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Forensic Behavioral Studies/Forensic Psychology Forensic Behavioral Studies Undergraduate Program/Upper Division: 3000-4999
Forensic Psychology Graduate Programs: 5000-9999 |
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FOR 6815 - Forensic Victimology - Investigation (1 unit)
An overview of the investigation of crime in which one or more individuals has been victimized. The role of Victimology Assessment in offender identification and apprehension will be explored. Additionally, this section will focus upon the Victim-Witness, and his/her interdependence with the judicial system. Variables affecting Victim-Witness intervention, including age, cultural and gender variables; crime dynamics; trauma history; and cognitive-affective processing will be reviewed. Strategies for maximizing the efficacy of the Victim-Witness from a judicial standpoint, while simultaneously fostering recovery, will be explored.
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FOR 6905 - Forensic Victimology - Intervention
An overview of intervention following victimization. The impact of victim variables (such as age, cultural and gender variables, crime dynamics, trauma history and cognitive-affective processing) upon recovery will be reviewed. Evidence-based and evidence-formed diagnostic screening and assessment tools (including the Traumatic Events Questionnaire; Traumatic Events Scale; SCID-PTSD Module; MMPI-2 and MMPI-RF) will be explored, as will trauma-informed intervention strategies (such as Psychological First Aid and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing-EMDR). Finally, this section will explore the challenges to the practitioner who works with crime victims; discussions and strategies for the prevention of secondary victimization, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue will be reviewed.
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FOR 7100 - Psychological Consultation (2 units)
Addresses the historical roots of mental health consultation, basic concepts in mental health consultation, the consultation process, and the various types of mental health consultation. Emphasizes application in forensic settings and with related agencies.
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FOR 7110 - Advanced Psychotherapy (3 units)
This course will address both the theoretical background and application of various therapeutic techniques. Students are expected to gain an understanding of therapeutic skills, stages of psychotherapy and the implications of diversity in treatment.
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FOR 7120 - Psychological Assessment IV: Projective Approaches to Personality (3 units)
This course will provide the forensic psychologist with a practical and technical overview of the major projective personality tests used in clinical and forensic practice. The focus will be on projective testing, such as the Rorschach, TAT and projective drawing tests, and will address their strengths and limitations when used with specific forensic populations.
Prerequisites: FOR 6705; FOR 6710
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FOR 7200 - Research Publishing Seminar I (1 unit)
Introduction to the research publishing process, including how to develop research articles and incorporate data analysis for publication process.
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FOR 7220 - Biological Bases of Behavior (3 units)
Cellular structure and function of the nervous system, neuroanatomy, hormonal and chemical regulation, motivation, activity, sleep and behavior genetics.
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FOR 7230 - Research Publishing Seminar II (1 unit)
Overview of the research publishing process, including how to develop research articles and incorporate data analysis for publication process.
Prerequisites: FOR 7200
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FOR 7250 - Current Research in Forensic Psychology and Law (3 units)
Seminar in current research exploring a variety of forensic psychology and psycho-legal topics. Students will learn to critically evaluate research articles and will examine methods specific to law, policy and forensic psychology.
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FOR 7320 - Socio-cultural Bases of Behavior (3 units)
An examination of the impact of social and cultural factors on psychosocial conceptualizations of human behavior.
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FOR 7380 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 units)
Examination of the historical roots of psychology in relation to contemporary psychology and their foundation in philosophy and science.
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FOR 7420 - Treatment III: Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapies (2 units)
Course focuses on psychodynamic and interpersonal therapeutic approaches. Emphasizes application in clinical and forensic settings.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320
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FOR 7430 - Administrative Law (2 units)
Administrative law refers to a complex mix of constitutional, statutory, regulatory and common law principles that govern the structure, decision processes and behavior of administrative agencies. Students learn fundamentals and potential application of these principles as they relate to forensic agencies.
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FOR 7451 - Policy Analysis (3 units)
This course introduces the student to public policy analysis in general and to policy analysis within the forensic psychology field in particular.
Prerequisites: FOR 6452; FOR 6530
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FOR 7530 - Research V: Advanced Research Methods (3 units)
Study and application of the principles of action and applied research models and methods. Areas covered include problem identification and prioritization, hypothesis formulation, steps for planning research, experimental design, basic definitions and theoretical applications of statistical procedure.
Prerequisites: FOR 6510; FOR 6520
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FOR 7540 - Research VI: Multivariate Statistics (3 units)
Focuses on forensic psychological research methods and applications. Emphasis will be placed on multivariate models of research, with in-depth coverage of the more commonly used multivariate analysis in forensic psychological research.
Prerequisites: FOR 6510; FOR 6520; FOR 7530
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FOR 7551 - Treatment IV: Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (3 units)
Theories of group process and group therapy with emphasis on interventions through group modalities in forensic settings. Practical experience in and problems encountered by students facilitating group therapy in forensic professional training settings is explored.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320
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FOR 7560 - Advanced Social Psychology (2 units)
The examination of the impact of socio-cultural variables on behavior and social issues related to forensic psychology.
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FOR 7605 - PsyD Practicum II: Assessment and Psychotherapy (3 units)
Fall semester experience in a forensic setting for PsyD students.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320; FOR 6425; FOR 6500; FOR 6600; FOR 6705; FOR 6710
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FOR 7610 - PsyD Practicum II: Assessment and Psychotherapy (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PsyD students.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320; FOR 6425; FOR 6500; FOR 6600; FOR 6705; FOR 6710; FOR 7605
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FOR 7615 - PhD-Policy and Justice Practicum I: Research and Consultation (3 units)
Fall semester research experience in a forensic setting for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 7620 - PhD-Policy and Justice Practicum I: Research and Consultation (3 units)
Spring semester research experience in a forensic setting for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 7625 - PhD-Clinical Practicum II (3 units)
Fall semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Clinical students.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320; FOR 6425; FOR 6500; FOR 6600; FOR 6705; FOR 6710
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FOR 7635 - PhD-Clinical Practicum II (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Clinical students.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320; FOR 6425; FOR 6500; FOR 6600; FOR 6705; FOR 6710; FOR 7625
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FOR 7702 - Psychological Assessment III: Forensic Evaluation (3 units)
An examination of the specific assessment issues encountered in the practice of forensic psychology. This course discusses the typical referral questions encountered, as well as the need to present psychological data in a way that is meaningful to the court system.
Prerequisites: FOR 6705; FOR 6710
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FOR 7905 - PsyD Dissertation Proposal Development (2 units)
Fall semester course assisting PsyD students in the development of a dissertation research proposal.
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FOR 7910 - PsyD Dissertation (2 units)
Spring semester course guiding the research and writing of the PsyD Dissertation.
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FOR 7965 - Master’s Thesis (2 units)
PhD students spend the Fall semester preparing to write a Master’s Thesis under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: FOR 6510; FOR 6520
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FOR 7970 - Master’s Thesis (2 units)
PhD students complete a Master’s Thesis.
Prerequisites: FOR 6510; FOR 6520; FOR 7965
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FOR 8100 - Trial Consulting (3 units)
This course will cover the research relevant to jury selection and litigation risks. Students will learn how to develop persuasive cases and identify jurors who are beyond persuasion.
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FOR 8110 - Test Construction and Development (3 units)
Examines the history and theoretical foundations of classical and modern test theory. The course covers the bases of psychometrics including validity, reliability and item analysis. Students will examine the development of psychological, neuropsychological and forensic-specific tests used within the forensic psychology arena.
Prerequisites: FOR 6510; FOR 6520
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FOR 8130 - Grant Writing (2 units)
This course focuses on the writing of research and other grant proposals. All aspects of the grant writing process will be covered. Students will conduct a search for an appropriate funding agent and write a proposal for that funding agent.
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FOR 8200 - Specialty Topics in Forensic Psychology (1-3 units)
Topics focus on assessment, evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention with specific populations or clients within various forensic areas. Current topics that qualify for Specialty Topic Units: Correctional Psychology Victimology Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution Treating Adult Offenders Abuse and Trauma Treatment Treating Adolescent Offenders Child Sexual Abuse Police Psychology PTSD and Complex Trauma Crisis Intervention Psychopharmacology. Prerequisite(s): FOR7220 Sex Offenders and Rehabilitation Disaster Psychology The Developmentally Delayed Offender Introduction to Family Court and Custody Evaluations Custody Evaluations II (Prerequisite(s): Intro. To Family Court) Juvenile Dependency (child maltreatment) Court Evaluations Fresno PsyD students are required to take a minimum of three (3) units from the above list. Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Sacramento students are required to take a minimum of five (5 units) from the above list. Any of the above Specialty Topic courses may be taken as elective units for any student.
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FOR 8210 - PsyD Dissertation (2 units)
Students continue the dissertation process.
Prerequisites: completion of dissertation proposal orals
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FOR 8220 - PsyD Dissertation (2 units)
Completion of dissertation for PsyDs.
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FOR 8230 - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior (3 units)
Discussion of the cognitive processing systems, including research on creative thinking, conscious and unconscious processing, problem-solving and cognitive structure. Discussion of emotion focuses on cognitive precursors and consequences of emotional states and the biological and social bases of emotion.
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FOR 8248 - Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution (2 units)
The theory and practice of problem identification, conflict resolution and dispute resolution counseling as it applies in forensic mediation settings. While the focus is on mediation as used in family law, issues involving other civil mediation settings will be covered as well.
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FOR 8251 - Juvenile Delinquency and Forensic Psychology (2 units)
The unique status of the juvenile offender in the legal system and the needs of these offenders. Theories of delinquency will be explored as will evaluation, treatment and consultation issues.
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FOR 8300 - PhD-Clinical Dissertation Development (1 unit)
PhD-Clinical students prepare to write a dissertation under faculty supervision. Must sign contract with Dissertation chair to register for the unit.
No formal classroom instruction.
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FOR 8305 - Treatment V: Multicultural Perspectives (3 units)
Impact of culture on treatment. Focuses on issues of individual and group therapy with clients from varying cultural backgrounds. Discusses examining one’s own cultural heritage and how it may impact the therapeutic environment. The central focus for this course is ethnic/racial diversity, although attention will be paid to gender, sexual orientation, and other multicultural and international issues as they relate to issues of diversity.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320
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FOR 8307 - Victimology (2 units)
This course exposes the student not only to the fundamentals of victimology, but also the myriad social, psychological, legal and political issues confronting victim advocacy efforts.
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FOR 8310 - PhD-Clinical Dissertation Research (1 unit)
PhD-Clinical students continue dissertation preparation and research under faculty supervision.
No formal classroom instruction.
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FOR 8320 - PhD-Clinical Dissertation Completion and Defense (1 unit)
PhD-Clinical students finalize and prepare to defend dissertation.
No formal classroom instruction.
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FOR 8330 - PhD Clinical Dissertation II (2 units)
PhD-Clinical students complete dissertation process under faculty supervision.
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FOR 8410 - Electives (1-4 units)
Various specialized topic areas in Forensic Psychology (when there is no other course number).
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FOR 8450 - Civil Rights and Social Justice (3 units)
The history and philosophies of civil rights, the legal precedents of civil rights, the evolution of civil rights in the US and abroad, current civil rights issues, challenges in social justice, and how the forensic psychologist can affect social change.
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FOR 8500 - Advanced Theories of Personality (2 units)
An exploration of the major theories and descriptions of personality and its formation, individual differences, and its involvement in behavior.
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FOR 8550 - Research VII: Psychology, Case Law and Legislation (3 units)
Advanced seminar in deconstructing laws, both case law and legislation, according to psychological principles.
Prerequisites: FOR 6452; FOR 6530; FOR 7250
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FOR 8605 - PsyD Practicum III: Advanced Assessment and Psychotherapy (3 units)
Fall semester experience in a forensic setting for PsyD students.
All practicum courses must be taken in sequence.
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FOR 8610 - PsyD Practicum III: Advanced Assessment and Psychotherapy (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PsyD students.
All practicum courses must be taken in sequence.
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FOR 8660 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (2 units)
This course introduces the student to the foundations of organizational behavior. There are two major goals: (1) to provide a basic grounding in some of the principles of managing organizations; and (2) to challenge traditional thinking about organizational behavior when applied in forensic settings. The material covered is applicable to a wide range of organizations.
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FOR 8680 - Legal Issues in Mental Health (3 units)
Focuses on legislation and case law involving mental health issues, mental health courts, the role of the forensic specialist in legal proceedings, and the nuts and bolts of the legislative and judicial processes as they pertain to mental health issues.
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FOR 8703 - Treatment VI: Substance Abuse Theory and Treatment (3 units)
This course is designed to integrate chemical dependency theory and intervention strategies with forensic populations.
Prerequisites: FOR 6320; FOR 6600
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FOR 8705 - PhD-Policy and Justice Practicum II: Advanced Research and Consultation (3 units)
Fall semester research experience in a forensic setting for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 8710 - PhD-Policy and Justice Practicum II: Advanced Research and Consultation (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 8720 - PhD-Clinical Practicum III (3 units)
Fall semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Clinical students.
All practicum courses must be taken in sequence.
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FOR 8730 - PhD-Clinical Practicum III (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Clinical students.
All practicum courses must be taken in sequence.
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FOR 8750 - Independent Study (units vary)
Course substitution or special project under supervision. Fall semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD students.
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FOR 8800 - PhD-Policy and Justice Practicum III: Advanced Research and Consultation (3 units)
Fall semester research experience in a forensic setting for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 8850 - PhD-Policy and Justice Practicum III: Advanced Research and Consultation (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 8920 - PhD-Clinical Practicum IV (3 units)
Fall semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Clinical students.
All practicum courses must be taken in sequence.
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FOR 8930 - PhD-Clinical Practicum IV (3 units)
Spring semester experience in a forensic setting for PhD Clinical students. All practicum courses must be taken in sequence.
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FOR 9560 - Research VIII: Colloquium (3 units)
The actual experience each semester of making a presentation based on forensic research.
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FOR 9705 - Pre-Doctoral Internship for PsyD students (11 units)
Fall semester internship experience for PsyD students.
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FOR 9710 - Pre-Doctoral Internship for PsyD students (11 units)
Spring semester internship experience for PsyD students.
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FOR 9715 - Pre-Doctoral Internship for PsyD students (8 units)
Summer term internship experience for PsyD students.
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FOR 9805 - Integrated Research Internship for PhD-Policy and Justice Students (11 units)
Fall semester internship experience for PhD-Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 9810 - Integrated Research Internship for PhD-Policy and Justice Students (11 units)
Spring semester internship experience for PhD Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 9815 - Integrated Research Internship for PhD-Policy and Justice Students (8 units)
Summer term internship experience for PhD-Policy and Justice students.
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FOR 9820 - Internship for PhD-Clinical Students (11 units)
Fall semester internship experience for PhD Clinical students.
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FOR 9830 - Internship for PhD-Clinical Students (11 units)
Spring semester internship experience for PhD Clinical students.
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FOR 9840 - Internship for PhD-Clinical Students (8 units)
Summer term internship experience for PhD-Clinical students.
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FOR 9910 - PhD Policy and Justice Dissertation Development
PhD-Policy and Justice students prepare to write a dissertation under faculty supervision. Must sign contract with Dissertation chair to register for the unit.
No formal classroom instruction.
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FOR 9915 - PhD Policy and Justice Dissertation Research I (3 units)
PhD-Policy and Justice students continue dissertation preparation and research under faculty supervision.
No formal classroom instruction. (Spring)
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FOR 9918 - PhD Policy and Justice Dissertation Research II
PhD-Policy and Justice students continue dissertation preparation and research under faculty supervision.
No formal classroom instruction. (Fall)
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FOR 9920 - PhD Policy and Justice Dissertation Completion and Defense (3 units)
PhD-Policy and Justice students continue dissertation preparation and research under faculty supervision. No formal classroom instruction.
No formal classroom instruction.
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FOR 9925 - PhD Clinical Dissertation II (2 units)
PhD-Social students complete dissertation process under faculty supervision.
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FOR 9940 - Dissertation/Doctoral Project Supervision (1 unit)
Summer dissertation supervision.
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GEO 3005 - World Regional Geography (3 units)
A systematic survey of world regions which emphasizes both cultural and physical geography and applies a geographic perspective to political, economic, social and environmental issues and relationships.
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HIS 2000 - U.S. History (3 units)
This course provides a survey of U.S. culture and institutions from pre-colonization to the present, with topics that include exploration and colonization, the War of 1812, the establishment of the national government, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialization, urbanization, the World Wars, the Cold War, and the Post Cold War Era. Emphasizes the study of U.S. history from a multicultural perspective.
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HIS 3000 - Latin American Studies Special Topics (3 units)
Gives students with an interest in Latin American Studies greater exposure to Latin American realities. Course combines site visitations with lectures, discussion sessions and audio-visual materials to present Latin America’s past, present and future dilemmas. Although issues will be analyzed and presented in a general Latin American context, Mexico will be used as a case study.
(Alliant Mexico only)
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HIS 3304 - History of California (3 units)
Examination of the social, cultural, economic and political development of California from the influx of the first Native Americans to the present.
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HIS 4995 - Latin American Studies Special Topics (3 units)
Gives students with an interest in Latin American Studies greater exposure to Latin American realities. Course combines site visitations with lectures, discussion sessions and audio-visual materials to present Latin America’s past, present and future dilemmas. Although issues will be analyzed and presented in a general Latin American context, Mexico will be used as a case study.
(Alliant Mexico only)
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TOU 4010 - International Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 units)
A study of tourism management methods currently used in advanced and developing countries. Topics include tourism planning and policy issues, resource and market analysis, conceptual and master plans, economic and financial plan implementation and human resources development.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
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TOU 4020 - International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing (3 units)
Description and geography of international travel from the viewpoint of the North American traveler and travel entrepreneur, problems encountered in travel; popular international destinations; major gateway cities and routes for international air travel.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
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TOU 4030 - International Tourism and Hospitality Economics (3 units)
A review of the economic aspects of tourism; economics of hotels/motels, restaurants, airlines and other tourism sectors; introduction to the multiplier effect, forecasting tourism demand, linear programming and other econometric models.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
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TOU 4040 - Sustainable Planning and Development in International Tourism (3 units)
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TOU 4710 - Ecotourism (3 units)
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Hufstedler School of Education |
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GSE 6999 - Special Topic for Credential or Certificate Programs (1 to 5 units)
Courses are designed to enhance or supplement curricula.
May be repeated with approval of Program Director.
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GSE 7999 - Special Topic for Master Degree Programs (1 to 5 units)
Courses are designed to enhance or supplement curricula.
May be repeated with approval of Program Director.
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GSE 8030 - Research Design (3 units)
Comprehensive examination of major categories of educational research. Group and single subject designs and applications, instrument selection and development, methods of data collection and analysis. Development of guidelines for preparation and presentation of research projects and critical analysis of reported research.
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GSE 8033 - Quantitative Research Methods (3 units)
Overview of quantitative theories and methodologies in preparation for designing and conducting meaningful quantitative studies.
Prerequisites: GSE 8030
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GSE 8035 - Research Design and Dissertation Process: Comprehensive (3 units)
Examination of major categories of educational research. Group and single subject designs and applications, instrument selection and development, methods of data collection and analysis. Development of guidelines for preparation and presentation of research projects and critical analysis of reported research. Overview of dissertation process, IRB approval and APA style.
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GSE 8036 - Qualitative Research Methods (3 units)
Overview of qualitative theories and methodologies with emphasis on ethnographic techniques which can be employed in studying educational settings and processes. Preparation for designing and conducting meaningful qualitative studies.
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GSE 8999 - Special Topic for Doctoral Degree Program (1 to 5 units)
Courses are designed to enhance or supplement curricula.
May be repeated with approval of Program Director.
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GSE 9901 - Dissertation Plan (3 units)
Identification of a research problem in education and completion of a dissertation plan summarizing all components of Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 of the dissertation and an outline of the review of literature. Requires obtaining a dissertation committee chairperson and selection of committee members as evidenced by the department acceptance of the Approval of Dissertation Committee form.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all coursework and Comprehensive Examination
May be repeated twice
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GSE 9902 - Dissertation Proposal (3 units)
Supervised research and writing of dissertation. Successful chapters 1, 2, and 3 of dissertation. Completion of Proposal Defense and approval from IRB to conduct research/study.
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GSE 9920 - Dissertation Preparation (3 units)
Supervised research and writing of dissertation. Successful completion of dissertation, oral examination and placement of dissertation in the library..
Prerequisites: GSE 9902
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