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Psychology Courses are designated as PSYC in the class schedule.
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PSYC 304 - Comparative Animal Behavior (3)
Human behavior in comparison with other animal species within an evolutionary context, including behavior genetics, sensory systems, development, communications, parental behavior, mating strategies, aggression and social organizations.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 . Students taking PSYC 304L concurrently must have completed PSYC 300 .
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PSYC 304L - Laboratory in Comparative Animal Behavior (2)
Laboratory course to accompany PSYC 304. Laboratory and field studies in animal behavior. Design, conduct, analyze and interpret empirical research. Requires written research reports and field trips to local zoos. (4 hours of laboratory).
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 , PSYC 300 . Pre-or corequisite: PSYC 304 .
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PSYC 305 - Cognitive Psychology (3)
Overview of current theories and research in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and cognitive science. Perception and attention, imagery, memory, language, creativity, problem solving, reasoning and decision making. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 . Students taking PSYC 305L concurrently must have completed PSYC 300 .
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PSYC 305L - Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology (2)
Laboratory course to accompany PSYC 305. Apply theoretical and experimental principles and findings in cognitive psychology. Design, conduct, analyze, interpret and present empirical research. Requires written research reports. (4 hours of laboratory). One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 , PSYC 300 . Pre- or corequisite, PSYC 305 .
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PSYC 306 - Biopsychology (3)
Biopsychology, including anatomy of the nervous system, neural activity, neurotransmitters, the synapse, sensory and motor systems, biological motives for eating, drinking, sexual reproduction and sleep, neurology of brain damage and mental illnesses, and drug effects/addiction in the brain.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 . Students taking PSYC 306L concurrently must have completed PSYC 300 .
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PSYC 306L - Laboratory in Biopsychology (2)
Laboratory course to accompany PSYC 306. The mammalian brain. Design, conduct, analyze and interpret empirical research in biopsychology. Requires written research reports. (4 hours of laboratory).
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 , PSYC 300 . Pre- or corequisite: PSYC 306 .
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PSYC 310 - Psychology of Gender (3)
Psychological research, theories and issues related to gender differences and similarities, emphasizing psychological characteristics and problems of women and men, and on relationships between and within genders.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 311 - Educational Psychology (3)
Applying psychological research and theory to educational processes, including learning, motivation, individual differences, teaching methods and evaluation. Recommended for those interested in teaching careers.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 312 - The Psychology of Human Sexual Behavior (3)
Topics in human sexual behavior integrating biological, social, clinical and developmental aspects of sexuality. Surveys and statistics of sexual behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual variations, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Legal, moral and social issues.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 317 - Psychology and Law (3)
Impact of social scientific evidence on the legal system. Theory, research and case studies related to issues on the death penalty, memory as evidence, police interrogations and false confessions, jury decision-making, pretrial publicity, detecting deception and the insanity defense.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 321 - Psychology of Religion (3)
A survey of classical and contemporary empirical psychological research investigating religious beliefs, experiences and practices. Topics include religious behavior across the lifespan; the social psychology of religious organizations; and religious connections to morality, coping, and psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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PSYC 322 - Psychology of African Americans (3)
Uses psychological principles and practices to guide students’ comprehension of life as an African American. Introduction to a holistic perspective that expands ways of conceptualizing psychology from an African American world view. (AFAM 322 and PSYC 322 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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PSYC 325 - The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (3)
Psychological theory of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. Discussions, assignments, and exams on theoretical constructs based on race, gender, sexual orientation, etc., and in different settings (e.g. education, healthcare, and law)
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 331 - Psychology of Personality (3)
Research, theory and assessment techniques in the area of personality. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 341 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
Symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders/psychiatric illnesses; for example, anxiety, mood, psychotic disorders and related topics. One ore more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 346 - Asian American Psychology (3)
Major issues in the Asian American community from a psychosocial perspective, including ethnic identity development, generational conflicts, the model minority myth, interracial relationships, attitudes toward mental health services and alternative healing/therapeutic approaches. (ASAM 346 and PSYC 346 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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PSYC 351 - Social Psychology (3)
How the social world affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Thinking about, influencing, and relating to others. Social perception/cognition, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, prejudice, aggression, helping behavior, conformity, and group processes.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 361 - Developmental Psychology (3)
Theories, methods and research findings regarding physical, cognitive and psychosocial human development across the lifespan. Perception, learning, intelligence, personality and related topics.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 362 - Psychology of Aging (3)
Characteristics of humans during the adult years. Physical, intellectual, cognitive, personal, social and psychological development, vocational and family changes, retirement and death.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 371 - Evolutionary Psychology (3)
Understanding evolutionary origins of human behavior and psychology. Applying an evolutionary perspective to a broad range of topics including cooperation, conflict, mating strategies, jealousy, cheater detection and parenting.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 391 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
Human behavior in the workplace. Traditional and current psychological principles applied to industrial, organizational and business settings. Selection, placement, performance evaluations, training, work motivation, job satisfaction, environmental influences, leadership, group (team) processes, work stress, organizational communication, organizational development.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 408 - History of Psychology (3)
Development of psychology from classical Greek philosophy to contemporary psychological science. Major philosophical traditions (nativism, rationalism, empiricism, associationism) and enduring issues, including nature vs. nurture, free will vs. determinism, and material vs. non-material sources of human behavior.
Prerequisites: PSYC 302 , PSYC 303 , PSYC 304 , PSYC 305 or PSYC 306 ; additional upper-division course in psychology.
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PSYC 414 - Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
Human cognitive behavior as a brain-based activity: Methodology of Cognitive Neuroscience, functional neuroanatomy and their relationships to perception, attentional encoding and control mechanisms, memory, emotion, language and consciousness.
Prerequisites: PSYC 305 , PSYC 306 .
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PSYC 415 - Cognitive Processes (3)
Advanced treatment of theory and research in such topics as attention, pattern recognition, memory, knowledge representation, language, decision-making, judgment, reasoning and problem solving.
Prerequisites: PSYC 302 , PSYC 303 or PSYC 305 .
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PSYC 417 - Psycholinguistics (3)
Theory and research on the psychological processes that make possible language acquisition and written language; speech production; and language acquisition.(LING 417 and PSYC 417 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: six hours of upper-division work in psychology or linguistics.
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PSYC 421 - Psychology of Immigration (3)
Psychological theory and research on the topic of immigration. Impact of immigration on individual development and family functioning in immigrants from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
Prerequisites: Three upper-division psychology courses.
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PSYC 430 - A Social Psychological Study in Ethnic Minority Behavior (3)
Central role of culture, race and ethnicity in the human condition. Social psychological theory and research will provide the context of the course. Cultural pluralism and diversity will be discussed. (AFAM 430 and PSYC 430 are the same course.)
Prerequisites: AFAM 101 or AFAM 107 ; or PSYC 101 .
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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PSYC 431 - Theories of Personality (3)
Traditional and contemporary theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, humanistic-existential, behavioral, trait and social interaction approaches.
Prerequisite: PSYC 331 .
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PSYC 445 - The Psychology of Dying, Death and Bereavement (3)
Psychological overview of aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Attitudes toward death; understanding and caring for terminally ill patients; funeral rituals, burial, mourning and grief counseling; suicide and euthanasia.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , completion of one upper-division psychology course.
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PSYC 456 - Psychological Study of LGBTQ Experiences (3)
Introduces the scientific study of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Identity development and disclosure, social and gender roles, stigma, minority stress, normative privilege, same-sex relationships, and parenting.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , three upper-division psychology courses
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PSYC 461 - Psychological Testing and Assessment (3)
Assessing intelligence, aptitude, interest and personality. Theory, construction, evaluation, interpretation and uses of psychological tests.
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 , PSYC 300 ; senior standing.
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PSYC 462 - Advanced Psychology of Aging (3)
Concepts and controversies in the field of gerontological psychology and the societal implications of an aging population. Review and analyze the current literature, focusing on the physiological, psychological and social changes that accompany old age.
Prerequisite: PSYC 362 or admission to a graduate program.
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PSYC 464 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)
Review and analyze major theoretical, empirical and applied issues in developmental psychology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 202 or CAS 301 ; CAS 312 or PSYC 361 .
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PSYC 465 - Advanced Psychological Statistics (3)
General linear model, regression, analysis of variance techniques and applications to research design and evaluation of data.
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 , PSYC 202 , PSYC 300 .
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PSYC 466 - Advanced Social Science Computer Applications (3)
Advanced computer applications focusing on topics such as web page development, data analysis, graphing, data bases and online experimentation and data collection.
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 , PSYC 300 .
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PSYC 467 - Multivariate Statistics for Psychology (3)
Multivariate analysis of variance, profile analysis, discriminate analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, introduction to structural equations and hierarchical linear models, and applications to psychological research.
Prerequisite: PSYC 465 .
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PSYC 473 - Sleep, Dreams, and Behavior (3)
Role of sleep and dreams in controlling awake behavior. Historical views/theories, the neurobiology of sleep and dreams, sleep-wake schedules, sleep disorders, and their relationships to cognitive, personality and psychopathology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 306 , PSYC 331 , PSYC 341 .
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PSYC 474 - Health Psychology (3)
Role of psychology in prediction, prevention and treatment of medical disorders, including stress and illness, psycho-neuro-immunology, psychological aspects of chronic illnesses, behavioral medicine, physician-patient dynamics. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , three upper-division psychology courses; or graduate standing.
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PSYC 475 - Psychopharmacology (3)
Basic neurophysiological principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics that underlie the effects of drugs on experience and behavior. Recreational drugs and abused drugs that can contribute to psychological disorders. Psychological, medical and social implications of pharmacotherapy.
Prerequisites: PSYC 306 or graduate standing
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PSYC 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)
Intended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. (BIOL 480M, CHEM 480M and PSYC 480M are the same course.)
Prerequisite: selection as MARC Fellow.
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PSYC 481 - Survey of Clinical Psychology (3)
Methods, diagnosis, therapeutic techniques, research, educational requirements, professional requirements, ethics, graduate school preparation, choosing graduate programs.
Prerequisites: PSYC 341 .
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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PSYC 494 - Teaching of Psychology (1-3)
Experience in communicating research, theory, and applications of psychology, with emphasis on individual tutoring. Section 1 (Undergraduate Course Assistantship) includes additional aspects of course instruction; Section 2 (Peer Mentors) includes various outreach services. No credit towards major or minor. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
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PSYC 495 - Field Placement in Psychology (3)
Supervised experience in which psychological principles or methods are applied in a fieldwork setting. Mandatory class meetings to discuss and write about experiences of integrating psychological theory with practice. Required of majors. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: nine units of 300-level psychology courses at CSUF by course registration; 2.0 GPA in psychology courses.
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PSYC 498 - Directed Empirical Research (1-3)
Study plan must be approved by university census date. Individual laboratory investigation under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units. No more than 3 units of credit toward the major.
Prerequisites: completion of one upper-division laboratory course in psychology; consent of instructor.
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PSYC 499 - Independent Research (1-3)
Study plan must be approved by university census date. Individual empirical research or library investigation under the supervision of a faculty member. No more than three units of credit toward the major. May be repeated for credit toward graduation.
Prerequisites: completion of at least one upper-division laboratory course in psychology; consent of instructor.
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PSYC 500 - Issues and Perspectives in Psychological Research (3)
Current theoretical, professional and methodological issues in psychology.
Prerequisite: admission to the psychology graduate program and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 501 - Professional and Legal Issues (3)
Introduction to methodological, ethical and legal issues in the field of Clinical Psychology.
Prerequisites: admission to the M.S. Psychology (clinical) program.
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PSYC 502 - Career and Lifestyle Development (3)
Survey of career and lifestyle development throughout the lifespan. Major theories and strategies in career counseling. Integrating knowledge of career development with the practice of counseling. (COUN 502 and PSYC 502 are the same course)
Pre- or corequisite: COUN 500 .
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PSYC 510 - Research Design (3)
Principles and methods of planning and carrying out systematic psychological research, interdependence of research design and statistical evaluation of results. Practice in formulating testable hypotheses.
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 , PSYC 465 , admission to a psychology graduate program.
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PSYC 515 - Meta-Analysis (3)
Meta-analysis, a quantitative research synthesis method, allows researchers to make sense of seemingly contradictory findings. Includes a meta-analysis project and a critique of a published meta-analysis. Highly recommended for students considering Ph.D. programs or research careers.
Prerequisite: PSYC 465 , graduate standing.
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PSYC 516 - Structural Equation Modeling (3)
Develops skills in a range of structural equation modeling procedures (e.g., covariance structural modeling, confirmatory and second-order factor analysis, latent growth curve modeling). Highly recommended for students considering Ph.D. programs or research careers.
Prerequisite: Graduate student status and PSYC 465 or instructor’s consent.
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PSYC 520T - Seminar: Advanced Topics in Psychological Research (3)
Prerequisite: admission to a psychology graduate program. Content of seminar may vary each semester. A topic is selected for in-depth study from one or more specialty areas within the field of psychology. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 units. (PSYC 520T and ISDS 520T are the same course.)
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PSYC 535 - Addictions Counseling (3)
Etiology and treatment of addictive behaviors (e.g. substance abuse, gambling). Biological, psychological and systemic factors. Current approaches to assessment, intervention, prevention programs and relapse prevention, including Motivational Interviewing. Role of co-occurring disorders. Using community resources to help client and client’s family.
Prerequisites: COUN 500 , COUN 511 ; or PSYC 501 , PSYC 545 .
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PSYC 545 - Advanced Psychopathology (3)
In-depth study of diagnosis, etiology theories, research and prevention of adult and child psychopathology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 341 ; admission to M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program or M.A. Psychology program.
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PSYC 547 - Theories of Psychological Intervention (3)
In-depth coverage of psychotherapy. Principle theoretical approaches covered are: psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioral/ cognitive behavioral.
Prerequisite: admission to M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program
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PSYC 548 - Psychotherapy Techniques (3)
Skills course in conducting diagnostic interviews and basic therapeutic techniques. Role playing and video feedback. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the first semester of the M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program.
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PSYC 549 - Marriage, Family and Child Therapy (3)
Marriage, family and child therapy: theory, techniques and research.
Prerequisite: completion of first year in M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program.
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PSYC 550 - Group Psychotherapy (3)
Role of interpersonal learning and communication in the behavior change and skill development in group psychotherapy. Lecture, discussion, role plays and videos will focus on psychoeducational groups in an ethical and diversity-sensitive framework.
Prerequisite: admission to M.S. Psychology (clinical) program.
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PSYC 560 - Child and Adolescent Treatment (3)
Specific therapy techniques, including behavioral, and general approaches to the treatment of children and adolescents.
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the first semester of the M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program.
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PSYC 561 - Clinical Psychology Assessment (3)
Theory, administration, scoring and interpretation of measures of intelligence and objective personality inventories.
Prerequisite: PSYC 461 , admission to the M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program
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PSYC 562 - Counseling Couples (3)
The treatment of couples, including overview of current theories, assessment, goal-setting, interventions, ethical issues and diversity issues. Assessment and treatment of spousal abuse. Study of sexual dysfunctions and sex therapy. (COUN 562 and PSYC 562 are the same course)
Prerequisite: COUN 527 .
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PSYC 568 - Substance Abuse (1)
Impact of alcoholism and drug abuse on the individual, family and community; clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse; and research on diagnosis and outcome.
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program.
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PSYC 569 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
Cross-cultural issues as they apply to clinical psychology, specifically psychotherapy. Practical, research and theoretical issues.
Prerequisites: PSYC 545 , PSYC 547 .
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PSYC 594A - Fieldwork (3)
Supervised clinical work in mental health agencies. (Minimum of 12 hours field experience per week.) Must be taken for a letter grade. (Course may be repeated by third year students. Repetition will not count toward study plan units and should be taken CR/NC.)
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of first year’s work in the M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program
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PSYC 594B - Fieldwork (3)
Supervised clinical work in mental health agencies. (Minimum of 12 hours field experience per week.) Must be taken for a letter grade. (Course may be repeated by third year students. Repetition will not count toward study plan units and should be taken CR/NC.)
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of first year’s work in the M.S. Psychology (Clinical) program
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PSYC 598 - Thesis Research (3-6)
Supervised individual major research project, written as a thesis and presented and defended successfully to a faculty thesis committee.
Prerequisites: formal advancement to candidacy and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
Empirical research in a selected area of psychology. Design, conduct and write with the collaboration of a member of the faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisites: admission to a psychology graduate program and consent of instructor.
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RLST 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion (3)
An introduction to the academic study of religion, exploring the social and cultural dimensions of religion, as well as religious consciousness and perception. Key concepts, theorists and methodological approaches.
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RLST 105 - Religion and the Quest for Meaning (3)
Nature of religious experience as the human pursuit of meaning and transcendence, exploring its central themes, phenomena and questions; its principal types of figures and communities; and its major categories of sacred rituals, objects, seasons and places.
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RLST 110 - Religions of the World (3)
Introduction to at least five religious world views from an historical and comparative perspective, with descriptive analyses of their belief systems, moral codes and symbolic rituals: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (RLST 110 and PHIL 110 are same course.)
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RLST 200 - Introduction to Christianity (3)
Overview of the Christian tradition, including Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant expressions. Beliefs, practices and authority structures. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 201 - Introduction to the New Testament (3)
Textual and historical study of the origins and content of the New Testament in the context of first-century Christianity. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 210 - Introduction to Judaism (3)
The Jewish tradition - its scriptures, laws, customs, holidays and world view in their historical setting. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 246A - Basic Hatha Yoga (2)
Basic yoga postures, beginning meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques presented from a theoretical and experiential perspective. Awareness, concentration, and other practices that accompany the study of Hatha Yoga. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity) (RLST 246A and KNES 246A are the same course)
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RLST 246B - Intermediate Hatha Yoga (2)
Intermediate and advanced yoga sequences, including postures, breathing practices, meditation techniques and guided relaxation. Yoga philosophy and movement based on various Hatha yoga traditions. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity) (RLST 246B and KNES 246B are the same course.)
Prerequisites: KNES 246A /RLST 246A .
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RLST 250 - Introduction to Islam (3)
Religion of Islam, its background and main teachings: the rise of Islam; the caliphate; Islamic theology, teachings, mysticism and philosophy. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 270T - Introduction to the Asian Religions (3)
Main teachings of a major South Asian, Far Eastern or Oriental religion per semester, including such religions as Jainism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shintoism and Zoroastrianism. May be repeated for credit with different subject matter. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 280 - Introduction to Buddhism (3)
Introduction to the origins and development of Buddhism. The major teachings found in all traditions of Buddhism, the three major traditions of Buddhism and the position of Buddhism in the U.S. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 300 - Methods of Studying Religion (3)
Academic study of religion to include the definition, functions and varieties of religion; the methods used to study it; and key figures who have shaped the development of this discipline.
Prerequisite: Completion of any lower-division RLST course.
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RLST 301 - Sanskrit (3)
Introduction to the Devanagari script, as well as the phonology, morphology and syntax of the Sanskrit language. A reading knowledge of Sanskrit will be the main goal of the course. (RLST 301 and LING 301 are the same course.)
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RLST 302 - Religion and Ecology (3)
An examination of ecology, environmentalism, globalization, and sustainability from the viewpoint of traditional religions.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Categories B.2 and C.2.
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RLST 305 - Anthropology of Religion (3)
Beliefs and practices in the full human variation of religious phenomena, with an emphasis on primitive religions. Forms, functions, structures, symbolism, and history and evolution of religious systems. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (ANTH 305 and RLST 305 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 306 - Contemporary Practices of the World’s Religions (3)
Comparative study of how the beliefs, practices and moral codes of the world’s major religions influence the way nations and individuals behave in the spheres of daily life, culture, ethics, business and politics.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 311 - Religion and Film (3)
Explores religion and religious themes in film. Film is a powerful medium through which we explore the meaning of life, relationships, moral quandaries and ontological issues. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisite: Completion of any lower-division RLST or CTVA course.
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RLST 312 - The Bible as Literature (3)
Literary qualities of biblical literature and the influence of major themes upon Western literary traditions. (CPLT 312 and RLST 312 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 320 - The End of the World (3)
The development, context, variety, forms and consequences of religious expectations of the imminent end of the world as we know it.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
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RLST 321 - Psychology of Religion (3)
A survey of classical and contemporary empirical psychological research investigating religious beliefs, experiences and practices. Topics include religious behavior across the lifespan; the social psychology of religious organizations; and religious connections to morality, coping, and psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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RLST 322 - Asian Pacific Americans and Religion (3)
Historically, religion plays a significant role for immigrants. Explores religion as a cultural dynamic in the incorporation and persistence of Asian Pacific Americans into American society, especially in Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area. (ASAM 322 and RLST 322 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 325 - African American Religions and Spirituality (3)
African-American belief systems and denominations. Folk beliefs among Blacks, African-American religious groups and the role of the Black Church in politics and social change in the Black community. (AFAM 325 and RLST 325 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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RLST 330T - Hebrew Scriptural Studies (3)
Specific areas of Hebrew Scriptures, such as major and minor prophets, Psalms, values of wisdom writers, books of the Old Testament. May be repeated for credit with different topics or a maximum of 6 units. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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RLST 331T - New Testament Studies (3)
Specific areas of the New Testament such as the Synoptic Gospels, the Pauline Corpus, the Johannine Corpus, etc. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 units.
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RLST 332 - Islamic Scriptural Studies (3)
Study of selected basic texts of Islam: The Qur’an and Hadith. Introduction to history and compilation of Qur’an and Hadith, methods of interpretation, classical and modern critical analysis, as well as issues related to the authenticity of these texts.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 333 - Religion and Sexuality (3)
Connection between religion and sexuality. The religious ideas behind political and public debates related to sexuality and consideration of the private realm, such as sexual identity, family life, gender roles and reproduction.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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RLST 335 - Judaism, Christianity and Islam Compared (3)
Comparative study of the three great monotheistic traditions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam; their beliefs, practices and structures.
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RLST 337 - American Indian Religions and Philosophy (3)
American Indian religious and philosophic perspectives. Religious interpretations and thought in various facets of belief, ranging from traditional Indian religion to Christianity. Highlights contemporary religious activities. Not available for graduate degree credit. (AFAM 337 and RLST 337 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of the G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 341 - Hindu Tradition to 400 B.C.E. (3)
Hindu thought in its earliest period. Overview of Vedic literature, especially its religious content and the major rituals of the early Veda; philosophical developments in the Upanisads or later Veda; and related sacred writings. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisite: RLST 110 or completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 342 - Hindu Tradition from 400 B.C.E. (3)
Hindu thought after the Vedic period. The beginnings of Hindu philosophies, classical Hindu practice, devotionalism, modern or neo-Hindu groups appearing in the 19th century, and the contributions of thinkers, such as Ramakrishna and Gandhi. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisite: RLST 105 , RLST 110 or completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 346 - Vietnamese Buddhism (3)
Historical survey of Vietnamese Buddhism. Interaction between Vietnamese Buddhism and other religious traditions, the role of politics and culture in shaping religious practice, and the impact of Vietnamese Buddhism in the West.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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RLST 348 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
Role of philosophy in shaping theological doctrine, in critically evaluating religious experience, in arguing for or against the existence of God and in considering the problem of evil. (RLST 348 and PHIL 348 are the same course.)
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RLST 350T - Major Christian Traditions (3)
Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Christianity, or Post-Reformation Communities; historical development and self-understanding, liturgy, creeds, moral norms, canon laws and outstanding figures. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 units. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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