Catalog 2013-2014 
    
    May 17, 2024  
Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Course Descriptions

Note: Classes not found in the program description may not be taught on the campus where the student is attending. Check online course schedules for a list of classes available at each site in a given semester.

 

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  • PA 494T - Alternate Dispute Resolution

    (3 units)
    Designed to give an overview of the Alternate Dispute Resolution process, this course familiarizes students with vocabulary of ADR and the many applications of this explosive field of dispute resolution. It will use a variety of methods to familiarize the student with the subject: experiential, demonstrative, guest lectures, video presentations, and class discussions.
    Prerequisites: PA 352T
  
  • PA 499T - Paralegal Senior Seminar

    (3 units)
    This course is one of three elective classes from which Criminal Justice majors must choose if pursuing the Paralegal concentration. The class will be an overview and review of the critical thinking and acquisition of knowledge that students will need before they graduate. A weekly series of topics will be covered and the student will write a number of papers, which will not only measure whether the student has acquired the core knowledge necessary of all paralegals but will help the student master legal concepts and strengthen writing skills.
    Prerequisites: Senior status and departmental approval
  
  • PH 270T - Principles of Logic

    (3 units)
    Analyzes processes of thought, the nature of the syllogism, induction, deduction, and fallacies and their correction.
  
  • PH 304T - Health Services Ethics

    (3 units)
    Focuses on various moral discussions surrounding the economic and management issues infusing the modern medical industry. This course provides an overview of ethical theory, discussions of the applicability of this theory to modern social practices, and guidelines on how to use ethics in future controversies. It also sensitizes future health care administrators to the ethical dilemmas they will face and to the procedures they can follow to make their decisions.
  
  • PH 306T - Business Ethics

    (3 units)
    An inquiry into what constitutes ethical and non-ethical conduct in the context of business practice, policy, and relationships. Students receive grounding in the traditions of moral philosophy. Students will learn how ethical decisions are made and how ethical dilemmas get resolved. Topics include the responsibilities of business to employees and the responsibilities of employees to business, ethical issues related to consumers, environmental concerns, and issues faced by multinational corporations. Ethics and ethical behavior are discussed using a case study approach.
  
  • PH 312T - Global Business Ethics

    (3 units)
    Emphasis for this course will be placed on the interconnectedness of business, technology, social institutions, and cultural values of developed and emerging nations. An examination is made of the wealth and power of transnational corporations and their impact on local economies in both the home and host countries. Focus is also directed on the history of and need for an ethical framework for determining the appropriate standards that decision-makers, managers, and employees of transnational corporations should consider and make given the culture, laws, and social mores of their home and host countries. These same standards will also be applied to the problems of risk management in the global business community and marketplace.
  
  • PL 230T - American Constitutional Government

    (3 units)
    This course analyzes the origin, structure, powers, and functions of the federal government. The relationship among the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government with emphasis on forces influencing these relationships.
  
  • PL 232T - Structure of Local and State Government

    (3 units)
    This course studies the governments and politics of states and metropolitan regions, the development of governmental structures and functions, and the politics and problems of state, urban, and metropolitan areas.
  
  • PL 240T - Introduction to International Studies

    (3 units)
    This course examines and analyze political, social, economic, cultural, sociological, and religious factors that shape and influence present-day global affairs. Special attention is given to both the characteristics of different world regions and their level of political and economic development. The dynamics of cross-cultural communication in international interactions will also be closely examined in the course.
  
  • PL 290T - Global Geography

    (3 units)
    Provides an overview of current global issues in environment, sustainable development, global climate change, including the interdependency of world regions in terms of natural resources. The course focuses both on physical processes and cultural aspects including patterns of development, agriculture, and industrial locations; analyzes the distribution of climate, vegetation, and physical landforms; and examines spatial relationships affecting population, transportation, and natural resources
  
  • PL 320T - Current Issues

    (3 units)
    The course focuses on major contemporary social, economic, and political issues both in domestic and international policy contexts. It closely examines possible solutions to a select list of critical issues and the pros and cons of such solutions. The course orients students into examining issues from different perspectives and enables them to see multifaceted dimensions of big issues that face our country and the global community
  
  • PL 332T - Public Administration

    (3 units)
    The course focuses on principles of organization, location of authority, fiscal management, personnel management, and forms of administrative action in the public service.
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing
  
  • PL 334T - Current Issues in Health Services Management

    (3 units)
    This course examines health systems and health services in the United States. It also develops an understanding of governmental health plans with emphasis on current social, political, economic, and ethical issues of health services and health care today.
  
  • PL 350T - Business and Government

    (3 units)
    An examination of public policy with respect to business institutions and issues in the United States, focusing on a thorough understanding of the collaboration between the public and private sectors and government intervention in business affairs.
  
  • PL 400T - Public Policy Analysis

    (3 units)
    A sequel to PL 332T - Public Administration. Students will have the opportunity to see how the concepts and theories they have previously studied in Public Administration are actually being incorporated into policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. Policy development and the pre-policy stages (problem definition, policy demands, and agenda formation) will be emphasized. By taking this course, students will be able to examine and assess policy outputs in the form of observable and quantifiable results of public policy.
    Prerequisites: PL 332T
  
  • PL 423T - Internship in Public Administration

    (3 units)
    The public administration internship will facilitate the transition from the college environment to the work environment. Specifically, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom to their field of work.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing, PL 332T and approval of the program director
  
  • PL 440T - Seminar in Public Administration

    (3 units)
    The course reintroduces students to the theories and concepts studied in previous courses in the program, and delves thoroughly into issues pertaining to public policy design, development, implementation and evaluation. The course examines the impact that various jurisdictions can have on policy implementation. Additionally topics such as theories of administrative organization and behavior, administrative law, and the interaction between public administration and the political process will be reviewed.
    Prerequisites: EC 317T, PL 332T
  
  • PSM 6240T - Public Safety Administration Capstone

    (3 units)
    This course will expose students to the ideas of noted speakers and leaders in the public safety administration field as they discuss current problematic issues facing public safety managers. Students will apply what they have learned throughout their education through preparation of a research document on a selected topic.
  
  • PSM 6250T - Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Safety

    (3 units)
    This course provides students with the opportunity to explore some of the most important legal issues facing public safety professionals in today’s public safety departments. Focusing primarily on managerial problems, real-world scenarios and cases will be analyzed and discussed.
  
  • PSM 6260T - Strategic Planning for the Fire and Emergency Services

    (3 units)
    Development, theory and value of comprehensive strategic planning are examined. Student will assimilate a mock strategic plan for their organization that examines organizational development with consideration given to resource management.
  
  • PY 200T - Principles of Psychology

    (3 units)
    Examination of how biological and environmental factors affect behavior, providing students with the critical thinking skills necessary for being a cautious and analytic consumer of information that claims to be scientific. Topics include mind and consciousness, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, development over the lifespan, personality, psychopathology, and social behavior.
  
  • PY 240T - Drugs and Behavior

    (3 units)
    Drugs and drug-taking behavior have existed since the earliest days of humans. This course will cover the basic facts and major issues in drug-taking behavior. Students will examine drugs that affect both the mind and body. In addition to studying illicit street drugs (cocaine, heroin, marijuana) and legally available drugs (alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine), attention is given to examining dietary supplements, steroids, inhalants, and “club drugs.” The treatment and prevention of drug abuse will also be discussed.
  
  • PY 350T - Adolescent Psychology

    (3 units)
    Adolescence is a very interesting stage of life that we’ve all gone through. This course will explore the rapid physical, social, emotional, and cognitive changes of adolescents. Students will study adolescence through a historical and cultural lens and be provided with current theories and research findings. Study will include period of “emerging adulthood” (the period between late teens and mid-20s). Also covered are internalized problems (i.e., eating disorders) and externalized problems (i.e., risky behaviors related to sex, drugs, driving and crime) that some adolescents experience.
  
  • PY 400T - Abnormal Psychology

    (3 units)
    An introduction to the study of abnormal behavior. Descriptions of the major subtypes of psychopathology will be presented and examined. Topics in this course include distinguishing normal from abnormal behavior, issues in the use of and consequences of diagnostic labeling, psychological and biological approaches to studying mental disorders, early- and late-onset disorders, and interventions and their effectiveness.
  
  • PY 460T - Special Topics in Psychology

    (3 units)
    Presents and analyzes current research on topics of special interest and importance to the study of psychology. Topics change each term it is offered. Student must submit a Repeat Form at time of registration.) Possible topics include psychology of well- being, stress management, community psychology, human memory, and sports psychology.
  
  • SC 090T - Review of Math

    (3 units)
    Review of basic mathematical computations. The course will cover whole numbers, fractions, decimals, estimations, ratio and proportions, percent calculations, signed numbers, order of operation skills, and reading data from a chart or a table. This is a foundation course that cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” to proceed into upper level Math course. Grades lower than a C require that the course be retaken.
    Prerequisites: Placement testing
  
  • SC 100T - Math Fundamentals

    (3 units)
    Reviews basic math, then moves on to basic algebraic concepts. Covers solving simple algebraic equations, linear equations, applications-word problems, graphing, polynomials, and plotting points on a graph. Grades lower than a C require that the course be retaken.
    Prerequisites: Placement testing or SC 090T
  
  • SC 120T - College Mathematics

    (3 units)
    An intensive review of algebraic skills needed in the business curriculum. Provides an introduction to the abstract reasoning skills needed in the required mathematics courses. Additional topics include working with rational expressions, radicals, and fractional exponents.
    Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency or SC 100T with a minimum grade of C
  
  • SC 230T - Principles of Statistics

    (3 units)
    The study of the development of basic concepts for analysis and presentation of quantitative information. Acquaintance with the primary tools for the analysis of economic and business data in managerial problems.
    Prerequisites: SC 120T
  
  • SC 240T - Applied Quantitative Techniques

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the use of quantitative methods in business decision-making. Topics covered in the course include break- even analysis, linear programming, graph theory, and probability methods. Matrix algebra is also introduced and used where appropriate
    Prerequisites: SC 230T
  
  • SC 260T - Physical Science

    (3 units)
    Course study is aimed at imparting a general knowledge of the physical sciences to non-majors. Subject matter in the course is selected from the fields of natural sciences. Special attention is devoted to scientific method and hypothesis testing in natural sciences as a method of knowing.
    Prerequisites: SC 120T or instructor consent
  
  • SC 264T - Environmental Science

    (3 units)
    An introductory course that explores the structure, function, and interrelationships of the Natural World. Environmental issues will be examined with the interdisciplinary approach involving positions from ecology, social science, economics, ethics, and politics. Students analyze current environmental events, get a feel of real word phenomena from virtual field trips, examine global warming from a cause effect relationship, and produce a practical environmental action plan.
    Prerequisites: SC 120T
  
  • SC 265T - Biology: Today and Tomorrow

    (3 units)
    This is an introductory course in which students examine the dual nature of the biological world. Students will explore both the unifying principles that underlie all life on Earth and the enormous diversity of biological structures produced as a consequence of evolution. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts concerning the molecular basis of life, cell structure and energetics, the genetic transmission of information, natural selection and adaptation, population biology, and ecology. This introduction allows students to consider interesting questions such as: What does it mean to be alive? How are humans and bacteria similar? Why is it possible for us to even exist? Why do we develop diseases? Are humans evolving? Why do we care if other species survive? The course provides students with the basic understanding of biological principles necessary to allow them to see their world in a new way, making connections between aspects of their own lives and the biological basis of life.
  
  • SY 370T - Family Violence

    (3 units)
    An in-depth analysis of the current phenomenon of family violence. Students will examine various dynamics involved in family violence, as well as the controversies in the field. Study will focus on the distinct sub-groupings of spousal abuse (partner), child physical and sexual abuse, sibling abuse, and elder abuse. Students will also examine the role of ethnicity in family violence. Legal and medical perspectives will be incorporated where appropriate. Specialized topics will be addressed. This course can also be used as a psychology elective.
  
  • SY 410T - Social Research Methods

    (3 units)
    A practical introduction to social research methods. Whether you are interested in politics, poverty, gender, ethnicity, criminal behavior, or any other aspect of the social world, social research can help find answers that avoid some of the common errors of everyday reasoning. Topics include the foundations of social science, research design, data collection, data analysis, and evaluating research. The course includes lectures, opportunities to learn by doing in the computer lab (using SPSS – a widely used statistical software package), and out-of-class assignments
    Prerequisites: SC 230T

Teaching

  
  • TCH 6999 - Special Topics

    (4 units)
  
  • TCH 7621 - Critical Thinking for Teaching and Learning

    (3 units)
    An in-depth study of the art of critical thinking and its application to teaching at all levels of education. Three dimensions of reasoning are examined including the elements of critical thinking, universal intellectual standards and intellectual virtues, which in combination make up the process of fair-minded critical thinking. The course includes application of specific critical thinking strategies to the classroom from elementary to adult education.
  
  • TCH 7625 - Transforming Urban Public Schools

    (3 units)
    This course provides an in-depth study of systemic reform in urban public schooling. The primary focus is to understand the conflicts, challenges, and problems affecting urban public schools in the US and in an international context and explore possible solutions and implementation strategies. The course includes the opinions, experiences, and research-based planning, development, and implementation activities employed by teachers, leaders, schools and districts in urban environments. In addition, the impact of neighborhood communities and local, state (U.S.) and federal governmental agencies on urban schools is addressed.
  
  • TCH 7640 - New Models of Instruction and Learning

    (3 units)
    Exploration of a variety of instructional strategies, curriculum theories and research. Investigation of emerging trends in instructional delivery systems. Exploration of effective instructional strategies in culturally diverse classrooms. Focus on active involvement in constructing a personal repertoire of teaching behaviors in order to encourage an equity pedagogy.
  
  • TCH 7660 - Methods of Assessment

    (3 units)
    Critical examination of contemporary and traditional techniques for evaluating both individual learners and learning environments. Roles of various types of assessments including performance-based psycho-educational, portfolio and others.
  
  • TCH 7670 - Preparation for National Board Certification

    (3 units)
    Focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for National Board Certification. Begins preparation of required portfolio.
  
  • TCH 7680 - Current Issues in School Environment

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on compelling issues in today’s schools such as violence and conflict management and resolution; ethics, behavior and self-worth; technology and social behavior; and assessment and accountability. Students will be able to utilize appropriate strategies and develop curriculum that address these issues.
  
  • TCH 7685 - Research Seminar

    (3 units)
    A survey of research methodology applicable to schools in data-driven environments. Technology applications in research. Articulates guidelines for development of the Practicum/Curriculum Project as the capstone for the Master of Arts in education: Teaching.
  
  • TCH 7690 - Practicum/Project in Teaching

    (3 units)
    Field-based project involving inquiry and the application of knowledge to solve a classroom teaching problem.
    Prerequisites: Completion of 32 units of study

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

  
  • CTE 7040 - Culture and Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies

    (3 units)
    Exploration of the influence of culture and society on educational systems and communities. Focus on culture and cultural diversity and their relationship to the academic achievement of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Examination of the nature and manifestation of culture, cultural contact and cultural diversity in California, the US and other global settings. Emphasis on knowledge and skills to develop culturally inclusive instruction and ability to utilize cross-cultural communication skills.
  
  • CTE 7410 - Theory and Method of Second Language Teaching

    (3 units)
    Examination of theories of first and second language acquisition. Explores various factors affecting language development including cognitive, linguistic, physical, socio-cultural, and political. Introduces methods, approaches, and techniques for teaching English Language Development, Content ELD, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English.
  
  • CTE 7415 - Assessment and Instruction of English Learners

    (3 units)


     

    Examination of the role, purposes, and types of assessments, language and content-area assessment, and principles of standards-based assessment and instruction. Studies the foundations of English language/literacy development and content instruction. Emphasis on application of knowledge and strategies for teaching English language development, Content ELD, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE).

  
  • CTE 7420 - Principles of Linguistics

    (3 units)


     

    Investigation of the nature, organization and function of human language. Focuses on the different components of language structure and use: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, language functions and variations, discourse, and pragmatics.

  
  • TES 7040 - Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies

    (3 units)
    Influence of culture and society on educational systems, communities and workplaces. Focus on the nature and manifestation of culture, cultural contact and cultural diversity in California, the U.S. and other global settings. Investigation of values, behaviors and beliefs of cultural groups. Development of multicultural and cross-cultural communication skills. Examination of comparative case studies.
  
  • TES 7050 - Academic Instruction Designed for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (K-12)

    (3 units)
    Examination of theories and strategies of specially designed content instruction delivered in English. Focuses on designing curriculum, developing lessons and assessment plans and creating materials for content area instruction. Investigates purpose and method of language and content area assessment and student placement procedures.
  
  • TES 7410 - Theory and Method of Second Language Teaching

    (3 units)
    Study of theories and methods of English language teaching. Explores psychological, socio-cultural, political and pedagogical factors of first and second language development and related learning theories.
  
  • TES 7420 - Principles of Linguistics

    (3 units)
    Investigation of the nature, organization and function of human language. Focuses on the different components of language structure-phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
  
  • TES 7430 - Techniques of Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners

    (3 units)
    Exploration of techniques and approaches for teaching reading and writing to second language learners. Provides experience in designing curriculum, creating materials and developing evaluation instruments for assessing reading and writing skills of second language learners.
    Recommended: TES 7410
  
  • TES 7440 - Techniques of Teaching Listening and Speaking to Second Language Learners

    (3 units)
    Examination of theories and approaches for teaching listening and speaking to second language learners. Focuses on successful classroom strategies, development of lessons and assessment tools, creation of materials and design of instructional units.
    Recommended: TES 7410
  
  • TES 7450 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics

    (3 units)
    Overview of psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Examination of the relationship between the brain and language and study of first and second language acquisition to develop understanding of language storage, processing and development. Sociolinguistic topics include language variation, dialectology, language planning and policy and bilingualism and multilingualism.
  
  • TES 7460 - English Grammar for ESL and EFL Teachers

    (3 units)
    Study of English grammar rules and their application in the ESL and EFL classroom. Focuses on teaching of grammar within the context of student writing and speaking. Examines parts of speech and functions in English sentences, verb tense-aspect system, sentence patterns, sentence types and troublesome aspects of English grammar.
  
  • TES 7465 - Curriculum Design and Assessment

    (3 units)
    Curriculum Design and Assessment presents an overview of the fundamental concepts of curriculum design, implementation, and assessment. This course focuses on developing courses, designing assessment measures, and evaluating course effectiveness. Students acquire the knowledge of the components of curriculum design and the learning theory that supports them and develop the skills needed for their implementation in the classroom.
  
  • TES 7470 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on methods and strategies needed to teach English in a non-native English speaking environment. Students will develop knowledge and skills in designing curriculum and materials, developing instructional techniques and employing classroom management strategies that are appropriate for EFL settings.
  
  • TES 7475 - Topics in TESOL Research and Pedagogy

    (3 units)
    Independent investigation of a current topic in TESOL research and/or teaching. Project proposal is required prior to enrollment in class.
  
  • TES 7480 - Technology and Teaching English Learners

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on utilizing technology to support the teaching and learning of English learners. Technology application is presented in context of second language learning theories and classroom practice.
  
  • TES 7485 - Research Methods and Seminar

    (3 units)
    This course prepares students to be critical consumers of research literature in preparation for the practicum project and as TESOL professionals. The two principle components of the course are an overview of qualitative and quantitative research design and an analysis of professional writing. Students read and evaluate journal articles in TESOL, become familiar with library and on-line research strategies, design an original research project and review and practice the structure and rules of academic writing.
  
  • TES 7490 - TESOL Practicum/Project

    (3 units)
    An applied research project in which students synthesize concepts from learning theories and methodologies presented in their coursework and apply them to specific teaching situations. Students complete one of three general types of projects: curriculum development, original research, or an extended classroom observation and reflective journal. Includes oral presentation of portfolio developed throughout program.
  
  • TES 8410 - TESOL Theory and Methodology

    (3 units)
    Examination of selected issues in theory and practice of second language teaching. Critical analysis of current research with focus on pedagogical implications.
    Prerequisites: TES 7410
  
  • TES 8420 - Research in Second Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics

    (3 units)
    Critical analysis of research in second language acquisition (SLA) with an emphasis on the linguistic, psychological and sociological dimensions of SLA, bilingualism, interlanguage and language transfer. Students are guided through the research process by designing and conducting original investigative projects and presenting results.
  
  • TES 8430 - Technology and Second Language Teaching

    (3 units)
    Exploration of the role of technology in second language teaching. This course examines attributes of effective technology-enhanced language learning environments and their relationship to second language acquisition theories and constructs. Focus on research and best practices for using technology to support second language teaching and ESL/EFL teaching training.
  
  • TES 8441 - Design, Development and Evaluation of Programs for Second Language Learners

    (3 units)
    Students develop competencies in program and curriculum development and evaluation. Emphasis on needs analysis, program goals and objectives, materials development and adaptation, staff development, testing and assessment and implementation of technology into the curriculum. Students research, design and evaluate second language learning programs in a variety of educational programs.
    Prerequisites: EDU 7431
  
  • TES 8445 - TESOL Field Research Project

    (1-3 units)
    Students conduct an independent field-based research study or project in an area of special interest. Project proposal is required prior to enrollment in course.
  
  • TES 8451 - Cultural, Social and Political Issues of Second Language Teaching

    (3 units)
    Examination of impact of cultural, social and political issues on second language teaching. Focus on gender, race and ethnicity, language planning, language equity, refugee concerns, environmental issues and legislative and governmental policies.
  
  • TES 8460 - Sociolinguistics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the theories and principles of sociolinguistic studies. Examination of the relationship between social, cultural and linguistic factors that determine language use and language variation in society. The course focuses on variation, language contact, speech communities, dialects, gender and social class, code- witching and code-mixing, bi/multilingualism, ethnography of communication and educational sociolinguistic methodology. Students gain experience with the research process by developing and conducting their own studies and reporting the findings.
  
  • TES 8470 - Psycholinguistics and Second Language Learning and Teaching

    (3 units)
    This course provides advanced study in theory and research in psycholinguistics. Topics include neurolinguistics, the production and comprehension of oral speech, first language acquisition, the reading process and the psycholinguistics of bilingualism. Students gain hands-on experience with various research paradigms.
  
  • TES 8480 - Seminar: Current Topics in TESOL

    (3 units)
    This course offers an in-depth exploration of particular current topics in TESOL research and pedagogy.
  
  • TES 8490 - Advanced Linguistics for TESOL

    (3 units)
    An in-depth examination of the concepts, theories and research in the major areas of theoretical linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics and how they relate to teaching English as a second language. Students apply these linguistic constructs and use linguistic research methods to solve problems and develop a curriculum project.
  
  • TES 8495 - Academic Development Reflection Project

    (1 unit)
    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to reflect upon and assess their progress and achievements at the mid-point of their doctoral coursework. Students engage in an in-depth reflective project, report self assessments, and address future needs.

Technology and Learning

  
  • TEL 7001 - Digital Literacy

    (3 units)
    This course explores the use of technology to facilitate learning. Includes the Windows environment, work processing, databases, spreadsheets, the Internet and applications such as: computer assisted instruction, simulations, games and tools to facilitate writing and communication. Another component of this course includes evaluation of software.
  
  • TEL 7120 - Digital Media in Education

    (3 units)
    This course provides an introduction to communicating and teaching with digital media. Students will gain hands-on experience with the latest software for developing digital media.
  
  • TEL 7165 - Future Trends in Technology

    (3 units)
    This course examines current standards in hardware, networking, operating systems and applications. A second component of the course assesses future trends in technology such as wireless networking, handheld devices, display technologies, operating systems and estimates their application and value in enhancing learning environments.
  
  • TEL 7170 - Technology in the Curriculum

    (3 units)
    This course will cover the integration of technology into the curriculum as it relates to frameworks, standards, and best practices in the field. Focus on constructivist uses of technology and current research on technology and learning. Students will gain firsthand experience using the internet, word publishing, spreadsheet, database, sophisticated search engine techniques, and media rich teaching materials and then design lessons based on their use.
  
  • TEL 7180 - Exploration of Web-Based Learning Environments

    (3 units)
    Exploration of current theories and practices in designing Web mediated, distance learning environments.
  
  • TEL 8125 - Contemporary Topics in Technology and Learning

    (3 units)
    This course provides an opportunity to conduct in-depth examinations of current theories and practices in the field of education technology. Topics may include: technological trends in education, corporate and educational training models, new methods of communication, technology and the disabled, technology tools for teachers, technology and societal changes, virtual learning communities, and emerging technology.
  
  • TEL 8130 - Computer as a Thinking Tool

    (3 units)
    A critical examination of using computers to teach thinking skills. The course includes essential components of theoretical backgrounds, research effectiveness, and technological applications in educational settings, e.g. creativity and cognitive aids, visualization tools, and knowledge acquisition tools.
  
  • TEL 8160 - Practicum: Applied Technology

    (3 units)
    This course provides Candidates the opportunity to apply the theoretical foundations and practical skills in the field of education technology they have acquired to the development of effective learning environments in their chosen field of study.
  
  • TEL 8170 - Planning and Management of Technology

    (3 units)
    This course addresses principles, approaches, and problem-based explorations of technology planning and management as well as the impact of technological change on the individual, the workplace, and society as a whole.
  
  • TEL 8175 - Integrative Technology Systems in Colleges

    (3 units)
    This course covers the integration of technology into the curriculum and programming at the college level. The focus is on constructivist uses of technology, assistive technology, new methods of communications, technology for online instruction, training faculty, staff, and students, and emerging technologies and future trends. Technology as a research and knowledge acquisition tool is explored and applied.
  
  • TEL 8999 - Special Topics in Technology and Learning

    (3 units)
    This special topic course is a flexible course oriented to current issues of concern to educators/administrators, connections between education technology and stated Learning Outcomes for the Higher Education Administration program, and/or special research topics of interest to faculty.
 

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