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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HCOM 353 - California At Crossroads
Critical historical examination of contemporary issues shaping 21st century California, such as cultural diversity, immigration, the state’s relationship to the global economy and the environment.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies, US1 U.S. Histories
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HCOM 354 - Critical Public Histories
Through partnership with local organizations and hands-on research projects, explores the theory and practice of public history through a critical examination of historical interpretation as framed for diverse public audiences in archives, museums, tourist sites, historic preservation efforts and in popular media representations.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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HCOM 356 - Digital Multicultural U.S. Histories
Critically examines multicultural histories of the United States using the tools of the digital humanities.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: (GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 357 - Constitutional Law
Introduction to constitutional law through an in-depth examination of select U.S. Supreme Court cases. Close attention to how constitutional law has shaped and been shaped by the experience of ordinary people and the impact of the court’s decisions on the social, political, and economic histories of the United States from a multicultural perspective. Offers built-in assessment in the concentration Pre-Law.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 358 - Critical Perspective on Law in Society
Broadly introduces law in society from interdisciplinary global perspectives. Focuses on intersections of law with everyday life and how law is shaped by and shapes its social context. Special attention to how race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual orientation relate to law and legal systems.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 359 - Law, Politics and LGBTQ History
Examines multicultural and intersectional histories of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and communities in the United States. Emphasis on the social, political and legal dimensions of those histories.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 360 - Constitutional History
Intensive study of the U.S and California Constitutions from a historical perspective, focusing on the relationship of social, political, and economic transformation to constitutional jurisprudence. The course explores the relationship of the states to the federal government, civil rights and liberties, and the contested meanings of freedom, liberty and equality under the law. Provides opportunities for students to use historical perspectives to understand and advocate for solutions connected.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)]
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
University Requirement: US23 Civics
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 3
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HCOM 361 - Crime and Communities
Explores relationship of the criminal justice system to various kinds of communities; includes a focus on the intersection of criminal justice with race, ethnicity, class, age, sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 362 - Constitutional History
Intensive study of the U.S and California Constitutions from a historical perspective, focusing on the relationship of social, political, and economic transformation to constitutional jurisprudence. The course explores the relationship of the states to the federal government, civil rights and liberties, and the contested meanings of freedom, liberty and equality under the law. Provides opportunities for students to use historical perspectives to understand and advocate for solutions connected.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)]
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
University Requirement: US23 Civics
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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HCOM 363 - Topics in Social History
Often described as history from the bottom up, social history has become critical to how many historians have approached the history of ordinary people. This course introduces students to commonly used theories, methods and practices in social history scholarship and historical writing with a primary emphasis on the history of the United States.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 365 - Chicanx Latinx History
Advanced introduction to the historical experiences of people of Mexican and Latin American descent in the U.S. Explores a variety of forces which have shaped and continue to shape the lives of these communities. Emphasizes the historical and sociological method used to analyze these experiences, with primary focus on the 20th century.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 366 - History of Religion in the United States
Introduce students to the history of various religious traditions in the United States, particularly the intersection of religion with nationalism, legal and political institutions, identity formation, and the struggle over the meaning of religion in diverse multicultural communities.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 367 - Gender and United States History
This course explores the role of gender in shaping the historical experiences and analysis of those experiences by historians of the United States with an emphasis on the intersection of gender with other social categories, including race, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation among others.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 368 - U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction
This course explores the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War, from the 1840s to 1877, organized around four broad themes: the crisis of union and disunion in an expanding republic; slavery, race, and emancipation; the experience of modern, total war for individuals and society; and the political and social challenges of Reconstruction. The course explores national, sectional, racial, constitutional, individual, social, intellectual, and/or moral dimensions of the period.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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HCOM 369 - Asian American History
A survey of the major events, people, places and themes that have shaped Asian migration, racialization and resistance in the U.S. from the 1800s to the present. Provides both macro and micro vantage points, both national and transnational, revealing how changes in the world economy, legislation and racial attitudes reveal the interconnectedness between different Asian groups, between Asians and other groups and possibilities for conflict, resistance and agency in different historical contexts.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HCOM 370 - Media and the Military
This course is designed to provide both practical and theoretical frameworks in which to analyze communications and media work with the U.S. military. Students who wish to pursue careers in media, or with the military will learn practical skills for navigating media issues with the U.S. military. The course also is suitable for those who wish to participate in theoretical discussions about media representation of the military and military topics such as gender, race, and sexuality.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 371 - Community Journalism Studies
This course explores the roles we play today as both consumers and producers of media across multiple platforms. Students engage in the study of journalism’s role in reflecting a community voice and facilitating dialogue for community betterment, and are introduced to the craft of journalistic storytelling.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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HCOM 373 - Introduction to Public Relations
Introduces students to the history, evolution, principles and basic practices of modern public relations. Students study theories of the public and public relations and build skills in crafting and distributing effective communication campaigns.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 3
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HCOM 383 - Genres of Social Justice Writing
Intermediate level writing and research course where students engage in theory and practice of professional and technical genres for social advocacy. Students use primary and secondary research methods and collaborate to produce proposals, reports, visual and multimedia communication, and other professional and technical texts for community advocacy and outreach.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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HCOM 385 - Reporting
Prepares students to conduct journalistic interviewing, newswriting and reporting from a local, community perspective. Outcomes include learning basic and advanced journalistic interviewing techniques, information gathering and independent research, and critical news source evaluation, ethical decision making; and journalistic writing of news, editorial, and feature articles for print and digital media.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 3
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HCOM 387 - Media Technology
This course introduces students to the technology used in modern journalism. This includes mobile reporting, social media, podcasting and other digital tools for reporting and community engagement.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2
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HCOM 390 - Magazine Writing
Prepares students to report and write magazine articles about social issues. Outcomes include learning intermediate journalistic and creative nonfiction interviewing, reporting techniques, and writing short feature and in-depth magazine stories. Focuses on training students to create a magazine story from conception and pitch, through delivering the final copy for publication.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 393 - Race and Ethnicity in the United States
This course examines race and ethnicity, and the experiences of people of color in the United States. The course is intersectional and transnational, reflecting the global context of the U.S., and engaging other social categories such as class, gender, sexuality, and ability in studying people¿s experiences. Various ways race and ethnicity operate in culture and social life are surveyed, highlighting culture, institutions, and everyday life as sites where racial and ethnic dynamics are seen.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HCOM 395 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Human Communication.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 395S - Special Topic:Service Learning
With faculty sponsorship and oversight, students design, develop, and teach a particular topic in Human Communication.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 396 - Field Studies
Opportunities for independent field research projects involving oral history, social action writing, archival research, or investigative journalism.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 396S - Field Studies Service Learning
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 397 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-4
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HCOM 397S - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 398 - Legal Studies Internship
Opportunity for independent internship involving any area of legal studies.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 403 - Professional Ethics and Communication
Ethical and effective communication in professional or organizational contexts. Course examines small group and teamwork dynamics including deliberation, decision-making, and accountability.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 404 - Restorative Justice
Students explore diverse models of justice as philosophies and practices. The epistemological, ethical, political, and spiritual dimensions of restorative justice are studied in cross-cultural contexts.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 405 - Philosophy and Sexualities
Students explore the social construction of sexuality. Epistemological, ethical, political, and spiritual dimensions of sexuality are studied in cross-cultural contexts.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 406 - Philosophy According to Movies
Introduces classical philosophical questions, such as the nature of good and evil, reality, and efforts to understanding self and community, through stories and film. Visual media integrate with classical and contemporary readings in philosophy enabling students to learn about the problems, methods and insights in philosophical analysis.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 410 - Public Relations Ethics and Practices
Students study public relations models and theories, as well as practical public relations skills to better interact with myriad publics. Participants explore multiple ethical frameworks and apply them to the numerous issues facing public relations professionals.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 411 - Media Law and Policy
Students develop an understanding of laws and policies regulating media industries, and those related to the public as both producers and consumers of media content, by examining legal cases and contemporary case studies. The course covers the 1st Amendment, the FCC, defamation, privacy, fair use, social media and more.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 412 - Multicultural Conflict Resolution
Explores theories and methods of conflict resolution. Participants apply multicultural approaches to problem solving in personal, professional, and social contexts.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 420 - Advanced Studies in Rhetorical Theory
Students interpret, analyze, and evaluate a selection of rhetorical theories or theoreticians in comparative, cultural, global, historical, and political frameworks. They consider their roles as practitioners, consumers, and critics of rhetoric; they apply elements derived from their study of the theories to rhetorical topics. The specific content will vary each semester.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 422 - SelTop Multicultural Rhetorics
Explores in-depth a selection of one or more rhetorical traditions outside the traditional Western rhetorical canon; utilizes interdisciplinary methodologies to investigate and analyze the cultural concept and role of rhetoric in relationship to epistemology, ethics, spirituality, economics, and politics; examines developments in cultural rhetorical traditions in relationship to cross-cultural encounters, including but not limited to colonialism and postcolonialism.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 423 - Rhetoric of Religion
This course examines ways in which religion plays a significant role in constituting both community and controversy in various contexts. Rhetorical theory and method, as well as a critical cultural studies perspectives, will be used to analyze how religious rhetoric and rhetoric about religion can draw groups of people together or divide them.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 424 - Latin American Media and Pop Culture
A bilingual English/Spanish course that explores the role and impact of multiple media platforms and cultural products in Latin America, along with the intersecting political and social movements, and technological advancements. Through an interdisciplinary framework students will critically examine mass media and pop culture in the 20th and 21st centuries and advance their Spanish language skills through readings, discussion, lecture and writing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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HCOM 426 - Travel Narratives
Travel narratives have played a powerful role in shaping social inequality by relating journeys to home audiences, portraying the “other,” and revealing the culture and “self” of the traveler. This course examines the historical, literary, and cultural significance of narratives that convey and reinforce themes of discovery, conquest, colonization, exploration, and tourism in the Americas.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 427 - Survey of British Literature
Examines representative works by British writers from different periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Neo-Classical, Romantic, Realist, Modern and Post-Modern.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Winter term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 428 - Contemporary Chicana Poetry
Analyzes the works of Chicana poets of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them Lorna Dee Cervantes, Pat Mora, Ana Castillo, Sandra Cisneros, Demetria Martinez, and Diana Garcia. From the rural to the urban experience, students study the historical, cultural, and political determinants that define the work as Chicana.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 429 - BritLit& Engl Lang Perspective
Examines works by British writers from Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Neo-Classical, Romantic, Realist, Modern, and Post-Modern literary periods. Explores literature as both literary and linguistic text. Applies postcolonial approaches to literature and explores current linguistic theories and sociolinguistic approaches.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 6
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HCOM 432 - Social Action Writing
An intermediate level creative writing and research intensive course. Students do collaborative research and interviews in the community. They create poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and mixed media work towards a final public presentation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 and (HCOM 330 or HCOM 339S ) with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 432S - Social Action Writing
Intermediate level creative writing course in which students apply craft to a particular public issue. Students do collaborative research and interviews in the community. They produce poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, and visual representations of their writings. End-of-semester project is used to educate the community.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE Area A1 and A2 and A3) and (HCOM 330 or HCOM 339S ) with a C- or better]
University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 433 - Life Histories & Creative Narrative
Multicultural approaches to the study and creation of life histories including analyzing narratives, informed creative storytelling, oral history, and public interpretation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 434 - Creative Publishing and Critical Storytelling
An advanced course in the creation of journalistic products that critically explore contemporary topics and public issues. These productions, strategically designed for community engagement, include interactive visual stories, podcasts, and infographics. Builds on basic digital tools knowledge gained in HCOM 387.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 435 - Community Media Project
Explores the technical, journalistic, and social empowerment aspects of mass media products. Students help a community group create a media project, such as a newsletter, public service campaign, or website. Outcomes include applying advanced concepts of visual communication and journalistic production, as well as digital media techniques.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 436 - Literature of Sexualities
Students analyze literary criticism that offers criteria for defining straight, cisgender, asexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, transsexual, transgender and other sexual ways of being in literary tradition(s). We explore canonized, non-canonical, and marginalized texts in relationship to issues of sexuality and authorship, content, genre, and form. As well, students come to understand the long-standing politicization and censorship of the sexualized body in literature.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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HCOM 437 - Shakespeare
Analyzes Shakespeare’s plays from classical, modern, postmodern, and postcolonial perspectives, and meanings in the colonial and postcolonial world. Covers Shakespeare’s plays from comedies and histories to tragedies and romances. Explores the symbiotic relationship between literature and film.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Units: 4
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HCOM 440 - Leadership and Multicultural Communities
Study of leadership theories and practices within multicultural settings. Explores how cultural values and worldviews shape leadership definitions, styles, and communication. Emphasis on deliberative and decision-making processes, conflict resolution, and ethics.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 443 - Black Feminist Theory & Praxis
Explores the development of black feminism as both a conceptual framework and from a political practice. Examines black feminism from a comparative perspective and within a global context. Special attention will be given to black feminist thought and activism in Africa, the United States, England, and Brazil.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 445 - Slavery & Race in the Americas
Examines the cultural, social, and political dimensions of slavery and race relations in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Readings and class discussions explore the development of slavery in countries such as Cuba, Haiti, and Brazil. Examines the impact of nationalist ideologies on contemporary racial dynamics in the region.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 447 - Explore the African Diaspora
Explores African Diasporic societies and cultures including such issues as slavery, race and gender relations, political mobilizations, African Diasporic religions, music and literatures.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Winter term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 451 - Transnational Migrations
Examines recent theories related to migration including nationalism and the nation, transnationalism, diaspora, borders/borderlands, and globalization. Surveys key theories and compares histories of specific transnational communities, focusing primarily on migrations between Asia/Asia Pacific and the Americas.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 452 - Literature According to the Movies
This course explores how filmmakers translate literature into film, including depiction of characters, genres, and specific texts. Addresses how both literature and films examined represent race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, ability and other social identities; evaluates strengths and limitations of each form.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 454 - History of Victorian Britain
This course examines the key social and ideological influences that shaped the dominant concerns of Victorian Britain. Among these concerns are the roles of men and women, industrialization, class struggle, sexuality, racial difference, poverty and disease, education, and social change. Drawing on a wide range of textual evidence, the course provides opportunities to explore and apply methods of socio-cultural historical research.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Summer term only
Units: 4
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HCOM 455 - Paradigms Of Chicanx Comm
Explores emerging intellectual paradigms in the Chicanx community and traces their antecedents and relationships. Provides an intensive foundation in Chicanx studies theory and emergent issues.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years
Units: 4
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HCOM 474 - Research Methods
Senior level HCOM research seminar designed to helps students develop, commence and sustain the complex research skills expected of an HCOM graduate. Students deepen their research skills, including but not limited to the ability develop a scholarly research question and project, determine information required, identify where to find needed information, and the skills needed to obtain, synthesize, and integrate information. Subject focus may vary.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HCOM 300 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2-4
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HCOM 475 - Senior Capstone
Students examine a select theme and produce a major senior project integrating that theme with their overall studies in the HCOM major. Students present their project in a public Capstone Festival. Required for all HCOM majors.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HCOM 300 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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HCOM 486 - Mass Media Internship
Independent internship working in such sites as a news organization, a public relations office of a business or community organization, an advertising agency or a media organization.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructors Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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HCOM 487 - Mass Media Internship
Independent internship working in such sites as a news organization, a public relations office of a business or community organization, an advertising agency or a media organization.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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HCOM 488 - Investigative Reporting
Prepares students to conduct in-depth and investigative reporting. Outcomes include learning advanced journalistic interviewing techniques, information gathering, and critical understanding of news sources. Focuses on the journalistic exploration of current social, economic, political, and environmental issues. Requires instructor consent.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years
Units: 4
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HCOM 495 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Human Communication. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 496 - Field Studies
Opportunities for independent field research projects involving oral history, social action writing, archival research, or investigative journalism.
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years
Units: 1-6
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HCOM 497 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-4
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HCOM 498 - Legal Aid Internship
Internship with a legal aid organization in the local community. Explores such issues as legal ethics, the justice gap and access to legal services while providing hands on training.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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HDEV 200 - Introduction to Child Development
Presents theories of child development and milestones of physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Students identify characteristics of play and their impact on development; describe social development of children and adolescents; understand effects of a wide range of influences on development; and identify sources of possible abuse and neglect and describe their impact on development. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
General Education: E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 222 - Peer Education for Young Adults
In this course, students train to become Peer Educators for the campus community. Students learn listening and intervention skills, develop skills in health promotion and harm reduction, make presentations, and evaluate health promotion programs for fellow students. Students will enhance leadership skills, develop public speaking, and further program planning skills. Students must apply for admission into the Peer Educator program to enroll in the course.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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HDEV 225 - Peer Education for Young Adults Practicum
In this course, students assist fellow students in making healthy life choices by creating, coordinating, and implementing health promotion activities that address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual issues faced by students. Students serve as role models for peers through responsible decision making and demonstrating ways of healthful living. Students must have completed Peer Educator training to enroll.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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HDEV 260 - Introduction to Child Development
Presents theories of child development and milestones of physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Students identify characteristics of play and their impact on development; describe social development of children and adolescents; understand effects of a wide range of influences on development; and identify sources of possible abuse and neglect and describe their impact on development. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 270 - Child, Family, and Community
An examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. Discussion of patterns of development, childrearing, and the value of education in contemporary society. Highlights the processes of socialization and identity development, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and respond to all children’s developmental needs.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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HDEV 300 - Research Methods in HDFS
In this course, students explore research methods in human development and family studies in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Topics include research design, measurement, validity, data collection methods, and strategies for and issues in the study of developmental change. Through reading and reviewing scholarly papers, students examine the research process and develop research skills such as instrument design, coding and data entry. (May be offered as face-to-face or hybrid).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing and HDFS majors only)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 301 - Advanced Reading and Writing in HDFS
In this course, students explore scholarly literature in Human Development and Family Science to critically examine the purposes and processes of reading and writing within the discipline. Students develop skills for identifying appropriate credible sources, and for critically reading, understanding, and evaluating scholarly literature. Students examine their own reading and writing process and practice strategies to enhance their comprehension and communication of HDFS knowledge for professional and community audiences.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assess
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 302 - Research Methods in HDFS
In this course, students explore research methods in human development and family studies in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Topics include research design, measurement, validity, data collection methods, and strategies for and issues in the study of developmental change. Through reading and reviewing scholarly papers, students examine the research process and develop research skills such as instrument design, coding and data entry. (May be offered as face-to-face or hybrid).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (HDFS Majors only)]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 305L - Fieldwork in HDFS
Fieldwork in Human Development and Family Studies provides supervised practicum placement in an institution, agency, or setting that serves children, youth, or older adults and/or their families. Students observe and reflect upon their experience working with others and apply their learning in HDFS to their experience. (May be offered as classroom-based, or hybrid.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing and HDFS majors only)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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HDEV 305S - Practicum and Professional Development
In Practicum and Professional Development, students engage in a supervised practicum to deepen their understanding of the social responsibility of HDFS professionals, including ethical, culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate, and effective practices to serve children, youth, adults, and families. Students reflect upon their SL experience to explore career trajectories in the HDFS field.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (HDFS majors only)]
University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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HDEV 310 - Parenting Across Lifespan
Examines the significant impact of parents with regard to children’s development and life potential. Students will explore parenting as an evolving process that changes and reflects the developing individual’s and adult’s current life-stage. Grand parenting and parenting of adult children are also included. Diversity in parenting, theories, and programs will be analyzed in the context of discovering and building on parenting strengths. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or equivalent and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 315 - Risk and Resiliency in Families
Risk and Resiliency in Families investigates the challenges, stressors, and crises experienced by individuals and families across the lifespan. Focus is given to protective factors and resilience, coping strategies, and prevention and intervention. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or equivalent and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 320 - Immigrant Families Across the Lifespan
Students critically examine the interdisciplinary research literature on diverse immigrant families in the US within a global context and explore contemporary and historical immigration issues that affect families and children’s development. In addition, students apply their learning in these areas toward maximizing strengths and functioning of immigrant families across the lifespan.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 200 or HDEV 260 or HDEV 350 or HDEV 351 or HDEV 360 )
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 321 - Diverse Families
In HDFS 321: Diverse Families, students examine the research on diverse families in the U.S., focusing on Latino, Asian American, African American, Native American, multicultural/multiracial, gay and lesbian, special needs families among other diverse families issues and intersectionality. Students explore how cultural and diverse values and attitudes affect aspects of lifespan development such as parenting, schooling, risk behaviors, dating and relationships, and elder care. Students create culturally competent and responsive approaches to supporting the strengths of diverse families and to overcoming systemic obstacles for optimal growth of individuals and families.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: HDEV 200 or HDEV 260 or HDEV 350 or HDEV 351 or HDEV 360 ]
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 340 - Close Relationships and Family Development
In Close Relationships and Family Development, students learn about the formation of romantic relationships, mate selection, dating, gay and lesbian relationships, theories of love, and marriage. In addition, students study the formation of families, family development across the lifespan, parenting, and diversity in families. Special emphasis is given to contextual influences on families. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or Equivalent)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 341 - Family Violence: Identification, Prevention, and Intervention
In this course, students examine the research on the nature and impact of violence and abuse in families, schools, and communities on human development and relationships across the lifespan. Students learn how to identify various forms of violence and abuse and the roles and responsibilities of professionals who work with children, youth, the elderly, and families. Focus is given to protective factors, resilience, prevention, and intervention.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 342 - Human Development, Technology and the Media
Course explores how different forms of technology (e.g., video games, cell phones), and media (e.g., T.V.) mediate human development. Content focuses on physical, cognitive/language and socio-emotional developmental, exploring how technology and media are integrated into everyday contexts and activities, linked to specific issues of development across the lifespan, and generate policy and research debates regarding their use and misuse. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or Equivalent)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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HDEV 344 - Death and Dying
This course examines the physical, social, and psychological aspects of death and dying within cultural traditions. Topics will include perspectives on the acceptance of death depending upon age and circumstance, i.e., a natural or expected death, accidental death, deliberate death (e.g., suicide, removal of life support), and cultural expectations concerning grief and the meaning of death as well as available social and cultural services. (May be offered as face-to-face, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or equivalent)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 350 - Lifespan Development: Transition and Change
Lifespan Development: Transition and Change surveys theoretical perspectives of human growth and development across the life span and draws from current social science research in examining the complex array of social, psychological, and cultural forces that combine to determine each individual’s life course. Emphasizes applications to real world settings and successful passage through the life course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 351 - Lifespan Development: Transition and Change
Lifespan Development: Transition and Change surveys theoretical perspectives of human growth and development across the life span and draws from current social science research in examining the complex array of social, psychological, and cultural forces that combine to determine each individual’s life course. Emphasizes applications to real world settings and successful passage through the life course. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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HDEV 353 - Cross-Cultural Human Development
Course examines how human development is influenced by, and influences, cultural norms and practices, and how culture plays a role in physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development across the lifespan. Course examines topics such as family, socialization, language, gender, schooling, and health, and life events such as birth, rites of passage, marriage, and death in the cultural contexts within the U.S. and internationally. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 355 - Behavioral and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolesence
Behavioral & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence explores common behavioral and emotional disorders which occur during childhood and adolescence such as attention deficit disorder, autism, depression, eating disorders, and conduct disorders. Physiological and environmental origins of the disorders are discussed as well as prevention, intervention, and treatment. Multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives are included. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or Equivalent)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 356 - Infancy and Early Childhood
Infancy and Early Childhood focuses on developmental, behavioral, and other psychological theories in providing a rigorous introduction to the various biological, social, and cultural factors known to contribute to human growth and development during the initial phases of life (prenatal to preschool). Readings emphasize research and application in family and social settings. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing)
General Education: E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 358 - Middle Childhood
Middle childhood focuses on physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development during the school age years (ages 6-11) with an emphasis on the various contexts in which children develop, such as cultural community, family, peer groups, and school. This course offers a critical examination of developmental theories and research, and an exploration of the application of research in different social settings. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or equivalent and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 360 - Child Development
Child Development provides a rigorous overview of theories and research concerning child growth and development. Focuses on children’s social, cognitive, and psychological development with emphasis on multicultural and social policy issues. Addresses the current conditions of children in the local community and globally, emphasizing the need for diverse and culturally competent policies and practices. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 365 - Adolescence
Adolescence focuses on psychological, biological cognitive, and other ecological theories in examining adolescent development. The impact of culture and context on identity development and on successful transition to adulthood is emphasized. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or Equivalent)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 366 - Observation and Assessment
Observation and Assessment introduces students to the strategies, techniques, and ethics of observing and recording student interactions in the classroom and the impact of culture upon those observations. Introduces a variety of assessment strategies and techniques. (Offered classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 371 - Adulthood & Aging
Adulthood & Aging focuses on the theories and understanding of early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. Emphasizes the consolidation of personal identity, the primary factors of adulthood, and healthy and successful aging. Draws readings from diverse sources, including psychological and sociological research and media. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or Equivalent)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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HDEV 377 - Geriatrics & Gerontology
Geriatrics & Gerontology examines the key issues, complexities, and challenges around changing health and service systems in the aging process. Addresses the etiology of life altering events, quality of life for the elderly, and end of life choices. Issues are addressed from multicultural and international perspectives. (Offered classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: HDEV 260 or HDEV 360 or HDEV 351 or PSY 340 or Equivalent)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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HDEV 380S - Service Learning Human Dev
Service Learning in Human Development: In this course, students will apply and evaluate HDEV theory to service learning experiences, reflect on their SL experience and site as it applies to their professional development, develop skills in reflective, ethical, strengths- based practices for human development, and strengthen their interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities in their SL experience and area of study. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing)
University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2
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HDEV 395 - Special Topics
Special Topics courses study a particular topic in Human Development on an experimental or time-limited basis. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2-6
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