BIOL 101 (001) Concepts of Biology (w/lab)

Study of the nature and interaction of living things on the planet. Includes cell organization; diversity and structure of plants and animals; DNA and genetics; ecology; and evolution.

CMST 131 ( 011) Speech Communication

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CMST 132 (012) Small Group Communication

Effective oral communication. Introduction to human communication theory. Practice in gathering, organizing, and presenting material in speeches to persuade, inform, and interest.

This course examines communication in small group processes such as group development, group climate, leadership and roles, problem solving, and conflict. Participation in an in-class small group helps facilitate individual and group improvement.

ENGL 130 (001) Academic Writing

Instruction and practice in writing university-level expository prose.

GEOS 141 (041) Concepts of Physical Science (w/lab)

Prerequisite or Concurrent enrollment in MATH 110.
Basic concepts of motion, force, energy, chemical change, and their interactions.

HIST 101 (002A) Ancient Civilizations

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HIST 102 (002B) Medieval/Modern Civilizations

Examination of the political, economic, religious, and social structures of the ancient civilization

Examination of the political, economic, religious, and social structures of the medieval and early-modern civilizations

HIST 130 (050) US History

Survey of American history. Development of the United States and its political, economic, social, and cultural institutions. From colonial times to the present.

HUMN 100 ( 001) Introduction. To Humanities

A broad introduction to the major forms and types of artistic expression: sculpture, architecture, painting, philosophy, literature, drama, dance, film, and music.

MATH 110 (050A) Concepts & Structure of Mathematics

Structure of the real number system, operations on real numbers, number theory.

MATH 111 (050B) Concepts & Structure of Mathematics

Problem-solving, probability and statistics, measurement and the metric system, geometry.

PHIL 102 (002) Logic & Critical Thinking

A practical course in clear thinking and sound reasoning, which includes training in recognizing and avoiding the most commonly made mistakes in reasoning.

POLS 155 (055) Government:: National./State/Local

An investigation of Who gets What, When, and How in national, state, and local politics. Also includes principles of American governmental institutions, federal systems, congress, president, and courts.

PSYC 151 (041/141) Social Cultural Context of Psychological Development

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RELS  358 (158) Teaching about Religion in Public Schools

Examination of social and cultural influences on emotional, social, and intellectual development. Specific emphasis on children raised in lower socioeconomic environments as well as children of American Indian, Mexican-American, and black cultures.

An introduction to the major world religions and an analysis of legal, intellectual, and educational issues that arise in connection with the study of religions in American public schools.

THEA 311 (024/124) Child Literature in Performance

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THEA 111 (020) Literature in Performance

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THEA 112 (060) Acting

Development of the skills for effective dramatization of literature in the elementary classroom or children's theatre, including creative dramatics, storytelling, oral interpretation and group readings.

Development of (1) intellectual and emotional responsiveness to literature for increased understanding and appreciation, and (2) expressional skills of voice and body for effective oral interpretation of literature.

An exploration of human intention, as revealed in behavior, to be accomplished through a study of the techniques of acting, the interpretation of scripts, and the analysis of character.

BIOL 342 (142)Field Biology (w/ lab)

Prerequisites: BIOL 101.
Plant and animal morphology, classification, and ecological relationships examined through field and laboratory study

ENGL 333 (110) Advanced Composition for Teachers

Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher. Advanced practice in writing and in using writing in the classroom for single and multiple-subject credential candidates. This is a writing proficiency, C- or better required.

ENGL 341 (101) Reading Literature

Basic concepts involved in the study of literature, interpretation and criticism of literary works, and suggestions for helping others understand and appreciate literature.

ENGL 371 (121) Principles of English Language

An introduction to linguistics. Topics include language acquisition, language structure, language variation, and languages of the world.

GEOS 342 (142) Concepts in Earth & Space Science (w/ lab)

Prerequisites: GEOS 141.
Fundamental concepts in (1) the solar system and the universe, (2) the structure and composition of the solid Earth, and (3) Earth's atmosphere and water.

KINE 302 (PHED 102) Foundations of Childhood Physical Education

This course is designed to present a knowledge base of physical education that includes the analysis of movement skills and movement patterns, physical fitness, and how physical education is inherently linked to health and wellness. Also studied in this course will be children's motor development and how emotional, cognitive, and social growth characteristics influence motor development.

MATH 310 (112) Patterns & Structures in Mathematics

Prerequisites: MATH 110, MATH 111. An intuitive investigation into mathematics to find recurrent themes. Problem-solving techniques and a search for patterns will be used throughout a discussion of topics such as modular arithmetic, complex numbers, mathematical sequences and their applications.

NSCI 489A ( 243) Internship in Integrated Science Teaching

Prerequisites: BIOL 101, GEOS 141. Students have the opportunity to work with elementary and middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment in the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The hands-on lessons provide early teaching experiences in science for undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based on the California content standards in science. Students cover instructional strategies as well as content as part of the one-hour teaching and two-hour follow-up laboratory experience.

SOSC 301 (101) Spatial (Geographical) Concepts

This course covers the five themes of geography (location, place, human-environmental interaction, movement, and region) for use in the K-12 classroom. The impact of these themes on physical geography, human culture, and economic development is also emphasized. Skills include mapping of data, using appropriate geographical software, creating charts and diagrams, and interpreting information contained in an atlas.

CHST 358 (158) Chicanos in Contemporary Society (Ethnic)

Examination and analysis of the economic, social, and political status of Chicanos and Chicanas in the United States. Examines social characteristics and changes that have occurred since the Chicano Movement of the 1960s in areas such as immigration, demographics, stratification, educational attainment, and labor market participation.

SOSC 303 (103 ) Cultural Concepts (Non-Western)

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ASST 200 Cultures of Asia (Non-Western)

This is an exploration of the fundamental concepts of human biological, social, and cultural evolution. It is a comparative study of adaptation, social organization, religious and other ideological systems in contemporary non-Western societies. With a multidisciplinary approach, the course covers the biological basis of human social behavior, fossil evidence for human evolution, and relevant ethnographic and archaeological evidence of human social evolution.

An introduction to the people and cultures of Asia, emphasizing India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.

ARTS 493: Development of Children's Art

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MUSC 326: Music for Children

Art in the lives of children: art and child development; artistic and aesthetic understanding; creative expression; historical and cultural heritage; introduction to the profession and its practice.

Analysis of sequential concepts necessary for understanding the structural elements of music. Development of skills needed to promote musicality in children.

HIST 135 (035) Mexican Heritage in US

Study of the Mexican-American subculture in the United States after 1848: historical background, migration, cultural patterns, folklore, economic and political objectives. This course is also offered as CHST 135.

LAST 110 (50) Intro to Latin American Studies

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SPAN 332 (150) Latin Amer Cult & Civ

A survey of the history, geography, culture, and society of Latin America. This course is designed to provide students who are majoring in Latin American Studies, as well as General Education students, with an initial orientation in the study of Latin America on an interdisciplinary basis.

Prerequisite: SPAN 301. A survey of the cultural, social, economic, and political heritage of Latin America and its evolution into contemporary Latin American society.

SPAN 201 (003) Third Semester Spanish

Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or equivalent. Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in SPAN 101 and SPAN 102. This course includes composition and reading.

SPAN 202 (SPAN 004) Fourth Semester Spanish

Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or equivalent. Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in SPAN 101, SPAN 102, and SPAN 201. This course includes composition and reading.

SPAN 203 (SPAN 025) Reading & Conversation

Prerequisites: SPAN 201. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 202. Reading practice and discussions designed to further acquaint the student with Hispanic culture and to improve comprehension and vocabulary in preparation for upper-division courses.

SPAN 301 (SPAN 104A) Grammar & Composition

Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 321 and/or SPAN 303. Intensive review of grammar and its application in composition. This course or its equivalent is a prerequisite for all other upper-division courses.

BLMC 319 (BLMC 219) Bilingual Teachng Competencies

Prerequisites: SPAN 301 or equivalent, faculty permission. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. It is designed to develop bilingual teacher competence in the area of language. The primary goals are to develop language skill in content areas such as mathematics, science, and social studies, and to enhance the language proficiency of bilingual teachers in communication with parents, faculty, and staff. This course will also focus on teaching methodology in each of the content areas.

EDTE 302 (102) Access & Equity in Education

Prospective teachers examine sociopolitical issues of education relative to current demographics of California schools, integration of multicultural education, and promotion of social justice. Candidates identify, analyze, and minimize personal and institutional bias and explore the complexities of living and teaching in a pluralistic, multicultural society. Candidates identify barriers English Learners experience in becoming full participants in the school program and strategies for assisting students in overcoming these barriers.

45 Hours of Guided Classroom Experience. Requirement Met by;

EDTE 255 (Required prerequisite for Dept of Educ. credential programs and accepted by Prof. Studies in Educ. credential programs, info available here)

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EDCI 110: (Prefered prerequisite for Prof Studies in Educ. credential programs, info available here)

Prospective teachers acquire planned, structured observations and experiences in K-12 classrooms. Placements are made in selected schools and classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and represent California's diverse student population. Dialog/discussion sessions assist prospective teachers in making connections between subject matter courses, personal, social and emotional growth, and life in the K-12 schools. Prospective teachers are encouraged to begin introductory school experiences as early as possible in the subject matter program.

Selected experience related to educational and social interaction with youth. Offered for 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 units. Thirty to 60 hours of interaction with designated youth.

ENGL 470 ( 232) Second Language Acquisition)

Prerequisites: ENGL 371. Introduction to major issues in second language acquisition and teaching. Includes 3.0 hours field experience with second language learner(s).

HCSV 450 (260) Health Science for Elem. Teachers (must be taken within 7 years of earning Credential)

Addresses major health issues affecting the child, including, but not limited to, health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition, substance use and abuse, and sexuality. Overview of health instruction framework for California public schools.

PSYC 355 (202) Child & Adolescent Psychology

Physical, mental, social, and emotional factors of human growth and development from infancy through adolescence. Supervised experience working with children is strongly encouraged.

PSYC 414 ( 214) Psychology of Teaching

Prerequisites: PSYC 355, faculty permission.
Applications of principles of the psychology of human learning and development and counseling to educational practice. Prospective teachers analyze their motivations, personal value systems, role conceptualizations, and self-attitudes in relation to demands of the teaching profession. Concepts of emotional, social, and cognitive development as well as of childhood learning and motivation are applied to development of learning experiences for elementary school children.

SPED 343 (SPED 143): Overview of Special Education

This is a survey course recommended for students interested in all types of exceptional learners and a prerequisite to professional preparation programs in the Department of Professional Studies in Education. Content includes (1) an overview of the characteristics, identification, and educational needs of special populations, (2) social, familial, biological, historical, cultural, economic, political, and legal contexts in which special education occurs, and (3) characteristics of effective programs. Includes a service learning experience.

EDTE 440 (EDTE 289C): Practicum in Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom Settings

Prerequisite: 45 hrs of guided early field experience(EDCI 110 recommended). This course facilitates observation of and engagement in multiple teaching tasks under the apprenticeship of classroom teachers and a peer mentor. Student teachers in the last assignment of their professional preparation program act as peer mentors to course participants. Students in this course begin to develop a framework for basic lessons and unit design. Prospective teachers examine California's current recommendations for educational reform as they affect culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

SPED 343 (SPED 143) : Overview of Special Education

This is a survey course recommended for students interested in all types of exceptional learners and a prerequisite to professional preparation programs in the Department of Professional Studies in Education. Content includes (1) an overview of the characteristics, identification, and educational needs of special populations, (2) social, familial, biological, historical, cultural, economic, political, and legal contexts in which special education occurs, and (3) characteristics of effective programs. Includes a service learning experience.

SPED 569: Field Experience - General and Special Education

Prerequisite: 45 hrs of guided early field experience(EDCI 110 recommended), coenrollement or prior completion of SPED 343. Students enrolled in this course will participate in introductory field experiences in general and special education classroom settings. The course will include guided observations and exposure to varied educational environments and practices in teaching to diversity, and participating in special education and integrated regular education settings, preschool to adult levels. Settings include programs in schools and agencies that provide services to students of six categories of exceptionalities, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Minor in Special Education

A Special Education Minor completes the remaining prerequisites.