not applicable for any credential program. Introduction to the social and philosophical foundations of elementary education. Analysis of various proposals regarding the purpose, structure and conduct of elementary education. Emphasis on African-American children as their particular situation differs from other ethnic and racial groups. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field activities.

AFRS 392A-Z. Fieldwork in the African-American Community (3)

Gives students a working knowledge of the African-American community, including its culture, problems and current efforts to solve problems in the community.

AFRS 395. Bilingualism in the African-American Community (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores the genesis of African-American linguistic patterns, with a focus on acquisition of Ebonics as a socio-cultural linguistic phenomenon. Available for Section C of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates.

AFRS 398. Research Methods and Paradigms in Pan African Studies (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division Standing. Introduction to paradigms, theories, and models of research on the Africana community. Emphasis will be placed on methodological, epistemological and ethical concerns related to conducting research studies on people of African descent. Other topics include sampling techniques, experimental and non-experimental designs, ethnography, and archival approaches relevant to the Africana community.

AFRS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)

Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience and a comparative analysis made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal biases regarding children of color. (Cross-listed with AAS, ARMN, CHS and ELPS 417.)

AFRS 420. The Black Child (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of African-American childhood socialization dynamics through an examination of the forces of constraint and development. Examines theories of social development and achievement. Available for Section A of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates.

AFRS 421. Strategies for Black Child Development (3)

Prerequisite: AFRS 322 or AFRS 420. Application of the sociology of development as a conceptual framework for African-American development. Studies strategies of black community services for the black child. Explores theoretical guidelines for program planning. In addition, reviews basic professional skills for community work.

AFRS 451. Mass Communication in the African-American Community (3)

Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in AFRS 151 or instructor consent. Historical analysis of the role played by the mass media in the African-American community from slavery to contemporary times. Particular attention given to evaluating the African-American press.

AFRS 466A. The United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, and Africa (3-3)

Focuses on the origin, history and the OAU in African politics and the post-colonial development of the continent. Basic principles of foreign policy that operate between the various countries in Africa and how the foreign policies of non-African countries influence the activities and decisions of the OAU. Emphasizes the economics social and political security issues of the country to be represented at the Model OAU Conference.

AFRS 466B. Model Organization of African Unity Practicum (3-3)

In-depth preparation of the delegation on the specific issues on an African nation to be dealt with at the OAU Conference in Washington, D.C. Seminar with group discussions, presentations and country resolutions.

AFRS 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing in a social or behavioral science major; Appropriate methods course as specified by the department; Instructor consent. Social and behavioral science principles are applied to the work place. Students complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internships. At least 9 hours per week of supervised fieldwork is required. See section on Academic Internships. (Cross-listed with GEOG 486SOC, POLS 486SOC, PSY 486SOC and SOC 486SOC.)

AFRS 488. Sustainability and Environmental Justice in African and African Diaspora Communities (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Examines sustainability from a Black perspective by exploring the challenges and prospects for sustainable development in African, African-American and other African Diaspora communities. Review of environmental degradation, restoration, preservation and conservation in selected Black communities, linkages among poverty, land tenure, environmental damage and racism as they affect Blacks. Particular attention will be given to African and African-American responses to environmental hazards. Available for graduate credit.

AFRS 490. Statistical Research and Methods in Pan African Studies (3)

Prerequisite: AFRS 398. Introduction to data analysis and research on the Pan African community. The course covers descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, categorical and continuous variables, probability theory, sampling, statistical inference, and regression. The course introduces a statistical software package and will involve data analysis exercises.

AFRS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Africana Studies (3)

Course content to be determined.

AFRS 498. Proseminar in Pan African Studies (3)

Primarily restricted to students majoring in Africana Studies, but open to other students with instructor consent. Capstone course for the AFRS major, usually taken during the final semester before baccalaureate graduation. Focuses on a synthesis of the information, concepts, material and methodologies provided in previous AFRS classes. Provides intensive practice in utilizing that data in theoretical analysis and other evaluative activities.

AFRS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

No course description.

AFRS 590A-Z. Selected Topics in the Advanced Studies of Afro-American Experience (3)

Prerequisite: Senior-level undergraduate or graduate standing. Advanced examination of selected themes in Pan African studies. Topics include the global dimensions of the Afro-American experience; political economy of the diaspora; Afro-Americans in the electoral process; and the African novel, drama and fiction of the 20th century, among others.

AFRS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)

Course content to be determined.

AFRS 600. Seminar in Pan African Research Methodologies (3)

Prerequisite: Conditional or classified graduate status, or instructor consent. Provides a thorough, intensive exploration of current theories and methodological techniques relevant to serious research on the African diasporan world. Students analyze previous research, do their own projects and participate in group discussions regarding research issues.

AFRS 601. Seminar in Applied Public Policy Issues and the Black Comparative Urban Experience (3)

Prerequisite: Conditional or classified graduate status, or instructor consent. Applied comparative public policy analysis and its consequences. Looks at selected urban environments in the U.S., South America, the Caribbean and continental Africa in terms of the urban black population in those areas. How are public policy decisions that impact those populations made? Who makes them? How and to what degree do those decisions affect the political and economic well-being of those populations?

ANTH 108. Latin American Cultures (3)

Study of major social institutions and lifestyles in Central and South America focusing on contemporary peoples, their traditional cultural base and current cultural changes. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

ANTH 150. The Human Adventure: Introduction to Anthropology (3)

Overview of human physical and cultural origins and the development and distribution of diverse populations, languages, social institutions and beliefs; introduction to the methods and insights of cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and physical anthropology. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 151. Physical Anthropology (3)

Anthropological perspective on biological variation in human and non-human primates in the past and the present; examines the interaction between biology and culture in the evolution of human society. Evolution and behavior of non-human primates are examined for what they reveal about the human condition. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 152. Culture and Human Behavior (3)

Study of the variety of cultural patterns that human societies use to adapt to the environment, guide social interaction and understand the human condition. Emphasizes the ideas and methods anthropologists use to develop a scientific and humanistic understanding of the world’s cultures. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 153. Temples, Tombs and Treasures? An Introduction to Archaeology (3)

Although we are often captivated by the ancient past, many of the reconstructions of this past found in popular culture are not based on the premises of scientific archaeological practice. This course introduces students to the methods, theories and results of scientific archaeological study. Students learn how archaeologists collect and analyze data in order to reconstruct the lifeways and culture histories of our prehistoric ancestors from the Pleistocene to the first civilizations. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 212. Anthropology of Sex (3)

This course will examine human sexuality from a holistic anthropological perspective. Subjects such as sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual intercourse, prostitution, sexual coercion, homosexuality and masturbation will be examined from a biological perspective looking to the non-human primates for comparison, and a cultural perspective using ethnographic and archeological data. Additionally, the course will examine the role of sex in language and folklore. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 222. Visions of the Sacred (3)

Study of the varieties of religious beliefs, rituals and experiences showing the relationship between people and their society, culture, environment and universe. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

ANTH 232. Expressive Culture (3)

This course presents an introduction to the anthropological analysis of expressive culture. Each course offering will focus on a specific form of expressive culture, such as clothing, food, music, or visual art. Students explore the history of the cultural form; consider how it reflects and communicates societal structures and cultural meanings and values; and examine how the study of expressive culture can be used to probe broader environmental, social, political, economic, and ideological issues. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

ANTH 250. Archaeology of Warfare (3)

Examines the issue of conflict in human societies through archaeological evidence. Topics include anthropological perspectives on violence and the human condition; associations between warfare and the rise of the state in the ancient world; the role of war in ancient empires; and the archaeology of war in historic contexts. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 262. Forensic Anthropology (3)

This course introduces forensic anthropology, the study of human skeletal remains in the context of criminal investigations, war crimes, mass fatalities, and unexplained deaths, among other contexts. Students will learn how forensic anthropologists combine traditional and cutting-edge techniques in the field and laboratory to investigate crimes, provide scientific evidence for prosecution, and resolve complex mass fatality situations, including disasters and terrorist attacks. Students will also become familiar with issues associated with positive identification, skeletal trauma analysis, the legal system, and ethical practices. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 302. Introduction to Applied Anthropology (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division GE course in cultural anthropology, sociology, political science or cultural geography; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This practical, hands-on course introduces students to the ways in which anthropologists apply our field’s skills, knowledge, and perspectives towards the resolution of social problems in today’s world. Students are introduced to a variety of applications anthropology has for other disciplines and professions, including education, health, environmental issues, and business. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 303. Anthropological Thought (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Study of the conceptual foundations of contemporary anthropological thought. Topics include evolutionary theory, functionalism, historicalism, structuralism and interpretative anthropology.

ANTH 305. Individual and Culture (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; PSY 150 or SOC 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Not to be taken for credit in addition to SOC 305. Comparative study of the relationship between the individuals and their culture. Child-rearing in nonwestern cultures. Exploration of individual identity and group character. Regular written assignments required. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 306. Native Peoples of North America (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. North American Indians in prehistoric, historic and present time.

ANTH 307. Native Peoples of California and the Southwest (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Origins, modes of subsistence, social organization and geographic and historical relationships. European conquest and the present condition of several tribes.

ANTH 308. Gender and Culture (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Discussion of gender in Western and non-Western, modernizing, industrializing, and globalizing societies; gender and the impact of cultural change. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies).

ANTH 310. Language in Culture: Anthropological Linguistics (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of basic linguistic concepts in cultural contexts; an examination of language diversity and sociocultural factors of language use. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies and for Section C of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates.)

ANTH 311. Human Variation (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 151. Morphological, genetic and physiological aspects of human biological variability; the concept and description of race; the interaction of cultural and environmental factors in human biological adaptation.

ANTH 315. Third World Cultures (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Compares and contrasts nonwestern, kin-organized societies with class-oriented Western societies. Examines the historic relationship between Western societies and those of indigenous peoples in the Third World. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

ANTH 319. World Prehistory (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Encompasses the origin and development of prehistoric human culture from hunting and gathering to the origin of urban societies. Surveys the archaeological evidence from both the New and Old World. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 326. Introduction to Folklore (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the study of folklore from a cross-cultural perspective, including major forms such as folktale, legend, ballad, joke, riddle, proverb and festival, and the theories used to interpret them. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

ANTH 338. Peoples of Africa (3)

This course introduces students to the diversity of African cultures in North Africa, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa. Students will learn about the history and ethnography of colonial and postcolonial African societies and develop a more balanced understanding of Africa’s diversity, complexity and relationship to contemporary globalization.

ANTH 341. Bones: An Introduction to the Study of Human Remains (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 151, or BIOL 100 or BIOL 101 or BIOL 106; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Forensic Anthropology has been popularized in recent years by a range of popular media. But what can human remains really tell us? In this class, we will review the methods used by physical anthropologists to study the human skeleton and critically examine the array of information that can actually be scientifically extracted from human skeletal remains. Based on this knowledge, we will analyze the biological and cultural information bones may yield about past human populations. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

ANTH 345. Diversity in the United States (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of individual and group ethnic identity. Interaction of mainstream culture, ethnic groups and social classes in U.S. society. Illustrations drawn from particular groups. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

ANTH 346. Urban Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cross-cultural urbanism, urbanization and migration, both with macro and micro focus. Regular written assignments required.

ANTH 351. Peoples of Middle America (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152 or CAS 100. Survey of the cultures from Mexico to Panama, tracing their characteristics and changes from the 16th century to the present.

ANTH 352. Peoples of South America (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Survey of the cultures of South America, including peasant and tribal societies, emphasizing their historical background, emergent characteristics and present changes.

ANTH 353. The Maya: Ancient and Modern (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 319. The Maya form one of the largest indigenous linguistic groups in the Americas. This course is an introductory survey of their culture and society from prehistoric times to the present. The course addresses the cultural history, social organization and political history of the Maya, as well as their artistic and intellectual achievements. Discussions include examination of ancient Maya sites, architecture, art and writing, as well as examining the state of the Maya in the modern world.

ANTH 356. Peoples and Cultures of the Mediterranean (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Examines people and cultures of the Mediterranean region, including Spain, southern France, Italy, Greece, the Middle East and North Africa, through contemporary ethnography and film.

ANTH 360. Immigration and Ethnicity (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Counts as credit toward the Anthropology minor but not toward the Anthropology major. Examines the basic concepts that inform our understanding of immigration and ethnicity: race, class, gender; the politics of multiculturalism and cultural diversity; and the conflicts and problems inherent in the immigrant experience.

ANTH 385A-O. Site Visits California and Southwest (1-3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 306 or ANTH 307. Prehistoric and modern cultures of Native Americans in the Southwest and California. Emphasis on understanding their technologies, cultures and ecology through direct field observation. Examines the impact of Spanish and American people on Native American culture. (No more than 3 units may be counted toward the major.)

ANTH 421. Primatology: Morphology, Behavior and Social Organization (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 151; ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Detailed examination of that part of physical anthropology which seeks to add to understanding of human behavior and evolution by elucidating the social organizations and behavioral adaptation of the primates.

ANTH 423. Human Behavior: Evolutionary Perspectives (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 151; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the various methods and approaches anthropologists use to understand human behavior from a biocultural perspective. Examines the determinants of human behavior, past and present. Regular written assignments required.

ANTH 424. The Supernatural in the Modern World (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 152. Ethnographic approach to supernatural belief in the post-Enlightenment Western world through religions, narratives, folk healing, folk drama, ritual and media accounts. Analyzes scholarly approaches to these topics.

ANTH 425. Culture, Health and Healing (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 151 or ANTH 152. Introduction to medical anthropology, the study of the interaction of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors in human promotion of health and adaptation to disease.

ANTH 426. Old World Archaeology (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 153. Survey of the culture history of the Old World from Paleolithic times to the rise of the major Old World civilizations, with an emphasis on the prehistory of the Southwestern Asian, Mediterranean and European regions. Regular written assignments are required.

ANTH 427. Archaeology of North America (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the origins and adaptations of Native American Cultures. Regular written assignments are required.

ANTH 428. Archaeology of Mesoamerica (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of the cultural achievements and developments in Mesoamerica prior to the Spanish Conquest.

ANTH 429. Archaeology of South America (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of the cultural achievements and developments in South America prior to the colonialization by the European countries.

ANTH 430. Ecological Anthropology (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Ecological anthropology attempts to understand the structure, distribution and evolution of human societies on the basis of ecological principles. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 432. Environmental Justice and Health (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152, completion of the lower division writing requirement. Students in this course will explore issues of global development and social justice, particularly looking at the issues of environmental degradation and human health in the context of global and local inequality. Students will explore such topics as agricultural and natural resource development, the effects of war and conflict, health and environmental pollution, and food security, all in a global-to-local ethnographic context. Some sections of this course may offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. Check the schedule of classes for a CS designation. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 440. Bioarchaeology (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 262 or ANTH 341 or ANTH 445/L. Bioarchaeology focuses on the study of human skeletal remains in archaeological context. It is a specialization in anthropology that incorporates methods and concepts from both biological anthropology and archaeology. Shaped and changed by biology and culture, human skeletons can help us understand how people lived, organized themselves, and interacted with their surroundings in the past. In this course, we will approach bioarchaeology from a biocultural and evolutionary perspective to provide an overview of the history and ethics of studying human remains. You will learn about research and analytical methods such as paleopathology, paleoepidemiology, biomechanics, bone chemistry, and molecular analysis. We will also discuss how diseases, nutritional stress, diet, conflict/violence, routine activities, and cultural practices can change the skeleton and help us reconstruct the past. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 445/L. Human Osteology and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: ANTH 341; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: ANTH 445L. Human Osteology is the study of the human skeleton. In this class, students will learn to recognize all of the human skeletal elements and appreciate the range of skeletal variation in individuals and populations. Osteological methods used on human remains discovered in an archeological, forensic or paleoanthropological context will also be covered. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 449. Historical Archaeology (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course discusses the concepts, strategies, and applications of historical archaeology as practiced in the United States. Associated topics include integrating documentary and archaeological histories, culture contact, identity, ethnogenesis, class and labor, conflict, modern material culture studies, historic preservation, and historical archaeology in the context of cultural resource management and heritage.

ANTH 451. Economic Anthropology (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 152 plus one regional area course. Comparative study of the economic component of human cultures. Emphasizes the problems of theoretical conceptualization.

ANTH 453. Human Paleontology (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 151, ANTH 153. Origin of humanity and the history of physical evolution beginning in Miocene times and continuing through to the present.

ANTH 460. The Archaeological Study of Women in the Ancient World (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 152 or ANTH 153; Upper division standing; completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the data which deal with the status and roles of women in prehistoric societies. Discussion of fundamental issues such as the origins of the gendered division of labor, the origins of gender hierarchy, the universality of female subordination and variability in women’s activities, status and power in human societies. Taught from a cross-cultural perspective and combines insights provided by cultural anthropology, archaeology, art history, physical anthropology and history.

ANTH 462. Anthropology of the Arts (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150, ANTH 152 or ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Anthropological approaches to the study of artistic expression in diverse sociocultural settings from the prehistoric to the present. Regular written assignments are required.

ANTH 465. Museum Anthropology: Principles and Practices (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 152 or equivalent; Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. This course introduces students to the theoretical and technical aspects of museum work as it relates to ethnographic and archaeological materials, as well as to the political and ethical ramifications of these practices. The course explores museum practices, skills and resources as they relate to the collection, curation, exhibition and administration of ethnographic and archaeological materials. Practices, principles and resources are considered not only for the United States but also as they pertain to museums and collections worldwide. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 468. Cultural Heritage (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 152 and ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to cultural heritage studies that focuses on the politics of the representation and conservation of tangible and intangible remains of the past. An examination of the issues at stake in the interpretation, management, and portrayal of the past that contribute to the complexity of contemporary identity politics. The course also explores the uses (and abuses) of the past in the present for social, political, and economic purposes. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 473. Theory and Method in Archaeology (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Recommended Preparatory: ANTH 303. This course provides students with the basic theoretical and methodological skills and background needed to become practicing archaeologists. By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze and evaluate archaeological arguments on a range of key topics in terms of their theoretical approach, research design and logic. Students will master the key concepts that provide the underpinnings to successful research design and allow them to intelligently engage with other scholars at the national and international level. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 474. Quantitative Methods in Anthropology (3)

Recommended Preparatory: MATH 140. Covers descriptive and inferential statistics used in anthropology. Students gain experience incorporating quantitative applications in research, along with the knowledge of how to effectively discuss, analyze, display, and present data. Available for graduate credit if not used for classification.

ANTH 475. Ethnographic Research Methods (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; Upper division standing; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the integration of anthropological perspectives with other social scientific research, including quantitative and advanced qualitative methods.

ANTH 476A-Z. Topics in Anthropological Methods (3)

Fieldwork in any branch of anthropology, taken either in conjunction with or subsequent to an upper division course in that particular branch. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 486. Interrogating Globalization: The Ethnography of Global Problems (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 152 or equivalent; Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Preparatory: ANTH 300 or ANTH 315 or completion of regional distribution requirement. This course studies globalization using ethnography. It examines both the debates related to characterizing globalization and ethnographies that analyze some of its aspects, such as the rise of high-tech societies, the decentralization and feminization of labor, the dynamics and consequences of international migration and the causes and impacts of international commodity trade. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 490A-E. Seminar in Anthropology (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 303 and ANTH 473 or ANTH 475. Recommended Preparatory: One upper division course in the appropriate Anthropology subdiscipline. Faculty-directed research on primary data in the major subdisciplines of anthropology. Selected subjects in the same subdiscipline may be repeated up to 2 times. Available for graduate credit.

Course	Title
ANTH 490A	Archaeology
ANTH 490B	Biological Anthropology
ANTH 490C	Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 490D	Linguistics
ANTH 490E	Applied Anthropology

ANTH 494AA-ZZ. Anthropological Field Studies (8)

Recommended Preparatory: ANTH 153 or equivalent. Enrolled students will participate as working field associates on anthropological field projects. Students will practice field methodologies appropriate to the different subdisciplines of anthropology. Participation requires that students live full time at the field site. Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Field fee required. Available for graduate credit.

ANTH 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: Appropriate introductory course. Selected topics in Anthropology with course content to be determined.

ANTH 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Independent Study

ANTH 500. Foundations of Anthropological Theory and Method (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Required for post-baccalaureate certificate and master’s students in Anthropology, and recommended for advanced undergraduate students who have not majored in anthropology yet are considering pursuing a master’s degree in that field. This course provides students with an accelerated overview of past and current anthropological theories explaining human physical and cultural origins and the development and distribution of diverse populations, languages, social institutions and beliefs. Particular emphasis in this accelerated overview is placed on how these theories relate to the methods and insights derived from cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and biological anthropology research.

ANTH 516. Seminar on Ethnography As Narrative (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 303 and/or instructor consent. Critical examination of ethnographic writing from a historical perspective. Ethnography is more than just a factual account about a cultural group; it reflects the perspectives and prejudices of its author and her/his culture and the unique set of factors he/she encountered in the field. Ethnography is studied as a narrative created by anthropologists. Discusses different types of ethnographies to understand the underlying narratives they construct about the culture under examination and how these narratives have changed in response to social and political changes.

ANTH 518/L. Lab Methods in Archaeology (2/1)

Prerequisite: ANTH 473. Corequisite: ANTH 518L. Participation in description, analysis and interpretation of archaeological collections. Classification, measurement and description, cataloging and recording of pottery, lithic and other materials are discussed. 2 hours lecture; one 2-hour lab per week.

ANTH 519. Seminar in Archaeological Theory and Method (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course provides students of anthropology with the more advanced theoretical concepts, methodological approaches and background needed to become practicing archaeologists. By the end of this course, students will be able to deconstruct and evaluate archaeological arguments in terms of their theoretical approach, research design and logic. Students will more fully comprehend the intellectual histories of a range of theoretical approaches to the study of the human past. Students will master key concepts that provide the underpinnings to successful research design in archaeology and allow them to intelligently engage with other scholars at the national and international level.

ANTH 521. California Archaeology (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 473. Study of the archaeology of California from the earliest times through the Mission Period, with particular attention to the ecology of foraging and the causes of the cultural changes exhibited in the sequence.

ANTH 527. Advanced North American Archaeology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Archaeological research in North America has produced evidence for more than 15,000 years of human occupation. This advanced course details this history and the material evidence through which it is studied, with a particular emphasis on new discoveries and controversies.

ANTH 549. Advanced Historical Archaeology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course presents advanced concepts, strategies, and applications of historical archaeology as practiced in the United States. Associated topics include integrating documentary and archaeological histories, culture contact, identity, ethnogenesis, class and labor, conflict, modern material culture studies, historic preservation, and historical archaeology in the context of cultural resource management and heritage.

ANTH 560. Social Evolution (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 404. Study of the ethnological evidence for human social evolution from primate troops to tributary states. Particular attention paid to the application of ethnological perspectives to the archaeological record for social evolution.

ANTH 574. Advanced Quantitative Methods in Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course covers the descriptive and inferential statistics used in anthropological research and reporting. Students gain experience incorporating quantitative applications in research, along with the knowledge of how to effectively discuss, analyze, display and present data.

ANTH 575. Advanced Ethnographic Research Methods (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course familiarizes the student to advanced methods in social science research from an anthropological perspective. Students will learn the process of research design, standards of ethical conduct when working with human subjects, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, and the basics of data analysis and interpretation.

ANTH 590A. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Archaeology (3-3-3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminar on current topics in Archaeology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.

ANTH 590B. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Biological Anthropology (3-3-3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminars on current topics in Biological Anthropology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.

ANTH 590C. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology (3-3-3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminar on current topics in Cultural Anthropology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.

ANTH 590E. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Applied Anthropology (3-3-3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminar on current topics in Applied Anthropology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.

ANTH 601. Seminar in Anthropological Theory (3)

Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Survey of the development of anthropological theory across the subdisciplines of anthropology.

ANTH 602. Problems in Cultural Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Survey of current issues and debates in cultural anthropology.

ANTH 603. Problems in Physical Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Advanced study of theories, methods, problems and data pertinent to contemporary physical anthropology.

ANTH 606. Problems in Archaeology (3)

Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Intensive review of current issues and concepts critical to general understanding of archaeology.

ANTH 607. Seminar in Management of Archaeological Resources (3)

Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Covers the practical, scientific and ethical aspects of conducting archaeological research for public and private agencies.

ANTH 608. Problems in Applied Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status. Survey of current issues and debates in applied anthropology.

ANTH 693. Teaching Anthropology (3)

This course introduces graduate students to the methods and practices used in teaching Anthropology. It prepares students to teach in community colleges, and serve as teaching assistants in Ph.D. programs in Anthropology. Students will learn to create measurable student learning outcomes, develop instructional strategies and methods for various learning contexts (including online classes), develop lesson plans, evaluation and assessment tools, and clearly communicate key concepts in Anthropology to diverse audiences.

ANTH 694. Practicum in Cultural Resource Management (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 607 or instructor consent. Internship involving the student directly in a work experience in cultural resource management. (Credit/No Credit only)

ANTH 696A. Anthropological Research Design (2)

Prerequisite: Classified status. This seminar will focus on how anthropological research is conceived and planned, with consideration of differing theoretical viewpoints and their usefulness. Students will discuss the unique position of anthropology among the sciences and humanities and resulting issues for research design. Students will review typical anthropological research problems, discuss appropriate methods and critique completed research projects with an emphasis on identifying how their design fostered successful execution. Students will conduct preliminary research on a specific topic of interest and are expected to complete an annotated bibliography of theoretical, methodological and substantive works related to that topic.

ANTH 696B. Proposal and Grant-Writing (2)

Prerequisites: Classified status; Successful completion of 696A. This seminar instructs students on developing and implementing research design, preparing them to write research and grant proposals. Students will analyze successful research and grant proposals, study how research is conceptualized within each genre and subfield and practice writing effective proposals. Topics addressed include identifying researchable questions, the relationship between theory and method, designing an effective fieldwork plan, assembling a thesis committee, research ethics, IRB protocols, sources for research funding, budgeting, research proposal evaluation criteria, the peer-review process, strategies for writing and presenting research findings and methodological topics of interest to seminar participants. Students are expected to complete a proposal for their MA research.

ANTH 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (2)

Prerequisite: Completion of all courses required in the program. Intended for students taking the comprehensive exam. (Credit/No Credit only)

ANTH 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)

Prerequisites: ANTH 696A and ANTH 696B; 3.5 GPA. Thesis or graduate project.

ANTH 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status.

CJS 102. Introduction to Criminology and Justice Studies (3)

Introduction to the fields of criminology and criminal justice including distinctions between criminology and criminal justice, measuring and studying crime, and basic theoretical paradigms for criminal behavior are addressed. Examination of the impact of crime on individuals, communities, and societies as well as criminal justice response. Overview of the purpose, components, and processes of the criminal justice system.

CJS 302. Crime, Criminal Justice and Society (3)

This course provides an introduction to key perspectives, principles, institutions, actors, and issues in the field of criminology and criminal justice. This course takes a critical perspective on current issues and controversies surrounding the attempts to understand the causes of crime as well as the criminal justice response to it. The impact of crime and criminal justice policy on society is also a focus in this course. Special emphasis is given to the application of key material to current policies, controversies, and practical problems in crime and criminal justice.

CJS 310. Juvenile Justice (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides an analysis of the historical and philosophical foundations of the juvenile justice process and system. Special attention is given to legal and administrative issues, reforms, and controversies. Additionally, the course will include the study of the emergence of youth subcultures over the course of the twentieth century and its relationship to issues of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. Special attention will be given to the impact of the social and cultural context of youth, including the family, neighborhood, media, drugs, gangs, guns, race, class and gender roles within the juvenile justice context.

CJS 320. Introduction to Criminal Law and Legal Analysis (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course creates a foundation in criminal law and legal procedure as applied to the criminal justice field. Rationales for punishing criminals, elements of crimes and defense of the accused are covered. In addition, this course examines tensions between various state statutes, the common law and the Model Penal Code. This course also emphasizes the ability to apply criminal law doctrine in order to make strong legal arguments as well as to engage in analysis of policy which embraces or criticizes current laws.

CJS 326. Victimology (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course introduces the student to the field of victimology and will explore the extent, types, theories and effects of crime victimization. The criminal justice context of understanding victimization and effective approaches for working with crime victims will be a primary focus in this course and students will engage in application of material to cases and criminal justice-related practice.

CJS 328. Diversity and Crime (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Introduction to key concepts, explanations, and criminal justice application in the area of diversity and crime. Begins with an analytic overview of philosophical, ideological, economic, political and sociological principles underlying human diversity. Each dimension of human diversity is then examined as it relates to crime and criminal justice, with emphasis on historical development, social manifestations and practical impacts on specific representative populations. The last part of the course deals with diversity issues in crime and criminal justice with respect to social policy and criminal justice practice.

CJS 334. Law Enforcement and Security (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides a solid knowledge foundation for understanding law enforcement and security including the basic organization and operations of law enforcement, contemporary issues in law enforcement, and the major theoretical traditions in the field of law enforcement and security. Critical and global perspectives in this course are emphasized, and application of core material and insights to analyze law enforcement and behavior is required.

CJS 340. Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course provides a foundation for the study and application of ethics in criminal justice decision-making and policy analysis. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply ethical practice in research and applied situations through writing. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)

CJS 344. Corrections (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Offers social-scientific examination of the field of corrections, both substantively and critically. Includes patterns and trends in incarceration rates; police and judicial processes resulting in incarceration; climate and culture of correctional facilities; and gender/diversity issues in corrections. Discussion of correctional facilities and supervision including an introduction to community corrections. Critical examination of current issues in corrections is covered.

CJS 350. Criminological Theory (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides foundational education in criminological theory including its social scientific roots, development and application to contemporary crime problems. Historical theoretical traditions as well as new directions are included.

CJS 360. Career Planning in Criminal Justice (3)

The course provides the groundwork for professional socialization into the roles, norms, expectations and requirements for careers in the criminal justice system. Special attention will be given to the ways in which local agencies interview, hire and train new criminal justice employees and how internships feed into those professional expectations by these agencies. Students are also exposed to issues of ethics and decision-making as well as learning how to write for the criminal justice field.

CJS 370. Criminal Justice Systems (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides an in-depth foundation for the understanding of the organization and process of police, law and the courts, and corrections from a systemic perspective. This course will address the purpose and goals of the system and the conflicting values between crime control and due process orientations. Additionally, issues of diversity, ethics, and justice throughout the system are discussed. Practical application of insights from course material is emphasized and required.

CJS 402. Gangs (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides a core foundation for the study of gangs and gang control in a historical and contemporary perspective. Gang definitions, types, social organization, and control are included in this class as well as an examination of the social, political, and economic conditions that favor the emergence of gangs and gang behavior. The focus of this class is on gangs in both a U.S. and a global context. Critical perspectives are used to analyze issues in the understanding and control of gangs, and application of these perspectives to the criminal justice field is emphasized.

CJS 418. Gender and Crime (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the influence of gender structures and gender interactions on criminal perpetration, victimization, and societal responses to crime. Includes a focus on women as victims and perpetrators of crime as well as discussion of how gender impacts men’s experiences with offending and victimization. Critically examines societal stereotypes about gender and the impact on societal approaches to crime.

CJS 422. White Collar Crime (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course will explore various types of white collar crime committed in the United States and abroad, including fraud, perjury, obstruction, computer crime, identity theft, bribery and corruption, embezzlement, tax evasion, conspiracy, RICO, and organizational (entity) crime. It will examine criminal procedure, including search and seizure, due process, self-incrimination, right to counsel, sentencing, fines, restitution, and probation and parole connected to this type of crime. Additionally, we will explore theoretical perspectives and the impact that this form of crime has on individuals, businesses, and society.

CJS 430/L. Criminology and Justice Methods and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302. Preparatory: SBS 320. Note: CJS 430 and 430L are corequisite classes. CJS 430/L is designed to give the student a working knowledge of basic research methods and data used in the study of criminology and criminal justice. The seminar portion of the course is designed to highlight the research process, ethical issues, different types of quantitative and qualitative research designs, data analysis, and the reporting of research results in the context of criminal justice research and practice. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on instruction for students to become proficient with basic data analysis techniques and technologies. The process of conducting research and writing research results will be directly experienced firsthand through a combination of seminar and laboratory activities and assignments.

CJS 432. Alcohol, Drugs, and Crime (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course will provide a foundation for understanding the interactions between alcohol, drugs, and crime. Included in this foundation are the nature, effects, theories, interventions, and prevention of substance abuse both for individuals and society. Students will engage in a critical examination of the criminal justice response and impacts of such policies as the War on Drugs on the criminal justice system. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on practical applications and policy implications.

CJS 438. Gender and Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course addresses gender as it impacts the criminal justice system. Areas covered in this class are gender and police, courts, and corrections. Specific focus will be given to application of gender insights into each component of the criminal justice system.

CJS 444. Community Corrections (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course studies the role of community corrections within the U.S. correctional system. Specifically, this course includes topics including pretrial diversion, community-based sentences and treatment, and parole supervision. Critical issues in the field including offender reentry, managing offenders in a community setting, and instituting alternatives to traditional incarceration will be addressed. Practical application of course material to work in the community corrections field will also be emphasized.

CJS 446. Domestic Violence (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course addresses domestic violence from a sociological, social psychological, and criminal justice perspective. An overview of the problem of domestic violence is provided as well as coverage of theories, processes, effects, and interventions with victims and offenders. Basic domestic violence law and criminal justice practice is also covered.

CJS 448. Global Perspectives in Crime and Justice (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to give students an introduction to criminology and criminal justice from a global perspective. Students in this course adopt comparative and cross-national approaches to crime in order to examine a number of subject matters in international criminal law, international criminal justice, war crimes, and transnational crimes. Critical thinking and practical application of key material is strongly emphasized.

CJS 452AA-ZZ. Selected Topics in Criminology (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Special seminars in selected topics in criminology offered based on student interest and faculty expertise. Examples of topics include in-depth study of such specialty areas as terrorism, sexual victimization, cybercrime, or profiling.

CJS 454AA-ZZ. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Special seminars in selected topics in criminal justice offered based on students interest and faculty expertise. Topics involve in-depth study of such specialty areas of criminal justice as restorative justice, terrorism and criminal justice, deadly force, or police discretion.

CJS 480. Applied Research in Criminology and Justice Studies (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 250 or CJS 102 or CJS 302; CJS 430/L or GEOG 306/L; or permission of instructor. This course will provide students applied research experience either in a criminal justice-related agency or with crime data. The course will focus on the practice of research in the field of criminology and justice studies, the development and writing of empirical research papers, and content related to the specific agency or data project to which students are assigned.

CJS 494A-E/AA-EE. Criminal Justice Internships Seminar and Field Experience (1/2)

Prerequisites: CJS 102 or CJS 302; CJS 430/L; senior standing; permission of instructor. CJS 494A-E and CJS 494AA-EE are corequisite classes for an internship experience relating to one of these five areas: law enforcement (494A and 494AA), law and courts (494B and 494BB), corrections (494C and 494CC), victim services (494D and 494DD), and community based programs (494E and 494EE). This course is designed to bring academic concepts, theories, and other learning to bear on applied experiences in the criminal justice and related fields. Students will gain hands-on experience and develop skills connected to work in the criminal justice system and related sites during a minimum of 120 hours of work in an internship site. An academic research paper synthesizing literature and applying it to data gathered from the site is required. (Credit/No Credit only)

GEOG 101. The Physical Environment (3)

Study of the natural environment—nature, distribution and relationships of climate, landforms, vegetation, hydrology and soils. (Available for General Education, Natural Sciences.)

GEOG 102. Physical Geography Lab (1)

Corequisite: GEOG 101 or equivalent. Observations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with techniques utilized by physical geographers. 2 hours lab. (May be used to satisfy the lab requirement in the Natural Science Section of General Education.)

GEOG 103. Weather (3)

Study of atmospheric processes. (Available for General Education, Natural Sciences.)

GEOG 105. Weather Lab (1)

Corequisite: GEOG 103. Observations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with the nature of California’s weather and climate. 2 hours lab per week. (May be used to satisfy the lab requirement in the Natural Science Section of General Education.)

GEOG 106LRS. The Physical Environment for Liberal Studies Majors (3)

Study of the natural environment—nature, distribution and relationships of climate, landforms, vegetation, soils, water bodies and the solar system. (Available for Earth Science credit for Liberal Studies majors.) (Cross-listed with GEOL 106LRS.)

GEOG 107. Introduction to Human Geography (3)

Examines the patterns and processes of human occupance of the Earth, with a focus on the U.S. Topics such as population, agriculture, language, religion, ethnicity, politics and economics are covered using the tools, methods and perspective of the geographer. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 108. Earth From Above (3)

This survey course will introduce basic geographic technologies such as satellite mapping, GPS and other navigational tools, online mapping, geocaching and GIS. Topics include the origin and development of earth mapping, GIS, weather forecasting, business location, environmental research, transportation, and planning. Lectures are complemented with hands-on activities and case studies. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)

GEOG 111/L. Understanding Climate Change and Lab (3/1)

Corequisite: GEOG 111L. Severe global climate change will have disastrous consequences for Earth’s population. This course will develop the basic science behind the predictions for Earth’s climate, and explain why human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases, is the main driver of global warming. Course topics include the causes of climate change, its impacts, projections for the future, possible mitigation, and economic barriers imposed by the global capitalist system. Laboratory exercises include climate prediction modeling, the use of proxy data, and examination of the impacts of climate change. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab/week. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from either GEOG, SUST, or SCI 111/L. (Available for General Education, Natural Sciences lecture and laboratory requirements.)

GEOG 150. World Geography (3)

Geographical survey of the world’s major regions, with emphasis on those features important to an understanding of current global concerns and problems. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 170. Water Resources of California (3)

This course examines the nature and challenges of California’s water resources. Topics include the physical attributes of water (sources, quantity, and quality), the underlying climatic and hydrologic processes that determine the surface and subsurface distribution of water, and the physical, social, economic and management issues that occur as California’s water resources face increasing pressure from agriculture, industry, and human populations and climate change. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 206/L. Introduction to Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: GEOG 206L. Introduction to fundamental concepts of geographical information science. Course will cover technical and context knowledge for basic spatial analysis, including data gathering, analysis and display through digital methods. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to explore spatial questions about environmental and social issues. Lab demonstrates these principles through hands-on experience with the dominant GIS software, ArcGIS. Students also will be exposed to other online GIS software applications. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.) (IC).

GEOG 300. The Geographer’s Craft (3)

Introduction to geography as a discipline, emphasizing its approach to analysis and problem solving, resources for conducting geographic research, methods for answering geographic questions, and techniques for communicating insights.

GEOG 301. Cultural Geography (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the literature, traditions and theories dealing with the human-environment relationship and an analysis of the approaches used by cultural geographers to elucidate the nature of this relationship. Major themes are the cultural landscape, cultural ecology and environmental perception. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 304/L. Map and Imagery Interpretation (2/1)

Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or GEOG 150. Corequisite: GEOG 304L. Introduction to reading maps and interpreting aerial imagery. Emphasis on making simple measurements from maps and imagery, techniques of interpreting the physical and cultural landscape and elementary map-making. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 305/L. Maps and Graphics and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: GEOG 305L. Preparatory: Lower division course in Geography or other relevant field. Design, use and preparation of maps and graphs. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 306/L. Intermediate Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or instructor consent. Corequisite: GEOG 306L. Intermediate course on theories and application of geographical information science. Course will cover fundamental concepts of database management, spatial analysis and data creation. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to discover spatial relationships among environmental and social phenomena. Labs will provide an introduction to spatial data structures and raster-based applications of GIS. Labs offer hands-on experience with the dominant GIS software, ArcGIS. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 311/L. The Atmosphere and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 103 or ASTR 152 or GEOL 100 or GEOL 110 or GEOL 122; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explanations of rain, wind, smog, etc. Basic principles of energy transfer. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Available for General Education, Natural Sciences.)

GEOG 316. Environmental Geography (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory or Corequisite: GEOG 316L. Introduction to the principles of environmental geography with special emphasis on the connections between human activities and the physical (natural) environment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the historical and contemporary impact of humans on the natural environment. Students using this course to satisfy a General Education requirement in the Natural Sciences may satisfy the corresponding lab requirement by completing GEOG 316L. 3 hours lecture.

GEOG 316L. Environmental Geography Lab (1)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory or Corequisite: GEOG 316. Practical exercises on spatial patterns of demographics and natural resources, air pollution, land degredation, energy use and generation, and the potential for sustainability. Students using this course to satisfy a General Education requirement in the Natural Sciences may satisfy the corresponding lecture requirement by completing GEOG 316. 2 hours lab.

GEOG 318. Europe (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the physical, historical, cultural, economic and political factors that have shaped the contemporary European landscapes. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

GEOG 321. United States (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Regional and cultural geography of the U.S. emphasizing human-environment interaction and the evolution of contemporary geographical patterns of population distribution, resource exploitation, transportation, and agricultural and industrial production. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 322. Latin America (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Spatial and ecological survey of the environment, cultures, economies and societies of the Latin American nations. Emphasizes the changing settlement geography and pays special attention to Brazil and the Andean countries. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

GEOG 324. China (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of the peoples and culture of China, emphasizing features important to an understanding of China’s cultural and regional diversity and contemporary problems. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

GEOG 326. Africa (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of the peoples and cultures of Africa, emphasizing features important to an understanding of Africa’s cultural and regional diversity and contemporary problems. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

GEOG 330. California (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An exploration of the diverse physical and human landscapes of California. The course examines the state’s environmental context (climate, landforms, water, vegetation, wildlife, minerals); human imprints on the natural landscape (population, agriculture, industry, urbanization); and the physical and human challenges facing California today. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 334. Geography of Oceania (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cultural and regional geography of Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific nations, territories and protectorates. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

GEOG 340. Economic Geography (3)

Prerequisite: Lower division course in Geography or ECON 160 or ECON 300. Principles governing spatial organization of society. Theoretical and empirical approaches to location of urban and rural settlement and economic activities. Spatial structures, their interrelationships and changes in organization.

GEOG 345. The Geography of Tourism (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the spatial patterns of the various forms of tourism and its impact on select world regions. Topics covered in this course include host-guest relations, the cultural and economic impacts of tourism, the cruise ship industry, urban tourism and ecotourism. A wide range of case studies will include local as well as many international destinations.

GEOG 350. Metropolitan Los Angeles (3)

Prerequisite: Lower division course in geography; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of the Los Angeles urban area, with emphasis on physical, economic and cultural aspects of its development. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 351. Urban Geography (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of past and current patterns of world urbanization. Emphasis on city origins, growth, development and current problems. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 365/L. Geomorphology and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOL 101; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: GEOG 365L. Analytical and descriptive study of physical processes responsible for development and evolution of Earth’s surface features. Aspects of local geomorphology will be observed on field trips. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours field activity. (Available for General Education, Natural Sciences.) (IC)

GEOG 366/L. Geography of Environmental Hazards and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Observations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with the scientific investigation of environmental hazards. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Available for General Education, Natural Sciences.)

GEOG 370. Water, Society, and the Environment (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course critically examines the complex relationships between human societies and water. A broad understanding of the coupled natural and human systems and their dependence on water will be examined. Topics include the global distribution of water, hydrological cycle, water supply and demand, water policy and law, water and public health, and the economics of water. This course will conclude with an examination of the growing water/energy nexus and provide insight into the future of water on our planet. Relevant examples will be drawn from California, the United States and from around the world. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

GEOG 402/L. Physical Geography Techniques and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: GEOG 402L. Preparatory: GEOG 311 or GEOG 364 or GEOG 365. This techniques course in geomorphology, climatology and biogeography includes the principles of field surveying and mapping, water sampling, stream velocity and sediment transport measurement, basic weather station instrumentation, programming and deployment, and sampling designs for vegetation and soil analysis. The course will include two off-campus field trips. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 404A-Z. Field Studies in Geography (1-3)

Prerequisite: 6 units in Geography. Preparatory: GEOG 300. Techniques of field observation, recordings and analysis through mapping and written reports. Field studies may be repeated for credit. Available for graduate credit.

Course	Title
GEOG 404A	Los Angeles
GEOG 404B	Foreign
GEOG 404E	Environmental
GEOG 404J	Cultural
GEOG 404K	Tourism
GEOG 404T	Urban
GEOG 404U	Physical
GEOG 404V	Geomorphology
GEOG 404Y	Cartography
GEOG 404Z	Selected Topics

GEOG 406/L. Advanced Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: GEOG 306 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 406L. Course will cover advanced topics in geographical information science. Students will investigate geographic data structures, advanced concepts in database design, algorithms for spatial data analysis, web-based mapping applications, customized applications, and implementation and management issues associated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Lab will demonstrate these issues through the use of ArcGIS software. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 407/L. Remote Sensing and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 304/L or GEOG 305/ L or GEOG 306/L or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 407L. Theory and practice of remote sensing by satellites and aircraft in visible, infrared and microwave portions of the spectrum. Problem-oriented course emphasizing the application of image processing software and techniques to digital satellite imagery. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 408A/L. Human/Cultural Applications in GIS and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 306/L or permission of instructor. Advanced applications of geographical information systems. Includes analysis of crime patterns, patterns of disease and healthcare delivery, population and housing characteristics, voting behavior and redistricting, market area analysis, utility management, transportation. Students taking GEOG 408A/L are also eligible to take GEOG 408B/L for credit. This course meets the GEOG 408 GIS Certificate requirement. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 408C/L. Geospatial Project Management and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or permission of instructor. This course exposes students to ideas and concepts in geospatial project management by covering concepts in system organization, design and analysis, as well as the interpersonal factors which influence professional interaction and that are specific and unique to projects in geospatial science and technology. Students will learn to think through issues of geospatial project scope, needs, work structure and timeline, budget, project stakeholder roles and responsibilities, quality control, risk, final plan documentation, and implementation. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 408D/L. Spatial Database Management and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or permission of instructor. Advanced concepts in spatial database management. This course explores the management and design of spatial datasets and their association with Geographical Information Systems. Students will be introduced to concepts such as the principles of spatial database planning, design, implementation, and administration. Final projects will result in the development of a customized geospatial database. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 408E/L. GIS Automation and Customization and Lab (1/2)

Prerequisites: GEOG 306/L or permission of instructor. This course exposes students to GIS automation using industry standard programming systems. Basic programming concepts and methodologies for customizing and/or extending the available functions in ArcGIS are introduced. Available for graduate credit. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab.

GEOG 408F/L. WebGIS and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or permission of instructor. Introduction to the design, development, and implementation of interactive and accessible customized web-based GIS applications. The course provides an overview of conceptual and theoretical backgrounds of WebGIS system architecture and offers programming concepts and skill sets underlying development and implementation of distributed geographical information on the Internet. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 408H/L. GIS in Water Resource Management and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: GEOG 306/L or permission of instructor; Instructor consent required for graduate students. The course introduces the principles of hydrology and the applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in hydrologic modeling and water resource management. Selected GIS-based techniques will be applied in practical sessions. The main focus of the course will be on the use of digital data for better understanding and modeling water resources. The course also introduces hydrological terrain mapping and analysis using digital elevation models. Moreover, the course introduces watershed delineation technique as well as river and watershed networks creation. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 409/L. Digital Cartography and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: GEOG 305/L. Corequisite: GEOG 409L. Advanced design, use and presentation of maps and information graphics. Course will explore computer-assisted cartography in theory and practice. Topics will include cartographic communications, data acquisition and design for computer generated mapping. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 414. Hydroclimatology (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 311. Details of the hydrologic cycle, emphasizing cloud physics, precipitation, evaporation and runoff. Nature and causes of rainfall variability in time and space. Cloud seeding. Irrigation and water supply problems. Field studies.

GEOG 416. Global Warming (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or GEOG 311. Analysis of Earth’s changing climate throughout geologic time. Includes consideration of the mechanisms of climate change, techniques of climate reconstruction and analysis, and the chronology of climate change. Examines the issue of global warming, climate data, climate models and predictions. Considers the environmental impact of global warming.

GEOG 417. California for Educators (3)

Prerequisite: Limited to members of Multiple Subject Credential Program. Examination of California, focusing on its political, social and economic growth, its settlement, its population patterns, resource exploitation and human-environment interaction. Spatial and temporal variation of these factors is emphasized. (Cross-listed with HIST 417.)

GEOG 444. Conservation (3)

Prerequisites: GEOG 101; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Lecture-discussion on the precepts, concepts, practices and problems in the human utilization of resources. Regular written assignments are required.

GEOG 452. Urban Land Use Planning (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Principles and techniques of land-use planning in urban areas. Regular written assignments are required. (Cross-listed with URBS 452.)

GEOG 460/L. Spatial Analysis and Comparison and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: GEOG 360 or equivalent. Corequisite: GEOG 460L. Statistical analysis of quantitative data by areas. Measurement of aggregation and concentration, description of a real distribution and gradients, and significance of similarities and differences. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

GEOG 465/L. Fluvial Geomorphology and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: GEOG 365. Corequisite: GEOG 465L. Role of water in landform development—weathering, overland flow, open channel characteristics, drainage pattern evolution and drainage basin characteristics. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours field activity.

GEOG 467/L. Arid Lands Geomorphology and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: GEOG 365. Corequisite: GEOG 467L. Landform development in deserts—origin of deserts, erosion and sedimentation in dry climates, morphology, and aeolian processes. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours field activity.

GEOG 470. The Geography of Aquatic Ecosystems (3)

Prerequisites: GEOG 101; Instructor consent required for graduate students. This course focuses on the geographic study of aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands, the biogeography of aquatic organisms, and on the methods and techniques used by geographers to study ecosystems including GIS and remote sensing. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 472. Water Transfers in the American West (3)

Prerequisites: GEOG 370 or GEOG 365/L or permission of instructor; Instructor consent required for graduate students. This course examines the scientific foundations of water transfers across the American West, with special emphasis on California. The course examines the nature and implications of climate variability over the past 200 years and then, after California’s accession to the United States in 1850, the changing demands for water from agriculture, industry, and population growth. The physical, social, economic and legal implications of water transfers from distant locations, such as the Owens Valley and Colorado River, to thirsty farmlands and growing cities, and the need for water conservation, are explored. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 473. Water Quality in the Managed Environment (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 370 or GEOG 365/L or permission of instructor; Instructor consent required for graduate students. This course examines the nature of water-quality management including baseline properties of natural water, sources of surface and subsurface pollution, state and national policies on water quality, and the type and effectiveness of treatment processes in practice today. Specific topics include watershed ecosystems, water-quality indicators, natural and human-derived pollutants, drinking water vs brown water, stormwater, groundwater, and wastewater management, and comprehensive watershed management. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 474. Water in Dryland Environments (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 414 or permission of instructor; Instructor consent required for graduate students. The purpose of the class is to provide an understanding of the hydrologic cycle and its relationship to climate in dryland environments. Details of the hydrologic cycle, emphasizing precipitation, evapotranspiration, and runoff will be covered. The nature and causes of rainfall variability in time and space will be considered. Soil and groundwater processes, runoff processes, and flooding and flood hazards are given particular attention. Students will learn principles of hydrology through readings, exercises, research and report writing, and field experience. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 476. Principles of River Restoration (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 365/L or GEOG 465/L or permission of instructor; Instructor consent required for graduate students. Introduction to the principles of river restoration integrating the fundamentals of water science, technology, and practice in projects designed to improve and restore fluvial environments. The course focuses on the hydrologic, morphologic and ecologic principles needed for understanding and managing river systems affected by human and natural environmental change. Students will work in the field on projects that integrate direct measurement of watershed and channel features while building a foundation for future employment and research opportunities. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 482. Population Geography (3)

Prerequisite: Lower division course in geography. Geographical analysis and study of the distribution, composition, migration and growth of world population.

GEOG 483. Transportation Planning (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. The course primarily focuses on the interrelated systems of urban transportation and urban land use and their effects on the growth, development and future of human settlements. The course will provide fundamental core competencies for students seeking employment in transportation planning in the public or private sectors. Four broad areas are covered: transportation planning history; transportation and land use theory; transportation planning process and techniques; and urban transportation policy. (Cross-listed with URBS 480.)

GEOG 486. Medical Geography (3)

Prerequisites: Lower division course in geography; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the spatial distribution of human diseases at world, regional, national and local scales. Special emphasis on understanding the physical and cultural factors associated with patterns of disease.

GEOG 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing in a social or behavioral science major; Appropriate methods course as specified by the department; Consent of instructor. Social and behavioral science principles will be applied to the workplace. At least 9 hours per week of supervised fieldwork is required. Students will complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internship. See section on Academic Internships. (Cross-listed with AFRS 486SOC, POLS 486SOC, PSY 486SOC and SOC 486SOC.)

GEOG 490. Senior Project (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 300 or consent of instructor. Preparation of a research proposal and writing of a senior paper under close faculty supervision. Available for graduate credit.

GEOG 494. Internship (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG major with senior standing. Upon prior approval of the Internship Coordinator, a student may earn 3 units of credit in the major for professional service as a geographer in a public agency or private organization. No more than 3 units may be applied to the major. Academic Internship course.

GEOG 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Geography (3)

Prerequisite: Appropriate upper division course in Geography. Selected topics in Geography, with course content to be determined. Topics may be repeated for credit.

GEOG 497A-F. Senior Seminar in Geography (3)

Prerequisite: Appropriate upper division course in geography. In a seminar setting, students are guided in reading, research and writing on selected topics within one of the major subdisciplines of geography. Each seminar focuses on a particular subject within the designated subdiscipline. Subjects will vary and be determined each semester. Seminars in the same subdiscipline may be repeated for credit.

Course	Title
GEOG 497A	Physical
GEOG 497B	Cultural
GEOG 497C	Economic
GEOG 494D	Urban
GEOG 497E	Regional
GEOG 497F	Techniques

GEOG 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Independent Study

GEOG 600. Geographic Thought, Analysis and Research (3)

Introductory seminar designed for first-year graduate students. Analysis of the trends in the theories, methods and problems pertinent to contemporary geography, including a review of the skills required for geographical research, analysis and writing.

GEOG 610A-G. Geomorphology (3)

(A) Fluvial, (B) Glacial and Periglacial, (C) Arid Lands, (D) Coastal, (E) Special Topics in Geomorphology.

GEOG 620A-G. Climatology (3)

(A) Boundary Layer, (B) Bioclimatology, (C) Hydroclimatology, (D) Air Pollution, (E) Paleoclimatology, (F) Climatic Change, (G) World Climate.

GEOG 630A-F. Environmental Studies (3)

(A) Environmental Geography, (B) Biogeography, (C) Special Topics in Environmental Geography, (D) Ecosystem Studies, (E) Human Impact on the Environment, (F) Natural Resources.

GEOG 650A-D. Urban Geography (3)

(A) Special Topics in Urban Geography, (B) Housing and Community Development, (C) Urban Social Geography, (D) Metropolitan Los Angeles.

GEOG 660A-D. Cultural Geography (3)

(A) American Cultural Landscapes, (B) Cultural Ecology, (C) Special Topics in Cultural Geography, (D) Social/Ethnic Studies.

GEOG 670A-G. Global Studies (3)

(A) Population Geography, (B) Medical Geography, (C) Economic Development, (D) Tourism, (E) International Trade, (F) Globalization, (G) Political Geography.

GEOG 690A-J. Geographic Information Science (3)

Selected topics in digital mapping with course content to be determined. Can be taken twice for 6 units.

Course	Title
GEOG 690A	Special Topics in GIS
GEOG 690B	Spatial Statistics
GEOG 690C	Digital Cartography
GEOG 690D	Remote Sensing
GEOG 690E	WebGIS
GEOG 690F	GIS Automation and Customization
GEOG 690G	Applications in GIS
GEOG 690H	Spatial Database Management
GEOG 690I	Advanced Geospatial Project Management
GEOG 690J	Foundations in Geographic Information Science

GEOG 696. Directed Graduate Research (3)

To be taken near the end of the student’s graduate program and prior to GEOG 698. Supervised research leading to the development of a thesis topic, preparation of a preliminary bibliography and a formal thesis proposal, and selection of a faculty thesis committee.

GEOG 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 696. Focused readings followed by comprehensive exams under the direction of the student’s committee. Only one enrollment permitted.

GEOG 698. Thesis (3)

Prerequisite: GEOG 696. Researching and writing the master’s thesis, under the supervision of the student’s faculty thesis committee. Only one enrollment permitted.

GEOG 698D. Graduate Project (3)

Prerequisites: GEOG 696. Classified graduate students in Geography/GIS option. Researching and completing a GIS project in collaboration with faculty. Only one enrollment permitted.

GEOG 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, graduate coordinator and department chair. Maximum of 3 units may be applied to the student’s program and only to the elective requirement in the Option 1 Program.

HIST 110. World History to 1500 (3)

Introduction to major developments in world history from the emergence of complex societies until 1500 c.e. Examines processes of social, cultural, political and economic change throughout this period and emphasizes comparisons of and interconnections between, major world civilizations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 111. World History Since 1500 (3)

An introduction to the major developments in world history from 1500 to the present. The course examines the processes of social, cultural, economic and political change throughout this period and emphasizes the production of global cultures and reactions to them. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 145. African Civilization to Modern Times (3)

Introduction to the history of the societies of sub-Saharan Africa. (Cross-listed with AFRS 171.)

HIST 150. Western Civilization to 1500 (3)

An introduction to the major topics, themes, literature and dreams of Western Civilization, from its ancient origins to the early modern era. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

HIST 151. Western Civilization since 1500 (3)

An introduction to major social, political, intellectual and cultural developments in modern Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

HIST 161. Survey of the History of Latin America (3)

Study of certain aspects of the culture and society of Latin America and analysis of the relation of those aspects to the contemporary scene. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.) (IC)

HIST 185. Civilization of the Middle East (3)

Introduction to the history and culture of the Middle East from the rise of Islam in the 7th century to the present. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

HIST 192. History of Modern East Asia (3)

A survey of major developments in the history of East Asia from 1800 to the present. Focuses on political, economic, social and cultural transformations in China and Japan during this time period, with some attention to related developments in Korea and Vietnam. (Available for General Education: Subject Exploration, Comparative Cultural Studies.) (IC)

HIST 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)

Selected topics in history with course content to be determined.

HIST 210. A History of the Jewish People (3)

Study of the Jewish people from their beginnings in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the modern state of Israel. (Cross-listed with JS 210.) (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

HIST 270. The United States to 1865 (3)

Survey of the political and social development of the U.S. through the Civil War. (Meets Title 5 requirement in American History, Institutions and Ideals.)

HIST 271. The United States Since 1865 (3)

Survey of the political and social development of the U.S. since the Civil War. (Meets Title 5 requirement in American History, Institutions and Ideals.)

HIST 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)

Selected topics in History with course content to be determined.

HIST 301. The Historian’s Craft: Reading, Research and Writing History (3)

Introduction to the search for and criticism of historical sources, the issues and controversies concerning the interpretation of these sources, “schools” of historical interpretation, organizing the materials and data of research, and the rewards and pitfalls of historical writing. Normally open only to History majors and Liberal Studies majors with a History concentration. History majors must pass this course with a grade of “C” or better in order to graduate.

HIST 303. Themes in Western Civilization Before 1500 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intended to introduce upper division students to the concepts and unresolved problems that have shaped the development of Western Civilization prior to 1500. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

HIST 304. Themes in Western Civilization After 1500 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Themes in the institutional, political, socioeconomic and cultural development of Western Civilization since 1500. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)

HIST 305. Cultural History of the United States (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. American people’s evolving patterns of life in such areas as religion, education, art, architecture and music, reading matter, sports, travel, family life, and, in recent times, motion pictures, radio and television. Emphasis is placed on the values and implications revealed by the range and popularity of cultural choices. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 341. Modern Europe Since 1815 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Institutions, culture and political development of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the present day. (Credit will not be given for HIST 341 if credit has already been received for either HIST 446 or HIST 447.) (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 342. The World Since 1945 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course examines the Cold War and its international aftermath, decolonization, revolutionary movements, national development across a variety of cases and trends in the global economy. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 345. War in History and Film (3)

History of warfare since the Middle Ages as reflected in classic war films, literary sources and historical documents. Discusses effects of media on perception of historical events.

HIST 349A. Women in American History Through 1848 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of women’s roles and status through 1848. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.) (IC)

HIST 349B. Women in American History Since 1848 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of women’s roles and status since 1848. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.) (IC)

HIST 350. History of Women (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Roles and contributions of women from ancient times to the present. Special emphasis is given to the development of women’s movements from the 18th century to the present. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 355. History of Slavery in the United States (3)

Origin, nature and development of slavery in the U.S. and its effect on American life, politics and people. (Cross-listed with AFRS 376.)

HIST 366. Popular Culture and Society in Latin America (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will offer students the opportunity to explore and understand the complexities of Latin American societies in the 19th and 20th centuries through the historical analysis of different forms of popular culture, defined broadly as those religious, artistic, athletic and political expressions arising from different segments of society. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.) (IC)

HIST 369. History of American Indians (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interaction of white and Indian, as well as Indian and Indian, in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

HIST 370. Problems in American History to 1865 (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of the political, cultural and social themes of U.S. history prior to the Civil War, with emphasis given to examining conflicting ideas about such issues as the dynamics of colonial settlement, the origins of the Revolution, the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the development of liberal capitalism, the nature of the American democratic political system, the impact of slavery and the causes of the Civil War. (Meets Title 5 requirement in American History, Institutions and Ideals.) (IC)

HIST 371. Problems in American History: 1865 to Present (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of the political and social themes of the history of the U.S., with emphasis given to examining conflicting ideas about such issues as progressivism, the New Deal, workers in an industrial Age, the immigrant experience, the U.S. as a world power, and questions of gender, race and class over time. (Meets Title 5 requirement in American History, Institutions and Ideals.) (IC)

HIST 374. Hollywood and History (3)

Explores the relationship of classic Hollywood movies to the political, social and cultural history of 20th century America. By placing each film in its historical context and examining it as a primary source, students will learn to evaluate the extent to which American movies have expressed or challenged the dominant political themes and social and cultural values of a particular historical era.

HIST 380. Los Angeles: Past, Present, Future (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Multidisciplinary investigation of the Los Angeles urban area—its patterns of population and resources distribution; its historical, economic, social and cultural developments; and policies models designed to cope with its problems—and to develop its potential as an ethnically diverse metropolis on the Pacific Rim. Application of social science methodology. Series of faculty and guest speakers, weekly discussion sessions and field trips. (Cross-listed with POLS 380 and URBS 380.) (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

HIST 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)

Selected topics in history with course content to be determined.

HIST 402. Writing Family History (3)

Application of historical research techniques to the writing of one’s own family history.

HIST 406. The Jews in the Ancient World (3)

Political and social history of the Jewish people, from their nomadic beginnings to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D.

HIST 409. History of the Jews in the Modern Era (3)

A history of the Jewish people from the 17th century to the present. Principal themes include the transformation of the traditional community, the changes in Jews’ political status, the emergence of modern anti-Semitism, and ethnic and gender distinctions within Jewry. (Cross-listed with JS 409.)

HIST 409A-Z. Historical Field-Study (3)

Prerequisites: HIST 301; Completion of lower division survey courses. Historical study conducted off-campus at historical locations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia. This course augments previous classroom work by immersing students in the topic’s environment. Fee required.

HIST 410. The Ancient Greek World (3)

The Mediterranean world from the rise of Greek civilization to the conquest of Greece by Rome.

HIST 411. The Roman World (3)

The rise and decline of the Roman Republic and the Western Roman Empire.

HIST 417. California for Educators (3)

Prerequisite: Available to Liberal Studies, Pre-Credential and ITEP students. Examination of California, focusing on its political, social and economic growth, its settlement, its population patterns, resource exploitation and human-environment interaction. Spatial and temporal variation of these factors is emphasized. (Cross-listed with GEOG 417.)

HIST 420. Medieval Europe (3)

Political and institutional history of Europe in the Middle Ages. (Credit may not be received for both 420 and 320.)

HIST 424. A History of the Medieval Middle East, 600-1258 (3)

Preparatory: HIST 185. This course will trace the development of religion, government, culture and society in the Middle East in the Early Islamic period (600-1258 CE). This course will first focus on Islamic conceptions of religion, law and government. It will then examine the effect that these conceptions had on the Muslim community and on the communities of conquered peoples in the Middle East during this period. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 425. History of the Early Modern Middle East (3)

Recommended Preparatory: HIST 185. This course will trace the history of the Early Modern Middle East from the Mongol destruction of Baghdad in 1258 to the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt in 1798. It will focus on political events, but there also will be substantial discussions of cultural, economic and social history. The aftermath of the Mongol invasions and the rise and development of the Gunpowder Empires, including the Mamluks, Ottomans, il-Khans and Safavids, will be emphasized. Special attention will be paid to the interaction of these empires and the cultures that developed under their control with each other and with non-Middle Eastern states and cultures. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 426. A History of the Modern Middle East 1798-1979 (3)

Preparatory: HIST 185. This course will trace the development of religion, government, culture and society in the Middle East in the modern period (1798-1979 CE). This course is designed to be an investigation of different perspectives on the history of the Middle East from 1789, the date of Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt, until roughly the Iranian Revolution of 1979. The focus of this class will be on individual and collective reactions to the dramatic changes happening during this period. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 427. Israel’s History and Peoples (3)

A history of the modern State of Israel, from the emergence of modern Jewish nationalism to the present time. The conflicts between Jews, Palestinians, and imperial and regional powers will be examined, as well as the relations between the diverse peoples that constitute Israel’s multicultural, multireligious, and multinational society. (Cross-listed with JS 427.)

HIST 428. History of the British Empire (3)

An introduction to British imperialism from its origins in Ireland and North America in the late-sixteenth century through the dissolution of the British Empire in Asia and Africa in the late-twentieth century. At its height, the British Empire encompassed one quarter of the Earth, and was so geographically dispersed that the sun never set on British-controlled territory. This course examines how and why Britain acquired such a vast empire, the nature of its rule, forms of resistance, the reasons for its disintegration, and its continuing legacy in Britain and around the world.

HIST 432. Urban History of the United States (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cities, as systems of human interaction and service exchange, permit close historical analysis of historical processes and human experience. Study of selected cities, 16th century to present, as illustrations of alternative social, economic, cultural and political patterns of cities in stages of formation; growth; response to industrialization, immigration, transportation technology and suburbanization; and decay and renewal.

HIST 433. Public History (3)

Introduction to the theory, history and practice of public history (the presentation and interpretation of history for the general public). Available for graduate credit.

HIST 434. European Colonialism (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Examines the expansion, consolidation, management, disintegration and consequences of the modern European empires, focusing on the ambiguities of identity produced by the encounter between European, American, African and Middle Eastern and cultures. Topics include such cultural constructions as cannibalism, exoticism, orientalism, primitivism, racism and tourism.

HIST 435. African History to the 19th Century (3)

History of the societies of sub-Saharan Africa from the early Iron Age to the 19th century.

HIST 436. African History Since the 19th Century (3)

History of the societies of sub-Saharan Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries.

HIST 441. History of World War II (3)

Study of World War II as a watershed experience in modern history, with coverage of the European and Pacific theatres of war, diplomatic strategies, and the impact of the war on the domestic scene.

HIST 444. Renaissance and Reformation (3)

Europe from the Italian Renaissance through the religious schisms of the 16th century.

HIST 446. 19th Century Europe (3)

Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the opening years of the 20th century.

HIST 447. 20th Century Europe (3)

Europe from the onset of World War I to the present day.

HIST 449. Russia to 1917 (3)

Russian History covering the beginnings during the Kievan period and Muscovy to the establishment of the Romanov dynasty, Imperial Russia and the October Revolution in 1917. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 450. Russia Since 1917 (3)

Starting with the collapse of Imperial Russia and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, the course examines the Soviet period in Russian history, including industrialization, Stalinism, the Great Patriotic War, the USSR as a superpower and the demise of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 453. Modern Britain (3)

Chronological and thematic survey of social, political, cultural, economic and intellectual developments in Britain from 1688 to the present. From world power status to national decline, this course covers such topics as industrialization, political reform, sex and gender roles, the impact of war, and the tensions of a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society.

HIST 457. Modern Germany (3)

German social and political development since the time of the French Revolution.

HIST 461. Latin America: The Colonial Period (3)

Formation of the Spanish and Portuguese empires in Latin America, tracing the development of society, government and culture.

HIST 462. 19th Century Latin America (3)

Examination of the struggle for independence and the social, political and economic development of Latin American nations from 1810 to 1914.

HIST 463. 20th Century Latin America (3)

Study of Latin American history since 1914, with emphasis on the impact of modernization upon the traditional order, efforts toward inter-American understanding, and greater interaction with the contemporary world.

HIST 465. The Caribbean Area Since 1492 (3)

Changing role of the Caribbean area in the affairs of Europe, Anglo-America and Latin America, and the development of the region as a unique political, social and economic community.

HIST 466. Mexico (3)

Internal development of Mexico and how it has affected hemispheric and world affairs. Special attention is devoted to Mexico’s interaction with the U.S.

HIST 468. Social and Intellectual History of Latin America (3)

Study of the principal elements and trends in Latin American Civilization, with emphasis on society, the humanities and philosophy.

HIST 469W. The Atlantic World (3)

This course will expose students to the integration of the peoples and regions around the Atlantic Ocean beginning with Christopher Columbus’ voyage of 1492 and ending with the global race for colonies in the mid-19th century. Readings and discussions will focus on the historical process responsible for connecting the four continents surrounding the Atlantic Ocean (Europe, Africa, North and South America) through the flow of diverse peoples, goods and ideas. Readings will encompass the three major types of Atlantic history–transnational, international and national. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 470. The United States: The Colonial Period (3)

Origins and development of the 13 American colonies, from the beginning of settlement to the end of the French and Indian War.

HIST 471. American Revolution and Constitution, 1763-1800 (3)

Development of an American nation, from the start of revolutionary activity to the end of Federalist control.

HIST 472. The United States: The Era of Expansion, 1800-1848 (3)

Growth of the nation from the election of Jefferson through the age of Jackson to the completion of continental expansion at the end of the Mexican War.

HIST 473A. The United States: Civil War and Reconstruction (3)

Social, economic and political origins of sectionalism; the Civil War and its legacy to later generations.

HIST 473B. The United States: 1877-1920 (3)

Interpretive survey of the political, cultural, diplomatic and social history of the U.S. during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era through World War I.

HIST 474A. The United States: 1920-1960 (3)

Interpretive survey of the political, cultural, diplomatic and social history of the U.S. from the end of World War I through the election of John F. Kennedy.

HIST 474B. The United States: 1960-Present (3)

Interpretive survey of the political, cultural, diplomatic and social history of the recent and contemporary U.S. from the election of John F. Kennedy to the present.

HIST 475. Women in Modern United States History: 1920-Present (3)

Study of the roles, status and contributions of women in the U.S. from 1920 to the present.

HIST 476. Youth Culture in the 20th Century United States (3)

Examines the phenomenon of “youth culture” as it evolved in the United States during the 20th century. In surveying the experiences of young people from a variety of racial, economic, regional and ethnic backgrounds, it will explore how America’s youth have helped shape both the nation’s political and popular cultures. The course also will focus on how adults have sought to keep various social forces from “corrupting” their children and how young people have responded to their elders’ efforts.

HIST 479L. History of American Working People (3)

A broad overview of U.S. history from the perspective of working people. The course will examine the development of working class cultures and communities; the rise and fall of craft and industrial unions; working people’s contributions to and portrayal in U.S. popular culture; the effects of the industrial revolution and, later, de-industrialization on working men and women; working-class racism, patriotism and religious beliefs; the relationship between labor and the state; and the experiences of working-class immigrants. May be taken for graduate credit.

HIST 482. Constitutional History of the United States to 1877 (3)

The Federal Constitution considered from the point of view of its origins and evolution to 1877.

HIST 483. Constitutional History of the United States Since 1877 (3)

The Federal Constitution and the changing nature of the Union from 1877 to the present time.

HIST 485. Diplomatic History of the United States Since 1914 (3)

Analysis of the U.S. foreign policies since 1914, with emphasis on the origins, nature and results of America’s involvement in the World Wars, the Cold War and global international affairs since the 1950s.

HIST 485B. The United States and Latin America Since 1898 (3)

Historical analysis of the U.S. involvement with Latin America since 1989, with emphasis on the origins, nature and results of the U.S. interacting with Latin American nations in the Caribbean and South America.

HIST 486A. History of Los Angeles (3)

Evolution of the metropolis of Los Angeles from pre-Spanish days to the present.

HIST 488. California (3)

Political, economic, social and intellectual growth of California from Spanish times to the present, with emphasis on current characteristics and problems.

HIST 489. A History of the African-American People in the United States (3)

Examination of basic themes and issues in the history of the African-American people in the U.S. and the relevance of those themes and issues to the patterns of today.

HIST 490. Traditional China (3)

Study of political, economic and social history of China from antiquity to the fall of the Ming Dynasty in 1644.

HIST 491A. Modern China (3)

Survey of political, economic and social history of China from the fall of the Ming Dynasty in 1644 to the Republican Revolution of 1911, with special emphasis on early Manchu success, China’s response to the impact of the West and the Manchu decline.

HIST 491B. The Rise of Communist China (3)

Historical analysis of the Chinese Communist movement from its inception to the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with special emphasis on Mao Tse-tung’s early revolutionary thought and strategy.

HIST 493. Modern Japan (3)

Analysis of domestic and international political developments and cultural evolution from the last days of feudalism through the modern century of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.

HIST 494SOC. Internship Program (3)

Pre-professional practicum in a history-based field, open to History major and minors with 3.0 GPA.

HIST 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)

Selected topics in history with course content to be determined.

HIST 497A-Z. Proseminar (3)

General principles of historical research, with application to specific areas of history and historiography. Grade of “C” or better is required to receive credit for this course.

HIST 498. Tutorial in History (1-3)

Reading and discussion in a specific field or on a specific topic in a small group. May be repeated: 6 units maximum. Grade of “C” or better is required to receive credit for this course.

HIST 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Independent Study

HIST 505. Archival Theory and Methods (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Introductory course on the essentials of archival administration. Topics include archival theory, the history of archives in the U.S., the development of collecting policies, techniques for preserving historical materials and arrangement and description of collections.

HIST 506. The Archival Profession (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Topics include management of archival programs, automated archival systems, budgeting, space facilities planning, career opportunities, grant writing, and historic preservation and fundraising.

HIST 508. Practicum in Archival Administration (3)

Prerequisites: HIST 505; Graduate standing or instructor consent. Application of the theory of archival administration, including collection, preservation, arrangement and exhibition of historic materials. Students may complete the practicum at one of several sites, including the Urban and Old China Hands Archives at Oviatt Library, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the Natchez Mississippi Courthouse Record Project.

HIST 510. Colloquium in Greek and Hellenistic History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Covers historiographical writings on important developments in Greek and Hellenistic history from the Bronze Age through the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars and the trial of Socrates, and concludes with a discussion of Hellenistic Greece and the influence of Greek culture in the broader Mediterranean world.

HIST 511. Colloquium in Roman History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed historiographical readings and discussion focusing on Roman history from the Republic through the fall of the Empire.

HIST 531. Colloquium in Modern World History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Designed for students who will one day teach world history, as well as those who are interested in trans-national, trans-regional integrative history. Provides a practical and theoretical approach to world history since 1500 by exploring the vibrant and volatile debate over “The Rise of The West.” Topics include industrialization, imperialism, global trade, environmental change, military technology, migration and slavery, and the role of culture in economic development.

HIST 541. Colloquium in Modern European History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Survey of major historiographical debates in modern European history, including the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the rise of bourgeois society, nationalism, imperialism and the First and Second World Wars.

HIST 545. Colloquium in the History of the Middle East (3)

Prerequisite: HIST 185. Recommended Preparatory: HIST 424 and 426. This course is an examination of major themes in Middle Eastern history from the Arab/Islamic conquest to the present. Possible topics include examinations of cultural, economic, intellectual, religious and social history. The course will underscore historiography and the effect of modern political debates on the history of the region. Readings will include major scholarly works and primary sources in translation.

HIST 546. The Holocaust and Genocide for Educators (3)

An overview of the Holocaust and the concept of genocide, with a focus on the analysis and evaluation of varied resources for educators, including film, photographs, literature, art, music, documents and other primary source materials. (Cross-listed with JS 546.)

HIST 562. Colloquium in Latin American Social and Economic History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Focuses on the relationship between economic change and social structures in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. By the end of the semester, students will have achieved an understanding of the social and economic events that combined to produce the societies and nations that constitute Latin America today. Emphasis on critical reading, in-depth class discussions and the ability to present written analyses of the covered material. Major themes may include pre-Colombian civilizations, slavery, Latin America and the world economy, growth and development, inequality, import substitution industrialization, neo-liberalism and globalization.

HIST 563. Colloquium in Latin American Political, Institutional and Military History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Examines the historical evolution of the political and institutional structure in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. By the end of the semester, students have achieved an understanding of the political development of the Latin American states within a broad social and economic context. Emphasis on critical reading, in-depth class discussions and the ability to present written analyses of the covered material. Major themes may include colonial institutions, caudillismo, oligarchic regimes, U.S. interventions, revolution and reform, populism, armed forces in politics, dictatorships and return to democracy, and political neo-liberalism.

HIST 570. The American Revolution (3)

This course will help students come to terms with the late 18th century imperial crisis that brought about the rise of the independent U.S. Readings and discussions will focus on the origins, progress and results of the American Revolution. Available for graduate credit.

HIST 572. Colloquium in 19th Century U.S. History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Examination of the major social, economic, political and cultural themes in the U.S. during the 19th century. Topics include the industrial, market and transportation revolutions; slavery; the Civil War and its aftermath; the rise of the (urban) middle class; the frontier and territorial expansion; and the cultural life of Victorian America.

HIST 574. Colloquium in Recent U.S. History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed historiographical readings surveying major political, social, cultural and economic trends in the U.S. from 1832 to the present. Topics include the Great Depression, World War II, anti-communism, the origins of the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement, student unrest, Vietnam, and the Reagan years.

HIST 577. Colloquium in U.S. Social and Intellectual History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed readings focusing on selected topics in the social and intellectual history of the U.S.

HIST 579. Colloquium in U.S. Cultural History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. By examination of various aspects of 19th and 20th century U.S. cultural history, this course considers the ways in which different individuals and groups have exercised cultural influence in American life. Areas of focus include the role of race, gender, region, religion and class in shaping cultural production, and an exploration of the issue of cultural power (i.e., who defines “acceptable” and “authentic” culture?).

HIST 585. Colloquium in U.S. Southern History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Readings in history of the American South from the colonial era through modern times, with special emphasis on issues of regional identity, class and race relations, slavery, popular culture, regional politics and the continuity of southern culture.

HIST 586. Colloquium in U.S. Women and Gender History (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed readings on selected topics in the history of women and gender in American society from colonial times to the present.

HIST 594. History Internship Program (3)

Places M.A. students in pre-professional internship positions in public, nonprofit, advocacy, and commercial institutions where they earn credit in a directed program of applied field study. Interested students should contact the History Department’s internship coordinator in advance of the semester in which the internship will be undertaken. Available to students enrolled in the History M.A. program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

HIST 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)

No course description.

HIST 596A-Z. Selected Topics (3)

No course description.

HIST 601. Theory and Historiography (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Sophisticated, graduate-level introduction to history as a discipline. Surveys the development of history as a discipline, examines the various genres of historical writing, explores issues and problems of historical interpretation, and considers the how historians use theoretical models from other disciplines to shape their work. Readings include seminal works by major historians.

HIST 610. Research Seminar in Ancient Greek History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Focus on ancient Greek history from Solon to Demosthenes. Topics include Athenian democracy, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, Sparta, social and intellectual history, Greek historians and modern historiography.

HIST 612. Research Seminar in the Roman Empire (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Seminar on the Roman Empire from the Julio-Claudians to the fall of the empire in the West. Topics include social, political and intellectual history, the rise of Christianity, the transformation of the empire, theories about the fall of Rome and studies of individual historians of the period.

HIST 630. Research Seminar in World History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. In addition to discussing the methodological issues involved in studying and researching world history, each student writes an original, primary source-based research paper on a topic in world history that is trans-national, regional or comparative in focus.

HIST 641. Research Seminar in Modern European History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in European history since the French Revolution.

HIST 642. Research Seminar in Modern European Cultural and Intellectual History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar dealing with cultural and intellectual trends in Europe since the Enlightenment, set in broad historical context. After some common readings by the entire class, each student makes a presentation on a chosen topic and writes a research paper that can be in the history of ideas, literature, the arts, or ideology in socio-political or cultural context (e.g., “The Roots of the Nazi Mind,” “Hegel and the French Revolution,” Wagner and the Anti-Semitic Imagination,” “Nietzsche and Postmodernism,” “The Spanish Civil War as a Lab of Applied Ideology,” “The Fall of the Berlin Wall: The End of History?,” “The End of Humanism in an Age of Genetic Engineering and the Internet”).

HIST 660. Research Seminar in Latin American History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on topics in the history of Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Students will conduct an in-depth examination employing original (primary) sources on a specific problem or issue in the history of Latin America.

HIST 671. Research Seminar in Colonial American History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in American history prior to the American Revolution.

HIST 673. Research Seminar in the Civil War and Reconstruction (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in the history of the Civil War and its immediate aftermath.

HIST 674. Research Seminar in Recent U.S. History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on the U.S. in the 1980s. Students focus on a specific topic within this period or closely related to it that is suitable for primary-source research that can be done at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, the Oviatt Library or other local archives. The main requirement is the preparation of a seminar paper of approximately 25 pages in length.

HIST 675. Research Seminar in Southern History (3)

Prerequisite: Classified Standing. Students conduct an in-depth examination employing original (primary) sources relating to a problem or issue of Southern culture, economic, intellectual, or political history from the colonial era to modern times.

HIST 681. Research Seminar in the U.S. West (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Students conduct an in-depth examination employing original (primary) sources relating to a problem or issue in the history of the U.S. West.

HIST 692A-Z. Selected Topics in Research (3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Graduate Research Seminar in Selected Topics. Students read selected scholarship on the topic indicated and write an original research paper using primary and secondary sources. Successful papers may be developed and revised in HIST 698D: Graduate Culminating Project.

HIST 693. Directed Research (3-3)

No course description.

HIST 694. Practicum for Teaching Assistants (3-3)

Prerequisite: Classified standing. Working under the close supervision of departmental faculty and assigned to a specific undergraduate History course, students gain experience in creating assignments, grading papers and exams, leading discussion and review sessions, and giving lectures. Students have the opportunity to discuss issues and problems in teaching. May be repeated once for credit.

HIST 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)

No course description.

HIST 697. Comprehensive Examinations (3)

This course consists of two written examinations taken during or following the semester in which students complete all their other requirements for the degree, including 30 units of coursework. Students may register for this course only once.

HIST 698. Thesis (3)

Students may enroll after they have completed 30 units of coursework and had their formal program approved. Students work on their thesis and take the written Proficiency Exam in their second area of study. Students have a 2-year limit in which to finish their thesis from the time they enroll in this course.

HIST 698D. Graduate Culminating Project (3)

Prerequisites: HIST 601 and two Graduate Level History Research Seminars. This culminating graduate course requires students to demonstrate their mastery of the historian’s craft. Students will revise an existing research paper that they produced in one of their graduate research seminar classes and transform it into a piece that could be submitted as a conference paper, a scholarly writing sample, and/or an article for publication. Students will prepare a cogent twenty-minute oral presentation of their work. This course is to be taken in the student’s final semester

HIST 699A-C. Independent Study (3)

Independent Study

MPA 610. Seminar in Public Administration and Its Environment (3)

Introduces graduate students to the major areas within public administration and encourages them to relate this knowledge to their own experience and career. Considers the political, social and economic environment of public administration.

MPA 612A. Intergovernmental Relations (3)

Provides an in-depth examination and analysis of the dynamics of the legislative, political and intergovernmental processes. Analyzes the relationships of different levels and branches of government. Lobbying and change agents, decision-making procedures and media impacts are evaluated. Involvement in creating change and impacting decisions through the use of intergovernmental techniques is explored. Explores the roles of the bureaucrat, administrator and legislator at local, state and federal levels.

MPA 620. Research Methods for Public Administration (3)

Discusses theory and limits of scientific inquiry, including quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis, and research design and implementation. Encourages critical analysis of the research underlying policy recommendations. Introduces students to a wide variety of social science research techniques and assists them in developing their own research projects.

MPA 622A. Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation (3)

Public administration is fundamentally a discipline interested in identifying public problems and implementing successful solutions. This course focuses exclusively on strategies for successful implementation of policy solutions in a competitive policy environment and on mechanisms for evaluating program success.

MPA 623A. Seminar in Effective Public Sector Management (3)

This course is designed to introduce students to the effective functioning and management of organizations in the public sector. The course will focus on key management issues in public sector organizations and how to more effectively function in leadership roles in those organizations. Seminar participants are encouraged to relate work-life issues to theoretical perspectives and to bring in examples from their professional experiences to seminar discussions.

MPA 623B. Approaches and Methods in Program Evaluation (3)

Prerequisite: MPA 620. This course is designed to introduce students to the art and science of program evaluation, in both qualitative and quantitative ways. The course will review the dominant approaches to program evaluation and align these approaches to the social science research methods students study in MPA 620.

MPA 623D. Human Resources and the Basics of Competencies Measurement in Government (3)

This course will strategically look at the area of human resources and its link to firm performance through the balanced scorecard method. Specifically, students will learn how to develop the balanced scorecard and use it in the analysis of human resource decisions. Students will learn how to analyze the various human resource functional areas and measure the overall worth of these areas.

MPA 630. Organization Theory and Human Behavior (3)

Traces the historical development of organization theory. Examines contemporary approaches to the study of organization. Discusses the various concepts, issues and approaches to the study of organizational behavior. Considers such concepts and processes as decision making, power, conflict, communication, leadership, motivation, group effectiveness, organizational change and personal and organizational autonomy.

MPA 632A. Organizational Leadership (3)

Explores the theories and styles of leadership. Students become familiar with and work toward the incorporation of the traits and habits of effective leaders. Reviews the necessary qualities required of and challenges and ethical dilemmas facing leaders in the public sector today.

MPA 632B. Strategic Management (3)

Examines how managers guide their organization in establishing goals, setting priorities, coordinating disparate activities and how they adjust to a changing environment. Class produces actual strategic plans.

MPA 632C. Communication in Public Organizations (3)

Highlights the function of communication as the life blood of public and nonprofit organizations, examining the nature of such communication issues as organizational culture, communication networks and message distortion, communication climate, communication and conflict, new communication technologies and communication during crisis situations as these impact public and nonprofit organizations.

MPA 632D. Overview of Nonprofit Organizational Management (3)

Designed to meet the needs of the professional administrator who works within the growing not-for-profit sector and also of the governmental employee who may work in cooperation with nonprofit sector. Governance through boards of directors, impacts of public policy, planning and policy formulation, funding and social marketing, effective partnership with business and government agencies, and challenges of motivation and leadership are examined.

MPA 632E. Strategic Planning, Needs Assessment and Program Design (3)

Examines the critical interconnection among strategic goals and objectives, including community needs assessment, program design and evaluation to the organization’s mission. Students will gain knowledge of the strategic-planning process through an experiential approach that creates the mission, identifies long-range goals and develops objectives and action plans. Provides students exposure to the full cycle of organizational activities to examine organizational effectiveness by exploring approaches to community needs assessment and building a program and evaluation process based on the needs assessment.

MPA 632F. Issues and Problems in Human Resources, Board and Volunteer Management in Non-Profits (3)

This course is an introduction to the aggregate of human resource management process in complex organizations. The course will focus on current policy issues and problems that challenge today’s human resource specialists, supervisors and managers. Further, beyond the internal focus, the course also will examine the external human resources brought to non-profit organizations by governing boards and volunteers. Students will study important policy issues for their political, legal, social, ethical and organizational ramifications.

MPA 632G. Non-Profit Finance and Financial Management (3)

This course will expose the student to non-profit financial management concepts and practices, including the framework for budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls and reporting. Students will engage in exercises and learn to use tools for financial management. The course will introduce and cement the partnership between non-profit programming and effective financial management, and identify the intersections among governance, programmatic vision and financial practices.

MPA 632H. Funding and Resource Development for Non-Profit Organizations (3)

This course examines how fund-raising works and fits into non-profit management as a whole. Students will learn what must be in place before a non-profit organization raises money; how to plan and implement various approaches to raising funds, including grant writing, events and major gifts; and how to develop, manage and evaluate an annual fund-raising plan.

MPA 632I. Program Implementation and Management for Non-Profit Services (3)

Examines the policies, strategies and the decision-making process to support successful program implementation from a manager’s perspective. Non-profit policy formulation places emphasis on training managers to develop and analyze problems, both in terms of choosing goals and organizing resources to achieve them. Students will be given the opportunity to formulate strategic implementation considerations using environmental analysis, resource assessment, goal determination, program planning and evaluation and performance overview. This course will concentrate on the process of implementing programs and the role of advocacy in achieving programmatic and overall mission attainment.

MPA 640. Public Policy Analysis (3)

Focuses on the methods and models of policy analysis used by public administrators. Emphasis on developing a perspective for putting social problems in the context of market and government failures. The basics of cost-benefit analysis and its application also are examined.

MPA 642A. Ethics and Professionalism (3)

Examines ethical issues and cases relevant to public administration. Focuses on professional relationships and responsibilities. Analyzes wider questions of public power, violence, deception and justice for their important relevance to public administration. Prepares students to analyze and confront ethical challenges in their professional life.

MPA 642B. Public Sector Labor Relations (3)

Accelerated intensive study of labor-relations concepts and role-playing participation in labor/management negotiation and formal arbitration.

MPA 642D. Community and Economic Development (3)

The questions of community and economic development are interrelated and more important than ever. How can practitioners facilitate community growth and change? What approaches are fruitful in promoting economic development, and what effect might this have on community development? Cultivation of such community development skills as intercultural communication, group facilitation and collaborative planning. Explores economic development tools, such as assessment, strategies to induce investment and ways to assess the social costs and benefits of economic development.

MPA 643. Human Resources Management (3)

Focuses on the development of public service concepts, including personnel methods, testing and recruitment; interaction with other management functions and with the executive and legislative processes; human resources allocation; employee motivation and evaluation; manpower planning and forecasting; employee relations; affirmative action programs; and career planning and development.

MPA 644. Public Budgeting and Financial Administration (3)

Discusses budgeting processes and administrative control, including various techniques of budgeting; line item, performance, program and zero base; fiscal policy in implementing public policy; public revenues; sources and effect of principle taxes; intergovernmental aspects of revenue problems; and revenue sharing.

MPA 650. Public Policy Process (3)

Examines the formation of the public policies that government agencies must carry out. Traces the process of problem identification, agenda setting, policy proposal and adoption. Includes both legislative and regulatory policies. Explores the role of public managers as active participants in the policy-making process.

MPA 697S. Comprehensive Examination (3)

Students selecting this option prepare for examination in General Public Administration and in two Specialized Subfields.

MPA 698S. Graduate Project (3)

This culminating course requires students to demonstrate their mastery of their specialization in Public Administration. Students will produce a manuscript that displays originality and independent thinking and could be submitted as a professional conference paper, journal article, or academic writing sample. This course is to be taken only in the student’s final semester. (Credit/No Credit only)

MPP 610. Theoretical Approaches to Policy Making (3)

The participants in this class identify and examine various theoretical models and best policy practices of policy making. The idea of effective policy making within a turbulent and complex political and policy environment requires certain competencies (skills) that are common among policy makers across different policy areas. Drawing lessons from theoretical models, participants learn how to develop policies through cooperation among international, national, regional and local authorities. Students from different regions will examine which of these approaches can be carried out considering their contextual background.

MPP 615. Applied Policy Research and Quantitative Analysis (3)

Public policy is a profession dedicated to mitigating public problems through the work of public agencies and private nonprofit organizations. Understanding of public needs and measuring program success are necessary components of a public manager’s skill set. This seminar introduces students to the methods and complexities of social science research as applied to public policy. Emphasis is placed on the procedures for conceptualizing research projects, designing the research approach, and implementing data acquisition and analysis. Specific data collection methodologies reviewed will include experimental, survey, observation, content analysis, case study, and evaluation. In addition, both qualitative and statistical methods of analysis will be reviewed.

MPP 620. Policy Analysis (3)

Public policy is the intersection of social, cultural, political, and economic demands. This course examines methods for analyzing policy issues and problems, beginning with problem identification, formation of alternative policy responses, and methods of selecting the most appropriate policy response, including quantitative and qualitative assessments.

MPP 630. Leadership, Ethics and Practical Policy Management (3)

The purpose of this course is to equip students with the theoretical, conceptual, and practical skills necessary to responsibly lead and manage public sector organizations in the 21st century urban setting. Each mentioned element will be a topic of focus during the course. Students will study theories of bureaucracy and large-scale organization, theories of ethics and administrative responsibility, and theories of leadership. The ways in which practical policy management in the 21st century urban environment poses significant challenges as well as opportunities for leaders will be examined.

MPP 640. Public and Nonprofit Budgeting (3)

An overview of financial management issues, principles and tools, this course involves discussion, theoretical understanding, and practical applications of basic financial management. A sound understanding of these issues is important for analyzing the current and future financial health of an organization or agency, leading to more informed managerial decision-making. For all managers of public or nonprofit organizations, comprehension and expertise in the basic concepts of funding streams, budgeting and financial statement analysis is essential to building and maintaining a strong organization.

MPP 645. Micro and Macro Economics for Public Policy (3)

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and tools of economics and demonstrates how these concepts are used in analyzing public policy problems and designing appropriate responses using a variety of case studies and real-world applications. Emphasis is placed on understanding how consumers and business decision makers respond to taxes and regulatory policies. Students will be taught to consider the costs and benefits of public projects. Participants will study economic growth as well as the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on business cycles and inflation.

MPP 650. Introduction to Comparative Public Policy (3)

This course examines why countries formulate and implement different public policies for problems that are seemingly alike. It applies a systematic, critical approach to understanding the effect ideological orientations, political institutions, and governmental processes have on the public policies of modern states. It questions why some nations have been more successful than others in addressing the challenges presented by public policies. Comparative approaches to public and nonprofit management are also examined.

MPP 655. Policy Making for Sustainable Urban Communities (3)

This course examines the idea of sustainability as a form of progress that combines economic development, social advancement, environmental protection and is widely recognized by the public, private and civic sectors as one of the key challenges for the 21st century. The course will offer an introduction to models for sustainable development, as well as practical methods and tools for development and implementation of sustainable solutions, particularly in expansive urban areas, both within the U.S. and internationally. Specific features such as health, welfare, housing, transportation, and education critical to the advancement of sustainable development will be examined.

MPP 660. Urban Morphology (3)

This course examines contemporary urban design with a focus on the form of city and current trends. Participants will develop a critical understanding of the wider social, economic, and environmental impacts of the shape, structure, and design of contemporary urban projects and developments. Students will develop a better understanding of various factors effecting urban projects and an appreciation for systemic thinking to solve current urban policy problems.

MPP 665. Contested Issues in Public Management (3)

This course examines management of public sector organizations and challenges that executive leadership encounters in managing government operations. The main focus of this course is upon identifying practical approaches and scientifically-oriented analysis of best practices for performing organizational functions within government. The course further introduces students to management theories and performance management concepts.

MPP 670. Strategic Management and Systems Analysis (3)

In an environment filled with limited resources and competing priorities, organizations must continuously re-examine their mission and the needs of stakeholders. When done well, this process is open to the input and influence of all stakeholders, resulting in myriad possible outcomes. Students will learn how to identify organizational resources in a complex and dynamic political environment while exploring the concepts and models of strategic management currently used in the public and private sector. Each student will formulate strategic management decisions using environmental analysis, resource assessment, goal determination, and strategic planning in collaborative settings. This course will concentrate on the process of strategic management and leadership mission attainment in the public arena and the nexus of internal and external advocacy.

MPP 690. Culminating Experience (3)

The Culminating Experience instructs and guides students to integrate and synthesize material learned in the classroom and in their life experience as public and urban managers to solve complex urban issues. Students must complete a field project that addresses a real world policy issue and proposes ways of solving it. Materials are presented to the faculty and students for criticism, analysis, and potential improvement. The Culminating Experience is in a comprehensive examination format.

POLS 155. American Political Institutions (3)

Examination of the development and dynamics of American political institutions and political processes including a special emphasis on the role of minority groups. (Meets Title 5 United States Constitution requirement and the California State and Local Government requirement.)

POLS 156. Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)

Introduction to the comparative study of government and politics. Its purpose is to familiarize students with the basic themes, concepts and theoretical approaches that are used by political scientists to explain governmental institutions and political processes in different regions of the world. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

POLS 197. Racial and Ethnic Politics (3)

Examination of the problems and politics of racial and national subgroups in America. Focuses on problems of ethnic identity, inequality and discrimination, and the impact of minority group politics on public policy. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

POLS 225. Elements of International Relations (3)

Analysis of the basic historical, geographical, economic, ideological and strategic factors that underlie and condition conflict and cooperation among actors in the contemporary international system. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

POLS 310. Problems of Political Economy (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the interaction of politics and economics in selected problem areas involving global, national and urban political-economic systems. The political role of global corporations and the political dimensions of trade, taxation and budgeting are considered. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

POLS 321. Comparative Political Ideologies (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines, compares and contrasts a range of political ideologies and their interpretation and application in contemporary societies. Attention is paid to defining the role and function of ideologies in specific contemporary states. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

POLS 332. Politics of Latin America (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory study of the politics of Latin America. Topics treated include dependency theory, revolution, the national security state, women in politics, theologies of liberation and redemocratization. Selected nations are used as case studies. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

POLS 347. The Judicial Process (3)

Examination of the dynamics of the national and state judicial systems, with emphasis on the workings of the Supreme Court within American separation of powers; internal procedures of decision making; external influences on the courts; the politics of selecting judges; and relations with other political institutions.

POLS 350. Great Questions in Politics (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis of perennial political questions about power, authority, justice, equality and freedom. Materials include political and literary writings, films, case studies and legal cases. Aims throughout to relate these questions to contemporary political situations. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

POLS 355. American National, State and Local Governments (3)

Prerequisite: Not open to students who have taken POLS 155; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Detailed study of the structures and functions of the national government, and California state and local governments. Special attention given to the legislative and executive branches in the policy-making and administrative processes, as well as the constitutional bases for these processes. (Meets Title 5 United States Constitution requirement and the California state and local governments requirement.)

POLS 360. Public Administration (3)

Analysis of the executive function in governmental processes together with a survey of the principles of administrative organization, personnel management, financial administration and public relations. Problems and trends in government service as a career are discussed.

POLS 361. Introduction to Public Policy (3)

Introduction to public policy approaches, contexts, processes and outcomes.

POLS 372. Principles and Methods of Political Science (3)

Study of the history, nature and current development of research in politics.

POLS 380. Los Angeles: Past, Present, Future (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Multidisciplinary investigation of the Los Angeles urban area–its patterns of population and resources distribution; its historical, economic, social and cultural developments; and policies models designed to cope with its problems and to develop its potential as an ethnically diverse metropolis on the Pacific Rim. Application of social science methodology. Series of faculty and guest speakers, weekly discussion sessions and field trips. (Cross-listed with HIST and URBS 380.) (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

POLS 403. State and Local Government (3)

Study of the political, administrative, and judicial systems of states, counties, cities, and special districts. Intergovernmental relations, functions, trends and current problems. (Satisfies the Title 5 California state and local government requirement.)

POLS 404. Urban Politics (3)

Study of the structures and processes that determine public priorities and programs in urban areas.

POLS 405. The Process of Public Policy Formation (3)

Preparatory: At least one upper division course in public administration or American government. Seminar examining several major areas of American public policy and explaining its formation and content by use of several analytic models. Policy areas studied may include civil rights, criminal justice, welfare, health, education, defense and taxation.

POLS 406. Fundamentals of Policy Analysis (3)

Prerequisite: POLS 372. Systematic and critical approach to designing public policies. Integrates theory and social science techniques so students may apply the methods, models and tools of policy analysis to particular cases and problems that confront policy makers.

POLS 407. Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation (3)

Prerequisite: POLS 372. Overview of policy implementation and program evaluation by looking at the strategies, techniques and tools used most frequently by policy makers and evaluators. Students are introduced to the major theories and applications so as to be able to use the techniques of evaluation to assess projects and programs in terms of impact, process and cost.

POLS 410. Advanced Comparative Politics (3)

Recommended Preparatory: POLS 156. An advanced study of comparative politics. This course focuses on major theoretical frameworks, concepts and approaches in the field. Key concepts covered include the state, democratization, modernization, political culture, social movements and underdevelopment. The course is designed to help students investigate world phenomena systematically and theoretically. Available for graduate credit.

POLS 411. Greek, Roman, and Medieval Political Theory (3)

Analysis of the major political theories and ideologies from the sophists, Plato and Aristotle through the epicureans, cynics, stoics, Cicero, St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.

POLS 412. Modern Western Political Theory (3)

Analysis of the major political theories and ideologies from Machiavelli and the Renaissance through Hobbes, Locke, the Enlightenment, Rousseau, Burke and Marx. Regular written assignments required.

POLS 413. American Political Thought (3)

American political ideologies from the colonial period through the Revolution and the period of the Constitution to the end of the 19th century.

POLS 414. Western Political Theory in the 20th Century (3)

Study of major contemporary theories in Western Europe and the U.S. Included are such theorists as Sarte, Camus, Easton, Lasswell, Dewey, McLuhan, Marcuse and Fanon, among other existentialists, behavioralists, Marxists and structuralists.

POLS 420A-H. International Relations of Selected Areas (3)

Intensive study of the international relations and impact on the world of nations or areas of special interest that are not included in other courses.

Course	Title
POLS 420A	Latin America
POLS 420B	Western Europe
POLS 420C	Eastern Europe
POLS 420D	Middle East
POLS 420E	Africa
POLS 420F	South Asia
POLS 420G	Southeast Asia
POLS 420H	Northeast Asia

POLS 421. The Politics of Development (3)

Examination and critical analysis of the problems, both internal and international, of countries that are undergoing political and economic modernization. Specific issue areas covered include human rights, the global economy, women in the global workplace, poverty and world hunger, environmental degradation and militarism. Selected countries are studied to determine historical trends in specific issue areas. Extensive examination of the paths and obstacles to world peace.

POLS 422. International Politics (3)

Advanced study of international politics from the standpoint of theories of international politics, individual, group and state behavior; the relation between continuity, conflict and change in the international order; and an extensive examination of the paths and obstacles to world peace.

POLS 423. Security Studies (3)

An analysis of security issues as they affect the nation-state. The course explores the actors, institutions and decision-making processes involved in the historical and contemporary development of defense policy. Various theoretical models will be utilized to assess issues of bargaining, mediation, war prevention and grand strategy doctrines. Available for graduate credit.

POLS 426. International Law (3)

Case studies of legal precedents affecting the regulation of the international community, together with an evaluation of the efficacy of international judicial sanctions.

POLS 427A/L. Model United Nations and Lab (1/2)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Corequisite: POLS 427AL. Begins with a general analysis of the role of the U.N. in world politics and comparative foreign policy. Particular emphasis is then placed on the foreign policy of the country to be represented and the internal and external factors on which that policy is based. Seminar format with group presentations and simulations. Course may be repeated for up to 12 units but only 6 units may count in the major.

POLS 428. International Organization (3)

Analysis of the roles of various types of international organizations in contemporary world politics. Focus is on the United Nations, specialized (functional) agencies, regional organizations and non-governmental organizations such as multinational corporations, foundations and other “transnationals.”

POLS 429. United States Foreign Policy (3)

Analysis of the contemporary declaratory and action policies pursued by the U.S. in the conduct of its foreign relations. Various conceptual models such as ends/means analysis, decision making and economic determinist are tested and evaluated in terms of their descriptive, analytical and predictive utility.

POLS 432A. Politics of Mexico (3)

Prerequisite: POLS 156 or POLS 225 or instructor’s permission. Study of the genesis and development of Mexico’s political system. Examines the different interpretations of the Mexican political system and provides the background of the development of the modern Mexican state. Special emphasis in the challenges of contemporary Mexican politics, including the rising participation of civil society, the evolution of the political institutions and processes and the political impact of globalization and neoliberalism.

POLS 432B. Governments and Politics of South America (3)

General survey of the political structures of the South American states, with particular emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay; institutional and non-institutional means of organizing political power; and contemporary political trends within the region.

POLS 433A. The Politics of Central America (3)

Study of the politics of Central America emphasizing current socioeconomic and political crises and U.S. involvement in those crises.

POLS 434A. Government and Politics of South Asia (3)

Study of contemporary problems, political organization and governmental institutions of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Special attention paid to the development of nationalism and the process of modernization in the region.

POLS 434B. Government and Politics of Southeast Asia (3)

Comparative analysis of political processes, political change and major national problems (i.e., poverty, population, foreign economic penetration) in selected Southeast Asian states—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam.

POLS 435A. Government and Politics of China (3)

Analysis of the Peoples Republic of China, including its ideology, revolutionary origin, party organization, central and local government, role of the military, mass participation, economic modernization, cultural policies and foreign policy. Changes from the Maoist to the post-Mao period will be emphasized. The question of Taiwan will be discussed.

POLS 435B. Government and Politics of Japan (3)

Analysis of continuity and change in political economy, society and culture; state institutions, political power and political issues; political competition; and key national issues, policies and their outcomes.

POLS 436A. Government and Politics of Europe (3)

Comparative analysis of recent and contemporary European politics, focusing on the political, economic and social structures that have shaped European affairs since the end of World War II. Emphasis on the role played by the modern state, the interstate system, nationalism and the world economy in shaping postwar European politics.

POLS 438. Governments and Politics of the Middle East (3)

Study of contemporary social and political movements, governmental institutions and politics of the Arab states, Israel and Iran.

POLS 439A. Government and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa (3)

Study of the national governments, emerging political patterns and problems of new states of West and East Africa. Study includes an overview of traditional societies and the politics of cultural sub-nationalism. Major focus on contemporary nationalism, modernization and ideological developments, and on single-party, military and other political structures. Seminar format with individual presentations.

POLS 440. American Political Parties and Politics (3)

Study of the rise of American political parties, their structure, operation, control and political leadership.

POLS 441. Interest Groups (3)

Study of the tactics and aims of interest groups in their efforts to mold public opinion and to influence legislators, executives, judges and administrators.

POLS 441A. Latina/o Politics (3)

This course examines how Latina/os engage the U.S. political system both at the elite and the mass level. It will also examine how political science understands both intra- and inter-group politics in the context of the evolving power of Latina/os in the United States. Students will explore politicized group identity and formation, political incorporation, political participation, party affiliation, voting behavior, and issues of representation and diversity in democratic institutions. Available for graduate credit.

POLS 443. The Legislative Process (3)

Detailed analysis of the structure, operations and activities of legislative bodies, including Congress, state legislatures and municipal councils.

POLS 444. Elections and Voting Behavior (3)

Study of the electoral process in the U.S., presented in terms of the history of elections, election and campaign techniques, and patterns of voting behavior.

POLS 445. Political Behavior (3)

Introduction to political behavior; the influences of culture, ideology and social structure on political life; group influences on political behavior and major factors in leadership; and psychological bases of participation in normal and extreme politics.

POLS 446. The Presidency (3)

Analysis of the evolution of the Presidency since 1789, with regard to the Presidents role as party leader, chief administrator, chief legislator and national symbol. Analysis of major characteristics of the Presidency, issues concerning the Presidents constitutional powers and limitations, his present responsibilities and the political and administrative tools available.

POLS 447A. Media and Politics (3)

The focus of this course is a reconciliation of common perceptions of media influence on public opinion, elections and policy making with empirical evidence of media effects on these components of the political system. The term “media” will be defined through its organization and workings that includes print, broadcast and Internet sources. Students will learn to become more critical consumers of media information and contemplate the role of the media in a democracy.

POLS 448. Women and Politics in the United States and the World (3)

Examines feminist theories and public policies as they shape the various political possibilities and strategies for women in the U.S. and in other selected countries.

POLS 449. The Politics of Community Action (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Examines the role of community organizing and community action as it translates into social movements and public policy making. Students are required to perform either fieldwork or an internship and to integrate their experiences with literature and research on community organizing, social movements and/or public policy making for their final paper. The course will qualify as an internship to substitute for one of the two proseminars required for the Political Science major.

POLS 449DC. DC Politics, Culture, and History (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to and satisfactory standing in the CSUN in DC Internship Program. Students will learn about the politics, history and culture of Washington, D.C. by living in and experiencing the city through activities, walking tours and attendance at events throughout the city. Among potential activities, students will visit museums, participate in walking tours, attend congressional hearings and attend concerts. Students will share their experience in digital diaries, in seminar discussions and in papers. This course is restricted to students participating in the CSUN in DC Internship Program.

For more information, please visit the CSUN in DC Internship Program website.

POLS 449PR. Professional Development in DC (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to and satisfactory standing in the CSUN in DC Internship Program. This course is meant to expose students to professional development and careers in Washington, D.C. The class will feature a series of speakers including professionals who work on Capitol Hill, in agencies, for nonprofits, and with advocacy organizations. Students will also work with mentors one-on-one to learn about different professional pathways and students will write a series of response papers throughout the course. This course is restricted to students participating in the CSUN in DC Internship Program.

For more information, please visit the CSUN in DC Internship Program website.

POLS 450. Jurisprudence (3)

Critical survey of the modern schools of jurisprudence and their treatment of law and such legal concepts and problems as obligation, responsibility, punishment and the limits and purposes of law. The works of students of jurisprudence or legal philosophy are supplemented with descriptive accounts of the nature and operation of modern legal systems.

POLS 455. Criminal Procedures (3)

Critical examination of the law and practices of the criminal process. Emphasis on the major problems involved in pretrial procedures. These include search and seizure, self-incrimination, bail, plea bargaining and the enforcement of constitutional rights.

POLS 457A. Constitutional Law I (3)

General principles of federal and state constitutional law, the powers of the national government and federal-state relations. Study of the leading decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.

POLS 457B. Constitutional Law II (3)

Limitations on the national government and the scope of constitutional rights and liberties. Study of the leading decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.

POLS 460. Welfare State (3)

Introduction to the development of welfare policy and the evolution of the welfare state in Western industrialized nations by inquiring into the philosophical and political debates surrounding social policy and its implementation.

POLS 461. Environmental Policy (3)

Study and evaluation of the political process governing the making of environmental policy. Specific issues covered include energy policy, land use, air and water pollution, and hazardous and toxic waste disposal.

POLS 462. Ethics in Politics and Administration (3)

Examination of the various kinds of ethical problems faced by elected and non-elected government personnel. Focus is on the scope and limits of individual responsibility in the practice of politics and the management of public organizations.

POLS 463. Public Personnel Administration (3)

Analysis of the decline of the spoils system and rise of civil service, and analysis of practices and problem issues concerning such topics as recruitment, position classification, fringes, morale, in-service training, public-service unions and civil liberties of public employees.

POLS 464. Comparative Public Policy (3)

Examines why different nations formulate and implement different public policies for similar problems. Systematic and critical approach to understanding the effect of ideological orientations, political institutions and governmental processes on the public policies of modern states.

POLS 465. Administrative Behavior (3)

Analysis of classic theories and case studies in administrative behavior; relations of organizational structure and personality types; and survey of approaches to rationality in decision making through study of the factors influencing administrative choices.

POLS 466. The Politics of Public Spending (3)

Critical analysis of how government financial policies are formulated and controlled within a setting of conflicting views and interests. Examines the influence of the system of checks and balances: the effects of cooperation between chief executives, administrators, budget bureaus, legislators, pressure groups and the general public; and the impact of government spending on the private economy.

POLS 467. Urban Administration (3)

Analysis of public executives, including mayors, city managers and chief administrative officers, and their relationships to the structures of urban government and the public priorities and programs of urban areas. Focus includes the executive’s relationships with the formal structures, councils, civil servants, budgets, political parties, interest groups, independent agencies, the media and other levels of governments.

POLS 471A-F. Proseminar (3)

Prerequisites: POLS 372; Intended for seniors only (juniors require instructor consent). Advanced research in a subfield in political science.

Course	Title
POLS 471A	American Government
POLS 471B	Comparative Government
POLS 471C	International Relations
POLS 471D	Political Theory
POLS 471E	Public Administration and Pubic Policy
POLS 471F	Public Law

POLS 480. The Politics of Globalization (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Introduction to some of the major changes that have accompanied the processes of globalization during the last 30 years, including identifying and addressing the positive and negative consequences of these changes. Discussion of different approaches to globalization; its technical and historical roots; and the economic, political, ethical and cultural consequences of globalization. The case of NAFTA and its three members—Canada, the U.S. and Mexico—serves as a case study on which the class focuses to understand how the general trends of globalization take shape in a particular region.

POLS 481. Globalization, Gender and Democratization (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Concerned with three major phenomena of the modern world—globalization, democratization and feminization, as well as their interrelationships and their impacts on gender regimes (or gender relationships) in various parts of the world. Incorporates gender analysis into a critical study of the processes of globalization and democratization. Identifies a number of gender regimes in the world and explores the economic, political and interpersonal practices (including globalization) that contribute to their stability or ability to change in various institutions.

POLS 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing in a social or behavioral sciences major; Appropriate methods course as specified by the department; Instructor consent. Social and behavioral sciences principles are applied to the workplace. At least 10 hours per week of supervised fieldwork required. Students complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internships. See section on Academic Internships. (Cross-listed with AFRS 486SOC, GEOG 486SOC, PSY 486SOC, and SOC 486SOC.)

POLS 490CA. Supervised Individual Project—California Government (1)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Individual, supervised studies in California government. (Satisfies the Title 5 California State and Local Government.)

POLS 494I/A. Political Science Internship (1/2)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Corequisite: POLS 494IA. Approximately 120 hours of supervised fieldwork required. Students complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internships. Students will meet as a seminar group with a faculty member during the semester. (Credit/No Credit only)

POLS 494J/A. Judicial Internship (1/2)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Corequisite POLS 494JA. Students are assigned to a Superior Court judge to observe the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Through observation of trials, settlement conferences, plea bargains and preliminary hearings, students develop a familiarity with the processes of the judicial system and the issues facing the legal system. (Credit/No Credit only)

POLS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Political Science (3)

Selected topics in political science, with course content to be determined.

POLS 499. Independent Study (1-6)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Does not carry credit for the master’s degree.

POLS 522A-G. Seminar in International Relations (3)

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status or instructor consent. Inquiry into major contemporary theories in international relations, including treatment of the problems of theory building and testing.

Course	Title
POLS 522A	Theory and Methodology
POLS 522B	International Law
POLS 522C	International Organizations
POLS 522D	Comparative Foreign Policies
POLS 522E	National Security Policies
POLS 522F	International Relations of Selected Areas
POLS 522G	Selected Topics

POLS 530A-J. Seminar in Comparative Government (3)

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status or instructor consent. Inquiry into major contemporary theories in comparative government relations, including treatment of the problems of theory and the study of selected areas.

Course	Title
POLS 530A	Democratization
POLS 530B	Theory and Methodology
POLS 530C	Development
POLS 530D	Western Europe
POLS 530E	East Central Europe
POLS 530F	Middle East
POLS 530G	East Asia
POLS 530H	Latin America
POLS 530I	Africa
POLS 530J	Selected Areas

POLS 540A-J. Seminar in American Government and Politics (3)

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status or instructor consent. Inquiry into major contemporary theories in American government including treatment of the problems of theory, law, institutions and political behavior.

Course	Title
POLS 540A	Political Thought
POLS 540B	Behavior
POLS 540C	Parties and Interest Groups
POLS 540D	Public Law
POLS 540E	Institutions
POLS 540F	Policy
POLS 540G	State and Local Government
POLS 540H	Municipal Government
POLS 540I	Media
POLS 540J	Selected Topics

POLS 570. Seminar in Political Theory (3)

Prerequisites: Open to graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences; Instructor consent for upper division students. Graduate survey seminar course in political theory. Engages students in in-depth analysis of the arguments of some of the defining figures of political theory, both ancient and contemporary.

POLS 571. Seminar in Methodology (3)

Study of representative literature in the field of political science, with emphasis on the underlying methodological assumptions, analysis of statistical techniques employed with respect to appropriateness, evaluation of research design and application, and evaluation of validity of conclusion, with recommendations for replication or improvement.

POLS 597. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)

Open by special permission to students electing to complete a comprehensive examination in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts degree.

POLS 599. Independent Study (1-6)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

POLS 698D. Graduate Culminating Project (3)

Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. This culminating course requires students to demonstrate their mastery of their specialization in political science. Students will revise an existing research paper that they produced in one of their graduate seminars in political science and develop it into a manuscript that could be submitted as a conference paper, journal article, or academic writing sample. This course is to be taken only in the student’s final semester.

PSY 150. Introduction to Psychology (3)

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses on the exploration of major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, ethics involved in research, perception, cognition, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology. Students are required to spend approximately 2.5 hours during the term in research-related activities. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

PSY 200. Introduction to Lifespan Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Introduction to the patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occurs through the entire lifespan. In addition to physical development, this course examines growth and change in intellectual abilities, as well as how interactions with others and social relationships develop from infancy to late adulthood. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

PSY 230. Introduction to Human Sexual Behavior (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150, PSY 150 or SOC 150. Introductory overview of human sexual function and sexual behavior. Emphasis on the historical and religious background of the prevailing attitudes toward sex in our culture as well as to current sexual practices from the perspective of contemporary social science. Additional topics include sexual values and ethics, love, legal aspects of sexual behavior and eroticism in American culture. (Cross-listed with ANTH and SOC 230.)

PSY 250. Physiological Correlates Human Behavior (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Passing grade in AAS, AFRS, CHS, or ENGL 098 or eligibility for the lower division writing requirement. Designed for students majoring in Psychology. Development of a greater understanding of the relationship between human behavior and human physiology. Includes basic information about the anatomy and function of the nervous and endocrine systems. Students are required to spend approximately 1.25 hours during the term in research-related activities.

PSY 301. Pre-Professional Development in Psychology (1)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Course is required for Psychology majors. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 150. This course, required of all Psychology majors, should be taken as early as possible after declaring Psychology as one’s major. Students will learn about career options for Psychology majors, preparation for various post-B.A. career options and preparation techniques for graduate-level (master’s and higher) education. While the course is designed for Psychology majors, students contemplating Psychology as a major are encouraged to enroll. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 304. Cognitive Psychology and Instruction (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Introduction to research and theory on how instruction affects student learning. Topics may include development of learning and thinking strategies, instructional methods, learning in subject matter areas, individual differences and classroom processes. Explores implications for education and teacher training. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 310. Abnormal Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Survey of mental disorders, including biological, psychological and social/cultural determinants, as well as psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 312. Psychological Aspects of Parenthood (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Analysis of motivations and skills necessary for parenthood and the effect of various parental attitudes and practices on the development of the self. Historical presentation of changes in parenting styles, cross-cultural views of parental practices and current information on the results of deviations in parental care. Examination of alternate family styles—single parenting, communal living arrangements and reconstituted families. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.) (IC)

PSY 313. Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. In the context of examining the development of the whole child, relevant aspects of physical, social, cognitive, linguistic and emotional change are highlighted as part of development from birth to adolescence. Emphasis on the study of the underlying processes and influences on human development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences are examined. Includes evaluation of selected theories, contemporary issues and practical applications. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 320/L. Statistical Methods in Psychological Research and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; “C” or better in MATH 140 or equivalent. Corequisite: PSY 320L. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Analysis of statistical decision-making procedures used in psychological research. Lab: Considers problem-solving techniques and computational methods needed to analyze data obtained in psychological experiments. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 321/L. Research Methods in Psychology and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: PSY 321L. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Study of principles and techniques used to design and evaluate psychological research using simple and advanced research designs. Lab: Includes use of various research methods in psychology research projects. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 3 hours lab per week.

PSY 327. Infancy and Early Childhood (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150 or CADV 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Relevant aspects of physical, social, cognitive and emotional change are highlighted as part of human development from conception to early childhood (8 years). Emphasis on study of the underlying processes and influences on human development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences are examined. Includes evaluation of selected theories, contemporary issues and practical applications. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Cross-listed with CADV 327.)

PSY 335. Middle Childhood (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150 or CADV 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. This course examines developmental changes in the middle childhood years (7-12 years). Emphasis is on current research and major theories associated with middle childhood development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences are examined. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Cross-listed with CADV 335.)

PSY 345. Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Survey of phenomena that affect individual behavior. Topics include attitudes, affiliation, aggression, altruism, person perception, liking, social interaction, social influence and group dynamics. This course fulfills the 300-level Social Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 351. Behavioral Psychology and Therapy (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. The focus of this course is on how we learn certain behaviors, why we behave as we do and how human behavior can be modified. Topics include basic concepts, research methods used to study adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, assessment procedures, intervention strategies and outcomes, self-management and ethical considerations in practice. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Exam.

PSY 352. Motivation (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Explores basic and acquired motivations that provide the energy to arouse and direct the individuals interactions with society. Discusses research methods in the social sciences. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.) (IC)

PSY 353. Psychological Interventions (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. This course focuses on the theories and practice of psychological interventions. Topics include scientific bases for psychological interventions and case formulation, cultural and ethnic sensitivity, treatment of special populations, and ethical and legal issues. The course emphasizes current research findings and their implementation in treatment strategies. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 356. Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. An introduction to the major applications of psychology in various organizational and job settings. Representative topics include job selection and training, job enrichment, motivation, team collaboration, leadership, knowledge sharing, environmental design, consumer psychology, psychometrics, social networking and human factors. Consideration is given to individual student work interests and to the application of psychological principles to help advance student career objectives.

PSY 361. Adolescence (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150 or CADV 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Analysis of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes from puberty to adulthood. Examines contemporary youth culture from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. Discusses evaluation of age norms and deviant development. Project involving some aspect of adolescent development is required. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Cross-listed with CADV 361.)

PSY 365. Introduction to Gerontology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Study of the changes occurring with age as a result of alterations in physical conditions, economic status, role changes, etc. and the accompanying psychological effects. Students may engage in volunteer activities or advocacy work in community agencies for persons over 55, or in research in memory, quality of life issues, physical health, exercise, etc. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.) (IC)

PSY 367. Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Analysis of the mechanisms by which people gather and process information from the environment. Basic phenomena of perception and cognition are discussed with an emphasis on experimental studies on such topics as pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 369. Applied Cognition (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes, such as learning, memory, attention, problem solving and language. Applied cognitive psychology describes contemporary cognitive theory from the perspective of its application in support of human performance in real-world domains, such as medicine, legal practice, aviation and business, among many others. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 370. Psychology of Personality (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Human behavior and personality as a function of social, dynamic and biological determinants. Emphasis on social learning conditions that relate to normal and deviant behavior and other relevant contemporary issues. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 380. Psychology of Stress (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Prerequisite/Corequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Cognitive, emotional and physiological effects of psychosocial stressors. Emphasis placed on differentiating stress from other motivational constructs and examining contemporary research approaches and techniques of personal stress management. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 382. Principles of Human Factors (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Psychology majors only: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSY 301. Overview of the interdisciplinary field of human factors, a professional specialization that considers how best to accommodate human needs in real world systems. Focuses on cognitive, perceptual, behavioral and physiological principles as they relate to the design of devices, products and systems in order to enhance human performance and satisfaction. Representative topics include principles of information processing, human characteristics and limitations, environmental stressors, user safety and applied research techniques. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 383. Interpersonal Competence and Group Dynamics (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Lecture-discussion and experiential activities designed to increase knowledge and skill in the areas of interpersonal relations, group dynamics and leadership.

PSY 406. Developmental Psychopathology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 313; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Study of disorders diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence (e.g., autism, mental retardation, communication disorders) and the empirically validated interventions appropriate for each population. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 2 hours lecture-discussion per week.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Exam.

PSY 409. Advanced Sport Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Score of 8 or better on Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Not available to students who have taken KIN 409. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 306 and/or PSY 150, PSY 301. Addresses the evolution of sport psychology as a science, including the psychological variables associated with successful performance in sport and physical-activity settings. Kinesiology majors receive upper division elective credit toward the Kinesiology degree in options that allow electives. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. (Cross-listed with KIN 409.)

PSY 421A-Z. Workshop in Psychology (1-1-1-1)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Psychology workshops deal with specific psychological topics related to living and adjusting in contemporary society. Encourages relevance and practical application through the use of group discussions, simulations, role-playing, case studies and real-life examples. Maximum of 4 units may be counted toward the major.

PSY 426. Contemporary Trends in Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Trends and issues in current psychological theories and systems.

PSY 427. Introduction to Psychological Testing (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Basic concepts of psychological measurement as applied to the construction, evaluation and use of group and individual tests of intelligence, aptitude, interest and personality are studied. Demonstrations of the administration, scoring and interpretations of standardized tests are provided.

PSY 443. Advanced Inquiry in Legal Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Score of 8 or higher on the Upper Division Writing Exam; and either PSY 310, PSY 313, PSY 345, PSY 367 or PSY 369. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 321/L. Advanced examination of the relation between clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology and the legal system. Topics covered include: eyewitness identification, interrogation and confession, deception detection, children’s testimony, and jury decision-making. Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories from prerequisite courses. 3 hours lecture.

PSY 453. Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to human sexuality. Examines sexual behaviors and attitudes in contemporary society, and includes the physiological basis of sexual function and dysfunction.

PSY 454. Clinical Psychology (4)

Prerequisites: PSY 310; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Survey of varied approaches to psychotherapy and examination of assessment methods used in research and decision making in clinical settings. Historical development of the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines, and such current professional issues as graduate programs, ethics and delivery of mental health services to the community are explored. Students are expected to complete 20 hours of fieldwork in an agency related to their career objective.

PSY 455. Ethical, Professional and Legal Standards in Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Upper division or graduate status in Psychology; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Ethical issues relevant to teaching, research, and application of psychology are reviewed, with an emphasis on the principles of the American Psychological Associations ethics code and related professional standards and guidelines.

PSY 457. Behavioral Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 351; Completion of Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L. This course covers behavioral approaches to assessment and treatment of individuals with and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

PSY 459/S. Methods of Behavior Analysis and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisite: PSY 351; Corequisite: PSY 459S. This course examines the logic, procedures and various uses of behavioral science methodology. A variety of single subject research designs will be examined, with the strengths and weaknesses of each identified. Issues related to treatment fidelity, social validity and ethical use of behavioral methodology also will be discussed. Seminar: Students will receive hands-on experience using behavioral methodology and will develop a research study on a topic of their choice using best practice guidelines. The goal of this course is to prepare future applied researchers and behavior analysts to measure and evaluate the outcomes of a broad range of behavioral interventions. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 460. Counseling and Interviewing (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 310; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Intensive study of current approaches to individual counseling and psychotherapy, particularly for students seeking preparation for graduate programs. Format allows students to present research findings, discuss current theories and experience therapy situations through role play and supervised counseling.

PSY 464. Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention Techniques (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301, PSY 350. Consideration of some of the major issues and theories of human behavior change, including a critical review of some of the important relevant experiments and areas of application. Includes techniques of modifying cognitive processes and behavior in the medical and clinical settings.

PSY 471AA-ZZ. Advanced Inquiry in Clinical/Personality Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Clinical Cluster (PSY 310, PSY 351, PSY 353, PSY 370 or PSY 380); Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Recommended Corequisite (when offered): Corresponding PSY 471AA-ZZ Seminar. This course provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Clinical/Personality Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Clinical/Personality Psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture.

Course	Title
PSY 471AB	Applied Behavior Analysis
PSY 471C	Clinical
PSY 471CN	Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 471P	Personality

PSY 471AAS-ZZS. Advanced Inquiry in Clinical/Personality Psychology Seminar (2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Clinical (PSY 310, PSY 351, PSY 353, PSY 370 or PSY 380); Score of 8 or higher on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 471AA-ZZ Lecture. For Psychology and Psychology Honors majors only. This course is optional, but requires concurrent enrollment in lecture. It provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Clinical/Personality Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Clinical/Personality Psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 2 hours seminar.

Course	Title
PSY 471AB	Applied Behavior Analysis
PSY 471C	Clinical
PSY 471CN	Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 471P	Personality

PSY 473AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Neuroscience and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 473AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Neuroscience. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Neuroscience. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

Course	Title
PSY 473BN	Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 473CN	Cognitive Neuroscience
PSY 473NP	Neuropsychology
PSY 473P	Psychopharmacology

PSY 475AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Developmental Psychology and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Developmental Cluster (PSY 313, PSY 327, PSY 335, PSY 361 or PSY 365); Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 475AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of Developmental Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Developmental Psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

Course	Title
PSY 475CD	Cognitive Development
PSY 475CO	Contexts of Development
PSY 475CU	Cultural Contexts of Development
PSY 475DM	Developmental Research Methods
PSY 475ID	Identity Development
PSY 475LD	Language Development
PSY 475SE	Social and Emotional Development

PSY 479AA-ZZ. Advanced Inquiry in Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L, PSY 345; Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Recommended Corequisite (when offered): Corresponding PSY 479AA-ZZ Seminar. This course provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of social psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within social psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture.

Course	Title
PSY 479A	Attitudes
PSY 479AG	Aggression
PSY 479AH	Altruism and Helping
PSY 479AI	Attraction and Intimacy
PSY 479AS	Applied Social Psychology
PSY 479AT	Attribution
PSY 479C	Culture
PSY 479CO	Conformity and Obedience
PSY 479G	Gender
PSY 479GS	General Social Psychology
PSY 479IR	Intergroup Relations
PSY 479P	Persuasion
PSY 479PD	Prejudice and Discrimination
PSY 479S	Self
PSY 479SC	Social Cognition

PSY 479AAS-ZZS. Advanced Inquiry in Social Psychology Seminar (2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L, PSY 345; Score of 8 or higher on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 479AA-ZZ Lecture. This course is optional, but requires concurrent enrollment in lecture. It provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of social psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within social psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 2 hours seminar.

Course	Title
PSY 479A	Attitudes
PSY 479AG	Aggression
PSY 479AH	Altruism and Helping
PSY 479AI	Attraction and Intimacy
PSY 479AS	Applied Social Psychology
PSY 479AT	Attribution
PSY 479C	Culture
PSY 479CO	Conformity and Obedience
PSY 479G	Gender
PSY 479GS	General Social Psychology
PSY 479IR	Intergroup Relations
PSY 479P	Persuasion
PSY 479PD	Prejudice and Discrimination
PSY 479S	Self
PSY 479SC	Social Cognition

PSY 485AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Research and Analysis Methods and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 485AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Research Methods in psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Research Methods. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

Course	Title
PSY 485AD	Archival Data
PSY 485CS	Case Study
PSY 485DA	Discourse Analysis
PSY 485ET	Ethnography
PSY 485GT	Grounded Theory
PSY 485NA	Narrative Analysis
PSY 485PA	Participatory Action Research
PSY 485QL	Qualitative Methods
PSY 485QT	Quantitative Methods
PSY 485SD	Survey Data
PSY 485US	Univariate Statistics

PSY 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Corequisite: Enrollment in 1 unit of SBS 486: Social Science Career Seminar (contact College of Social and Behavioral Sciences). Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Social and behavioral science principles are applied to the workplace. At least 9 hours per week of supervised fieldwork are required. Students complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internship. See section on Academic Internships. (Cross-listed with AFRS 486SOC, GEOG 486SOC, POLS 486SOC and SOC 486SOC.)

PSY 488AA-ZZ. Advanced Inquiry in Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Cognitive Cluster (PSY 304, PSY 367, PSY 369 or PSY 382); Score of 8 or higher on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Recommended Corequisite (when offered): Corresponding PSY 488AA-ZZ Seminar. This course provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of cognitive psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within cognitive psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture.

Course	Title
PSY 488AC	Attention and Consciousness
PSY 488C	General Cognition
PSY 488CA	Cognition and Action
PSY 488CF	Cognition and Food
PSY 488CI	Creativity and Innovation
PSY 488DM	Decision Making
PSY 488E	Expertise
PSY 488HF	Human Factors
PSY 488I	Intelligence
PSY 488L	Language
PSY 488M	Memory
PSY 488MI	Mental Imagery
PSY 488OP	Origins and Perspectives
PSY 488P	Perception
PSY 488PM	Pattern Matching
PSY 488PS	Problem Solving
PSY 488R	Reasoning

PSY 488AAS-ZZS. Advanced Inquiry in Cognitive Psychology Seminar (2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Cognitive Cluster (PSY 304, PSY 367, PSY 369 or PSY 382); Score of 8 or higher on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 488AA-ZZ Lecture. This course is optional, but requires concurrent enrollment in lecture. It provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of cognitive psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within cognitive psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 2 hours seminar.

Course	Title
PSY 488AC	Attention and Consciousness
PSY 488C	General Cognition
PSY 488CA	Cognition and Action
PSY 488CF	Cognition and Food
PSY 488CI	Creativity and Innovation
PSY 488DM	Decision Making
PSY 488E	Expertise
PSY 488HF	Human Factors
PSY 488I	Intelligence
PSY 488L	Language
PSY 488M	Memory
PSY 488MI	Mental Imagery
PSY 488OP	Origins and Perspectives
PSY 488P	Perception
PSY 488PM	Pattern Matching
PSY 488PS	Problem Solving
PSY 488R	Reasoning

PSY 492H. Honors Professional Development (1)

Restricted. Instructor permission required. Prerequisites: completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparation: PSY 301. Addresses issues associated with becoming a professional in Psychology. Discussion of time management, study skills, decisions about one’s prospective career, discussion of activities that can strengthen competitiveness for a variety of career goals, presenting at professional conferences, writing a statement of purpose, preparing a curriculum vita, among other topics. Available for graduate credit. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 493SOC. Professional Development in the Social Sciences II (1)

Prerequisites: PSY 250, PSY 492H; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Students learn, in detail, what it is like to be in a graduate program. Prepares students to be successful while in their graduate program by preparing them to write applications for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals for work with human and animal subjects, writing for publication, and applying for financial aid, scholarships, fellowships, and other sources of funding. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 495A-Z. Tutorial in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Supervised individual projects in selected areas of interest. 6 units maximum may be taken for credit. May be offered to qualified students as a substitute for a required lab or seminar. Sections meeting in small groups for reading and discussion will be offered in the following fields as schedule and staff allow:

Course	Title
PSY 495A	Teaching
PSY 495B	Human Ecology
PSY 495C	Counseling and Interviewing
PSY 495D	Social Psychology
PSY 495E	Human Factors
PSY 495F	Animal Behavior
PSY 495G	Teacher Training
PSY 495H	Applied Cognitive Psychology
PSY 495I	Electrophysiology
PSY 495J	Neuropsychology
PSY 495K	Student Leadership
PSY 495M	Linear Models
PSY 495S	Stress
PSY 495T	Tutoring
PSY 495Z	Zoo Research

PSY 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Experimental courses in psychology, with course content to be determined.

PSY 497. Proseminar in Psychological Research (1-3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Introduction to psychological research and writing through supervised individual projects and fieldwork. 6 units maximum may be taken for credit.

PSY 499. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. 6 units maximum may be taken for credit.

PSY 500. Seminar in Professional Development (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Addresses issues associated with being in masters programs in Psychology and being a professional in the social sciences. Students receive direct research experience and learn the skills needed to advance to a doctoral program. Topics include current research in psychology, writing applications for an Institutional Review Board (IRB), writing for publication, writing a statement of purpose, presenting research at conferences, applying to doctoral programs, scholarships, internships, fellowships and teaching opportunities. Students attend scheduled seminars on course topics, and serve outside the course as a research intern to a professor in the Department of Psychology. 1 hour seminar, 2 hours by arrangement each week. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 512. Seminar in Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergraduate students will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Offers an examination of critical issues and theories in the study of human development. Discussion of selected topics in child and/or adolescent development, including empirical findings and broader applications.

PSY 519. Seminar in Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. This course covers current research on the etiology, assessment techniques and empirically-validated interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including advanced study of the methodology used to evaluate these techniques. This course is one in a sequence of courses that provide coursework requirements to sit for the BCaBA exam. 3 hours seminar per week.

PSY 524/L. Multivariate Analysis Computer and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 420/L. Corequisite: PSY 524L. Analysis of multivariate research data in psychology using packaged computer programs. Covers standard techniques with applications in psychology. Choice of analytic technique is discussed, as are methods of screening data to assure appropriateness of techniques. Lab: Provides direct experience with computing facilities for conducting multivariate analysis and computational methods extending statistical analysis provided by computer output. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 525AA-ZZ. Advanced Psychological Measurement (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor permission. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 427. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergrads are graded using the same standards used for graduate students. This course focuses on the theory and practice of advanced psychological measurement as applied to the construction, evaluation and use of group and individual tests. Letter designations (AA-ZZ) represent different offerings of the course. However, each topic includes discussions of classical test theory, item analysis, reliability, validity, factor analysis, modern test theory, ethics and qualifications necessary to conduct psychological measurement and assessment. Students are required to demonstrate obtained skills as part of a final project. Each letter designation (AA-ZZ) may be taken once for credit. 3 hours seminar per week.

PSY 534/S. Latent Variable Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. Corequisite: PSY 534S. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 420/L, PSY 524/L. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll with permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Introduction to path models and models hypothesized to be generated by latent (unmeasured) variables. Topics will include path and simultaneous equations models and various latent variable models (e.g., confirmatory, multiple-group, higher-order, mean structure factor analytic models). Parameter estimation, hypothesis testing and other statistical issues will be addressed. Students are required to demonstrate obtained skills as part of a final project.

PSY 540. Seminar in Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergraduate students will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Examines current research and theory in social psychology. Representative topics include attitudes, aggression, altruism and helping, attraction and intimacy, applied social psychology, attribution, culture, conformity and obedience, gender, intergroup relations, persuasion, prejudice and discrimination, self, social cognition and stereotypes.

PSY 551A. Becoming a BCBA: Professional and Certification Issues (1)

This course will introduce students to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, which has developed eligibility standards to take the BACB Certification Examinations, Renewal and Recertification Standards to maintain certification, Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts, Professional Disciplinary Standards with appeal procedures, procedures to approve continuing education providers, and professionally developed and maintained certification examinations.

PSY 552. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

This course is an introduction to basic characteristics, processes, concepts and terminology in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the learning principles on which ABA is based. Topics include philosophy and assumptions of ABA, choosing and defining target behaviors, positive and negative reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, extinction, positive and negative punishment, imitation, motivating operations, functional relations, stimulus control, discrimination and generalization, and verbal behavior. Students also learn to interpret and discuss articles from the behavior analytic literature, as well as use self-management techniques.

PSY 553. Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior (3)

In this course, students will learn how to design and evaluate experimental interventions, as well as measure, display and interpret results of experimental behavioral interventions. Ethical considerations in the use of behavioral interventions also will be discussed.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 555. Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology; instructor consent. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll with instructors permission. This course focuses on ethical issues and the primary methods used for behavioral assessment in application of behavior analysis Students learn to interpret and conduct preference assessments, reinforcer assessments, indirect and descriptive assessments, and functional analyses. Various methods used to collect, graph and interpret data are discussed. Students learn to conduct and write comprehensive functional behavior assessments.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 556AA-ZZ. Current Topics in Human Factors (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergrads are graded using the same standards used for graduate students. Courses cover current topics in human factors as a science and a profession. Letter designations (AA-ZZ) represent different offerings of the course. Topics are updated frequently to keep current with research and practice in the field. Representative topics include individual differences, expertise, human-computer interaction, job analysis and design, human error measurement and classification, applied systems theory, cognitive workload assessment, virtual work systems and distributed training models. Each letter designation (AA-ZZ) may be taken once for credit.

PSY 557. Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support (3)

This course will focus on procedures for behavioral analysts working with students with learning, behavioral, emotional and/or peer relationship problems. Topics include using reinforcement, punishment, extinction, prompting, shaping, chaining, incidental teaching techniques, direct and precision teaching, discrete trials, contingency contracts, token economy, and providing behavior analysis services in collaboration with others. Students also learn to synthesize and analyze research on effective behavioral change and management practices, and to apply the knowledge to classroom and school situations.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 558. Topics in Behavior Analysis (3)

In this course, students will learn applications of behavior analytic theories, procedures and methods as it pertains to special populations (e.g., children with autism, geriatrics, learners with developmental disabilities). Specific behavioral challenges and research in the selected topics will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practices and procedures to eliminate or minimize challenges, teach and increase appropriate behaviors. Given the focus on application, students will be required to conduct and complete a comprehensive written project utilizing behavior analytic principles.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 581. Teaching of Psychology (3-3)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. This course focuses on the theories, skills, preparation and practices required for serving as an instructional aide in Psychology courses. Topics include course preparation, skills for fostering student learning, theories of assessment, effective strategies for improving student writing, using technology in the classroom, diversity, sensitivity and treatment of special populations, as well as ethical and legal issues faced in the classroom. An emphasis will be made on both traditional and recent educational research findings and their implementation for effective teaching. Students attend scheduled seminars on course topics and serve outside the course as a teaching aide to a professor in the Department of Psychology. Available for graduate credit with consent of students graduate advisor. May be taken for a maximum of 6 units. 1 hour seminar, 2 hours by arrangement each week. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 582. Human Factors in Product Design (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Application of human factors principles to the design and evaluation of products and services tailored to specific user populations. Translation of user needs into design requirements that match individual differences in cultural factors, performance requirements, behavioral patterns, developmental stages, cognitive styles and group affiliations are considered. The role of the HF specialist in cross-disciplinary collaboration, knowledge management and end-user advocacy are emphasized.

PSY 591A. Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Offers an in-depth examination of current research and theory in cognition. Representative topics include attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, creativity, reasoning, decision making and intelligence.

PSY 593A/S. Community Research I and Seminar (2/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L and instructor consent. This course is Part I of a two-course series. Students are placed at community-based organizations to complete a year-long research assignment(s) utilizing a community-based, action research model. Seminar includes discussion of principles of action research and comparisons to other types of research. Enrollment in this course requires agreement to enroll in PSY 593B/S in the following semester.

PSY 593B/S. Community Research II and Seminar (2/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L, PSY 593A/S, and instructor consent. This course is Part II of a two-course series. Students are placed at community-based organizations to complete a year-long research assignment(s) utilizing a community-based, action research model. Seminar includes discussion of principles of action research and comparisons to other types of research. Enrollment in this course requires successful completion of PSY 593A/S in the previous semester.

PSY 594A-Z. Tutorial in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate program or instructor consent. Tutorial content varies by instructor and related areas of faculty specialty. Sections meet in small groups for reading and discussion to cover topics such as cognition, social psychology, traumatic stress, mental disorders and substance dependence, clinical neuropsychology and human factors design. May be repeated for credit.

PSY 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate program or instructor consent. Advanced examination of selected studies in psychology with course content to be determined. Topics are presented from a psychological perspective encompassing theory, contemporary research, and intervention alternatives. Course content varies by instructor and related areas of faculty specialty. Courses include such topics as cognition, social psychology, traumatic stress, mental disorders and substance dependence, pediatric psychology, clinical neuropsychology and human factors design.

PSY 600. Ethical Practice with Individuals, Families, and Multidisciplinary Teams (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on ethical and professional research and practice of behavior analysts and professionals in the field of psychology. Emphasis is placed on ethical guidelines established by Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and American Psychological Association (APA) through analyzing cases that address working with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 610A, B. Advanced Psychopathology (3, 3)

Prerequisite: PSY 310. State-of-the-science review of the principal methods for assessing psychopathology in children and adults. Discussion of the empirical and theoretical basis of the current DSM. PSY 610A covers child and adolescent psychopathology, while PSY 610B covers adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Both courses include key issues in retrospective assessment, family history and cultural influences. For each symptom classification, current theoretical and empirical treatment approaches are presented, including the psycho-pharmacological approach.

PSY 611. Developmental Psychopathology and ABA Interventions (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on psychopathology and applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions across human development. Emphasis is placed on psycholopathology and empirically validated interventions to address the behavioral excesses and deficits of each disorder.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 612. Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 313 or equivalent; Classified graduate status. Examination of current approaches to critical issues and theories relevant to an understanding of developmental processes. Discusses applications of results of these current approaches for psychological service to children.

PSY 625C/L. Child/Adolescent Psychological Assessment and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisite: Admission to a master’s-level graduate program in Psychology (Clinical, General Experimental or Human Factors). Corequisites: PSY 427, 625CL. Theory and practice of individual assessment of intelligence and personality in non-clinical children and adolescents, as well as those referred for diagnostic assessment of attention, cognitive, learning and/or social-emotional adjustment issues. Supervised practice in test administration, evaluation, integration of data from multiple sources and communication of results. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 625D/L. Adult Psychological Assessment and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 427; Admission to a master’s-level graduate program in Psychology (Clinical, General Experimental or Human Factors). Corequisite: PSY 625DL. Theory and practice of individual assessment of intelligence and personality in non-clinical adults and with those referred for diagnostic assessment of attention, cognitive, learning, and/or social-emotional adjustment issues. Supervised practice in test administration, evaluation, integration of data from multiple sources and communication of results. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 628. Fundamentals of Psychotherapy (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 460; Instructor consent. Comprehensive review of representative theories of psychotherapy and behavioral readjustment with an evaluation of the assumptions underlying these theories. Emphasis on group work in a community mental health setting. (Some sections are reserved exclusively for M.A. students in the classified graduate programs.)

PSY 629. Concepts and Clinical Application of Behavior Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on ethical functional behavior assessment and behavior change procedures as they pertain to clinical populations. Students will demonstrate advanced understanding of the philosophy, theories, science and concepts of applied behavior analysis.

PSY 640. Advanced Social Psychology I (3)

Extensive coverage of major research and theories advanced in contemporary social psychology, with emphasis on individual behavior as a function of social variables. Topics include interpersonal attraction, person perception and attributional processes, attitude formation and change, social motivation, aggression and altruism.

PSY 655A-Z. Fieldwork in Psychological Services (1-5)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Taught as an academic, University-based experience designed to accompany students supervised practica, fieldwork and/or internship. Course content varies as a function of the practicum setting (e.g., hospital, community agency) and client age level (e.g., children, adolescents, adults). May be repeated (up to four semesters) and taken for varying number of units (1-5).

PSY 660. Seminar in Counseling (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 460; Instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: PSY 660T. Some sections are reserved exclusively for M.A. degree students in classified graduate programs. Examination of current theoretical approaches to counseling with emphasis on applications to individual and group, children, adolescents and families.

PSY 690A. Advanced Sensation and Perception (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Critical review of current literature, theories, methods and problems concerning sensory and perceptual processes.

PSY 691A. Advanced Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Critical review of current literature, theories, methods, and problems concerning thinking processes and communication.

PSY 692A. Seminar in Research Methodology (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on advanced research methods in psychology, including review of the scientific approach, research designs and measurement, and threats to validity. Emphasis is on critical analysis of research in terms of the research objective, the adequacy of research design and the justifications for the conclusions.

PSY 696. Directed Graduate Research (3)

No course description.

PSY 697C. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)

No course description.

PSY 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Course may be repeated once.

PSY 698D. Graduate Culminating Project (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology; instructor permission required. In this culminating graduate course, students demonstrate their mastery of the behavior analytic skills necessary to become competent Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Students will be expected to apply the knowledge and experiences they gained in their prior behavioral clinical graduate coursework to new cases. Students will be given hypothetical clinical cases and assessment results and expected to write conceptually, ethically, and methodologically sound functional behavior assessments. Students also will be given hypothetical functional behavior assessment results and expected to develop evidence-based, cost-effective written treatment plans with appropriate citations, which include, but are not limited to, methods to evaluate interobservor agreement, treatment integrity, and treatment effectiveness. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 699. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: Written proposals for independent study in areas of special interest to the advanced student must be submitted for departmental approval prior to registration.

SBS 320. Social Science Research Methods (3)

Study of principles and techniques used to design and evaluate social scientific research. Course includes discussion of data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation.

SOC 150. Introductory Sociology (3)

Study of human society from the perspective of contemporary social science. Particular emphasis on analysis and understanding of modern society and its salient problems. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

SOC 200. Social Crises of Today (3)

Helps the student understand the bases of some of the major social crises of the present day. Topics include alcoholism, delinquency and street crime, ethnic tensions, gambling, international tensions, organized crime, political corruption and terrorism. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

SOC 202. Sociological Analysis (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Discussion of the logic and procedures of scientific analysis of social phenomena. Practice in conceptualizing and operationalizing social variables, and in formulating testable hypotheses. Examination of the role of quantitative techniques and data reduction in current sociological analysis.

SOC 230. Introduction to Human Sexual Behavior (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150, PSY 150 or SOC 150. Introductory overview of human sexual function and sexual behavior. Emphasis on the historical and religious backgrounds of the prevailing attitudes toward sex in our culture, as well as to current sexual practices from the perspective of contemporary social science. Additional topics include sexual values and ethics, love, legal aspects of sexual behavior and eroticism in American culture. (Cross-listed with ANTH 230 and PSY 230.)

SOC 303. The Family (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Family as a social institution on the basis of the data of ethnology, history and contemporary studies. Special attention to contemporary culture patterns.

SOC 304. Sociology of Deviance (3)

Preparatory: CJS 102. Deviant behavior in contemporary American society. Various definitions of deviance and social responses to the phenomenon. Theories of structural conditions and personal motivations contributing to different life styles. Analysis of deviant subcultures and individual case studies.

SOC 305. Culture and Personality (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: ANTH 150, PSY 150 or SOC 150. Cross-cultural study of the development of individual personality in the socio-cultural milieu. Special attention is given to child-rearing practices, social personality, social character, mental health and illness, and deviant behavior in several Western and non-Western societies. Not to be taken for credit in addition to ANTH 305. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

SOC 306. Jewish Communal and Family Structure (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. Study of Jewish communal and family structure in an international context as a function of religious requirements and social circumstances. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

SOC 307. Ethnic Diversity in America (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. Description and analysis of contemporary, changing ethnic cultures and lifestyles in American society. Focused analysis of ethnic cultures/lifestyles by social class, family form, sex role and orientation, age-grouping and influences of social movements and popular culture. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

SOC 324. Sociology of Sex and Gender (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. Analysis of contemporary and historical sex roles in major societal institutions, including economic, political, educational, legal and medical systems, and institutions of marriage and family. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

SOC 325. Sex Roles and Work (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Examination of current research on women in the labor force in U.S. and other industrial societies, including the impact of affirmative action programs, changes in structure and function of industrial labor forces, and projections of future roles of women and men in the labor force.

SOC 333. Chinese Society (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. Study of Chinese social order, culture, institutions, values, beliefs and social personality as they occur in traditional and contemporary China. Special attention is given to those social and cultural transformations that have shaped modern Chinese society. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

SOC 335. Jewish Identity in the U.S. (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. Social-psychological study of a religious and ethnic minority. Comparison with other sub-cultural groups in America. Social institutions and processes involved in Jewish identity. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

SOC 340. Sociology of Work (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Analysis of the structural context of work in contemporary society, including preparation for access to different positions within the occupational structure. Study of work settings, including formal and informal characteristics, changes in the structure of work and case histories involving work experiences and occupational subcultures.

SOC 345. Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Study of the group-setting of the individual, theories, concepts, principles and their application. History of the field as an interdisciplinary specialty. Current research and trends.

SOC 348. Juvenile Delinquency (3)

Preparatory: CJS 102. Extent and distribution of delinquency, with emphasis on the local area. Meaning, implications and treatment of delinquency. Individual-level and social environmental theoretical explanations

SOC 350. Population Dynamics (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Analysis of the nature, causes and consequences of major world population trends as they are related to urban studies, medical sociology and ecology. Studies fertility, mortality and migration; sex ratios; race and ethnic composition; marital, educational and occupational status; and census and vital statistics.

SOC 355. Criminology (3)

Preparatory: CJS 102. Nature of crime, causal factors of criminal behavior and group control of the crime problem.

SOC 356. Social Welfare Institutions (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Exploration of social welfare institutions as one of the basic institutions in contemporary society. Examines varied political and social ideologies that contribute to the development of social welfare institutions, programs, and policies.

SOC 357. Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Introduction to social work and social justice practice from an anti-oppressive perspective. Application of critical social work theories and anti-oppressive approaches in social work/social justice from micro through macro practice with emphasis placed on intersecting issues of privilege and oppression. Requires 40 volunteer field hours in approved community organization.

SOC 370. Political Sociology (3)

Lecture-discussion of the social and cultural bases of political ideologies and processes. Study of power and its varying relationships to decision making at community and national levels. Analyses of the roles, structure and interaction of voluntary and political organizations in the political system, including conflict and its resolution. Sociological interpretations of contemporary American political behavior.

SOC 390. Race Relations (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Study of diverse racial and ethnic groups, including Latino, Chicano, Asian, Black and American Indian, with a focus on the contemporary American scene. Status distinctions, migration and settlement patterns, segregation, integration, assimilation, prejudice, discrimination, economic and political factors, social movements, and interaction patterns both within and between these groups and their effects upon American life are studied.

SOC 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Sociology (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Selected topics in sociology, with course content to be determined.

SOC 400. Organizational Theory (3)

Study of contemporary sociological theories of organizational dynamics and behavior. Analysis of the social structural and interactional dynamics of organizational settings. Includes supervised individual or group projects and reports. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 401. Class, Status and Power (3)

Analysis of the distribution of wealth, prestige and power. Study of the causes of poverty, life chances of the poor, lifestyles of the wealthy, upward and downward mobility, and class and group conflict in society. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 410. Urban Sociology (3)

Worldwide processes of urbanization, both historical and contemporary. Theoretical approaches and research and their implications for urban policy and change. Focuses on social structure, social differentiation and lifestyles found within a metropolitan area and in diverse metropolitan areas and their implications. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 411. Sociology of Education (3)

Sociological analysis of education as an institution of socialization, including relevant theories, its structure, the challenges of diversity, the complexities of the urban/suburban school setting and current professional issues. Focuses on how issues of diversity impact the institution at the macro level, as well as the experiences of administrators, teachers, students, families and communities. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 420CSL. Mentoring to Overcome Struggles and Inspire Courage (MOSAIC) (3)

The course will include the sociological examination of the issues facing at-risk youth in their personal relationships and in their school and community environments. In doing so, students explore how sociological concepts and theories apply in “real-world” situations. Furthermore, student mentors are paired with youth in the community who have been identified as at risk of academic failure and/or delinquent behavior. The mentoring relationship will be examined in the classroom and implemented in the field.

SOC 424/L. Statistical Techniques in Social Research and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisite: MATH 140. Recommended Preparatory: SOC 150. Corequisite: SOC 424L. The application and understanding of statistical techniques used in sociological research, related to univariate and multi-variate descriptions, as well as probability and hypothesis testing in statistical inference. Techniques include tabular and graphical presentations, central tendency and dispersion, cross-tabulation analysis, simple and multiple correlation, and regression and hypothesis testing involving means and proportions. Lab involves problems and assignments using computer application of these techniques.

SOC 426. Social Legislation and Social Policy (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the historical, social, and political aspects related to the development of social policies. Learn how to apply a practitioner policy analysis perspective to pertinent social welfare policies, including TANF, managed mental healthcare, Social Security, substance abuse policies, and child welfare policies. Regular written assignments required.

SOC 430. Theory I – Classical Sociological Theory (4)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Discussion and analysis of classical sociological theories and theorists.

SOC 433. Sociology of Globalization (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. This course examines the sociological study of globalization with a focus on theories and debates about the economic, geopolitical, and cultural processes that have led to increased global connectivity. Topics to be addressed include: the shift from a developmental to global economy, culture and globalization, migration and family structures, global identity formations, development and remittances, and transnational social movements. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 434. The Sociology of Law (3)

Preparatory: CJS 102. Introduction to the sociological study of law and the legal system, with emphasis on social analysis of criminal law and the courts. Specifically, the course addresses social perspectives on the origins of law and law-making, the application and enforcement of law, and the administration of justice through the legal process. Critical thinking and writing skills are emphasized in the course through the use of legal case study, essay examinations and a final research paper dedicated to the application of legal sociology to current crime issues. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 440. Sociology of Aging (3)

Analysis of aging in its social and social-psychological aspects throughout the lifespan. Emphasis on particular social problems of the elderly, including retirement, widowhood, suicide, housing, income maintenance, attitudes toward death and dying and more. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 450. Medical Sociology (3)

Survey of sociological theory and research techniques related to mortality, illness and medical treatment. Emphasis on the epidemiological aspects of these phenomena in various groups, hospitals, community health settings and more. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 452. Sociology of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities (3)

Prerequisites: Junior standing. Analysis of cross-cultural and historical treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. Survey of sociological research on these communities, including an examination of theory and practice. Analysis of homophobia and other attitudes toward these communities. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 454. Policing Society (3)

Preparatory: CJS 102. Exposure to research and literature related to the study of policing. Explores the history of policing; selection, training and socialization of the police; police culture; female and minority officers; community policing; police deviance and ethics; police discretion; private policing; and hazards of policing. Looks at “classic” studies in addition to the most up-to-date research on policing. Approaches the study of policing from a sociological viewpoint, using sociological theory to address topics of policing. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 456. Proseminar in Sexual Disorders (3)

Prerequisites: HSCI 441, PSY 453 or SOC 451, or graduate standing; Instructor consent. Intensive study of sexual dysfunction, including etiology, models of treatment, effects of aging and drug use on sexual attitudes and behavior, disorders of sexual desire and ethical issues in sex therapy. Specifically designed for students planning careers in clinical or community psychology or counseling. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with PSY 456.)

SOC 459. Child Welfare (3)

Trends in the movement toward establishing the rights of the child to protection and care. Emphasis on the child and the law, compulsory education, school social work, child labor legislation, institutional and foster care for the healthy and the sick child, and adoption legislation. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 461. Sociology of Immigration (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. This course provides a sociological understanding of contemporary migration both globally and with a particular focus on the U.S. Understanding the immigration process from a sociological perspective offers insight into why individuals and groups move, how they are received and incorporated into the host society, how migration is sustained over time, and the implications for the native-born and for those who stay behind. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 467. Sociology of Religion (3)

Sociological theories of religious behavior from Max Weber to the present. Comparative study of the relationships between the role, ritual and belief systems of religious institutions and their social contexts. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 468. Theory II – Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. Discussion and analysis of contemporary sociological theories and theorists.

SOC 476. Social Movements (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 150. This course is an overview of the core sociological concepts and perspectives in the social movement literature. This course will examine the factors that lead people to participate in social movements and how social movement participation shapes people’s lives. The course will explore theoretical perspectives developed in the study of social movements and apply them to concrete examples of both historical and contemporary movements. Topics will include: the emergence and diffusion of social movements, social movement tactics, the effectiveness of movements in changing both policy and cultural norms, as well as reactions to social movements, such as countermobilization and repression. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 481. Counseling, Interviewing and Intervention (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 345. Experiential training and practice in the skills, methods and techniques of counseling, and the helping interview and intervention in work, group, organizational and community settings by means of in-class role playing, simulation and case studies.

SOC 482SOC. Practicum in Work and Society (3)

Supervised field experience in counseling and guidance activities, paraprofessional work settings. Community field placements consistent with student career needs. Class size limited to 15 students. An Academic Internship course. (Letter Grade only)

SOC 484. Progressive Community Organizing (3)

The course examines the history of community organizing in the United States; explores the different theories and approaches to effective grassroots organizing; and emphasizes the organizing skills necessary to empower people so they can improve their communities. The course intends to translate social work values into community level practice, with a focus on self-determination and empowerment in community organizing and advocacy through the study of barriers to organizing, including the power imbalances in society. There will be special attention given to organizing and advocacy with economically disadvantaged and historically disempowered communities. Available for graduate credit.

SOC 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing in a social or behavioral science major; Appropriate methods course as specified by the department; Instructor consent. Social and behavioral science principles will be applied to the workplace. Students complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internships. At least 9 hours per week of supervised fieldwork is required. See section on Academic Internships. (Cross-listed with AFRS 486SOC, GEOG 486SOC, POLS 486SOC and PSY 486SOC.)

SOC 490S/F. Supervised Field Seminar and Fieldwork (1/2)

Prerequisites: SOC 357, GPA of 2.5 in upper division major courses and permission of instructor. Corequisites: SOC 490F and SOC 490S are taken concurrently. Pre-enrollment by specific date during the preceding semester is required. This course provides an opportunity for students to apply social work theories to practice, to advocate for social justice, and to gain experience in an agency setting. The student is provided the opportunity to develop anti-oppressive practice skills needed for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a selected social service agency with field and faculty supervision. Student-interns will complete 120 hours field placement. (Credit/No Credit only)

SOC 492. Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 345, SOC 356, SOC 357. This course presents students with a range of theories that seek to understand human behavior across the lifespan. It integrates biological, psychological, structural, environmental, political, global, and socio-cultural perspectives. This course also explores the relationship between the person and the environment including families, groups, organizations, communities, and institutions.

SOC 493. Diversity and Social Justice (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 356 and SOC 357, or instructor consent. This course explores diversity, privilege and oppression on individual, social/cultural and institutional levels, based on the intersections of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, (dis)ability status, and social class. Students will examine their own identities, social group memberships and social roles along lines of power, privilege, marginalization, and representation. An anti-oppression theoretical framework will provide knowledge of how to build alliances and develop effective strategies for addressing social injustice.

SOC 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Sociology (1-4)

Special Seminar in selected topics in sociology, with course content to be determined.

SOC 497/L. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisite: SOC 424/L. Corequisite: SOC 497L. Application of the scientific method to social phenomena, including both quantitative and qualitative methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data, as well as considerations about research design, the role of theory, and ethics. Methods covered may include survey research, experimental research, secondary data analysis, content analysis, focus groups, qualitative interviews, fieldwork, ethnography, and historical comparative research.

Lab: Exercises related to both qualitative and quantitative research design and data analysis.

SOC 498AEE. The Sociological Experience (2)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. This course enhances what is taught in the Sociology Major by extending student learning beyond the classroom. It provides students with opportunities to use newly acquired academic skills and knowledge in real-life situations in their own communities. Students will participate in research, internship or service-learning projects under the direction of the instructor. The experience culminates in a written report that demonstrates the student’s ability to apply sociological perspectives and research techniques. (Credit/No Credit only)

SOC 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

No course description.

SOC 524. Dynamics of Sex and Gender in Society (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 324 or approved alternatives. Macro-sociocultural analysis of social trends and influences on the characteristics and dynamics of sex/gender roles in the context of major societal institutions. Micro-sociocultural analysis of sex/gender roles in patterns of interaction.

SOC 545. Seminar in Social Psychology (3)

Advanced investigation of the dynamics of social interaction. Interdisciplinary research.

SOC 572. Social Policy Research and Evaluation (3)

Study and evaluation of various areas of social policy, including welfare, criminal justice, health services and planning urban administration.

SOC 585A-Z. Selected Topics in Sociology (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of core requirements in undergraduate program or equivalent; 12 units of 400- or 500-level courses in Sociology. Special seminars in selected topics in sociology.

SOC 601. Classical Sociological Theory (3)

Critical examination of significant theoretical formulations and trends in classical sociology.

SOC 640. Seminar in Applied Sociology (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 364/L or equivalent. Corequisite: SOC 698. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: SOC 570, SOC 591G. Study of the use of sociological theory and methodology in applied research design. Graduate Projects are conducted in areas described in the M.A. degree option in Applied Sociology.

SOC 670. Contemporary Sociological Theory (3)

Critical examination of significant theoretical formulations and trends in contemporary sociology.

SOC 680. Advanced Quantitative Methods (3)

Prerequisite: SOC 364. Selected topics from new and developing fields of quantitative sociological analysis.

SOC 685. Qualitative Research Methods (3)

The study of research methods sociologists use to gather, analyze and interpret qualitative data. Emphasis is placed on philosophical assumptions, interpretive frameworks and diverse approaches to qualitative inquiry such as interviews, content analysis, participant observation, ethnography and historical-comparative research. Topics covered include research ethics, positionality, reflexivity and validity.

SOC 690. Quantitative Research Methods (3)

The advanced study of research methods sociologists use to gather, analyze and interpret quantitative data. Topics covered include survey construction, experimental design and secondary data analysis. Emphasis is placed on descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.

SOC 691A-G. Advanced Social Research Techniques (3)

Development of graduate research projects providing training in specific research techniques.

Course	Title
SOC 691A	Observational Techniques
SOC 691B	Survey Techniques
SOC 691C	Historical and Comparative Techniques
SOC 691D	Documentary Techniques
SOC 691E	Lab and Small Group Techniques
SOC 691F	Macro-Quantitative Techniques
SOC 691G	Applied Research Techniques

SOC 695C. Graduate Proseminar in Sociology (2)

Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. program in sociology. An introductory course designed for beginning graduate students. Fundamentals of the program, skills and knowledge needed for graduate level work, advanced library research skills, academic writing, professional socialization, and career and educational options with the master’s in sociology are addressed.

SOC 696A. Directed Graduate Research (3)

This course is designed to prepare students for the culminating experience in the master’s degree program in sociology. Students pursuing the thesis option are required to write and defend a thesis proposal and secure IRB approval (if required). Students pursing the comprehensive exam option are required to do an extensive review of the research in a subfield of sociology and write several papers in the areas of sociological theory and research methods.

SOC 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (4)

Prerequisites: SOC 601, SOC 670, SOC 685, SOC 690. Limited to students preparing to take the comprehensive examination for the M.A. degree in Sociology. (Credit/No Credit only)

SOC 698. Thesis (4)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Limited to students completing a thesis project for the M.A. degree in Sociology. (Credit/No Credit only)

SOC 699A-F. Independent Study (1-6)

No course description.

SWRK 501. Human Behavior and Social Environment I (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate admission; Acceptance to the MSW program. This is the first of two human behavior and social environment courses that provide understanding of human behavior and social environmental relationships from an ecological perspective. This course focuses on child development from pre-birth to maturity. Child development is a complex interplay between the emerging child and his/her primary caregiver; the caregiver’s intimate relationships; the extended family; and the family’s relationships to larger social systems. This class examines the transactions between family members and their transactions in three primary arenas–the intimate relationships within the family, daycare/school and the neighborhood. Students will understand the impact of risks and protective factors in human development as identified in groundbreaking longitudinal studies. Additionally, the family’s systems of interdependence with political, social, cultural, economic and natural environments are explored.

SWRK 502. Human Behavior and Social Environment II (3)

Prerequisites: SWRK 501; Graduate admission; Acceptance to the MSW program. This is the second of two human behavior and social environment courses that provide understanding of human behavior and social environmental relationships from an ecological perspective. It will focus on the developmental dynamics of larger social systems, specifically groups, organizations and communities and their influence on individuals and families. The systems’ interdependence with political, social, cultural, economic and natural environments is explored. Content emphasizes multiculturalism, diversity and social justice in relation to social systems. This course will examine adult development in the context of social relationships and societal systems (both as shaped by and as shapers of) across early, middle and late adulthood. The class will focus on individuals and families living in an urban setting from a strengths-based perspective. Special attention will be given to diverse and vulnerable individuals and families living in urban settings–LGBTQIA, emancipating foster youths, community-released prisoners, immigrant families and returning veterans.

SWRK 503. Psychosocial Assessment and Diagnostic Formulation (3)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the MSW program. Social workers are often required to practice within multidisciplinary teams of professionals. The role of the social worker within the larger mental health arena is the conceptualization of an individual or family system within a social/cultural/political/economic context and from a strengths-based perspective. This course will teach students to conduct a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of individuals and families living in an urban setting. Students will critique assessment and diagnostic tools, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students completing the course will demonstrate competency in writing and orally presenting a psychosocial assessment, including a multiaxial diagnostic formulation.

SWRK 510. Generalist Social Work Theory and Practice I (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Acceptance to the MSW program. This is an introductory course in generalist social work knowledge, values and skills. Attention is given to the historic development of social work practice; the nature and application of social work values and ethical principles; the theoretical framework of helping methods; and the helping process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Emphasis is on a generalist approach to helping within the person-in-environment and eco-systems perspectives of services with individuals, couples, families and small groups.

SWRK 520. Social Work Practice in Multicultural Contexts (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Acceptance to the MSW program. This course is designed to assist graduate social work students in understanding and interacting in a culturally competent manner with the multitude of groups that are identified by race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, and regional and national origins that compose the diverse cultural mosaic of the U.S. The course also will cover issues relating to international social work practice and the increasingly interconnected global economy.

SWRK 521. Generalist Social Work Theory and Practice II (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Acceptance to the MSW program. This course is designed to help students understand organizations, institutions and communities, and the knowledge bases of social work generalist practice for interventions at this level. It provides an opportunity to explore selected macro models of practice and learn about human service organizations that often serve as an immediate context for community practice.

SWRK 522/P. Foundations of Field Education I and Placement (2/1)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the MSW program. Corequisite: SWRK 522P. Field education in the professional foundation year is designed to permit the student to apply the knowledge, skills, and values learned in courses in the liberal arts, social work practice, social welfare policy and services, human behavior in the social environment, and social research in an educationally supervised experience. Students are required to complete approximately 200-250 hours of supervised practice during the course in an assigned social service agency. Agency assignments are made by the field coordinator after consultation with the student. (Offered Fall semester.) (Letter Grade only)

SWRK 523/P. Foundations of Field Education II and Placement (2/1)

Prerequisite: SWRK 522. Field education in the professional foundation year is designed to permit the student to apply the knowledge, skills and values learned in courses in the liberal arts, social work practice, social welfare policy and services, human behavior in the social environment, and social research in an educationally supervised experience. Students are required to complete approximately 250-300 hours of supervised practice during the course in an assigned social service agency. Agency assignments are made by the field coordinator after consultation with the student. (Letter Grade only)

SWRK 525. Social Welfare Policy and Services (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Acceptance to the MSW program. This course examines economic, historical, political, intellectual, socio-cultural, leadership, values, ideologies and other such factors shaping social welfare, economic policy, programs and services. It addresses various frameworks for studying social welfare policy, programs and services, and examines the roles of policy-makers, the processes of social change and the roles of social workers as facilitators of positive social change. Emphasis is placed on effects of social and economic policy decisions on impoverished and oppressed people.

SWRK 535. Social Work Research Methods I (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Acceptance to the MSW program. This foundation course is designed to provide an introduction to research methods and to produce an appreciation of the research process. The course provides an overview of social science research methods useful for social work practice. The class provides the foundation of knowledge and skills that enable students to be intelligent consumers of science-based information, to conduct social research and to critically evaluate social work practice. Students will be prepared to participate in a range of social work research activities, including: (a) conceptualization of research problems; (b) review of the literature; (c) research designs; (e) measurement; (f) data collection; and (g) evaluation of data. The student will gain an understanding of how research can facilitate and inform practice decisions and on-going evaluation of one’s practice.

SWRK 601. Advanced Social Work Practice with Urban Families I (3)

Prerequisite: Second year standing. This course advances students’ theoretical knowledge and practice skills in working with urban families and small groups. The course utilizes a family-systems perspective and integrates such concepts as family stress and resilience, prevention and recovery in understanding and treating families through the phases of treatment from engagement and assessment to termination and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development and enhancement of knowledge, skill, theories and values specific to family practice. Various family therapy models will be introduced, with an emphasis on those substantiated by evidence-based research. Theories of the family, family development and diverse family structures are examined. Several specific issues commonly faced by families in urban environments also are examined, including specific models in prevention and recovery.

SWRK 602. Advanced Social Work Practice with Urban Families II (3)

Prerequisites: SWRK 601; Second year standing. This course advances student’s knowledge and practice skills in working with individuals and couples. Utilizing a strengths-based, person-in-environment perspective, students are taught engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination skills. Evidence-based practice models will be introduced, teaching students to evaluate and critique their effectiveness with diverse clients. The major focus is on developing skill and competence with individuals within the context of their urban family and system.

SWRK 621. Advanced Social Work Practice in Urban Communities (3)

Prerequisite: SWRK 521. Recommended preparatory: First year (Generalist) courses. This course is designed around social justice and critical multicultural theoretical frameworks to help students understand and apply mezzo-macro social work interventions in urban settings with families/groups, communities, organizations and institutions. Building upon the material in SWRK 521, the course will provide an opportunity to explore and apply selected advanced social work mezzo-macro practice skills such as planning, organizing, program development and implementation, organizational assessment, and evaluation. In addition, students will learn about leadership integration and human service organizations that often serve as an immediate context for community practice.

SWRK 622/P. Advanced Field Practicum with Urban Families I and Placement (2/1)

Prerequisites: Second year standing, SWRK 523/P. Corequisite: SWRK 622P. Advanced Field Practicum I is the first semester of the advanced concentration field practicum courses. In the advanced field practicum, students continue to build upon the knowledge and skills gained during the Foundation program. The course provides field education about the advanced concentration curriculum, which focuses on social work with urban families. The first practicum is designed to provide experience in direct work with families or subsets of families, offering an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Students are required to complete approximately 250-300 hours of supervised practice in their assigned social service agency and attend the field practicum course designed to integrate classroom learning and field experience. (Offered Fall semester.) (Letter Grade only)

SWRK 623/P. Advanced Field Practicum with Urban Families II and Placement (2/1)

Prerequisites: Second year standing, SWRK 622/P. Corequisite: SWRK 623P. Advanced Practice with Urban Families Field Practicum II is the second semester of the advanced concentration field practicum courses. The course provides field education about the advanced concentration curriculum, which focuses on social work with urban families. This second practicum is designed to provide experience in larger system work with and on behalf of families, coordinating with the content classroom learning. During the second semester of field practicum, students continue at their first semester assigned placement site while continuing to enhance their social work practice skills. Students are required to complete approximately 300-360 hours of supervised practice in their assigned social service agency. (Offered Spring semester.) (Letter Grade only)

SWRK 630. Family Crisis, Trauma and Grief (3)

Prerequisite: Second year standing. This course examines the complex issues of family crisis, trauma and grief for social workers working with urban families and individuals who have experienced these conditions. Several theoretical approaches are examined, with an emphasis on crisis intervention in traumatic and stressful situations, as well as issues of death and dying and the grief and loss associated with them. In the modern urban environments, many people experience traumatic events in their daily lives. The purpose of the course is to acquaint social work students with the nature and impact as well as some of the concepts, theories and principles for dealing with client systems of all sizes when they face crisis, trauma and grief. The significance of crisis, trauma and grief for fields of such practice as mental health, hospital social work, child welfare, gerontology and other social services, and in community violence and terrorism are explored.

SWRK 635. Social Work Research Methods II (3)

Prerequisites: Second year standing; SWRK 535. This course provides a more in-depth view of social science research methods useful for social work practice with urban families. It provides the knowledge and skills that enable students to be intelligent consumers of information, to conduct social research and to critically evaluate social work practice. Students also will learn how to use research to scientifically evaluate their own practice. This advanced-year course builds on knowledge of research concepts and methods developed during foundation year research courses, particularly SWRK 535, as well as on the expansion of knowledge students acquire about human behavior, social work practice and social welfare policies and programs. It extends students’ understanding of research methods and their ability to evaluate social work practice using a variety of research designs. Students will learn the skills of problem formulation, operationalization and examination, and utilization of the peer-reviewed literature by focusing on a research topic they are passionate about. This work will serve as the foundation on which students’ capstone projects will be based.

SWRK 645. Urban Social Policy and Advocacy (3)

Prerequisite: Second year standing. This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and skills of policy practice (including both analysis and advocacy) to effectively participate in the development and advancement of policies that support and effect change at multiple levels of diverse client systems in urban environments. This course helps build skills in both formal and informal policy analysis, identifying underlying values and communicating and organizing to effect policy formation and change.

SWRK 650A-Z. Selected Topics in Social Work (3)

Prerequisite: Second year standing. In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in social work. Topics offered may change from semester to semester. Critical writing and reading is required.

Course	Title
SWRK 650A	Child Welfare Services
SWRK 650B	Addictions
SWRK 650C	Mental Health Wellness and Recovery
SWRK 650D	Practice in Child Welfare Settings
SWRK 650F	Suicide Prevention
SWRK 650G	Macro Practice
SWRK 650I	Aging and Families
SWRK 650J	Immigration
SWRK 650K	Dreams
SWRK 650L	LGBT
SWRK 650M	Group Therapy
SWRK 650N	Couples Therapy
SWRK 650O	Healthcare Settings
SWRK 650P	Family Therapy
SWRK 650Q	Pre-Licensure Course
SWRK 650R	Social Work in Schools
SWRK 650S	Pre-Licensure Course
SWRK 650U	International Social Work: Issues and Challenges
SWRK 650V	Integrative Healthcare

SWRK 698. Capstone Project (3)

Prerequisite: Second year standing. Offered as the culminating experience of the MSW graduate program, students complete an individual research project reflecting the student’s interests and needs in working with urban families. Outcomes of this culminating graduate project will require students to collect, analyze and report direct observations; write a research paper that includes a title page, abstract, background, methods and discussion sections conforming to APA Publication Manual guidelines; and present a poster in an open community-invited forum. This project meets the culminating experience requirements. In rare instances a grant proposal written in conjunction with a community agency, submitted for funding consideration, and presented in poster format at an open community-invited forum will be considered in lieu of a research paper. Faculty and students whenever possible will work with the grant writing center.

SWRK 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite: Second year standing. This course may be taken to develop expertise in areas not included in the regular curriculum or as preparation for the comprehensive examination.

URBS 150. Discover the City (3)

This course requires students to make connections between their daily experiences and urban life. Housing, neighborhoods, parks, transportation, environmental conditions, urban infrastructure and other aspects of urban living are examined. Students will investigate a range of urban problems and effective solutions with examples from Southern California and elsewhere. Course assignments will include active exploration of the city. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

URBS 206. Introduction to Graphic Communication Tools Used by Urban Studies and Planning Professionals (3)

This course will focus on graphic communication tools commonly used by planning professionals. The development of maps, charts, drawings and 3D visualizations enhance the ability of professionals to interact with clients and the public. The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to perform spatial analysis and present spatial data will be emphasized. The course will also provide a fundamental knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) for creating maps and drawings and of 3D visualization tools to enhance public understanding of proposals.

URBS 250. Planning the Multiethnic City (3)

Comprehensive analysis of the social, cultural and land use structure of cities in the U.S. since 1900. A major focus of the course will be on the significant demographic changes that have influenced urban and public policy since 1975. This course will explore a myriad of issues related to multiethnic constituencies and conservation of heritage in American cities.

URBS 300. Planning Theory (3)

Prerequisite: URBS 150 or URBS 250 or URBS 310 or instructor consent. Detailed examination of the foundational ideas and issues of the urban planning profession drawn from planning history, alternative models of planning and planning ethics. Rational, incremental, advocacy and participatory theories are examined with a focus on techniques for increasing citizen participation. Planning principles will be examined in the context of case studies drawn from the Los Angeles region, the U.S. and world cities.

URBS 310. Growth and Sustainable Development of Cities (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the forces contributing to the form, structure and sustainable development of cities. Emphasis on urban areas of the U.S. Conservation of resources and heritage in city development will be considered. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

URBS 340A. Quantitative Urban Research Methods (3)

This course is an introduction to research methods typically used in urban studies and planning. It provides basic skills for research design and statistical techniques appropriate for quantitative analysis. The focus of the course is on the approaches to research design, data collection, analysis of survey data and the application of statistical techniques. Students will learn how and when to use descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. This is an intensive writing course: Students are required to read scholarly research papers and conduct a library literature and database search. Students will learn to use statistical analysis software to build a database to analyze their own data.

URBS 340B. Qualitative Urban Research Methods (3)

Prerequisite: URBS 340A or instructor consent. This is an introduction to research designs and methodologies incorporating qualitative methods of data collection, such as archival research, interviews, behavior mapping, cognitive mapping, participant observation and survey instruments. The ethical treatment of research subjects also is addressed. This is an intensive writing course: Students are required to read scholarly research papers and conduct a library literature and database search. The course emphasizes student-generated research design, fieldwork, data analysis and final project.

URBS 345. The General Plan and Zoning (3)

This course deals with the requirements for comprehensive planning and zoning in the State of California. Emphasis will be placed on the mandated general plan elements of land use, housing, circulation, Open space, conservation, safety and noise. Special attention will be paid to formulating a framework for a general plan, and preparation, adoption and amendment of the general plan. As the major tool for the implementation of the general plan, zoning will be addressed in terms of the enactment process and administration through the use of the variance, conditional use permits and zone changes. Students will be required to participate in a series of field-based and studio-based exercises focusing on general plan formulation and current zoning problems.

URBS 350. Cities of the Developing World (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Urbanization process of cities with an emphasis on the historical background and the social, economic, cultural and political factors responsible for shaping cities in the developing world. Spatial dimensions of the urbanization process and common urban problems are explored using case studies of cities in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

URBS 380. Los Angeles: Past, Present, Future (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Multidisciplinary investigation of the Los Angeles urban area, its patterns of population and resources distribution; its historical, economic, social and cultural developments; and policies models designed to cope with its problems and to develop its potential as an ethnically diverse metropolis on the Pacific Rim. Application of social science methodology. Series of faculty and guest speakers, weekly discussion sessions and field trips. (Cross-listed with HIST 380 and POLS 380.) (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

URBS 400. Planning for the Natural and Built Environment (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Relationships between people and technology in the city, and the application of resources to supply such urban needs as transportation, waste disposal, water and communication. Technological change and forecasting.

URBS 405. Advanced Research Methods for Planning (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing and URBS 340A; or instructor consent. Focuses on key urban planning concepts, theories and research methods. Emphasis placed on the application of research methods to tasks normally assigned to professional planners and the completion of a class project that focuses on a specific urban planning problem defined by a local, community-based organization (CBO). Working with a CBO, students prepare a proposal consisting of a problem statement and a research protocol, gather quantitative and qualitative data, perform analysis, and write a final report that includes recommendations to the community-based organization.

URBS 408. Policy Making for Urban Planners (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. The course will comprehensively address the complex arena of public policy in relation to city planning, land-use issues and urban policy. This will incorporate how a society based on pluralist democracy balances the demands of a range of interest groups, including planners, city bureaucracies, politicians, community groups, private-sector economic interests, the non-profit sector, state and federal agencies and the general public. The focus will be on issues related to the built environment and the controversial nature of constant transformation of land uses in cities. In addition, the course will address the interrelationship between local government implementation strategies and federal urban program laws and regulations. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the linkages between urban social policy, distributional equity in local and federal programs, and environmental considerations within the arena of governmental decision making systems.

URBS 412. Grant Writing (3)

Prerequisites: URBS 340A and URBS 340B; Upper division standing. This course is intended to provide students with basic knowledge in the research, writing and planning skills involved in preparing grant proposals. The presumption is that students possess no substantive prior knowledge of grant writing. Students will learn the basic phases of writing a grant proposal, how to search for sources of grant funding and the process of submitting grant proposals to public and private agencies and foundations. Students also will learn how to use the Internet to search for grant opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on nonprofit organizations that deal with human service needs. The course will address how to manage the implementation of a grant proposal and how to measure the impact a particular service has on a community.

URBS 415. The California Environmental Quality Act for Urban Planners (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. This course deals with California’s statutory requirements for environmental planning and policy. The focus of the course will be on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process that addresses issuance of Negative Declarations, preparation of draft and final environmental impact reports (EIRs), litigation, decision making and the requirements of professional consulting. A special emphasis will be placed on understanding the environmental implications of typical projects that occur in an urban setting.

URBS 416. Urban Housing (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. This course is designed to help students explore the complexity of housing and housing-related issues from a planning perspective. Students will develop a basic understanding of the housing market, its relationship to community development and its importance to communities and the U.S. economy. A wide variety of topics will be discussed, including the use and meaning of housing, the development of federal, state and local housing policy, the changing dynamics of housing policy, the housing market, housing finance, the challenge of providing affordable housing and the relationship of housing to community development/neighborhood transformation. Considerable emphasis will be placed on housing issues in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Class time will be devoted to lectures, guest lectures, class discussions and group discussions.

URBS 420. Communities, Neighborhoods and Planning (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Study of human behavior as it is affected by basic human needs and urban environmental conditions, and an examination of alternative strategies for restructuring social institutions and social behavior.

URBS 425. Social Policy, Environmental Justice and the City (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Addresses the linkages between urban social policy, distributional equity in local and federal programs, and environmental movements initiated as a response to regressive land use and/or planning strategies. Specific areas of social policy that are analyzed in this course are housing policies and programs, economic development and revitalization, transportation, urban recreation and cultural projects, and local governmental implementation strategies.

URBS 430. Planning in the Public Sector (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Analysis of public and private institutions through which modern urban society functions, with emphasis on the structure and functions of cities from the perspective of their organizational life.

URBS 435. Planning for Community Development (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Examination of the theories of local economic development and how each theory informs real-world policy and practice. Implementation and implications of alternative strategies are illustrated by specific case studies.

URBS 440. Community-Based Urban Design (3)

Prerequisites: URBS 206, URBS 340A and URBS 340B; or instructor consent. The study of current urban design techniques and policies and their application to local communities and neighborhoods. Digital tools and computer aided design will be utilized for site planning. Local communities will be involved in the urban design process utilizing various community participation techniques, as the class collaborates to develop the final site plan.

URBS 450. Senior Seminar in Urban Studies and Planning (4)

Prerequisites: URBS 206, URBS 340A or other equivalent research methods course, URBS 340B and senior standing; or instructor consent. Advanced seminar on contemporary topics in urban studies and planning. Students are required to produce a culminating research project.

URBS 452. Urban Land-Use Planning (3)

URBS 460. Legal Foundations of Planning (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing and URBS 300; or instructor consent. This course is a general introduction to land use planning law in the United States. It looks primarily at the state, regional and municipal levels, with an emphasis on practices and procedures to manage land use and growth in California. The course covers four broad areas: Introduction to Law and the U.S. Legal System; State and Local Planning Law; Managing Urban Land Use: Conflicts and Quality of Life; and Managing Growth.

URBS 480. Urban Transportation Planning (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. This course is a general introduction to the interrelated systems of urban transportation and urban land use and their effects on the growth, development and future of human settlements. The course will provide entry-level competence for students seeking employment in transportation planning in the public or private sectors. Four broad areas are covered: transportation planning history; transportation and land use theory; transportation planning process and techniques; and urban transportation policy. (Cross-listed with GEOG 483.)

URBS 490A-C. Fieldwork (1-3)

Prerequisites: Senior standing and URBS 340A, URBS 340B, URBS 206 or other equivalent research methods courses; or instructor consent. Urban field research using quantitative and/or qualitative analytical techniques through supervised projects. The ethics of professional planning and research will be practiced. Final projects may be presented to community stakeholders at instructor’s discretion.

URBS 494A-C. Internship (1-3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Upon prior approval by the internship coordinator, students may earn up to 6 units for professional experience in a planning department, social service agency or other public or private organization dealing with urban problems. The course will focus on professional preparation and ethics of professional practice in urban studies and in urban planning. (Credit/No Credit only)

URBS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Urban Planning (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Deals with a wide range of topics and specializations that are customarily dealt with by professional urban planners.

URBS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Urban Studies and Planning (1-3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Selected topics in urban studies and planning, with course content to be determined.

URBS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

No course description.

URBS 610. Contemporary Urban Planning in the United States and California (3)

Provides an overview of urban planning as practiced in the U.S. The course assumes some familiarity with urban planning and builds on common issues and problems in the field utilizing a topical approach. Such critical issues as transportation, housing, social and environmental justice, citizen participation, urban design, urban sprawl, sustainable development and New Urbanism will be examined in detail.

URBS 615. Analytical Principles and Practices in Urban Planning (3)

Planners manage resources, such as people, time, money, land, and infrastructure and success depends on the careful identification of scarce resources, constraints and conflicts. Within this context, students learn how to apply important principles to solve urban problems. Rather than examine theory in the abstract, students apply analysis to an array of important issues that planners must deal with: public goods, collective action, housing investment, crime, local taxes, traffic congestion, air pollution, and land use.

URBS 620. Seminar in Comprehensive Planning (3)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the general plan and zoning process in the U.S. and California. Special emphasis will be placed on the plan elements dealing with land use, housing, circulation, open space, conservation, safety and noise. Zoning will be addressed in terms of the structure and content of zoning ordinances and the administration process. Other topics include administrative aspects of planning, and negotiation skills for planners in implementing the comprehensive plan. Supporting field trips and discussions with planners and project managers are planned.

URBS 630. Sustainable Development and Environmental Impact Analysis (3)

This course deals with approaches to planning for sustainable development and the requirements for environmental planning and policy associated with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This act and regulatory guidelines can serve as a model for impact analysis in any global setting. A special emphasis will be placed on understanding the implications of sustainable development for typical projects that occur in urban settings and the techniques used to assess impacts. Supporting field trips and discussions with planners and project managers are planned.

URBS 640. Seminar in Planning for Communities and Local Economic Development (3)

This course focuses on the study of human behavior as it is affected by basic human needs and urban conditions. Special attention will be given to: (1) the manner in which local neighborhoods and communities are integrated into the planning process and how needs are articulated; and (2) the manner in which local economic development can be affected by the planning process and by the integration of community participation. Supporting field trips and discussions with planners and project managers are planned.

URBS 650. Policy Analysis and Implementation (3)

Public policy analysis and implementation is an important element within the larger process of public policy making. It is a growing field in academic research and a growing professional field in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The course provides an introduction to the fundamental theories, concepts, terms, and methodologies associated with public policy analysis and program implementation. Students will systematically walk through the basic steps of the policy analysis process, from the identification and definition of a problem, to the analysis of alternative policies for addressing the problem, the selection of evaluation criteria, and the selection of a particular policy option. Considerable emphasis will be placed on the development of a plan for implementation.

URBS 660. Planning Law (3)

This course will provide a background of the American legal system for non-law students and then focus on land use controls in the United States. Understanding the legal foundations for planning provides the professional planner with the ability to recommend, write and create effective policies and successfully implement those policies. Understanding issues of zoning, eminent domain, and takings effect what is permissible in plans. Planners also need to consider First Amendment and exclusionary zoning issues. To promote sustainability the legal frameworks regarding development controls, growth management, aesthetics and preservation are important to understand. Through reviewing case law, the planner will be better prepared to promote and defend their clients.

URBS 670. Visual Communication Skills for Urban Planners (3)

The course will focus on graphic communication skills for urban planners. It will provide an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as a spatial data analysis tool for planners. It will also be an introduction to Creative Suite applications to utilize them for graphic communication and map making.

URBS 680. Quantitative Analysis in Urban Planning (3)

This course exposes students to a range of quantitative analysis techniques typically applied to the study of urban phenomena. As a critical part of coursework students explore relevant data sources and appropriate data analysis methods. Students perform various diagnostic tests on quantitative data as they build their own datasets using statistical software. Both bivariate and advanced multivariate quantitative techniques such as, ANOVAs, correlation analysis, regression and logistical regression analysis are covered along with essential lessons on the interpretation of results.

URBS 685. Qualitative Research in Urban Planning (3)

The course focuses on qualitative research methods to address urban planning and social science related problems. Qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, observations, cognitive mapping, participant observation, and questionnaires will be utilized with corresponding research designs and methodologies such as ethnography and critical inquiry. Content analysis with coding process in grounded theory will be utilized. Ethical treatment of human research subjects will be discussed.

URBS 690. Field Project in Urban Planning (3)

This course will serve as the capstone course for the certificate program. Field projects will be defined and approved prior to the student’s completion of the four preceding courses. The course will focus on application of certificate course content to a specific urban-environmental planning problem at the local level in a local city. Students will be required to be in contact with the professor as the project evolves.

URBS 698. Professional Project (3)

The emphasis is on the blending of practical skills with knowledge gained from core-area courses. The course focuses on application of planning theory and use of research and analysis skills for implementation in community and regional professional projects.

Contact

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dean: Yan Searcy
Special Assistant to the Dean: Sylvia Macauley
(818) 677-3317
csbs.info@csun.edu

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Courses

AFRS 099. Writer’s Workshop (1)

AFRS 100. Introduction to Black Studies and Culture (3)

AFRS 110. Fundamentals of Business Organization and Management (3)

AFRS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)

AFRS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)

AFRS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)

AFRS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)

AFRS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)

AFRS 151. Freshman Speech Communication (3)

AFRS 161. American Political Institutions: A Black Perspective (3)

AFRS 165. Introduction to Pan Africanism (3)

AFRS 168. Introduction to the African Diaspora (3)

AFRS 171. Classical African Civilization (3)

AFRS 201. Economics of the African-American Community I (3)

AFRS 204. Race and Critical Thinking (3)

AFRS 210. Consumer Behavior in the African American Community (3)

AFRS 220. Psychological Environment of the African-American (3)

AFRS 221. Social Environment of the African-American (3)

AFRS 222. Elements of the Human Geography of the African-American (3)

AFRS 226. Traditional African Cultures (3)

AFRS 245. African-American Literature Since 1930 (3)

AFRS 246. Introduction to African-American Drama (3)

AFRS 252. Popular Culture and the Black World (3)

AFRS 271. African-American History to 1865 (3)

AFRS 272. African-American History Since 1865 (3)

AFRS 274. History of Caribbean Societies Since the 1830s (3)

AFRS 280. Workshop in Creative Writing for Minority Students (3)

AFRS 282. African Religion in the New World (3)

AFRS 300. Contemporary Issues in the African-American Community (3)

AFRS 301. Economics of the African-American Community II (3)

AFRS 311. Black Psychology (3)

AFRS 320. African-American Personality Development (3)

AFRS 322. African-American Family (3)

AFRS 324. The Black Woman in Contemporary Times (3)

AFRS 325. The Black Man in Contemporary Times (3)

AFRS 331/L. African-American Religious Music: History and Literature and Gospel Lab (2/1)

AFRS 332. African-American Music I (3)

AFRS 337. Black Images on the Silver Screen (3)

AFRS 344. Literature of the Caribbean and African Experience (3)

AFRS 345. African-American Autobiography (3)

AFRS 346. Contemporary Black Female Writers (3)

AFRS 350. Advanced Writing (3)

AFRS 355. Black World News Practicum (3)

AFRS 361. African-American Politics (3)

AFRS 366. Colonialism in Africa (3)

AFRS 367. African American Social Movements (3)

AFRS 368. Politics of Hip Hop (3)

AFRS 376. African Enslavement in the New World (3)

AFRS 392. Sociological Foundations of Education (Elementary)(3)

AFRS 392A-Z. Fieldwork in the African-American Community (3)

AFRS 395. Bilingualism in the African-American Community (3)

AFRS 398. Research Methods and Paradigms in Pan African Studies (3)

AFRS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)

AFRS 420. The Black Child (3)

AFRS 421. Strategies for Black Child Development (3)

AFRS 451. Mass Communication in the African-American Community (3)

AFRS 466A. The United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, and Africa (3-3)

AFRS 466B. Model Organization of African Unity Practicum (3-3)

AFRS 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

AFRS 488. Sustainability and Environmental Justice in African and African Diaspora Communities (3)

AFRS 490. Statistical Research and Methods in Pan African Studies (3)

AFRS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Africana Studies (3)

AFRS 498. Proseminar in Pan African Studies (3)

AFRS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

AFRS 590A-Z. Selected Topics in the Advanced Studies of Afro-American Experience (3)

AFRS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)

AFRS 600. Seminar in Pan African Research Methodologies (3)

AFRS 601. Seminar in Applied Public Policy Issues and the Black Comparative Urban Experience (3)

ANTH 108. Latin American Cultures (3)

ANTH 150. The Human Adventure: Introduction to Anthropology (3)

ANTH 151. Physical Anthropology (3)

ANTH 152. Culture and Human Behavior (3)

ANTH 153. Temples, Tombs and Treasures? An Introduction to Archaeology (3)

ANTH 212. Anthropology of Sex (3)

ANTH 222. Visions of the Sacred (3)

ANTH 232. Expressive Culture (3)

ANTH 250. Archaeology of Warfare (3)

This is an archive of the 2018-2019 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, Please visit catalog.csun.edu.