Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Elementary and Bilingual Education

Courses are designated EDEL in the class schedule.

  
  • EDEL 534 - Graduate Studies in Elementary Education: Social Studies (3)


    Research developments and materials, criteria for planning and improving social studies programs, and current techniques of teaching. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 535 - Graduate Studies in Elementary Education: Reading in the Language Arts Program (3)


    Research developments and materials, criteria for planning and improving reading instruction in the integrated language arts programs, current instructional strategies, and the role of children’s literature.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 536 - Curriculum Theory and Development (3)


    School curriculum, including the forces operating on the curriculum and the participants involved in curriculum building. Process of curriculum building. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 538 - Teaching and Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom (3)


    Applying significant research in the education of young children. Current instructional strategies and criteria for planning and improving programs in early childhood education. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 539 - Clinical Supervision: Analyzing Effective Teaching (3)


    Systematic, research-based approach. Identifies basic components needed by teachers, staff developers and administrators to improve their instructional skills. Principles of learning applied to supervision and applied practice in analyzing the instructional process.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 541 - Culture and Education of Latino Students (3)


    Impact of historical, social, political and economic forces on educational experiences for Latino students in the U.S., in particular, those of Mexican origin. Immigration, migration, language and culture with respect to educational attainment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Admission to credential program, master’s program or consent of instructor.

  
  • EDEL 541K - Culture and Education of Korean Students (3)


    Korean culture, Korean-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Korean immigration, and their contributions to the United States. Korean cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Korean bilingual authorization coordinator; Korean fluency.

  
  • EDEL 541V - Culture and Education of Vietnamese Students (3)


    Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Vietnamese immigration and Vietnamese Americans’ contributions to the United States. Vietnamese cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues, and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to multiple- or single- subject bilingual credential program or master’s program, or consent of Vietnamese bilingual authorization coordinator.

  
  • EDEL 542 - Current Issues and Problems in Bilingual-Bicultural Education (3)


    Problems and issues in the development and implementation of bilingual-bicultural education.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 543 - Elementary Graduate Seminar: Critical Arts Education with/in Urban Communities (3)


    Critical arts practices with/in multilingual and multicultural communities. Issues pertinent to just, equitable and inclusive education through the arts. Applications for arts education curriculum integration, instructional strategies and assessment in both school and community settings. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to credential or master’s program.

  
  • EDEL 548 - Social Studies, Science and Math in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Current curriculum standards and instructional options in social studies, science and mathematics in early childhood education. Content, process skills and literature connections. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential or equivalent experience.

  
  • EDEL 551 - Assessment Across the Curriculum (3)


    Improving student performance through assessment, self-assessment and student goals setting; establishing congruence between purposes, audiences and instruments used. Designing and selecting instruments, including performance assessment, portfolio, observation and personal communication forms for standards-based assessment.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 552 - Family, Community and Professional Partnership (3)


    Value of educational partnerships between families, teachers and the community. Inquiry and the development of strategies to develop partnerships, address and overcome barriers, and sustain partnerships to enhance the education of children. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 553 - Models of Teaching (3)


    Varied strategies of instruction, culminating in identifying and studying 16 unique models. Relationships among theories of learning and instruction. Various instructional alternatives.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.

  
  • EDEL 556 - Foundations of Education for Social Justice (3)


    Educational practice and research within the framework of social justice. Analyze poverty, inequality and discrimination in society and schooling, while articulating the potential of education as an effective approach to social justice. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDEL 571 - Graduate Studies in Elementary Education: Science Education Practicum (3)


    Strategies for effectively teaching and assessing science content knowledge, science process skills, and scientific attitudes in the elementary school; includes field assignments in elementary schools (1 unit - 4 hours per week); seminars (2 units - 2 hours per week). Principles of effective staff development in elementary science education.

    Prerequisite: EDEL 533 .

  
  • EDEL 590 - Technology Professional Development in Schools (3)


    Planning, implementing and evaluating technology professional development in schools. Writing grants, acting as a change agent and serving as a technology leader in a school. Fieldwork required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Level 2 technology proficiency, EDEL 522 , EDEL 523 .

  
  • EDEL 594 - Research Seminar (3)


    Preparing, evaluating, developing and presenting curriculum research proposals culminating in a graduate project. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    rerequisite: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor.

  
  • EDEL 597 - Project (1-3)


    Individual research on an empirical project, with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a project. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor.

  
  • EDEL 598 - Thesis (1-3)


    Individual research with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor.

  
  • EDEL 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential, one year of teaching experience and consent of instructor.


Secondary Education

Courses are designated as EDSC in the class schedule.

  
  • EDSC 110 - The Teaching Experience: Exploration (3)


    Exploring one’s self in relation to other people in the schools, and an encounter with the teaching experience through fieldwork. Accompanying seminar helps extend observations and explore relevant issues. (2 hours fieldwork, 2 hours seminar). Credit/No credit only. (EDEL 110 , EDSC 110, SCED 110 and SPED 110 are the same course.)

  
  • EDSC 304 - Educational Technologies for Secondary Teachers (3)


    Develop personal proficiency in educational technologies to facilitate teaching process. Develop digital literacy through presentation, spreadsheet, word processing/publication software, interactive online tools; internet search and retrieval; information literacy; electronic communication/collaboration; awareness of legal and ethical issues in the digital world. Meets technology requirement for California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (EDSC 304 and SPED 304 are the same course.)

  
  • EDSC 310 - The Teaching Experience: Participation (3)


    History, philosophy, sociology of secondary education. Introduction to California Teaching Performance Expectations and Teaching Performance Assessment; needs of special populations, English learners, struggling readers; content standards and major curriculum reform documents. Includes 45 hours of observation in public schools on specific course requirements. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 320 - Adolescent Development (3)


    Biological, cognitive and socio-cultural development of adolescents. Contexts of adolescent development, including family, peers, school, work and leisure. Health and safety issues of adolescents. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • EDSC 330 - Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools (3)


    Strategies for developing content-based reading/writing abilities, comprehension skills and vocabulary of secondary students. Methods of teaching reading, writing and language skills for English learners and native English speakers. Diagnostic assessment strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. Letter grade.

  
  • EDSC 340 - Diversity in Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles of educational equity and diversity. Strategies for providing students equitable access to the core curriculum. How teaching is shaped by diversity in California society. Analyze personal and institutional biases. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 410 - Teaching English Learners in Secondary Schools (3)


    Research-based approaches and strategies for teaching English learners in secondary schools. Theories of language acquisition and development. Cognitive, linguistic, socio-cultural and political factors that affect English language development. Legal issues pertaining to the education of English learners. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 310 .

  
  • EDSC 440F - Supervised Fieldwork in Secondary Schools (3)


    A field experience in a single subject in public schools with guided observation and reflection.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 440S .

  
  • EDSC 440S - General Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (3)


    Interrelationship of pedagogical theory and practice, classroom management, instructional planning, assessment of student learning, student engagement, and teacher professionalism. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 440F .

  
  • EDSC 442 - Teaching in the Secondary Schools (3)


    Strategies and techniques for teaching a single subject in the public schools. Departmental offerings include: ARTE 442 Teaching Art in the Secondary School; EDSC 442C Teaching Science in the Secondary School; EDSC 442M Teaching Foundational Level Mathematics in the Secondary School; EDSC 442F Teaching World Languages in the Secondary School; EDSC 442S Teaching Social Science in the Secondary School; ENED 442 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School; MUSE 442 Principles and Methods of Teaching Music in the Public Schools; THED 442 Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .

  
  • EDSC 442C - Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles, methods, and materials for teaching science in the secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. (EDSC 442C and SCED 442C are the same course)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .

  
  • EDSC 442F - Teaching World Languages in the Public Schools (3)


    Principles, methods, and materials for teaching world languages in K-12 schools with an emphasis on secondary levels. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California preliminary Single Subject Teaching credential.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .

  
  • EDSC 442M - Teaching Foundational-Level Mathematics in Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles, objectives, strategies and methods for teaching foundational-level mathematics in secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California preliminary Single Subject Teaching credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .

  
  • EDSC 442S - Teaching Social Science in Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles, strategies, and materials for teaching social science in secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .

  
  • EDSC 446 - Methods and Inquiry for Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teacher candidates for teaching Spanish-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction, methods for teaching reading and content areas in bilingual settings, materials and assessment. Conducted in Spanish and English; 20 hours of fieldwork required. (EDSC 446 and EDEL 446 are the same course)

    Prerequisite: admission to multiple- or single-subject bilingual credential program.

  
  • EDSC 446K - Methods and Inquiry for Korean Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teachers to teach Korean-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction and methods for teaching Korean language and content areas in bilingual settings. 10 hours of fieldwork in schools is required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Korean bilingual authorization coordinator; Korean fluency.

  
  • EDSC 446M - Methods and Inquiry for Mandarin Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teachers to teach Mandarin-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction, as well as methods for teaching Mandarin language and content areas in bilingual settings. Ten hours of fieldwork in schools is required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: sdmission to the multiple- or single-subject credential program or master’s program or the consent of the Mandarin bilingual authorization coordinator. Mandarin fluency.

  
  • EDSC 446V - Methods and Inquiry for Vietnamese Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teachers to teach Vietnamese-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction; methods for teaching Vietnamese language and content areas in bilingual settings. 10 hours of fieldwork in schools is required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential program.

  
  • EDSC 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)


    Eight-week practicum (120 hours, Monday - Friday) in co-teaching in secondary schools. Credit/No Credit only. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit. Students sign up for the appropriate departmental offering from the following: ARTE 449E, EDSC 449E, ENED 449E, KNES 449E, MAED 449E, MUSE 449E, SCED 449E or THED 449E. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 442 .

  
  • EDSC 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)


    A 300-hour practicum in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit. Departmental course offerings are: ARTE 449I, EDSC 449I, ENED 449I, FLED 449I, KNES 449I, MAED 449I, MUSE 449I, SCED 449I, THED 449I.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 440F , EDSC 440S , EDSC 442 , EDSC 449E . Corequisite: EDSC 449S .

  
  • EDSC 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    Seminar in student teaching in a single subject in secondary schools. Class activities and assessments are aligned with student teaching fieldwork experiences. Credit/No Credit only; “B” (3.0) or better required for credit. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 410 , EDSC 440S , EDSC 442 , EDSC 449E . Corequisite: EDSC 449I .

  
  • EDSC 460 - Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar (3)


    Preparation for completion of California Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) which is required for the Level 1 Single Subject Teaching Credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 442 , successful completion of TPA SSP and submission of TPA DI.

  
  • EDSC 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Conduct an individual investigation under supervision of a faculty member; investigation might be an experiment, a library study or a creative project. Adequate prerequisite study necessary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing, approval of instructor and department; demonstrated capacity and maturity.

  
  • EDSC 501 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)


    Prerequisite to the MSE in Secondary Education. Prepares entering graduate students to develop study plans and identify pressing issues in secondary education. May be taken before or during the first semester. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (EDSC 501 and SPED 501 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: capacity for electronic communication, including e-mail, attachments and web courseware.

  
  • EDSC 502A - New Teacher Induction, Assessment and Support, Year 1 (1)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 1-2. (EDEL 201A and EDSC 502A are the same course.)

    Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.

  
  • EDSC 502B - New Teacher Induction, Assessment, and Support, Year 1 (2)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 3-6. (EDEL 502B and EDSC 502B are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: EDSC 502A . Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.

  
  • EDSC 502C - New Teacher Induction, Assessment, and Support, Year 2 (1)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 7-8. (EDEL 502C and EDSC 502C are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: EDSC 502B . Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.

  
  • EDSC 502D - New Teacher Induction, Assessment and Support, Year 2 (2)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 9-12. (EDEL 502D and EDSC 502D are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: EDSC 502C . Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.

  
  • EDSC 502E - Pedagogy, Assessment and Support for New Teachers: Semester 1 (3)


    Formative assessment and professional development for new teachers via utilization of state-approved formative assessment system. Inquiry into teaching effectiveness including analyzing teaching and learning context and assessment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Multiple or Subject Preliminary Credential. Corequsite: participation in the CSUF Clear Credential Program.

  
  • EDSC 502F - Pedagogy, Assessment and Support for New Teachers: Semester 2 (3)


    Formative assessment and professional development for new teachers via utilization of state-approved formative assessment system. Inquiry into teaching effectiveness, including action research, review and reflection on teaching and learning. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Credential. Corequisite: participation in the CSUF Clear Credential Program.

  
  • EDSC 504 - Advanced Proficiency in Educational Technologies (3)


    Theoretical basis and strategies for improving teaching and learning in secondary school classrooms through multimedia technologies. Utilize technology for curricular, instructional and assessment purposes to support all students in learning. Meets the Professional Teacher Induction Program Technology standard. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (EDSC 504 and SPED 504 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: EDSC 304 ; must have been issued a preliminary single subject credential.

  
  • EDSC 506 - Graduate Studies in Secondary School Writing (3)


    Current issues, theory and practice regarding teaching writing in secondary schools (grades 6-12). Actively and continuously write while learning about ways to foster the writing development of secondary school students. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate Standing.

  
  • EDSC 522 - Family, Community, and Professional Partnerships (3)


    Effective teaching practices in working with diverse student populations to promote equal learning opportunities. Successful community collaboration with service providers, business leaders, policy makers, parents. Complex diversity of families and teaching situations. Importance of partnerships with professional agencies concerned with adolescents. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 524 - Assessing Student Learning (3)


    Methods of assessing and evaluating student academic achievement in the secondary schools. Improving student performance and aligning assessment with goals and learner characteristics. Designing instruments and focusing on assessment strategies that promote equal learning opportunities. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Pre- or corequisite: EDSC 535 .

  
  • EDSC 530 - Graduate Studies in Mathematics Education (3)


    Explore research that focuses on teaching and learning mathematics in the middle grades, criteria for improving mathematics programs and critique of current mathematics curricula. Students will analyze research in light of their developing knowledge and teaching experiences.

  
  • EDSC 535 - Survey of Educational Research (3)


    Introduces major forms of quantitative and qualitative research used in education How to select an appropriate research method and the characteristics of sound research. Making reasoned judgments as consumers of research; selecting appropriate information collection strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 536 - Curriculum Theory and Development (3)


    Secondary school curriculum, including the forces operating on the curriculum and the participants involved in middle and high school curriculum building. Process of curriculum building. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 540 - Graduate Studies in Teaching English Learners (3)


    Final course required for CLAD Certification. Methodology of English language development and content instruction for English learners, strategies for specially designed academic instruction in English. Research and policy implications. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 410 ; single subject credential; second semester of student teaching or have completed preliminary credential requirements.

  
  • EDSC 541 - Culture and Education of Latino Students (3)


    Impact of historical, social, political and economic forces on educational experiences for Latino students in the U.S., in particular, those of Mexican origin. Immigration, migration, language and culture with respect to educational attainment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Admission to credential program, master’s program or consent of instructor.

  
  • EDSC 541K - Culture and Education of Korean Students (3)


    Korean culture, Korean-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Korean immigration, and their contributions to the United States. Korean cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Korean bilingual authorization coordinator; Korean fluency.

  
  • EDSC 541M - Culture and Education of Chinese-American Students (3)


    Chinese-American culture, history, socioeconomic contexts and contributions to the United States. Chinese-American cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Bilingual Authorization Program coordinator. Mandarin or Cantonese fluency.

  
  • EDSC 541V - Culture and Education of Vietnamese Students (3)


    Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Vietnamese immigration and Vietnamese Americans’ contributions to the United States. Vietnamese cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues, and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to multiple- or single- subject bilingual credential program or master’s program, or consent of Vietnamese bilingual authorization coordinator.

  
  • EDSC 542F - Advanced Methods for Teaching World Languages (3)


    Expanded methods in world languages pedagogy focusing on K-12 curriculum and practical application of research-based practices in language education. Meets California state requirements for single subject methods coursework to add authorization. Not available for use on a graduate study plan. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: California Teaching Credential and demonstrated subject matter competency in the target language either through passing of the CSET in the language or completing of an approved Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP).

  
  • EDSC 542H - Advanced Methods for Teaching Social Science (3)


    Advanced pedagogy, methods, strategies and techniques for teaching social science in secondary schools. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 542M - Advanced Methods of Teaching Foundational Level Mathematics (3)


    Expanded methods in mathematics pedagogy focusing on curriculum for grades 6-10. Meets California state requirement for single subject methods coursework to add authorization. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: MATH 150A .

  
  • EDSC 542S - Advanced Methods for Teaching Science (3)


    Expand knowledge of science pedagogy, focusing particularly on curriculum for grades 6-10. Meets California State requirement for single subject methods coursework to add authorization. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: California teaching credential; passing score on one CSET science exam or completion of at least three college-level science courses.

  
  • EDSC 550 - Instructional Strategies (3)


    General course in pedagogy designed for students whose professional work involves instructional responsibilities. General teaching strategies, course design, instruction planning and student evaluation. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree.

  
  • EDSC 580 - Essential Elements of Online Course Development (3)


    Creating online courses using several learning management systems, including Moodle, Angel Learning, NiceNet and Blackboard. Best practices in course design will be analyzed and incorporated in the online courses. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 504 .

  
  • EDSC 591 - Professional Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    Introduction to requirements for National Board certification; developing portfolio entries and analyzing candidate’s teaching (self, peer and instructor) with respect to models of teaching and teachers’ work; review research related to professional teaching standards. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of graduate adviser.

  
  • EDSC 594 - Project Seminar (3)


    Preparing, evaluating, developing and presenting curriculum research projects culminating in a graduate project. Individual and group participation in critiquing proposals, curriculum projects and research results. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 535 .

  
  • EDSC 595 - Advanced Studies Capstone in Secondary Education (3)


    Further develop competencies in secondary education content area curriculum, instruction, assessment, educational technology, program development, leadership, National Board of Certification and interpersonal relations related to secondary school teaching. May be repeated once for credit. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 598 - Thesis (1-3)


    Individual research on an empirical project, with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 535 , consent of instructor.

  
  • EDSC 599 - Independent Graduate Research in Secondary Education (1-3)


    Individual research with conferences with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor or graduate adviser.


Cinema and Television Arts

  
  • CTVA 100 - Introduction to Cinema and Television (3)


    The history, structure and function of the radio, TV and film industry. Current issues, relevance to society, employment options and other topics. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • CTVA 210 - Audio Production for Non-Production Track (3)


    Audio production for the non-production major. Recording, editing and mixing. Aesthetics and techniques to produce high quality sound.

  
  • CTVA 220 - TV Studio Production (3)


    Introduction to multi-camera, live-to-drive television studio production. Theory and practice of producing multi-camera, studio television programs. Students crew all positions, including producer, director, associate director, technical director, floor manager, camera operator, audio engineer, etc.

  
  • CTVA 225 - Production for Non-Production Track (3)


    Introduction to single-camera video production designed for non-production students. Theory and practice of producing projects on location. Preproduction, production and post-production using digital cameras and nonlinear editing.

  
  • CTVA 250 - Writing Short Scripts (3)


    Techniques for writing short-form scripts for film and video. Analysis of short films in relation to scriptwriting concepts. Develop and critique student-written short scripts.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 

  
  • CTVA 271 - American Cinema: Beginnings-1945 (3)


    History of American film and film style from the beginnings to 1945. Relation to socio-historical, economic, political, cultural, artistic and technological contexts.

  
  • CTVA 272 - American Cinema: 1945-1990 (3)


    History of American film and film style from the post-war period to modern times. Relation to socio-historical, economic, political, cultural, artistic and technological contexts.

  
  • CTVA 300 - Language of Film (3)


    Visual and syntactic components of the motion picture. Detailed analysis of frame, line, space, shape, image size, movement, tone, color and structuring of visual images. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • CTVA 301 - Critical Studies: Cinema (3)


    Formal film analysis in terms of filmic and stylistic elements. Explores how films produce meanings.

  
  • CTVA 302 - Critical Studies: Television (3)


    Formal structures (formats, narratives, genres) and styles of American television. Analyzes how the medium makes its meaning.

  
  • CTVA 310 - Audio Production (3)


    Advanced audio projects for radio, TV, film and the internet, including digital storage and distribution. Complete the audio production process, from pre- through postproduction, applying aesthetic concepts and hands-on skills. (2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory)

  
  • CTVA 325 - Production 1 (3)


    Essentials of shot design, coverage, editing and sound for production students. Planning, directing, shooting, picture editing, and sound capturing and editing for various narrative projects.

    Prerequisite: CTVA 300  with a C (2.0) or better.

  
  • CTVA 341 - Business of Television (3)


    The structure, function and economic underpinnings of the companies and individuals in the television ecosphere responsible for creating and distributing narrative content. Each class features a panel of industry experts.

  
  • CTVA 346 - Video Games and Storytelling (3)


    Analyze video and computer game narratives, emphasizing formal and/or functional structure (genres, format, archetypal characters, audience engagement strategies, dramatic devices, etc.)

  
  • CTVA 349T - Writing about the Moving Image (3)


    Analyze and persuasively write about the moving image through discussion, peer review, writing revisions and secondary research. Topics: American Television; Video Games; Classic Films.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category A.2

  
  • CTVA 350 - Story Structure (3)


    Analyze and develop script structure and viable, narrative story elements. Acts, scenes, premises, conflict, plots, characters, action, etc. Write critical analyses of professional scripts and author own treatments. Meets upper-division writing requirement for RTVF majors. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 .

  
  • CTVA 351 - TV Scriptwriting: Sitcom (3)


    Theory, principles and practice of writing for situation comedies. Students analyze scripts, study program episodes, and develop and write an original story and spec script for a current half-hour prime-time sitcom.

    Prerequisite: CTVA 350  with a “C” or better.

  
  • CTVA 352 - TV Scriptwriting: Drama (3)


    Theory, principles and practice of writing for episodic television dramas. Students analyze scripts, study program episodes and develop and write an original story and spec script for a current half hour, prime-time TV drama.

    Prerequisite: CTVA 350  with a “C” or better.

  
  • CTVA 353T - Genres for Writers (3)


    Film genres, from classic to revisionist. Their evolution and hybridization of genres and how screenwriters can implement and benefit from understanding film genre components. May be repeated for credit with different topics for a maximum of 9 units total.

    Prerequisite: CTVA 350 with a C or better

  
  • CTVA 360 - Programming (3)


    Purposes, philosophies and methods of obtaining, developing, launching, scheduling and evaluating programming for electronic media. Commercial radio and TV networks and stations, cable TV, public radio and TV, direct broadcast satellite and the internet.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category D.4.

  
  • CTVA 361 - American TV: Beginnings-1980 (3)


    History of American television programming up to 1980. TV series in the context of changing trends and influences in the industry.

    Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Category C.1 or C.2.

  
  • CTVA 362 - Media Literacy (3)


    Media literacy: what it is and its importance to lifelong learning. Evaluate and decode the various messages the media deliver, with a primary focus on radio, television, films and new media.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Categories C.1, C.2.

  
  • CTVA 365 - Children’s TV (3)


    Research and literature on effects of television on children. Historical and contemporary aspects of children’s TV issues, including advertising, violence, stereotyping and education. How children’s TV producers use concepts related to children to design material for them.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1

  
  • CTVA 369 - Border Cinema (3)


    A course examining representations of the US-Mexico border in Mexican and US films from the Mexican Revolution era to the present as well as an examination of border theories in international films and scholarship.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category A.2 or A.3

  
  • CTVA 372 - World Cinema: Beginnings-1950 (3)


    National cinemas, film movements, filmmakers, and the increasing internationalization of the world film industry from its beginnings to 1950, in terms of stylistic elements and how they are shaped by the circumstances in which they are produced and received.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1 or C.2.

  
  • CTVA 373 - World Cinema: 1950-1990 (3)


    National cinemas, film movements, filmmakers, and the increasing internationalization of the world film industry from 1950 to 1990, in terms of stylistic elements and how they are shaped by the circumstances in which they are produced and received.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E.Category C.1 or C.2.

 

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