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Course Descriptions

 

Special Education
  

  • SPED 683 - Advanced Collab/Consultation

    Special ed professionals develop communication and collaboration skills. This course covers the use of effective communication, management skills & Individual Induction Plan development. Integrated service delivery models are addressed, along with school restructuring & reform efforts designed to impact systems change. (Offered online, hybrid, and face to face)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPED 684 - Cur/Rsch/Policy/Practice

    An advanced seminar for reviewing & analyzing literature related to issues in the field of special education. Students critique current research in fields including communication disorders, learning disabilities, bilingual learning disabilities, intellectual disability, deaf & hearing impaired, blind & visually impaired, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impaired, emotional disturbance, and severe handicapping conditions. Delivery options to include online, hybrid, and face to face.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPED 686 - Advocacy and Systems Change: Promoting Leadership Management and Communication Skills

    This course covers issues related to the use of effective communication, leadership and management skills in special education.  Multiple integrated service delivery models are addressed, along with issues in school restructuring and reform efforts designed to impact systems change.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPED 689 - Induction/PlnProGrwth/Capstone

    Candidates for the Level II Mild/Moderate Professional Clear Credential finalize their induction plan and demonstrate program competency through the presentation of a comprehensive professional portfolio

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • SPED 697 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select advanced topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6

School Psychology
  

  • SPSY 500 - Year One School Psychology Field Experience

    School Psychology candidates are required to spend time conducting interventions and evaluating data. The field experience is designed to orient students to the school psychology profession. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-5
  

  • SPSY 540 - Developmental Counseling

    This course emphasizes child development and resilience during counseling with those between 0-22 years from a cross-cultural perspective. Topics include: counseling skills, family acculturation, immigration, generational conflicts, gender, ability, poverty, and human sexuality will be explored using an anti-oppressive framework. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SPSY 550 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 550 - Role and Function of the School Psychologist

    This course introduces to the practice of school psychology and provides an overview of the history and development of school psychology; roles of the school psych; direct and indirect service delivery; standards of practice, codes of conduct and ethical decision making; laws and legal issues that influence the practice of psychology; and applications of research to practice. Emphasis is placed on the practice of school psychology in the context of social justice in diverse school communities.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 560 - Consultation and Intervention

    This course examines the theory and practice of prevention, intervention, and consultation in schools. This course teaches students to design, implement, and evaluate school-based psychological services, reviews prevention models to promote academic success of all students; and introduces strategies for targeted intervention. Field-based experiences are required for assignment completion.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SPSY 550 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 564 - Formal Assessment of Diverse Student Populations

    Examines the role of assessment in identification of disabilities and planning for implementing curriculum and instruction. Students learn to interpret and use assessment info taking into consideration the personal, cultural, linguistic, educational, and environmental background. The course ties assessment to preferred instructional practices in order to meet the individual educational program (IEP) goals to ensure success. Field-based experiences required.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 566 - Behavior Intervention and Support

    Introduction to the principles and application of behavior analysis with individuals with academic, social and/or behavioral needs. (Cross list with SPED 566 )

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 578 - Seminar in Behavior Analysis

    This seminar focuses on in-depth practical experience in professional application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Students conduct case study projects working directly with K-12 students; developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans; conducting experimental analyses related to intervention and instruction programs; and conducting data analysis procedures to monitor student progress. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 579 - Professionalism and Supervision in Behavior Analysis

    This course provides instruction in the ethical and professional conduct of behavior analysts, along with effective supervision and management approaches to overseeing others in the process of conducting assessment procedures and implementing intervention and instructional strategies derived from the field of behavior analysis. (Crosslisted with SPED 579 )

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 595 - Special Topics

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • SPSY 611 - Multi Tiered Assessment of Social Emotional Learning

    This course teaches theoretical foundations of emotional and behavioral disorders; diagnostic/eligibility criteria for emotional and behavioral disorders; & social/emotional assessment instruments and procedures. Students will be introduced to early identification and intervention strategies for social/emotional functioning. Candidates will assess K-12 students and link interventions. Includes both coursework and fieldwork. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SPSY 550 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 636 - Cognitive Development in a Cultural Context

    This course develops knowledge of cognitive assessment with the underlying frameworks of development, language, and culture. The course focuses on cognitive function as a construct (e.g., cognitive factors, skills, abilities, and processes). Includes both coursework and fieldwork.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (SPSY 564  OR SPED 564 ) AND SPSY 550 )]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 642 - Multicultural Community Partnerships

    This course allows candidates to develop an awareness of the community surrounding their educational setting as well as the resources in schools, districts and counties that relate to forming multicultural family, school, and community partnerships. Additionally, candidates will develop a skill set to eliminate systemic forms of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia and ableism in order to provide equitable, challenging and safe school settings for all students. Includes coursework and fieldwork.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 645 - Educational Policy and Advocacy for Students and Families in K-12

    This course explores educational policies in schools including educational law, resource allocations, interagency relationships, and tools for advocacy. The course focuses on understanding California and federal codes, case law, policies, and precedent and analysis of key legal concepts and application of law. An additional focus is the issues of and rights of migrant youth in schools. Students examine trends in law and the initiation of educational law to positively influence education. Crosslist with MAE 645 .

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 660 - School Psychology Interventions with Practicum

    This course is a synthesis of all previous work and includes course work and supervised field work in schools and clinic. This includes researching assessment tools before using them, diagnosing cases, and preparing intervention strategies for home and school, consulting with others, and researching. Therefore, in addition to cases, attend group and individual supervisions, consult with one another, and research assessments and interventions when necessary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SPSY 550  and SPED 564  and MAE 636 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 5
  

  • SPSY 670 - Internship in School Psychology I

    As the culminating component in the school psych program, this field experience will be done in a public school setting under the supervision. Students will attend a seminar on campus to discuss their experiences, present psychological; evaluations and interventions, and engage in mutual problem solving relative to dilemmas and issues encountered in the field experience. Prerequisites include completion of all required courses and permission of the internship instructor.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SPSY 670A )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 6
  

  • SPSY 670A - Internship in School Psychology I Seminar

    Seminar to accompany school psychology internship during Fall term only semester of the one-year internship. Focus on adaptive, ethical, and professional competence. Prerequisite includes completion of all required courses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SPSY 670 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 675 - Internship in School Psychology I Seminar

    Seminar to accompany school psychology internship during Fall term only semester of the one-year internship. Focus on adaptive, ethical, and professional competence. Prerequisite includes completion of all required courses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SPSY 670 )
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 680 - Internship in School Psychology II

    As the culminating component in the school psychology program, this field experience will be done in a public school setting under the supervision of a certified school psychologist. Students will also attend a seminar on campus to discuss their experiences, present psychological; evaluations and interventions, and engage in mutual problem solving relative to dilemmas and issues encountered in the field experience. Prerequisite includes completion of all required courses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SPSY 680A )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 8
  

  • SPSY 680A - Internship in School Psychology II Seminar

    Seminar to accompany school psychology internship during Fall term only semester of the one-year internship. Focus on adaptive, ethical, and professional competence. Prerequisite includes completion of all required courses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SPSY 680 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 681 - Advanced Behavior Supports

    Advanced instruction in the principles and application of behavior analysis with individuals with Mild/Moderate/Severe academic, social and/or behavioral needs. (Crosslist with SPED 681 )

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 685 - Internship in School Psychology II Seminar

    Seminar to accompany school psychology internship during Fall term only semester of the one-year internship. Focus on adaptive, ethical, and professional competence. Prerequisite includes completion of all required courses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SPSY 680 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 686 - Advocacy and Systems Change: Leadership Management and Communication Skills

    This course covers issues related to the use of effective communication, leadership and management skills in special education. Multiple integrated service delivery models are addressed, along with issues in school restructuring and reform efforts designed to impact systems change. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SPSY 695 - Special Topics

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6

Statistics
  

  • STAT 10 - Support Course for STAT 100

    This co-requisite course contains topics which directly support the content in STAT 100 . It contains support for mathematical skills and knowledge used in STAT 100 , supplemental instruction on STAT 100  content, and study skill development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: STAT 100 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • STAT 100 - Introduction to Statistics

    Includes organization and classification of data, graphic representation, measures of central tendency and variability, percentiles, normal curves, standard scores, correlation and regression, introduction to statistical inference, and the use of computers for statistical calculations.

    General Education: B4 Mathematics/Quant Reasoning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • STAT 210 - Statistical Computing with R

    Weekly activities to learn and apply R statistical computing software for data management and analysis. Recommended as a co- or pre-requisite for statistics courses that use R.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • STAT 211 - Statistical Computing with SAS

    Weekly activities to learn and apply SAS statistical computing software for data management and analysis. Recommended as a co- or pre-requisite for statistics courses that use SAS.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • STAT 250 - Applied Stat:Sci Tech

    Provides the models and methods used in a career in technology, engineering, and natural and biological sciences. Emphasizes the use of tables, graphs, and elementary descriptive statistical applications. Introduces statistical inferences through parameter estimation and regression modeling. Introduces students to the basic skills for using computers in statistical analyses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 150  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 297 - Independent Research

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor Consent Required)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-2
  

  • STAT 310 - Data Visualization

    Studies the value of visualization, historical and modern, and evaluation and critique of visualizations in literature and media. Develops methods, procedures, and application tools and software used to summarize and visualize data for both explanatory and exploratory purposes. Requires the creation of visualizations, including information visualizations and scientific visualizations, and the assessment of when and how to best leverage data visualization methods in a variety of contexts.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4) and (MATH 320  or STAT 250  or STAT 100  or BUS 204 ) with a C- or better]
    General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • STAT 320 - Nonparametric Statistics

    Studies nonparametric and distribution-free statistical procedures and techniques. Alternative procedures for one- and two-sample procedures, multiple comparisons, ANOVA, regression models, correlation, and analysis of categorical variables, including ordinal variables, will be examined via rank-based (e.g., Wilcoxon/Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis) and randomization-based methods (e.g., permutations, bootstrapping). Emphasis will be on analysis using statistical computing and programming software and the intuitive nature of nonparametric statistics.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: STAT 100  or STAT 250  or MATH 320  or BUS 204  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 325 - Experimental Design and Analysis

    Studies the design, analysis, and follow-up procedures of experiments across disciplines. Includes one-way and two-way analysis of variance, completely randomized designs, factorial designs, Latin Squares, nested and split-plot design, repeated measures, block designs, analysis of covariance, multiple comparison procedures, and incomplete designs.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 320  or STAT 250  or STAT 100  or BUS 204  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 330 - Sampling Design and Analysis

    Studies the design, analysis, and follow-up procedures of sampling finite populations. Includes survey design, random, stratified, cluster, systematic sampling designs, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected through surveys and sampling. Emphasis on statistical considerations of sampling and non-sampling error.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 320  or STAT 250  or STAT 100  or BUS 204  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 335 - Data Simulation and Analysis

    Uses Monte Carlo simulations to understand operating characteristics of a statistical method. Approximates bias and variance for point estimation, coverage probability for interval estimation, and Type I error rate and statistical power for hypothesis testing. Studies the impact of model misspecification and the importance of adjusting confounding variables in observational studies. Introduces how to build (parameterize) a statistical model to address a research question of interest.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 320  or STAT 250  or STAT 100  or BUS 204  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 395 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in Statistics.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • STAT 397 - Independent Research

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor Consent Required)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • STAT 410 - Generalized Linear Models

    Studies the use of explanatory, confirmatory, and predictive linear models in data-driven decision making. Includes simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, variable selection methods, model comparison methods, generalized linear model, logistic regression, Poisson regression, principal component analysis, times series models, and residual analysis using statistical computing packages.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: STAT 250  or MATH 320  or STAT 310  or STAT 320  or STAT 325  or STAT 330  or STAT 335  or STAT 395  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 420 - Statistical Theory I

    Theory focused probability tools for statistics: basic probability rules, description of discrete and continuous distributions, expected values, moments, moment generating functions, transformation of random variables, bivariate distributions, marginal and conditional distributions, independence, multivariate distributions, concept of random sample, and Central Limit Theorem.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MATH 320  or STAT 250  or STAT 100 ) and (MATH 170  and MATH 250 ) with a C- or better]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 421 - Statistical Theory II

    Theory focused framework for statistical inference: evaluation of point estimators (bias, variance, mean square error, relative efficiency, consistency), methods of point estimation (method of moments, maximum likelihood estimation), sufficiency (Fisher-Neyman Factorization Theorem), uniform minimum variance unbiased estimators, interval estimation (confidence intervals from normal samples and large samples), and theory underlying hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: STAT 420  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 440 - Bayesian Inference

    Studies the Bayesian approach to data analysis. Includes Bayes theorem, basic concept of Bayesian statistics, prior and posterior distributions, conjugacy, credible intervals, generalized linear models, statistical inference (with comparison to frequentist approach), prior elicitation, computational methods and applications to real world problems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (MATH 151 ) and (MATH 320  or STAT 250  or STAT 100  or BUS 204 ) with a C- or better)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • STAT 497 - Independent Research

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor Consent Required)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Social Work
  

  • SW 310 - Introduction to Social Work

    Provides students with an introduction to the history, mission, values and ethics, practice settings, and knowledge base of the social work profession. Emphasizes social work practice skills with diverse individuals, families, and populations at risk.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Area A1 with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 405 - Social Work Case Management

    This course presents an ecological, strength-based perspective to the problem-solving process. It is designed to equip students already versed in the fundamentals of the social work field with generalist practice knowledge and skills in engagement, assessment, interviewing, and evaluation with diverse populations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and (SW 310 ) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 406 - Social Work with Groups

    This course will cover stages of group development, group leadership, task groups, self-help groups, educational groups, treatment groups, diversity within groups, inter-group conflict, and working with organizations and communities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and (SW 310  ) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 415 - Social Work with Children, Youth and Families

    This undergraduate elective is an overview of early childhood disorders, child maltreatment, and the public child welfare system, especially case management, treatment planning, and case monitoring. It will also cover family systems and supports, and common settings for social workers specializing in practice with children, youth, and families. It emphasizes the skills of engagement, assessment, and intervention using a strengths perspective.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and  (SW 310 ) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 425 - Social Welfare Policy

    Introduces undergraduate students to social policy development in the United States and to policy analysis. It is specifically designed to strengthen students’ recognition of social, political, and economic forces that shape social welfare policy, how policy affects people’s lives, and ways to influence it. The course covers basic concepts, theories, and critiques social welfare policies relevant to generalist social work practice.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and (SW 310 )with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 435 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders

    This course is designed to introduce the field of substance use disorders to social workers. It will provide specific information recommended by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) including moderation and non 12-Step interventions. This course will also include an overview of the policy and practice issues related to working with substance users and evidence-based interventions to assist families. A strengths-based recovery perspective is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and (SW 310 )with a C- or better)

     
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 455 - Social Work with Older Adults

    Overview of the impact of aging, using the biopsychosocial-spiritual, ecological, and strengths perspectives. Federal, state, and local programs, services, and social policies are reviewed. Generalist practice models are introduced for working with older adults and their families, with a focus on empowerment. The roles of bachelor-level social workers and career opportunities are examined.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 310  with a C- or better)

    (Prereq: GE   Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and (SW 310 ) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 495 - Special Topics

    Explores a particular topic in social work. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered every semester)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • SW 497 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice

    This course will explore the historical context of diversity and oppression, models and process of group and intergroup relations, and cultural variables significant to ethnic, racial, and minority populations. It will also explore the role of social workers as border-crosser, cultural learner, and change agent. There will be opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue, critical reflection and skills development within an intersectionality and human rights framework .

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MSW Students.)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work

    Addresses the history, mission, values and service delivery system of the social work profession. It will provide a framework for generalist practice that emphasizes strengths and person-in-the-environment perspectives, an empowerment approach, and the NASW Code of Ethics. The course will also explore various fields of practice in the social work profession, emphasizing knowledge and skills for effective practice and the development of professional identity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families

    This foundation generalist practice course prepares students for direct services work with individuals and families through an introduction to strengths-based assessments and effective, evidence-informed interventions using a cross-cultural perspective. The course emphasizes interviewing, assessment, case planning, and case management skills, and knowledge of theoretical frameworks as they apply to individuals and families. May be offered as a classroom or hybrid-based course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Coreq: SW 596 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups

    This foundation generalist practice course prepares students for direct practice with groups through an introduction to strengths-based assessment and effective, evidence-informed intervention using a cross-cultural perspective. It prepares students to understand group dynamics and formation by learning and applying various theoretical frameworks to group work. It is highly experiential with opportunities to facilitate groups in class. May be offered as a classroom or hybrid-based course

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Coreq: SW 598 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice

    This foundation generalist practice course introduces students to tools and strategies for agency and community engagement, community organizing, and understanding social justice theory as it is practiced in the community and organizations in which social workers serve. It develops students capacities to critically engage in reflection in order to address oppression and utilize the concept of social justice to alleviate human suffering.  May be offered as a classroom or hybrid-based course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 501 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

    This graduate foundation course emphasizes the development, resilience, behavioral assessment, and functioning of persons and families across the life span from a cross-cultural perspective utilizing eco-systems theory. Special topics of family acculturation, immigration, generational conflicts, gender, ability, poverty, and human sexuality will be explored using an anti-oppressive framework. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 550 - Social Work Research

    This graduate course is an introduction to social work research, emphasizing the importance of using critical thinking skills in the research process. It will cover all of the steps, including planning, selecting a research design, reviewing the literature, and techniques for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. Computer applications will be utilized to illustrate how to analyze data. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 551 - Data Analysis

    Course content will cover techniques of quantitative and qualitative data analysis; interpreting and using statistics to improve social work practice; probability theory and hypothesis testing, descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Diversity-sensitive research and ethical issues will be imbedded and discussed in relation to social work research.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 550 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 560 - Community Research Methods

    This graduate foundation research course utilizes scientific inquiry methods to conduct a community assessment. This course emphasizes the importance of cultural and diversity awareness in community collaboration. Community assessment tools include archival records searching, use of existing databases, Geographic Information Systems, focus groups, and survey methods. Service/program development and evaluation plans will be developed. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 550 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 561 - Leadership & Administration

    This graduate elective covers the theories and models of administration, cross-system collaboration, ethical leadership as they apply to supervisory and management roles in human services. It explores the role of community stakeholders as advocates of social policy initiatives and collaborative policy activities. Students assume advocacy and leadership roles with community stakeholders. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 540 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families

    The elective graduate course provides a comprehensive Latino practice model and reviews promising practices for working with Latino families across generational cultural values, psychosocial and health challenges. It emphasizes effective engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation for this diverse ethnic group.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 540 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution

    This graduate course focuses on the skills of conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, and advocacy in interpersonal and inter-organizational settings. These skills are needed to provide collaborative leadership in promoting changes in the service delivery system and to improve quality of service. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 540 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice

    This graduate elective course is designed to enhance practitioners’ empathic understanding of the nature of a traumatic experience from the child’s perspective, and how traumatic experiences and their aftermath may influence the person’s life. This focus on the impact of trauma on the child and family provides a foundation for assessment, crisis intervention, and intervention planning leading to the provision of effective, tailored services that reflect the client’s unique needs and strengths.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 540 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 565 - School Social Work

    This elective graduate course focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to resolving school-related problems, and on social workers as facilitators and advocates in aiding students, families, schools, and communities to achieve educational goals. It focuses on the history, policies, theories and skills needed to provide services within the environment of the local educational agency. School is viewed as a social institution within its societal context. Required for PPS credential in Social Work.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 540 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal

    Provides an introduction to the process of securing grant funding for public and nonprofit organizations. Students will develop knowledge and skill in the areas of: qualifying prospective grantors and evaluation requests for proposals, developing letters of intent, and preparing key components of a successful funding application. Topics will also include fundraising as relationship building, using logic models, and creating program sustainability.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SW 540 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 568 - Social Work Study Abroad

    Students will learn social problems, indigenous resources, governmental attitudes and actions in an international setting.  They will analyze the sociopolitical context of a welfare state, applying new perspectives on social service delivery, social policy, and its impact on the well-being of a society’s peoples.  Students will develop integrative knowledge about self while studying in a culture different from their own. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Restricted to MSW Students) and (Department Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis

    This graduate foundation course reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the social policy analytical models and frameworks, particularly in light of population diversity. Selected social welfare policy areas are examined to illustrate the policy formation process, the legislative process, the challenges of policy implementation, directions for new policies/programs, and advocacy/action plans. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 595 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in the major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 1-6
  

  • SW 596 - Field Practicum I

    This graduate foundation field course emphasizes the development of professional identity and conduct, professional values and ethics, and the skills of client engagement. In addition to classroom sessions, students will participate in an internship at an agency site approved by the MSW program. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: SW 520  or SW 530 ) (Restricted to MSW Students)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 597 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 1-6
  

  • SW 598 - Field Practicum II

    This graduate foundation field course emphasizes cultural competence, advocacy, and practice evaluation skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 596 ) AND (Coreq: SW 530 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project I

    This research project guides students through the process of designing and conducting an independent study that responds to a social work practice or policy problem. Students will identify a research question, select a research strategy and execute a research project. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 550 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 601 - Applied Social Work Research Project II

    This advanced research project will focus on study implementation, data collection and analysis. Students will be expected to prepare monthly reports demonstrating their use of fidelity measures and protocols and data analysis techniques. Findings will be presented through a presentation and final report with a plan to disseminate the results to community partners.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 600 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health

    This advanced elective course introduces content about client populations, social policy, and practice in the area of Behavioral Health. This course will emphasize the policies, programs, and services related to behavioral health as well as evidence-informed interventions and skills for effective practice. Special topics include the etiology of mental illness, dual diagnosis clients, consumer participation, and culturally relevant services. Required for CalSWEC MH & MHSA students.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 530  and SW 540 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 611 - Social Work with Children Youth & Families

    This advanced elective course introduces content about client populations, social policy, and practice in the area of children, youth, and families. This course will emphasize the policies, programs, and services related to child welfare as well as evidence-informed interventions and skills for effective practice. Special topics include child development, parenting practices, legal and ethical mandated reporting, and culturally relevant services. Required for CalSWEC IV-E students.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 530  and SW 540 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work

    This advanced elective course provides students with an overview of gerontological social work with emphasis on principle of practice, application of research and assessment, and the formulation of policies as they relate to older adults. It defines the role of the social worker from a gerontological perspective. Students will be introduced to special populations that are most vulnerable as they age, including women and people of color, the disabled, and sexual minorities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 530  and SW 540 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment

    This advanced practice course focuses on culturally sensitive clinical assessment, risk assessment, and diagnosis; case planning with the goals of motivational engagement; and working with diverse, non-voluntary clients. May be offered as a classroom or hybrid-based course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (SW 520  and SW 530  and SW 531 ) and (Restricted to MSW students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation

    This advanced practice course builds on the theory and techniques of SW 620 with emphases on application and evaluation of effective intervention strategies with diverse clients in a wide range of settings. Case scenarios will be used intensively. May be offered as a classroom or hybrid-based course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (SW 520  and SW 530  and SW 531 ) and (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention

    This elective graduate course provides students with social work practice skills related to the area of substance abuse such as use, abuse, and dependency issues and their impacts on the individual, family and community systems. Students will learn effective engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation strategies for addressing the consequences of substance abuse.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 530 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 662 - Family Therapy

    This elective graduate course reviews family therapy models and contemporary issues in the family therapy field. Students integrate and apply therapy approaches to diverse populations who are experiencing a range of social problems. Students are expected to develop their own model of family-centered social work practice through seminar-style interactions and individualized and group application assignments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 540 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 663 - Crisis Intervention

    The elective graduate course covers theoretical and practical approaches to crisis intervention. It will advance student’s knowledge of culturally competence practices and current evidence-based models on crisis intervention. Resiliency in survivors is presented as basis for interventions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 540 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice

    This elective graduate course surveys a range of treatment models supportive in behavioral health settings. Students explore and contrast treatment models and methods, examine assumptions in different theories, and strategies for managing resistances. Various approaches such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-oriented therapies will be covered. Client empowerment across the lifespan is highlighted.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 520  and SW 540 ) AND (Coreq: SW 530 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Summer term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 666 - Integrated Health Care

    This graduate elective course introduces students to the direct practice of integrated health in primary care. Students will become knowledgeable of the roles of behavioral health providers working in primary care settings, theories and models of care, and cross-cultural issues. They will develop skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, and practice evaluation. Students will develop competencies in engaging and supporting patients across a range of health conditions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 540 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families

    This advanced elective course surveys the many facets of working with veterans and military families including Military Culture and Language, Title 38, the structure and history of the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veteran Health and Mental Health Issues, generational differences among veterans, VA Benefits and Eligibility, etc. Students will gain basic knowledge and skills essential for working with veterans and their families.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 540 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy

    Building on the foundation content of SW 570, this advanced course focuses on policy practice and advocacy. The effects of social policies on marginalized and vulnerable populations will be analyzed via goal versus policy outcomes. Students will learn the nature of the legislative policy-making process, coalition and interest groups, politics, lobbying, and advocacy skills and strategies. Participation in NASW Lobby Day is required. May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 570 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 695 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in the major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 1-6
  

  • SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I

    This advanced field seminar introduces students to social work practice with selected populations. It facilitates the integration of cross-cultural knowledge and skills in a selected area of practice. The seminar emphasizes prevention and intervention strategies to enhance client capacities as well as advancing skills in crisis intervention. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 596  AND SW 598 ) AND (Coreq: SW 620 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • SW 697 - Independent Study

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-6
  

  • SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II

    This advanced field seminar continues to facilitate the integration of cross-cultural knowledge and practice in a specialized area. The seminar emphasizes continued skill building in intervention and intervention strategies to enhance client capacities as well as advancing practitioner skills in crisis intervention. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 596  AND SW 598  AND SW 696 ) AND (Coreq: SW 630 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3

Visual & Public Art
  

  • VPA 195 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in the visual and public art major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • VPA 196 - Field Studies

    Field Studies opportunities. Topics of study, as well as number of credits, arranged between student and faculty member.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • VPA 197 - Independent Study

    Independent study opportunities. Topics of study, as well as number of credits, arranged between student and faculty member.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • VPA 205 - Introduction to Art Appreciation

    Loosely chronological in structure, this introductory course invites students to consider both the basic and the profound, in terms of the relationship between humanity and the visual arts. Examining individual and collaborative art-making, we will explore what we learn about ourselves, as humans, from the material cultures of other centuries, other societies, as well as that of our own.

    General Education: C1 Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • VPA 206 - Street Art Excavations

    Students will learn about graffiti art, murals, stencil art, political art and random posters. Students will do independent and small group “archeological” explorations into the surrounding Tri-County area as well as research the internet and if possible their home cities.

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • VPA 207 - Art: Urban and Environmental

    Students will learn about the artists and communities involved in Urban Art and Environmental Art. The class activities will include a critical examination of issues related to race, class, culture heritage, gender, physical mobility and ability, ethnic heritage, regional and national origins.

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
 

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