2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Alliant International University courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. Therefore, courses may vary somewhat from those described on the following pages.
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/term.
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CHD31200 - Communicating with Families in a Diverse Community(3 units)
This course examines issues of trust and family involvement, focusing specifically on relationships between the school and diverse families. After providing a brief introduction to three core concepts-trust, culture, and family involvement-the course proceeds to a summary of relevant research and a discussion of common obstacles to school-family partnerships. Tips for reaching out to diverse families, profiles of several successful family involvement efforts, and community resources are covered. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD31300 - Child Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation(3 units)
Assessment and evaluation practices must be valid, reliable, and sensitive to the cultural and linguistic background of the child. They must also be appropriate for the developmental behavior being assessed. These practices include observing children in natural situations and documenting observations through a variety of strategies that include anecdotal records and observational checklists; work samples such as drawings, writing samples or dictations; and photographs or videotapes of children’s behaviors, creative constructions and playful activity throughout the day. Standardized assessment and screening tools are included in the repertoire. Families are key to the process as they contribute information about their children’s interests, activities, behaviors, developmental progress, health, and prior experiences, as well as share information from the perspective of the teacher. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD31400 - Child Cognitive Development(3 units)
The course will begin with discussions of theoretical frameworks for studying cognitive development, including constructivist, sociocultural, and information processing theories. The second part of the course will focus on specific areas of cognitive development, including memory and problem-solving. The final part of the course will cover the development of academic skills, such as scientific reasoning, reading, and mathematics, as well as issues related to learning inside and outside of the classroom. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD31500 - Teaching Mathematics and Science: A Developmental Perspective(3 units)
This course will help students develop an understanding of the multiple social perspectives underpinning mathematics and science instruction. It will provide opportunities for students to explore the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in countries around the world.
The alignment of appropriate math and science content with developmental stages is emphasized as well as the importance of play as a constructive process for academic understanding. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD32100 - Teaching Language and Literacy: A Developmental Perspective(3 units)
Theories of oral language acquisition, development in first and second languages and the role of language as a foundation for literacy are the focus of this course. Special emphasis is on dual language learners and the role of language in reading and writing development. Attention throughout the course is given to the role of talk across the curriculum and a survey of principles and practices for supporting a language-rich curriculum. Students will practice methods of assessing and responding to individual language differences. In addition, the relationship between linguistic diversity and academic achievement will be explored. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD32200 - Pre-Natal and Infant Development(3 units)
This course studies characteristic developmental changes in and environmental influences on human infants from conception to approximately two years of age. Special emphasis is on sensory-perceptual abilities, social-emotional interactions, and cognitive developmental processes Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD32300 - Child Physical and Motor Development(3 units)
This course provides instruction in the motor development of infants, children, adolescents, and adults. It includes the phases and stages of motor development for children 0 to 18, as well as genetic and environmental factors influencing growth and biological maturation. The course emphasizes play as a constructive process with applications to cognitive and social development. Special attention is given to facilitating play in early childhood classrooms. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD32400 - Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition(3 units)
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the basic and changing health, safety, and nutritional needs of growing children. Appropriate methods to meet these basic needs through both educational and social services will be emphasized. Readings emphasize the influence family, community, and culture has on a child’s health and safety. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD32500 - Creating and Maintaining Program Policies and Practices(3 units)
Policies that lead to positive relationships among staff, families and with the community are key to quality early care and education programs. This course prepares students to assume leadership in developing policy, as well as implementing the policies and requirements of NAEYC, California Department of Education, and other professional organizations. Students will gain the skills to advocate for children and families. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD41100 - TK, Age-Graded Classrooms and Alternative Classroom Environments(3 units)
Transitional kindergarten, nursery school, home care, preschool, charter, magnet, cross-age-what does it all mean? This course investigates the history and current practice of a wide variety of care and educational environments. Students will learn to compare research on the benefits of each model and learn to match models to community needs and resources. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD41200 - Child Development Administration and Leadership(3 units)
This course focuses on developing knowledge and competencies in administration of programs for young children. Topics include fiscal planning skills, marketing, human resources, family involvement, teacher selection, training and supervision, program evaluation and leadership abilities necessary for managing an early childhood program.
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CHD41300 - Child Social-Emotional Development(3 units)
In this course students will explore factors involved in children’s social and emotional development and how children’s early experiences can shape that development. The long-lasting effects of children’s early experiences and ways in which adults can support young children’s healthy social-emotional development will be emphasized. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD41400 - Adolescent Development(3 units)
This course examines adolescent development from two perspectives: theories about adolescent development and developmental issues in adolescents within the family, peer, and school contexts. Throughout the course, discussion focuses on diversity in adolescence by examining racial, ethnic, and gender differences that may influence adolescents’ experiences. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD41500 - Early Intervention and Resiliency Skills for Children with Special Needs(3 units)
This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive settings, and educational and support plans. Students become familiar with legal protections and processes, including the laws that have been put in place to protect and assist children: IDEA, ADA, and the use of IEPs. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning environment, cultivating resiliency skills, and identification of community resources. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD42100 - Supervised Field Experience(3 units)
The structured field experience requires students to analyze the needs of diverse children across a span of ages, ethnicities, abilities and resources. Deriving from a careful needs assessment, the structured field experience requires students to design lessons, a brief program, or a school or community project that meets the targeted need. This course is constructed around both classroom and field experiences. Field experiences are conducted at a licensed California preschool, supervised and evaluated by a Child Development Permitted Teacher.
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CHD42200 - Capstone in Child Development(3 units)
As the culmination of the Child Development major, students demonstrate their ability to design a substantive program or address a significant issue for children at their chosen age of interest. The Capstone requires students to analyze the needs of diverse children across a span of ages, ethnicities, abilities and resources. Deriving from a careful needs assessment, the Capstone requires students to design lessons, a brief program, or a school or community project that meets the targeted need.
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CJS11010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems(3 units)
Examination of the history, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice and the nature and impact of crime. Provides an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures.
Designated as Criminal Justice Transfer Curriculum
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CJS20000 - The Fundamentals of Criminal Law(3 units)
Introduction to the criminal justice system with emphasis on prosecution, defense and corrections and the process by which the accused move through the American Justice system. Students will acquire the skills needed to provide accurate crime classification, requisite elements of criminal liability and significant defenses.
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CJS20020 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Communication(3 units)
Effective verbal and written communication lies at the very foundation of success inside the criminal justice system. This course will provide an overview of those written and oral skills expected of the student in order to properly communicate within this realm. The framework for this course will provide a series of classes to help the student prepare to appropriately outline, draft, and complete written work that will effectively communicate the type of fact based narrative necessary to convey thoughts, ideas, and actions. The student will be exposed to concepts such as point of view, tense, tempo, and voice. Students will examine ways to craft language to break down complex thoughts or actions in a progressive manner that can be used to replicate a situation or support a position. In addition, students will get instruction on proper methods of source citation and narrative quotation. They will examine ways to write using language specific to a type of content, for example, fact based reporting requiring elements of criminal action or behavior. Students will further engage in presentations designed to help them transfer these written skills into verbal presentations.
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CJS20030 - Introduction to Trauma Informed Systems(3 units)
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CJS20040 - Introduction to Social Psychology(3 units)
This course will provide a foundational understanding of human interactions to address group process/dynamics, conformity and obedience, peer influence, and introduce students to trauma informed cultures and social ecological models. Students will develop a deeper understanding of interpersonal relationships and group relationships and how social perception, interaction, and interpretations influence behavior. This course is a pre-requisite for Psychology and Criminal Justice students.
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CJS30000 - Introduction to Ethical Professional Practice(3 units)
This course provides a survey of the various professional and educational opportunities in the helping professions including fields of clinical and forensic psychology, marital and family therapy, school psychology, developmental psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology. Students will gain an appreciation for how mental health providers participate in healthcare delivery in public and private healthcare systems. Students are exposed to career tracks at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels though interaction with professional representatives from various disciplines and fields. This course will also provide an in-depth exploration of the ideas and values that guide professional practice in the helping professions, including professional codes of conduct and philosophical ethical principles. Western and non-western ethical philosophies are explored in the process of making professional ethical decisions.
Students must pass this course in order to proceed with BS in CJS program.
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CJS30010 - Introduction to Trauma Informed Systems(3 units)
This course will provide an overview of Trauma Informed Systems. The framework of Trauma Informed Systems shall provide foundational grounding so that students will come to a shared understanding of the distinctions between systems, services and workforce. Emphasis will be placed on how to apply this framework within a transdisciplinary approach. Exploration of impact of the Adverse Childhood Studies and Resilience research shall be provided so that universal understandings of inter-individual variations of ecology can be integrated and applied to current workloads and workforce interactions. The course is expected to deepen students’ understanding and application of Trauma Informed Culture in the context of connectivity and overlap for the families that often touch several systems concurrently.
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CJS30030 - Anthropology of Law(3 units)
A cross-cultural examination of legal systems and disputes from an in-depth anthropological of study social settings, systems and contexts of the uses, consequences and social changes resulting from the rule of law.
Co-requisite: CJS31060
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CJS30040 - Critical Issues in Law Enforcement Related to Behavioral Health(3 units)
This course will teach students basic awareness of critical issues related to behavioral health, development disabilities and co-occurring disorders to include signs and symptoms. Common medications and side effects will be introduced. Attitudes about behavioral health will be summarized to include misconceptions, discrimination, and stigma. Crisis intervention strategies will be introduced. Enhancing and building new community partnerships will be explored.
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CJS30050A - Research Methods(2 units)
The course will provide an introduction to the scientific method of investigation and associated research designs and methodologies. Experimental, quasi-experimental, naturalistic, and epidemiological designs and both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry are introduced. Students will learn to evaluate and critique research and develop core competencies in conducting research for the social sciences.
Co-requisite: CJS30030A, CJS30030B, CJS30050B
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CJS30050B - Research Methods Lab(1 unit)
Application of the research principles articulated in 30050A. Students will design, carry out, analyze data, and report the findings of a research investigation of their choice.
Co-requisite: CJS30030A, CJS30030B, CJS30050A
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CJS30090 - Behavioral Health Diversity(3 units)
This course will provide an exploration of gender and cultural differences among people living with behavioral health issues. Students will gain firsthand perspectives from peers and family members regarding behavioral health variations will be discussed from an ecological model. Verbal and behavioral -escalation strategies and skills will be demonstrated and practiced using active role playing and simulation programs. Students will develop multicultural competencies, identifying implicit bias, and microaggressions.
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CJS30100 - Community Impact and Professional Practice(3 units)
This course will provide students an opportunity to examine the promise of community impact and professional practice whilst examine contemporary events. The course will feature occasional guest lectures from leading public servants, as well as group research project that will be presented to the community. The intent of this project is to stimulate professional development, bring awareness of community strengths and resources, be knowledgeable of and consider varying viewpoints of how people may interpret the assigned social area and enhance ones cultural competencies (e.g., how are community and systems are impacted by the helping professions).
Co-requisite: CJS30000
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CJS31030 - Gangs (Street, Organized, Socialized)(3 units)
Historical, ecological, economic, socio-cultural, diversity, psychological, legal and political aspects of gang formation and participation will be examined. Strategies and policies that have been used in gang prevention, intervention and suppression will be assessed. Comparison of street, organized, and socialized gangs will be considered.
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CJS31060 - Criminal Procedure I(3 units)
The application of the U.S. Constitution to criminal procedure, with emphasis on search and seizure, arrest, confession, punishments and other aspects of due process.
Co-requisite: CJS30030
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CJS31080 - Diversity and Culture(3 units)
Obtaining multicultural and international competence is a life-long journey. Our culture influences every aspect of our lives, including how we relate to others within and outside of our culture of origin, our attitudes about work and family, and our beliefs about health and health seeking behavior. Students will learn the theoretical foundations, analytical tools and related contemporary literature for this journey. Students will analyze one’s own worldview and the worldviews of others (including health and health believes), decision-making, negotiation and communication styles, etc. of peoples and nations, and will understand the role of cultural diversity in their personal and professional development.
Co-requisite: CJS31120
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CJS31100 - Criminal Procedure II(3 units)
Fundamentals of crime investigation, including crime scene analysis, evidence collection, interviews and interrogations, searches, surveillance and trial preparation.
Co-requisite: CJS31120
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CJS31120 - Corrections (US and Global)(3 units)
Examination of: corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues in the US and Abroad.
Co-requisite: CJS31100
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CJS31150 - Hate Crimes in the 21st Century(3 units)
The history and criminology of hate crimes, hate crime laws, perpetrator typologies, recruitment practices and systems responses are examined. The impacts of fear, bias, ignorance, stressors, conformity and violence are fundamentally complex and will be analyzed through the lenses of historical trauma and ecology. Impacts of hate crimes as seen from the offenders, victims, communities and societal responses are evaluated.
Students encouraged to CJS3108 prior to this course.
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CJS31180 - Juvenile Court and Corrections(3 units)
Focuses on the issues of legislative, judicial, and prosecutorial waiver of juveniles into adult criminal court. The question of sociopathy, the nature of brain development, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences will be examined.
Students encouraged to take CJS31121 prior to this course.
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CJS39000 - Responding to Critical Issues in Law Enforcement Related to Behavioral Health(3 units)
This course, using a trauma informed cultural response will engage students to respond to calls for service that involve behavioral health emergencies. Practice skills will be developed to respond to crisis behavior, distinguish between substance, medical or situational causes of crisis behavior to include suicide and other high-risk situations (e.g., mood, psychoses, substance use, excited delirium, acute agitation, medical comorbidity). Stages and cycles of crisis escalation and desecration will be mastered.
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CJS39100 - Fieldwork I(3 units)
The Field Experience in Psychology provides students with supervised experience working in the community where they will have an opportunity to apply psychological theories and practice learned in the classroom to real-world settings. This work will help to prepare students for human services careers upon obtaining a bachelor’s degree as well as prepare students to enter a graduate program in psychology or related fields. Student placements can include clinical, forensic, school, hospital and other applied settings and may also include assisting in an ongoing applied research project. Student placements are determined by both student interest and academic and interpersonal preparation. Final field Placement I assignments must be approved by the Program Director.
130 hours
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CJS39100A - Fieldwork I(1.5 units)
Faculty supervised field experience related to the practice of criminal justice.
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CJS39100B - Fieldwork I(1.5 units)
Faculty supervised field experience related to the practice of criminal justice.
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CJS39150 - Psychological Skills for Peace Officers(3 units)
This course will critically examine effective policing as defined by POST in relation to their published ten psychological job dimensions.
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CJS39200 - Policy Community Relations(3 units)
This course will be exposing availability and representative heurists on role of police and challenge the ways to bypass these heuristics in decision making. Students will explore cognitive errors made by both policy and community due to those heuristics.
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CJS41000 - Criminal Justice Integrated Systems(3 units)
An in depth examination of the theory and practice of systems linked to the fields of Criminal Justice (Probation and Parole, Federal Law Enforcement, Border Security, Fire, Medical, Psychological, Education, Courts, Social Services).
Co-requisite: CJS41030
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CJS41030 - Crime Prevention(3 units)
Historical, current, innovative and theoretical perspectives of crime prevention are studied. Crime prevention/intervention strategies are evaluated to discern outcome effectiveness. Community programs and environmental factors such as ‘place matters’, peacemaking, problem-oriented and community policing will be evaluated.
Co-requisite: CJS41000
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CJS41050 - The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Internet Crimes Against Children(3 units)
Focuses on the current issues and impact of CSEC and ICAC, including the legal definitions, classifications, and techniques and tactics used by perpetrators. Examines public and private systems responses and the impact on children and families.
Students encouraged to take CJS 4108 prior to this course.
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CJS41080 - Technology and Crime(3 units)
Examination of the latest innovations in the application of new technological advances in the criminal justice system. Topics areas include exploring the new technology of crime commission, and the corresponding new technology of crime control strategies. Focus on the application of both “hard” technology (e.g., equipment, hardware, devices, etc.) and “soft” technology (e.g. computer software programs, information systems, classification devices, and other problem-solving applications).
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CJS42000 - Criminal Justice Response Teams(3 units)
Examination of the evidence-based practices of multidisciplinary teams that plan, prepare and respond to crisis situations. Focuses on the various roles played by specialized teams and analyzes systems responses. Students will learn about communication and interaction skills between teams, other systems and community members and how to improve team effectiveness. Teams that will be analyzed include: CERT, SIP, DVRT, HazMat, HIGH RESK, PERT, SWAT, USAR, and Fatality review teams.
Co-requisite: CJS42030
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CJS42030 - Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution(3 units)
The principles and practices of Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution aimed at creating more peaceful and just communities are examined, including the roles of offender, victim, church, state, and community. The course includes an exploration of mediation, alternate sentencing, diversion programs, and the roles played by various professionals in these practices.
Co-requisite: CJS42000
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CJS42100 - Management in the Public and Private Sector(3 units)
Examines techniques for evaluating and improving staffing, budgeting and general environment. Students acquire the skills needed to promote up the chain of command in Criminal Justice fields.
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CJS42120 - Public Heath, Wellness and Criminal Justice(3 units)
This course examines evaluates the health, mental health and substance abuse problems associated with the community, crime and corrections. Students will explore programs and services for men, women, and juveniles both in the US and abroad.
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CJS42150 - Terrorism: Political and Religious Violence(3 units)
Terrorism from a global perspective will be investigated and alternative explanations from international and transnational viewpoints will be evaluated. An overview of global and multicultural practices and systems related to the prevention, intervention and response to terrorism are debated. The lectures will stimulate engagement of challenging situations surrounding political and religious views.
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CJS43000 - Moral Risks of Law Enforcement (3 units)
This course will examine routine police practices and create changes in officer core values and the moral toll taken on the job (e.g., reasons for unethical decision making). Students will look at the mistakes made the police culture response in order to enhancing responses.
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CJS49000 - Capstone: Senior Thesis(3 units)
With assistance from the faculty advisor, students propose and conduct a research project and report on their findings. A manuscript is prepared as it would be for submission for publication in professional journals.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
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CJS49000A - Capstone: Senior Thesis(1.5 units)
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CJS49000B - Capstone: Senior Thesis(1.5 units)
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CJS49100 - Field Placement II(3 units)
Faculty supervised field experience related to the practice of criminal justice.
130 hours
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CJS49100A - Fieldwork II(1.5 units)
Faculty supervised field experience related to the practice of criminal justice.
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CJS49100B - Fieldwork II(1.5 units)
Faculty supervised field experience related to the practice of criminal justice.
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COM19990 - Public Speaking and Debate(3 units)
Focuses on building public speaking expertise by researching, writing, and delivering a variety of well-organized, logical, informative, and persuasive speeches in front of an audience. Students will learn to utilize effective audio-visuals to enhance their presentations. Students will also identify and develop their own style of delivery.
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COM39000 - Advanced Public Speaking and Debate(3 units)
This course is designed to master public speaking, debate and argumentation. Students will develop skills in refutation, cross-examination, researching, writing, and delivering persuasive speeches using effective audio-visuals.
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COU67130 - Counseling Skills and Techniques (with required Lab)(3 units)
This course will aid students in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions, associated with counseling micro skills via role play and mock sessions. Students will learn about suicide prevention, crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community based care. Ethical and diversity issues are considered, as well as counselor self-care.
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COU67150 - Counseling Theories(3 units)
This course orients the counselor to the various theories upon which the counseling field was founded. Students will develop an essential understanding of the major theories and their empirical support. Students will analyze their own intentions for selecting the field of counseling and the ways in which their worldview influences their selection of a counseling theory. Students will be able to critically analyze the various schools of therapy and utilize the theories in a culturally competent manner. Attention will be given to outcome assessment and integrating practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice.
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COU67240 - Multicultural Counseling and Techniques(3 units)
Multicultural counseling theories and techniques, including counselor’s roles in developing racial, ethnic, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious/spiritual and international awareness and identity development. Experientially examines intentional and unintentional oppression and privilege, promotes social justice advocacy, and develops competencies in addressing biases.
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COU67260 - Professional Counseling Orientation, Law and Ethics(3 units)
This course is designed to support students to acquire the knowledge, and to develop the skills and professional dispositions, associated with demonstrating ethical decision-making and compliance with
applicable local, regional, state, and federal laws and regulations that protect the public and guide the profession.
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COU67270 - Lifespan Development(3 units)
This course introduces students to an overview of the major developmental theories throughout the life span, with an emphasis on evaluating theories as a way to gain an understanding of normative human development and as they guide intervention strategies.
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COU67290 - Chemical Dependence and Addiction Issues(3 units)
This course is designed to support students to acquire the knowledge, and to develop the skills and professional dispositions, associated with assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals with substance abuse issues. During the course, students will learn the properties of commonly abused substances and current theories concerning the etiology of substance abuse; tools for assessment and screening of substance use and co-occurring disorders; evidence-based treatment approaches; population-based vulnerabilities and risk factors; the impact of ecosystemic risk and protective factors; and relapse prevention strategies. The impact of culture, values and worldview, as well as common ethical issues that arise during substance abuse counseling, will also be explored.
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COU67300 - Career Development Theories and Techniques(3 units)
This course addresses career development theories and counseling techniques including: career decision-making models; interrelationships between work, family, and other factors; multicultural and international issues in career development; use of career information and assessments in individual and group counseling. Lecture, discussion, and experiential learning.
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COU67310 - Counseling Emergency Responders(2 units)
This purpose of this course is to examine the unique mental health needs of emergency responders. Counseling emergency responders requires a thorough knowledge of not only counseling strategies, but of the emotions, experiences, and realities that emergency responders face each day. Emphasis is placed on the influence of the emergency responder culture, ethical issues, and critical incidents.
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COU67320 - Sexuality and Sex Therapy(2 units)
Human sexuality issues will be explored, including the social construction of sex, gender, and sexuality; physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables associated with sexual behavior; assessment and intervention in mental health counseling practice.
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COU67330 - Group Counseling Theories and Techniques (with required Lab)(3 units)
Group Counseling discusses the major concepts in group counseling theory, practice and procedures. Students develop competence in group counseling relationship development and application of group counseling theory and practice to coordination of group work. This course will provide students with an overview of counseling techniques focusing on counseling small groups. Practical application of these counseling techniques is taught through observation, instruction, and practice.
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COU67340B - Clinical Counseling Practicum I(0.5 units)
The first of the sequence of supervised field experiences in an approved mental health setting for at least 10 weeks, for a minimum of 100 hours, with 40 direct client contact hours at an approved clinical mental health site. Includes weekly 2-hour supervision class in addition to weekly individual/group supervision at the site.
Prerequisites: COU67130, COU67260, Permission of Program Director
Co-requisite: PSY67330
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COU67340C - Clinical Counseling Practicum II(0.5 units)
The first of the sequence of supervised field experiences in an approved mental health setting for at least 10 weeks, for a minimum of 100 hours, with 40 direct client contact hours at an approved clinical mental health site. Includes weekly 2-hour supervision class in addition to weekly individual/group supervision at the site.
Prerequisites: COU67130, COU67260, Permission of Program Director
Co-requisite: PSY67330
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COU67350 - Psychopathology, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning(3 units)
Introduction to the assessment, diagnosis, etiology, prevention and treatment of mental disorders and differential diagnosis using the DSM-5 and related information. Provides a framework for understanding the range of personality and behavioral disorders, systematic treatment planning, interviewing, incorporation of resilience and cultural competence, and short-and long-term interventions.
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COU67360 - Crisis, Trauma and Emergency Response Issues in Counseling(3 units)
This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and professional dispositions, needed to address crisis and trauma counseling issues with diverse populations. Diagnosis and treatment of PTSD in a variety of populations, cultures, and age ranges will be addressed. This course will also incorporate: crisis theory; cognitive, affective, behavioral, and neurological effects associated with trauma, and differential diagnosis. The short-term and long-term effects of early childhood crises and trauma including; assessment and interventions strategies are reviewed. Also covered are effective emergency response interventions for clinical counselors during crises situations and disasters.
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COU67370 - Couple and Family Counseling(3 units)
This course explores theories, interventions and research related to couple and family relationship issues. Couple and family systems theory therapies and practices are considered relative to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues. There is an emphasis on developing familiarity with couple and family therapy theories and critical thinking. Students will also be encouraged to consider the role that contextual factors play, such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, privilege, and oppression. The course challenges students to examine and better understand their beliefs, values and assumptions about couples, marriage, as well as biases for working with diverse; couples, families and relationships.
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COU67380 - Assessment in Clinical Counseling(3 units)
This course provides students with an introduction to psychological testing; from its theoretical foundation, to applications in understanding human performance, including an understanding of the relevance and potential biases inherent to assessment with multicultural populations. Beginning with traditional psychometric theories of reliability and validity, students will be introduced to several major psychological tests.
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COU67390 - Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation(3 units)
The applied research methods evaluation and program evaluation course is intended to provide basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods; use of research to inform evidence-based practice; statistical analysis; ethical/legal considerations; needs assessment, program evaluation; presenting research pertinent to professional counseling.
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COU67400 - Psychopharmacology(3 units)
This course orients students to the foundations of psychopharmacology within counseling practice. The course will provide the clinical counselor with a basic understanding of appropriate uses, contraindications, side-effects, and mechanisms of action for commonly used psychiatric medications. It will also introduce students current controversies in psychopharmacology and methods of collaborating with prescribing practitioners in the interest of better serving diverse clients.
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COU67410 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling(3 units)
This course will introduce concepts and practices of community mental health (CMH) systems, including the development and implementation of CMH at local, national, international levels; delivery of evidence-based treatments in publicly-funded settings, managed care issues, research, program evaluation, consultation and social justice issues.
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COU67430C - Clinical Counseling Internship(2 units)
A continuation of field experience advanced to a more intensive supervised practical training for the counselor-in-training at an approved mental health setting over several months documenting at least 600 hours, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. Weekly clinical supervision consisting of 2-hour seminar (group supervision) in additional to individual site supervision with qualified supervisors. This supervised experience helps counselors-in-training develop the competencies, skills, methods, and procedures in counseling practice: building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship; professional, legal, multicultural, and ethical issues including abuse reporting; case conceptualization, and treatment planning; case management and record keeping; self-monitoring and self-reflection.
Prerequisites: COU67340B, Permission of Program Director
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COU67430D - Clinical Counseling Internship(2 units)
A continuation of field experience advanced to a more intensive supervised practical training for the counselor-in-training at an approved mental health setting over several months documenting at least 600 hours, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. Weekly clinical supervision consisting of 2-hour seminar (group supervision) in additional to individual site supervision with qualified supervisors. This supervised experience helps counselors-in-training develop the competencies, skills, methods, and procedures in counseling practice: building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship; professional, legal, multicultural, and ethical issues including abuse reporting; case conceptualization, and treatment planning; case management and record keeping; self-monitoring and self-reflection.
Prerequisites: COU67340B, COU67340C, Permission of Program Director
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COU67430E - Clinical Counseling Internship(2 units)
A continuation of field experience advanced to a more intensive supervised practical training for the counselor-in-training at an approved mental health setting over several months documenting at least 600 hours, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. Weekly clinical supervision consisting of 2-hour seminar (group supervision) in additional to individual site supervision with qualified supervisors. This supervised experience helps counselors-in-training develop the competencies, skills, methods, and procedures in counseling practice: building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship; professional, legal, multicultural, and ethical issues including abuse reporting; case conceptualization, and treatment planning; case management and record keeping; self-monitoring and self-reflection.
Prerequisites: COU67340B, COU67340C, Permission of Program Director
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COU67550 - Play Therapy and Expressive Arts in Clinical Counseling(2 units)
This course addresses theories and counseling techniques related to the therapeutic role of play and expressive arts in clinical counseling. The course includes didactic, discussion, and experiential learning.
The Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program is organized to enable students to build sequentially on knowledge and skills. This is an elective course in the Clinical Counseling curriculum and serves as an introduction to play therapy and creative art theories and techniques.
This course recognizes the 2016 competencies determined by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will introduce the Social Justice Advocacy Competencies of the American Counseling Association.
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COU67860 - Motivational Interviewing(2 units)
Motivation Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counseling approach designed to help reduce ambivalence and elicit behavioral change. This course will focus on the history, theory, research, and practice of MI, including empirical findings in the field that lends support to its efficacy. The course will examine the theoretical underpinnings, the four processes of MI, and the spirit of MI. Students will be expected to demonstrate core communication skills associated with MI and integrate other essential elements of MI into clinical practice.
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COU68990 - Clinical Counseling Internship Extension(0 units)
Experiential introduction to skills, methods, and procedures in counseling practice: building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship; professional, legal, multicultural, and ethical issues including abuse reporting; case conceptualization, and treatment planning; case management and record keeping; self-monitoring and self-reflection; utilization of qualified supervision. Students must be enrolled in an internship course until all hour requirements are complete.
Prerequisites: PSY67620/PSY67430B and PSY67430E
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COU68995 - Clinical Counseling Continuous Matriculation: Exit Exam(0 units)
Students enrolled in this course are actively preparing to pass the MACC Program exit exam requirements and have fulfilled all other program requirements. Requires that student be registered to take the MACC Program Exit Exam as required in the MACC Program Student Handbook and University Catalog.
Prerequisites: COU67430E
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CTE70400 - 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 U.S., and other global settings. Emphasis on knowledge and skills to develop culturally inclusive instruction and ability to utilize cross-cultural communication skills.
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CTE74100 - 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.
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CTE74150 - Assessment and Instruction of English Learners(4 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).
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CTE74160 - 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).
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CTE74200 - Principles of Linguistics(2 units)
Investigation of the nature, organization and function of human language. Studies the different components of language structure and use: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, language functions and variations, discourse, and pragmatics. Focus is on the application of this knowledge to teaching English learners.
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CTE74210 - Principles of Linguistics(3 units)
Investigation of the nature, organization and function of human language. Studies the different components of language structure and use: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, language functions and variations, discourse, and pragmatics. Focus is on the application of this knowledge to teaching English learners.
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DAT50000 - Essentials of Informatics Using Python(3 units)
An introduction to software concepts and implementation, emphasizing problem solving through abstraction and decomposition. Introduces processes and algorithms, procedural abstraction, data abstraction, encapsulation, and object-oriented programming. Recursion, iteration, and simple data structures are covered. Concepts and skills are mastered through programming projects, many of which employ graphics to enhance conceptual understanding. Active-learning sessions are conducted in a studio setting in which students interact with each other and the professor to solve problems collaboratively.
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DAT50050 - Basic Applied Statistics(3 units)
This course introduces the basic methods of applied statistics. The course teaches analysis of data with graphs and basic descriptive statistics. Students will also learn concepts of normal distribution, simple probability theory, random samplings from populations, experimental treatments, sampling distributions, concepts of confidence intervals and significance testing, regression analysis and standard analysis of variance.
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DAT60050C - Data Science with R Programming(3 units)
This course will cover ways of programming and data analysis using the R language. This course explores software, tools and techniques used to analyze complex data.
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DAT60100 - Foundations of Data and Decision Algorithms(3 units)
This course covers fundamentals of algorithm design, including greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer algorithms, dynamic programming, heuristics and approximate algorithms, parallel and distributed algorithms, multi-dimensional data structures, time complexity of algorithms, and development of programs from algorithms.
In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-World experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
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DAT60200 - Database Design Principles and Technologies(3 units)
This course presents with centralized emphasis on database design, implementation, and administration. The course provides comprehensive coverage of SQL, data modeling, normalization, storage management, transaction management, and query evaluation.
In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-World experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
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DAT60200C - Database Design Principles and Technologies(3 units)
This course presents with centralized emphasis on database design, implementation, and administration. The course provides comprehensive coverage of SQL, data modeling, normalization, storage management, transaction management, and query evaluation.
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DAT60300 - Architectures and Methods for Data Mining(3 units)
This course will introduce the core data mining concepts and practical skills for applying data mining techniques to solve real-world problems. Topics cover major data mining problems as different types of computational tasks (prediction, classification, clustering, etc.) and the algorithms appropriate for addressing these tasks, as well as systematic evaluation and model assessment.
In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-World experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
Prerequisites: DAT60200
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DAT60300C - Architectures and Methods for Data Mining(3 units)
This course will introduce the core data mining concepts and practical skills for applying data mining techniques to solve real-world problems. Topics cover major data mining problems as different types of computational tasks (prediction, classification, clustering, etc.) and the algorithms appropriate for addressing these tasks, as well as systematic evaluation and model assessment.
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