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CST 304 - Typography
Typography is the art of designing letterforms, alphabets and creating compositions with letters and words. This course explains typographic practices to develop an eye for type and how to use it effectively.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 227 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks
Survey of Telecomm and Data Comm Technology Fundamentals, Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Internet and internetworking protocols including TCP/IP, network security and performance, emerging industry trends such as voice over the network and high speed networking. Designed as a foundation for students who wish to pursue more advanced network studies including certificate programs. Includes hands-on networking labs that incorporate Cisco CCNA lab components.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 and MATH 130 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 312 - Network Security
Focuses on the theory, practice and technologies for securing computers on the web and the Internet. Students will learn cryptographic tools and how they are used by standard network security protocols like SSL/TLS, IPSEC, Kerberos, PGP, S/MIME, and wireless. Students will also learn about ethical hacking and policies and procedures to protect against such hacking.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 311 and MATH 170 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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CST 316 - Computing for Designers
Introduction to the use of computers for digital media creations, this course covers the fundamentals of how computers work in the creation of digital media for commercial entertainment and fine art purposes; including hardware components, operating principles, software basics, memory management, storage, programming basics for vector and bitmap functions, compression schemes and basic scripting.
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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CST 319 - Computing Across the Disciplines
Students will develop basic programming skills by writing Python programs. Besides learning programming concepts such as data types, functions, expressions and control flow, students will work with real-world data to practice their problem-solving techniques. The programs students write will also strengthen programming skills using concepts in probability, linear algebra, and modeling.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason, UDB4 Math
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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CST 320 - Intro to Digital Games
Focuses on the fundamental issues in the development of digital games. Discusses components of modern digital games and their relationships, historical development of contemporary video and computer gaming, team member roles and tasks within the production process. Covers relationships of the conceptual creative and technical production to overall game development and analyzes the business, marketing and industry components of game development.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 321 - Game Design and Interactive Media I
Presents the principles of game and related interactive media design. Students design and create games and interactives using analog and digitally-based authoring tools. Includes project management, production, and asset management of images, text, sound, animation, and computer code.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 227 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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CST 322 - Environment Modeling
The course equips students with the fundamental skills needed for the development of games. After first developing with basic 3D modelling skills, student learn how to model, texture and light complex objects and scenes using industry standard tools.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 2
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CST 323 - Character Design
The course equips students with the fundamental skills needed for the design of 3D character models. Students learn how to apply industry best-practice and tools to character designing and modeling process. Drawing skills are recommended, but not required to succeed in the class.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 202 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 2
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CST 325 - Graphics Programming
This course teaches the students the fundamentals of game programming and skills needed for game development, including GPU programming, matrix and quaternion algebra for physics calculation, animation, lighting and basics of implementing 3D models into a framework.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 and MATH 130 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 326 - Game Development
This course provides students with fundamental and transferable game programming skills. Students will learn how to develop games using a game engine and a toolset of object-oriented programming techniques, design patterns and software engineering paradigms. Additionaly, the course discusses ethical considerations in game development, develops interpersonal and oral communication skills, and game design document writing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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CST 327 - Experimental Typography
Explores creative communication and structural aspects of typography. Students experiment and challenge typographic conventions to produce innovative and dynamic communication designs.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 227 and CST 330 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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CST 328 - Digital Art and Design
A survey course that combines the study of technology, design and aesthetic principles as they apply to twenty-first century visual media. Students learn how fundamental concepts of art and design apply to a broad range of commercial, expressive and entertainment forms. Students also study the democratization of the creative process through digital media, using current technology to produce sophisticated and expressive examples of personal digital creativity.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 329 - Reasoning with Logic
In this course students learn to develop skill in using logic to describe and assess arguments. Students will learn to write formulas in propositional and first-order logic, and more importantly, to write and check proofs. Students will also learn to write formulas in three-valued and modal logic, know how to choose an appropriate logic, and understand the limitations of logic in capturing human reasoning.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4) and (MATH 170 ) with a C- or better)]
General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 330 - Media Tools II
Integrates audio, video, and animation authoring software to design, manage, and create a multimedia project. Includes planning, sketching, and storyboarding a video project. Introduces tools and techniques to create audio and visual digital effects. Covers essential design principles and video composition.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 201 or equivalent)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 333 - Topics In Object-Oriented Prog
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 231 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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CST 334 - Operating Systems
Students in this course will learn about the use and design of modern operating systems, focusing on Linux. On the “use” side, students will learn the Linux command line, to write shell scripts, and to build programs with GNU utilities like awk, sed, and make. On the “design” side, students will develop a deep understanding of process management, memory management, file systems, and concurrency, and how they apply to modern technologies like virtualization and cloud computing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 237 and CST 238 and MATH 130 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 336 - Internet Programming
Provides students with dynamic web application development skills, focusing on the integration of server-side programming, database connectivity, and client-side scripting. Coverage includes the Internet architecture, responsive design, RESTful web services, and Web APIs.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 337 - Computer Architecture
Provides students with the fundamental knowledge of computer architectures, hardware and software components of computer systems, interrelationship among different components. Coverage includes introduction to data representation, CPU, assembly programming, memory systems, input/output devices, pipelining, multi-processing systems, operating systems and network architecture.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 231 and MATH 170 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 338 - Software Design
This is an intermediate-level programming course covering techniques for developing large-scale software systems using object-oriented programming. Coverage includes software development life cycle models, requirements analysis, and graphical user interface development.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 341 - Intro Instructional Design
Introduces instructional design to create training and educational materials in business and education. Includes the principles of design for job aids, videos, programming, and computer-based training.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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CST 345 - Visual Thinking
Students use the design process to strengthen their visual intelligence and vocabulary for communicating ideas. Course emphasizes ideation, systems thinking, and translating complex ideas using various tools and strategies.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 227 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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CST 346 - Human-Computer Interaction
Explores the fundamental concepts and design processes of the interdisciplinary field of human-computer interaction (HCI) that integrates theories and methodologies across multiple domains, such as cognitive psychology, human factors, and systems design. Through readings and hands-on exercises, students gain an understanding of the components involved in designing for universal audiences, social and emotional user experiences, usable products, emerging technologies and the impact on society.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior OR Senior Standing)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 351 - Web Design
Covers web design aesthetics, layout, structure and universal design. Applies the design process and systems design principles using web templates and web content management systems.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 201 and CST 251 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 352 - Web Scripting
Introduces technical skills required to create dynamic websites using scripting languages and database integration. Covers frontend and backend web technologies that allow users to retrieve, add, delete, and update records from a website.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 252 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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CST 362S - Technology & Communities SL
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems
This course provides balanced coverage of database use and design,focusing on relational databases. Students will learn to design relational schemas, write SQL queries, access a DB programmatically,and perform database administration. Students will gain a working knowledge of the algorithms and data structures used in query evaluation and transaction processing. Students will also learn to apply newer database technologies such as XML, NoSQL, and Hadoop.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 and MATH 130 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 370 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Students learn important data structures in computer science and acquire fundamental algorithm design techniques to get the efficient solutions to several computing problems from various disciplines. Topics include the analysis of algorithm efficiency, hash, heap, graph, tree, sorting and searching, brute force, divide-and-conquer, decrease-and-conquer, transform-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and greedy programming.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 and MATH 170 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 373 - Ethics in Comm & Tech
Investigates through an ethical perspective how communication technology affects our lives. Discusses individual and institutional values represented through technological choices. Using case studies and current events, explores such issues as intellectual property rights, information access and privacy, and the digital divide.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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CST 375 - Brand Strategies for Designers
Covers the essential components and elements that make up successful brands and how to map out a brand strategy employing current brand development tools and processes. Through readings, lectures and hands-on projects, students explore how brands go beyond logos and visual identity systems to include all aspects of a business that connect consumer needs, emotions and the competitive market environment.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 227 with a C- or better or (Instructor Consent)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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CST 377 - Business of Design
Introduces design industry best practices and prepares students for a design career. Identifies the roles and responsibilities of employers, clients and designers. Topics include the recent legal and technological developments that affect the design profession. It addresses the different design trade customs, rates, salaries, copyrights, contracts, pricing and state and federal taxes.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 300 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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CST 381 - Data Science Fundamentals
In this course students learn the principles and practice of all steps of the data science process: developing a problem definition, data acquisition, preprocessing, exploration, visualization, machine learning, and writing a data science report. Course assignments emphasize hands-on learning through programming and large, real-world data sets.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 319 or BIO 380 )
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science
In data science, data analysis and machine learning techniques are applied to visualize data, understand trends, and make predictions. In this course students will learn how to obtain data, preprocess it, apply machine learning methods, and visualize the results. A student who completes the course will have enough theoretical knowledge, and enough skill with modern statistical programming languages and their libraries, to define and perform complete data science projects.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 238 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 390 - Portfolio Development
Covers planning, production and presentation of a Communication Design portfolio. May be repeated.
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 1-3
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CST 394 - Internship
Students work with practicing professionals in the community in a volunteer or paid internship that requires critical thinking and specialized telecommunication, multimedia, or applied computing skills. The amount of academic work done, not total hours of internship commitment, determines the amount of academic credit.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-4
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CST 395 - Special Topics
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-6
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CST 396 - Field Studies
Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Information Technology and Communications Design.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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CST 397 - 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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CST 400 - Senior Capstone Project Planning
Students create a detailed proposal of and produce a prototype of a substantial, professional level project with an approval of the student’s capstone advisor. Students learn and practice project management, collaboration and presentation skills required in the industry.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CST 404 or CST 421 or CST 451 with a C- or better or Instructor Consent) and (Coreq: CST 496 )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 2
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CST 401 - Capstone Lab
Laboratory course supports students during the creation of their Capstone projects and assessment for Capstone outcomes.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: CST 400 with a C- or better and (Exclude Freshman and Sophomore and Junior) and (Coreq: CST 496 )]
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 2
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CST 404 - Publication Design
This project-based course uses the steps of the design process to create publications for print and screen delivery. Principles of page layout design, information architecture, and digital production skills are emphasized. A laptop and knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 304 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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CST 406 - Graphic Identity
Students experience the design process for creating a Graphic Identity system for a real-world client. Includes Graphic Standards Guides and client communication.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 304 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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CST 412 - Network Administration
Introduces management tools, skills, and information to design, implement, and manage telecommunications and data communications networks. Includes network design, monitoring, and security.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 311 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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CST 421 - Game Design & Interactive Media II
Continues the development of game and interactive design and production through collaborative projects with clients. Emphasizes game and interactive design and production skills. Addresses project critique and the proper application of basic principles of game and interactive design and development.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 321 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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CST 422 - Level Design
This advanced course provides students with the theory and practice of game level design. The course builds upon the students 3D modeling skills. The major learning outcomes include: using pre-existing assets in a creation of a playable game level, applying adequate theories to directing player’s movement and locus of attention during gameplay.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 322 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 2
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CST 423 - Character Animation
This advanced course provides students with the theory and practice of 3D character animation, including development, reference, and acting. It applies advanced rigging principles to animation of characters for computer games, including facial and body dynamics, facial animation capture and motion capture, and animation re-targetting.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 323 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 2
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CST 426 - Advanced Game Development
This course provides students with advanced game development skills. Students will learn how to develop procedural content generation techniques for various platforms, and advanced game input techniques . Students will also learn how to apply gamification technique to serious games development. Additionaly, the course discusses ethical considerations in game development, develops interpersonal and oral communication skills, and game design document writing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 325 and CST 326 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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CST 438 - Software Engineering
Prepares students for large-scale software development using software engineering principles and techniques. Coverage includes software process, requirements analysis and specification, software design, implementation, testing, and project management. Students are expected to work in teams to carry out a realistic software project.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 338 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 446 - User Research and Experience Design
Covers in-depth user research methodologies used at various stages of product design and development, from conception to product launch. Through hands-on projects, students apply user experience design processes, methods and industry best practices that include design research, interaction design, information architecture, scenario development, user flows, prototyping, user testing and high fidelity visual design specifications.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 300 and CST 346 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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CST 451 - Web Production
Web-based design and project management continuing the development of skills and techniques introduced in CST 351 . Includes integration of current web technologies and techniques to produce a fully functional website for a client. Topics include Content Management Systems, Project Management, and Usability and Testing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 351 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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CST 461S - Communication Design Service Learning
A project-driven Service Learning course in which advanced Communication Design students analyze and solve a design or technical problem for their community partners and their constituents. Students address social injustice issues and combine design and technical skills with professional knowledge to solve the problem. Requirement: concurrent enrollment in a 400-level Communication Design course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (Coreq: CST 451 or CST 421 or CST 404 )]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 462S - Race, Gender, Class in the Digital World
Provides students with key knowledge of race, gender, class and social justice especially in relation to technology in today’s digital world. Students challenge the barriers of expertise, gender, race, class, and location that restrict wider access to and understanding of the production and usage of new technologies. Students will engage in a practical experience in the community via their service placements, which will provide depth and context for considering questions of justice, equality, social responsibilities and the complexities of technology and its societal impact. The course uses scenario based approach combining presentations, discussions, and reflections to allow students explore the relationship between critical reflection and action on the topics mentioned above.
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, UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 463 - Advanced Machine Learning
In this course students learn to use advanced machine learning methods. The advanced machine learning methods include support vector machines, dimensionality reduction, ensemble methods, methods for machine learning with time series data, and especially neural networks.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 383 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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CST 489 - Capstone Project Planning
Students create a detailed proposal of a substantial, professional level project with an approval of the student’s capstone advisor. Students learn and practice project planning, collaboration and writing skills required in the industry.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CST 300 ) and (Department Consent Required)]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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CST 495 - Special Topics
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-4
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CST 495L - Special Topics Laboratory
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CST 496 - Directed Study
Provides a framework for a substantial research and development effort: ideation, proposal writing, project management, presentation, documentation, and/or evaluation. Provides one-on-one guidance on students’ research and development effort within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design disciplines. All students, including non-majors, working on their Capstone projects with faculty members in ITCD must register for CST 496.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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CST 497 - Independent Study
Working closely with faculty advisor(s), students finish their capstone project independent of the regular CST 400 /CST 401 sequence. The Capstone Independent Study is offered when there is a compelling reason the student can not participate the CST 400 /CST 401 class.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-4
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CST 498 - Communication Design Capstone
Provides students a culminating experience via integrating knowledge and skills obtained from all courses into a communication design project. Students follow appropriate design procedures to produce a prototype of a substantial and professional level project, conduct user evaluation, and write a final report. Simultaneously, students learn and practice project management, collaboration and presentation skills that are essential in their future profession.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 300 and CST 346 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CST 499 - Computer Science Capstone
Students will work on a project in large groups (up to 5 students in each group), developing requirements specification, a solution plan followed by design and implementation of the solution. The problem statement for the projects will be selected by the faculty. Faculty will also play the role of a project manager directing the schedule and deliverables for these projects.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CST 300 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CST 501 - Tech Tools for Faculty & Staff
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4-8
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ED 212S - Federal, State, and Local Governments and their Impact on Public Schooling
This course examines historical events and philosophical bases of American education including the development of the US and California Constitutions. Students will examine their impact through civic participation. Major emphasis on political and legislative activities, social issues, and economic developments affecting the schools. We will study the primary sources of law that most directly affect our educational system: constitutional, statutory, judicial, and administrative with an emphasis on Federal and state regulations. The objective is to provide students the information and knowledge necessary for effective civic decision-making.
General Education: DCSL Civics and Service Learning
University Requirement: US23 Civics
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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ED 300 - CSET Multiple Subjects Prep Course
Multiple Subjects test preparation course will review the test format and analyze the question types. Strategies and techniques for the multiple-choice and constructed-response questions will be discussed with short reviews in selected areas. This course is designed to help students apply their knowledge to meet exam requirements in each of the exam subtests including: Subtest I - History/Social Science and Reading, Language and Literature, Subtest II - Science and Math, and Subtest III
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ED 374 - PE for Elem Sch Child
Studies movement in the life of all children and the ways in which various types of activities can affect the development of the child from birth to 13 years in the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive domains, with emphasis placed on practical experience. Meets the physical education and health requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for candidates enrolled in the multiple subject program.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ED 510 - Providing Behavior Supports in the Classroom
This course covers Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) strategies for promoting appropriate student behavior in classroom settings. The role of the teacher in developing and aligning classroom behavior supports within the broader context of school-wide PBIS systems will be addressed. Additionally, advanced tiers of support for addressing varying levels of student behavioral needs will be covered. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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ED 520 - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Prep Course
Reviews the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) test format and analyzes the question types. Strategies and techniques for the multiple-choice and constructed-response questions are discussed with short reviews in selected areas. Designed to help candidates apply their knowledge to meet exam requirements.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Admitted in Multiple Subject Credential or SPED teaching program)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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ED 538 - Intro to Classrm Tech Level 1
Meets the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Level 1 technology requirements for candidates enrolled in the multiple subject, single subject and SPED programs. Focuses on knowledge of basic technology applications and their use in K-12 classrooms. (Commission requirements may also be met through examination.)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2
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ED 538B - Assistive Technology in the Classroom
This course focuses on providing candidates with knowledge of assistive technology, including low and high tech equipment and materials, to facilitate communication, curriculum access, and skill development of students with disabilities. The course meets the requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing revised Special Education Standard Six.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 538 ) or (Coreq: ED 538 )]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ED 540 - Science Methods
Supports candidates in becoming inquiring, analytical, and reflective science educators to build students¿ scientific literacy, agency, and access. Examines science teaching based on contemporary theory, practice, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Develops skill in science teaching through practice with hands-on, inquiry-based approaches. Provides experience with structuring equitable science lessons for a diverse student body. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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ED 550 - Health and Physical Education
Focuses on Health & Physical Education (PE) topics as they relate to teaching and learning environments. Provides an overview of the Health & PE Content Standards and context for how these are addressed in schools and classrooms. Explores theories, organization, methods, and materials for teaching Health & PE. Identifies current Health & PE issues facing individuals, families, and communities in the social and school context. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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ED 555 - CPR & First Aid Training
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ED 570 - Classroom Management
Required introductory course for teacher credential programs (MS & SS). Practical application of teaching theory, methodology, and pedagogy for K-12 schools. Includes observation, participation, planning, and practice teaching in a local K-12 schools.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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ED 590 - Reading & Writing Strategies for Monolingual & Bilingual Learners
Reading & Writing Strategies for Monolingual & Bilingual Learners: This course for the Reading Certificate will continue the foundation gained in MAE 630 and will further develop candidates’ skills in curriculum and evidence-based teaching methods required to create self-sufficient and independent readers from elementary school through high school.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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ED 592 - Advanced Literacy Assessment, Evaluation, Instructional Planning & Delivery
(Formerly titled Reading Academy) Advanced Literacy Assessment, Evaluation, Instructional Planning & Delivery: This course for the Reading Certificate provides an advanced framework for using assessment data in an effective and efficient balanced, comprehensive program of reading instruction. The course presents a variety of informal and formal assessments to diagnose students’ strengths and needs; including instruction and practice in administering assessments, evaluating results and planning appropriate intervention, and implementing targeted instruction based on identified student needs.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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ED 595 - Special Topics
In-depth study in a particular topic in education. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-8
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ED 597 - Independent Study
Advanced study in a topic selected by the student and a faculty member.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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ED 600 - Intern Seminar
Interns will address issues of classroom management skills, lesson planning, assessment, and the social context of education. Intern seminar requires candidates to explore and reflect on school-wide policies, classroom environments, classroom management and procedures, and lesson planning. Requires internship placement.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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ED 601 - Stage I Supv Elem Teaching
Includes observation, participation, planning, and practice teaching in a program approved, public school classroom. Field experience will follow the district calendar.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ED 601A )
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4-8
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ED 601A - Stage1 Elem Teaching Seminar
Addresses issues and strategies for teaching in classrooms with diverse students. Seminar sessions will address concerns and solutions to problems encountered in Stage I teaching and links theory to practice. Requires coursework and field placement.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ED 601 )
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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ED 602 - Stg I Stdnt Teaching Sem
Discusses issues, concerns, and problems arising from student teaching for analysis and problem solving. Links theory to practice.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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ED 603 - Stage 2 Supv Elem Teaching
Continues teacher candidates’ field-based experiences in a program-approved, public school classroom. Candidates work toward full responsibility for planning and instruction in all subjects supported by their Cooperating Teachers and Clinical Coaches. Field experience will follow the district calendar.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ED 603A )
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 7
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ED 603A - Stage2 Elem Teaching Seminar
Continues teacher candidates’ field-based experiences in a program-approved, public school classroom. Candidates work toward full responsibility for planning and instruction in all subjects supported by their Cooperating Teachers and Clinical Coaches. Field experience will follow the district calendar.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 601 and ED 601A ) and (Coreq: ED 603 )]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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ED 604 - Stg II Stdnt Teaching Sem
Discuss issues, concerns, and problems arising from student teaching for analysis and problem solving. Links theory to practice.
Typically Offered: Summer term only
Units: 1
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ED 604A - Bilingual Field Experience - Elementary
Students will apply theoretical understandings regarding bilingual approaches for students and the adaptation of both curriculum and the environment to meet individual needs and abilities. Includes observation, participation, planning and practice teaching in K-6 bilingual public school classrooms. Field experience will follow the K-6 teacher calendar.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2-6
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ED 604B - Bilingual Field Experience - Secondary
Students will apply theoretical understandings regarding bilingual approaches for students and the adaptation of both curriculum and the environment to meet individual needs and abilities. Includes observation, participation, planning and practice teaching in 6-12 bilingual public school classrooms. Field experience will follow the 6-12 teacher calendar.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2-6
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ED 605 - Secondry Curric & Instr Pt I
Covers approaches to teaching subject matter content in secondary schools. Separate sections for English, foreign language (Spanish and Japanese), math, science, and social science.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ED 624 )
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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ED 605A - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction PT I - Science
Covers approaches to teaching Science content in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 606A )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 605B - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt I - Math
Covers approaches to teaching Mathematics content in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 606B )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 605C - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt I - World Language
Covers approaches to teaching World Language content in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 606C )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 605D - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt I - History/Social Studies
Covers approaches to teaching History/Social Studies content in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 606D )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 605E - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt I - English
Covers approaches to teaching English Language Arts content in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 606E )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 606 - Secondry Curric & Inst Pt II
Continues covering approaches to teaching subject content in secondary schools. Separate sections for English, foreign language (Spanish and Japanese), math, science, and social science.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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ED 606A - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt II - Science
Continues covering approaches to teaching Science in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 605A )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 606B - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt II - Math
Continues covering approaches to teaching Mathematics in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 605B )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1
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ED 606C - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt II - World Languages
Continues covering approaches to teaching World Languages in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 605C )]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ED 606D - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt II - History/Social Studies
ontinues covering approaches to teaching History/Social Sciences in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 605D )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 606E - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Pt II - English
Continues covering approaches to teaching English Language Arts in secondary schools. Includes both coursework and fieldwork weekly.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ED 607 and ED 628 ) and (Coreq: ED 605E )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 1-2
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ED 607 - Adolescent Development & Learning
This course is designed to provide the prospective secondary school teacher with foundations of educational psychology useful for teaching and essential skills of instructional planning. The course includes principles of teaching, learning and assessment, curriculum and curriculum theory, instructional planning, and cognitive psychology.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ED 628 )
Typically Offered: Summer term only
Units: 3
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ED 609 - Math Methods
Introduces candidates to theory and practice for teaching mathematics in elementary classrooms. Furthers candidates’ understanding of standards, principles, and effective math teaching practices. Candidates practice how concepts are developed concretely, symbolically, and abstractly for a diverse student body through experiences that focus on planning and rehearsing. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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